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#297 - Chapter 31: A New Show in Meereen

Just then, Jon Clinton said, "I have ordered the border to be sealed off and have initially grasped some clues. After the incident, a maidservant mysteriously disappeared. If we can follow this clue, we might gain something."

Oberyn frowned and asked worriedly, "Then how should we deal with the war on the front lines? The enemy will surely take advantage of our internal strife to launch an attack."

Illyrio smiled slightly and said calmly, "Don't worry, Tywin is probably too busy to care about these things at the moment. After Joffrey's assassination, they supported Tommen to inherit the throne. And in order to continue to maintain the alliance with the Reach, Margaery still sits firmly on the Queen's throne. Moreover, as far as I know, the Iron Bank has already sent a stern letter of inquiry to the Iron Throne, demanding that they repay the huge debt as soon as possible. At the same time, the Red Keep has also urgently dispatched commissioners to Braavos, trying to resolve the debt issue through negotiations. After all, without sufficient financial support, they will hardly be able to launch any effective military offensive."

Prince Oberyn sneered, "Indeed, the Iron Bank will not tolerate anyone owing them money! I really hope they never pay off this debt!" A hint of cunning and pleasure flashed in his eyes.

Lord Illyrio smiled slightly and continued, "By the way, Prince Oberyn, I have another good news to tell you. Just when I left King's Landing, a thrilling trial by combat was held there. Ser Garland Tyrell, at Tyrion's request, fought as his champion; and the champion representing Cersei was the notorious Gregor Clegane."

Prince Oberyn's eyes lit up immediately, and he asked eagerly, "Oh? What was the result?"

Lord Illyrio smiled contentedly and replied, "The Mountain was defeated in this duel. It is said that more than half of the bones in his body were broken, and his entire jaw was crushed."

Prince Oberyn couldn't help but cheer after hearing this: "This is simply the punishment of the gods for him! It's a pity that I couldn't give him such a lesson myself. But it doesn't matter, I believe he will die slowly in pain..." His face was filled with the satisfaction of revenge.

"Now we need to unite," Jon Clinton said firmly, "The war is not over, we must prepare for the future."

Prince Oberyn nodded in agreement. "That's right, we can't let the enemy take advantage of us."

The people in the meeting room began to discuss the next plan.

"We need to strengthen our defenses," a general suggested.

"At the same time, we must also send out spies to understand the enemy's movements," another person added.

Lord Illyrio smiled as he looked at everyone, his heart filled with confidence. "As long as we work together, we will surely overcome the difficulties."

In distant Braavos, a three-masted sailing ship slowly sailed into the bay. The game of thrones continues......

Braavos, as a leader among the Free Cities, its uniqueness and strength are beyond doubt. Unlike other Free Cities, Braavos was not a colony of Valyria, but was built about eight hundred years ago by people who escaped Valyrian slavery.

At that time, the rowing slaves in a Valyrian fleet revolted and seized power of the fleet. Fearing persecution by the Valyrians, they fled far from the Valyrian sphere of influence, crossing the Narrow Sea and fleeing north. Finally, the Moon Singers (clergymen of the Jogos Nhai, a nomadic people east of the Dothraki Sea) led these fugitives to this archipelago located in a saltwater lagoon, often shrouded in fog.

In the first hundred years of the city's establishment, Braavos was unknown, with the nickname "Secret City", and was occasionally called "Valyria's Bastard". Finally, the Iron Bank stepped forward, and Braavos engaged in diplomacy with the Freehold, paying Valyria a large sum of money as compensation for the loss of the fleet that year, plus a hundred years of interest. However, the dragonlords of Valyria didn't care much about these descendants of former slaves. For the sake of money, they accepted Braavos into the trade system.

In fact, the city is composed of hundreds of islands scattered in hidden bays. The mainland side is covered with swamps, and the offshore area is almost entirely surrounded by a mountainous island, leaving only a natural gorge for ocean-going merchant ships to enter and exit. At the exit stands a huge statue, the Titan of Braavos, which is not only a landmark and lighthouse, but also an indestructible defensive fortress. Close to the Titan is the battle fortress and the huge shipyard known as the Arsenal.

Within such tight protection is a stone city composed of numerous gray, golden, or red arches, towers, and domes.

Liu Yuan strolled leisurely through the bustling streets and alleys, deeply immersed in the charming charm exuded by this unfamiliar city. With a heart full of anticipation for the local wines and delicacies, he stepped into a lively tavern, ready to taste it. The tavern was crowded with guests who were passionately discussing various topics. Liu Yuan quietly listened to the conversations around him, gradually gaining an understanding of the unique history and splendid culture of this place—a real experience that was completely different from the records in books, as if he were in a new world.

The architecture of Braavos is unique, exuding a strong style of the Blue Star Renaissance period. The narrow and winding streets are like intricate mazes, reminiscent of distant Venice, and even the local clothing is quite similar. In this place, all kinds of practitioners can be seen everywhere: the clanging of blacksmiths can be heard endlessly; fishermen are working hard on the docks; boatmen are driving small boats through the waterways... They are all sweating in their respective fields, making the whole city full of vitality and infinite vitality.

However, just a day ago, Liu Yuan was still in the arena of Meereen, leisurely overlooking the leviathans educating the children below. The spacious arena was filled with the people of Meereen, everyone excited and passionate. Those powerful dragons that only existed in myths and magnificent poems were now vividly displayed in front of everyone! How could this not be exciting? People are so keen on watching gladiatorial combats, not out of a pursuit of bloody violence, but a deep desire for passion and excitement.

Liu Yuan came up with a brilliant idea—simply reopen this arena and allow the public to voluntarily participate in gladiatorial and competitive activities. At the same time, he drew on the arena rules of ancient Rome to regulate the gladiatorial industry and transform it into a performance event more similar to historical war scenes. In this way, not only is the casualty rate greatly reduced, but the economic benefits are even more considerable. In addition, Liu Yuan also ingeniously added a new project, which is to move the dragons' dining place to this place.