Chapter 427 Varys' plan
The next morning.
Samwell opened his eyes and saw Daenerys' bright and beautiful face.
Pregnant women are always sleepy, and Samwell didn't wake her up, but just left a kiss on her smooth and white forehead, then got up and dressed lightly, and left the camp.
At this time, the morning fog has not yet dissipated, and the light from the rising sun is blurred and beautiful.
Samwell was about to inspect the camp, and took advantage of this beautiful morning to take a walk, but saw the attendant Noah trotting over, saying:
"Your Majesty, a person who called himself 'Little Bird' came to the camp late last night and wanted to see you."
"Little bird?" Samwell thought that this might be the subordinate of the spider in King's Landing, so he nodded and said, "Bring him to me."
Soon, a tall young man in his thirties was brought before Samwell.
"Respected His Majesty the Storm King, I am Marius, and as Lord Varys' loyal servant, I extend my most sincere greetings to you."
Samwell looked at the man in front of him while drinking oatmeal, and said after a while:
"As Varys' 'little bird', you are not so small."
"Little birds will grow up too." Mario said.
"It seems that you have been with Varys for a long time."
"Yes, Your Majesty. I have served Lord Varys for seventeen years."
Samwell nodded thoughtfully:
"Tell me, what does Varys want from me?"
"Your Majesty, you must have received the letter forwarded by Mrs. Shataya."
"Yes."
"Then you should be able to understand Lord Varys' sincerity."
"I didn't see sincerity," Samwell's face suddenly turned cold, "I only saw threats."
"You really misunderstood Lord Varys." Mario quickly explained, "In fact, we have known for a long time that you sheltered the two young ladies of the Stark family, but when the Lannister family searched the whole city for their traces, During that time, Lord Varys kept silent, this is his tacit understanding with you."
"Tacit understanding?" Samwell put down the bowl in his hand, and said angrily, "Then tell me, who invited the Faceless Man who assassinated me on Blood Reef Island?"
Mario's face froze.
Seeing this, Samwell became more and more sure of his previous guess:
"The price of inviting a faceless man is always high. The higher the status of the assassination target, the more difficult it is, and the greater the price to pay. I thought it was the Lannister family who gave their gold mines to the House of Black and White. Only then did you ask the Faceless Man to take action, but the words of the Faceless Man on Blood Reef Island exposed you.
He said—'Man owes his life to God'.
At that time, I didn't understand when I owed my life to the God of Many Faces.
After I inquired about it, I found out that this life probably refers to the life owed by 'Littlefinger' Petyr Baelish. I killed him and the debt was transferred to me.
And the only one who knows that I killed Petyr Baelish is Varys.
So don't tell me lies about having a tacit understanding.
The reason why Varys concealed the two girls from the Stark family was not to help me, but to leave a way for himself. "
"Your Majesty, I cannot deny the matter about the Faceless Man." Mario was honest, "To tell you the truth, Lord Varys really wanted to get rid of you at that time, because your existence seriously threatened the status of Prince Aegon... "
"So now that little Aegon is dead, you suddenly turned your allegiance to me? Why? Think I'm too kind? Can you even forgive me if I kill you?"
"Your Majesty, Lord Varys does not expect your forgiveness. He just hopes that you can understand that what he did was not for power and profit, but for Westeros and the people of the Seven Kingdoms."
Samwell laughed loudly, making no secret of his sarcasm:
"Lord Varys knows that you won't trust him easily, and you don't expect a few words to change your mind. But I still want to tell you that the reason why Lord Varys decided to help you is all because of what you said at Sycamore Manor Those words."
Samwell was not surprised that Varys knew about Sycamore Manor. There were not many things in Westeros, or even in the world, that could be hidden from this intelligence master.
Marius continued:
"It is precisely because of your determination to fight against the White Walkers that Lord Varys decided to wish you a helping hand. Believe it or not, I am afraid that Lord Varys is the most convinced that the White Walkers will come in the Seven Kingdoms besides you. So On this point, Lord Varys is your staunchest ally."
"Really." Samwell smiled noncommittally, "How is Varys going to help me?"
Marius was refreshed when he heard the words, and hurriedly said:
"Your Majesty, we know that you are worrying about how to cross the river now. The Stormland Fleet is held back by the Iron Fleet and cannot deal with the upcoming Braavos Fleet. If Lord Varys can help you solve this problem, are you willing to trust us? ?”
"Tell me, how can Varys help me solve this problem?"
"Your Majesty, how much do you know about the Sea King of Braavos?"
"I heard that the current Sea King Ferrego Antarion is dying."
"Yes, His Majesty Ferrego is seriously ill. It is true that he is dying, but as long as he has one breath, he is the Lord of Braavos. And some people can't wait for him to take his last breath. "
Samwell knew that the Sea King of Braavos was not hereditary, but was elected from among the citizens through a complex and mysterious process.
But even in Westeros, he heard that the next Aquaman will be the nobleman Tormo Frega.
This is obviously not normal.
"Is Tormo Frega impatient?"
"Yes." Mario said, "Ever since the current Sea King became seriously ill, this person has started to build momentum for himself, constantly wooing the nobles and troops of Braavos, intending to become the Sea King."
"Ferrego doesn't like Tormo?"
"Of course. But this has nothing to do with personal preferences. Tormo's behavior is challenging the political traditions of Braavos, and His Majesty Ferrego does not want such a rule-breaker to inherit his position."
Samwell suddenly understood:
"So this time the Braavos fleet went south, and Tormo led it?"
"That's right. This person won the support of the keykeeper of the Iron Vault, and was also wooed by the Lannister family, so he decided to join the war in Westeros, hoping to gain military merit and prestige in this war."
"Varys is on the side of the old Aquaman?"
"That's right. Lord Varys and His Majesty Ferrego have been friends for many years. Of course, we don't want to see him suffer in his later years. And don't worry, although His Majesty Ferrego is seriously ill, he still has many supporters. Now Tormo Most of the forces in the fleet followed the fleet to the south, and the rear was empty, so it was a good time for us to do it."
"It's you." Samwell said emphatically, "I won't participate. If Varys wants to prove his sincerity, he can find a way to make Braavos mess up."
"No problem." Mario said, "We will cause chaos in Braavos and force Tormo to withdraw, but in return, Sea King hopes to get your promise."
"He wants me to help him stabilize the Sea King after ascending the Iron Throne?"
"Yes. In addition, Neptune has a son, and I hope to reach a marriage with your sister."
Samwell laughed loudly:
"I really think Varys is so great, for the people? He is not for power. That Ferrego, while saying that Tormo broke the rules, but he still deliberately wants his son to be the King of the Sea, Make House Antarion the ruling house of Braavos."
Mario was a little embarrassed, but he still asked:
"Your Majesty, do you agree with this transaction?"
Samwell restrained his smile and said:
"Yes. But you must keep the Braavos fleet away from Westeros first."
Marius bowed respectfully and saluted, saying:
"Don't worry. You'll hear good news in three days."
(end of this chapter)