Chapter 67 - The Coronation (II)
"Wealth, a word that moves the hearts of commoners to great lords. In the end, a gold coin was much more valuable than a life." Willas Tyrell, Master of Coin.
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Oberyn looked at the dead Triarch and gradually understood how Aenar acted and how he preferred to have a conversation. Believe me, this was something that every vassal had to understand when talking to his liege, it could save lives and avoid any war over some foolish comment.
Just like the Triarch who has just died, if the man had been more respectful and less arrogant in front of a king, he would probably be alive right now.
Oberyn wanted to learn how Aenar thought, about the things he didn't like and the things he did like. Even if the chances were slim, it was all to avoid being his head rolling on the floor.
"I beg your pardon for my companion, but I have come before Your Grace with a request." Malaquo smiled gently as he settled down on the marble floor in a more comfortable position. He was the oldest of the three and knew very well how to control his emotions.
"You've earned my attention, Triarch Malaquo." Aenar looked interested and gave the old man a thoughtful look.
"I would like to buy from your dragons, Your Grace." When Malaquo said this, his companion Doniphos looked at the Triarch in confusion, obviously it wasn't the same request they had agreed on earlier.
Yes, after seeing the three dragon chicks, Malaquo wanted to buy a dragon. Just imagining House Maegyr becoming a glorious House of Dragon Lords was enough for him to be remembered for all of history. There wasn't a single noble house descended from Ancient Valiria that didn't want to become a Dragon Lord.
It was the dream of many noble houses and House Maegyr was no different in that respect.
However, the man didn't realize that when he said this, a look of pure fury appeared in the eyes of Daenerys, Visenya, Rhaenys and Rhaella. The four women wanted to tear the filthy old man apart in front of them. They never thought that Malaquo would be so arrogant as to ask them to sell the dragons.