Chapter 84: The Greyjoy Rebellion
After the execution, Alexander and Robert sat alone to talk.
"So, how's life treating you, my boy?" Alexander asked.
"Everything's good. Now only if there was a cure to give some brain to Cercei, life would become perfect." Robert replied.
"She's a fine woman, both in body and bed. But whenever she opens her mouth to speak, it spoils everything. I'm also starting to doubt the legitimacy of my children. The boy Joffrey is a devil. He likes to kill every little living thing he sees. Yesterday he brought a dead rat to me. I can see it, uncle. The same madness I once saw in the eyes of the Mad King." He added and downed a full glass of Butterbeer.
"Well, son. I might be able to deal with the Lannisters. Not your wife, but House Lannisters. While I am sure Cercei will soon make a wrong move and doom herself." Alexander offered.
"I'm all ears, Uncle. If you can deal with the Lannisters I've got no problem. But I also heard that you liked that little imp, Tyrion." Robert asked.
"Yes, I do like him. He's a smart boy and still has a heart. Tywin's youngest brother, Gerion, is also a good man. I am not going to kill them, Robert. I am going to bankrupt the Lannisters and then take over their land."
"What? Hahaha... I think you're drunk uncle, money is something that Lannisters have the most. They have that huge rock filled with gold. How will you bankrupt them?" Robert laughed.
"Don't overestimate the Lannisters, Robert. I secretly checked out their mines on my last visit. It's nearly empty. Think about it, Robert. They have been mining that rock for thousands of years. It's about time it gets empty. I am clearly telling you. The Lannisters don't have gold left. And Tywin would never let this news come out. After all, other houses fear him because of the gold. And to keep that image, he would do anything." Alexander said.