After receiving the deeds to three small islands and a five-million gold dragon Iron Bank draft at the banquet that day, Daenerys moved the Holy Flame Fleet to the vicinity of these islands.
These three small islands were not large; the largest, a narrow island to the south, was only a little over thirty square kilometers, while the other two were both just over twenty square kilometers. The three islands formed a diagonal question mark shape, blocking the gap in Braavos's large northeastern island chain.
Many low-lying reef island chains were also scattered around the three islands, with rich varieties of marine fish, various shells, and oysters inhabiting the area. Seafood produced in the nearby waters accounted for almost sixty to seventy percent of Braavos's seafood market.
No wonder the Patriolius Family could maintain their position as a top noble family in Braavos relying on a barren Peninsula and fishing.
The harbor in the middle of the three islands was wide and deep, making it an excellent port. The Patriolius Family's more than two hundred fishing boats usually docked there. So there was a sizable dock, though it was already somewhat dilapidated from age.
The three islands were covered with severely weathered stone mountains and tall pine forests. This provided excellent protection for the nearby low-lying island chains against cold winds and currents from the north.
Besides some wild rabbits and seabirds, sea turtles, seals, and walruses would also come to these islands to breed, making it a small kingdom of marine animals.
Because the main construction of the new Sanctuary in the Gods' Isles was complete, with only the fine carving by senior craftsmen remaining, Daenerys summoned most of the workers to the three barren islands to renovate the dock and build two three-story arrow towers at the two gaps between the three islands.
With Daenerys commanding the dragons to forge Dragonstone, a brand new large dock and two cross-island fortresses were perfectly completed in just over ten days.
Because the Patriolius Family's fishing boats had all been sold, the marine life near the islands became increasingly abundant during this period. This delighted the two small sea dragons, as it was like living in a self-service restaurant.
These three islands were also named Hogland, Draland, and Rasland by Daenerys, after the dragon siblings Hognara and Meraxes.
Dreamfyre and Meraxes both built their dragon lairs on the island, and the Sea Kings Palace people still sent livestock daily. Because Dreamfyre and his kin preferred to hunt large marine beasts in the northern ice fields, many surplus livestock were free-ranged on the island. Since the island's shrubs and grass were quite abundant, these livestock grew well.
During this time, Cameron also returned from Loras in the east with the Holy Flame Fleet, fully loaded with goods. However, before he could catch his breath, Daenerys immediately sent him off again with more than seventy Holy Flame Fleet ships, fully loaded with local specialties, towards the Stepstones, to rendezvous with Lord Tarth there and officially take over this important Narrow Sea stronghold.
In late January of Conquest Year 102, dozens of three-masted sailboats carrying the Three-City Alliance envoy group arrived menacingly in Braavos. The head of the envoy group was Prince Kralahas Hadar of Myr. Their purpose for coming this time was to demand an explanation from Braavos's Purple Fleet for attacking their Three-City Alliance fleet.
Sea King Youtanlis, who had been waiting to watch the show, quickly summoned all the governors and keyholders to the Hall of Truth.
Daenerys also received an invitation from Yutanris to attend the meeting and was seated in a position second only to the Sea King. After all, Daenerys also had two properties in Braavos, plus her identity as a Dragonrider, so everyone felt there was no problem with her sitting in that position.
Prince Kralahas's accusations were well-founded and well-reasoned, and there were many survivors from that naval battle. In addition to members of the Three-City Alliance, surviving pirates from the Stepstones also came forward to testify.
Finally, Kralahas even directly named Augusta of the Auseris Family as the commander of the Purple Fleet that attacked them.
"Now, whenever I close my eyes, the face of that demon who attacked us with green devil fire clearly appears. He is Augusta Auseris!"
Osiris Governor, however, appeared unfazed by Kralahas's furious accusations. He directly retorted,
"Prince Kralahas, where exactly was the Purple Fleet? Under what circumstances did they launch their attack on you?"
Kralahas could not say that they were pillaging the Partilios Family Fleet with the pirates of the Stepstones. So he responded by downplaying the key details,
"They suddenly launched a sneak attack while we were in a chaotic battle with the pirates of the Stepstones on the Sunset Sea. This sneak attack caused us to lose more than eighty warships. May I ask, in this world, besides the Purple Fleet, who else has this capability?"
"Oh? Was it just you and the pirates of the Stepstones in a chaotic battle?"
"Perhaps the news I received indicates that they only took action when you and the pirates of the Stepstones were jointly pillaging the fleet of our Braavos's great noble, the Patriolius Family?"
"This is pure slander!"
Hearing Osiris Governor speak like this, Kralahas immediately denied it angrily,
"Our Three-City Alliance fleet is a legitimate federal fleet; how could we engage in plundering? Moreover, we wouldn't dare to provoke a great noble of Braavos."
"Besides, hasn't the Patriolius Family already left Braavos?"
"Even if they have left, the Patriolius Family is still a great noble of our Braavos. If anyone dares to target them, anyone capable in Braavos will step in to help."
Facing Kralahas's denial, Osiris Governor did not give an inch.
"Moreover, whether it is or isn't, it's not for you alone to decide."
"There are also many survivors from the Partilios Family Fleet and the Purple Fleet. When they return, the truth will naturally come to light!"
"So if you have nothing to hide, just wait in Braavos! I think that Purple Fleet will also return soon."
Sea King Youtanlis naturally hoped to see the Auseris Family suffer a setback, but he was, after all, the Sea King of Braavos, so he had to firmly stand on Braavos's side outwardly.
"What Osiris said is very true. The Three-City Alliance's unilateral accusation is not convincing as a first matter. Let's have an open debate when the Purple Fleet returns."
"If it truly was our Purple Fleet that attacked the Three-City Alliance without cause, then we will certainly deal with it impartially. But..."
Yutanris's voice suddenly turned cold at this point,
"But if someone fabricates out of thin air, deliberately distorts and invents facts, then our Braavos will certainly seek justice for itself."
"The Iron Bank does not tolerate arrears, and Braavos does not tolerate bullying. Otherwise, no matter which corner of the world you flee to, the Purple Fleet will surely fulfill its mission!"
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