Game of Thrones: From a deserter to a high-ranking official

Chapter 6: Storytelling, the Feast, and Lisanro Rojaer

Tiberius rummaged through the original owner's memories and finally found information about this person:

Lisanro Luojiaer, the eldest son of Lisanzhuo Luojiaer, had a good relationship with the original owner of this body. He is seventeen years old this year and recently married the daughter of another major slave owner.

This man was quite knowledgeable about commerce, economics, and the politics of Essos, and had repeatedly expressed his grand ambitions to Tiberius. He hoped to surpass his father in the future and truly become the "First Governor" of Lys.

As for why Tiberius, a twelve-year-old boy, was on such good terms with Lisanlo, it was because Tiberius was extremely skilled at fishing and spear throwing. Tiberius used these skills to ensure Lisanlo always reaped great rewards in hunting and fishing competitions with the scions of powerful families, making him look very prestigious.

Therefore, the two became friends, after all, Risang Luo was a rather naive rich kid.

"My friend, it's so good to see you awake from your coma!" Lisanro said with an eager expression, patting Tiberius's shoulder repeatedly.

"I heard you killed an Ironborn with a javelin? That's great! Those Ironborn always claim they're protected by the Drowning God, and now they can drink their fill of seawater!" Lisanglu said cheerfully.

Tiberius could only offer a smile and agree with him.

There's only one reason why Lisangluo, the eldest son of the Luojiaer family, doesn't hold back his praise:

The Ironborn robbed his estate, while Tiberius killed the Ironborn who invaded his estate.

Therefore, Lisanro naturally admired Tiberius's bravery and superhuman courage.

"However, Mr. Vito, and you, Tiberius, what brings you here...?" Lisanro asked, squinting his eyes.

His father had just returned from the White Legion's residence, and his face was grim.

Judging from his father's expression, it was likely that the "trustworthy" Jules had refused his request to go see Serafina.

Meanwhile, Vito and Tiberius arrived...

Yes, Risangro was worried that his father would kick them out.

"We're here to deliver a message," Vito said.

"Yes, the White Legion is having a victory celebration tonight, and we hope Lord Lisandro will grace us with his presence," Tiberius added.

Lisanro didn't immediately respond. Instead, he first directed the coachman to stay in the stables of the Roja family, and then he spoke quietly to Tiberius.

"Listen, Tiberius. Whatever your business is urgent—unless my sister is currently in your manor, don't go in! My father might kick you out!"

"My younger sister, Serafina, was Father's favorite daughter because she was obedient, sensible, and well-read. But two days ago, she went missing near Bloodwave Cape Avenue while out with a female companion from the Hein family," Lisanro said in a low voice.

"Furthermore, your legion commander, 'The Keeper of Faith,' Jules, apparently rejected my father's request to find him. My father, Lisandro, didn't give you a friendly look when he returned from your territory!"

"So, Tiberius, hurry back! My father, Lisandro, probably doesn't want to see anyone from the White Legion right now!" Lisandro concluded.

After hearing Lisanro's words, Vito's heart skipped a beat.

[Tiberius was right! Lisandro will hold a grudge against us.] Vito felt a cold sweat trickle down his back after hearing this.

He dared not even imagine what would happen if Lisangzhuo truly harbored resentment towards the White Army and even planned to take revenge on the White Army during the war.

What will happen to the White Legion once they enter the battlefield and begin fighting Valantis?

Perhaps it really will be as Tiberius said: Lisandro will deliberately shorten their supplies; or even worse, throw them into the meat grinder front to die!

But Tiberius simply smiled and said, "No, Lisanro, go and deliver this letter to Lord Lisanro."

"At the same time, considering our friendship, I would like to trouble you to inform that Vito Coppola, the captain of the White Legion's crossbowmen, and Tiberio Mode, the logistics captain, wish to meet him."

"And by the way, tell him we brought what he wanted!"

Lisanglu hesitated for a moment, but then went in to inform his father.

"What are you doing, Tiberius?" Vito asked Tiberius anxiously after Lisandro left. "Didn't you only say you were going to deliver a letter? Why are you now going to enter Lisandro's residence?"

Tiberius rolled his eyes at Vito.

“Vito, listen, if my uncle Jules the Keeper of the Faith came in person, this matter would be 70% certain. But since it’s just the two of us coming…” Tiberius pointed to him and Vito.

"One is a twelve-year-old brat who just killed someone but is still incredibly immature; the other is an old lecher whose mind is filled with nothing but the belly of the dancer Rissanro... To put it bluntly, if it weren't for my relationship with Rissanro, we might not even be able to get in the door today!"

"Lord Lisangzhuo, I have already sent messages to the leaders of the other major mercenary groups." Inside the inner courtyard, the head butler of the Luo Jiaer family was reporting to Lisangzhuo.

"Are they satisfied with my bounty?" Lisang asked, rubbing his temples.

"My lord, the gold you've provided is enough for a mercenary group of four hundred to live a life of debauchery in Ries for six months!" the butler said. "That amount is enough to drive them crazy. After hearing about this number, the leader of the Second Sons' Guild led fifty skilled men and fled Ries City today."

"Have you inquired about the other wealthy businessmen and ship owners?"

"My lord, they all deny it. They say it's the eve of the Valantis invasion, and they will not make a move in Rhys under any circumstances."

Lisangzhu snorted, then slammed his hand on the table, causing the mahogany furniture to groan in pain from the banker's rage.

"If the daughter of the Hein family hadn't also gone missing, I would have mobilized my mercenaries and assassins right now to cleanse this city of its parasites!" he roared in a low voice.

"Why would my daughter be playing on Bloodwave Cape Avenue with that girl from the Hein family? Someone must have seduced them!"

He then rubbed his temples: "What about the sheriffs?"

The old steward's face immediately darkened: "They don't have enough manpower either. Recently, there have been more and more mercenaries in Ries City."

"The First Governor has instructed the sheriffs to first ensure the security of Ris City is maintained, and to prevent those mercenaries from harassing the young men and women..."

Lisangzhuo's chest heaved violently; he was so angry he felt like his lungs were about to explode, but he couldn't actually curse the First Governor.

First, he was just an ordinary wealthy businessman, even though he was the top banker and estate owner in all of Ries; second, the famous erotic garden and perfume house under Lisanzhuo's control had many young men and women, and in the past few days, many mercenary groups had been visiting there...

Yes, we need to find our daughter, but the brothel also needs the protection of a sheriff...

Damn it, why now, of all times, when war is about to break out, has his daughter gone missing!

And your own gold coins and connections are completely useless!

For the first time, Lisangzhuo felt guilty about his powerlessness.

"Go down..." Lisangzhuo waved his hand and said to the old butler.

He just felt tired.

In fact, he had a vague feeling in his heart that his daughter had met with misfortune.

But I would never say it out loud, because it would mean giving up on myself!

"Father!" Risangro strode in through the door. "The White Legion has arrived, and they brought a letter..."

"Send them back!" Lisanzhuo said bluntly. "If they're here to collect a bounty, give them the bounty, but right now I don't want to see any White Legion members!"