Deal

Otto Hightower was making a plan to kill Arthur now. He knew that Arthur is standing on his way to his goal. He didn't like the way Daemon did things. For a pacifist like him, Daemon needed to be exiled. He had already made plans to kick Daemon from King's Landing. But instead another problem one rose up. He was thinking to kill Arthur and Rhaenyra together in Dragonstone. But as he still considered Rhaenyra as his daughter like Alicent he couldn't kill her. But he decided that he would the faceless men to kill Arthur in Dragonstone.

Meanwhile, in the hall, Arthur went to greet Lord Corlys and discuss about the Stepstones. Arthur was thinking that Laena should be 12 years old because the timeline followed the series.

"Greetings, Lord Corlys, princess Rhaenys. I wanted to talk about the Triarchy settling in Stepstones if that's fine with you."- Arthur said to Corlys with a smile in his face. Seeing that he has no malicious intentions, Rhaenys and Corlys agreed. On the other hand, their children was excited. Laenor was excited because he wanted to ask Arthur if he could learn swordsmanship from him while Laena was excited to see Arthur. She wanted to speak with Arthur. But remembering that he is Rhaenyra's future husband, she didn't say anything.

"Will the King allow you to engage in a war with the Triarchy members? If you are going to kill Craghas Drahar, you will be going on a war. The triarchy alliance will not let you go until you completely kill them all."- Lord Corlys told Arthur. Mainly he wanted to see if Arthur was under Targaryens rule. If he was Velaryons would not side with him.

"As your house is a vassal of House Targaryen, it means that you are also a part of Old Valyria. So you must know that what House Valhalla represents? Even if I am the last member, I have my pride. Don't mistake me for a vassal like you, Lord Velaryon. I do what I want and King Viserys will support me. You can rest assure. Now let's get into the main chase as I don't like the sweet talks. I want your soldiers, your fleets."- Arthur declared narrowing his eyes. Hearing his reply, Rhaenys Targaryen smirked while Lord Corlys was relieved that he could rely on a more powerful house now. Due to the behavior of Targaryens since Jaehaerys I, Velaryons are not getting much support. As a result, they must search for an alternative support.

"I can gather 2000 men but it won't be enough. I have heard they have nearly 5000 men stationed near stepstones. If the king sends an army, it will be easier. Plus with your dragons, winning the war is easy."- Lord Corlys humbly said to Arthur. Meanwhile Arthur was thinking to buy unsullieds before attacking Stepstones. As Daemon bought sellswords and adventurers to win the war, Arthur wanted to buy unsullieds to win the war. He wanted to have them as his soldiers to keep Dragonstone safe. The problem is money which Arthur doesn't have.

" How much would 4000 unsullieds cost?"- Arthur bit his lips and asked Corlys.

[A/N: Note that I don't know the price of them so I will just put a random number.]

Thinking for some time, Corlys replied," Almost 1 or 2 million Gold Dragon. They might know that we are using the unsullieds for freeing stepstones. So they might want 1 or 2 million Gold Dragon. The slave traders are greedy sons of bitches."

Hearing this, Arthur decided to make a Valyrian Blade and sell it at a higher price. He wanted the Lanisters and Hightowers to fight among themselves and raise the price themselves. So, Arthur went to Viserys and informed him that he would make a valyrian sword and sell it to a house that gives more money. At first Viserys wanted that sword but Arthur told him that he would make him a sword as his marriage gift to Rhaenyra's family. Viserys felt pleased hearing this. He announced that Arthur would make a Valyrian Blade and the house that gives more money can buy it. Rickon Stark wanted another Valyrian Blade besides 'Ice' to give it to his brother. When he heard that Arthur would make Valyrian Blades, his eyes glowed. But soon the glow diminished because the North doesn't have that much even in that era. Arthur saw his expression and decided that he would gift him one Valyrian sword to keep them as his ally. He has already decided that he would kill the night king in this era because he may have already destroyed the prophecy. So he wanted the north to gather soldiers to aid him in the battle. The Lannisters and the Hightowers had their eyes widen. They both wanted another piece of Valyrian Sword. Even Otto was thinking to keep Arthur alive because he could create Valyrian Blades.

Jason Lannister came to Arthur with a smile on his face. He badly needed a Valyrian Blade to preserve his house's honor. They had one Valyrian Blade named 'Brightroar' which was lost in the century of blood in the hand of Tommen II lannister. This is why he is ready to pay a huge amount of money to Arthur for a Valyrian Sword.

On the other hand, Gwayne Hightower came with a forced smile for getting a Valyrian Blade with a price. His father Otto Hightower pushed him to buy this. He didn't understand why they should buy another one while they already have one Valyrian sword. Apparently, his father wanted to show the wealth to everyone in this hall to shut their mocking voice. But little did he know that Jason Lannister has decided to give everything to have this sword.

"Lord Arthur, House Lannister will give you 1 million Gold Dragons for making a Valyrian Sword."- Jason smiled at Arthur. Hearing this, Gwayne snorted.

"1 millions? Lord Arthur, we will give you 2 million Gold Dragons for making a Valyrian Blade. We already have one but it doesn't hurt to have another."

Jason gritted his teeth hearing this. Gwayne was boasting about his sword and money. As a Lannister he can never tolerate it.

"3 million Gold Dragons, Lord Arthur."- Jason said with hostility in his eyes. He was looking at Gwayne like he would kill him here.

"4 millions, lord Arthur."- Gwayne smiled. He looked at his father who just shook his hand hinted that he shouldn't try anymore after this.

"5 million gold dragons, Lord Arthur."- Jason practically shouted in the hall. All the people were watching a show of bickering here. But ultimately Jason won. In the end, the person who benefitted more was Arthur. Arthur said that in one month he would make a Valyrian Blade in Dragonstone and told him to get his money ready.

Arthur smirked at Lord Corlys who got the meaning. Lord Corlys was impressed by Arthur's shrewdness. Arthur had decided that once he gets 5 million gold dragons, he would use 2 million to get 4 thousand unsullieds. He decided that he would go to Bravos after the war is over. As for the reason, he wanted to buy the Dragon eggs that Elissa farman sold in Bravos for a ship. Though he does know that those eggs were from shadowlands and later delivered to Illyrio. If it is really in the Shadowlands, then Arthur has no hope of getting it back. But if there are really 3 eggs hidden in Bravos, Arthur would decimate Bravos for getting it back. After all, those might be Dreamfyre's eggs. Dreamfyre is his partner now. So, Arthur feels a responsibility. Again, he wanted to hatch those three eggs so that he could bring Drogon,Viserion,Rhaegal in this era. But only time will tell.

"Lord Stark, you should close your mouth a little. I can't believe you would want a Valyrian Blade that much."- Arthur said to Rickon stark who had nearly drools coming from his mouth due to the greed of a Valyrian Blade.

"My apologies, Lord Arthur. I do want a Valyrian Blade. I wanted to give it to my younger brother as a gift. Although I do have 'Ice' but I wanted my younger brother to also have one. Sadly, 5 million gold dragons is too much for us. We can barely feed north."- Rickon stark told Arthur with a depressed face.

'Even in the past people oppressed North. If only they were treated equally, they would have rose much quicker than any other kingdoms.'- Arthur thought to himself.

He went up towards and whispered to Rickon," I shall gift you one Valyrian Blade. In future, if I need North's assistance, aid me."

Rickon couldn't believe what he was hearing. He was glad but he was also worried that he and his people would be used.

"As long as it doesn't cause harm to our north and people, we will help you."

"Great. Rest assured. It will bring only benefit to the North and to the world"- Arthur told Rickon with a smile. After all, killing the Night King will truly help North and the whole world.