Chapter 539: "Bend the Knee"  

Amidst the battle, the Dornish army suffered heavy losses due to the betrayal of Titus Peake, Lord of Starfall City, who had the city gates opened. This loss demanded accountability.

With Lord Titus Peake now dead, having been thrown from the walls of his city while attempting to rescue his wife, blame naturally shifted elsewhere.

The Peake brothers—Leswell, Toman, and Pycelle, all representatives of the Targaryen army and members of the Golden Company—became the focus of the Dornish's ire. Under the pretense of Viserys's disdain for the Lannisters, they deceitfully confined Lady Margaery Lannister, the wife of Lord Peake, leading to nightly revelries. This deceit provoked Lord Peake into rebellion.

The Dornish sought retribution against the Peake brothers. However, their association with the Targaryens rendered them somewhat untouchable without explicit permission from House Targaryen.

As luck would have it, Viserys arrived at Starfall City. The Dornish army sought an audience with the king, urging him to enact justice against the Peake brothers, whom they saw as the instigators of the conflict.

Viserys, upon learning of the circumstances, did not show leniency. While he understood that not all in his army could be perfect, the act of abducting a lady of nobility under his name was inexcusable. After testimonies from various witnesses, including Lady Margaery and servants of Starfall City, he sentenced the Peake brothers to death by hanging.

With the Dornish protest settled, attention turned to the fate of House Tyrell. Upon his arrival, Viserys learned of the capture of Willas Tyrell, the execution of Lord Mace Tyrell and his youngest son, Loras, and the death of Garlan Tyrell, the second son, in battle.

Viserys's impression of Lord Mace was of a mediocre duke, but he felt a pang of sorrow for the potential of the 'Knight of Flowers', Loras, who was no more.

The only surviving heir of House Tyrell, Willas, was then presented. Known as "Crippled" Willas after an injury in a duel with Oberyn Martell, he bore no ill will towards Oberyn, attributing his injury to his lack of skill.

"Your Grace," greeted Willas, looking weary yet defiant, having witnessed the death of his family members a day prior.

After a brief exchange, Willas conveyed a message from Oberyn, urging the Tyrells to submit to the Iron Throne. Despite personal agreement with Viserys's rule, Willas emphasized that House Tyrell couldn't act solely based on his views.

Finally, Viserys asked about Willas's decision. Willas solemnly responded, "I'm willing to persuade my grandmother to bend the knee, surrendering Highgarden and all of House Tyrell's wealth in exchange for our family's continuation."