Grandpa Universe In Multiverse

Chapter 71: Lion On Move

After he was done with settling the children down and telling Elina to oversee the situation. He returned to the House of Undying. He walked outside the building and cast a powerful Fiendfyre. He burnt the building right to the ashes.

He also noticed that the empty area around the now burnt House of Undying had again started to grow small plants.

~Maybe, it was that ancient tree of death, sucking out the life off the earth around it~

Alexander helped the plants grow and turned the area into a small jungle. This was by far the worst experience Alexander had gone through since he arrived in the world. He was now wondering, If Qarth was this bad then what about other places?

"Boss, I'm done with the Pureborns. Most of them were involved in slavery. I had to kill them. The remaining were obliviated. However, I also found a man who was trying to start a revolution and take over the city. I read his mind, he wanted to banish slavery." Dobby reported him.

"What's his name?" Alexander asked.

"Francisco, he's not from here," Dobby answered.

"Alright, let's go and meet the guy. After that, we'll deal with the merchant guilds" They apparated to the Hall of thousand thrones.

Dobby took him to a young man, probably in his 20s. "So, you are the man Dobby talked about. Why do you want to free the city?" He asked.

"Because I saw injustice happen here. From where I am from, we are told to rise up to help those in need," Francisco solemnly replied.

"Noble ideals you have there. Where are you from?"

"I am from Carcosa, It is located on the southeastern shore of the Hidden Sea within the Mountains of the Morn," Francisco answered.

"Oh, so you're from the further east. I've heard that your ruler is a sorcerer lord claiming to be the 69th yellow emperor of Yi Ti. Is that real?"

"Yes, he is a sorcerer, but not like the warlocks or ones in Asshai. He calls himself a light sorcerer. He cares for all his people too. Enough about me, what are you going to do with Qarth now?" He questioned.

"Well, we've taken the city. I've destroyed the House of Undying. Pureborns are gone. I am going to banish slavery. No king or prince will sit here. A governor appointed by me will run the city, by my orders," Alexander briefly answered.

"If what you say is true, then I have nothing to worry about. Your name is quite famous, Lord Stark. The oppressed people of Qarth quite admire the way you treat non-nobility in your kingdom." Francisco praised.

"Hahaha... Stop flattering me now, kid. What will you do now? Wanna join me in organizing this city?" Alexander asked.

"No, I and my friends would rather go somewhere else where we can help people. My work here is already done. Thanks to you." He gave a slight bow.

"Good, take this coin. If someday, you are in need of help. Show it to a Northern naval soldier or merchant. They will help and even bring you to me if need be. I wish you good luck" Alexander handed him a dark silver coin.

Francisco put the coin safely in his pocket and left the hall to his next destination.

...

It took him another day to fully consolidate his hold on the city. He let the news out that Alexander Stark had taken over the city. When Thirteen, Tourmaline Brotherhood, the Ancient Guild of Spicers, and the Sorrowful Men found out about it, they revolted. Though their revolt only lasted a few minutes before Alexander mind-sweeped them all and separated them. Those that were in late-stage 3 were dealt with. Those that were in category 2 or very early 3 were given 100 years of Time Torture and lessons on how to be a good addition to society.

Among these groups, Sorrowful Men were the worst. They were an ancient guild of assassins. Before killing their targets they would say "I am so sorry". They took contracts to kill anyone they were asked for. Their end was the same as the house of Undying.

The 3 merchant guilds though, after the time torture, they all became better. Alexander dissolved their groups and included them in the Northern Merchant guild, they all were also made to sign a binding contract to never deal with slaves.

Then he announced that the Qarth was now an overseas territory of House Stark of Winterfell. His fleet that was stationed there was named 'the liberation fleet'

He also placed an additional 4 Yamato Warships there to keep Jade Gates secure. Slavery was also abolished from there and punishment for trading slaves was death. As he also controlled the Jade Gates he could also stop other Slavers from selling people to further east, in Yi Ti, Asshai, and Shadow Lands.

He was also going to deal with the slavers bay soon enough. For now, the port city of Qarth was being called the 10th free city of Essos. Though he knew that the other free cities were free only in name. They also practiced slavery secretly.

"So, how's everything? What is the reaction of common people?" He asked Dobby.

"They are taking this pretty easily. They are a bit shocked at how you took over without spilling blood. There were some voices calling for revolt, but they were obliviated. We are encouraging free trade now. Hopefully, things will return to normal in a week." He replied.

"Nice, I want you to keep an eye on the reaction of the Lords of Westeros. In the meantime. I'll check out Yi Ti, Asshai, and the legendary Stagai, haunted corpse city. Maybe, I'll trigger some big memories there"

"You will, I can not tell you much but you will find about your past in this world. If you visit Valeria after all that, you'll completely know about your past. This is as much I can tell," Dobby informed.

Alexander nodded, "This is helpful. I really wanna know, why the world is still so messed up?"

...

The news traveled fast, at least with the weekly newspaper that the north publishes. The newspaper was called, 'THE PLANETOS', it was widely circulated around Westeros and some parts of Essos. It usually had all the weekly news that happened around the world. The world found out about the recent successful conquest of Alexander Stark.

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Casterly Rock.

Tywin Lannister sat in his workroom with his 2 brothers. Reading the newspaper.

"I can smell big ambitions from this man. Taking over Qarth with such ease," Tywin spoke.

"What does he want? He's already the strongest in terms of everything. Does he want the Iron Throne?" Kevan interjected.

"Haha... You won't understand what he just did if you haven't sailed the seas. You have no idea how hard it is to take over Qarth. They are very strong and don't forget their warlocks either. But by far the biggest thing is Jade Gates. Now, Starks will control the trade throughout the world and will make more money than we can imagine. Though I'm happy that he abolished slavery." Gerion spoke in his always happy face.

"Yes, you are right, Gerion. North was already impenetrable with all their defenses. Now they are invincible. If someone attacks them, they can simply destroy their trade. We must do something. The Lion must make a move." Tywin said, not letting much out.

"I hope you won't do something that we'll regret" Gerion straightforwardly said.

"And I don't need advice from the family joker," Tywin coldly retorted.

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Sunspear, Dorne.

"Still don't want to talk to Lord Stark? It's probably only him who can help us get justice. Don't forget how angry he had gotten with Robert in the throne room that day." Oberyn persuaded his brother.

"Now he has reconciled with the usurper," Doran replied.

"Seriously, even I can see that what Lord Stark did was to save the realm from Lannisters. You weren't the one who talked to Rina. That little girl told me some things about Lord Stark. He's a man of honor and justice. He's a man who if sees something bad happening, would jump to help without thinking twice, and now, all of Westeros fear him." Oberyn retorted. What he heard from Rina, about Alexander taking in hundreds of orphans and sheltering them, made him see Alexander in another light.

"Still, we should wait longer. I don't want to cause our demise due to some foolish decision," Doran calmly responded.

"WHEN? when will that dornish blood boil? How long will Elia's murderers roam freely? You should be ashamed of calling yourself her brother," Oberyn angrily yelled and left.

He had enough of it. The newspapers had reported multiple times about more crimes being committed by Gregor Clegane and Amory Lorch.

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