Doctor Galvin completely let loose this morning, because his main research direction was mysticism in the Citadel, and many years ago, while researching glass candles, he accidentally lost his eyesight. He had been ostracized and suppressed in the Citadel for half his life.
Especially the Hightower Family faction, which completely treated the study of mysticism in the Citadel as their private domain. However, Doctor Galvin was exceptionally talented, and despite numerous obstacles, he still managed to achieve some results.
But he was often subjected to verbal sarcasm from other Archmaesters, led by the Hightower Family. Now that the Hightower Family had completely fallen, many Archmaesters who usually acted according to their wishes also temporarily distanced themselves from them. The influence of the Hightower Family's Archmaesters had already dropped to a historical low.
So Doctor Galvin, who had finally seized the opportunity, naturally wouldn't miss this chance to fire at them at will.
Doctor Vaglam, as the current supervisor of the Citadel, usually had a good relationship with the Hightower Family, so he naturally couldn't stand Doctor Galvin attacking the Hightower Family in this way, and thus he spoke to stop him,
"The Archmaester of every castle in the Seven Kingdoms is recommended by the Conclave of the Citadel, Doctor Galvin, please do not say such misleading things in the future."
"No one can deny that the Citadel is a place that pursues knowledge and truth. To pursue truth, it is normal to have different opinions and views. Since we have already abandoned our family names and secular identities, we should not spend too much energy on family feuds and entanglements."
Doctor Galvin sneered disdainfully,
"A scholar's words, a harlot's actions."
Then he casually threw the tray in his hand onto the table and, supported by an Assistant Scholar, left the Citadel dining hall indignantly.
After breakfast, Daenerys gave some more instructions to Scholar Ruiwen, then took Mongo and the Unsullied back to the Citadel's Cabinet Building.
Doctor Vaglam had already brought the Archmaesters and had been waiting here for a long time.
"Greetings, Princess Daenerys, I hope you had a good night's sleep on Crow Island."
Daenerys returned a slight bow and said,
"This night on Crow Island was indeed very strange and unforgettable for me."
"As long as Princess Daenerys is satisfied!"
Saying that, Doctor Vaglam introduced a middle-aged Archmaester beside him to Daenerys,
"Princess Daenerys, this is Scholar Melos. He is the new Archmaester selected by the Conclave of the Citadel."
Scholar Melos was from Haijiang City in the Riverlands and wore the bronze chain of history. He was indeed a gentle and rational scholar.
"Greetings, Princess Daenerys!"
Melos was from the Riverlands and had no ties to the Hightower Family, and he even had some admiration for Princess Daenerys, who was of royal birth, so his attitude was very respectful.
"Hello, Scholar Melos!"
Daenerys was quite satisfied with Scholar Melos, but for someone who was determined to reform the Archmaester system, one Melos alone could not satisfy her needs. So she said to Doctor Vaglam,
"But the Red Keep also needs a top-tier Archmaester skilled in medicine and a highly experienced Archmaester skilled in teaching knowledge."
"At the same time, my Holy Flame Fortress, which is about to begin construction, also needs an Archmaester skilled in architecture and a knowledgeable teacher. Of course, it would be even better if you could also select an Archmaester skilled in mysticism for me."
"So I will have to trouble Doctor Vaglam to lead the Conclave in selecting them and delivering them to me!"
Daenerys's light words made it sound as simple to take an Archmaester from the Citadel as choosing a dress or a piece of jewelry. This made many Archmaesters feel somewhat offended and insulted.
Doctor Vaglam took a great deal of effort to make his tone sound completely unchanged,
"I apologize, Princess Daenerys. Please forgive my old age and confusion, but I don't think I understood your meaning just now. Are you saying you want to select three Archmaesters for the Red Keep, and then recommend three Archmaesters for your Holy Flame Fortress, is that right?"
Daenerys nodded and said,
"Yes, I think you heard correctly, that is indeed what I mean. And I need my demands to be met, Doctor!"
"Of course, to be precise, I plan to take three Archmaester candidates back to the Red Keep, and as for who will ultimately become Archmaester, that will need to be chosen by His Majesty the King himself."
"As for my Holy Flame Fortress, it does indeed need three exceptionally capable Archmaesters to assist. After all, this will also be very helpful for establishing a Citadel branch there in the future."
"No, no, no!"
Doctor Vaglam's tone finally began to turn unkind,
"Princess Daenerys, I think you've misunderstood. The Citadel has an obligation to send Archmaesters to the Red Keep and other noble castles, but it is the Conclave that decides who to send."
"Moreover, we will select one suitable Archmaester for each castle. This is the custom of the Seven Kingdoms..."
Daenerys immediately interrupted him loudly, saying,
"I didn't mean to bypass the Conclave to select Archmaesters, did I? But as the party with the need for Archmaesters, surely I haven't been deprived of the right to state my demands?"
"The reason the Citadel sends various Archmaesters to noble castles to assist nobles in managing their territories is so that they can help those territories become better, isn't it?"
"But the Archmaester of the Red Keep not only has to assist the King in handling the affairs of the Seven Kingdoms but also has to look after the health of royal family members and educate underage royal heirs. Do you think this is something one person can handle?"
"If it weren't for the last time you sent Scholar Lunetel, whose medical skills were mediocre, how could Prince Baelon have died so hastily from abdominal distension? Don't you know how important an Archmaester's medical skill level is to the family he is to assist?"
"The Targaryen Royal Family has many members; if there isn't a dedicated Archmaester skilled in medicine to be responsible, wouldn't the Citadel be treating their lives as a game?"
"And regarding the education of royal heirs, if there isn't a qualified Archmaester to teach them, that would not only be a crime against the Royal Family, but probably against the Seven Kingdoms as well!"
"I think my meaning is very simple, and you should be able to understand. I fully respect your Citadel's operational mechanisms, but as for the needs of the Citadel branch and the royal Archmaesters, you only need to provide candidates according to our requirements."
"As long as you are based in the Seven Kingdoms, you must meet the demands of the Royal Family; there is no room for negotiation on this point."
"Doctor Vaglam, I need you to understand one principle."
"Only the side that truly holds power has the right to choose! I hope that your Citadel will only do what you are supposed to do, otherwise, any existence that threatens the royal power and the rule of the Targaryen Family will have no need to exist!"
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