House of The Dragon-A God Amongst Men: Chapter 521: Path to Redemption

(Drakken's POV)

"Did you wish to speak to me?" Viserra walked into my chambers, "My Lord?" 

I stood up from my seat and walked over to her, gently wrapping my arm around her waist, "My Viserra." I said with a smile, "Why must you avoid me so much?" 

"I...." She said softly

"We are husband and wife now." I told her, "I gave you a choice and you chose to marry me." 

"I did." She said with a gulp, "I need time to adjust, that is all." 

"Of course." I said, "But you still are the Maiden. I value your input as my Dragon Maiden. So I called you here to give me just that." 

"My Lord?" She said

I pulled away and walked over to the table, "My son...." I said as I picked a letter up, "He's made a move against Tyrosh. Soon, a war will truly break out. Riktor has challenged the Triarchy head on and there is a high-chance that the other Dragonriders might get involved." 

"I see." She said as she walked over, "What do you need me to say about the matter?" 

"About Riktor?" I asked, "Nothing. But I do wish to know what your thoughts on the reason he's there in the first place." 

"I see...." She said

"Visenya." I said, "What do you think I should do with her?" 

"Visenya Targaryen..." She said, "Well...." 

"Riktor practically begged me to spare her." I said, "I couldn't believe I caved in and did as he wished. I was going to reduce her to ashes, return her to the void. But I didn't. So....now....what should I do with her?" 

"I am not sure." She said, "What do you want to do with her?" 

"What she feels for my son is wrong." I said seriously, "It is a sin. I ought to return her to the void and get it done with." 

"But...." She started, "If you do that, Riktor will be upset. And well, knowing you..." 

"Ah, yes. My son will be sad about feelings he shouldn't have." I said seriously, "The mere fact that he fell for a woman like her at his age, it.....hm...." 

"What is it?" She asked me

"Nothing." I told her, "It's nothing. So....what do you think should be done about Visenya? Astorias likes her and she has been mentored by her. Riktor is obviously in love with her and then we have Maegor." 

"Maegor...." Viserra said, "You've had your use for him. And if you return his mother to the void, he will surely be enraged." 

"His feelings on the matter aren't my concern." I said, "However, if my dog gets a bit rebellious, it will be a pain in the ass." 

"You should have tasks for her." Viserra said, "Tasks that will prove that she will be truly loyal to you. Similar to how Maegor underwent several missions for you. You must do the same for her." 

"Hm." I said, "I had something similar in mind." 

She stepped closer, "You need to remind her that she has done wrong." She said seriously, "That she committed a grave sin. And the only reason she still lives is because she has the favor of a Drakkengard. Whether it is Astorias, who is her student, or Riktor.....who....well...." 

"I understand." I reached for her cheek and smiled, "I knew that you would help me out in this. I know exactly what to do with her." 

"Right...." She blushed slightly

I pulled her in and kissed her on the lips, causing her to jump up slightly in surprise. Her body then relaxed as she kissed me back, leaning into my touch as I wrapped my arm around her waist and pulled her closer. 

I pulled away, seeing how her eyes were full of bliss, "My Viserra." I said as I gently rubbed her cheek, "You're mine now. You understand?" 

"Yes...." She said softly, 

"I've always been yours." 

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I sat on a chair as Mya stood next to me, "Where is she?" I asked, "She's late." 

"She'll be here." Mya told me

The door opened and Visenya walked in, her face looking down as she had shame in her eyes. Rightfully so, I haven't forgotten what she did, nor will I. 

I felt Mya tensed up a bit, as if still angry about the situation. 

"My Lord..." Visenya stood a couple meters away from us, "Did you call for me?" 

I nodded, "I did." I said, "I've wanted to discuss something with you." 

"Yes..." She said softly

"I have been wondering what I am to do with you." I said seriously, "I mean, I already spared your life for committing a grave sin. Which is unbecoming of me, I need to do something terrible to you. My son was defiled by your wretched claws, you see....." 

"For that..." She said as she clutched her dress, "I will be eternally ashamed for. I have no excuses.....I...." 

"Quiet." I waved her off, "I have thought of something. A way for you to be in good graces with The Trinity again." 

She looked at me, "W-What?" 

"You see....." I said, "You belong to the Trinity, obviously. In turn, you belong to me. So I wish to show you that I can be reasonable.....to a degree....and after discussing this many times with my wife, Mya....who is the First.....I have come up with a solution to this problem." 

"W-What is it?" She asked, a bit of a glimmer in her eyes, "I....I would do anything.....anything to repent for my sins." 

"Hm." I said with a slight smile, "It may be something you're quite comfortable with." 

"I don't...understand...." She frowned

"Killing." Mya said, "You will kill for Our Lord." 

"Kill...." Visenya said

"Thanatos is on a personal campaign to collect souls and reclaim Death in the North." I said, "He hasn't touched that region yet, but will soon do so. You will be his Herald, his personal dog." 

"His dog....." She said with a slow nod, "I....I will have to kill people?" 

"Yes." I said, "And so many.....I wish for your pretty white hands to be stained red....I wish to see your beautiful white hair to be turned crimson. I want for you to truly show that you want to be forgiven by your God. I want you to collect souls for Thanatos, my Aspect of Death. I want you to walk a path of redemption, one that will finally cleanse you of your sins. You will bathe in blood and you will finally be clean of your wretchedness. Do you understand?" 

She straightened up, "Y-Yes..." 

"When Riktor returns..." Mya spoke up, "The two of you will be barred from seeing each other. That is my only condition for this path of redemption, Visenya Targaryen. Riktor has a huge responsibility as the Heir. This War will condition him to focus on his Fate. I do not want him to have any more distractions." 

"I understand." She nodded, "I give you my word." 

"That is one thing. Upholding is another." Mya told her

"Don't forget." I told her, 

"I can easily erase you."