"Did you really find treasure in Valyria?" The Red Viper's first question upon seeing Lynd was about the public announcement he had just heard in Redemption Town.
After this announcement was issued, reactions from other places had not yet come back, but the people in Redemption Town and other Summerhall territories had already begun heated discussions. Everyone unanimously believed that Lynd had once again discovered the massive treasure left behind by the Valyrian Freehold in Valyria, and that this treasure was so vast that even gods would covet it; otherwise, Lynd would not have shown such a strong possessiveness.
It should be known that after Lynd returned from his previous visit to Valyria, he had not shown any intention of occupying Valyria. Now, having just returned from Valyria, he was eager to issue such an announcement, which undoubtedly indicated that there was something in Valyria that deeply shocked him.
"Yes," Lynd admitted very straightforwardly, without any concealment.
The Red Viper warned, "You can't stop those greedy treasure hunters; they will find ways to enter Valyria."
"I know." Lynd quickly reviewed and signed a document, handing it to Jon, who was waiting nearby, instructing him to execute it immediately. "I never thought of stopping anyone from going in to hunt for treasure."
"Then why did you say in the announcement…" The Red Viper looked at Lynd with a puzzled expression, confused by his contradictory actions. He was about to ask, but then suddenly realized something, stopping mid-question. He then looked at Lynd in surprise and said, "You did it on purpose! You deliberately used this announcement to tell everyone that Valyria hides astonishing treasures that even the Godsworn would be tempted by. Coupled with the instance of you finding the dragon horn in Valyria before, everyone who knows about the announcement will firmly believe that there really is treasure there and will rush to explore it regardless of the cost. This is your goal."
"There really is treasure in Valyria; I didn't lie," Lynd said, directly taking out the Valyrian steel jewelry he found in Valyria from his desk drawer and placing them on the table. "But whether those people can successfully enter Valyria, find the treasure, and bring it out is another matter."
The Red Viper casually picked up these priceless Valyrian steel pieces of jewelry and looked at them, saying, "Honestly, after hearing this news, I was also incredibly tempted to immediately go to Valyria for an exploration."
"I advise you not to go," Lynd warned. "Only non-humans can survive in such an environment."
The Red Viper put down the jewelry and asked curiously, "What exactly is the purpose of you doing this? It feels like you're doing something that harms others without benefiting yourself?"
"Not benefiting myself is just your opinion." Lynd handed the Red Viper the document detailing his decision to establish a military fortress and research base on the islands surrounding Valyria. These matters would inevitably be made public, so it was fine for an outsider like the Red Viper to see them in advance.
The Red Viper took the document and read it carefully, saying, "You want to use those greedy fellows to help you with experiments?"
Lynd nodded and said, "Valyria hides too many secrets. Even I, without a decade or two of focused research, couldn't uncover all of them. I must now focus on the matters in the north, but I don't want to leave Valyria untouched, so I came up with this method, using those treasure hunters as pathfinders and research subjects."
Watching Lynd unreservedly admit to exploiting people's greedy nature and treating them as research subjects, the Red Viper felt an inexplicable chill in his heart.
Lynd also sensed the change in the Red Viper's gaze, but he didn't mind and continued, "However, using these treasure hunters is only part of the goal. I hope even more to use the treasure of Valyria to lure out Euron Greyjoy."
"Euron Greyjoy?" The Red Viper showed a slight surprise, and said with a hint of disdain, "Is a stray dog worth all this trouble for you?"
"He is," Lynd replied very firmly.
The Red Viper hesitated and asked, "Why? Is there anything special about Euron Greyjoy now?"
Lynd nodded, then told the Red Viper about some things he discovered in Valyria. Upon hearing that Euron Greyjoy might now be cooperating with the Others, capable of transporting wights south of the Wall, and even controlling them, the Red Viper's expression also became solemn.
The Red Viper said in a deep voice, "I will also have my people keep an eye on Euron Greyjoy."
Although Lynd didn't believe the Red Viper would be able to discover Euron's whereabouts, having an additional force join him was beneficial.
"You didn't come to me just for a casual chat, did you?" Lynd, having finished processing the last document, looked at the Red Viper and asked.
The Red Viper tentatively said, "I came to you today mainly to ask for your opinion on the current civil war in the Seven Kingdoms."
"I've already said I won't interfere in the civil war." Lynd looked thoughtfully at the Red Viper and said, "You shouldn't have come all this way just to ask me about this public matter. Just be direct! I have a lot of things to do and no time for riddles with you."
Seeing Lynd speak this way, the Red Viper no longer hid anything and directly stated House Martell's plan for revenge.
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