Chapter 22

After acquiring a great fortune, Drogo could have easily rented ships and taken the more convenient sea route to Astapor. However, his people feared the black saltwater; even approaching it made them uneasy. With no time to reeducate them, he had no choice but to travel by land.

Once they entered the domain of slaveholding nobles—those bearing titles like Good Masters, Wise Masters, and Great Masters—towns and travelers became more common. Though the journey remained exhausting, food and drink were never scarce.

At times, they didn’t even have to pay—others gladly covered their expenses.