Game of Thrones: The Red Dragon Lord.

Chapter 227 Sea Monster

A month later, Jalal returned to Meereen successfully. His return was fruitful, not only did he bring back a considerable amount of food, solving the imminent food crisis in the Bay of Dragons, but he also successfully established a stable trade route with Lhazalin.

In the magnificent pyramid, Gavin summoned all the generals to discuss the plan of sending troops to the disputed area. Gavin glanced at the people in the field with a calm gaze and slowly said:
"Everyone, next I plan to divide our troops into two groups to march into the disputed lands, one from the sea and one from the land. I have ordered the Stepstone Islands Fleet and the Narrow Sea Fleet to work together to capture Tyrosh. With the strength of our fleets, we will soon be able to capture that island city-state. After that, the fleet will continue to try to attack Myr and then seize the disputed lands. However, Volantis will definitely not sit idly by. Moreover, our two fleets are essentially naval forces. Once they land and fight, it will be difficult to compete with Volantis' Tiger Cloak Army."

"So, we need to contain Volantis from the land. Since the current route is cut off, I plan to lead the army to the west to bypass Valyria and take the route taken by the Golden Group before. I estimate that it will take about two months for us to reach the disputed land."

"What do you think about this?"

After hearing this, Kyros stood up first. He bowed slightly respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, how many troops do you plan to send out this time? How many troops do you plan to leave behind for defense? The three cities of Meereen, Yunkai, and Astapor all need sufficient troops to garrison. At present, the Sons of the Harpy are still secretly active in these three cities and the surrounding towns. I am worried that once the army leaves, these three cities are likely to start a rebellion. The Second Legion has always been responsible for the defense of the cities. We have just absorbed a large number of prisoners of war. Those Dothraki have not yet been fully absorbed by the legion. I wonder if we should exclude them when arranging the soldiers left behind."

When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but prick up their ears, obviously taking this issue very seriously.

Kell also stood up and said, "Your Majesty, all the prisoners of war belong to the Second Legion. Today, the Second Legion has nearly 20,000 men, most of whom are the defenders of the three cities, and more than 5,000 mercenaries from the original Golden Group, plus those Dothraki. However, the loyalty of these soldiers is not high, and they are even very likely to rebel. Just like the last time we sent troops to Lhazalin, the Sons of the Harpy only carried out some assassinations, and they were scared to death from patrolling."

After listening to this, Gavin nodded slightly to show his agreement and said, "I understand what you said. This time I plan to take away all these unstable factors. Kyle, Kairos, as the commanders of the Second Legion, how many reliable soldiers do you think there are in the legion now?"

Kyle and Kairos looked at each other and then fell into a brief thought. After a moment, Kyle said, "Your Majesty, including Kairos's 3,000 cavalry, the total number is less than 10,000."

Gavin thought for a moment after hearing this, and then said, "That's enough. Except for the cavalry, all these soldiers will stay and be dispersed to the three cities to serve as city defense troops. The cavalry, the Unsullied Legion, and the newly surrendered soldiers will all participate in the expedition."

Jalal stood up, bowed respectfully and asked, "Your Majesty, what arrangements should be made for the officials and generals who stayed behind?"

Gavin stood up after hearing this and said slowly, "Three months have passed since I conquered Slaver's Bay. Today is a good opportunity to explain that from today on, Slaver's Bay will be officially renamed 'Dragon's Bay', and the names of the three cities will remain unchanged."

"The capital of Dragon's Bay is Meereen, and its governor will be Tyrion Lannister, the former governor of Lys. Jalal is the deputy governor of Dragon's Bay and also serves as the chief of intelligence for Dragon's Bay; Kael is the garrison commander of Dragon's Bay; Kyros is promoted to the commander of the Second Legion; and Grey Worm remains the commander of the Unsullied Legion."

"Except Grey Worm and Kyros, all the above personnel will stay in Dragon's Bay. As for the new governor Tyrion, he is still in Lys. I will bring him here on a dragon. In the meantime, Jalal will be in charge of Dragon's Bay."

When everyone heard Gavin's appointment, their expressions varied.

Jalal's face was filled with uncontrollable joy and his eyes were shining with excitement. Just as Bachelor Coben said, as long as His Majesty sees talent, he will never be stingy with rewards.

He bowed again and said, "Your Majesty, thank you for your trust. I will do my best to live up to your expectations. I will manage the intelligence work of Dragon Bay in an orderly manner and help manage this land."

Kairos was also very happy, and he was very happy to be promoted to the commander of the Second Legion. He straightened his back and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, I will lead the Second Legion to fight bravely for Dragon Bay and protect the peace and glory of this land." His heart was full of fighting spirit, and he was eager to establish merit in his new position.

Kairos was both happy about his promotion and worried about going to war. He knew that the Second Legion he led would play an important role in this war, but he also knew that the road ahead was full of challenges. He took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, I will live up to your trust and lead the Second Legion to fight for the glory of Dragon Bay."

Kyle's mood was more complicated. On the one hand, he was glad that he could serve as the garrison commander of Dragon Bay, which meant that he could continue to practice his ideals on this land. However, he still felt a little disappointed when he lost his position as the commander of the Second Legion.

He lowered his head slightly, then raised it again after a moment and said firmly: "Your Majesty, I will do my best to protect Dragon Bay."

Grey Worm still had no expression on his face, as if no appointment could stir up any waves in his heart. He sat there quietly, as taciturn as usual, but his eyes revealed loyalty, and he only knew to obey Gavin's orders.

Gavin looked at the reactions of the crowd, especially Kyle, and he had an idea in his mind. After all, the other party was forced to surrender due to his intimidation. Now this position is a relatively ideal result for both parties.

He cleared his throat and said, "I believe that everyone can perform their duties for the future of Dragon Bay and your future. Now, let's start discussing the specific details of the troops..."

Two days later, the dawn had just broken through the sky, casting a faint golden glow on the ancient and solid walls of Meereen. A light breeze blew, bringing a hint of coolness in the morning.

Garvin, wearing an exquisite and sturdy riding suit, walked towards the blazing shadow waiting for him in the square. The huge dragon's body shone in the morning light, and its ruby-like eyes flashed with majesty. Garvin jumped lightly onto the dragon's back, holding the reins tightly in his hands, as if there was an invisible tacit understanding between him and the dragon.

Following Gavin's low command, the dragon spread its extremely broad wings, and a powerful airflow instantly swept around. The dragon suddenly jumped up and rushed into the blue sky. The sound of its wings flapping was like rolling thunder, echoing in every corner of Meereen. The people in the city stopped what they were doing, looked up at the sky, their eyes full of awe. At the same time, the huge and heavy gate of Meereen slowly opened, making a dull and distant sound.

The Second Legion and the Unsullied Legion marched in unison, slowly walking out of the city gate. The 22,000-strong army was like a surging steel torrent, and began to march towards the disputed land in the distance.

The soldiers were dressed in armor that shone with metallic luster, and the weapons in their hands gleamed coldly under the sunlight. The Unsullied Legion was like a silent mountain, their steps were in perfect unison, and their expressionless faces revealed an indestructible majesty.

The sound of horse hooves rang out, like a war song played by the earth. Every step raised a small cloud of dust, and countless dust gradually gathered into a hazy dust mist behind the army, which looked like a layer of golden gauze under the penetration of sunlight.

Gavin rode on the dragon's back, overlooking the army that was marching slowly like a long dragon. A feeling of grandeur welled up in his heart. He had conquered the Stepstone Islands, Rees, and Dragon Bay one after another. Now his army was heading towards the disputed land. Soon he would conquer it, connect all his territories, and completely form a huge empire.

The Blazing Shadow was like a bolt of lightning that streaked across the sky, speeding across the horizon at an astonishing speed. Its agile figure shuttled through the wind, as if it had merged with the wind. The Gulf of Sorrow passed by it at high speed, and before the sun had risen completely, it had already passed through it, and before noon, it had arrived over the Summer Sea.

Gavin rode on Chiying's back, feeling the lightning-fast speed. He stared into the distance and could already see the majestic gray fog in the distant sea of ​​smoke, like a mysterious giant curtain standing between heaven and earth. Gavin narrowed his eyes slightly, and after simply identifying the direction, he directed Chiying to start circling the ruins.

In the air, Gavin's sharp eyes noticed many broken wooden boards floating on the sea. The wooden boards were undulating under the beating of the waves, as if they were debris abandoned by the sea. There were also scattered wooden barrels and boxes among them, some of which were broken, and the items inside were scattered and floating on the sea. These were the wreckage of the ships that had crashed during this period and the goods they transported. The culprit for all this was the terrifying sea monster hidden in the deep sea.

The wreckage of the wrecked ships seemed to silently tell of their despair and fear when they encountered the sea monster. The sides of the ship were torn apart by a huge force, and the traces of broken wooden boards were like hideous wounds. It is conceivable that the sea monster suddenly jumped out from the deep sea and crushed the ship with its huge and terrifying tentacles.

Gavin gently patted Chiying's neck, signaling it to keep going. Chiying let out a low cry, as if responding to Gavin, and then sped up. Under its wings, the broken planks, barrels and boxes gradually disappeared, and the gray fog in the distance was still like a mysterious shadow, shrouding this sea area.

At this moment, Gavin's heart suddenly palpitated, as if an invisible hand was tightly grasping his heart. A strong sixth sense surged into his heart like a tide, making him instantly feel the approach of danger. He looked around anxiously, but as far as he could see, except for the surging sea and the smoke and gray fog in the distance, he did not find anything wrong.

As if sensing Gavin's nervousness and vigilance, Blazing Shadow, who was in tune with him, couldn't help but let out a roar. The sound was full of vigilance and uneasiness, echoing in the empty sky. Gavin forced himself to suppress the strong throbbing in his heart, stretched out his hand and gently patted Blazing Shadow's neck, trying to calm its anxious mood. His eyes revealed caution, signaling Blazing Shadow to stay away from the mysterious and dangerous Valyrian ruins.

Sensing Gavin's intention, Blazing Shadow spread its broad and powerful wings, began to climb higher, and flew in the opposite direction of the smoke screen. Its wings flapped the air, making a whirring sound, as if it was racing against the unknown danger.

Suddenly, without any warning, a huge black shadow shot towards Chi Ying from the sea. The shadow was extremely fast, accompanied by the whistling sound of the wind, instantly breaking the tranquility of the sky. Gavin's eyes were attracted by the sudden black shadow. He looked down and saw that it was a broken and thick strange pole, shooting like a sharp arrow. Under the sunlight, the strange pole still had the luster of sea water, but it carried a deadly threat.

Gavin yelled, "Dodge!" However, although the huge body of Chiying tried his best to dodge, he could only barely avoid the vulnerable wings, and there was no time to completely avoid this sudden attack.

The strange pole hit Chiying's abdomen fiercely like a cannonball. With the addition of powerful kinetic energy, the wooden strange pole actually tore through Chiying's tough dragon scales, leaving a hideous wound.

In an instant, countless dragon blood gushed out like a spring. The hot dragon blood fell on the sea, making a "sizzling" sound and rising up into clouds of white steam.

The Chiying roared in pain, and the sound seemed to tear the sky apart.

Its flying movements became somewhat unstable due to the sudden severe pain, and its body swayed in the air, like a leaf falling rapidly in the wind.

Chiying flapped his wings hard, trying to keep his balance, and finally, he stabilized his body before approaching the sea.

Its breathing became rapid and heavy, and each breath was accompanied by a painful tremor. Gavin could feel its pain, and his heart was filled with worry and anger.

He held the reins of Chiying tightly and looked at the sea again. He saw that on the calm sea surface, there were seven or eight tentacles as thick as two adults, covered with suction cups and mucus.

Three of the tentacles were still wrapped around three broken poles, as if ready to attack again at any time.

It was a sea monster, and it looked just as the captains had described, with most of its body hidden underwater, from which it extended its tentacles to attack.

(End of this chapter)