Ice and Fire: Reign of the Dragon.

Chapter 17: Valyrian Steel Harvest

"Sebastian, we have basically completed the search in the west. You will be responsible for searching the ruins in the north."

Sebastian took the purified water handed to him by Longzel, took a big gulp, and nodded in agreement.

"Amos set out after Sebastian returned, and was responsible for searching the southern part of the ruins."

"clear."

Longzel strengthened the protective magic for Sebastian's team, causing their armor to emit a faint silver and red light.

"After Amos returns, Aslan, you and your brothers will be responsible for the search for the dragon corpse again. Valar, Rey, Lynn, Ago, Master Malach and I will enter the ruined tower in the center of the ruins to search. Everyone, please be careful not to get hurt. The magic pollution here is too heavy. Without the protection of the skin, I can hardly guarantee that my magic will be effective."

Longzel had noticed long ago that the ruins not far from where the dragon fell were actually several towers that had collapsed and piled up after being hit by something and exploded. It seemed that due to the erosion of magic, the once extremely hard building materials were now either melted into one or so brittle that they would break at the touch.

When the Valyrian Freehold still existed, the dragonlords favored tower-shaped buildings. Dragons would hang and climb on the high towers. The dragonlords would also experiment with magic, entertain guests, and engage in intrigue on the towers.

It can be said that the topless spire is an important symbol of Valyria.

According to the notes and maps left by Cleorius, Longzel guessed that this place was most likely the city "Vasor" that the family once managed.

The Forge City of Valyria. In the heyday of the empire known as the Fortress of Freedom, this city produced countless weapons and buried countless slaves.

Valyrian steel products made into weapons are much better than raw steel in terms of quality and resistance to magical erosion due to the deep involvement of magic. So Longzel's plan is to find Valyrian steel products if he can find them, and find as many as he can. If he can't find any, he will see if he can find surviving raw steel. As for gold, silver, and jewelry, they are the least important. Of course, if there are still books that can survive the doomsday catastrophe, he will immediately take people to search for them.

Sebastian's team returned exhausted when the black fog that covered the sky deepened. They had lost one man, an unlucky Silver-Blood Army soldier who accidentally injured himself while digging the ruins.

The deadly poison instantly ignited his blood, and Longzel's protective magic failed to take effect. The soldier was burned to ashes from the inside out almost in the blink of an eye.

But they gained a lot. Sebastian and another young Silver Blood soldier, Hagen Tal, found a collapsed mansion.

Its original owner had long since turned to ashes, and the former glory of the mansion was buried in the dust along with it.

But it still left some good things for later generations.

For example, a suit of Valyrian steel link mail with its ornaments long gone, but with a little gold left to prove its former luxury.

A Valyrian steel rapier embellished with moonstones and black diamonds.

There is also a moon blade axe that has lost its long handle, but its original appearance can still be seen.

In compliance with Longzel's request, Sebastian and Hagen Tal did not take away the gold, silver and jewelry remaining in the ruins, but only took away armor, rapiers and battle axes.

Next to set off was Amos Fezel's group, who brought the Unsullied with him and vowed to bring back more loot than Sebastian had.

The black fog covering the sky gradually faded away. Amos's team returned soon. This strong young man usually spoke very little and was as sullen as a piece of hard iron. But Longzel knew that he could trust him completely, just like trusting his blood-related brothers. As long as this piece of hard iron was determined to do something, he would definitely do it perfectly.

"My Lord." Amos took the water bag handed to him by Valar and swallowed the purified fresh water in big gulps. The Silver Blood Army soldier beside him untied the package on his back.

With a loud crash, a pile of various Valyrian steel products poured out to the ground.

A flaming sword shaped like a swimming snake. It was unknown whether it was due to magical erosion or the color added during manufacturing, but the sword was a strange gray-red color, and it became redder as it went deeper. It looked like a ball of blazing flames.

There were two Valyrian steel daggers without their hilts. To prevent being cut by them, the Silver Blood soldiers had specially taken precautions.

A huge two-handed sword, with a hilt made of unknown material and a burning sun carved with a variety of gemstones.

There were also pieces of grey Valyrian steel jewelry and a spiked spearhead, also made of Valyrian steel.

"Where did you find it?" Sebastian, who was taking a break, came over curiously.

Amos shook his head. He didn't know what that place was used for. It might have been a blacksmith shop, or a dragon king's laboratory or private residence. In short, there were many Valyrian steel products there, but unfortunately many of them were destroyed.

After a short exchange of greetings, Aslan Longdel led the rest of the people to search for the dragon corpse. Longzel also led his brothers to the collapsed ruins tower.

"Lord Longzel." After seeing the ruined tower that could no longer be seen in its original shape, the red-robed monk Malach suddenly raised his arms. "I can feel the King of Light calling me. Lord, do you know? My mentor and I were never those ignorant guys from the beginning." Malach didn't know what was wrong with him, and suddenly started talking to himself.

Longzel signaled to Valar and Rey not to disturb him, and continued to dig the ruins with Ago and Lin En who had been working hard.

The places that have been integrated were strategically abandoned. The focus of the search was on the fragile places that would break at the slightest touch.

"R'hllor, the Lord of Light, is our only true God." Marach said loudly. "He is just a symbol here. What we truly believe in is the symbol behind the Lord of Light, ice and fire, cold and heat, darkness and light. We believe in the supreme and great will behind it. You are the darling of that will, so He generously guides you on the road to the future. The great savior Azor Aggai will eventually be reborn in the land of smoke and salt, pull out the messenger of light, cut off the long night, and bring eternal light. The ancient prophecy will surely come true. You are the important force driving all this." Marach's voice became louder and louder.

Even the cheers after Rey dug up a Valyrian steel half-sword adorned with a huge ruby ​​and Valar dug up a set of Valyrian steel plate and chain mail adorned with dragon heads could not distract his voice.

“His prophecies will surely come true, and you will surely follow the path He has guided.”

“Now, He comes to pay the reward.”

Longzel stared blankly at the shattered black stone in front of him.

Five dragon eggs of different colors, covered with scales, and already turned to rock, lay quietly in a bronze container wrapped in black stone.

Next to the bronze container, a small bone horn also lay there quietly, as if staring at Longzel.

Chapter 1: Check-in

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