Ice and Fire: Reign of the Dragon.

Chapter 268 Unexpected Traveler

Wine port.

Just as the "great" Lisandra once wrote in his notebook, the prosperity of this port is beyond doubt. Time flows through the streets of the city, making the city fade away from its youth and become a truly mature metropolis.

The port of Jiugang is still as busy as ever, with large and small merchant ships shuttling and mooring in the port, bringing with them the smell of spices, strong aroma of wine, and the seemingly omnipresent aroma of money. It is intoxicating and maddening.

However, the port was particularly quiet today. The ships coming and going tried to remain as quiet as possible. Even the workers loading and unloading cargo did not shout their usual calls. Everyone was very quiet.

The silver-haired man from the East Continent poked his head out of his merchant ship in a somewhat curious way, wanting to know what was going on. But just as he poked his head out of the hatch on the deck, before he could see the huge creature lying on the edge of the dock, he was pushed down by the captain. Captain Reese spitted all over the young man's face.

"If you want to die, don't drag me and the brothers on the whole ship with you."

Even though he was extremely angry and frightened, Captain Reese still kept his voice as low as possible, fearing that his son might disturb the giant dragon that moved from time to time.

The young man curled his lips and whispered, "Dad, it can't hear. There are so many ships in the harbor. How could it notice us?"

"Shut up, my little ancestor." The captain held his son's head and took him back to the cabin. He inhaled the aroma of pepper, cinnamon, rhubarb and nutmeg in the cabin in a somewhat intoxicated manner, suppressed his fear, and said in a trembling voice: "This is your first time sailing this route, you don't know the situation here."

"I know, old man. Everyone in Lys knows how powerful the dragon kings are." The young man turned his head away dissatisfiedly. "Especially the dragon kings in the south. They ride their dragons to make the disputed lands prostrate at their feet. Even the invincible Braavos and the powerful Volantis succumbed to the power of the dragons."

The young man became more and more excited as he spoke, and even began to recount the legends of the giant dragons in the city of Lys: "I know Bronze Fury, the largest dragon in the world. A breath of its dragon flame can melt a city, and even an elephant is a piece of cake for it. There is also Star Song, the black dragon is also incredibly large. It is said that its roar can make people fall into a comfortable sleep, and its dragon flame can easily destroy a city."

The captain could no longer bear it, but he couldn't bear to hit his only son, so he took off the dried meat hanging next to him and stuffed it into his son's mouth: "Be quiet, do you know which dragon is on the shore today?"

The young man widened his eyes in confusion, but his mouth was chewing the dried meat with a smacking sound.

"'Forest Beast' Centrolos. My little ancestor, if its master, Prince Dan, is not by its side, even if it just makes it irritated, the dragon will destroy all merchant ships in the port that do not fly the silver dragon laurel leaf flag." The captain's eyes showed a trace of fear: "Although I have not seen it with my own eyes, I don't know how many people the dragon burned to death in the disputed land. Even the indestructible fortress of the invincible Horus was burned down by it."

The outsiders' criticism did not reach the dragon's ears.

Centrolos lazily enjoyed the sunshine, the gentle breeze, and his companions beside him. Dan, with fifteen fully armed Silver-Blood soldiers, quietly waited for the approaching giant ship.

The large sailing ship flying the Silver Dragon Laurel Leaf flag lowered its huge sails and slowly moored at the edge of the harbor, towed by a small boat.

"Prince Dan, may the butterflies bring you a beautiful and harmonious movement." The tall captain politely took off his hat decorated with feathers and butterflies and bowed slightly to Dan. This Nass man, who was a head taller than Dan, had a flat round face, neatly trimmed curly hair and beard, dark skin, and large amber eyes that were almost golden, gentle and clear.

He was not frightened by Centrolos who slowly raised his ferocious head.

It's not surprising. After all, the experienced Captain Nas, Misanben, has served the Varese family for many years. He has seen almost every dragon of the Varese family that goes out to sea to hunt.

Including this grumpy dark green dragon.

"May the God of Harmony bless you on your journey here and back, Captain Misanben." Dan said with a smile.

"Prince, my ship has cleared a place for Centrolos to rest for a while. But you also know that the route to Sothoryos is not safe." "Captain, you also know that as long as I am here and Centrolos is here, there will be no unsafe route." Dan said calmly: "Captain, please tell me about Sothoryos."

"Yes, Prince, I don't know where you got the map from." Captain Misanben's voice was soft and comfortable, just like singing a soothing song. "Although there is no problem with the location and route marked on it, I still hope you will treat it with caution."

The captain showed a worried look on his face. "Sothoryos is a dangerous land. Even the Nass people and the devils on the northern coast of the Island of Tears dare not go so far inland. There are poisonous insects and poisonous plants that cannot be named everywhere, and there are terrifying creatures hidden in the forest. I swear to you that there are more terrifying and weird creatures in that man-eating rain forest than pterosaurs and striped people."

He crossed his hands devoutly and bowed his head: "This is why the Nas people are willing to abide by harmony and stay on the island even though they have the ability to set foot on the southern continent."

"This is my father's order, Captain." Dan understood Misanben's concerns: "We have to do it, and if you really don't want to take on this mission, you don't have to bring the Explorer."

He also understood Misanben's curiosity, which was difficult to conceal as a descendant of a seafaring nation.

"You have seen it, but if it was just the prince's order, you wouldn't be so enthusiastic." Captain Misanben shook his head: "I know your determination, so I brought all the known news about the rain forest."

He looked into Dan's eyes, hoping to see some sign of hesitation.

But the captain soon smiled helplessly: "May the God of Harmony bless our journey."

at the same time.

King's Landing.

The people in the capital were spending an ordinary day as usual. The new Hand of the King was troubled by countless trivial matters, and King Daeron was hiding in Maegor's Holdfast to continue perfecting his masterpiece.

Just when everything was calm.

A burst of noise broke the peace of the Red Fort.

"According to the news from the Borderland Prince Territory, they plan to send ships to open up a stable route to Nas Island and the north of Sothoryos. It is expected that..."

The Minister of the Navy was interrupted by the noise outside the window before he could finish his words. Count Farman, who relied on his youngest daughter's connections but did have some talent, turned around and walked to the window with dissatisfaction, pushed it open and wanted to see what was going on.

Then Count Farman was stunned.

Outside the window, an ugly, scaleless gray dragon let out an unpleasant roar, and its long tentacles dropped. After circling over King's Landing, it let out a terrifying cry, spread its wings, and flew straight away towards the east.

half an hour.

Lord Stokeworth cried out as if he had just woken from a dream.

"Dragon! Go find His Majesty the King and the two princes." The finance minister jumped up as if his butt was on fire. "That's a fire, Prince Beile's dragon, what does he want to do?"

(End of this chapter)