Game of Thrones: The Bronze and Fire Lord.

Chapter 180: Occupy the Stone Steps Archipelago and capture a group of fire wizards
Early March.

Tasman Island, South Coast.

A dozen warships were anchored, with canvases painted with a naked woman hanging from their masts.

Reese's goddess of lust.

It is also the most commonly used symbol of pirates in the Three Women's Kingdom.

"kill!!"

"..."

On the golden beach, the sounds of fighting and killing echoed.

Earl Cameron, wearing heavy armor, rushed to the front line.

Half a month ago, the Tyroshi mercenaries in the Stone Steps Archipelago rioted, sweeping across the lower half of the Strait of Mir like locusts.

Tas Island is rich in resources and naturally became a target for plunder.

"Hold on, don't let them get ashore!"

Earl Cameron had a murderous look on his face and gave orders at the top of his voice.

There are not many soldiers and horses on Tas Island, only about a thousand people.

The Tyroshi mercenaries on the opposite side were of similar number, and they adopted guerrilla tactics of quickly looting and escaping.

It has worked every time in the past.

But this time they hit a wall.

boom--

Suddenly, the towering mountains on the island with waterfalls trembled, and a huge monster as big as a mountain flew out.

The whole body is covered with bronze scales, which give off a metallic luster in the sunlight.

It was extremely fast and flew nearby in an instant.

Its huge size blocked the sun, casting the entire beach in shadow.

"dragon!!"

Someone spotted a dragon.

Unfortunately, it's too late.

"Hiss-"

Womisol roared, and dragon flames gushed out violently.

In an instant, dragon flames like copper liquid rolled out and splashed into a line on the golden beach.

"what!!"

"Escape quickly and return to the ship..."

The Tyroshi mercenaries were terrified and fled into the sea, abandoning their weapons and armor.

Wormithor hovered in the sky, dragon flames sweeping across the tidal coast.

The Tyroshi mercenaries were like headless flies.

As soon as he fell in, he was engulfed by the dragon flame.

With a sizzling sound, thick smoke came out and the sea water solidified into a layer of gray-black residue.

The moment they landed, they were doomed to cut off their own escape route.

"Rush!!"

Earl Cameron was extremely excited and swung his sword to beat the fallen dog.

……

It's noon.

The one-sided war ended hastily, but Earl Cameron, immersed in the dragon's support, still felt a little unsatisfied.

boom--

Vermithor dropped to the ground, devouring several charred Tyroshi mercenaries.

One of the great things about dragons is that they are not picky eaters.

"Lord Cameron, how many men and ships were captured this time?"

Aemon, wearing a red cloak, calmly walked through the charred battlefield.

I have seen him no less than ten times in the past half month.

There are always some people who are blind and think that small-scale robberies can escape the dragon flames.

Earl Cameron wiped the blood off his face and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, we have five medium-sized warships, sixteen small sailing ships and rams, and a total of more than 180 prisoners."

A common small-scale looting force, with warships cooperating with assault boats to quickly resolve the battle.

The number of soldiers is usually between 500 and 800, which is the strength of an ordinary mercenary corps.

With these as reference, Eamon developed a phishing enforcement tactic.

Lure the Tyroshi mercenaries ashore, then ride the dragon to burn them all.

Ships anchored in the sea can be preserved.

"Pick the prisoners with arms and legs intact and lock them up together."

Aemon had other uses.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After half a month of defending, Aemon's majesty was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and Earl Cameron regarded his words as an imperial decree.

"Get ready, we're leaving for the Stone Steps Islands tonight."

Aemon changed the subject.

Earl Cameron was startled and a little excited: "Your Majesty, are you going to send troops?"

It is rumored that the former Tyroshi Lord was killed in a rebellion by his subordinates, causing the Tyroshi mercenaries to go completely crazy.

In just half a month, the entire Three Women's Kingdom and the disputed land fell into chaos and war.

Tyrosh bore the brunt of the attack.

The Myrs took advantage of the situation and also sent troops to attack them.

For a time, Tyrosh became a place of war.

On the contrary, the Stepstone Islands became deserted, with only a few insignificant pirates hiding there.

"Lead three hundred men and take all the prisoners."

Aemon ordered.

Ravens were sent early to call for support from a thousand Second Regiments and a thousand Royal Navy.

Calculating the time, it’s almost time.

The captured ships were left behind and sailed back to Gulltown and King's Landing to serve as warships.

These are all good ships with the resources behind the Three Women's Kingdom, and the shipbuilding technology is ahead of its time.

The Velaryon fleet under the command of the Sea Serpents was the foreign ships that were constantly replaced during the nine voyages.

……

King's Landing.

Red Fort, Parliament Hall.

"The Three Women's Kingdom is in complete chaos. Tell me how to deal with it?"

Viserys looked serious.

The Tyrosh mercenaries looted like crazy, and the people along the coast of the Stormlands were brutally harmed. The crown territory was also affected, and the throat had to be blocked.

This is no small matter and we cannot sit idly by.

Rhaenyra sat below the Hand, her hands on her knees, and made no comment.

"Your Majesty, I suggest reinforcing the island of Tarth and letting Prince Aemon deter the enemies from all directions."

Tailan spoke first.

"Prince Aemon's mission is to assist in defense, and Tas Island does not have the ability to deter the Three Women's Kingdom."

Otto had a blank expression on his face, as if everyone owed him eight million gold royals.

Under the constant pressure from Alicent and Count Hobart, it was finally retrieved from the dungeon of Moon Gate Castle.

Everyone present vaguely remembered how miserable Otto, a respectable man at that time, was.

His hair was disheveled, his face was caked with dirt, and his tattered clothes were stuffed with straw just to add a little warmth.

The whole body stinks, like a sewer that has been blocked for ten years.

The first thing she did when she saw the king was to throw herself at his legs and ask for food. She looked so miserable that beggars in King's Landing had to throw half a piece of black bread to her.

Because of this, the sense of oppression that Otto had developed over the years disappeared completely.

Instead, there was fear and dread of Aemon.

After all, no one wants to end up like this.

"Cough cough."

Tyran coughed lightly and hesitated in a low voice: "The Tyroshi mercenaries are invading everywhere, and the Stepstone Islands are unattended. Why not let Prince Aemon take over?"

"There are systematic defensive buildings left by Prince Daemon on the island. If the kingdom occupies this place, it can also effectively guard against sea snakes and Dorne."

It has to be said that he is a minister with real talent and practical ability.

Have a long-term vision and grasp the timing just right.

What’s even more rare is that compared to other people in the King’s Council, the Lannister family has a unique aggressiveness.

"Uh……"

Viserys hesitated for a moment, then said, "That is a good idea. Let's talk about the rest."

Tailan looked embarrassed and lowered his head in disappointment.

"Your Majesty, we can wait a little longer."

Grand Maester Meros spoke slowly and methodically, "The multi-pronged attack on Tyrosh will overwhelm the sea serpents and benefit your long-term rule."

Viserys frowned.

Weaken powerful ministers and consolidate royal power.

It is a solution, but it cannot protect the people living along the coast.

At this time, Otto said again: "Your Majesty, if you cannot bear to see the people suffer, you might as well order Duke Beaumond of Storm's End to send troops."

"Duke Beaumond committed theft and has yet to give the royal family a reasonable explanation."

Rhaenyra said calmly.

"What do you think, Princess?"

Otto stopped trying to defend himself and asked back.

Viserys turned his head at this, wanting to see what his daughter thought.

As the heir to the Iron Throne, I cannot help but consider these things.

Rhaenyra said calmly, "I agree with what Lord Tyran said. From the sea serpents occupying Tyrosh, the changes in the pattern on both sides of the Strait of Mir, to reclaiming the Stone Steps Archipelago, we can prevent potential wars in advance."

"What do you think?"

Viserys nodded slightly and glanced at the other ministers.

Otto bowed his head and said nothing, while Melos put his hands in his sleeves.

Prime Minister Leonor was taciturn, his brows sometimes furrowed and sometimes relaxed.

The happiest person was Tailan.

"Thank you, Princess."

Tailan's face was full of smiles, and he was glad that someone finally discovered his talent.

Seeing this, Viserys knew what was going on.

"Well, send an edict to inform Aemon that there will be a chance to take back the Stepstones."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"..."

The ministers in front of the emperor responded one after another.

Everyone should pay attention to one point: the king said "take it back", not occupy it.

Without being told, the king had already considered the Stepstones as part of the Seven Kingdoms' territory.

Rhaenyra smiled knowingly.

She liked the subtle changes in her father.

The rebellion was resolved and the meeting began to adjourn.

When the ministers stood up, old man Lin Man suddenly said slowly: "I think we can send a letter to the sea snake and let it return to the embrace of the Iron Throne. We will give it some help."

He was still absorbed in the King's first question.

"Master Lin Man, we have finished our discussion."

Tailan whispered to him and helped him up and walked out.

Lin Man was puzzled, thinking that it was a waste of the good idea that she had spent so much time thinking of.

……

Stone Steps Islands.

At noon, the sunlight is particularly glaring.

"lay down your weapon!"

"Kneel down, or no one will be left alive."

"..."

In front of the gate of Dragon Blood Castle, the Second Sons, whose men were all wearing armor, shouted and tied up the remaining pirates like dumplings.

Outside the tidal rocky beach.

Dozens of ships were moored, large, medium and small.

Twenty of the new warships flew the three-headed red dragon flag symbolizing the royal family, and the three-part dragon eagle flag of the regent.

Aemon's orders were many times faster than the decrees of King's Landing.

The Second Sons Regiment and the Royal Navy rushed over and quickly captured the Stone Steps Islands.

boom--

A giant bronze dragon broke through the thin clouds, and its huge body enveloped the entire Bloodstone Island.

"landing!"

A warm voice sounded.

Womisol circled the island, then folded his wings and landed outside the rocky Dragon Blood Castle.

Aemon got off the dragon's back and took the lead in looking around: "Is this Daemon's castle?"

Bloodstone Island is one of the two largest islands in the Stone Steps Archipelago.

There is a mountain range running east-west on the island, with caves of varying sizes carved out of it.

Dragon Blood Castle is built on the mountain.

The gray-white castle is only three stories high, with tall and thick walls built around the mountain.

It is more like an impregnable fortress than a castle.

"Your vision is average, but you'll be mine from now on."

Aemon grinned.

The flags on the city walls were lowered and burned, and two new flags were slowly raised.

The royal family's three-headed red dragon flag, and his dragon-symbol eagle three-point flag.

The former represents the formal incorporation of the Stepstones into the rule of the Iron Throne, while the latter represents his claim to the place.

The sun is still scorching.

By two o'clock in the afternoon, the remaining pirates on Gray Gallows Island were destroyed.

Greyhorn Castle on the island also raised a new flag and was incorporated into Aemon's territory.

Aemon is at Bloodstone Isle, having his men search the caves.

"Your Majesty, I have captured a group of guys who call themselves pyromancers."

Captain of the Rune Guard, Cohen Corbray, came over with a serious look on his handsome face.

"Oh, a pyromancer?"

Aemon became interested.

Soon, a group of red-robed figures with their hands tied were brought up.

"Your Majesty, when we caught them, they were refining a dangerous substance called wildfire."

Cohen warned carefully.

(End of this chapter)