Game of Thrones: The Bronze and Fire Lord.

Chapter 380 The Excavation Begins! The Excavation Begins! The Thousand-Faced Volcanic Island!
It's Damon.

He came back, with his two sons.

Viserys looked rather grim, but due to the large number of people present, he could only stare disdainfully at the doorway.

Da da da!
Footsteps, neither too light nor too heavy, approached from afar, and Damon's figure gradually appeared, a smile on his face, swaying as he entered.

As people reach middle age, some changes are inevitable.

He has gained a little weight in middle age, but his dashing good looks as a playboy prince are still undeniable, and his physique remains lean and strong.

She wore a long coat made of cowhide leather, with a dark red shirt underneath, and tall boots on her feet, with the clan sword "Dark Sisters" hanging at her waist.

"elder brother."

Damon was quite polite, greeting Viserys with a smile.

Viserys's expression shifted repeatedly, but he remained silent and didn't bother to chase him away.

"Prince!"

"..."

Upon seeing the king's attitude, the court ministers hesitated for a moment before rising to greet him.

The person on the other side hadn't returned to King's Landing for a long time, but he was still a Targaryen prince and the master of Rhys.

Feeling bored, Damon listlessly found a seat.

"His Majesty."

"elder brother."

Young Aegon and Viserion also returned, the two brothers, shoulder to shoulder and elbow to elbow in height, happily greeting their uncle and brother.

The visitors were two children. Viserys' expression improved, and he smiled, "Please sit down."

The two brothers sighed and chose to sit next to and opposite their older brother, joining a group of siblings, nephews, and nieces.

The problem with having a large family is that people of the same age aren't necessarily of the same generation.

"Sit here with me."

With a smile, Xiao Jie greeted his uncle, Xiao Yigen, who was a year older than him.

Little Egon was delighted and sat in the seat that Benedictine had given him.

They grew up together and have the closest relationship.

"How's the storm cloud?"

Benedict found a new seat, asking questions while glancing around.

As the "bloodworm" Kolachu appeared, a young dragon with bluish-purple scales followed behind.

They were all dragon riders, and could estimate the size of the dragon even from a distance.

It is approximately 18 meters long, with a gray dragon wing span of over 30 meters.

That agile figure, that extremely fast soaring speed.

Everywhere you look, it's clear that he's about to enter the ranks of adult dragons.

"very good."

Little Egan has soft facial features and a gentle voice, revealing his pride in "Storm Cloud" as he speaks.

Even my brother said so.

Among the new generation of dragons in the family, apart from Xiao Jie's Sunny Day, Bao Yun's talent is second to none.

"very nice."

As Renis watched this scene, she silently picked up her wine glass and took a sip, thinking to herself, "The future of the family rests on this."

His gaze swept over the awkward atmosphere between Viserys and Damon, then shifted to Aegon, who was chuckling foolishly, and Aemon, who was asking about Viserys's lessons.

have to say.

Viserys was very fertile, and Aegon inherited his genes and was also very fertile.

Damon can also have children, and he's even better at it than his mediocre brother.

Aemon needs no introduction; he was the infamous "second most dissolute prince" of the Seven Kingdoms, having married three wives and fathered nine healthy children.

Four people, two pairs of brothers.

The family relies entirely on their efforts.

"Ok?"

With his keen senses, Aemon stopped the incessantly chattering Viserion and looked at his aunt with a puzzled expression.

Renis remained calm.

Eamon frowned, sensing that the other person was thinking something offensive.

Everyone was puzzled by Damon's sudden visit, but said nothing.

It was Damon who spoke up.

He said, "Hehe, I heard that there was a rebellion in the seven countries, and some people came back, so I specially rushed back to join in the fun."

This earned him a furious glare from Viserys.

Damon didn't care at all, shrugged, and looked smug.

I love making Viserys so angry he's jumping up and down!
The banquet ended in a subtle atmosphere of semi-silence between the two brothers, with each exchanging a few sarcastic remarks.

Actually, it's not bad.

Emon simply watched the spectacle, and the younger generation, including Jebella and others, felt no pressure watching their grandparents compete.

And there was no instigation from Allison to the war criminal Imond.

Aegon was heartless, and so was Helena.

The only ones who are truly suffering are the two ambitious old men, Sea Serpent and Otto, and the two mature women, Renilla and Lannar.

After the banquet.

Kregan returned to his lodgings and met Old Rod, who had been waiting for him for a long time.

"grown ups."

Before the anxious old Rod could ask anything, Kregan waved his hand, picked up the kettle, and poured himself a glass of water.

"I never imagined that the royal family's relationships were so complicated."

Kregan took a sip of water to catch his breath, his index finger gripping the cup trembling slightly.

For some reason, I felt a chill run down my spine.

This was a feeling I had never experienced in the North.

Even during the most difficult times, when his uncle undermined his power and monitored him, it did not affect his heart.

A wolf mingled with the dragons.

It's already commendable that you didn't lose your composure.

……

Stormy Lands, the Royal Frontier.

Imond's expression was cold as he crumpled the letter in his hand into a ball.

Vulture's Nest and Stonehelm did not respond to his orders as expected.

The attitudes of both companies are clear.

The lord of a fiefdom is not my lord, and besides, the king's second son is not the lord of a fiefdom.

They did not support Boros Baratheon's rebellion, nor would they join the campaign to quell it; they decided to remain neutral.

"Damn it, a bunch of two-faced scum."

Imond gritted his teeth, wishing he could burn them all to the ground.

However, after his army cut off King's Landing's supply lines, it did not attack and breach the Bronze Gate as planned. Instead, it was blocked in the Kingswood by Lord Buckler of the Bronze Gate and his troops.

Copper Gate City is the strongest gateway to Windbreak Keep not only because the castle itself is impregnable, but also because of its advantageous location. The only way for the Royal Guard to reach Copper Gate City is through a narrow, winding path.

The army could not bypass the enemy; their path was blocked, and they could not advance.

Interestingly, after Count Bockle blocked the royal army's path, he sent men to guard the Royal Guard outpost and the Bronze Gate, forming a pincer movement.

Then, it stopped moving.

boom!
Imond slammed his hand on the table, his face turning deathly cold.

He could no longer restrain himself from controlling the sheep thief and burning the other side to the ground.

"grown ups……"

There were other people in the tent, two young men with silver hair and purple eyes.

"Shut up!"

Imond shouted, not wanting to hear the two bastards say anything more.

Adam's expression changed slightly, and he wanted to say something, but his younger brother Erin quietly pulled him back.

They were sent by Princess Renella specifically to supervise and assist Prince Imond.

However, Imond, who has always looked down on illegitimate children, doesn't seem to take them seriously.

A short while later, the two brothers came out of the tent.

"Ugh!"

Adam had a lot to say, but in the end, it all turned into a sigh.

Erin offered words of comfort.

The two brothers understood their commander's predicament at that moment.

Of course, it's not that Imond is inferior, but rather that there is an information gap and different levels of contact.

Imond was clearly an unruly person; usually, no one could catch his eye, and few could earn his respect.

At the same time, as a prince, he was excluded from the royal council.

There are many things we don't know.

This resulted in him being unable to understand the psychology of ordinary nobles, and being completely ignorant about the relationship between the Iron Throne and its vassals.

But Adam and Erin were born into humble circumstances and often accompanied the second-generation heir, Xiao Jie, so they knew much more about him.

First of all, Count Bockley of Copper Gate is a good man.

He wasn't a good person in the positive sense, but rather Count Bockle was a staunch member of the Black Party.

"was"

Ranila's position as crown princess was secure, and Imon served as regent for nearly ten years.

There was no longer a distinction between "black" and "green" in the palace.

Based on his background as a "former member of the Black Party," Count Bockle himself lived at court for several years, and his children served as squires and ladies-in-waiting at the Red Castle.

He even bought a house in King's Landing.

The nobles of Stormland were in an uproar over the Duke of Boros's rebellion.

No one is a fool.

You think we can just join the rebellion just because you say so?

Why! ?

However, due to the close relationship between lord and vassal, and the fact that the Earl of Bronze Gate had been loyal to the Baratheon family for generations, he was an unwavering vassal.

Count Bockle couldn't directly turn against them and instead join the Iron Throne's army in its campaign against the royalists.

Not to mention losing face.

Regardless of whether House Baratheon continues to rule Stormlands or a new lord takes over Storm's End, with its important "gateway" position at Bronze Gate.

If you get a reputation for "disloyalty" and backstabbing, it won't be easy to get by in Stormland.

Therefore, you, Imond, must write to Count Bockle.

The message must be persuasive and reasoned, urging me to pledge allegiance to the royal army and, after defeating the Baratheon family, to secure leniency for Lord Boros.

I'll let things slide then, and if the two armies are outmatched by a single move, you'll capture me alive and persuade me to surrender.

Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?

As a result, you treated my Bronze Gate City like a tough nut to crack, determined to destroy me.

That would allow you to pass through smoothly; the Copper Gate City is truly just for show.

And it wasn't just Count Bockle.

Adam and Eling exchanged a glance, recalling the replies from Eagle's Nest and Stonehelm.

Just as Imond had analyzed in the royal council, both families were absolutely loyal to the royal family.

But a loyal subject is not a dog that you can summon and dismiss at will.

Upon reading Imond's letter, both counts frowned in unison.

They want us to betray the lord, sacrifice our soldiers, and hold back the main force of Storm's End.

But what?
In the letter, you didn't even write the word "please".

Responding to the call?

nonexistent.

Little Prince Imond, how rude!

"The battle is at a stalemate; this cannot continue."

Adam was anxious, struggling to persuade his commander who looked down on them.

Elin, being more astute, decisively said, "Let's write a letter to the princess."

They cannot make this decision themselves; they must seek the decision of the Iron Throne.

"Okay, that's the only way."

……

Harrenhal, Lake God's Eye.

"Hiss!"

"..."

Several giant dragons soared above the vast lake, stretching their necks and emitting soft chants, appearing extremely joyful and carefree.

Are you sure you want to choose this location?

Helena's eyes were clear, her hands clasped tightly together, showing a mixture of nervousness and curiosity.

Renilla walked slowly along the lakeside, looking up at the circling Syracuse, and then turned her gaze back when she heard the sound.

"That's it."

Imon's gaze was firm, and what he saw was Thousand Faces Isle in the middle of the Divine Eye Lake.

This is the location he chose for excavating the volcano.

Just like the Bronze Gates that protect Storm's End, Harrenhal is a mountain that stands between the enemy and King's Landing.

They are close in distance and have a large territory.

A volcano could be excavated here to serve as a secondary capital for King's Landing.

When the winds and snows of the North blow in, the volcano will block the cold.

"You all step back, I'm about to begin."

With a flick of his wrist, Aemon acquired the Flame Hammer.

(End of this chapter)