Game of Thrones: Dawn of Justice

Chapter 17: Toothbrush and Toothpaste, Arrival at Storm's End

"Haha, never mind them. The king and the prince's affairs are none of our business!"

Robert laughed and took a sip of wine. At this time, the grilled fish was sizzling, the skin was golden and fully cooked. Robert immediately blew on it happily and took a bite. Although it was hot, it was extremely delicious.

Garen also smiled and nodded.

This is true.

If the royal family is not in chaos, they will have no chance.

Garlon didn't mention it anymore, and like Robert, he began to enjoy the pleasant sea breeze and delicious grilled fish.

In the evening, Garlon and the other two returned to the castle and were invited by Earl Selwyn to have a big meal.

After dinner, Lord Selwyn told Robert and Ned to go to bed early, as they would be setting off for Storm's End the next morning. Renly's nameday was the day after tomorrow.

The next morning, Robert woke up in his clean and comfortable guest room. He put on his clothes simply and just opened the door. He saw a maid standing at the door with a wash tray.

"Master Robert, these are toiletries specially prepared for you."

"What is this?" Robert's eyes were quickly attracted by a miniature "brush" next to the water cup.

"Master Robert, this is called a 'toothbrush'. It's used to clean teeth and mouth, similar to a chew stick. It was invented by Master Garlon. He specifically asked me to bring it to you."

The toothbrush was invented by Galen?

Clean your teeth and mouth?
Robert suddenly realized and became interested.

"And what is this?"

Robert pointed to a small box made of whale bone next to the "toothbrush". The box was filled with black-green paste, and a faint fresh smell emanated from it.

"This is called toothpaste. Put some on your toothbrush to clean your teeth better."

"Interesting, I'll try it!"

Robert took the tray from the maid and went back to his room to try it out immediately with great interest.

Then, I was shocked by her beauty!
The dark green paste smelled similar to the sour grass that people in Storm Land usually chewed to freshen their breath, but it was even fresher.

It also contains wood ash, charcoal, and something else, and it tastes sweet.

Paired with a toothbrush that seems to be made of horsehair stuck to a wooden stick, you can clean each tooth with great care.

Robert fell in love with this feeling instantly.

He usually likes to eat meat and drink, and has been complained by women more than once about the strong smell in his mouth.

Now after brushing his teeth, his mouth feels incredibly fresh, and when he looks in the mirror, his teeth even seem whiter.

After rinsing his mouth, Robert put the toothbrush into his pocket without saying a word, and packed up the box of toothpaste as well.

Then he ran excitedly to Ed's room, pushed the door open, and saw Ed brushing his teeth with great interest.

The two expressed their surprise and admiration for the toothbrush and toothpaste, then went downstairs together to find Garlon.

“How is it? Is the user experience okay?”

"Great, Garen, how did you come up with that? It's genius!"

Robert was really shocked, and he admired Garlon even more than when Garlon defeated him yesterday.

Cleaning his teeth in the morning used to be a pain, but now he actually finds it a pleasure.

"Galon, how did you secure these horsehairs to the stick?"

Ed was also very surprised.

Garlon smiled and said, "Drill many small holes on the wide end of the stick, then poke clumps of horsehair into them, secure them with fish glue, then clean off the excess and polish it until it's smooth."

"Isinglass? I see."

Ed nodded thoughtfully.

Fish glue can even be used to make compound bows, and there is no problem gluing a toothbrush.

"What about this toothpaste? What is it made of?"

Robert asked excitedly.

"Salt, wood ash, charcoal pellets, sour grass leaves, mint, honey, and so on."

Garen said something briefly.

These were some cleansing substances that he knew from memory, combined together.

In addition to these, he also added the mucus released by boiled flax seeds to make the toothpaste thicker and have a paste-like texture.

This method was told to him by scholar Amo.

Making toothpaste is still very troublesome. In order to research the best ratio formula, Garlon spent a full six months.

But the results are still very good.

Garlon even felt that the toothpaste he invented was much better than the toothpaste on Earth. After all, it was pure natural and made of real ingredients.

"Awesome!" Robert exclaimed sincerely.

"Garlon, is this a gift for me?" Robert guarded the toothbrush and toothpaste in his hand slyly, fearing that Garlon would take them back.

Garen smiled. "Of course, I'll give them to you. I'll also give you ten more sets, Robert, Ned. You must give them to the lords in the Vale and the North. Do you understand me?"

"Galon, you want to..."

Ed immediately understood what Garlon meant. This kind of toothbrush and toothpaste was too tempting for the nobles, especially the noble ladies and young ladies. It was definitely a way to make money.

"That's right." Garen nodded with a smile.

"Garlon, how much do you want to sell this thing for?" Robert asked curiously.

Garlon wanted him and Ed to help promote it, so he was naturally happy to do so.

"Well, the toothbrush is tentatively priced at 10 silver deer. As for toothpaste, it's 50 silver deer per box."

“That’s not expensive!”

Robert nodded repeatedly. With this price, he could throw away the chewing sticks and sour grass leaves in the future!
Robert decided to be a loyal customer of Garlon in the future.

He had previously thought about shamelessly coming to beat up Garlon's autumn wind often.

As a result, a box of toothpaste was only 50 silver deer, which was really cheap!

Ed didn't say anything. He didn't think it was cheap, but he didn't think it was expensive either.

Looking at their expressions, Garen couldn't help but smile. He knew that the nobles of Westeros were willing to spend such a small amount of money.

In fact, the price he set was ridiculously high.

You should know that 1 gold dragon is equal to 210 silver deer, and 1 silver deer is equal to 56 copper coins.

One copper cent could buy a sausage and a dime of beer.

50 silver deer is basically equal to a fisherman's entire year's catch income.

This small box of toothpaste has been tested by Garlon and is just enough for a month if used once in the morning and once in the evening.

In other words, if a noble used the toothpaste he sold all year round, it would cost him 600 silver deer a year, which is approximately equivalent to 3 gold dragons.

How much does a box of toothpaste cost? With mass production, Garlon can easily reduce the cost to 20 copper coins per box.

After all, things like salt, wood ash, mint, and fish maw are very cheap.

The whale bone box that holds the toothpaste is worth as much as the toothpaste itself.

The toothpaste that costs 20 copper coins is sold for 50 silver coins. That's a huge profit!
The key point is that the nobles don't think it's expensive. Garlon thinks that selling toothpaste may become a major source of income for Tas Island in the future.

His initial plan was to take the upper-class route and let the great nobles use it first.

Once the nobles all used toothbrushes and toothpaste, the knowledge would naturally spread to the knights below.

Rich knights will definitely follow suit.

Businessmen should do the same.

In this era of lack of oral care and widespread bad breath, toothbrushes and toothpaste are like thunder and lightning. Once you use them, it is difficult to look down on other means of cleaning teeth.

It's probably the same as if you've used paper to wipe your butt, it's hard to use twigs or leaves to wipe your butt again.

Robert and Eddard both promised Garen that they would promote his toothbrushes and toothpaste in the Stormlands, the North, and the Vale.

These two dukes' sons still have great power.

They can definitely make sure that all the nobles in the three major regions of Stormland, Dale, and the North know about toothbrushes and toothpaste.

As for the Westerlands and the Reach, the nobles in these two places are the richest and do not require much publicity.

Rich people naturally pursue enjoyment.

Let his father, Lord Selwyn, take care of the Riverlands and Dorne. Garlon believes that his father still has some connections.

Even on the continent of Essos across the Narrow Sea, Garlon felt that his father could open up sales channels.

The location of Tas Island is really good. Over the years, the Tas family has had some friendships with many merchants and big families in the free castles on the continent of Essos.

With this kind of relationship, borrowing money or begging for favors is definitely not an option.

But if you have something good that catches their eye, and ask them to promote or distribute it, they will definitely be happy to do so.

The merchants and nobles on the continent of Essos are even richer than the nobles in Westeros.

After all, they are playing with slavery.

Garlon estimated that in the next few years, once the sales of toothbrushes and toothpaste were fully opened, he would make a lot of money.

The key is that the money is endless.

It’s no less than the wine and beverage business of Qingting Island.

When Garlon was making toothpaste, he conducted special research for a long time, striving to prevent it from being pirated in a short period of time.

He estimated that no one would be able to completely copy it in the next three to five years at least.

And after three to five years, the war of the usurpers will begin.

The continent of Westeros was in chaos, and if anyone dared to steal his business, Garlon wouldn't mind taking advantage of the War of the Usurpers to kill them.

It would be even easier once Robert came to power. He could use his relationship with Robert to get a patent for toothpaste.

With Robert's support, the nobles of Westeros should not dare to confront the House of Tarth.

After talking about toothbrushes and toothpaste, Earl Selwyn also ordered people to prepare breakfast.

After chatting and laughing and finishing breakfast, they began to pack up and prepare to set off.

After giving some instructions to Lord Selwyn, his butler Claude, and the coach and security captain Goodwin, he took Garen, Brienne, Robert, Eddard, and some servants and attendants to Sapphire Harbor to board the ship, set sail, and headed for Storm's End.

Around afternoon, under the scorching sun, the group arrived at Storm's End.

Before reaching the shore, Garen saw Storm's End standing on the cliff.

This towering castle stood on the cliffs of Cape Wrath. The gray-black stone walls shone with a cold luster under the scorching sun, like an ancient giant beast rising from the bottom of the sea, with silent majesty.

The castle's massive round tower pierced the sky, its banners fluttering in the wind, the faint glimpse of the crowned stag of House Baratheon. Below, waves crashed against the jagged rocks, creating a deafening roar and splashing white foam, as if declaring the wildness and unyielding nature of this land to those who came. From afar, Storm's End blended seamlessly with the surrounding winds and waves, seeming both a guardian of this coast and a lone warrior fighting against the elements.

Robert proudly told Garen and Eddard how strong Storm's End was and its history.

The ship circled and landed at the port of Storm's End in a place where the waves were relatively calm.

Lord Stephen Baratheon brought his second son Stannis to wait at the port of Storm's End.

Stannis was twelve or thirteen years old at the time, but he was about the same height as Garion. He looked quiet and reserved and didn't like to talk.

Duke Baratheon is a gentle, tall and thin middle-aged handsome man with black hair and blue eyes, and a constant smile on his lips.

Garlon thought that in the original book, the Duke died unjustly.

He and his wife were returning from the continent of Essos, and when they were about to reach home, their ship sank on a reef right at their doorstep and they died.

Of all the people on the ship, only one person, "Patch Face", survived.

The key point is that the Duke's reason for going to Essos is also very strange.

Mad King Aerys asked Duke Stephen and his wife to go to Essos to help Rhaegar choose a bride with silver hair, purple eyes and pure Valyrian blood.

What do you call this?

Does this require a duke to go in person, or should the couple go together?

Garen didn't know whether this was because Aerys was stupid or if there was some hidden conspiracy.

Garen calculated the time and it seemed that this was about to happen.

However, Garen did not intend to stop or remind him.

He didn't care whether Duke Stephen lived or died.

His principle is to respect the fate of the characters in the story and not to meddle in other people's affairs.

Led by Duke Stephen, Garlon and his party passed through the extremely heavy gate of Storm's End and entered Storm's End.

The door was made of black oak, inlaid with iron bars, and seemed heavy enough to withstand a thousand troops. Behind the door, a spacious courtyard came into view. The ground was paved with flagstones polished smooth by sea breeze and rain, and traces of moss could be seen in the cracks between the stones.

There is a watchtower at regular intervals on the wall. The guards on the tower hold spears and have sharp eyes, looking down at everything below.

In the center of the courtyard, a simple yet sturdy weapons rack held swords, shields, and battle axes, evidently used for the guards' daily drills. Several soldiers, draped in cloaks bearing the Baratheon stag emblem, polished their weapons, their armor clashing with a resounding metallic sound. In the distance, the neighing of horses could be heard, and in the distance, several sturdy warhorses could be seen being fed hay by servants in the stables.

The air is filled with the salty smell of sea salt, mixed with the faint scent of soil and horse manure, intertwined with the whistling sea breeze, creating a unique atmosphere.

On one side of the courtyard, a wide stone staircase ascended to the main entrance of the keep. On either side of the staircase stood several weathered stone carvings depicting stags and ancient storm kings. Although the details had been smoothed by wind and sand, they still exuded a sense of majesty.

Looking up, the huge round tower of the main fort rose into the clouds, the flag on top of the tower fluttering violently in the strong wind, making a "crackling" sound. In my ears, the roar of waves crashing against the reefs never stopped.

When they entered Storm's End, Brienne was obviously overjoyed, but her good upbringing made her behave very well. However, Garen could still tell from the strength of her little hands and the light in her eyes that she was very happy.

Come to think of it, this was practically six-year-old Brienne's first time off the island of Tarth.

Lord Selwyn had never taken Brienne off the island before.

Duke Stephen asked his servants to serve salt and bread. After the salt and bread were served, Duke Stephen asked his servants to lead Garlon and others to the guest rooms to rest.

After saying goodbye to Robert, Stannis, Eddard and others, Garen also prepared to go to the guest room to rest for a while. After all, the waves near Storm's End made people dizzy.

"Garlon, wash up and pack up. There will be a dinner on the rooftop of Storm's End tonight. I'll take you to visit some old friends."

Before entering the room, Earl Selwyn said something to Garlon.

"Okay father."

Garen nodded.

This time he came to Storm's End mainly to get to know the nobles of Westeros.

However, Garlon did not see the mischievous smile on Earl Selwyn's lips.

(End of this chapter)