Game of Thrones: The Red Dragon Lord.

Chapter 29: Golden Fleece

At Luca's invitation, the two went into the pub to have a drink. Gavin also wanted to learn about the situation outside to make plans.

After a few simple greetings, Gavin asked Luca about the situation in Essos. In order to decide which city-state to go to, Luca said that he didn't know much about the news of Essos recently. Since he was cured by Gavin, he has been staying in the port of Old Town to recover.

However, having been in the port for a long time, he was quite familiar with the situation on the Narrow Sea. He suggested that Gavin should not go to Essos at this time.

After asking in detail, Gavin realized how chaotic the situation on the Narrow Sea was.

The narrow sea is now full of dangers. The Sean family, as the pirate lord, was unexpectedly defeated by the suddenly rising new pirate king, the black shark "Earl". Under desperation, the Sean family had to lead the remaining fleet back to Rees.

At this time, the Black Shark "Earl" was making every effort to eliminate the remaining forces of the Thorn family in the Stone Steps Islands, causing the area to fall into extreme chaos.

Merchant ships that once only had to pay tolls to pass safely are now attacked for no reason. Merchants are in danger, and the trade routes of the Stone Steps Islands have become precarious.

Not only that, the ambitious Black Shark "Earl" also clashed with the Dornish. The two sides have fought many times for control of the western part of the Stepstone Islands.

Any ship passing through there is likely to be sunk. This fierce conflict is still ongoing and it is unlikely to be resolved in a short period of time.

Because of the ongoing war in the Stepstones area, ships departing from Oldtown for Essos are extremely rare and risky.

Luca suggested to Gavin that if he must go to Essos, the best way would be to go to King's Landing and then take a boat to Pentos, which would effectively avoid the war.

King's Landing is an important capital of Westeros. Ships frequently come and go at its port, and the royal fleet cruises on a long-term basis. The route to Pentos is also relatively safe and stable.

After listening to Luca's explanation, Gavin couldn't help but ponder. If he traveled from Oldtown to King's Landing, it would probably take nearly two months.

It usually takes only two months to travel by boat from Oldtown to Tyrosh, the nearest city to Essos.

This means that choosing to go to King's Landing and then to Essos will not only be a tortuous journey, but will also take more time and energy.

Gavin frowned, silently weighing the pros and cons of the two routes in his mind.

Gavin made a decision quickly. He looked at Luca and asked, "Although there are few ships departing from Old Town, there are still some. Can you help me contact some ships that are about to depart?" As he spoke, he quickly took out a few gold royals from his pocket, and with a few "clangs", he placed them steadily on the table.

"Yes, of course. Because of the war in the Stone Steps Archipelago, any ship that transports goods to the other side can now earn more than 10 times the profit of the past, so naturally there are many desperate people." Luca said excitedly, his eyes flashing with greed, and put the golden dragon on the table into his pocket.

Gavin asked the waiter for a piece of paper and a pen, quickly wrote down the address of his hotel, and handed it to Luca. "Come here to find me when you have news. If I'm not here, leave me a message through the waiter at the hotel. I'll pay you a sum of money after the matter is done."

“Don’t worry, Luca will bring you good news soon.” Luca said excitedly, his voice trembling slightly with excitement, his eyes full of eagerness to act.

After returning to the hotel, Gavin began to prepare materials. Unexpectedly, he met Luca the next morning. Luca was very happy and said excitedly, "I have heard of a merchant ship that is willing to set off, but their destination is Rees, and they will not set off until 5 days later. What do you think? If possible, I will take you to meet the owner of the merchant ship."

Gavin silently calculated the time and concluded that all the materials could be prepared in three or four days.

He agreed directly: "Okay, I won't go to meet him, you go talk to the other party. There are two of us in total, I require a private room, and I am willing to pay more for the boat fare." After sending Luca away, Gavin immediately returned to the house and started working.

Five days later, Gavin and the Blood Dragon Guard boarded a merchant ship called "Golden Fleece".

Considering that Gavin and the Blood Dragon Guard were both wearing light leather armor at sea, the patterns on the leather armor were delicate and exquisite, gleaming in the sun.

Each of them carried a sword, Gavin's hilt inlaid with gems and the scabbard carved with exquisite patterns.

In addition to the sword, Gavin also held a bow bag in his hand, which contained five hard bows specially prepared to prevent accidents and to be used in battle.

Gavin stood on the boat with the Blood Dragon Guards, looking towards the old town with a serious look.

The Blood Dragon Guard was carrying a large box on his back, which contained the potions and ritual materials that Gavin had carefully prepared.

At this time, the old town looks peaceful and mysterious in the morning sun.

The golden sunlight shines on the ancient buildings and winding streets, outlining charming light and shadows. The rolling hills in the distance connect with the blue sky, like a grand painting. The sea breeze blows gently, bringing a salty smell, and the waves hit the side of the boat, making a crisp sound.

The merchant ship slowly set sail. Gavin took one last look at the old town, then turned around, walked towards the cabin against the sea breeze, but met the owner of the ship at the cabin door.

"I didn't expect it to be you, Sir Gawain. I am the owner of this ship. My name is Frank Brown." The speaker was a middle-aged man. He was wearing an exquisite robe. The emerald buttons shone with a warm luster in the sun. He wore a huge gem ring on his hand, showing his considerable wealth. The corners of his mouth had a perfect smile.

Hearing the other party's address, Gavinton was curious and bowed slightly and asked, "Hello, Mr. Frank, you seem to know me?"

Frank laughed heartily and said, "Sir Gawain, I had the honor of watching your jousting in High Court before, and later heard that you were knighted. It is my honor to have you on board my ship this time. I don't have to worry about the safety of this trip with a master like you accompanying me. I wonder if I can have the honor of inviting you to lunch later?"

Gavin smiled and said, "I am honored to receive your invitation. Please allow me to go to the cabin to put my luggage first. I will definitely be there on time at noon."

Frank nodded and said, "Of course, Sir Gavin, I'll be waiting for you in the captain's room."

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(End of this chapter)