Game of Thrones: The Red Dragon Lord.

Chapter 30: Invading Pirates

At noon, Gavin arrived at the appointment on time. During the chat with Frank, Captain Hassan and others, he also learned the specific plan of this voyage.

Frank had to deliver the goods to Rees within three months due to an agreement he had made with Governor Rees not long ago, otherwise his property in Rees might be confiscated, leading to bankruptcy. He had no choice but to embark on this voyage.

According to Captain Hassan's advice, after passing the Summer Sea, they would try to bypass the area around the Broken Arm of Dorne to avoid the area where the conflict was taking place. The ship would then sail south and head straight for its destination without refilling fresh water at any island in the Stepstones.

To this end, the ships have stored three times as much water and food as in previous voyages, but they are moving away from familiar routes and may pass through unfamiliar waters where storms are frequent.

At night, Gavin lay in the shaking cabin, with the sound of waves hitting the side of the ship and the creaking of wood in his ears.

His thoughts drifted in the darkness, thinking about the dangers he might encounter on this journey. His enhanced strength was his greatest asset. As long as he was strong enough, he would have the confidence and ability to deal with everything.

He opened the panel and added the 3 energy points obtained from the Heartbreaker Sword to the bow and the flame blade, raising both skills to the master level.

Host: Gavin Belleris
Age: 15
Bloodline:
Blood and Fire Dragonborn (development 33%): The bloodline of the Dragon King of Valyria, able to ride dragons and control fire, has just begun to awaken.

Domination:

1/33 (Your followers can be upgraded through the panel)

1 Intermediate Blood Dragon Guard (Blood Witch Puppet made with Dragonborn blood can be advanced twice)

skill:
Fire Manipulation: Master
Swordplay: Master
Sunblade: Master
Bow and Arrow: Master
Spear; Proficiency

Energy points: 0 (obtained by automatically absorbing the magic power floating around, or actively absorbing the magic power)
After watching the energy points being emptied again, Gavin became more eager for dragon bones. He planned to see if he could buy some after arriving in Rees, or wait until he became strong enough to explore the dragon cave in Belleris directly, where there would definitely be no shortage of dragon bones.

In the following days, the Golden Fleece, where Gavin was, sailed peacefully on the summer sea. The vast sea was like a huge piece of blue silk, with gentle ripples under the gentle breeze. The sky was as blue as a gem, and white clouds floated in it like cotton candy. The sun shone on the sea, shining with golden light, dazzling and bright.

Flocks of seagulls circled around the ship, their clear and melodious cries adding a bit of vitality to the tranquil sea. However, as the ship gradually moved away from the mainland, the seabirds gradually disappeared, leaving only the occasional fish jumping out of the water, their scales reflecting colorful light in the sun. Gavin even found a fishing rod and leisurely sat by the side of the boat to fish every day, enjoying this rare quiet time.

That day, Gavin was still fishing at the side of the boat with a fishing rod in his hand. Suddenly, he saw three blurry black shadows appearing on the sea level in the distance.

Gavin was full of doubts at first, staring at the approaching shadows until they became clearer and revealed their true appearance. They were three long black ships, heading towards the Golden Fleece. At this time, the sailor on the lookout pole rang the alarm bell with a look of horror.

"Ding! Ding! Ding!" The rapid sound of the bell instantly broke the calm on the ship, and the entire merchant ship was in chaos. The sailors ran around and shouted in panic, and the tools they were holding were thrown away at random, and the sound of collisions was endless.

Captain Hassan rushed out of the room with an angry face, shouting at the top of his voice: "Don't panic! Get ready for battle!"

When the crew heard the captain's order, they hurriedly picked up their weapons. Some couldn't find their swords in a hurry, and some took the wrong harpoon. The scene was in chaos. Frank also came to the deck with a pale face and stood closely with the captain. Looking at the shadow getting closer and closer, Frank's lips trembled and he kept praying: "It must not be a pirate, it must not be a pirate."

At this time, Gavin also walked over quickly. He first looked at the trembling Frank, then looked at Captain Hassan who was still calm, and asked, "If they are really pirates, can we turn around and avoid them now? After all, we are still far away."

The captain frowned, looking at the approaching black shadow, and said in a deep voice: "It's too late. The wind direction is not in our favor. Turning will only make us more passive. Moreover, our ship is sinking, and the opponent is a long ship with a good speed. We can't outrun it."

Gavin looked solemn, "Then we have no choice but to fight. We are not without a chance of winning."

Frank listened to their conversation, his body trembling even more violently, his voice starting to cry: "What should I do? My goods, my family..."

Gavin patted Frank on the shoulder and consoled him, "Don't panic. If a fight really breaks out, we may not lose."

Gavin quickly returned to his cabin, and with the help of the Blood Dragon Guards, he quickly put on his leather armor, prepared his weapons, and held the longbow tightly in his hands in preparation for the next battle.

But it turned out that the naval battle was far from what Gavin had imagined. When the three ships got closer and closer, Gavin could see the ferocious crossbows on the bows of the other ships and the ferocious faces of the pirates.

The sea breeze was howling, making the flags flutter, and Gavin's heart became more and more tense in the tense atmosphere.

The enemy's ships kept approaching at a very fast speed, surrounding the Golden Fleece, but did not board it.

After communicating with Hassan, Gavin also learned that the other party's flag represented the recently rising pirate king Black Shark "Earl", but he didn't know whether it was him who led the team or his subordinates.

Gavin held the longbow tightly in his hand and silently calculated the range. Suddenly, a pirate longship that was bypassing the ship fired a crossbow with a rope, hitting the right side of the Golden Fleece. Then, another pirate ship also fired a crossbow with a rope into the port side of the Golden Fleece.

After the two crossbows, the pirate ships did not make any other moves, but the other pirates on the lookout pole kept waving flags at the Golden Fleece. The flags fluttered in the wind, like the devil's grin.

Gavin's eyes became more fierce, and he cursed in his heart: "Damn it, the range of the flaming arrow is not enough. If I just use a bow and arrow, I can reach it, but shooting against the crossbow is undoubtedly courting death. I'm afraid that the Blood Dragon Guards can't withstand the power."

Gavin stared at the constantly changing flag signals, confused, and could only look at Hassan, who was standing beside him with a serious face and a frown on his face.

Frank paced anxiously, muttering, "What should I do? It's over. It's completely over."

The sea breeze became stronger and stronger, making everyone's clothes rustle, and at this time the Golden Wool seemed to be tightly grasped by a pair of invisible devil's claws.

(End of this chapter)