Game of Thrones: The Red Dragon Lord.

Chapter 40 Pirates outside Shipwreck Bay

Upon hearing the news, Gavin immediately set off and rushed over with the Blood Dragon Guards.

During this period, Gavin strictly controlled the entry and exit of Shipwreck Bay in order to prevent the news of the change of ownership of Shipwreck Bay from spreading, in order to achieve the purpose of deception. He hoped that some of the former Black Shark "Earl"'s men outside would lose their patience and come to Shipwreck Bay, so that Gavin could catch them in the trap.

As soon as the two ships docked, they were quickly taken over by Gavin's men. All the crew members were disarmed, tied up, and then taken to the dungeon. The two captains were tied up like dumplings and brought to Gavin in a dusty state.

Facing Gavin's interrogation, the two captains were in turmoil. They knew their current situation very well, and knew that resistance or concealment would not end well.

The captain on the left had a twinkling look in his eyes, and was weighing the pros and cons quickly in his mind. He thought of his wife and children waiting for him to return home. If he lost his life because of his stubbornness at this moment, what would happen to his family? Moreover, the owner of Shipwreck Bay had changed, and the fate of the black shark "Earl" was uncertain. The situation was hopeless, and there was no point in continuing to resist. So he took a deep breath and decided to tell the truth.

The captain on the right was also filled with fear and helplessness. He recalled the days when he was drifting on the sea, and experienced countless storms and dangers, but he had never felt as desperate as he did now. He knew that Gavin in front of him was not a good person. From the fact that he could control the Shipwreck Bay so quickly and decisively, it could be seen that he had extraordinary means. If he insisted on concealing it, not only would his life be in danger, but his brothers would also suffer.

In these short yet long seconds, the two captains experienced a fierce struggle in their hearts. In the end, fear, helplessness, and the desire to survive prevailed. They looked at each other and saw the same decision in each other's eyes.

The captain on the left lowered his head first, and said with a trembling voice: "Sir, we dare not hide anything, and we will tell the outside world the truth." The captain on the right immediately echoed: "Yes, sir, we only ask you to spare our lives."

Then, they seemed to have opened up their chatterboxes and told each other everything they knew without holding back.

Through the confessions of the two captains, Gavin learned about the situation outside. In the previous conflict with the Dornish, both sides suffered heavy losses, the Dornish had completely withdrawn their defenses, and there were few fleets left.

Most of the pirates out there are still following the previous orders of Black Shark "Earl", focusing on recuperation and guarding against the counterattack of the Sonn family. However, since no new orders have been issued for a long time, two ships were sent to check.

They now control Bloodstone Island and two unnamed islands, but Grey Knuckle Island is still under the control of the Thorn family and has not been captured. However, Grey Knuckle Island has lost its fleet and the ability to go out to sea. Currently, the trade route of the entire Stone Archipelago has been completely controlled.

Gavin stroked his chin, lost in thought. The Dornishmen's shrinking defense did not mean they had given up resistance, and they could counterattack at any time. The Thorn family firmly controlled Greyhook Island and would not give it up easily. Once the enemy's fleet had rested in Lys, they would definitely return to the Stepstones, and the long-term interruption of the trade route would force the Kingdom of the Three Daughters to take action.

Gavin had already begun to plan his next move. He wanted to take advantage of the temporary weakness of all parties, completely recruit the pirates outside, gradually expand his influence, gain a firm foothold in this turbulent sea, and establish his own hegemony.

Through the reorganization during this period, Gavin has initially stabilized his rule in Shipwreck Bay, but due to the short time and external threats, his rule is still unstable. As long as he can recruit and defeat the pirates scattered outside in the next action, he can completely replace the black shark "Earl", consolidate his rule and control most of the Stone Steps Islands. Gavin, who has made up his mind, decides to take the initiative and take advantage of the information asymmetry to raid the pirate forces outside Shipwreck Bay.

On an unnamed island, a bonfire was burning, reflecting the pirates' wild and unruly faces. Hook "Todd" and several of his pirate captains were reveling, and the air was filled with strong alcohol and vulgar laughter.

Each of them held a prostitute from Rees in his arms, and they were flirting and behaving wildly. The clinking of glasses and the noisy shouting and cursing were intertwined, and the whole scene was chaotic and lively. Some people were drunk and staggering; others were arguing with their companions, their faces flushed.

Suddenly, one of his men came running to report: "Boss, the two longships we sent out earlier have returned, and they are followed by two sailing warships and five longships, all flying your flag."

After hearing this, Hook "Todd"'s face changed, and he pushed the prostitute away and shouted, "Stop drinking!" The noisy scene instantly quieted down, and the pirates looked at each other. Hook "Todd" stood up, straightened his clothes, and walked towards the seaside with his men to greet them.

There are dozens of islands in the entire Stone Archipelago, but only eight of them have fresh water. Four of the five islands close to trade routes are controlled by the black shark "Earl".

This unnamed island is one of the five islands with fresh water on the trade route. As one of the most trusted deputies of Black Shark "Earl", Iron Hook "Todd" is responsible for garrisoning here with 10 longships and 800 pirates.

The wooden dock was simple and small. With eight longboats docked at the moment, it was already crowded. After docking a sailing warship, there was almost no extra space. In the distance, Iron Hook "Todd" stood on the dock, waiting anxiously.

The sailing ship slowly approached the port, and the crew quickly threw out heavy ropes. The sailors on the shore caught them and tied them tightly to the huge wooden stakes.

The pedals were lowered from the side of the ship with a dull sound that blended with the sound of waves hitting the dock.

Gavin led the Blood Dragon Guards down from the boat. Seeing the newcomer, Ironhook "Todd" was puzzled. He ran towards Gavin and asked with a smile, "This brother looks unfamiliar. Is he a new recruit of the boss?"

Gavin responded: "No, I'm not. As for the boss you mentioned, you can decide for yourself." After that, the Blood Dragon Guard handed a small wooden box to Hook Todd.

Ironhook "Todd" took the wooden box with doubts. When he slowly opened the wooden box, a pungent smell of lime hit him. The head of Black Shark "Earl" lay quietly in the box, his face was as pale as paper, and his skin was slightly mottled due to slight decay. The traces of lime were unevenly distributed on the head, making it look even more hideous and terrifying.

(End of this chapter)