Game of Thrones: The Red Dragon Lord.

Chapter 57: Sea of ​​Smoke
Two days later, five warships led by Belleris headed towards the Valyrian Peninsula.

The summer sea is sparkling, the warm sea breeze gently caresses the sails, the sea water presents a deep blue, as if blending with the sky, and the white clouds are reflected on the sea, like a dream.

However, when the fleet entered the sea of ​​smoke, the scenery suddenly changed.

The sky here was gloomy and depressing, with thick dark clouds that seemed to be pressing down at any time. The sea was filled with strange fog, making the vision blurry.

The Sea of ​​Smoke is a mysterious and dangerous sea.

According to records, this place experienced the Doom of Valyria hundreds of years ago.

That terrible disaster caused the earth to crack, flames to shoot into the sky, and boiling magma to rage like a torrent. The whole world seemed to have fallen into an endless hell.

On the day of the doomsday catastrophe, it seemed as if the end of the world had come. Volcanoes hundreds of miles around the Valyrian Peninsula erupted simultaneously. Endless ash, smoke, and flames spewed into the sky like violent demons.

The hot and hungry flames spread rapidly like wildfire, and even the powerful dragon soaring in the sky was burned to death by the raging fire.

The earth shook violently, and the cracks that opened up were like a huge mouth of the abyss, ruthlessly swallowing up the proud palaces, solemn temples, and bustling towns of Valyria.

The once sparkling lake water instantly boils and evaporates, or turns into a pool of highly corrosive acid.

The Fourteen Fire Peaks of the lava volcano on the Valyrian Peninsula erupted with devastating force, with boiling lava spraying high into the sky, as if to ignite the sky.

Countless dragon crystals poured down from the red clouds like a rainstorm, bringing with them deadly danger and mysterious power.

In northern Valyria, the land crumbled and shattered, and the scene looked like the Day of Judgement.

The surging sea water poured in and filled the sunken earth. This disaster tore the land around the city of Valyria into countless small islands. Strange smoke filled the space between these islands, forming the terrifying Sea of ​​Smoke that was later formed.

The fleet sailed slowly on the Sea of ​​Smoke and stopped when it was about to approach the ruins of Valyria.

Gavin continued to sail towards the depths of the sea of ​​smoke on the Belleris, while the other ships stayed behind to provide support.

As the Belleris moved deeper into the sea of ​​smoke, the fog became thicker, but some traces of Valyrian ruins could be vaguely seen gradually appearing on the shore, and the surrounding scene became increasingly terrifying and eerie.

Both banks were filled with scenes of decay and decay, with withered vegetation drooping shriveled on the cracked earth.

From time to time, there were bubbling pools of corrosive acid on the ground, making sizzling sounds and emitting a sickening pungent smell. The thick fog was like a heavy curtain, covering everything and making it difficult to see the road ahead.

From the depths of the fog, the roar of monsters could be heard from time to time, as if it was a roar from hell, which was horrifying. The sound was sometimes low, as if it was telling of endless pain; sometimes it was sharp, as if it was warning intruders.

Every roar cast a shadow on the hearts of the crew members, and fear spread among the crowd like a plague.

On the second day of sailing in the sea of ​​smoke, some of the crew members began to feel unwell. They looked pale, their eyes were dazed, their bodies were shaking constantly, and the horses in the cabin became very irritable, and one horse even bit the crew member who was feeding them.

Gavin also felt physical discomfort, as if there was some force in the air corroding his body and he had to constantly consume the magic power in his body to resist it.

Feeling the corrosion of the unknown power, Gavin made a prompt decision to distribute the prepared potion to the crew. After taking the potion, the magic power brought by the potion relieved the symptoms of the crew, but the discomfort was still there. Gavin knew that he had to hurry up, otherwise the potion would no longer work if he stayed here for too long.

As the ship approached the destination, it slowly approached the shore. Suddenly, a huge wave rose up from the calm water without any warning, and a three-meter-tall monster rushed out of the water and jumped onto the deck of the Belleris using its hands and feet.

The monster was huge and covered with sticky liquid. Its front claws were like sharp scimitars, flashing an eerie luster in the dim light. Its teeth were as sharp as saw teeth and very dense, exuding a terrifying aura.

The monster pounced on the sailors on the ship at an astonishing speed, and with a shrill roar, it tore a sailor into pieces in an instant. Blood splattered in the air, staining the deck red.

The other sailors screamed in terror and fled in all directions. Terror filled the entire ship. Their eyes were filled with despair and helplessness, as if they had seen their own death.

Seeing this, several Blood Dragon Guards quickly stepped forward.

But in the first battle with the monster, he was defeated.

Each attack of the monster was as powerful as thunder. The Blood Dragon Guards tried their best to resist. The swords collided and sparks flew.

Gavin came to the deck upon hearing the noise, stood at a distance and observed silently, secretly surprised in his heart that the power of this monster was far beyond that of the Blood Dragon Guard.

Its movements were agile and fierce, and each of its attacks was full of deadly threats. However, as the Blood Dragon Guards cooperated with each other and formed a siege, the monster gradually lost the upper hand.

After a fierce battle, the Blood Dragon Guards successfully chopped the monster into pieces and killed it completely.

Gavin approached the monster's body and looked at it carefully.

Its front claws are sharp and extremely long, able to tear armor apart easily, and its hind claws are thick and powerful, allowing it to even stand while attacking.

It had no skin, and its flesh was exposed, as if it had been corroded by strong acid, presenting a disgusting color. Its twisted face and hideous and dense fangs made people shudder.

Gavin guessed in his heart that the previous expedition team might have been attacked by something like this. It seemed that the danger did not only come from the ruins on land, but there were also dangers in the sea.

During the rest of the voyage, Gavin did not encounter any monsters, but everyone on the ship was still nervous and frightened.

Finally, on the third day of the voyage, the Belleris arrived at its destination, but its draft was too deep to get too close to the shore.

Gavin did not hesitate at all. Except for leaving a few Blood Dragon Guards in the cabin, he took the rest of the Blood Dragon Guards and the horses he could still control, boarded the boat, and rowed towards the shore.

On the boat, Gavin looked at the surrounding environment, his vigilance not diminished in the slightest.

The atmosphere in the ruins of Valyria was extremely depressing, as if even the air had become heavy.

The trees on the shore were twisted and deformed, as if struggling in pain.

The decayed building was crumbling, as if it would collapse at any moment.

(End of this chapter)