Game of Thrones: I Created the Magic Web

Chapter 71 The Land of Smoke and Salt

In the land of smoke and salt, Dragonstone Island, surrounded by volcanic smoke and stormy waves, is about to welcome its new owner.

The port was crowded with people.

Nearly [-] warships of the Royal Fleet at anchor were beating drums and roaring like thunder.

As far as the eye can see, countless masts are covered with dazzling golden flags, shining golden light, as if the crowned stag flags have been planted all over the world.

All this was because of the ordinary merchant ship slowly approaching on the sea.

Everyone's eyes closely followed the movement of the merchant ship, watching it enter the dock bit by bit, lower the anchor, and stretch out the steps to disembark.

A voice sang: "Greetings, King of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, Lord Joffrey I of House Baratheon, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms and Warden of the Realm."

The princes of the Narrow Sea immediately knelt down on one knee with all the people, and said loudly: "Long live His Majesty Joffrey I!"

step~step~
Joffrey went down to the port step by step, only Jon with black hair and Ser Barristan in white robe and armor and sword beside him.

"Don't be rude, get up."

Joffrey raised his hand, watching every face that was getting up.

The handsome man wearing the silver seahorse coat of arms has long bright golden hair, an ancient and proud family, a family that has declined, the Earl of Tidehead Island, Monford Velaryon;
Behind the banner of seven golden seven-pointed stars is the pious follower of the Seven Gods, Gunther Sanglas, Earl of Fairport;

The old man covered with red crab embroidery is full of respect and obedience, Earl of Crab Island "Red Crab" Adrian Celtiga;

Beneath the blue swordfish coat of arms is a fat and frail boy.Lord of Sharp Point, Duran Bar-Amon;
And more secondary princes and knights.

He saw all the vassals of Dragonstone.It took only three days to notify, and the princes came so neatly, at least their attitude was correct enough.

But the reason why he left the team was not just for the allegiance of these people.

Joffrey walked towards Stannis' widow, Selyse Florent, "Mrs. Selyse, the death of our second uncle is a great blow to us, but please don't fall down, even if it's just for your daughter Xi Lin."

Stannis is dead, Dragonstone Island is sealed to himself, why is Selyse still not leaving?Does she still have delusions about Dragonstone? !

Joffrey smiled at the little girl beside him.Shireen immediately shrank timidly behind her mother.

Shirene had a bad impression of her cousin, whom she had never met. Both her parents had said bad things about her cousin, so it must be true.

Mrs. Selyse didn't answer, her eyes were full of vigilance and resistance that couldn't be concealed.

Onion Knight Davos Seaworth thanked his wife: "Your Majesty's sincere concern is really inexplicable. Please forgive me, Madam is just too sad, and Miss Shirene is even more sad. She has hardly spoken during this time." .”

Joffrey nodded in agreement, "I think so too. It's better to let Shireen follow me back to the Red Keep. It's more lively there and has more playmates, which is enough to gradually offset the sadness in my heart."

Shireen tugged on her mother's skirt even harder.

At this time, Earl Velaryon came over and asked respectfully: "I don't know what important instructions Your Majesty has for this trip, we will definitely do our best."

Joffrey glanced at him. "No hurry. We'll talk about it tonight at the meeting in the Hall of the Picture Table. Now."

He looked up at the high castle, "A fortress built by Valyria. You are all used to the spectacular scenery of Dragonstone Island, but this is my first time here. Will you show me around?"

The earls all relaxed their expressions, and immediately surrounded His Majesty the King out of the port, vying to introduce the special features of Dragonstone Island to His Majesty.

It was a very harmonious and peaceful meeting.

……

This blackstone castle on Dragonstone is truly remarkable.

Thousands of stone statues of hellhounds and long pterosaurs live on it, and the stone statues several feet high seem to come alive at any time and attack all living people.

Even after hundreds of years of wind and frost, the hideous stone statues are still intact, and the traces of bird droppings and the like do not affect them standing on the city wall, deterring all enemies who peep here.

Among the stone statues, Joffrey leaned on the city wall and looked at the castle, only to feel that there were huge dragons with black stones as flesh and blood in front of him.

The hall is a dragon lying on the ground, and its huge mouth is the gate for people to enter and exit;
The kitchen is a curled-up dragon, with smoke and steam belching from its nostrils;
Sea Dragon Tower and many other towers are stone dragons of different sizes, sleeping or holding their heads high;

Even enlarged, the entire castle itself is the head and neck of the dragon, thus turning Dragonstone into a vast dragon lying in the sea.

"It's a rare miracle in the world."

Joffrey couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

The carving of the stone statue can still be piled up with a lot of manpower and sophisticated technology, but how did such a huge castle shape the shape of a dragon?

With this kind of stress structure, can the material strength of the black stone last for so many years?It's so unscientific.

Lord Velaryon responded proudly, "The great old Valyrian Freehold built it with magic, and each tower was fashioned from the rock that made it so unique."

"It's a pity that the doomsday catastrophe is coming." Earl Sanglas looked devout, "Praise the seven gods. Valyria shouldn't offend the gods, it's a pity."

Lord Velaryon glared at him.

Joffrey pointed to the most unscientific Dragon Tower, "Let's go over there and have a look."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

All the princes immediately took orders respectfully and ran to the front to lead the way for His Majesty.

Regardless of Madam Selyse's polite refusal, Joffrey insisted on picking up little Shireen with red eyes and striding forward, completely treating Dragonstone Island as his own home.

No one dared to say it wasn't here.

Everyone understands that His Majesty the King is still the Prince of Dragonstone at least for now. As long as he does not bestow this title, Dragonstone and the vassals under his jurisdiction will always be His Majesty's personal belongings.

Now it seems that His Majesty probably has no intention of granting the title.

The earls were all thinking about how they should react.

According to Lord Stannis' law, Dragonstone should belong to Miss Shireen.

If it follows the tradition that Dragonstone belongs to the heir to the Iron Throne, it's either Prince Tommen or Lord Renly.

If His Majesty insists on holding on to it, even merging Dragonstone Island with the royal realm from then on...

The squalling wind on the top floor of Feilong Tower continued to scream, showing a gloomy and terrifying look.The earls stood behind His Majesty, looking at the raging sea in the distance.

Who will be first?
"My lords, I heard that there are many beautiful dragon crystals on the island. Let's hurry over and have a look while the sky is still bright, so as not to delay the evening gathering."

Joffrey looked away from the spire and looked at the respectful princes.

There are two faint magical lights on the tower, one familiar and one strange.There are also a huge amount of dragon crystal deposits and hot volcanoes underground, which is really a treasure land.

He sighed, "The palace needs someone to preside over it too much. I can only stay on Dragonstone Island for one day."

The Onion Knight bowed and said, "There is no one mining the Dragon Crystal, and there are only some abandoned mines on the island. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Joffrey smiled, "No problem."

"It's fine if it's dilapidated. It's neater and cleaner when it's tidied up."

The earls said yes again and again.

Why doesn't it sound like you're talking about Dragon Crystal?
(End of this chapter)