Chapter 279 Damon suddenly appears
"Sir, let me help you relax."
With a serious face, Daniella knelt down by the bathtub and massaged her with her hands.
Rhaegar hesitated for a moment, but did not refuse the kindness and asked bluntly: "What is the scent on you?"
The fragrance of flowers can relieve headaches and most likely has the effect of replenishing mental energy.
"Does it smell good?"
Daniela blinked her shining eyes and said honestly: "It's my homemade fragrance powder, made from a very beautiful orchid."
Rhaegar was thirsty for knowledge and immediately asked: "What kind of orchids are there and where can they be picked?"
"The orchid seems to be called the Resurrection Orchid. The name is quite deceiving."
Daniella said the name of the flower, lowered her head silently, and whispered: "The orchid was a gift from a prostitute to my mother. My mother thought it was useless and gave it to me."
Saying these words, she felt her face burning with a sense of shame.
Deep down, she complained about her grandmother and mother.
Even though she was an illegitimate daughter, she didn't want to be born in a brothel and live in that chaotic environment.
As if she thought of something, Daniela quickly added: "The Resurrection Orchid is the name of the Valyrian people. It is said to grow in the Sea of Smoke. Occasionally, expedition teams will bring back this rare flower as a commemoration."
The Resurrection Orchid she got was by chance a few years ago.
Crush it to make fragrant powder and put it in a powder box that my mother discarded after use.
Because it was so precious and she couldn't afford other perfumes, Daniela had been reluctant to use it.
Rega listened silently, his headache relieved a lot by the girl's massage and the fragrance of the flowers. He thought about it: "Bring the pollen later, and I will replenish you with a bag of gold coins."
The Resurrection Orchid is hard to find, but it does work.
Don't let people suffer, spend money to buy the remaining pollen.
Daniella refused again and again: "My lord, you saved me, I can't accept your money."
Although pollen is her only remaining personal possession, it is not as important as her kindness.
Rhaegar was not pretentious: "It's up to you."
Daniella smiled and massaged harder.
a long time.
Rhaegar felt sleepy and couldn't open his eyes.
At this moment, a rustling sound came from behind.
next moment.
There was a warm and soft touch on the back.
Rhaegar didn't react immediately and opened his eyes blankly.
Soon, it feels crispy and soft with gentle rubbing.
Rhaegar was stunned and quickly tried to move his position.
What happened when he reacted?
As soon as he made a move, the hands above his head slid down and hugged his strong waist to prevent him from dodging.
"Sir, let me serve you and rest."
Daniela's face turned red and she whispered shyly.
Lei Jia's eyes twitched slightly, and he said speechlessly: "Let go, I'm not sleepy yet."
There is a ferocious female dragon waiting for him in Junlin, so he must not mess around outside.
He still remembers Jenny's lessons learned from the past.
He held his little hand tightly and said in a trembling voice: "Sir, you are a noble dragon controller. Please don't dislike me for being of low origin."
The first time I saw a dragon in my life was that it was controlled by a real dragon king.
Daniela felt from the bottom of her heart that she should sacrifice herself to be honored.
Smelling the fragrance of the Resurrection Orchid, Lei Jia felt complicated and leaned back slightly.
Wow...
The water in the pool gradually swayed.
…
Time flies, three days later.
At the port of the Rhoyne River, an exquisite three-masted sailboat docked, flying three red dragon flags.
Sailors carried supplies onto the ship, and a team of hundreds of well-equipped mercenaries maintained order.
On the shore, Rhaegar was dressed in black, looking at the blue sea.
"Prince, we will handle the government affairs you left behind strictly."
"The sea of smoke is somewhat dangerous. Prince, please be careful..."
The three newly appointed consuls stood behind them, reporting and reminding respectfully.
The old noble's face was serious, his eyes fixed on the sailboat, flashing shrewd light.
Teslio's face was expressionless, like a vicious wooden man.
Varos had a flattering look on his face and surrounded Rhaegar with all kinds of greetings, saying that he didn't want him to leave.
After several days of thinking, Rhaegar finally decided to go to the Sea of Smoke to explore the ruins.
Afraid of worries from King's Landing, he sent a message with a raven to explain the situation.
At the latest a month, he will definitely return riding a dragon.
Rhaegar has this confidence because he has made sufficient preparations and response strategies.
To ensure safety, he hired the best helmsmen and sailors in Volantis, as well as a team of elite mercenaries.
Half of these people have been to the Sea of Smoke and returned safely.
With the escort of this group of people, the risk factor of the trip to Yanhai will be greatly reduced.
Not long after, the goods were moved and everything was ready.
"Sir, you must come back safely, I will always wait for you."
Daniella bowed her head timidly and whispered goodbye.
Leila held her hand, her eyes slightly red and swollen.
The sisters had received great grace and did not want to leave their Savior.
Rhaegar smiled and said softly: "Please pay attention to your own safety, the voyage will not take long."
After that, he looked at the three consuls and said goodbye one by one.
The political power of Volantis will be completely handed over to three people.
Rega boarded the sailboat and ordered the mercenaries to escort the greyscale-infected sailors into the hold.
Greyscale patients cannot stay in the castle and are sent to the Sea of Smoke to be released.
"Hiss..."
The dark dragon shadow flashed past, swept through the strong wind and blew the sails, and rushed towards the high clouds.
On the deck, Rhaegar looked at the figure of the glutton, feeling confident.
There was danger in the Yanhai, and he didn't intend to go there alone, one person and one dragon in a daze.
He sailed into the Smoke Sea by boat, adopting the methods of ordinary fishermen and exploration teams.
The gluttons are escorting you in the sky, ready to support you in times of danger.
One person and one dragon are separated to minimize the risk.
…
The sailboat went out to sea and disappeared without a trace.
That night, a fire broke out in Volantis under darkness.
The source of the flames came from a long-established brothel.
The entire brothel was engulfed in flames, and neither the prostitutes nor the clients could escape.
The fire spread quickly and attracted the Tiger Pao Army to put out the fire.
A mile away, in an inconspicuous attic.
A figure in black robes stood beside the bed, looking at the fire in the distance.
A panicked shout came to his ears, and the figure in black robe chuckled: "Well done, the burning was very clean."
It can be seen that he planned the fire and was very proud of it.
"Sir, Varos is also in the brothel and may be found early tomorrow morning."
Another voice sounded from the attic.
The black-robed figure turned back and looked calmly at a fierce young man with a tiger-like face.
It is none other than the new Tiger Party governor, Teslio.
The black-robed figure looked at him for a while and said boringly: "Go down, the commander of the garrison should be at the fire scene to put out the fire."
Teslio was stunned for a moment, then responded: "Yes, sir."
Without stopping for too long, Teslio opened the door and walked out of the attic.
When he turned his head, a gloomy look flashed in his eyes.
The figure in black robe watched him walk downstairs, raised his hand and took off his hood.
Under the faint firelight, Damon's handsome face appeared.
"A dog that is not well-raised can be of some use."
Damon's eyes were cold as he expressed his evaluation of Teslio.
He had some dealings with Malachor, and his subordinates had already been in secret contact with him.
Malachor dies and Thethrio takes over.
Damon knew the man, a lustful, money-grubbing maniac, and could take advantage of him.
It’s also to blame that Rhaegar was short of time in selecting consuls and didn’t have time to carefully select them.
Of course, he didn't expect to completely control Volantis and reap the benefits.
Damon gently touched the stone slab on the window edge with his fingers, and sneered: "Emperor for a day, just a child's trick of playing house."
In a trading city-state like Volantis, where power and wealth are paramount, there is no so-called trust.
The dragon can intimidate for a day, but it will eventually leave.
He also expected Volantis to create due value, and fishing in troubled waters was the right thing to do.
"Quickly put out the fire... put out the fire..."
"..."
Heart-rending shouts came from the window, and there was silence in the attic.
Damon came back to his senses and stared at the burning brothel with contempt: "The bitch who soiled the glory of Targaryen..."
…
Time flies, and ten days pass in the blink of an eye.
Over a vast sea, haze enveloped the sky, blocking the scorching sun.
A three-masted sailing ship drifted alone.
Rhaegar stood on the deck, looking at the foggy sky, frowning slightly.
I don't know if it was an illusion, but there seemed to be some tiny ash floating in the air.
It's a little uncomfortable to breathe.
"Sir, we have entered the range of the Sea of Smoke."
A middle-aged sailor who was blind in one eye and short and stocky came over.
Rega nodded lightly and said cautiously: "Robert, put down the boat on the ship and send a few mercenaries ahead to investigate the situation."
"No problem, sir."
Robert slapped his chest and shouted the order in a loud voice.
He is one of the best sailors in Volantis and has survived several storms at sea.
With his outstanding commanding ability and enthusiasm, he won Rhaegar's reuse.
Plop——
A small wooden boat fell into the sea. Several mercenaries jumped on the boat and rowed forward with torches.
Rhaegar watched quietly without saying a word.
It's a stupid idea, but it works well.
The sea of smoke is shrouded in smog all year round, and visibility is very low.
It is safer to send out manpower to explore the situation first than to rush into the depths rashly.
Robert saw his worry and said carelessly: "Sir, I have been to the Sea of Smoke before. As long as we find the right direction, there will be no accidents."
"I hope it's as you said." Rhaegar responded lightly.
After saying that, he took out a rough chart and found the location of a red cross on it.
There is the ruins marked by the smuggling ship.
First there is the ruins of a stone arch bridge that stretches far away. After sailing along the ruins for a while, you will reach a remote rocky beach in a corner.
The location of the ruins is in a cave on the rocky beach.
Two hours later.
A cluster of fire appeared in the haze, and the exploring canoe slowly returned.
Robert leaned on the fence impatiently and asked: "Is there anything going on ahead?"
"Everything went well, except the smoke was too thick."
The mercenaries waved torches and shouted loudly.
Robert looked happy and asked, "Sir, let's go."
After confirming that nothing happened, Rhaegar muttered: "Sail for an hour first and find the correct position on the chart."
The scope of the Sea of Smoke is not large, and more dangers come from the old Valyrian sites on the north and south coasts.
The ruins are marked near the north shore. It is most likely a broken land plate. There is no need to explore the real land.
