Chapter 47 Messenger and Bloodline Development
From a distance, the dock of Gray Knuckle Island was in ruins, and there was no sign of a ship. Everything seemed desolate.
However, the area of this island was second only to Bloodstone Island in the entire Stone Steps Archipelago. The island had a large population, and in terms of defense alone, Gray Knuckle Island could be said to be the best in the Stone Steps Archipelago. There was only one entrance to the island, and the rest of the island was all high cliffs.
The catapults and crossbows built on the cliffs on one side of the entrance were particularly eye-catching. The huge machines seemed to be ready to give the invading enemy a fatal blow at any time.
Once the ship approached, it would be sunk by the boulders fired by the catapults before it landed on the dock. It was these powerful defense facilities that prevented the Black Shark "Earl" from capturing it.
Gavin stood at the bow of the Belleris, holding the guardrail with both hands, staring at the Gray Knuckle Island in the distance, frowning, and lost in thought. The sea breeze blew past, ruffling his hair, but could not blow away the solemnity in his eyes.
"This bone is really hard to chew." He muttered to himself, "Strong attack is definitely not possible. Although the newly modified three-bow crossbow can barely reach the catapult on the cliff, it is obviously not a wise move to exchange fire with the enemy. Moreover, the enemy has many defensive facilities and the fleet cannot get close. It seems that we can only think of a way to sneak attack."
He kept deducing the feasibility of various tactics in his mind. "At night, we can use a small boat to sneak onto the island. As long as we send 30 blood dragon guards, we will definitely be able to control the catapults and crossbows on the cliff. If it doesn't work, we can destroy them. Once successful, the opponent will be a toothless tiger, and my fleet will be able to land on the island easily." Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, as if he had foreseen the dawn of victory.
Gavin turned around and walked to the second deck. Gavin looked serious and ordered the soldiers beside him: "Order to return!"
As Gavin's order was issued, the entire huge fleet responded quickly and began to slowly turn northwest, aiming directly at Bloodstone Island.
Gavin looked ahead, and had made plans in his mind. This time when he returned to Bloodstone Island, his first task was to continue to reorganize his army.
Although he claimed to have 70 warships, less than half of them could actually be put into normal use.
Those pirates who had just been recruited made it difficult for him to be completely at ease, but fortunately, after a period of careful reorganization, the situation had improved and they could barely be put into combat.
At present, Gavin has successfully recruited 1,500 troops through various means such as recruiting pirates and actively recruiting from Bloodstone Island. Fortunately, these soldiers are sailors or people who deal with ships all year round. Otherwise, it would be impossible for such a large force to start all the available warships.
After sailing for a day, Gavin returned to Bloodstone Island.
Gavin, who had just boarded the dock, received the news that the Dorne messenger had arrived, and the other party was waiting in the city lord's mansion.
Gavin received the other party in the reception room.
After the messenger saluted Gavin respectfully, he handed over Prince Doran's letter.
Gavin read the letter carefully, with a satisfied look on his face. The letter indicated that Dorne was willing to reach a preliminary agreement to restore the trade route, and thanked Gavin for killing the black shark "Earl". It also mentioned that an envoy would be sent to Gavin in the near future to discuss the restoration of the trade route with Gavin in person. If nothing unexpected happens, everything should follow the old rules.
Gavin looked at the messenger with a smile and said, "Please tell Prince Doran that I am very much looking forward to further cooperation with Dorne, and I also welcome the arrival of the envoy. Bloodstone Island will be ready to welcome your envoy."
The messenger saluted again, saying that he would definitely convey the message, and then Gavin ordered people to properly entertain the messenger.
After sending the messenger away, Gavin came alone to the treasure house located underground in the city lord's mansion.
Seeing Gavin's arrival, the two blood dragon guards immediately helped Gavin open the door.
In the treasure house, boxes of golden dragons were placed in the corner, and there were numerous precious items such as gems, pearls, spices, etc.
Gavin had counted it before, and with the previous seizures and his own, the entire Bloodstone Island currently has as many as 300,000 gold dragons stored, not counting the jewelry and crafts placed aside. Gavin did not look at these things, but walked towards the depths of the treasure house.
A huge and complete dragon bone was neatly placed inside, and there were three boxes of fragmented dragon bone crafts next to it. Some were found by Gavin after he captured Bloodstone Island, and the rest were purchased by him through merchant ships during this period.
Looking at the dragon bones in the field, Gavin still felt that it was not enough. Dragon bones are extremely difficult to purchase. Although there are many placed here, only a small part of them still contains magic. The rest have been absorbed by Gavin. It would be good if the remaining dragon bones can provide him with 2 points of energy.
As for the weapons made of Valyrian steel, there is no shadow of them so far.
"I will collect them slowly in the future. I will always be able to collect them by guarding such a large trade route." Gavin thought helplessly.
Sitting on the throne beside him, Gavin put his hand on the dragon bone and absorbed it. Gavin opened the panel.
Host: Gavin Belleris
Age: 15
Bloodline:
Bloodfire Dragonborn (development 33%): The bloodline of the Dragon King of Valyria, dragon control and flame control, initial awakening.
Domination:
33/33 (Your subordinates can be upgraded through the panel)
32 Primary Blood Dragon Guard (Blood Witch Puppet made with Dragonborn Bloodline can be advanced twice)
1 Intermediate Blood Dragon Guard (Blood Witch Puppet that has been advanced once can be advanced once)
Skills:
Flame Control: Master
Swordsmanship: Master
Flame Blade: Master
Archery: Master
Long spear; Mastery
Energy points: 24 (obtained by automatically absorbing the magic power floating around, or actively absorbing magic power)
Looking at the 24 energy points on the panel, Gavin was slightly excited, but he was hesitant whether to increase the development of blood or improve the strength of the Blood Dragon Guard.
For now, the strength of the Blood Dragon Guard is enough, and the improvement of blood development can increase the number of commands and physical fitness. Considering that he will go to Belleris's dragon cave for adventure in the future, Gavin decided to develop blood first, and then improve the strength of the Blood Dragon Guard when he has abundant energy points.
Afterwards, Gavin added all the energy points to blood development. With the improvement of development, he felt that his physical fitness became stronger and stronger, and even the control of fire became more handy.
Until Gavin increased the development of blood to 51%, he found the difference. After exceeding 50%, 2 points were needed to develop 1%. I wonder if it will be different when he reaches 60, 70, and 80 in the future? Will the required points increase again?
Thinking of this, Gavin decided to use the remaining 5 points to upgrade the Blood Dragon Guards. After all, the strength of the high-level Blood Dragon Guards had not been tested yet.
