Game of Thrones: Roar of the Dragon

Chapter 176: Dragon Horn
Kingsport on Pyke, Iron Islands.

At this moment, large and small merchant ships loaded with cargo and passengers were passing by the mouth of King's Port, looking orderly and well-organized.

Moreover, in the waters near King's Port, longships of the Iron Fleet flying squid flags patrolled and cruised at regular intervals to maintain order in the sea.

If you are visiting the Iron Islands for the first time, you will definitely be amazed by how prosperous and stable King's Harbor is.

After all, in the minds of everyone in the Seven Kingdoms, the gathering place of these Iron Men who make a living by looting should be chaotic and disorderly, with fighting and killing happening every few steps.

Although it is not as serious as the civilians of the Seven Nations imagine, it was indeed like this in the past.

Dalton Greyjoy does have some real talent and knowledge. After he came to power, Theon established the rules of the Iron Islands.

It is forbidden for any Ironmen to attack merchant ships coming to King's Port for trade along the route, and the Iron Fleet is sent to patrol and protect the nearby waters.

He also replanned the previously chaotic layout of the King's Port and continued to expand it in all directions.

Originally, King's Port was just a pirate's stolen goods den full of violence and sex, but now King's Port looks like a large port city that is no less than Lannisport.

"Come on! Fresh oysters, two for five coppers, so tender and juicy!"

“Freshly baked rye bread, come and smell the aroma!”

“The Wood recruited a crew of odd-jobbers and headed for plunder on the Braavos route.

Two silver deer per month, food and lodging included, no need to sleep in the lower cabin."

“Recruit experienced veterans to do big things near Lannisport.

As long as it works, you will have concubines and golden dragons in abundance.

If you are interested, please come and discuss in detail! ”

As Dalton stepped onto the dock of King's Port from a merchant ship, his ears were filled with all kinds of shouts.

He opened his arms, raised his head and took a few deep breaths of the fresh air of King's Harbor, and immediately felt that all the fatigue from the journey was swept away.

After the defeat at Moat Cailin, he and his brother Velen fled towards White Harbor.

But they were chased and blocked along the way, which was very embarrassing.

Finally, he had no choice but to split the team into small pieces and escape separately from Veron.

Dalton robbed a small caravan on the road, and after dealing with the caravan members, they transformed themselves and took over the identity of the caravan.

At the same time, as the army of the White Walkers marched south, the eyes of the entire North were focused on Winterfell.

This allowed Dalton to use the identity of this caravan and escape from White Harbor on a merchant ship.

As for his brother Veron, he is probably still hiding somewhere in the North!
"King Dalton?"

Just when Dalton was completely relaxed, he heard someone calling his name.

He turned around and saw the general, wearing brand new armor engraved with a squid emblem and leading a large group of Ironborn soldiers, looking at him with suspicion.

"Hmm? It's Rawdon!
You brought so many people with you, are you planning to go to the northern border to meet us?"

Dalton looked in the direction of the voice and saw that it was his cousin, Rawdon Greyjoy, whom he had appointed to stay in King's Harbor.

However, the last sentence Dalton said was full of teasing tone.

Because so much time has passed since the attack on Bay Cailin, if Rotten really wanted to, he would not have led his men to the North now.

Roton also understood the meaning of the words, and immediately replied with a charming smile: "I haven't seen you, King Dalton, come back before.

I am very worried, but I have the responsibility to defend King's Port.

Secondly, the iron captains of Great Wyke were ready to make a move and tried many times to convene a new kingselection meeting.

I have spent every day protecting your Seastone Throne.

Now, Arthur Gubler of Great Wyke has proposed reconvening the ancient kingsmoot at 'Naga's Rib' on Old Wyke.

I am now ready to take people to stop their farce!"

The Seastone Throne is a throne that looks like a giant sea monster and is carved from a huge, shiny black stone.

It means to the Ironborn what the Iron Throne means to the people of the Seven Kingdoms.

The Kingsmoot is an ancient traditional ceremony held by the Ironborn, at which the captains of the longships of the Iron Islands vote to choose the new Iron King.

However, according to the records in "The History of the Iron Island", the last king selection meeting was held four thousand years ago.

According to the Collection of Questions, it has been more than 1,800 years since the last kingselection meeting was held.

In other words, this ancient traditional ceremony is almost equivalent to being abolished.

"It seems that some people are really eager to take the Seastone Throne from me!"

When Dalton heard this, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes, and he spoke in a cold tone.

“Yes, those who support reopening the Kingsmoot are basically a few iron captains from Great Wyck Island.

But except for Kuroshio Island and Oakmont Island, the iron captains of Old Wake Island, Harlow Island and Salt Cliff Island did not speak up to stop it.

They may also have ambitions to seize the Seastone Throne, but they just haven't shown it in public."

Seeing that Dalton's attention seemed to have been successfully diverted by him, Rawdon quickly threw out more information to attract hatred.

"Very good, then I will quietly follow you to attend the king selection meeting.

I want to see who the hell are!"

"As ordered!"

Seeing that he seemed to have completely covered up the matter, Rotten immediately responded happily and led the way.

Behind him, Dalton looked at Rawdon's back with cold eyes.

Humph! Guard the Seastone Throne for me?

I'm afraid he is trying his best to inherit my throne!

The reason why the Kingsmoot was stopped was probably because according to the order of succession, having Greyjoy bloodline would be more advantageous!
Humph, after this king selection meeting, I will settle this account with you one by one.

Before leaving King's Island, Dalton asked several of his personal guards to take boats to several islands.

As the King of the Iron Islands, he naturally has his own loyal and supportive Iron Captain.

If you want to win back those iron captains who have developed many ulterior motives, it won’t work just by talking to them!

After all the forces in the Iron Islands had made their preparations, they gathered at Old Wyke at noon that day.

Old Wyk ranks last among the islands of the Iron Islands in terms of military strength and prosperity, but it has an extremely sacred status in the hearts of the Ironborn.

Because according to legend, the Grey King killed the largest sea dragon, Naga, on the coast of Old Wyke Island.

The Seastone Throne where Dalton sits now was also discovered here by the ancestors of the Iron Islands.

So when the iron captains from the Iron Islands sailed to Old Wyk, they would dock on the distant coast.

Then, with a pilgrimage-like mood, he slowly walked towards the 'Naga's Rib'.

'Naga's Rib' is also known as Naga Hill. Legend has it that it is the fossilized remains of the Naga that was killed by the Grey Sea King.

If you stand on the top of Naga Hill, you can clearly see the forty-four huge rib fossils emerging from the ground.

They were like huge white tree trunks, as thick as the masts of a large ocean-going sailing ship and twice as high.

As time went by, more and more Iron Captains gathered in the Grey Sea King's Hall, which was built with forty Naga ribs as walls. This was the official venue for the Kingsmoot and the place where the new king was crowned.

Dalton, in disguise, followed Rawdon into the place and saw many familiar faces.

Of course, these familiar faces had always had a flattering smile in front of him before.

But now, each of them maintained an arrogant and stern expression, as if they were about to become the new king of the Iron Islands.

Deng Deng Deng!
The sound of a cane hitting the ground was heard, and the originally noisy Grey Sea King's Hall immediately became quiet.

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a Drowned God priest standing in the center of the hall, with iron ore and salt blocks hanging on his body as decorations, holding a driftwood stick and a bag of coarse salt.

Seeing that everyone had quieted down, the Drowned God priest immediately said in a loud voice: "The reason why I summoned all the ironborn today is because some ironborn suggested reopening the kingsmoot.

I wonder if there are other ironborn who object to this proposal?"

As soon as the Drowned God priest finished speaking, Rawdon couldn't wait to raise his hand and shout, "I, Rawdon Greyjoy, oppose the Kingsmoot.

King Dalton was simply missing, and there was no intelligence indicating that he had met with misfortune.

Therefore, there is no need to reopen the Kingsmoot. Dalton Greyjoy is still the King of the Iron Islands!"

"Hahaha! Rawdon, what you said is really ridiculous."

After Rawdon finished speaking, the Drowned God priest had not yet responded.

A middle-aged man wearing golden armor that was obviously expensive at first glance laughed first.

Then he continued to speak,
"The group of ironmen who went to Moat Cailin earlier had already brought back the flagships and longships of the Iron Islands.

Even if Dalton Greyjoy was still alive, how would he get back to the Iron Islands?
Besides, how could we recognize a king of the Iron Islands who had lost his longship?
According to the laws of the Iron Islands established by the great Drowned God priest Garon the Whitestaff.

When more than half of the Iron Captains believe that the King of the Iron Islands is not capable of ruling, the Kingsmoot can be reconvened.

I, Arthur Gubler, represent the Gubler family against Dalton Greyjoy.

Request to reopen the kingsmoot to choose a new king of the Iron Islands!"

"Our Merlin family also expressed dissatisfaction and demanded a king selection meeting."

"The Farwin family seconded the motion!"

Arthur Gubler was obviously prepared. As soon as he finished speaking, one iron captain after another stood up and loudly seconded his opinion.

Soon, the entire Grey King's Hall and more than half of the Iron Islands stood up.

Deng Deng Deng!
The Drowned God priest looked around the hall, then used a driftwood stick to quiet the scene.
He announced loudly: "Now, the result is obvious!

More than half of the iron races have requested a kingsmoot, so the proposal should be passed!

Please come to me, all those who are interested in attending the kingsmoot, and tell the ironborn of your talents and wealth."

This is the process of the king selection meeting!

Any Iron Captain could put in his or her name and become a candidate.

As the saying goes in the Iron Islands, 'Every captain is the king of his own ship'

Then, after delivering an impassioned speech, he presented the gifts he had prepared in advance to show his generosity and gain the support of other iron captains who did not run for election.

Once more than two-thirds of the Iron Captains shout out the name of a candidate at the same time, they are willing to support him as king.

Then the new King of the Iron Islands has basically been chosen.

Why is it basic?

Because after this, there will be another baptism of flooding, and only those who survive it can be considered the true King of the Iron Islands.

The baptism by drowning is a test from the Drowned God. The drowned person must drown in the sea water. If he cannot survive, he will be drowned.

If you drown, it is because you are not qualified and the Drowned God does not recognize you.

Only those who survive can officially inherit the Seastone Throne and become the new King of the Iron Islands.

As soon as the Drowned God priest finished his words, the iron captains, unable to contain themselves, stepped forward one after another and began to give passionate speeches.

After the speeches, they asked people to open the gift boxes they had prepared.

Among them are rare marine products such as seal skin and walrus ivory, as well as various weapons such as swords, daggers, axes, etc.

Some people were more direct and brought boxes of silver coins, copper coins and iron coins.

But these were small scenes, in which the Iron Captain from the Merlin family presented extremely eye-catching gold and various gems.

In terms of value, his gift is currently the most valuable!

Dalton had been watching quietly behind Rawdon. He had already decided to treat these things as compensation from these iron captains.

And finally, it was Arthur Gubler, who had been jumping up and down the most during this period.

He shouted excitedly, "To all the Iron Captains of the Iron Islands, I am honored to tell you that I have received the grace of the Drowned God.

It was He who guided me to convene the Kingsmoot again, and it was He who guided me to find this legendary treasure in the vast ocean!
Someone, bring my box up here!"

As Arthur's order was given, four soldiers from the Gubler family brought up huge boxes and opened them casually.

The box was filled with all kinds of rare treasures, but the most peculiar thing was a strange horn with a twisted appearance.

This strange horn is six feet long (about 1.83 meters) from head to toe, shining with black light, and covered with stripes of red gold and Valyrian black steel, which looks extremely extraordinary.

“Iron Captains, did you see that?

This horn is the legendary Dragon Horn, and the stripes on its surface are engraved with ancient magic symbols.

The dragonlords of Valyria blew the same horn until their doom came.

Through it, I can make dragons obey my call!
Dalton had been frightened by the dragons of the Targaryen family and had fled back from the Stepstones in a panic.

If you allow me to ascend the Seastone Throne, I will blow the dragon's horn and control them. I will enslave them!

We the Iron Race will conquer the whole world!!!"

"Alas!!!"

"Arthur! Arthur!"

Arthur's words were extremely tempting, and most of the iron captains were tempted by the future he described.

The sound of everyone calling out for Arthur seemed to echo throughout the entire Old Wyke Island.

Seeing this, Dalton knew that he could no longer allow the other party to continue to build momentum.

Hooray, hooray!
Just as he was about to stand out from the crowd, he heard a dull sound of breaking through the air.

The scene at Bay Kalin suddenly appeared in his mind.

So he stopped and looked quietly at Arthur who was looking up at the sky.

Just after the magic of the dragon horn was blown, a giant dragon immediately came to the door.

Blow it now and control the dragon!

The Grey King's Hall has no roof, so now hundreds of iron captains looked up and saw the huge monster appearing above their heads.

Like Dalton, they all turned to look at Arthur, expecting him to blow the magical dragon horn!

(End of this chapter)