Game of Thrones: I Became a Crown Prince For a Day Chapter 244

Chapter 244 Smelting Dragon Stone for the First Time

 A few days later.

 Riverlands, Harrenhal.

After more than half a month, the five towers are still dark, and the remaining ruins of the buildings are filled with thick smoke.

 “Prince, are you sure the dragon... can work?”

In front of the Burning King Tower, Leonor looked at the Unsullied who were busy, looking embarrassed.

At this moment, the Unsullied carried pieces of rubble from the ruins and threw them into a large pit that was one person deep.

 In addition to gravel, the pit is filled with ashes dug out from the ruins.

In addition, there is a dark and sticky lump of dragon... excrement.

  Dragon dung is different from the excrement of other creatures. It has a light odor and less formula.

The temperature of magma is not very high, about the same as boiling water.

Dragon is a magical creature after all, and its whole body is filled with fire elements.

Soon, the sound of bubbling boiling water came from the pit.

That dragon dung was caused by it.

 Not only is it easy to use in large quantities, it is also cheap and labor-saving.

Rhaegar squatted on the edge of the pit, groped his chin, and muttered, "It should be fine."

Rhaegar was delighted when he heard the sound and quickly stepped forward to check.

The dragon is a top-level magical creature. Just scratching something from its body is enough to smelt dragon stone.

 As soon as the eaten cattle and sheep enter the stomach, they are completely digested by the gastric juice.

According to the knowledge of blood witchcraft [Dragon Stone], it is probably a mixture of a handful of dragon dung mixed with a large amount of stone and mortar.

He waved to Gray Worm who was guarding the side and said hesitantly: "There's a lot of dragon dung. Send someone to fish it out."

 “Yes, Prince.”

 I sniffed it, but there was no breath at all.

 “Jiligulu…”

 Seems to have thought of something.

　　【Dragon Stone】In the knowledge, the dragon kings of ancient Valyria often used dragon dung to build black stone wonders.

Gray Worm had a strange look in his eyes and called two Unsullied to scoop up dragon dung.

Rhaegar shouted loudly and asked people to bring in several stone pits one meter long and half a meter wide.

Rhaegar's eyes lit up: “It's almost done.”

Rhaegar walked away from the pit, walked up to the glutton, and gave the order: "Dragonfire, man!"

Rega thought carefully and said with a straight face: "Of course not only dragon dung, but dragon scales, dragon blood, dragon bones, including stones stained with the dragon's breath, are all important forging materials."

rest assured!

 “Hiss…”

 Under the high temperature of the dragon flames, the gravel in the pit gradually melted and mixed with ashes and dragon dung.

　　The glutton hovering in the sky slowly landed and glanced at the pit with disgust.

 Dragon scales, dragon blood, and dragon bones are too precious, and dragon dung has become a consumable material for low-end versions.

 The material in the pit disappeared, leaving behind a bubbling black magma.

 The two-meter long horse spoon reached into the pit and scooped up a full spoonful of dragon dung.

  Dragon stone is an unpopular magical creation.

 The remaining feces are all black mucus, a bit like lava that is not hot.

 Zila…

 “Quick, get the mold.”

 The glutton stopped his dragon flames, and Rhaegar opened his eyes.

Rhaegar touched the glutton's scales with his hands, closed his eyes, and murmured a spell under his breath.

 Each one is durable and has no odor.

 The smelting process requires a bit of magic.

 The materials are ready and the main show begins.

 Leonor said helplessly.

The glutton snorted, and the dragon's snout aimed at the pit and sprayed dragon flames.

 An Unsullied One stepped forward to check the pit and said blankly: "Prince, it seems to have been successful."

“Prince, I have never heard of using dragon dung to make black stone.”

 The Unsullied used a large ladle to scoop out the black magma and poured it into the stone pit.

 While fishing for black magma, Rhaegar discovered a characteristic of this material.

 It solidifies very quickly!

 As soon as I took it out, white smoke started to come out of the spoon.

Pour it into the stone trough and quickly set it into shape.

 Become pieces of black dragon stone that fit the model.

Rhaegar smiled broadly and tapped the surface of the black dragonstone.

Dangdang…

 Bangbang is hard and the material is solid.

 He turned around, looked at Leonor, and raised his eyebrows proudly.

 As if to say: "How is it, sir?"

Leonor was so shocked that he could not speak for a long time, and his face was surprisingly serious.

 Although there is an element of magic in it.

 However, facing this kind of creation skill intuitively gave him a great shock.

Leonor raised his hand tremblingly and said excitedly: "This kind of technology can only be said to be the knowledge of ancient Valyria!"

  Simply unheard of, unseen.

The current construction technology in Westeros still relies on stonemasons and masons.

Masons chisel large stones into shapes, and masons mix plaster made from plant ash and yellow mud.

This process is not only slow, but also relies heavily on manual labor.

A stonemason may not be able to carve out a few useful stones in a day's work.

Black dragon stone only requires stone, mortar and dragon dung, and can be smelted into shape in just a few moments.

 Just follow your heart and take whatever shape you want.

Rhaegar's eyes were eager: “That's not all.”

As he spoke, he motioned for the Unsullied to scoop out a spoonful of black magma and pour it onto the formed black dragon stone.

 Zila…

 When the two come into contact, hot white smoke will emit.

 The smoke disappeared, and the black magma solidified into a bulge, merging with the black dragon stone.

 This means that black dragon stones do not need to be stacked and constructed.

 Perfusion method is more useful.

 Leonor looked at it for a moment, his jaw almost dropped in shock.

It took a long time to calm down.

 Shaked his head and smiled: "Prince, no wonder you want to exchange the intact Stone Hedge City for Harrenhal."

Harrenhal was burned in such a terrible state that it no longer met the living conditions of the nobles.

At the dinner a few days ago, Leonor agreed to the request to exchange territory. The Strong family moved to the territory of the original Bracken family and inherited Stonehedge and most of the territory.

Harrenhal and the territories under its jurisdiction were returned to the royal family, and were granted to Rhaegar as a lifelong domain.

 Leonor was originally very happy.

Harrenhal is nothing more than a ruin after all.

Although the location of Shili City is a little worse and the castle is a little smaller, overall it is still the best choice.

 Especially the territory and people under its jurisdiction are far richer than the Strong family's original wealth.

Of course, he is very satisfied now.

Although there are differences between Harrenhal and Stonehedge, the meanings they represent are very different.

Harrenhal is the core hinterland of Westeros.

 He shoulders the great responsibility of supervising the riverlands and guarding against the valley and the northern border.

 with the nobles who have been granted the title of Harrenhal throughout the ages, all of them are die-hard loyalists to the Targaryen dynasty.

 Even if it doesn't last in a family for a long time, the end is not good.

Leonor would be happy to change his clan land to Shili City.

 In this way, House Strong reduces the risk and can reintegrate into the aristocratic power of the Riverlands.

After thinking about the pros and cons, Leonor opened up the situation and said seriously: "Prince, the Strong family is taking over Stonehedge City. Old Tully and I will find a way to transport the stones Harrenhal needs."

Harrenhal's architectural complex was reduced to ruins, with the five towers and city walls of the main frame intact.

 If you want to smelt black dragon stone, you need a supply of stone materials.

 This point is borne by the Tully and Strong families.

There is no need to mention that the Strong family has exchanged a good territory and of course they have to repay the royal family.

 The Tully family is purely making compensation.

 There was a private war between Blackwood and House Bracken, and there was an outright rebellion.

As the Governor of the Three Forks and the Duke of Riverrun, Old Tully was forced by his vassals to the point of being almost captured.

 His title was not reduced because an heir died in the Tully family.

 There is still hard work without merit.

Repairing Harrenhal requires a lot of stone, and Old Tully must contribute.

 You have to work hard!

 After finishing the smelting of the black dragon stone, there is still business to do.

 Walking into the Burning King's Tower, Rhaegar sat on the high throne of the lord.

In addition to Leonor, several other people came in.

Robb, Gray Worm, and True, the unnamed maester.

 “Robb,” Rhaegar said in a loud voice.

Robb knelt down on one knee and said respectfully: "Prince."

Rhaegar gave Leonor a look and said solemnly: "Robb, you have made contributions in the Battle of the Stepstone Islands and the War of Rebellion. I asked my father to take credit for you."

Robb raised his head when he heard this, his eyes full of excitement.

He had already heard the news from Samwell, who had become Lord of Raventree.

 The prince seems to intend to make him a knight of oath.

 Follow the prince for life and have the opportunity to obtain territory and castles.

 Leonor coughed twice and drew his eyes to him.

 Looking at Rhaegar, his eyes were inquiring.

Rhaegar nodded and left it to him to speak.

Amid Robb's high expectations, Leonor said solemnly with a straight face: "The king has decreed that Robb Hewen be made Baron of Stone Mill."

 “Baron!”

Robb suspected that he had heard wrongly, and his hands were shaking.

 “That's right, Baron Stonemill.”

With a smile in his eyes, Rhaegar joked: "Don't worry, I'll pay for your castle construction from my private treasury, and I won't let you live in a thatched house."

Robb's eyes were red and tears were streaming down his face.

 “Thank you, Your Majesty, Prince.”

Baronet is the lowest title, but it is still a title.

 Several levels higher than the so-called sworn knights.

He knew Stone Mill, a piece of territory ceded to the royal family by the Blackwood family.

 Located on the north bank of the Red Fork River, the land is fertile and the residents can farm and fish.

　　“Okay, a man's crying appearance is not pretty.”

Rhaegar waved his hand and warned: "Now that you have a title, you can change your surname, draw up a family crest, and leave your identity as an illegitimate child behind."

 “Yes, Prince!”

Robb Qiang held back his tears and nodded vigorously.

 After awarding the reward, Rhaegar motioned for him to go down and take a moment.

Robb is a good subordinate, loyal, capable, and a leader.

The baron sealed him was considered to buy horse bones.

  Gather the hearts of the Second Son Group.

What's more, the territory of Stone Mill is not as simple as it seems.

Stone Mill is located between the Blackwood and Strong families.

 It acts as a barrier to prevent friction between the two families.

Nor is he afraid of Robb changing his mind.

 The territory was divided from the Blackwood family and stuck at the landing point where the Strong family crossed the river.

 There will be contact with both families, but neither will be very harmonious.

Rhaegar spoke again: "Grey Worm."

 Gray Worm marched out, spears tapping the ground.

“Gray Worm, do you know how to train the Unsullied?”

Rhaegar asked directly.

Gray Worm's face froze and he was too frightened to speak.

Rhaegar slapped his forehead and said helplessly: "It's my fault that I said it wrong. It should be the physical fitness and combat training of the Unsullied. There is no need for self-erasure and castration."

 With a territory, it is indispensable to train an armed force.

 No soldier is stronger than the Unsullied.

 Gray Worm breathed a sigh of relief and said in a deep voice: "No problem, but there is an age limit. It is difficult to persist if you are over 16 years old."

 The Unsullied have been trained since childhood to hone their selfless and firm will.

 As an adult, the muscles and bones have grown and the mind has become fixed.

 The training value is too low.

Rhaegar immediately agreed: "Don't worry and do it boldly, I will fully support you."

　　There were many children and teenagers among the slaves who defected, and Flea Bottom was also a gathering place for orphans and illegitimate children.

 There is no shortage of troops.

 (End of this chapter)

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