Game of Thrones: The Strongest Dragon Mother

Chapter 72: The First Exploration of the Valyrian Ruins

"Guang Xiao is a two-handed sword, and my Longclaw is a bastard sword," said Mormont.

"Mongrel sword?" Dany was stunned.

Mormont looked around and found no example on the ship, so he pulled out the sword on his waist with a "clang" and explained with gestures: "Although my sword can be used with one hand, it is better to hold the hilt with both hands. It is good for power, so it is considered a two-handed sword."

The sword in Mormont's hand was 1.5 meters long from the tip of the sword to the end of the hilt, thanks to his tall stature of around 1.95 meters.

"In addition to the two-handed sword, there is also a one-handed sword that is used in one hand, which is a quarter to one-third shorter than this, and the hybrid sword is between the one-handed sword and the two-handed sword, counting as a half-handed sword, we also call it 'Mongrel Sword'."

"Hahaha, a two-handed sword and a one-handed sword give birth to a bastard sword." The strong Belwas laughed loudly, "What a bastard sword."

Mormont glanced at him, and said lightly: "Whether in Westeros or Essos, the bastard sword is the mainstream. One-handed swords are not good for slashing, and two-handed swords can't be wielded by ordinary people, let alone hold them against each other." enemy?"

Then he turned to Dany and said, "So, you see? The reason Lighthowl is expensive is because it weighs more Valyrian steel than Longclaw.

If Ned Stark sells his clan sword, Ice, to Tywin, it is estimated that he can sell 300 million golden dragons.The ice stood taller than most knights, a full 1.85 meters. "

1.85 meters tall, rich and handsome in the Valyrian steel sword!

Dani complained in her heart, but this tall, rich and handsome man took advantage of Lannister for nothing, and didn't get a single golden dragon.

But it is true that as Mormont said, most people can't use two-handed swords, so Tywin melted the ice to make two bastard swords, "Widow's Howl" and "Oathkeeper"?

Well, Ned Stark took the family sword to King's Landing, was beheaded himself, and the sword fell into Tywin's hands.

Mormont didn't know what she was thinking, and kept saying, "I'm not sure about the market value of Valyrian steel swords either. The Lannisters have money, and the world of the rich is different from that of us poor. As you can imagine, Mormont When the ancestors of the Meng family got the long claws 500 years ago, they certainly didn't spend 85 gold dragons."

"How much did Stark pay for the ice?" she asked.

"I don't know," Mormont shook his head. "Maybe Stark, like me, has long forgotten how much he paid for his own sword."

At this time, White Beard interrupted and added: "Your Highness, the division of two-handed swords, half-handed swords, and one-handed swords is not only determined by the length, but the key lies in the center of gravity of the hilt.

For example, the two-handed giant sword "Dawn" is a two-handed sword for many people, but Arthur Dayne is tall and mighty, with amazing arm strength, and can easily swing the great sword of Dawn with one hand.

So, by adjusting the weight of the trinket at the end of the handle, Jazz turned it into a one-handed sword, but when he died, the knights of House Dane changed it back to a two-handed sword. "

Mormont glanced at the old man in surprise, nodded and said, "The old man is right. Every sword should be like an extension of the master's arm. A real knight goes to the blacksmith to buy weapons, and almost never buys ready-made ones." , generally measure the arm span and arm strength, and let the blacksmith tailor it for him."

"Arthur Dayne, the legendary 'Sword of Dawn'!" Dany exclaimed again and again, "Viserys said that he is the best swordsman in the world, and only Rhaegar can compare with him."

The white beard showed reminiscence, and said with emotion: "Arthur Dayne is indeed superb in martial arts. He can eat skewers with his right hand while wielding a sword with his left hand, and knock down all seven Kingsguard today. As for Prince Rhaegar ,he"

Hearing the hesitation in the old man's words, Dany waved her hand and said nonchalantly, "I know Viserys is bragging, and Rhaegar is no match for Robert.

It's just that the Sword of Dawn is not a prince, and others don't need to brag about him. His strength must be authentic and credible. Why did he die in the hands of Ed Stark, who is not famous for his force? "

The old man pondered and said: "Any warrior, no matter how strong, fast, or precise he is, as long as he is human, he has limits. He can win a difficult contest, or lose a simple struggle.

I have seen a thousand jousts, and been in many wars, and know that there are many factors that determine a duel.

A small hole in the grass, or something filthy for dinner, might mean failure, but a sudden change in wind direction will grant you victory. "

Speaking of this, he glanced at Knight Jorah, "Perhaps the token presented by the lady on his arm can also awaken a God of War."

Da Xiong didn't expect the old man to involve himself in it, so his expression darkened immediately, and he said coldly: "Old man, be careful with your tongue!"

In the tourney at Lannisport, Mormont won the joust with a silk scarf gifted to him by Lynes.

But since then, he hasn't won a game.

This example is very vivid, very typical, and it is indeed a bit lossy.

At the end of the conversation, several people broke up unhappy, and Dany also left with her maid.

Glory fine-tuned the course and sailed towards the northerly west for two days. Dany saw the 'Sea of ​​Doom'.

The gray sky in the distance seems to have collapsed, connecting with the sea water, or, a huge tornado storm forms a barrier, enclosing the northern part of the Valyrian Peninsula like a seal—not only blocking the entry of external ships, but also Make it impossible for the demons in the ruins of ancient civilization to escape.

"We can't go any further, or the storm will tear us apart!" Grole yelled at Dany, and the strong wind blew his messy half-length black hair into the air.

"Stop it, then," Dany yelled at him too.

No need to shout loudly, the continuous storm in the distance not only brought whirling wind and thick water vapor, but also thunderous rumble.

Strange to say, under normal circumstances, if there is a huge sea storm ahead, the places not far from it will have rough seas even if there is no storm.

But the waters off the Valyrian peninsula are quite different.

The sky ahead was dark and heavy, and the strong wind and tsunami almost broke the boundary between the sky and the sea. The sky was the sea, and the sea and the sky merged.

But more than a dozen kilometers away, the sun is shining and the sea is calm. Except for the loud noise and gusts of wind, there is almost no effect.

It's as if a wall separates the two worlds. Inside the wall is a storm purgatory, and outside the wall flowers are everywhere.

Throwing the anchor into the sea, the three ships temporarily hovered on the sea surface. Dany left Grolai to control the rudder on the bridge. She, Jorah, and Whitebeard entered the cabin on the bottom floor to discuss the next action.

"Your Royal Highness, you must hurry. Now the place is calm. Maybe a few hours later, this place will become the center of the storm. The wall of the storm is not fixed, it can expand its range, and it will also shrink inward.

Whether it expands or shrinks, it will cause drastic astronomical changes in the vicinity. "Before leaving the bridge, Blackbeard warned Dany.

"I see." Dany called back.

Entering below the deck, the roar of the storm became a little lower, and several people were able to speak normally.

Seeing Dani, Whitebeard immediately persuaded him, "Your Highness, let's leave. I never thought that the sea near Valyria is so harsh. Even a giant dragon can't fly through that storm wall!"

"Oh, I didn't expect that either," Dani said helplessly, "It's unreasonable and unscientific. Continuous storms require a lot of energy. It's been hundreds of years, why hasn't it disappeared?"

Jorah didn't know what "science" was, but he understood what she meant, and said, "The rise and destruction of Valyria is a miracle. It's not surprising that such a miracle happened here and now."

"How's the environment in Sea of ​​Smoke?" Dani asked.

Valyria was built on a peninsula in the Summer Sea. During the Great Cataclysm, the volcano in the middle of the peninsula erupted, and the continent shattered into a strait where sea water boiled—the Sea of ​​Smoke.

Valyria was shattered into countless pieces, the land in the north turned into a sea of ​​smoke burning with hellfire, and the sea in the south was surrounded by a never-ending storm, making the environment extremely harsh.

Jorah shook his head and sighed: "The sea of ​​smoke is also very dangerous. The volcanoes on the bottom of the sea boiled the sea, and the reefs exposed to the sea were scorched to smoke, and the sky was almost covered by black smoke from the eruption of the volcano. Demons and sea monsters live there."

Under the harsh natural environment of submarine volcanic eruptions, the creatures that can survive are not demons, but they will also become demons.

"Dragon is not afraid of heat," Dany said hesitantly.

"But thousands of dragons in Valyria died in the eruption." Whitebeard poured cold water on her.

Although the words are not pleasant, they are also true.

"Okay, let Dahei hit the storm." She said helplessly.

"Squeak—"

The bare mast with the sail rolled up trembled slightly in the wind, and the three little dragons folded their wings and curled up on it, as quiet as stone sculptures.

At this moment, under Dani's order, the big black and blood-red pupils suddenly opened, and he jumped down suddenly, flapping his wings and gliding towards the storm.

Dany was one with his soul, and on the way forward, she kept observing the situation of the storm wall with her big black eyes.

"Dahei, pull yourself up."

The big black circled and flew upwards, flying higher and higher, and getting closer to the storm ahead. Gradually, the big ship on the sea surface became a black spot on the blue curtain.

"Crash-"

His vision flickered for a while, as if the helicopter was out of control, and the strong wind ripped the wings of Dahei's flesh, making the sound of whipping cooked cowhide.

"Hold on, hold on, follow—"

Just as Dani wanted him to fly along the direction of the wind, Dahei had already adapted to the stormy environment. His wings were lifted up to reduce the area exposed to the wind, and then his long tail flicked slightly, like a balancer, stabilizing his torso.

Like a gliding paper airplane, Dahei floats and sinks in the storm, swinging back and forth, but is as stable as an old dog.

"Wow, Dahei, that's great!" Dany encouraged excitedly.

"Crackling—boom!"

In the gloomy wind, a branch-like silver-blue grid suddenly flashed, and one of them just hit Dahei's neck.

Dani let out a muffled snort, feeling that her eyes were going black and her ears were buzzing. Time slowed down in her consciousness, and it seemed like several hours had passed in a short moment.

"Karixi, what's wrong with you?" the maid exclaimed.

In the spacious cabin, Dani, who had been closing her eyes and not speaking, suddenly let out a cry of pain. Two streams of bright red blood flowed across her pink lips and white chin from her nostrils, and her body also fell to one side as if drunk. Ya reacted quickly and immediately supported her.

"Hey, it's unlucky, Dahei was struck by lightning, I will help him share part of the damage." Dani waved her hand to calm the nervous crowd.

(End of this chapter)