151. Chapter 150 You are a pirate, I am a robber
Author: Kel'Thuzad's Cat
Chapter 150 You are a pirate, I am a robber
Tas Island is located in the north of Shipbreaker Bay, separated from the mainland by a strait.
This is a very beautiful place with mountains, lakes and waterfalls, alpine pastures and shadowy valleys.
Because of the blue waters nearby, Tas Island is also known as the "Sapphire Island".
The high mountains here block the storms blowing from the Narrow Sea, so the Storm Kingdom's fleet sometimes anchors on the west coast of Tarth Island to take shelter from the wind.
The vassals of the past generations on the island of Tarth are called "Duskheart", yes, he is the father of the beautiful Brienne.
Tarth is the closest to the Stepstone Islands, so it is often attacked by pirates. Aemon Targaryen, son of the human king Jaehaerys, was killed while conquering the Myr pirates who captured the eastern half of Tarth.
"Good day, Ser Tarth."
"Good day, Your Highness Princess, your arrival has made the walls of the Dulin Hall shine with glory!"
Count Tas said with some restraint. After all, a huge fleet came to his territory. It was difficult not to be afraid. It was inevitable that he was a little trembling.
"Our supplies rely on Tas Island. This is the best rear for fighting against the Stepped Stone Islands!"
The dragons, which completely violated the rules of normal creatures, hunted and played on the sea. Only Vhagar stayed below the castle to rest.
Seven Gods above, that old dragon is much taller than the walls of Dusk Advent Hall, and the wrinkles on Earl Tarth's face are wrinkled.
"Ser Corless is responsible for the daily expenses of the army. Velaryon is going to have to pay some blood!" Rhaenyra put a smile on her face, as if she was traveling at official expense.
"This is natural!" Corless said kindly to Earl of Tarth, "Velaryon's wealth is obvious to all the seven countries, and we cannot let Tarth Island's efforts go in vain."
It is necessary to have a good relationship with Tas Island. If there is a conflict between the defenders and the frontline troops, the battle will undoubtedly be lost. The Kaiba family is not so short-sighted.
"Over there..." The beautiful middle-aged woman looking out at the sea frowned.
"What's the matter, mother?" Lannal, who followed Rhaenyra every step of the way and even ate and slept with her, asked in confusion.
"It seems that a warship is coming from the sea?" Rhaenys looked nervous and quickly called to the Red Queen Melias who was fishing for sea fish not far away.
Only the sound of whooshing through the air was heard. The huge size did not affect Melias' super speed at all. In the blink of an eye, he arrived at the side of the uncrowned queen.
Rhaenyra, who was watching from the side, was a little jealous. Melias' speed was the fastest among the dragons. When she was in the dragon's lair, Rhaenyra had seen with her own eyes the Red Queen easily getting rid of Vormithor, Dreamfire and others.
Dragon, far ahead.
"Aunt Rhaenys," Rhaenyra had a suitably flattering smile on her face, "Why is the Red Queen so fast?"
"Are there any special training techniques?"
The uncrowned queen's expression was tense. She was still looking at the fleet in the distance where she could not clearly see the specific situation, but she replied seriously, "I have not deliberately trained Melias's speed. It has been extremely fast since it became an adult.
Even I can’t figure it out.”
It seems to be what I thought... Rhaenyra learned from the dragon guards in the dragon's lair that Rhaenys' usual method of training Melias was very different from the method she used to train Sylax and the two dragons.
But the speed gap between Melias and Syrax is still huge!
"It's either Melias's special talent, or there's something special about his food, flying skills, etc.!"
Let Syrax keep an eye on Melias and learn from him!
After thinking about it, Rhaenyra stopped the dragon knights who wanted to board the dragon, "It's not the pirates' fleet. They couldn't have come so fast."
The reason for the silent reminder just now was because Rhaenyra couldn't guarantee whether those fleets were pirates. It wasn't until the fleets could see clearly with "spiritual vision" that Rhaenyra confirmed that these were friendly forces.
Cores also noticed it and said in shock, "Three dragon flags are flying on these ships!"
Where did the royal family get this navy?
Could it be that Viserys secretly guarded against Velaryon and hid an elite force without the knowledge of the princes of the kingdom?
Faced with Corles's shocked look, Rhaenyra was a little bit dumbfounded, "Uncle, what are you looking at me doing! Aren't you happy that friendly forces are here?"
Only Earl of Tarth discovered the clues and reminded everyone, "Those fleets... I have seen them before, and I am even familiar with them, because they are the fleets of Baratheon in the Stormlands!"
Yes, this fleet set out from the port of Storm's End.
When Rhaenyra set out from King's Landing, the skeleton members of the navy she formed went straight from the Kingswood to the Stormlands, escorted by the Kingsguard.
Um... escorted all the way to Storm's End Castle.
Boros Baratheon looked confused when he saw the army approaching the city.
Arnold Crabb sent someone to explain his purpose loudly, "We are the army coming from King's Landing, and we are here to collect Baratheon's sponsorship of the royal family!"
Well, forget about the deadline for delivery, Crown Stag’s ship will still come to pick it up!
Boros Baratheon was so angry that he fell backwards. What kind of banditry was this?
In desperation, Boros Baratheon could only open the door and let the army in. What shocked him even more was that this army did not harm the civilian Qiu. After walking such a long way, hungry and exhausted,
Shouldn't there be some ruthless looting?
Is this still the army of Westeros?
"Should I... take advantage of this army's worst condition to strike first?" Boros then realized that he had been shocked just now and almost missed a good opportunity.
The Crowned Stag's fleet has been accumulated for many years, and the royal family will offer it as soon as they are told, and they simply don't take Baratheon seriously.
However, the young commander Arnold Crabb mentioned at the banquet, seemingly unintentionally, "Velaryon's fleet is on the island of Tarth, and at the same time, five adult dragons are also resting on the Blue Coast."
The scene suddenly became cold, just like when Argina heard Meraxes walking near Storm's End.
"Take it, take it." Boros Baratheon suddenly felt very tired. Velaryon was still his relative.
Well, although he couldn't remember his cousin relationship with Rhaenys, he didn't take them seriously either.
However, now that this powerful fleet is around his territory, he can't sleep well at night.
Thus, Rhaenyra's Royal Navy began their first voyage. Although the manpower on each ship was seriously insufficient, going to sea battles was a complete waste.
"It would be great if it can be driven." Rhaenyra did not dislike it at all, and encouraged the sailors and soldiers on the ship, "I don't expect you to be so elite now that you can resist the navy of the trading cities. The most important thing now is to accumulate
experience."
"Why..." Lanner, who was watching the excitement, said doubtfully, "There are still some mercenaries on the fleet!"
Not just a few, it feels like more than half of the mercenaries in King's Landing are here!
All the people who usually do tasks, chat, and drink are here, but the King's Landing Tavern is mostly empty.
Upon hearing Lanner's inquiry, the mercenaries looked mysterious, "We are here... to rob!"
"You guys are here to rob pirates?" Lanner didn't expect such an operation.
"That's right!" Rhaenyra looked disapproving, "I called this fleet to raid the pirates."
Rhaenyra's character has always been that of seabirds that leave feathers all over the place when they fly by.
"I posted a war mission in the tavern, kidnapping a noble from a trading city, and I got rewards and points."
"Kidnapping craftsmen and technicians will reward you with more reward points."
"There is also a head fee for kidnapping slaves."
"If you grab any supplies and treasures, the royal family and the mercenaries will share the accounts. The more you grab, the more you will earn, and you can enter the mercenary hall of fame, and even...become a noble!"
Chapter completed!