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"Indeed, the Lannisters are truly ruthless," an elderly man in coarse linen clothes sighed repeatedly, shaking his head.
"I've heard that the Mountain not only violated Prince Rhaegar's wife but also cruelly murdered his two children. To think that the Mountain was once knighted by Prince Rhaegar himself!" a one-eyed man said, downing a mouthful of liquor with fury in his tone.
At this moment, Lana handed a few eggs to Gavin and spoke gently, "Young lad, I've heard that the Tyrells have withdrawn their forces, lifting the siege on Storm's End, and they've declared their recognition of Robert Baratheon as king. It won't be long before Ser Edmund returns. Once he's back, your life with your mother will improve greatly. Who knows? You might soon return to living in the castle."
After delivering the good news, Lana noticed that Gavin showed no reaction. Instead, his entire body trembled, with a surprised expression on his face.
Mistaking Gavin's response for sheer excitement, Lana chuckled and ruffled the boy's hair, adding, "Overjoyed, aren't you, Gavin? Alright, grab your things and go home quickly."
Gavin made his way back along the rugged, winding path. The setting sun, blood-red, cast his thin but determined shadow long across the ground.
The evening breeze tousled his hair, and an uncontrollable excitement spread across his face as his thoughts surged like a tidal wave.
But it wasn't the news Lana shared that filled him with elation. It was the energy from his pendant—it seemed to have fully charged. Before his eyes, a panel appeared:
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Host: Gavin Flowers
Age: 6
Bloodline: Bloodfire Dragonborn (Unlocked: 15%)
Description: The bloodline of Valyria's Dragonlords, granting mastery over dragons and fire. has not yet been fully awakened.
Dominion: 15 (Your subordinates can be upgraded via the panel.)
Skills: High Valyrian Language (Proficient), Fire Manipulation (Beginner)
Energy Points: 3
Description: Gained automatically from the magic in the surroundings or by actively gathering it.
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His heart surged with a storm of emotions. This panel filled him with an excitement he couldn't contain. Thoughts raced through his mind: 'I knew it! I've already transmigrated; how could I not have a golden finger?'
All the feelings he had harbored before—crushing humiliation, the unrelenting pressure that follows him everywhere, and the deep, unending confusion of facing an unfamiliar world—melted away in this moment, like morning mist under the warmth of the rising sun.
The plan of clinging to someone powerful that he had been determined to do was gradually forgotten Instead, a seed of ambition took root in his heart, like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, impossible to rein in.
He began to ponder: even the Iron Throne, that ultimate symbol of supreme power, didn't seem out of reach anymore. And beyond that, the rare and priceless dragon eggs—he found himself yearning to obtain one of his own.
After all, in this lifetime, he carried the blood of dragons, a lineage that granted the potential to tame these mighty beasts. Although there were no dragon eggs in his possession at the moment, wasn't it true that Daenerys' three eggs eventually hatched in the story? With careful planning, perhaps he could acquire one.
Besides, who was to say that other dragon eggs didn't exist? In this medieval-like world, the significance of dragons was unparalleled—absolute aerial dominance on the battlefield and an overwhelming force against any enemy.
Lost in his imagination for a long while, Gavin gradually calmed down. He reminded himself that dragons in this world were not invincible.
The story had shown the existence of dragon-killing ballistae capable of striking them down, and even the Night King had felled one with a single spear.
Furthermore, his current identity was merely that of a bastard child. Even with foreknowledge of future events, there was no certainty about how far his plans could take him, let alone obtaining a dragon egg. At least Daenerys had the title of an exiled royal to her name, which earned her the gift of the eggs.
Gavin's gaze burned as it locked onto the peculiar golden system panel before him, his eyes fixed on the "+" symbols next to the "Bloodline" and "Skills" sections. After careful deliberation, he decided to allocate one energy point to his bloodline.
The moment he lightly tapped the "+" next to the bloodline attribute, the percentage of his bloodline's development rose to 16%.
In an instant, a surge of warmth erupted within him, flooding through his entire body at lightning speed. The sensation coursed through his limbs, filling him with newfound vigor.
He could feel his muscles subtly swelling, his strength surging like an unstoppable tide. Even the iron pot he previously struggled to lift now felt surprisingly light.
However Gavin understood that this was merely an illusion brought about by his sudden physical enhancement, yet there was no denying the tangible improvement in his physique due to the upgrade of his bloodline.
Next, he shifted his attention to the "Skills" section. There were only two options: High Valyrian and Fire Manipulation. After some contemplation, he allocated another energy point to Flame Manipulation.
The status instantly changed from "Beginner" to "Proficient," and an influx of knowledge and techniques for controlling fire flooded his mind. It was as though he had practiced for countless years.
Eager to test his newfound ability, Gavin hurried to a secluded corner and snapped his fingers. In an instant, a brilliant flame erupted at his fingertips.
Compared to before, this flame was even more vigorous and intense. It danced effortlessly, as if completely obedient to his will, growing more agile and fluid, easily shifting with the power of his thoughts.
Thrilled by the experience, Gavin then glanced at the "Dominion" section on the panel. However, he was disappointed to see that there was no "+" sign next to it. It seemed that, given his current condition, he was unable to use this ability yet.
Feeling the tangible changes in his body and abilities, Gavin was filled with a deep sense of confidence and anticipation for the future.
Looking at the single remaining energy point, he couldn't help but fall into deep thought. He speculated that these energy points were most likely drawn from the mysterious magical power contained within the dragon bones.
It seemed that, moving forward, he would have to find ways to gather more energy points. However, the process of obtaining them was far from simple. At present, he only knew that dragon bones contained magical power, but given his current status, acquiring dragon bones would not be an easy task.
Gavin recalled from the storyline that the Red Keep housed a large number of dragon bones, and many dragon bone artifacts were scattered across the world. Yet, these items were either extremely difficult to acquire or outrageously expensive.
Moreover, due to some peculiar, unspoken properties, many male nobles in this world were obsessed with dragon bones. Some would even grind them into powder and consume it, further reducing the number of bones available in circulation.
It seems I must find a way to learn more skills, Gavin thought resolutely. His plan was clear—to offer the method of producing refined salt in exchange for an opportunity, one that could only be given to a single person: his influential and kind-hearted uncle, Edmund Cotstayne.
Coincidentally, according to his knowledge of the plot, the bloody and brutal War of the Usurper had already come to an end, and at this moment, Ser Edmund was soon to return.
With his decision made, Gavin's thoughts did not pause but continued to whirl rapidly. He pondered how best to find a way out of his current situation.
At the same time, he mulled over the method in which to present the refined salt technique. Should he present it directly to his uncle, or find the right moment to unveil it, one that would highlight its value most effectively?
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