After the little incident, the group continued on in silence.
They reached a canyon in the Strange Stone Mountains before the sun grew scorching.
One of the accompanying Dragon Guards explained, "Active volcanoes come with the risk of eruptions. To avoid disasters, all the Adult Dragons on the island build their nests deep underground nearby."
"Vermithor and Silverwing once lived in this canyon, but they abandoned it later for reasons unknown."
Rhaegar asked, "Shall we take a look inside?"
"We can send Dragon Guards to investigate. You needn't put yourself at risk."
As Cole spoke, he selected several Dragon Guards, who ran toward the canyon.
Rhaegar didn't object. It was an abandoned lair, after all, and the chances of finding a dragon there were slim.
It wasn't worth making the trip himself.
After waiting for a while, the Dragon Guards he'd sent still hadn't returned. Instead, two guards came from behind.
They approached the group and bowed respectfully.
Rhaegar asked, "What is it?"
One of the guards hurriedly replied, "Lord Robert has found two Young Dragons. One is being held captive, and the other was discovered at Dragonstone Mountain."
"Dragonstone Mountain lies west of the active volcano. It's a vast area of towering peaks and perilous cliffs. Silverwing laid a Dragon egg there not long ago," one of the accompanying Dragon Guards explained.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"
At the news that Silverwing had been spotted at Dragonstone Mountain, Rhaegar perked up at once.
Cole leaned down and said in a low voice, "Prince, Adult Dragons have been seen around Dragonstone Mountain. We shouldn't take the risk."
"We'll only search near the mountain. Lord Robert will send people there too. It'll be fine."
Rhaegar was looking for an Adult Dragon. He'd been fretting over not having a