Captain Renafor, who possesses dragon blood, follows his old friend Davos and enters the captain's cabin of Dragonbane.
The hatch is closed, blocking the salty smell of water vapor outside.
Davos walked to the side and stood quietly. Reinafo looked up and finally saw "Black Earl" sitting on the captain's chair, dressed in black.
In the previous promotions of Hand of the King, this "Black Earl" was an important figure in the rebels, an evil presence like a killer star on the battlefield.
Before seeing him with his own eyes, Reinafo had no idea that the real person was so young.
He stood there with some restraint, still thinking about his opening remarks, when "Black Earl" sitting behind the table spoke first, "Renafer Weiweishui, you understand the meaning of life, do you want to truly ---- live?"
Huh?
Of course, he wants to live so much!
"Master Earl, who wants to die?"
Ignoring the first half of the sentence, Captain Leonard nodded repeatedly and said in response, "Davos and I have been old friends for more than ten years. I feel very gratified and honored to learn from him that I can help the rebels build up a water force!"
The king is ignorant and ruthless, and his subordinates are stingy and cruel. Royal Fleet's soldiers have been worried about the collapse of the kingdom's order and can't sleep at night----Hearing that the rebels are here, I am both excited and want to contribute to the rebels----"
The instinct of survival made Leonard become shameless. He said it as if he knew that his Haima number and Dragonbane number were sold to Starpike Earl.
Black Earl was amused by him.
In situations where he is not "fighting", Titus is still quite "amiable".
He glanced at Davos Seaworth, who was looking intently, and thought: Is Captain Davos in lobbyist form so strong?
There is no need to appoint an official, make a wish, or cooperate with him - this person is already calling him brother and worshiping him immediately, which is different from what he thought before.
"Okay, here's your chance to "make a contribution"."
Titus Stop the other party's flattery.
"Since we are here, let's first talk about the current situation of Royal Fleet. How many combat-ready warships are parked in the port of King's Landing?"
Reinafer calmed down, knowing that only honesty can save his life, and he quickly bowed and replied, "Master Earl, Royal Fleet originally had twenty warships----among them, as you know, I took the initiative and sold two of them----Previously, Mad King had just sent ten more warships to escort Queen Leila and Prince Viserys to Dragonstone----"
He was testing Starpike Earl's attitude with the news about the queen and her son. Seeing that the smile on the young face did not change, he secretly thought that this Earl was very scheming and continued slowly, "----If you don't count the patrol ships of Captain Oliver and I, there are still six warships left at the two berths on the inside of the port area."
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"Dragonstone----"
There was no surprise in Titus's eyes, but he was thinking about other possibilities.
The surrender and attitude shown by Renafo were unexpectedly good, which made him slowly change his original idea of subduing this person on the spot.
He pondered for a while, then turned to look at Davos who was waiting next to Wenda.
"How many warships can the sailors on our ship control at most?"
Hearing these words, Renafer's heart sank, and the flattering smile on his face did not dare to break in the slightest.
Captain Davos thought for a moment and replied, "Based on the minimum manning, three to four ships should be fine - if there are more, the manpower will not be enough and troubles will easily occur."
Titus stood up, walked around the table, and walked slowly to Reinafo.
The latter stood there, not daring to breathe, feeling that his fate depended on the other person's thoughts.
All kinds of thoughts were running wildly in his mind, and his strong desire for survival stimulated his instinct. He suddenly spoke out and said continuously, "Master Earl! I can help you capture the remaining eight battleships besides King's Landing! You let me go back first, and I will talk to Oliver on the other battleship with the excuse that there will be benefits." If he refuses, I will let him disappear temporarily. It is very convenient for sudden illness or something.
I have been operating in Royal Fleet for many years, and all the soldiers at the grassroots level know who I am, Reinafo.
When I take over the command of Oliver's ship, I will take you into the docking point of Royal Fleet to recover the remaining warships----"
"No, I don't need to."
Titus waved his hand to interrupt him, "You heard it too, my manpower is limited, why do I need so many ships for nothing?"
Don't be kidding, it's not a good thing to have so many ships in his hands at this time.
Moreover, there will be a "siege war" to be fought later. Even if the soldiers in the opponent's fleet see that Targaryen is doomed and switch sides, he still won't believe it.
According to the information he learned from Davos, Royal Fleet's internal salary standards are the highest, far exceeding those of City Watch employees.
Besides, he had a new idea now.
Before Renaver could continue to fight in order to show his worth, Titus also followed Davos's example and stretched out three fingers towards Renaver: "I listen to the professionals. I only want three warships. As long as you can help me win three warships, the remaining five - they will all be yours."
"Return to me?" Reinafer was a little dumbfounded and didn't understand what Mr. Black Earl meant.
"Yes, it's all yours! I don't know if Davos has ever mentioned it to you. I have always been generous to my opponents, especially those who are capable and good at meritorious deeds----"
Titus's hand suddenly rested on Renaver's shoulder, and the latter shook his head slightly and ducked down obediently.
"Well, don't say that I didn't give the newcomers a chance to make contributions. There is an important task that needs to be entrusted to your hands right now."
Ignoring the slight trembling of his body, Earl's palms tightened his shoulders.
"Just like you said, when you go back, first get rid of that Oliver, and then take us into the berth of your fleet——"
"My lord, this is your fleet", it's all your fleet!" Reinafer seemed to have a bad premonition and quickly corrected with a smile.
"Hahaha, no, no, it's yours - no, it's your fleet." Titus responded with a smile, but his eyes turned cold.
"I want you to help us take over the three warships, and then take some of the manpower I gave you to encourage the remaining five warships to leave King's Landing. Don't tell me, this is difficult to do?
The king in Red Keep has long since died - and the lion has secretly knelt down at the feet of Crowned Stag, expressing his sincere submission. I made an appointment with Lord Tywin who came from the west, and we will attack the royal city from two directions from the west and the south at the same time, so that the Gold Cloakss will focus on one thing and miss the other - "
Titus patted him on the shoulder, told a little lie that he and Tywin were joining forces, and said without changing his expression, "In troubled times, heroes emerge! I said the remaining five battleships are yours, so they are yours. You are the commander, and you are the fleet captain! Whoever dares to disobey will be chopped alive by my people!"
You are Dragonstone's loyal minister to protect the queen and the little prince. Anyone who has any objection is Targaryen's rebel minister, and you can kill him."
The more Renafu listened, the more panicked he became. Rather than asking him to be a loyal minister, he was clearly trying to use his identity and his many years of experience in Royal Fleet to become a high-level spy.
The risk here is too great. What if one of his men leaks the truth and the queen refuses to believe him?
Just rely on five warships to exert pressure? This is impossible. Dragonstone has more warships than King's Landing----
Quickly changing his mind, Captain Renafor, who originally wanted to get it over with and defect to the rebels, didn't know that there was still such a development. Black Earl was giving him a hard time, and his handsome face was almost wrinkled. "Brilliant idea! Earl What a brilliant idea! But I'm afraid that my abilities are limited and I can't perfectly handle the important task entrusted to me by your Excellency----"
"Huh?"
Titus's men stopped for a moment, and the hairs on Renafu's shoulders stood up when he was shaken. It was like a lazy beast that had yawned, then immediately turned around and exposed its fangs.
"Didn't you say that since you have been operating in Royal Fleet for many years, all the soldiers at the grassroots level know who you are, Reinafo? Could it be that--
Reinafer watched helplessly as the corners of Black Earl's mouth slowly opened to both sides, and his body was as stiff as an oak tree, and he did not dare to move even a single step.
"----Are you all lying to me?"
"Absolutely! I respect Mr. Black Earl so much, I will never conceal or deceive at all! You can ask Captain Davos, I am a responsible person in the whole Royal Fleet!"
"Then you just now--you said that your abilities are limited?"
"My abilities are indeed limited! But with the support and encouragement of Lord Earl, even the greatest difficulties can be overcome by my efforts!"
When Black Earl restrained his "smile", Reinafo's heart seemed to be beating again.
Was this person like this before?
That's right, my lord.
Titus exchanged glances with Davos on the other side.
Then he gently patted the shoulder of the captain who was "a prominent figure in Royal Fleet". Titus walked back to his seat behind the table and became lazy again.
He glanced at the illiterate Davos again, sat down and gave the order, "Captain Wenda, please write a letter of sincerity in the name of Captain Renaver. Remember, the content of the letter should use Captain Renaver's original words as much as possible, especially the parts that are said nicely, and then let him sign it himself."
Then he said to Renafer Weiweishui, who had a bitter look on his face. "Time is running out, so I won't keep you any longer. You'd better think clearly about who is worth relying on before doing anything in the future. After a while, Captain Wenda will find you, contact you, and teach you how to do it."
Mr. Titus, who has regained his kindness, still seems so considerate.
"Remember, you must firmly guard your identity as captain of the fleet. Before I use you, you must not expose it. This is for your safety."
Seemingly remembering something, he laughed again, "You can definitely act more realistically - before Dragonstone, before I ask you to do something, just treat yourself as an absolute loyal minister of the Targaryen royal family!"
It is even said that if that Viserys·Targaryen can be as powerful as his ancestor Aegon I, you can still serve under the new conqueror and counterattack the mainland!
Hahahahaha----Why don't you laugh? Is it because the quality of my joke is not good enough?"
Reinafer laughed dryly twice, feeling completely numb.
All I know is what black Earl said.
"Just a little joke. Once we get along with each other for a long time, you will know that this is how we do things here----
I promise you, you won't "lurk" in Dragonstone for too long, maybe only three weeks if everything goes well?"
Lady White Eagle's versatility is not inferior to that of Starpike Earl. She can do quick calculations and sketches, and the efficiency of completing a "vote for integrity" letter is very high.
After a while, the captain of the guard had already taken the letter and handed it to Captain Renover, who was standing frozen at the table, asking him to sign.
Draw a sign.
White Eagle's dagger rarely fell on someone else's throat this time. It cut open the skin of Weiweishui's thumb.
The thin "dragon blood" flowed out, and it was not much different from ordinary people. A fingerprint was printed on the letter paper with the coat of arms of the three cities.
It's like an appetizer before slaying the dragon----
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