The Red Keep, a secret treasure trove beneath the Maeger Tower.
The Dragon family's treasury is a closely guarded secret. As the legal second heir, Rega is already enjoying the privileges of the first heir.
Rega's gaze kept searching for all sorts of dragon eggs.
He was thinking how prosperous the Dragon Clan would be if all these dragon eggs could hatch into real dragons.
When fortune smiles, heaven and earth lend their strength; when fortune turns, even heroes are powerless.
In the waning days of magic, guarding the dragon eggs was like guarding a mountain of gold without the key to unlock the treasure. They could only wait year after year, and had to guard it with utmost vigilance to protect the secret of the dragon eggs.
King Jaeharis II then led his daughter, Princess Leila, and grandson, Prince Rhaegar, forward, shattering Rhaegar's illusions.
Beyond the dragon's egg, on the dragon's skeleton, in a deeper, more secret chamber, lay glittering jewels and gold ornaments. The jewels and gold shone so brightly they made one dizzy. Since ancient times, money has been believed to move hearts and minds, even to the point of communicating with the divine.
"We've struck it rich!" Rhaegar thought to himself. This was all the wealth that House Targaryen had accumulated over the years, meant for any eventuality. No king would squander this fortune until the very last moment.
The innermost dragon skeleton is adorned with a collection of jewelry that stands out from the rest. The color scheme and craftsmanship are unlike anything in Westeros, instead bearing a strong Riesian influence.
"Is this the legacy of the Rogal family?" Queen Rella asked. The sheer scale and quality of the jewels and gold at the top, along with their distinctly Rhysian style, naturally reminded her of the Rogal family, whose power once spanned both Rhys and Westeros.
Dragon Kings rarely intermarry with outsiders, and this is probably the only known instance of marriage between a Dragon King and a Lysian. This occurred during the Dance of the Dragons, when Prince Viserys was captured and taken to Lys, where he was used as a valuable investment to open the Westeros route.
"Yes," King Jaeheris II nodded.
Rega's eyes widened, captivated by the dazzling array of jewels before him. Truly exquisite treasures: a gold rose bowl with open petals, beautiful amethyst grapes, and numerous beautiful gemstone plates, mostly depicting young couples embracing and indulging in sensual pleasures. Each piece was a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Rumors circulated that the people of Ries were extravagant, licentious, and meticulously crafted; this seemed to be true. In a hidden corner, several small bottles lay untouched, their labels thoughtfully inscribed "Tears of Ries" and "The Strangler"—high-grade poisons produced by Ries.
"These are treasures treasured by our ancestors, gold and jewels, meant to be used only as a last resort. This batch of Rhys jewels was sent to our family by Queen Rogal before her death. As the eldest daughter of a great banker, Queen Rogal also had a substantial inheritance, yet she still sent people to leave these treasures to our family before her passing. We, the worthless descendants of Targaryens, almost had this batch of jewels melted down in this war." A hint of sorrow crept into Jaeharis II's words.
Rhaegar looked at King Jaeheris II, who was indeed helpless when the nation was in decline. He was not born a king; the crown was more like a heavy shackle.
Rhaegar also knew Queen Rogar's story. She was the mother of the mediocre King Aegon, and Queen Rogar and King Viserys shared a deep love that transcended two continents. However, Westeros harbored a xenophobic attitude towards the Reese, and their love ultimately ended tragically. The Queen returned to Reese, while the King grew increasingly cold and ruthless for the rest of his life.
Rhaegar also noticed a massive, curved scimitar with a dragon-bone handle lying quietly in a box beneath the shelves of this batch of Ris treasures. The blade was jet black, reflecting the unique ripples of Valyrian steel.
"This is a weapon forged from Valyrian steel?" Rhaegar's heart raced. Valyrian steel was the pinnacle of craftsmanship in the known world, and every surviving Valyrian weapon was a family heirloom. It seemed this weapon was the Shadow Scimitar.
The Targaryen family once possessed the Valyrian steel swords Blackfyre and the Dark Sisters, but with the family's decline, they lost these treasures. Blackfyre was taken by Damon Blackfyre and its whereabouts are currently unknown, most likely lost somewhere in Essos. The Dragon Aspects spent a fortune searching for it, but to no avail. The Dark Sisters were taken by Duke Bloodraven, and now Bloodraven and the weapons are also missing.
"And this Valyrian steel sword, also a gift from the Queen. It was once the weapon of Queen Rogal's guard, a gladiator of Meereen, and the Shadow of Dandor." Jaeharis II pointed to the solitary longsword beneath the jewels. Jaeharis's words confirmed Rhaegar's suspicions. This single longsword in the treasury was unique.
Jaeheris II raised the scimitar, its unique ripples reflecting in the lamplight. The weapon was light yet sturdy, and even the frail king could lift it.
"It's a pity it's a scimitar, not very convenient to use. But melting it down would be such a waste," said King Jaeheris II. Dragon knights favor swords and lances; very few use scimitars. Moreover, most lack the mastery of scimitar techniques, making their use merely a clumsy imitation, diminishing their power. Furthermore, the dragon family is small; otherwise, the scimitar would have been taken long ago.
Rhaegar's eyes gleamed as he repeatedly reached out from his mother's embrace, wanting to gently touch the scimitar. It was a legendary weapon, a gift from a wealthy banker to his daughter, given to her by the unparalleled Shadow Dokor as a bodyguard. Legend had it that he had won a hundred duels in the Meereen arena, a feat unmatched.
"My grandson seems to be a born warrior. He disdains gold and jewels, yet insists on choosing this warrior's weapon." A smile appeared on King Jaeheris II's face. Everyone had confidence in the prince; after all, he was an outstanding warrior.
King Jaehaerys II crouched on the ground, and Rhaegar gently stroked the outline of the scimitar. It was possible that this was the last Valyrian longsword of the Targaryen family.
"Achievement: Explorer (Little explorer, congratulations! You have discovered a Valyrian steel sword in the secret chamber of the Red Keep. Exquisitely crafted and exceptionally strong.)"
As Rega carefully stroked the scimitar, he became completely absorbed. In his mind, an image even surfaced: a strong, seven-foot-tall warrior stood with his sword drawn, his skin and hair black, his face covered with small, faded scars, and a black silk scarf draped over his face. The warrior's appearance was horrifying; his tongue and mouth had been cut off.
The samurai wielded his scimitar with abandon, weaving through the crowd like a cat, composed yet agile. The scimitar emitted a low whistling sound, moving up and down, left and right, cutting down all his enemies as if they were blank sheets of paper.
A bright moon shines in the sky, while swords dance in the air on earth. This swordsmanship is the Moon Swordsmanship.
Agile as a cat, hard as iron, wild as fire, and calm as water. Sometimes as tempered steel, sometimes as supple as a hundred fingers.
This swordsmanship is like the bright moon that illuminates everything, like the rivers that cleanse the world; no one can escape it.
Later, Réga even became one with the samurai's soul. Réga was the samurai, and the samurai was Réga.
"It seems this child truly loves this weapon. The scimitar has been in the treasury for a long time, and no dragon has ever wanted to wield it. Perhaps this weapon should belong to Rega." "Reira, you should keep this weapon for Rega for now. When he's a little older, he can use it." Jaeheris II murmured to himself.
Queen Leila nodded, watching Rega, who was still stroking his scimitar. This child might truly be about to bring a little bit of a shock to the world.
Rhaegar's exploration abilities were enhanced once again, allowing him to uncover the essence of the scimitar's former swordsmanship. It's a pity the Targaryens are currently in decline; otherwise, in their previous heyday, wouldn't he have been able to acquire countless strange memories and riches?
Rega's Tree of Life template has changed. "Dragon Dreamer" is now both a aptitude and an achievement, and an additional achievement, "Divine Blade," has been added.
Rhaegar Targaryen
Identity: The Last Dragon
Talents: Knight's Qualities (A born warrior), Courage and Compassion (A combination of strength and beauty; you will find balance in knowledge, combat, and art), Sleeping Dragon (Unfortunately, you have not yet awakened the dragon), Dragon Dreamer (True dragon bloodline, a prophetic dream).
Charm: Adorable baby dragon, precocious
Achievements: Game of Thrones (Little Player), Warrior (Little Warrior), Lucky Guy (Lucky Targaryen), Dragon Dreamer (A true dragon seems to be born, already dreaming of dragons), Explorer (Exploring lost ruins, perhaps with unexpected gains), Divine Blade (The Dragon King wields his blade; although you are very young, you have already mastered the essence of Dan Duo Ke's swordsmanship. The precious blade has been covered in dust for a long time; we hope you can make it shine with divine power again).