7. Valyrian steel and Dragon-glass
Laenor POV
Laena's eyes began to search for her dragon egg. The search started with me, but upon not finding the egg, a questioning look crossed her face. Before she could voice her query, I pointed towards the burning hearth, and her gaze followed. Spotting what she sought, she dashed towards it, but halted before reaching into the flames, realizing she lacked the fire resistance to emerge unscathed. Turning to me, her eyes asked if I would assist her in retrieving her desire.
"Let's eat first, and then I'll take it out of the hearth. It has no legs, so don't worry; it won't run away," I replied to her request with a polite smile. She huffed and seated herself beside father. As I opened my mouth to speak, she huffed again, prompting me to smile at her behaviour.
The servants began to serve what would be our supper. Mother and father were conversing in hushed tones. I pondered how to request the items I needed from my father without arousing too much suspicion. If they became too curious about my activities, they might start monitoring me. And if my mother heard that I had been diving in the sea for extended periods again, she would forbid me from going near the sea, which would be disastrous for me. Therefore, I needed to appear as nothing more than a curious child, inquiring about items like dragon glass and Valyrian steel daggers, under the guise of believing they possess magical properties that could help me hatch the petrified dragon eggs.
After supper was served, we all began to eat. The meal proceeded in silence, with everyone savoring their food quietly. Once we had finished, my father inquired about my swordsmanship training. He mentioned that my uncle believes I have great potential and that with diligent practice, I could become the finest swordsman of my generation. I assured him that I would dedicate myself to mastering the art of swordsmanship. Following our brief exchange, my mother turned to question Laena about her lessons with Septa. Laena responded to all of my mother's questions in a disinterested tone, avoiding eye contact.
After Mother scolded Laena for a few minutes, I decided it was the best time to inquire about something from Father. I first asked him if our house possessed any Valyrian steel daggers. He gave me a scrutinizing look with a raised eyebrow but nonetheless confirmed that we do have some daggers, and that was all. He mentioned that he had tried several times to acquire a Valyrian steel sword from around the world, but no one was willing to part with such a weapon, even for a substantial sum. I then began discussing how I had read about the magical properties of Dragon glass and its use by Asshai sorcerers for various purposes. Father listened to my ramblings with a curious gaze and the occasional smile.
After explaining everything I knew about the two items I desired, I felt I had provided sufficient reasons to request them. "Father, now that you understand their uses, I believe these two items would be extremely beneficial for hatching the petrified eggs. Could you please consider giving them to me?" I asked, putting on the most innocent face I could. The knowing smiles from both my mother and father told me they had deduced why I had explained so much about Dragon glass and Valyrian steel. I avoided making eye contact with them, and a laugh emanated from my father's direction—a female laugh, which let me know immediately who it was.
"You could have directly asked for those things, and I would not have denied you, son. I acknowledge you are not old enough, but remember, if you desire something from someone, do not babble too much beforehand as it may bore them, and that could be enough reason for an individual to refuse your request," he said in a serious tone, the previous smile gone. I nodded in his direction. "Be direct with your request, and afterward, you can explain why you want what you've asked for. And to answer your request, yes, I will give you the two things you want. But as I have told you before, Laenor, while I admire your determination to hatch those petrified eggs, I warn you not to harbor high hopes, lest you become depressed if it does not come to fruition," he advised me.
"I will not repeat this mistake again, Father," I promised him. He smiled at me, and then I requested a square-shaped Dragon glass with enough space to fit the eggs. He informed me that crafting such a Dragon glass block with a perfect fit for the Dragon eggs would take at least two or three days. I assured him that I was willing to wait, as there was no rush. He nodded in agreement and promised that I would have my request fulfilled in two days. A smile of happiness spread across my face, knowing that with these two elements used wisely, I could potentially hatch the Dragon eggs sooner.
Afterward, we cherished our family time, basking in each other's presence and discussing the trivialities of life. Later, Mother stood up and announced that it was time for us to retire for the night. The three of us rose, and I walked over to the hearth. I carefully removed Laena's Dragon egg and passed it to her; she cradled it in her hands. Then, I proceeded to my chambers, knowing the next two days would be as demanding as this one, and rest was essential.
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After two days,
I have just returned from breakfast with my family and am now preparing to go for swimming lessons with my father. I glanced at the coal bedding where my dragon egg rests. Next to the bedding, there is a square block of dark red color, almost black, placed beside it. On top of it lies a sheathed dagger; the handle appears expensive, as does the sheath it is encased in. The two items I requested from my father were placed here before I woke up today. I thanked my father when we met during our meal.
Over the past two days, I have meticulously transferred life force into the Dragon eggs. Although they have not fully emerged from their petrified state, there have been noticeable changes. Scales have started to replace the stone-like exterior. These changes became apparent last night, which has greatly motivated me. The timely arrival of two particular items was the perfect complement to this progress. Now, I am prepared to test the efficacy of High Valyrian runes and, most importantly, to see if I can harness magic from my surroundings using these runes. My swordsmanship is also improving, as I gain experience from sparring sessions with Uncle Vemond.
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