Chapter 12. Journey through Essos.

Edward was sailing through the Narrow Sea destination of the Company of Rose. He will try his luck to bring them back from their self-imposed exile and help in defending the North from the wight threat.

"M'lord, we will reach Myr in four days if the wind was friendly but it will take us half a month if we are unfriendly," the captain of the ship said to him which he acknowledged.

"Remember our plan, when we reach our destination I need you to travel around old Valyria but don't cross it just investigate and search for any places that we can use to cross then come back to me at Dawn tavern"

"Aye, m'lord"

The Dawn tavern was a tavern he create during his traveling when he was young. It mainly acts like a gambling den, guarded by the unsullied. He build the tavern around Essos and its trading hub for extra money used for emergencies.

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Reaching the port Ed gets off the ship and walks toward the tavern where all the company of Roses stays at. This happens when he befriends them allowing them to lodge their room and also helping with their need economically.

Watching the bustling street with slaves and people buying and selling stuff Edward smile. He loves all of Essos. Unlike Westeros where they are stagnant here in Essos, they progress and innovate new stuff. Their clothing, food, and other stuff that can also be made in Westeros were being created here. If he rates a country then Essos will be on top economically and also the navy and armies if they combine from Bravos to Yi Ti.

Reaching a 5-floor tower he move inside showing his card then walked straight to the 4th floor where apartments were built and also use by the company of Rose guesthouse.

"Oi, the manager, is the Roses in the guest room?" Asking a plum middle age man who shook his head. "Sorry, master but they seem to be hired to escort a Bravosi lord to visit the Bank"

"Mmm, thanks" walking toward his room he began to think. 'Gladiators are fighting in the pits. I can buy them or maybe ask them to join me without spending a dime. Whatever let's catch some sleep first

The next day Edward walks around appreciating the bustling bazaar looking around and also picking good stuff for his nephews and nieces. While he was busy looking around he suddenly felt a sensational feeling from one of the books that the antique stall situated around the alley leading toward the black market known as the exotic streets.

Trying to not feel anything strange he approaches the stall owner. "Scuse me, how much is this lump?" Picking up a lump of steel or metal of two fist sizes he asked.

"Ah, good eyes Ser, my great grandfather keeps this lump with him all the time which my grandfather also keeps, and my father. Now I'm also holding it but sadly we didn't know about it but rumors said that it was fragments of a falling star" the owner smoothly demonstrated his years of experience and tried to make it more valuable. Edward was waiting for the price as he also felt the lump to be attractive beside the books.

"So the price?" Asking Ed to check the lump in detail while eyeing the book which when he look at it closer was filled with First Men runes and language.

"20,000 crowns," the peddler said.

"5, 000 no more I can check other stalls"

"Deal" smiling brightly the peddler spread his hand "anything else?"

"Aye, this book and that Great Sword" trying his best not to look interested in the book he randomly selected the sword still sheath in its scabbard.

Watching his expression Ed saw that the seller's expression changed when he pointed at the sword. "Is there something wrong with the sword?"

"No, there's nothing wrong with it but it was my family heirloom"

"Why sold it then?"

"No one in my family worthy to wield it" pausing the peddler thinks something then smiles, "I know, if you can unsheathe the sword then I can give you for free same with the book"

Ed look at the great sword closely and saw that the pummel was decorated with a roaring dragon and was made from dragon bone but it seem like it was disguised well hidden that it was a good sword by that sheath. Which was made from dragon hide. 'Bullocks, a direct line of a Valyrian Lord, uh. How sad'

"Let me try then" walking behind the stall he pick the sword from the crate and then try to pull the sword out but it didn't budge. 'Mmm, what this? Is it enchanted with magic? How curious, Wait is it related to blood magic? What happens if I dropped my blood on it?" Biting his thump he drops his blood at the opening mouth of the dragon's head. A small light flashed at the dragon's eyes for a moment which Ed and the peddler didn't see.

Edward looks at the peddler who looks at him strangely while shrugging his shoulder. "Take your time. I'll keep my promise"

Taking a deep breath he pulled the sword which was almost unsheathed completely but Ed immediately stops midway and then sheath it back, smiling he stood up from his crouching position then pick up the book and the sword while leaving a mil crown. "Thanks keep the change and live well"

The stall owner look at the sword with a shocked expression and also regret, regretting selling a Valyrian Sword of his ancestors and almost jumping to the man but he stopped and sighed. 'I can't keep it or I will die "take care of it and hope it will help you along your journey"

Looking at the man he smiles while nodding then face the alley. "Well, I think that's enough for the day. Mayhaps I'll visit the market by the morrow"

Locking his door he unsheathed the Great Sword and inspect it deeply. Looking at the pummel and then the blades which were covered in an elven wave pattern. He looks at it and smiles with great satisfaction. When his eyes catch a small detail of some runes in Old Valyria (Aegarax) he smiles. "Creator of the first dragon. What a name sadly you in my hand change was bound to happen but with a magical pummel it can be a serious problem. No matter I'll leave it to the professionals to deal with it"

Putting it back to its sheath he laid on his back planning for the upcoming threat in the form of his potential ancestor, the thirteenth commander of the Night Watch or mayhaps the combined force of the Night Kings. "How come no one talks about the previous Night Kings after being beaten back but not death? They mayhaps are combining their strength plotting but no, they talk about one King and a greenhorn king at that" sighing tired Edward fall fast asleep.

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As you see, all Night Kings will revive in the finale.