Chapter 43.1- The Seadragon's Roar

Igneel’s new carrier was about the same size as the ship that used to be my father’s flagship. In a couple of years, it would be too big, I thought with no small amount of pride as I watched him settle down on the wood. We had improved the design of the carriers with time. Now there were several braziers underneath the deck that would be maintained by the sailors that had volunteered to sail with him. His meals would also be roasted and prepared for him even during transit thanks to a special furnace made for his use.

The old carrier design had been utilitarian, focused on only getting him from point A to point B as efficiently as possible. This new one was designed to act as a mobile home for him in much the same way aircraft carriers in my past life functioned for the aircrafts that called them home. It also meant I would not have to stable him at the Dragonpit while I was within King’s Landing. The risk of him being locked away from me was remote as we had little conflict with the royal family to speak of, but it was best I set the precedent now that relations were good so that it would not seem out of place when I used it when relations were less…..good.

“You have truly outdone yourself with this one, Rhaenos” I said, giving him the praise he deserved.

“This one is pleased to have been of service, my lord. This one also must add that without my lord’s drawings and notes, this one would not have been able to make this possible.” He said, and I nodded. Speaking of my notes, though.

“How is the progress on my new flagship?” I asked.

“The final finishes and furnishings are in progress now, my lord. In a matter of weeks, I shall present her to you properly.” He said.

“And there were no complications with Driftmark?”

“No, my Lord. The builders there produced exactly according to specifications. To be completely honest , I fear that they are our betters in most parts of the process, my lord”