Game of Thrones: Kings in the North

Chapter 88 The Alchemist
In the Great Hall of Winterfell, the alchemist Gentle proudly displayed a wildfire in an iron pot, the flames glowing emerald and emerald green.

Wildfire may be the deadliest flame in a world that has lost dragonfire since the dragons died out.

Clare, the financial adviser, looked at the wildfire with some fear, "In Braavos, people say that wildfires can't be extinguished even by water."

Gentle proudly said, "Wildfire is sacred. Members of our alchemist guild don't even call wildfire the same name. We call wildfire 'this substance'. Not only can water not extinguish wildfire, water meets Wildfires can also burn. Some fools see a small wildfire and choose to urinate to extinguish it, and the wildfire will follow the urine and ignite the lifeblood!"

The financial advisor, Kral, was a little disbelieving, "So evil? Even if water can't be put out, isn't it impossible to extinguish the wildfire?"

"There is still a way to bury it with sand to block the air, and the wildfire will be extinguished." At this time, the wildfire in the iron pot in Gentle's hand became weaker and weaker, and finally extinguished. "When the wildfire is exhausted, it will naturally be extinguished. "

Gentle took the jar and said respectfully to Ed: "Lord Ed, maybe I am not a qualified glassmaker, but as an alchemist, I am undoubtedly excellent. The alchemist in King's Landing back then The guild, my ability is outstanding, that’s why I was squeezed out by Rosat, Golds, Harlem and others, they kicked me out of King’s Landing, and asked me to be in charge of the Alchemist’s Guild in White Harbor.”

Ed looked at Ginter, who was dressed in a dirty woolen sweater and said, "How is the development of the Alchemist Guild in White Harbor? Anyway, this is the first time I've heard that there are alchemists in White Harbor. You have a lot of influence in White Harbor." Is it limited?"

Gentle said depressedly: "My lord Ed, one emperor and one courtier! We alchemists were deeply loved by the royal court during the period of the 'mad king' Iris. At that time, wherever alchemists went, they carried everything in their pockets It’s a golden dragon. The wise man Rossat even served as the former prime minister! Although he died within a few days after taking office.”

"After King Robert came to the throne, the life of alchemists has become worse and worse. Our alchemist guild hall in King's Landing was full of guests and many apprentices. Now there are only a few wise men and a small group of apprentices who are struggling Support, many apprentices have left, and the guild hall has become extremely desolate, empty."

"As for White Harbor, White Harbor is the domain of the Silversmiths Guild, and there is no place for alchemists there. Earl Wyman Manderly subsidizes the Silversmiths Guild, but he refuses to subsidize an alchemist a copper coin. That's why I left White Harbor and came to Lin Winter City, I hope to serve Lord Ed."

Ed pondered for a while, "If I hired you and left you in Winterfell, what can you bring to Winterfell?"

"Bring the wildfire!" When Gentle mentioned the wildfire, his eyes seemed to burn, and he said excitedly, "As long as Lord Ed is willing to pay, I can help you find those wise men or apprentices who have been living among the people. Apprentices can be made, Winterfell can be made wildfire."

"Give me a year, and I can make hundreds of cans of wildfire and store them in the warehouses of Winterfell and the winter town. In winter, the people of Winterfell and the winter town can use the wildfire Come to keep warm. In winter, the wildfire in the snow and ice will help to drive away the darkness in the North, and perform a song of ice and fire!"

Clare, the financial advisor, applauded, "Master Ed, I think Gentle's plan is good. Wildfire heating is a good idea. We can save timber from the Wolf Forest and sell it to Braavos to make money."

"Wildfire for warmth?" Ed shook his head. "Kral, you don't know the substance of wildfire. Hundreds of cans of wildfire are piled up together. Once it catches fire, it is enough to burn down the entire Winterfell City. The safety risk is too great."

Klar suddenly realized, "So it's so dangerous?"

"Lord Ed, as long as it is handled properly, the risk is controllable." Gentle almost begged, "It's like burning a fire. Don't you stop burning wood for cooking and heating because you are afraid of fire?"

Ed shook his index finger as a sign of negation, "I've read alchemists' books, and I know a lot about wildfires. Wildfires are alchemists' feces, which are dangerous and deadly. Gentle, I will never allow Winterfell to store them on a large scale. Hazards like wildfire."

Like a wilted eggplant, Gentle said disappointedly: "Since Mr. Ed is not interested in wildfire, then I can only leave."

Ginter turned around and was about to leave. Ed said, "Don't rush away. Although I'm not interested in wildfires, you can stay in Winterfell and become a member of my think tank."

"Really?" Gentle was overjoyed, "Thank you Lord Ed! But, you are not interested in wildfires, what else can I do for you?"

"I don't allow wildfires to be created on a large scale. Wildfires can be made on a smaller scale, and a few cans of wildfires can be stored to control the risk." Wildfires are useful on the battlefield. , The use of wildfire can catch opponents by surprise.

When Ed went to Skagos Island, he also used fire attack to ambush rock species in the ice and snow valley.However, the northern soldiers at that time could only rely on the collected wood as kindling.

In wet or rainy weather, battlefield fire attack tactics are difficult to be effective. With wildfire, there is no fear of weather and terrain factors. Wildfire is a sharp weapon for fire attack.

Of course, Ed had other hopes for Gentle than creating wildfire.

"You're an alchemist, not a pyromancer. You don't only know how to create wildfire, do you?"

Gentle said happily: "I know a lot, glasssmiths, blacksmiths, and silversmiths, I can do fire, but let's be honest, it's really not as good as other professional craftsmen."

Ed leaned forward, "I read some alchemist books, which said that the highest state of an alchemist is to turn stones into gold, and turn stones or scrap iron into gold."

The smile on Gentle's face disappeared, and he said awkwardly: "Master Ed, our organization has indeed been devoted to the research of turning stones into gold for thousands of years, and also tried to refine metals such as iron and copper into gold, but it was very difficult. Regrettably, the alchemist's research failed in the end. Some wise men in our organization also believe that turning stones into gold is a dream, which is difficult to realize."

Ed smiled, "I don't expect you to turn stones into gold. As an alchemist, you must be very familiar with refining metals?"

"That's natural." Gentle said seriously, "Our organization records that when the dragons of the Targaryen dynasty were alive, it was easier for us to create wildfires and refine metals. After the death of the dragons, the speed of our creation of wildfires It slows down, and it is more difficult to extract metals, but I am familiar with these processes."

Ed felt that Gentle could be trained as a chemist, and he would be used in many things in the future.

"Welcome to Winterfell!" Ed and Gentle held hands tightly.

(End of this chapter)