Drifting Dragons, 19

The crew of the Quin Zaza remains busy butchering the descendant dragon. Meanwhile, news arrives that the dragon-hunting vessel Mekkira Mon, whose crew includes Giro's father, has set sail for the Antarctic region, where the dragon Vritora, the Black Emperor of the Southern Skies, is rumored to reside, and whom they intend to hunt. To date, there is no precedent for any dragon-hunting expedition to the harsh polar regions that has achieved such success. Excited at the prospect of being the first in the world to accomplish such a feat, the group decides to accept the challenge of working in the extreme polar conditions! And so, the dragon-hunting vessel Quin Zaza sets sail for a pristine, icy world!