Game of Thrones: The Wrath of the Sleeping Dragon

The Long Night began at the turn of the century in the year 300 of the Aegonian calendar and has now lasted for more than a year. The situation of humanity has become precarious. The White Walkers only need to continue to drag things out to cause the human alliance to collapse. However, the White Walkers seem to be unwilling to continue to delay due to some unknown constraint. Therefore, the war seems to have accelerated, and the battles have suddenly become more intense. From the great victory in Nashgar to the battles of Braavos and Loras, each battle has involved hundreds of thousands of casualties.

These are epic battles that would have been unthinkable in the past in Westeros, but now it is an all-out war between humans and the White Walkers.

Viserys had a premonition that the final battle might be about to begin, and that the location of the battle had even been decided.

Outsiders may not be able to perceive the changes in the entire battle, but from the perspective of the players, Viserys and the Night King are the ones who decide the course of the war.

Now, it seems that both sides have chosen the vast land between Norfos and Kohol as the location for their decisive battle.

The Allied forces are still retreating from the Dothraki Sea, and have now returned to their headquarters in Kohol, back to where the dream began. Meanwhile, according to intelligence, the Legion of the Dead, which recently attacked Braavos and Loras, is now moving toward Norfos.

However, Viserys, carrying the Black Stone, did not rush to Corhol. Instead, he set off for King's Landing to place a bet on this final battle.

Chapter 868 Vanished Life

"Your Majesty, regarding the situation in Hejian..."

The long night was also shrouded in darkness in King's Landing.

As the third Hand of the King since the founding of the Empire, the lame Tyrell patriarch, leaning on his cane, reported the unrest in the Riverlands to the Regent Queen of the Empire in Maegor's study.

The female knight Mia, clad in white armor, serves as a member of the Kingsguard, protecting Her Majesty the Queen. She rests one hand on the hilt of her sword, a rare Valyrian steel sword, at her waist. Her expression is impeccable as she diligently fulfills her duties.

A riot has broken out in the Riverlands, and it has been going on for some time. The reason, of course, is that there is not enough food, and the people, starving, will besiege the castle.

The governor of the Riverlands is the Brecken family of the Twins. The old Earl Brecken is also the foster father of Viserys, the Imperial Lord of the Sea. He wanted to ask King's Landing for some food aid, but to no avail.

Arianne refused old Brecken's request for help, even though Velas Tyrell had reported it to her. However, Arianne told him that the safety of King's Landing was the priority, and she would do everything to ensure that the capital of the Empire would not be thrown into chaos. She did not care about anything else.

Therefore, the Riverlands, which did not receive food aid, soon broke out into civil unrest. After all, people are capable of anything when they are starving, and there is no room for compromise when it comes to survival.

A civil war has broken out in the Riverlands. Hendry Blaken, the bastard son of the elder Blaken, who is now a named man and is the heir of House Blaken in the Twins, far away at the Wall, has received the news. He requests permission from the two queens of the Wall, Rhaenys and Daenerys, to return home and quell the rebellion.

Hendry Brecken's request was granted, so he led a portion of his soldiers back to the Riverlands to quell the rebellion. Unfortunately, before Hendry's army could even reach the Twins, devastating news arrived: the old general who had made great contributions to the establishment of the Empire, former Commander-in-Chief of the Dragonstone Fleet, Jeffrey Brecken, breathed his last in the Twins.

Of course, the old man was not killed by the rebels on the battlefield. In fact, his death had little to do with the rebellion that broke out in Hejian. It was simply because he was too old and had many old injuries from his youth. Living to such an old age was already a happy death.

He had enjoyed enough wealth and luxury in his later years.

Unfortunately, Hendry was unable to see his father off one last time, and the person the old man kept talking about on his deathbed was also not there to say goodbye.

Viserys was even fighting the White Walkers thousands of miles away.

In peacetime, the death of Geoffrey Brecken, the governor of the Riverlands, would have been a major event that would shake the imperial political scene, because everyone knew how profound this old man's significance was to His Majesty the Emperor—more than a father.

However, given the current special circumstances, the news was quickly suppressed after it reached King's Landing.

Arianne was slightly flustered upon hearing the news. She wondered if the old man's death was due to her refusal to aid the Riverlands, and whether Viserys would be angry if he found out.

But Ariane didn't actually mean any harm; rather, in the current special circumstances, food was an asset more valuable than gold, and every grain was crucial.

To be frank, the imperial family, including Regent Arianne herself, Princess Diana, Prince Holos, and others, certainly had enough to eat, and their daily meals remained unchanged.

However, for the people of King's Landing, the amount of food has been reduced to one meal a day, and the amount each person receives is extremely limited.

The issue of food was of paramount importance, so it was understandable that Arianne was unwilling to contribute food to disaster relief. Even when her father, Prince Doran, wrote to her asking for help and requesting that his daughter allocate some food to aid Dorne, he was refused.

Arianne wanted to protect the empire Viserys left her, but the reality was that it was not an easy mess to clean up, and no country or city-state would be at peace under the long night.

News of Old Breken's death was suppressed when it reached King's Landing, known only to a few, including the King's Hand, Velas Tyrell. Old Breken's body was certainly not brought to King's Landing for a state funeral, but was buried locally.

However, Velas then delivered two more pieces of bad news to Arianne.

The first is the passing of William Darryl, the former Red Keep coach who was of great significance to His Majesty the Emperor and saved his life.

Like Old Brecken, he died in the Riverlands. However, unlike Old Brecken, who breathed his last in the Twins, William Darryl requested to leave King's Landing after the establishment of the Empire and returned to his hometown, Darryl in the Riverlands.

This is an old and small castle located at the confluence of the Kings Road and the Trident River in the town of Harlowe, just half a ride from the south bank of the Trident River. It is the hometown of the former Red Keep Master.

In his later years, William Darryl became a gray-haired, half-blind old man. He was much younger than old Brecken, but he also lived many years longer due to the changes in his fate.

He knew he was no longer of any use to Viserys, but he didn't want to be a useless person, which made him feel ashamed. Therefore, he wanted to return to his hometown to live out his days in peace.

William Darryl has been back in his hometown of Darryl City for several years. Here live his sister Maria Darryl, wife of Meryl Frey, and another sister, Jenny Darryl, who is married to Cleo Frey and is also a member of the Frey family.

His two sisters married into the Frey family, but unfortunately the Frey family has disappeared from history, and William Darryl's two sisters returned to Darryl City.

Earl Darryl was William Darryl's nephew, Earl Raymond Darryl. He also had a ten-year-old son, Linman Darryl. The former Red Keep Master was supposed to be enjoying his retirement, not yet at the age of 18, but then an unexpected event occurred.

The villages within the Darryl family's territory also erupted in riots due to hunger. Count Raymond, who went to resolve the issue, was only accompanied by a few cavalrymen. The problem was not resolved and a conflict broke out. Count Raymond was caught off guard and killed in a sneak attack. The mob shouted that they would break into Darryl City, take the nobles' grain and eat their fill, and then launched an attack on Darryl City.

However, although Derry was a castle, it was too small to withstand the siege of the starving mob, and eventually fell.

Sir William Darryl died in the riot, his two sisters were raped, and the ten-year-old heir to Darryl City, Linman Darryl Jr., was killed.

Chapter 869 Younger Brother

The fall of Darryl was actually just a microcosm of the riots in the Riverlands, but unfortunately, a crucial person died in this riot.

With the death of former Dragonstone Commander-in-Chief Geoffrey Brecken and the passing of former Red Keep Instructor William Darryl, Arianne suddenly realized that the Long Night meant more than just eternal darkness; it also meant the disappearance of familiar faces.

Vilas Tyrell's grandmother, Lady Olenna Redwyn, known as the 'Queen of Thorns,' also perished during the Long Night. The old woman certainly didn't starve to death; the Tyrell family, though fallen, was once the rulers of the Reach. However, the deadly damage the Long Night inflicted on the people wasn't just hunger...

And it's cold.

The sun has not shone on the earth for a year, and the temperature of the entire world has long since plummeted to the ice age. The air people breathe into their lungs feels like a knife. This feeling is impossible to understand unless you experience it yourself. How can people fight against the cold? Even the sharpest sword cannot cut through the cold.

Therefore, the arrival of this long night is an ordeal for young people, but for the elderly, it is the tolling of the death knell.

A rare heavy snowfall fell on the plains of the Reach. Starshort, located on the frontier bordering Dorne, had suffered greatly from war. However, the weather here was scorching hot all year round. When had it ever seen a heavy snowfall and the whole world covered in silver?

Lady Olenna Redwin was bedridden during this heavy snowfall.

Inside the cramped and simple house in Starstalker City, the old woman lay on her sickbed, gazing at the snowflakes falling outside the window. A brazier was lit inside. Although the temperature in the room wasn't much lower than in Highgarden, she still thought about the warm and comfortable rooms and the evergreen gardens of Highgarden. She also thought about Velas and her beloved Margaret.

Unfortunately, neither of them is by her side now; they are both in faraway King's Landing.

The old woman, known as the 'Queen of Thorns,' had lived a life as full of thorns as she had ever been. Ever since her husband, Lord Ross Tyrell, was brought back on a door with his horse, she had used the thorns to protect herself and her children.

She didn't actually like her son Mace, always criticizing him for being as weak and easily bullied as his father, Loth Tyrell, but she still secretly shed tears when news of the deaths of Mace and her grandson, the father and son, arrived.

She then placed all her hopes on her grandson Velas and granddaughter Margaery, hoping they could revive House Tyrell.

Fortunately, Velas and Margaret lived up to Lady Olena's expectations and took on the mission of reviving the Rose family. Unfortunately, they were unable to return in time to bid farewell to Lady Olena before her death.

After a heavy snowfall, Lady Olena also passed away.

...

The long night caused a reshuffling of all forces in the world, with old people and things disappearing and new life flourishing.

After reporting the situation of the Riverlands riots to Arianne, Velas bowed respectfully to take his leave, leaning on his cane as he went outside. As he stepped outside, he wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with his sleeve.

He had just received news that his grandmother was critically ill, followed by devastating news. His sister, Margaret, hadn't even had time to return to Starshuttle City to say goodbye to their grandmother one last time. He, on the other hand, had no intention of returning to Starshuttle City, as he was now the Imperial Chancellor, the Emperor's Hand. He had been appointed acting Imperial Chancellor at the beginning of the Long Night, until Misto passed away due to his illness.

Velas felt that he carried not only the mission of reviving his family, but also the expectations of the entire nation, especially in this time of crisis.

"grown ups."

Velas, leaning on his cane, walked through the silent throne room. A maid hurried up to help him leave, but Velas waved her hand and refused. He stood there, turned around, glanced back at the cold throne sitting in the darkness, sighed, and turned to leave.

Meanwhile, in the gardens of the Red Keep, Princess Diana and her brother Heros were playing. Diana was enthusiastically brandishing her swords and spears, while the dark-haired boy sat listlessly on a swing nearby.

"We have a little brother, did you know?" Gu Yi

"Heroes".

After practicing her swordsmanship with the wooden sword, the silver-haired princess took a few deep breaths, wiped the fine beads of sweat from her forehead, and then spoke.

"younger brother?"

Heros, who was sitting on the swing in a daze, paused for a moment before realizing what was happening.

The boy had delicate features, dark hair, and dark eyes. He looked remarkably like Viserys, and it was immediately obvious that he was his son.

Unfortunately, he did not inherit many of his father's Targaryen bloodline traits. Instead, the characteristics of the Martell, Rhoynar, and Dornish Saltmen prevailed. Of course, this was just a matter of probability, as the boy's mother had half Dornish blood, and Rhaenys herself had many Martell features, such as long brown hair and dark eyes.

Heros was not good with words. He liked to immerse himself in his own world and had no friends except for his sister. Heros was also not good at hiding his emotions, so when the five-year-old boy heard the news, his face clearly showed some surprise and disbelief.

"That's right, I overheard it by accident today."

“My mother received a letter from the Great Wall.”

Meanwhile, Diana, the older sister with short silver-gold hair and a dashing look wielding a wooden sword, was oblivious to her brother's complex emotions.

Although Diana was a few years older than Heros, she was not as thoughtful as her younger brother, and was even a bit oblivious. She put the wooden sword back on the weapon rack, thought for a moment, and continued speaking.

“Our brother’s name… seems to be Aemon, Aemon Targaryen, the same name as that ancestor on the Wall.”

“I heard from my mother that the ancestor died in an accident, and the name was given to him in memory of Imon.”

"By the way, the woman who gave birth to Aemon is our aunt, the Prince of Dragonstone."

"Daenerys".

Diana did not notice the complex and somber expression on Heros's face.

At that moment, a deep and resounding dragon roar suddenly echoed from the dark sky above King's Landing.

Then a huge black dragon swooped down from the dark clouds, and inside the Red Keep, Diana, who was talking about something, raised her head and spoke excitedly.

"It's my father!"

"Father is back."

"Father?"

Upon hearing his sister's words, Heros slightly composed himself, then stood up and looked up at the sky.

Chapter 870 The Boy's Change

"Father!"

The little girl with short, silver-gold hair saw Viserys and ran over to give him a big hug.

Viserys also picked up his eldest daughter and spun her around in the sky until she giggled before putting her down.

The little boy with brown hair stood silently by and watched. He looked at his father and sister's almost identical hair color, then glanced at his own long, curly brown hair, and his expression dimmed slightly.

Although Heros was still young, as a prince of House Targaryen and the eldest son of the Emperor, he was naturally not a child from an ordinary farming family. He received a superior royal education at a very young age and understood the meaning and struggle for power.

Then, only when Viserys put down his sister and turned his gaze to him did Heros straighten his clothes, step forward, bow slightly, and respectfully greet him.