Game of Thrones: The Wrath of the Sleeping Dragon

He didn't know if this was a scheme by his old friend.

But Oberyn could never have imagined that someone could gain the favor of the gods and change the celestial phenomena in an instant.

Therefore, although Oberyn had some doubts in his heart, after all, the rain came too strangely and coincidentally, but in the end, defeat was defeat, and there was no reason to look for.

If he had been able to foresee that the Mandeb River's water level was on the verge of danger, he could have prepared other countermeasures in advance, instead of the entire army having just finished a battle, being exhausted and weary, unable to even get a bite to eat, getting soaked in a heavy rain, and then being soaked in the water.

"Commander-in-Chief, what should we do now?"

The floodwaters spread and surrounded everyone, leaving them all submerged in the water. However, Kane, the young administrator whom Oberyn trusted most, was surprisingly calm.

After all, once something happens, there's no escaping it; being anxious won't help, so we need to come up with a solution quickly.

These were the words his teacher had taught him. Indeed, Oberyn did not designate Kane as his successor, nor did he grant him political or military influence.

However, Kane always regarded the old prince who had promoted him as his teacher or father, and therefore remained loyal to Oberyn.

"We can't go back to the main camp now, and all our food and supplies are soaked in water."

"My lord, shall we launch a counterattack on Highgarden?"

"As long as we do our utmost to completely conquer Highgarden, there is still room for a reversal of this situation."

Since being promoted to a confidant by Oberyn, the affairs officer Kane had been following the old prince closely, learning his way of thinking, his art of command, and his strategies and tactics.

Kane wasn't exactly a gifted genius, but he was a hardworking one, and his proactive approach did yield some results.

He quickly calmed down in the face of this sudden and terrible situation, which is the best quality of a commander: to remain calm in the face of adversity.

Kane then came up with a way to break the current situation.

Indeed.

If it were a young Oberyn Martell, he would certainly have adopted the method Kane is proposing now.

Since we have run out of camp and supplies, we should abandon everything and launch a full-scale attack on the enemy to reclaim everything we have lost.

Oberyn's proudest battle was one where he used this method to deceive Tywin Lannister completely.

At that time, he abandoned his own army camp and attacked Lannisport, but actually sent warriors to climb up the back mountain of Casterly Rock.

He captured this seemingly impregnable fortified castle in the most unexpected way, leaving Tywin Lannister, the renowned general of the Seven Kingdoms, with only an empty camp.

Tywin was so angry that he smashed countless cups.

Unfortunately, Oberyn is now old.

He was no longer the shrewd and cunning Red Viper. His hair had turned gray, his face was covered with wrinkles, and he had become much more timid, no longer daring to play games where he risked his life at the gambling table.

Therefore, Kane proposed a counterattack on Highgarden, to seize the castle at all costs. After all, Highgarden was situated on high ground, offering shelter from the flood and ample food supplies. However, Oberyn hesitated...

“You’re right, kid.”

His pale hair, soaked by the rain, clung to his scalp, dripping wetly. The old prince, mounted on horseback, frowned deeply. After a long while, he finally spoke slowly.

"But I will not take your advice."

"Sir, why?"

Meanwhile, the young officer on the other side was greatly puzzled by Oberyn's words.

Although they are now a defeated and demoralized force, the Imperial Legion is still an elite army that has been tempered and refined. Even in this situation, they should be able to defeat a group of farmers with their last bit of willpower.

"Because you don't understand him."

"Who?"

"That guy with the iron mask."

As soon as Oberyn finished speaking, Kane immediately shut his mouth and fell silent.

He had naturally heard of Bessie's reputation. Like his teacher, Bessie was one of His Majesty's right-hand men, and they had fought side by side to build such a vast empire.

Moreover, this iron-faced war god later served as the commander-in-chief of the human alliance, winning the famous Battle of Corhol and defeating the White Walkers, thus gaining fame in one battle.

"He won't let this opportunity slip by."

The white-haired old prince sat on horseback, the heavy rain overhead had lessened considerably, and it was still drizzling down.

“If we turn back now, not only will we not be able to break through High Court, but we will also have no chance of returning.”

He turned his head to look in Gaoting's direction, and then spoke in a hoarse voice.

Chapter 1064 Race Against Time

Oberon turned and glanced in the direction of Highgarden.

It could be fate or destiny.

This was the place where he suffered his Waterloo-like defeat; Oberyn had never suffered such a crushing defeat since he began leading troops.

"withdraw!"

"Leave this place."

He then turned his head back and spoke in a hoarse voice.

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief."

Oberyn gave the order to retreat, leaving the affairs officer Kane speechless.

Consider the enemy they faced; after all, it was a world-renowned, iron-faced military genius.

He could think of a desperate, all-or-nothing counterattack against High Court, and the other side could certainly think of it too.

As the old prince of Dorne said, General Bassey would not let this opportunity pass by, and might have already set up an ambush, waiting for them to fight with their backs to the wall, and then completely annihilate them at Highgarden.

If that's really the case, then this battle not only destroyed countless previous efforts, but also extinguished half of Prince Heros's hope of being crowned emperor.

After all, the empire's nobles witnessed this battle. The Second Prince, Yin Meng, survived this ordeal and will surely be reborn from the ashes, transforming into a giant dragon soaring through the sky.

By then, it won't be so easy for Prince Heros to deal with his younger brother.

Therefore, Oberyn's idea was not so difficult to understand: to preserve his strength as much as possible, retreat first, wait to regroup, and then fight to the death.

This is a well-thought-out, mature idea that's hard to fault.

After all, the Imperial Legion was in dire need of food and shelter, their food supplies had been soaked and washed away, and their tents were also submerged in water.

The soldiers have just finished a major battle; they are exhausted, hungry, drenched in a downpour, and chilled by the cold water, which is also full of corpses.

The disease might spread rapidly, and now it was shrouded in darkness, but the sound of coughing could be heard all around.

These are all omens of danger; a slight misstep could lead to certain death.

Therefore, since Oberyn has rejected the idea of ​​fighting to the death, fearing an ambush, he should immediately evacuate from this place.

After all, the soldiers couldn't stay in the water forever, and they also needed to find a place to eat.

Otherwise, once the heavy rain stops, the garrison in Gaoting City will come out to pursue them, and there is a risk of total annihilation.

Therefore, after a moment's deliberation, Oberyn decisively ordered a full retreat, to evacuate the area as quickly as possible, so as not to remain submerged in the water.

Without hesitation, the clerk Kane immediately relayed Oberon's orders to his subordinates.

However, at that moment, a dragon's low roar came from above their heads, carrying far under the dim sky.

"Ho-"

Call ~

Call ~

Immediately, many people looked up and saw a golden dragon flapping its wings and flying towards the High Court. It then circled once above the High Court and flew into the distance.

"Your Highness Heros."

They saw Tyrannosaurus fly into the sky and disappear into the horizon in an instant.

The morale of many soldiers in the Imperial Legion was once again dealt a blow.

They knew they had disappointed the prince, suffering a crushing defeat despite having a seemingly insurmountable advantage.

The old prince of Dorne also witnessed this scene, and a look of sorrow appeared in his eyes, with deep wrinkles etched at the corners of his eyes by the passage of time.

He knew he had wronged Heros.

Actually, if we follow the line of Heros's mother, Oberon is Heros's maternal great-uncle, since Renis is the daughter of Rhaegar and Oberon's sister, Ilya.

Therefore, Oberyn and Dorne, who were behind him, unconditionally supported Herlos's coronation as the second Imperial Emperor.

"Perhaps this is coming to an end."

Then Oberyn, sitting on his horse, pulled on the reins and sighed deeply.

For the first time, he felt old.

He felt that his mind was no longer as sharp as before, but had become much duller.

He felt he had lost his courage. He knew that taking a gamble might offer a sliver of hope to turn the tide, but he didn't even have the courage to try.

Oberyn was originally confident that he could live to be eighty years old, indulging in drinking, gambling, and debauchery.

"Then he died in the arms of a beloved woman or boy, ending his dull and boring life."

This is a conversation between Oberyn and his friend Tyrion, who was in the court.

Both of them spoke their ideals in unison, and what was remarkable was that their ideals were exactly the same.

However, Tyrion's ideal only includes women, not boys.

Oberyn was undoubtedly a genius, and geniuses are often lonely; his indulgence in debauchery was merely a way for him to vent his boredom.

In reality, Oberyn was always very lonely inside.

This is why he never married and never had a child to inherit his name, instead leaving behind a bunch of illegitimate children.

But then he suddenly encountered the biggest setback of his life, and Oberyn's pride and confidence seemed to be shattered.

As a genius, he could not bear the pain of failure and even fell into self-doubt, with a vague sense of unease.

I'm afraid I won't be able to realize my dream.

"Someone like me seems destined to die in battle; there's no such thing as a peaceful end..."

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