EBE #443 - Chapter 177 The Trend is Set
#443 - Chapter 177 The Trend is Set
Bran led the 'Red Deer Army' closely following the Queen's steps, determined to prove their worth through action and earn their rightful place. Simultaneously, Robb dispatched three thousand 'Winter Wolf Army' soldiers to join the southward march. However, after a series of intense battles, the North could no longer spare additional troops.
As the Queen's army passed through the Neck, their numbers swelled to fifty thousand. Among them, 'Blackfish' Brynden led four thousand Riverland soldiers to join the Queen's forces, representing nearly all of the Riverlands' military strength.
A week later, at the Inn at the Crossroads, 'Bronze' Yohn Royce awaited with two thousand Vale cavalrymen by the roadside. Despite the battle at the Wall, the Vale still retained over three thousand cavalrymen.
In the fifth month of Aegon 304, a spring breeze swept across the fields, winter was over, and the land teemed with life. The Queen's convoy slowly entered the rebuilt Harrenhal. After two years of restoration, the magnificent castle had regained its splendor and grandeur.
Upon hearing of the Queen's arrival, the surrounding lords, both great and small, rushed to pay homage and pledge their allegiance, including the Lord of Acorn Hall, the Lord of Saltpans, the Lady of Maidenpool, and the Lord of Harroway's Town. They lined up neatly before the castle, awaiting the Queen's audience.
Prior to this, Duskendale and Rosby had already declared their support for the Dragon Queen, and with the addition of these new lords, Daenerys's influence expanded even further.
The Red Keep, however, was in dire straits, its situation growing increasingly grim. With the Crownlands becoming a battlefield, the Red Keep had lost control over the region, isolated within King's Landing.
Worse still, Dragonstone had cut off shipping in Blackwater Bay, and the Church's devastating attacks on commerce had disrupted supplies to King's Landing. As time passed, prices soared and the people's lives were greatly affected.
Meanwhile, the Westerlands and the Reach were preoccupied with their own affairs and could no longer provide King's Landing with a steady stream of grain as before. The time Jaime had desperately bought in the North had been wasted, and the Red Keep had taken no steps to improve the situation.
In particular, the Tyrell family of Highgarden, with Olenna harboring resentment towards the Iron Throne for her son's death, was unwilling to provide further aid to King's Landing. The Iron Throne's inaction in the face of the Faith of the Seven, and the lack of a response to Mace Tyrell's assassination, had brought Olenna's dissatisfaction to a boiling point. Despite Margaery's repeated requests, Olenna insisted on reducing support to King's Landing.
Against this backdrop, King's Landing faced an unprecedented crisis. On the other hand, Daenerys's strength grew like a snowball, gradually seizing the initiative. King's Landing needed to face reality and find a new way out, and Jaime was tearing his hair out in worry.
New Harrenhal, the top floor of the Queen's Tower.
Daenerys stood high above, overlooking the bustling scene before her, and couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion. This city was completely different from what she had read about in books. The rebuilt Harrenhal was grand in scale, more than three times its original size, incorporating the original Harrenhal town. Today, Harrenhal was not only a thriving trade center but also a livable city, serving as a crucial commercial hub connecting the North and South.
Daenerys gently stroked her slightly protruding belly, feeling the movements of the fetus within, and her heart was filled with anticipation. She knew that the child's arrival would bring her new hope and strength. However, when she thought of the situation in King's Landing, she couldn't help but frown. She had heard that the environment in King's Landing was terrible, the air filled with a foul stench that was unbearable. To ensure the health of her child, she decided to stay here for a while and wait for the child to be born safely before making any plans.
"Hmph~" A soft snore came from beside her. She reached out and nudged Liu Yuan, who was dozing off beside her. "Hey~ Galen, wake up! How did you fall asleep again?" She found it strange that Galen had been like this, constantly sleepy, for nearly three months since the battle beyond the Wall against the Night King.
Liu Yuan yawned. "Heh~ Ah~, I'm sorry, my dear. It's my fault, but I can't help it. It's an old problem. I've been like this since I was a kid, always sleepy."
Daenerys still felt sorry for him, clinging to Liu Yuan's arm. She said softly, "Then let's go back to rest. I'm hungry too, and this little one is kicking me."
Back in the room, Liu Yuan lay on the bed, closed his eyes, and tried to relax, silently opening his personal panel.
【Name】: Liu Yuan (Galen Morningstar)
【Race】: Human (Dragonborn, trait merging...)
【Identity】: Demigod (Fourth Order)
【Lifespan】: 29/1200
【Attributes】:
Strength: 141
Agility: 137
Constitution: 139
Intelligence: 136
Spirit: 120
Commanding Power: 145
Integrated Perception: 127
【Hidden Attributes】:
Luck: 75
Willpower Strength: 617
Soul Strength: 640
Body Strength: 843
Abnormal Status Resistance: 39.1%
【Special Abilities】:
〖Divine Empowerment〗, 〖Earth Element Control〗, 〖Water Element Control〗, 〖Fire Element Control〗, 〖Life Domain〗.
【Skills】: 「National Arts Master LV.115」「Swordsmanship Master LV.115」, 「Weapon Master LV.111」, 「Martial Arts Master LV.115」, 「Mounted Combat Master LV.101」, 「Language Master LV.104」, 「Forging Master LV.104」…………
Liu Yuan frowned as he looked at his attributes, his heart filled with helplessness. Ever since that thrilling battle against the Night King, his body never seemed to fully recover, and he always felt a deep sense of fatigue. To make matters worse, he noticed that his other attributes were growing rapidly, but his Spirit attribute remained stagnant, as if something was holding it back.
"It seems like it's because I lack a technique specifically for cultivating the spirit..." Liu Yuan murmured to himself, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes. This situation put him in a dilemma. After all, if his spiritual power couldn't keep up with the progress of his physical body, he would face great risks in future battles. And he dared not easily venture into a place like the Godfall Land, which was full of mystery and danger.
After careful consideration, Liu Yuan realized that he had to find a solution. Since there was no method for cultivating immortality, he decided to try cultivating a spiritual technique to make up for this deficiency. So, he began to search his memory for a suitable technique.