Chapter 266: Chapter 266: Rhaenys and Rhaegal
"The Horn of Winter... also known as 'Joramun's Horn', is a legendary magical artifact."
"There are several legends about its origin, but the most credible one is that it was left behind by 'Brandon the Builder', according to the 'Chronicles of the Night's Watch'..."
The elderly Maester Aemon began to explain with a shaky voice.
He detailed the records of the Horn of Winter, a thousand years ago, the King-Beyond-the-Wall, Joramun, had found and blown this legendary magical item.
However, after his death, this magical item also disappeared without a trace.
Until now, a thousand years later, the new King-Beyond-the-Wall, Mance Rayder, claims to have found the Horn of Winter.
There are many ancient books stored in Castle Black that can corroborate the existence of the Horn of Winter, so it can be confirmed that it should indeed exist.
However... whether Mance Rayder really found the Horn of Winter is still questionable.
As Maester Aemon's words fell, everyone in the meeting hall of Castle Black, including King Robert, the Lord of Winterfell, Stannis, and others, exchanged glances.
"So..."
Since the Horn of Winter truly exists.
What if... the King-Beyond-the-Wall isn't lying?
He really found the Horn of Winter...
...
Far away at the Wall, the negotiations between the wildlings and the allied forces have become somewhat strained.
Meanwhile, across the sea in Andalos.
Whoosh—
Banners fluttered in the wind.
Soldiers wearing red and black armor adorned with the Targaryen three-headed dragon emblem marched in a column along the road, stretching far into the distance, divided into rectangular formations.
They were stationed in the barren mountain camp in the ancient road to the Norvos mountains east of Andalos, the second legion of House Targaryen, led by Prince Oberyn of Dorne, now marching along the banks of the Lhoron River, rushing to support the Eyrie.
The army was marching slowly with heavy steps.
Thud, thud, thud...
And then, the sound of horse hooves rang out.
A man in sandy-colored soft armor, with a sun-piercing golden spear emblem on his chest, sat on a pure black warhorse.
The warhorse ran actively along the bank of the Lhoron River, the hooves kicking up dirt, the man's black curls fluttering in the wind, his deep eyes squinted slightly as he looked into the distance, then he reined in his horse.
"Huh—"
Oberyn reined his horse on the hillside, the horse's hooves pawed the ground a few times, then he turned his head to look back, the long army was slowly advancing.
Then, following him, another knight in black armor wielding a double-bladed axe rode up to Oberyn's side.
"Prince Oberyn."
The sunlight overhead was somewhat dazzling, although it was winter, the sunlight on the Andalos plains was still very abundant.
Oberyn squinted slightly, shading his eyes with his hand to block the sunlight, then turned to look at the black-armored knight.
"Lord Evin Pas."
Oberyn's eyes were deep, his gaze calm and indifferent with a hint of scrutiny, he held the reins in one hand, slightly raised his chin and spoke.
"I've said before, in the legion, you should call me 'Legion Commander', not by my title."
Oberyn fully implemented Viserys' military reform, he was an active supporter of this policy, Oberyn felt that Viserys' reform was indeed good, as it could effectively enhance the combat effectiveness and enthusiasm of the army.
Because Viserys' military reform does not judge heroes by their birth, it actively tore a hole in this, but did not completely tear it down.
In the current Targaryen army, any commoner, even soldiers who were slaves serving in place of their masters, have the opportunity to receive land or become knights as long as they perform meritorious service.
And in the army, official positions are not judged by nobility.
As the Prince of Dorne, Oberyn's status has reached the pinnacle of nobility, everyone thought he would oppose this reform, but unexpectedly, he turned out to be an active supporter of this reform.
Because with Oberyn's intelligent mind, he understands the benefits of reform to the nation.
If history has always been a rolling wheel, starting from one point and then turning a circle back to the original point, repeating itself.
Viserys' appearance gave Oberyn hope to break this historical wheel.
Therefore, such a smart person would follow Viserys faithfully, wanting to help him achieve this great goal.
"I apologize, sir."
When Lord Evin in black armor heard Oberyn's words, a hint of shame appeared on his cheek beneath his helmet, and he quickly apologized.
Evin Pas was one of the first nobles of House Lannister to pledge allegiance to Viserys. Because of his bravery in battle, he was awarded a rich town as a reward.
Due to the reform of the new dynasty's nobility, the actual power in the hands of a count is not very heavy. What truly distinguishes Lord Evin Pas from other Lords of the new dynasty is his military power.
Lord Evin Pas is the deputy commander of the Second Legion, holding significant power.
However, Viserys originally hoped to insert a confidant to balance Oberyn's power, as the struggle between the primary and deputy has always existed since ancient times.
However, Viserys did not expect that Lord Evin Pas was no match for Oberyn in terms of tactics, and was quickly suppressed and became obedient.
Now, Lord Pas's position as deputy commander of the legion is completely nominal, he cannot balance Oberyn's power at all, but has become a tool for the other party.
"Have the logistics and supplies been arranged?"
Just now, Oberyn ordered Lord Evin Pas to keep an eye on the progress of the rear supply wagons.
After all, the supply train is the most important thing for an army on the move. If the supply train is ambushed, the thousands of soldiers could be in danger.
"They have been arranged, Commander."
Lord Evin Pas quickly nodded in agreement.
While the two legion leaders were communicating on the ground, a shadow fell from the sky above.
Whoosh~
Then, spreading its wings, it flew towards the direction the army was advancing.
"A dragon."
Oberyn looked up at the sky.
This huge shadow descending from the sky was, of course, a dragon, but this dragon was much smaller than Balerion, about one-third the size.
Balerion is now about seventeen or eighteen meters, close to twenty meters in length, while this dragon is only six or seven meters in size.
He looks like a little brother who hasn't grown up in front of Balerion, but for humans or warhorses, he is still a rapidly growing behemoth, changing almost daily.
"Rhaegal!" Rhaenys rode on the back of the green dragon Rhaegal, galloping in the blue sky.
Her brown hair fluttered in the wind, there was no fear on her beautiful face, but excitement.
Since Rhaegal was disciplined by Balerion, he has
become much more obedient.
In order to ensure her niece could safely ride the dragon, Oberyn commissioned craftsmen to create a safety device that could securely fasten Rhaenys.
Then Rhaenys rode a dragon for the first time. She was to follow her uncle on a campaign to lift the siege of the Eyrie.
The Eyrie's geographical location is extremely important. If it falls, the Andalos plains behind it would be exposed.
Viserys entrusted this city to her before leaving Andalos, and Rhaenys would not let it suffer any harm.
However, at this moment.
Rhaenys, riding on Rhaegal's back, squinted her beautiful eyes. She seemed to suddenly see a black dot in the distance.
"Huh?"
"What is that?"
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