Kapitel 569: Chapter 569: Greywater Watch
At the Twins, the future capital of the Riverlands and the stronghold of House Bracken.
Viserys had long made up his mind. The title of Lord Paramount of the Trident was reserved for the old general.
Therefore, Jeffrey Bracken and his son, Hendly, came ahead of time to inspect the state of the Twins. They examined the extent of the castle's damage and the estimated costs for repairs.
Viserys assured him that if there were insufficient funds, they could draw from the royal treasury in advance. Having confiscated the vast wealth from the Tyrell vaults in Highgarden, Viserys was certainly not lacking in funds now.
The Twins, as a crucial transportation hub, would be vital in the future for supplying the armies during their northern campaigns.
Considering the strategic importance of the Twins, Viserys felt reassured in entrusting its stewardship to someone he had full confidence in.
His next stop was the North. But riding his dragon, Balerion, Viserys would certainly reach his destination much faster than Lord Jeffrey and his entourage.
His ultimate goal, following the unification of the Seven Kingdoms, was the reclamation of lost lands and confronting the common enemy of all mankind. He remembered Melisandre's warning: in five years, the White Walkers would return.
Although he had absorbed the power of the Old Gods and had somewhat been influenced by it, Viserys' strong will prevented him from being fully consumed by it.
Now, riding Balerion, Viserys arrived at the Neck by the afternoon. The ruins of the previous war were still evident. The devastation left by the explosion on the causeway was still unrepaired, largely due to the ongoing civil strife and the huge reconstruction efforts it demanded.
Walking alone on the frosty causeway of the Neck, Viserys' steps made soft crunching sounds on the thin layer of snow. The once teeming marshes, with its monstrous lizard-lions and poisonous creatures, were now eerily quiet and desolate. The aftermath of the devastation lingered.
Suddenly, from his aerial vantage, he spotted a concealed castle amidst the frozen marshes.
"Is this..."
"A castle within the Neck?"
He realized, "It's the ancestral seat of House Reed, Greywater Watch."
Known to be built on a floating island within the swamp, Greywater Watch was a place so elusive that even ravens could not find it. All throughout history, from the Andals to the Ironborn, from House Frey to various other invaders, none could locate this enigmatic stronghold.
Yet, by sheer chance, Viserys had stumbled upon it.
Landing Balerion just outside the castle, Viserys gazed at the fortress, seamlessly blending with the swampy surroundings. The castle, covered in moss and creeping vines, had no towers, just a keep. It didn't need walls; the treacherous swamps around it served as its natural defense.
Stepping inside Greywater Watch, Viserys was ready to unravel its mysteries.
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