บท 510: Chapter 510: The Last Greenseer
"Greenseer!"
"How fares the last Greenseer?"
Upon seeing the white-haired old man suddenly droop, his body limp and weak, no longer able to lift his head even with the power of the weirwood, two Children of the Forest maidens displayed immediate concern.
With the waning power of the Greenseer, the Children of the Forest are poised to fade into the annals of history; their powers are intertwined.
Meanwhile, Viserys, seated beneath the tree, remained silent for a long moment. His eyes flickered, seemingly overwhelmed by countless visions.
"Enough."
At last, the silver-haired youth managed a brief moment of clarity. Realizing the precariousness of his situation, he gritted his teeth.
"Stop!"
With sheer force of will, he halted the barrage of images before him.
Sigh.
His eyes, previously awash with visions, now ignited with a soft purple flame.
This was the manifestation of his mental prowess, reminiscent of the icy blue flames in the Night King's eyes.
His innate psychic strength already surpassed that of the Three-Eyed Raven and Bran. Thus, in resisting the Old Gods' power, he maintained significant autonomy, at least in choosing when to halt.
Sigh.
Viserys came to his senses, gasping for breath while seated on a tree stump.
His eyes regained clarity, his mind slowly waking from the endless stream of history.
For a moment, Viserys was nearly lost to the eons, his emotions—joy, anger, sorrow, pleasure—all slipping away.
The myriad visions rendered him numb until he forcefully halted them with sheer determination.
Thankfully, the presence of the dark mist within him helped counterbalance the power of the Old Gods. His own mental strength was sufficient to claw his way back.
Otherwise, an ordinary person overwhelmed by the Old Gods' power would become a mindless cog in the wheel of time, maintaining the world's trajectory, utterly unaware.
By now, Viserys understood why both the Three-Eyed Raven and Bran underwent drastic changes after receiving the Old Gods' power.
Any other person, without the aid of the dark mist, would lose themselves under the onslaught of the Old Gods' power.
Viserys, catching his breath on the stump, displayed a hint of relief.
However, after absorbing the Old Gods' power, he could sense that there was no malice within.
It was just a tree, like the weirwood canopy above, ancient and enduring.
Yet, it remains unclear if the Old Gods birthed the Children of the Forest or if the Children's rituals awakened the consciousness within the Gods. The Old Gods intentionally concealed their past.
They passed their powers onto successive generations of the Children of the Forest. Only when the Children dwindled, with none left bearing the gift of the Greenseer, did the Old Gods turn their attention to humans.
The Gods merely wished to transfer their power to a more suitable steward, never considering the consequences for the recipient.
Hence, successive Greenseers, including Brynden Rivers and Bran Stark, couldn't escape their fate.
"The Greenseer is dead."
"What has transpired?"
The Children's faces showed sorrow. Turning to Viserys, the maiden named Leaf inquired in the Common Tongue.
While they stood nearby, they remained unaware of the events. The Greenseer's conversation with Viserys abruptly halted, and then he took his final breath.
Viserys, having just broken free from the Old Gods' grip, looked relieved. Upon hearing Leaf's words, he looked up at them, then at the body of Brynden Rivers.
Shaking his head, he replied, "I'm not certain, perhaps his time had come."
"He entrusted the weirwood's power to me."
Viserys didn't share the entirety of the events but understood the Three-Eyed Raven's intentions.
The Raven's approach towards Viserys was certainly characteristic of the 'Bloodraven'. Anticipating Viserys' reluctance to become the next Greenseer, he laid a trap.
If successful, he'd break free from the weirwood, inhabiting Viserys' body, ensuring the world's trajectory remains unchanged. Alternatively, if he failed, Viserys would become the next Greenseer.
"You are now the Greenseer?"
Feeling the familiar power within Viserys, the Children's expressions shifted. Their form of address changed to a more reverent tone.
Viserys nodded, standing up with the hilt of his blade, Dawn, as support. Outside, Balerion roared softly.
Sensitive to magic, the dragon sensed Viserys' altered state. But before it could react, the sensation vanished.
Through a mental bond, Viserys assured Balerion of his well-being, then turned to the Children of the Forest.
"The weirwood will be destroyed by the Frost God."
"I won't remain beyond the Wall forever."
"I have my kingdom, my family, my people."
Viserys had mentioned this in his conversation with Brynden Rivers, reluctant to accept the Old Gods' power due to these reasons.
The two Children exchanged glances. Leaf translated for the snow-haired maiden, Snow. Both nodded.
Turning to Viserys, Leaf said, "We are willing to follow you, Greenseer."
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