"How many eyes does Duke Blood Raven have?

A thousand, plus one. ”

The ballad of "One Thousand and One Eyes" has been sung in the Seven Kingdoms since the time of Aegon IV, and it describes Brynden Rivers.

This legend, who was active more than a hundred years ago, was the illegitimate son of Aegon IV and Lady Mirissa Blackwood.

It is also one of the "noble illegitimate children" who have been legalized.

This man was a member of the Council of Kings and was in charge of the kingdom's intelligence affairs, and legend has it that the entire continent of Westeros has his eyes. One thousand and one eyes were first derived from this.

Varys, the intelligence director who is now known as the "Octopus Spider", may be dwarfed by the original "Duke of Blood Raven".

On the eve of the Blackfire Rebellion, it was Brindon Riverside who learned the secret in advance and informed Daeron II to issue an arrest warrant, which directly triggered the Blackfire Rebellion.

And in the battle to suppress the rebellion, it was also Brynden who killed his illegitimate brother and the initiator of the Blackfire Rebellion, Daemon Blackfire.

The second and third Black Fire Rebellions were also strongly suppressed under the auspices of the Duke of Blood Raven.

Brinzon Rivers also served as King Hand of Aerys I and Merka I, and after the death of Meca I, he also presided over the Great Council and installed Aegon V because the throne was undecided.

However, due to the ruthlessness of the methods used in the suppression of the Black Fire Rebellion, and the use of some dishonorable deception, Aegon V imprisoned Brindon Rivers in the name of murder and breaking his oath.

However, the king did not dare to kill the famous Duke of Blood Raven, and instead sent him to the Great Wall.

Brindon Rivers also served as the commander-in-chief of the Night's Watch, but during a patrol trip, he mysteriously disappeared and was never heard from again.

Not many people in Westeros today still remember this once prominent "Duke of Blood Raven", and his contemporaries have long since become dry bones in the grave, the Targaryen dynasty has fallen, and even the Baratheon dynasty is about to collapse, and Brynden Rivers is still alive.

Calculating the time, this Duke of Blood Raven is almost one hundred and thirty years old.

This is the age at which a normal person can live.

Samwell looked at the old man in front of him who was almost integrated with the fish beam wood, and wondered in his heart, can the current Duke of Blood Raven still be called a human?

"Your Majesty, winter is coming." Brindon Hewen spoke again, "Please lead the armies of the Seven Nations north to support the Great Wall of Desperation as soon as possible. The Wraiths are coming, and their horrors are far beyond that of Euron Greyjoy. All human beings can do is do their best, not afraid of sacrifice, and pray to the gods. ”

"I will do everything in my power to prevent this catastrophe." Samwell said, "If nothing else, I'll go first." ”

"Okay."

Samwell had expected that the other party would remind Raven of the blood-colored eyes again, but Brindon Rivers said nothing.

He took one last look at Bran Stark, who was confused, and sighed slightly.

The Stark kid had no idea what he was up against.

His fall, his dreams, his fate, are all like a carefully arranged play.

The manipulator behind the scenes, naturally, needless to say.

Samwell is deeply wary of the Three-Eyed Raven.

This was not only because of Euron Greyjoy's warning, but also because he knew that behind the Three-Eyed Raven stood the Old Gods.

He had long lost trust in the gods.

Moreover, the sudden intervention of the Three-Eyed Raven in his battle with Euron this time was indeed of great help, but Samwell always found this matter strange and strange everywhere.

What's more, the Three-Eyed Raven Brynden Riverwin has a deep hatred with the Blackfire family.

Samwell has never admitted that he is a remnant of the Black Fire, but he can't stand the fact that everyone in Westeros thinks he's the Black Fire, and I'm afraid Brynden Rivers thinks so too.

In this case, Samwell must of course be vigilant.

The blood-colored eye that Euron left behind, he wouldn't give it to the Three-Eyed Raven easily.

The scene in front of him gradually shattered, turning into puffs of green smoke that dissipated into the air.

Samwell's mind returned to reality.

Just as he was about to return to King's Landing, he saw a longship waddling toward the shore.

The sails on the ship have long been broken, and the coat of arms of the golden sea monster can be faintly seen.

Samwell was amazed, unable to believe that anyone could survive such a terrible storm and an army of ghouls.

Curious, he walked over.

"I surrender, Your Majesty Caesar!" A slightly hoarse female voice rang out from the boat.

Samwell also saw clearly at this time that standing at the bow of the ship was a slender short-haired girl, her appearance was not stunning, but there was a different kind of heroic spirit, and she laughed very tastefully.

"Who are you?"

"The eldest daughter of Baron Greyjoy, King of the Iron Islands, Asha."

"I've heard of you." Samwell watched as the girl docked the longboat to the shore.

There were also three people on board, a big man with a red beard, a man with a long axe, and ......

"Lucas?" Samwell was surprised to see his fleet commander lying on the deck.

"Your Majesty," said Count Lucas Dayne, struggling to his feet, ashamed, "I have let you down......"

"It's not your fault." Samwell waved his hand generously, encountering a pervert like Eurolen, no matter how powerful the Stormlands fleet was, it was useless.

"I couldn't hold your fleet......"

"The fleet can be rebuilt, as long as you are alive."

"Your Majesty, you are so merciful......"

"Yes, Gracious Caesar." Asha interjected, "You're going to forgive us, aren't you?" Against you is my uncle Euron, and I have long wanted to make peace with you. ”

As Asha spoke, the ironman with the long axe quietly walked up behind Count Lucas, as if Samwell was going to cut off the axe in his hand if he did not agree to the settlement.

Samwell laughed again:

"As long as the Iron People are willing to submit, I can forgive you."

Without hesitation, Asha knelt down on one knee and said loudly:

"I, Asha Greyjoy, daughter of Baron the Brave and first rightful heir to the throne of the Sea Stone, offer unparalleled loyalty to His Majesty Caesar, the Storm King, in the witness of the Drowning God!"

Samwell drew his greatsword and tapped it on Asha's shoulder:

"I accept your allegiance."

The Iron Islands have long since been devastated by the Euran scourge and can no longer pose a threat to Westeros.

Winter is approaching, and Samwell doesn't have the time to clean up these guys, so since Asha is willing to be loyal, he is happy to let the daughter of the sea monster help him restrain the iron people.

"Gather your people and let them search for survivors of this disaster in Blackwater Bay." Samwell ordered.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After explaining this, Samwell mounted the white dragon and flew towards King's Landing with Viseryon.

(End of chapter)