bdsm-fiction Chapter 128 Oberon Martell, the Red Viper
Chapter 128 Oberon Martell, the Red Viper
Chapter 128 Oberon Martell, the Red Viper
"Brynden the Blackfish is indeed a tough opponent. Compared to Robb, James is definitely more like a young man, reckless and impulsive."
Barristan and Jorah remained noncommittal. Both commanders had their own strengths and weaknesses, but the battlefield was ever-changing, and the outcome of the war could not be decided solely by who had some impressive record.
Ultimately, besides the battles on the battlefield, the competition also comes down to the resources and wealth of both sides.
Tywin has been trying to win over the Reach. If he succeeds, the gold of the Westerlands and the grain of the Reach will be combined, and the war-torn Riverlands and the impoverished North will be no match for them.
Moreover, among the Seven Kingdoms, apart from the three that have already been drawn into the war, the Vale has remained neutral, the Reach is being courted by both King's Landing and Tywin Lannister, and their intentions are not yet clear. Dorne is gloating, but also remains neutral.
However, there is another side that is very likely to join the war, and once it joins, it will inevitably influence the entire war situation.
That's Stormland.
In the original story, during the War of the Five Kings, many families who had sworn allegiance to Storm's End chose to support Renly, and the Reach also clearly stood by Renly's side, making Renly the most powerful and influential man at the time.
However, due to the involvement of players, and the fact that Lanley is already dead, the River Reach does not currently have a clear side that wants to support, so it does not need to enter the fray so early and can wait for a better price.
By casting aside Robert's bastards, the Stormlands families, who originally had only one choice, were forced to choose between supporting Joffrey Baratheon and Stannis Baratheon.
If you choose to support Joffrey and heed King's Landing's long-standing call, and if Stormlands joins Tywin's side, then the allied forces of the North and the Riverlands will inevitably be at a disadvantage.
If you choose to support Stannis, then this second son of House Baratheon will be able to command an army and march straight to King's Landing without conquering Stormlands. At that time, Tywin Lannister, who is still entangled with the coalition forces of the Riverlands in the North, will he save King's Landing or not?
Regardless of the circumstances, who Storm supports will obviously have a significant impact on the course of the battle.
Of course, it's also possible that Joffrey and Stannis each have their own supporters, and then Stormlands will start fighting each other. But Visser and the two Kingsguard believe that as long as half of the family, or even less, is enough for Stannis to conquer Stormlands in a short time.
Joffrey vs. Stannis?
Hmph, may Joffrey live a long life.
However, these are not things for Visser to worry about for the time being. At present, compared to whether the seven kingdoms across the strait will fight each other, the three-daughter city-states, which are close at hand and have the help of the remnants of the Iron Treasury, the Golden Company and the Unsullied, are obviously the real threat.
"Your Majesty, an envoy requests an audience!"
[Nine Thousand Years Old] walked in again. These past few days have really worn him out. People coming to see Visser range from wealthy merchants or nobles to small mercenary leaders. It's just never-ending.
Sigh, being a palace eunuch isn't easy these days!
Of course, although he was tired, he wouldn't agree to take a break if asked to go offline. Everyone knows that Wei Ge is basically an operator playing a role. If you want to please Wei Ge, you're sure to win the Emperor's favor!
Besides, he, the "Nine Thousand Years Old," is also counting on getting secondhand information from Wei Ge and selling it to interested players for money. Making money is never shameful.
"Oh? Where did this messenger come from?"
Visser looked up, and Barristan and Jorah, who were standing close to His Majesty, quickly tidied up the map they had slumped on Visser's table and resumed their duties as His Majesty's guards.
"Well, he said the warriors of Dorne are as numerous as the sands, but he alone is unmatched. He must be an envoy from Dorne!"
"Recalling the arrogant demeanor of the newcomer," said "Nine Thousand Years Old" to Visai.
Visser immediately recognized the newcomer: Oberyn Martell, the Prince of Dorne known as the Red Viper, who was described by Tywin as a self-righteous madman, who in the original story shot the Mountain but was killed by the Mountain before his death due to his recklessness!
Tap tap tap~
Under the watchful eyes of a row of white robes on the left and a row of blue robes on the right, Oberon walked into the palace with a faint smile.
Oberon's face bore the wrinkles of time, thin eyebrows, and eyes as black as an eternal night, like those of a viper. His nose and forehead were sharp, and his black hair was glossy with only a few silver strands, forming a widow's peak above his brow.
A flamboyant center forward who should be quite popular with wealthy ladies—that was Vieira's first impression of the free-spirited Red Viper.
Oberon gave Visser what he thought was a friendly smile.
But Visser felt a chill for no reason. In the original story, James described the man in front of him as a notorious villain. The fact that his weapons were covered in poison was only a minor offense. He had more bastards than Robert and slept with boys.
"Standing before you is..." Sir Barristan was about to announce the name.
He was then rudely interrupted by Oberyn: "Isn't this Ser Barristan, Robert's Kingsguard?"
Barristan stared at Oberon expressionlessly, vowing that if the man before him showed any further disrespect, he would draw his sword and sever his snake's head!
"No need for that, Sir Barristan."
Visser smiled and gestured to Barristan that there was no need for elaborate formalities.
"Hi, Viserys, it's been a long time since we last met," Oberon said, taking a drink from a maid and sitting down in the lower chair.
"This is the first time we've actually met since Sir William Darryl took me and Dani to stay at Neptune's Palace that night."
Visser maintained his composure throughout, a stark contrast to the prince, who was slumped in his chair.
"Yes, it's amazing how grown up you are, and you even have your own career now. When are you going to go back across the strait and pull that mentally challenged boy off the Iron Throne?"
Oberon ignored the barbed tone in Visser's voice, and unlike most people, he didn't feel embarrassed. Instead, he casually skipped over the topic.
"Soon," Visser gave a vague answer.
Despite their kinship and alliance, Visser didn't feel that their relationship was any different from that of strangers.
Seemingly sensing Visser's growing distance, Oberon raised an eyebrow.
In truth, although Dorne was an ally of the Targaryens, from the time Ser William died until Visser conquered a large territory in Essos "bare-handedly," Dorne never made any contribution or provided any assistance.
The so-called allies are just words, and they don't even dare to say it openly. Even their cheering and encouragement are done in secret.
Oberon coughed lightly, feeling the need to change the subject and ease the tense atmosphere: "The usurper is dead, and his successor is clearly incapable of holding onto his father's legacy. I think it's time for us to reclaim what is rightfully ours."