Chapter 134: The Stormlands' Battle for Storm's End
Westeros, the Stormlands, Storm's End
"Kill them!"
Crack… Boom…!
Amidst the deafening clash of battle, brandished the Binding Blade in his hand, effortlessly cutting down several knights who rushed toward him.
The weapon he wielded—the Binding Blade—was a divine artifact from another world, a legendary dragon-slaying sword. Relying on its immense power, Roy forced the defenders of Storm's End backward, pinning them against the spiral staircase within the keep.
At this moment, the level Roy occupied lay directly beneath the massive dome of Storm's End. The castle itself consisted of a towering central keep and colossal outer walls. Because most of the building materials had been devoted to reinforcing the walls, nearly all internal facilities were constructed within the main tower.
Storm's End was said to be protected by ancient magic. Since its construction, it had never fallen to a direct assault. The only time it had been lost was through internal betrayal.
Storm's End marked the southern starting point of the Kingsroad and housed the largest port in the Stormlands. Once captured, it would sever the link between the Crownlands and the Stormlands, while also posing a direct threat to King's Landing.
Because of this, its importance rivaled that of in the Riverlands. If seized it, he could establish the Stormlands as his power base and strip his younger brother of his foundation.
After gaining support from the Stormlands and the Reach, indeed possessed the strength to challenge the Iron Throne. However, had not been idle.
Although Jon's brief appearance in King's Landing had nearly terrified , the Westerlands army still swept through the Riverlands as in the original timeline, linking the Westerlands, Riverlands, and Crownlands into a single strategic front.
's misjudgment led to a crushing defeat of the Riverlands army. When he attempted to retreat to Riverrun, he discovered it had already fallen to .
The unfortunate heir was later placed under house arrest by at the Twins while seeking northern aid.
At this point, the Riverlands were completely under Lannister control. Several of Tywin's relatives had even seized castles abandoned by fallen lords.
After consolidating the Riverlands, Tywin stationed forces at Harrenhal and Stoney Sept. Should Renly march on King's Landing, Tywin would strike from the rear.
At the very top of Storm's End, a glowing portal shimmered like a tear in reality. One after another, warriors clad in different armors stepped through it.
These were companions gathered by Roy—some from his own world, others from distant lands unknown even to him.
"Archers, ready!"
As Roy cut down another opponent, a roar echoed from below. Shield-bearing soldiers advanced, forming a defensive wall, while crossbowmen lined up behind them.
"Fire!"
At the command, a volley of bolts surged forward, blanketing Roy's position.
"Lord Roy!"
Boom…!
In an instant, fireballs and ice spheres materialized in front of him. The explosions created powerful shockwaves that neutralized the incoming bolts.
"Retreat! Fall back!"
Seeing their attack fail, the defending knight quickly ordered withdrawal.
Roy regrouped with his forces. They had already breached the castle. As long as they held their position, reinforcements would continue pouring in through the portal above.
The portal was created using a divine artifact—the Warp Staff—belonging to one of Roy's companions. It allowed the creation of a stable spatial gateway for troop transport.
However, its cost was severe. After one use, the wielder would fall into a coma for nearly a month, and the staff could only be used three times.
As the portal continued to operate, more of Stannis's soldiers flooded into the castle. Under Roy's command, they pressed downward from the top levels, attacking the defenders from above.
When Renly departed Storm's End, he had left only a minimal garrison. He trusted the castle's defenses too much.
What he never expected was the appearance of a power like the Warp Staff.
"For His Majesty Stannis!"
Amid roaring cheers, the crowned stag banner was torn down and replaced by Stannis's fiery stag.
Seeing this, the remaining defenders lost all will to resist.
Outside the castle, observed the situation through a telescope. Tossing it aside, he drew his sword.
After murmuring a prayer to the Lord of Light, the blade ignited in flame.
"For His Majesty Stannis!"
At the shout of , the fleet surged forward from Shipbreaker Bay toward the harbor.
The docks, located southwest beneath the cliffs, were lightly defended—especially after the Stormlands fleet had sailed away.
Now, seeing the castle banner change, the defenders surrendered without resistance.
Thud…
After nearly half an hour, Stannis stepped onto the ground within Storm's End.
"Storm's End… has returned to me. This time, I will not lose it again."
For once, the usually stern man spoke at length.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty."
The speaker was Blackfox Lena, Jon's envoy and fleet commander—a former Pirate King turned fire mage.
"Victory is only the beginning. I will reclaim the Iron Throne. The Lord of Light shall witness it."
"The people of Westeros follow the Faith of the Seven. Are you certain they will accept that?"
Lena spoke bluntly—he was no vassal.
Jon and Stannis were merely temporary allies.
"You…"
Stannis bristled but restrained himself.
He had learned—power, not pride, wins wars.
"Your Majesty, Storm's End is secured. Castellan has surrendered."
"You traitor!" Cortnay spat. "You abandoned the Seven! You are no king!"
Bound but unbroken, his voice rang with conviction.
"Before you stands the rightful king—Stannis Baratheon, First of His Name. Swear fealty, and you shall be pardoned."
"My house swore to Renly. We do not break oaths. If you still honored the Seven, perhaps your blood would matter."
He glared coldly.
"But now… you are a heretic."
Stannis's expression darkened.
"Take him away."
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