Bloodraven woke from his dream.
Hoo~
He exhaled deeply, the sound echoing in the cave, revealing the faint weakness of a dying man.
It had been a long time since he had a Green Dream.
It was well known that Greenseers and some exceptionally gifted individuals possessed Green Sight, sometimes seeing metaphors and symbols foretelling the future in their dreams.
Although the content of the dream might not be understood at the time, the unfolding of events often validated its truth.
This dream was just as difficult to comprehend.
He dreamed he was trapped among countless pillars of fire. The flames twisted and danced, transforming into shapes of wolves, stags, lions, fish, and more. Their expressions were filled with anger and coldness, and all the flames together cursed his schemes and plots.
What did this mean?
Bloodraven's heart was filled with unease. These omens were certainly not good. Could I have dreamed of my own death?
If that were the case, a Greenseer who saw through worldly affairs should accept his fate with pleasure.
Bloodraven was not such a person.
He decided to do his best to salvage the situation. He had expended too much energy on The Wall recently; something must have happened in the South. He needed to check the South.
He fully entered the Weirwood beneath him, delving into the boundless dark earth and roots. His vision leaped between the Godswoods of various castles, listening to the whispers and prayers beneath the Heart Trees.
The Heart Tree in Winterfell heard the worries of Robb Stark and many others. The Usurper and the treacherous Grey Wolf were still on their way, and The North was relatively peaceful.
But since a week ago, the Heart Tree had become completely lonely, with no one approaching it. Why?
The Heart Tree in Riverrun saw Ravens from the North and then also lost its confidants and worshipers. Some even approached with axes.
The Heart Tree in King's Landing welcomed many dejected attendants and courtiers.
They quietly voiced their dissatisfaction with the new Steward of the Red Keep in the woods, subtly exchanging opinions on the two offending Hands of the King.
They were also asking, was Lord Bloodraven actually still alive?
Bloodraven's consciousness trembled abruptly.
I've been exposed?! Did the captive Singer tell the Usurper's son?
Bloodraven tried harder to access the memories of the Heart Trees. From South to North, from castles to the wilderness.
Finally, on a Weirwood in a forest in the Riverlands that didn't even have a human face, he heard that person's whisper.
Joffrey Baratheon.
"Weirwood, oh Weirwood, you can hear, can't you?"
That person looked directly at him, as if talking face-to-face with Bloodraven in the present.
"I hope we can reach Father in time, and I hope Bloodraven's attack comes later, so that Father and the others are spared."
Bloodraven immediately felt a sense of foreboding.
"What animals will Bloodraven manipulate to launch an attack? The wild beasts of the Riverlands can never harm a warrior like my father. It must be some unparalleled ferocious beasts carefully selected."
"But he would never guess that the plot has been exposed."
Bloodraven understood Joffrey's dark thoughts. How malicious! And, this guy could actually control beasts?!
"Winterfell and Riverrun already know about the hidden eyes in the Godswoods, and they also know about Bloodraven's malice towards the King and Lord Eddard, and his hatred for the current Seven Kingdoms. He can no longer unscrupulously spy on the Seven Kingdoms."
So that's it.
"Bloodraven's plot against the Red Keep is too late to stop, but there is still hope for Father."
The upheaval in the Red Keep was actually the work of this Anomaly!
"Unless Bloodraven monitors Father every moment and strikes before the messenger arrives, I hope he hasn't done that."
Bloodraven calculated the time. Robert was probably already dead.
Bloodraven understood. The flames in his dream symbolized the anger towards him in the South now, didn't they?
Could these baseless accusations be cleared?
Bloodraven didn't hold out much hope. His early court life had left him with many valuable experiences. An outsider wanting to prove his innocence to the world? Even if he cut open his belly and gouged out his heart, it might not be enough.
Furthermore, there were the three Singers who were already in the South.
Their existence and every word were powerful accusations and irrefutable evidence against him.
"Bloodraven is truly a terrifying enemy."
Compared to this newly risen Anomaly, he, trapped in the Haunted Forest, had almost no power to resist.
Several direct and indirect confrontations had ended in failure.
Expose information unfavorable to this guy to the Southern Lords? His own image had already been greatly damaged, the effect was unknown, and he himself was very likely to be eliminated first.
Mutual destruction was already the best outcome.
"Wise man of the Children of the Forest, Greenseer beyond The Wall, I sincerely request you to eliminate the evil Bloodraven as soon as possible."
Bloodraven couldn't help but be stunned.
"At that time, the people of the Seven Kingdoms will rejoice, and you will become the Throne's closest friend."
"The Gods have bestowed upon me unimaginable divine power, commanding me to establish a Heaven on Earth. I am willing to share this glory with you; Life, Resurrection, Light, and the Power of Redemption are all within it."
"Please consider it carefully. I must continue my journey. Farewell."
Bloodraven withdrew from the Weirwood.
The cave remained dark and silent, as if unchanged through the ages, a perfect resting place for the dead. The living were the anomalies here.
He murmured to himself, "Who am I?"
A Singer happened to walk into the cave with food, "You are the last Greenseer."
Countless images flashed through Bloodraven's mind.
The small, fair, heart-shaped face of his beloved, her silver hair, her captivating eyes, one blue and one green, her smooth back.
Cold Iron's grim and angry face, his unsightly personal sigil, his delusion and wild talk about Serra.
And his gentle and kind Brothers, and the Blackfyre Rebellion fought for him.
Daemon Blackfyre and his two sons, whom he had commanded to be shot and killed. More blurry figures also appeared before his eyes.
They all waved at him, then walked away, gradually fading into nothingness.
The Greenseer sighed, "Yes, I can barely remember. I am the last Greenseer."
Anomaly, what are your intentions? What are you doing?
Joffrey was communicating with the Red Keep. Hannah and The Hound were reporting the specific results of the past two days.
"Congratulations, Your Majesty..."
Joffrey interrupted Hannah by sending a message, "It's too early. His Majesty the King is still alive and well. I am merely the Crown Prince."
"Please forgive me, Your Highness."
Hannah immediately corrected herself, "Thanks to Your Majesty's attention, thanks to Your Highness's blessing.
Currently, a thousand Little Birds have been taken over from Varys, and over three hundred disobedient rebels have been dealt with.
Sixty-two brothels, over two hundred taverns, and other businesses have been seized from Petyr. The heads of the treasury, the Mint, and the Port have all sworn allegiance to the Throne. Most merchants in the city are operating normally, with only a few dozen troublemakers."
Joffrey was very satisfied, "Quiet is good. Don't cause panic. King's Landing cannot be in chaos."
Hannah was confident, "With Your Majesty's mercy, these people's crimes have been pardoned, so they naturally won't stand up for the Traitors."
The Hound asked, "How should Varys and Petyr be dealt with?"
Joffrey still wanted to extract more benefits, "Cut off their limbs and castrate Littlefinger. Show them the power of magic, tell them to be obedient and prove their worth to become normal people again."
The Hound couldn't help but feel a chill.
"You just need to do your best to maintain the stability of the Red Keep and King's Landing. It doesn't need to be for too long." Joffrey's eyes were deep, "Soon. I will be able to meet up with my father and the others tomorrow."
Will I truly be able to cry then?
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