lerbook #425 - Chapter 159 The Wall Collapsed (Part 3)
#425 - Chapter 159 The Wall Collapsed (Part 3)
This was undoubtedly a huge disaster for humanity, but the Others were also affected. Some of the weaker Others couldn't even walk straight, as if they were drunk, let alone the wights. It wasn't until more than half an hour later that they gradually returned to normal, but they had already missed the best opportunity to attack.
At this moment, the wight army poured into the area within the Wall like a tide, and the wights spread all over the mountains and plains like a raging tsunami. Among them, the beast-shaped wights charged forward with astonishing speed, becoming the vanguard.
On the other side, enthusiastic humans were waiting in full battle array, meeting them with intensive artillery fire. The massive ironclad warships did not directly dock in the port but quickly prepared for battle. Under the leadership and command of Rick and Er, the fleet reacted quickly, and artillery fire rained down on the shore, providing powerful fire support for the land soldiers, ensuring their safe evacuation.
Sansa, under the protection of the Hound, successfully retreated to the Crowtree Hall. She felt a sense of relief, but her heart was still full of worry. At the same time, Jon had already gone to Stonehedge, further ahead, which was an important stronghold he had begun to build after he took office. These fortresses became the key to resisting the enemy and the core of the second line of defense.
Stonehedge, Crowtree Hall, and Greenwatch became gathering places for the survivors, with ample weapons and supplies stored here to cope with possible battles. Although the Wall had been breached, the human warriors stubbornly resisted the Others' attack with these three lines of defense. Many soldiers chose to come here, hoping to resist the foreign enemies together with their comrades.
The wights attacked like a tide, but Eastwatch-by-the-Sea had not completely fallen. Noble armed forces and free folk from the south were still defending the castle, fighting bravely in the main fort and port area. At the same time, the warships at sea were also doing their best to support them. However, facing the huge wight army, they faced tremendous pressure.
Despite the grim situation, the human warriors did not give up. The battlefield in the North was chaotic, filled with shouts of killing, fire, and blood. The wights surged like a tide, continuously rushing towards the human lines. Jaime Lannister, wearing a gorgeous golden lion armor, led the brave and fearless warriors, fighting hard against the wight's attack. He held tightly the Lionsroar sword that shone with mysterious light, and each swing was accompanied by a beast-like roar, as if a fierce lion was roaring on the battlefield. This sound could not only inspire the comrades around him but also make the enemy tremble.
Beside Jaime was the tall Brienne, standing firmly beside Jaime, facing the threat of death with him. The two fought side by side, without flinching, putting life and death aside.
Behind them was Arya Stark, holding a sharp spear. She was always vigilant about the surrounding movements, guarding the flanks of the team to prevent those cunning Others from attacking.
To commend Brienne's loyalty and bravery to the family, Liu Yuan personally awarded her the title of knight and bestowed upon her a precious Valyrian steel sword - Oathkeeper. This sword symbolizes honor and responsibility, hoping it can help Brienne better protect herself and her family.
When the Wall collapsed, Arya and Brienne were in the port area. Huge ice blocks collapsed instantly, trapping them in place. Because the ships in the port were severely damaged and could not be driven, they had to temporarily retreat back to the Eastwatch fortress.
In this somewhat damaged fortress, they met many warriors who had retreated from other places. Soon after, Jaime, in golden armor, appeared in front of everyone. His appearance brought a glimmer of hope to everyone. Whether from the point of view of status or from his past experience, he was the highest presence here. After a brief exchange, he resolutely took over the position of commander and quickly organized all the surviving soldiers to launch a tenacious resistance.
Fortunately, Eastwatch, a fortress that had been run by the Night's Watch for thousands of years, was entirely built of thick stone. All the buildings were exceptionally strong, and even after the earth-shattering shock and the baptism of ice and gravel, the main building still stood. With the strong support of the warships, they were currently safe.
Behind Crowtree Hall, Sansa also plunged into intense work without hesitation, actively organizing logistics personnel to do their best to provide assistance. They quickly formed a medical team, doing their best to treat the wounded warriors, while constantly transporting food and drinking water to the front lines.
This battle was extremely fierce, and everyone was doing their best. However, facing the overwhelming tide of the wight army, they seemed to be caught in an endless hard battle.
"Boom boom boom boom ~!" Suddenly, a dazzling fire suddenly rose, instantly illuminating the entire battlefield. This flame ruthlessly swept across a large area of wights gathered together, turning them to ashes.
The figure of a dragon appeared in the sky. They descended from the sky, spewing out fiery dragon flames, scorching the wights, and the battlefield was filled with smoke and the smell of焦味. The Others, who were hiding in the wight group to command, fled in all directions under the overwhelming dragon flames, but more wights were still pouring in.
The battlefield erupted in deafening cheers! The arrival of the dragons inspired the human warriors! Jaime waved the Lionsroar sword, leading the soldiers to engage in close combat with the wights, driving them out of the castle. Arya nimbly shuttled through the battlefield, reaping the approaching wights. Brienne guarded the rear, resisting the wight's raids.
Despite the blizzard affecting visibility, Jon in Stonehedge noticed the abnormal fire above Eastwatch. He immediately understood and grabbed his deputy Eddie: "Eddie, the wight group is already in chaos. Eastwatch must have received strong support. I suspect that Teacher Jialong came to support on a dragon. I'll leave it to you here, and I'm going to personally lead people to support, maybe we can take the castle back."
Eddie immediately refused: "No, the situation there is unknown, it's too unsafe for you to go in person. Let me go! Let me finish, I'm just a stonemason's son, and you are the commander of the Night's Watch. If we have to choose one of us, then let me do it!"
Jon wanted to persuade him again, but Eddie interrupted: "My Lord, there's no time to hesitate. Those newly arrived noble lords are impossible to listen to my command, only you can control here. You must live to lead everyone to continue fighting."
In the end, Jon reluctantly nodded: "Okay, Eddie, be careful, I will cover you. If there is a chance, take the castle back."
Soon Jon prepared a very elite team of about 1,500 people, half of whom were Night's Watch brothers, and the rest were powerful mercenary riders and knight squires. Under the full cover of archers and crossbowmen, Eddie led the troops out of Stonehedge and headed towards the fiery Eastwatch!