Chapter 141: The Secret Sanctuary Under Aegon's Garden
"Oh, Your Majesty, Your Majesty Stannis..."
There was an elderly man hiding among the rocks weeping for Stannis.
He was originally a smuggler, but it was Stannis who gave him his identity and status, allowing him to see the light of day again.
Facing the destructive power of the dragon, even though Davos was brave, the three-headed monster was beyond human power. In order to remain useful, he could only choose to evade and wait for an opportunity to escape from Dragonstone.
Returning to Cape Wrath, the barren territory given to him by Stannis.
In the Battle of Blackwater River, he lost three children, which made him deeply feel the importance of family ties. He wanted to return to his remaining children and wife to protect them from the Dragon King.
This is why after he secretly witnessed his beloved King being chased by dragon flames through the gap in the black stone, he didn't say anything and didn't rely on his foolish bravery to fight against the enemy.
Davos clawed at the rock fiercely to vent his anger. His nails separated from his flesh and blood, allowing the blood to break free from the constraints of his body and overflow outwards to its heart's content.
He was very angry, but at this time he hated not only the invaders Drogo and the black dragon, but also Melisandre, the priestess of the Lord of Light.
The woman in red robe has beauty and extraordinary power. She can see the past, present and future from the flames, can make fire out of thin air, and can also give birth to evil shadow killers. She is an extremely terrifying woman.
She was so terrifying that the people and soldiers under the king were in awe of her and longed to gain the power of the King of Light like her.
The Red Woman had her god, her shadow and his king, but Davos lost almost everything.
In the Battle of Blackwater, he lost three of his proud children, his beloved Black Bess, the severed finger that hung around his neck with the meaning of rebirth, and his old friend Sarah.
Do Sann lost his revered status as Prime Minister and was replaced by Allister Florent, a member of the rear party who believed in the Lord of Light and wore a flower and fox emblem, and now he may have also lost his king.
So far, Melisandre seems to have been loyal to Stannis.
But in fact, it was she who brought down the king, just like a man who wears down a horse to dream for herself. She rode the king towards her goal and sent Davos's children into the wildfire.
The Onion Knight has always dreamed of digging out her heart alive and burning it as a memorial.
The death flames breathed out by the black dragon seemed to fulfill his wish on his behalf.
But after his anger subsided, Davos was praying, hoping that Melisandre was still alive.
As long as the red-robed woman is still alive, Stannis may still be alive, then Dragonstone can still be saved, and everyone can be saved, because that woman is amazing!
If the king is still alive, Davos knows where he is.
Davos participated in Stannis's council before the war, and he knew where the temporary shelter on Dragonstone was.
"Kekeke..."
The Onion Knight is waiting quietly, waiting for nightfall.
For the sake of the king's reputation, Davos felt that he had done something wrong.
"I shouldn't send people to secretly take away Robert's bastard son, your Majesty's nephew. If that damn woman sacrifices Edric Storm by fire, maybe she can really wake up the stone dragons on the island and destroy everything about Drogo!
"
In order to prevent Stannis from being blamed for persecuting his nephew, Davos chose to have Robert's illegitimate son taken away, for which he was severely punished by the king.
But after witnessing the terrifying power of the dragon, he felt deep despair. One person's death could save many people, and now he was willing to let Stannis bear the infamy.
It's just too late...
Once the dragon flames pass, all people and iron tools will turn into ashes, molten metal or nothingness. There is no need to clean up such a battlefield because nothing will be gained.
This brought the Onion Knight to life and gave him a chance to witness a glimmer of hope.
Finally allowing him to survive until midnight when there were few people and horses, Davos grasped the fine Lysian dagger hanging on his waist and got out of the cracks in the rocks, and cautiously moved toward the port.
The swaying torches in the port allowed him to catch a glimpse of his old friend Salladhor Saan who was hanging on the mast of the Valyria, but he was powerless and could only suppress his throbbing heart and stop looking at the Prince of the Narrow Sea.
The secret passages under Dragonstone extend in all directions. They were built by Aegon the Conqueror three hundred years ago when he was weak, in order to prevent the Targaryen family from having a refuge or directly escaping when a powerful foreign enemy invaded.
Go outside the city and gain a chance of survival.
Only Stannis and his senior ministers know the entrances and exits to these life-saving secret passages. Onion Knight Davos, as the commander-in-chief of the fleet and the most trusted red man around the puppet king, naturally knows where the secret doors of all secret passages are.
Davos took advantage of most of the Unsullied and Dothraki to pour into Dragonstone Castle, and took advantage of the arrogant attitude of the port guard who was not doing his duty. He quietly found the secret passage hidden near the port, and carefully opened the secret passage.
Door.
The secret passage that had not been ventilated for a long time was damp and lacked oxygen. Fortunately, it was sealed tightly and was not occupied by insect bats and seagulls, allowing the Onion Knight to enter safely without being discovered by the enemies who stayed behind in the fleet.
He moved forward in the dark, but the Onion Knight was walking very fast and the oxygen supply was insufficient. He felt more and more difficult to breathe and the feeling of suffocation became more and more intense.
Compared with this terrible feeling of suffocation, his hatred was stronger, which was the motivation for him to persevere.
The Black Prison of Dragonstone was built underground under Aegon's Garden. It is secretive and strong. Important prisoners have always been held here. However, before Drogo's fleet sailed into Blackwater Bay, it became a refuge for the powerful. Stannis
His important ministers and his family members were all crowded in this dark and damp place.
After the Onion Knight entered, he saw most people, especially women, kneeling beside the dancing fire and chanting prayers. They all firmly believed that the holy R'hllor could fulfill their prayers.
Many of these people have a pair of ears that attract wind, and they belong to the party headed by Queen Selyse. They are all fanatical believers of the Lord of Light.
As the representative of the royal party, Davos believes in the Seven Gods and has never dealt with them.
"Have you met His Majesty the King?...Maria, have you met His Majesty the King?..."
He looked over one by one, asked along the way, and saw many acquaintances, but few paid attention to him, and he didn't see that resolute and simple face.
Seeing that he had reached the end of the dark cell, the Onion Knight was disappointed.
When he turned back dejectedly and was about to squeeze through the crowd again and leave Dragonstone, there was a commotion at the distant entrance.
"Master Priest!"
Such calls made Davos feel nervous. It was obvious that they were calling Melisandre.
"That woman is not dead!"
The Onion Knight couldn't distinguish between joy and anger. Anyway, he instinctively squeezed through the crowd and rushed forward.
Chapter completed!