Chapter eight hundred and eighty second delay time
The war lasted for more than forty-eight hours.
The human coalition forces are still resisting tenaciously, but they have retreated step by step, abandoning the main and auxiliary city walls of Kohor one after another.
Humans have built the entire city into an indestructible iron barrel formation. Defenses have been set up at every intersection, trenches have been dug and kerosene poured in to stop the zombie tide from continuing to attack. Every step forward by the zombie tide will inevitably lead to heavy pain.
price.
However, such tenacious resistance by humans did not defeat their enemies, but they were still retreating steadily.
They abandoned most of the roads and all shrunk into the ancient buildings in the main city, using the complex terrain to fight street battles with the ghouls.
This is a decisive battle between the main force of the human coalition and the main force of the Dead Legion. However, it has now reached the final moment because it is impossible to hold on no matter how hard it continues.
"Commander-in-Chief."
"Your Majesty, haven't you arrived yet?"
The young general from Winterfell was wearing torn and tattered armor, holding a long sword that had been slashed to a curled blade. He opened the door and walked in, speaking in an urgent voice.
Robb Stark's words expressed everyone's feelings. Nowadays, everyone misses Viserys extremely. There is no moment more urgent than now.
The coalition forces had already suffered heavy losses, and more than half of them had been lost in just two days. If it had been a normal war, the remaining survivors would have collapsed and surrendered long ago.
However, everyone knows that this war is a battle of life and death, and surrender is not tolerated, so they are still struggling to support it.
As the most important part of the human coalition, the Imperial Army initially invested the same number of troops as Volantis, and later doubled the number, totaling 60,000 people. The Imperial Army has the largest number of troops and a tenacious will to fight, so it has assumed the task of
The greatest responsibility and the greatest sacrifice.
But now everyone can no longer hold on, not just the army of the Empire, Volantis's Tiger Robe Army, the army of Slaver's Bay, the army of Braavos, the Kingdom of the Third Daughter, etc., are they still included in the coalition forces?
among them, but the Dothraki who have been following the action.
Faced with such an enemy who is not afraid of death and never tires, human beings are mortal creatures after all. Even if they can be repelled in a short time, there is no way to face the enemy's never-ending attack without making mistakes.
Human beings will get tired and tired, and fatigue and fatigue will reveal flaws. With more and more flaws, it will eventually collapse and the entire army will be annihilated. It is only a matter of time.
"hold on."
However, the commander of the coalition forces wearing an iron mask, the governor of Pentos appointed by the empire, stood in front of the map and faced Robb Stark who broke in. He was silent for a moment, and then he spoke.
"His Majesty returned to King's Landing and brought more dragons. The White Walkers may have taken advantage of this and wanted to destroy us first."
"We must buy more time for His Majesty."
Bessie was now a little helpless. Faced with such a tireless and fearless enemy, he once thought of abandoning the city and fleeing to retain his vitality. However, he finally gave up and decided to continue to hold on and complete his original mission.
The goal set by the king.
'king'
Many years ago, Viserys upgraded his title to the more concise and clear Valyrian Empire from King of the Andals, Rhoynar and the First Men, Ruler of the Seven Kingdoms and Guardian of the Realm.
The first emperor.
However, in Bessie's heart, Viserys was still the 'king' in his heart, not the lofty emperor he was today.
Bessie was several years older than Viserys. As a boy, he passed the selection and was spotted by William Darry, the coach of the Red Keep. He recommended Viserys as his Kingsguard. From then on, his fate changed.
Earth-shaking changes, including that unexpected fire.
Everyone knows that in that fire, Her Highness Daenerys accidentally hatched three dragon eggs, which marked the beginning of the rise of the empire. However, no one remembers that he was burned to death trying to save people in that fire.
He was seriously injured and almost died, so he gave up holding a sword.
He was born as an Orion boy and eventually became the most powerful frontier official in the Valyrian Empire.
He once had a crush on the beautiful Princess Rhaenys, but in front of Viserys, he was just a star covered by the scorching sun. In the end, he carved a seven-pointed star on his forehead, gave up all distracting thoughts, and concentrated on guarding himself.
oath.
When the empire was first built, a gathering of poor people broke out in King's Landing. These people were the most fanatical and loyal believers of the Seven Gods. They called themselves the "Sparrows" and shook the foundation of the empire. They even stormed the Red Keep and disturbed the harem.
Viserys ordered the sparrows to be slaughtered. The steps of the Red Keep were stained red with blood overnight. The corpses were placed on carts and thrown into the Blackwater Bay one by one. Now the people of King's Landing
I still remember that day when the water in the port near Blackwater Bay was no longer a deep color, but a little red. The stench in the air of King's Land was covered up by the smell of blood.
Everyone knew that Bessie was a loyal believer of the Seven Gods. When this incident broke out, many people thought that Bessie would rebel or have other reactions.
Even Tyrion Lannister, who was Viserys's personal advisor, suggested that Viserys dispatch the Dragonstone fleet to prepare for war, and dispatch the famous general Prince Oberyn's Second Legion to assemble from the direction of the Kingswood to prepare for a cross-sea battle.
However, the imp's suggestion was refuted by Viserys in the Royal Council. He had great trust in his captain of the Kingsguard.
In fact, after Bessie heard about this, she just remained silent for a long time without saying a word. Then she went to the church in her governor's mansion to pray for three days and three nights.
Later, he also killed his uncle who chased him into the church and clamored to launch an armed religious group called "Jihad".
The trust and tacit understanding between Viserys and Bessie are enviable, a relationship that even Oberyn cannot hope for.
So now, when Bessie can't contact Viserys through the black fog or glass candles, she still chooses to believe.
"No matter how long this battle lasts, no matter what sacrifices are made, or even the entire army is wiped out, there is one goal that cannot be shaken."
"That means killing the Night King."
"If you can't kill the Night King, even if you kill all the legions of the dead and the White Walkers, it will be in vain."
"Sooner or later they will come back."
Long ago, while still in Pentos, Viserys confided in Bessie.
"Robb, wait a minute."
"I believe that when His Majesty arrives, this war will be won."
Bessie was silent for a moment, then spoke.
The young northern general was slightly startled when he heard his words. He looked at the opponent's eyes under the metal mask, and finally chose to believe it for some unknown reason.
"We can only hold on for another five or six hours at most, sir."