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#328 - Chapter 62: The Messenger of Light (I)

Stannis's eyes flashed with anger and determination as he gritted his teeth and said, "He should have died long ago! It is because of that treacherous villain Tywin that the Seven Kingdoms have fallen into such a chaotic state. Now that Tywin is dead, no one can protect the Lannister family anymore. After we finish the war here, it will be time to reclaim the Iron Throne that should belong to me! Jon, are you willing to help me? At the same time, this is also an excellent opportunity to avenge your father."

Jon was silent for a moment, a complex look flashing in his eyes. Stannis's proposal moved him greatly. But he remembered his mission, and Jon slowly recited, "Night gathers, and now my watch begins. It shall not end until my death. I shall take no wife, hold no lands, father no children. I shall wear no crowns and win no glory. I shall live and die at my post. I am the sword in the darkness, the watcher on the walls, the fire that burns against the cold, the light that brings the dawn, the horn that wakes the sleepers, the shield that guards the realms of men. I pledge my life and honor to the Night's Watch, for this night and all the nights to come... The mission of the Night's Watch is to guard the Wall, and we will forever remain outside the wars of the Seven Kingdoms. As Lord Commander, I must personally practice this creed. However, to express my gratitude for your assistance, the Night's Watch will do everything possible to provide all possible support without deploying troops."

Stannis nodded slightly, indicating that he fully understood. In his eyes, the most respected were those who valued oaths and kept their word, and Jon was such a person. He said, "I understand your position, Jon. But after we successfully defeat the Others, perhaps we can discuss the future fate of the Seven Kingdoms together. It's just a pity that I don't have enough manpower, but now is undoubtedly an excellent opportunity."

Jon frowned tightly and said, "Are you talking about the wildlings? Do you really intend to let them join your army?"

Stannis's lips curled into a smile: "Haha! I must admit, you are indeed very intelligent, and I admire you more and more! You must know that they are now in desperate need of finding a way to survive; however, I happen to be in urgent need of troops to deploy. So, as long as these wildlings are willing to swear allegiance to me from now on, then I will naturally choose to forgive them for their past mistakes and grant them the national treatment they deserve. When I successfully reclaim my Iron Throne and return to King's Landing one day in the future, I will generously reward them with a large amount of fertile and livable land resources, so that they can live a stable and carefree life from now on, and no longer have to endure the bone-chilling cold of this far north!" At this moment, a biting cold wind suddenly roared and swept through, and the strong wind made the doors and windows creak. Everyone present couldn't help but shiver, as if they had personally felt the chill from the distant north.

Melisandre, who had been silent all along, slowly spoke, breaking the unsettling silence: "Winter has come to the world, and I can clearly feel the power of the Cold God is growing stronger and stronger, and the claws of the Cold God should not be too far away from us, I believe..."

Jon said with a serious face, "Madam, please forgive me if I may be a little rude, but I and my brave warriors have our own firm beliefs. In fact, I have personally witnessed those terrifying monsters, they are extremely difficult to kill, and it seems that only dragon glass and raging flames can completely destroy them."

At this moment, Melisandre responded: "That is exactly why we are here. In the scorching flames, I saw the prophecy given by the Lord of Light: after a long summer, the stars fall like weeping blood, and the cold sweeps the entire earth mercilessly; and Azor Ahai will be reborn from smoke and salt, and wield the holy sword that can ignite raging flames - Lightbringer. He will engage in a thrilling life-and-death battle with the Others, the enemy of R'hllor, and ultimately save this world on the verge of destruction! You must know that for those barbarians who are forced to wander outside the Great Wall and struggle to survive, if they still choose to stay where they are, then what awaits them may only be death. Only by being loyal to the great King Stannis can they find a glimmer of hope. Without a doubt, he is the reincarnation of Azor Ahai..."

Azor Ahai is a legendary figure that has been passed down through the ages. When Jon was a child, the kind old nanny also told him similar stories.

Regarding the terminator of the long night, various cultures have depicted a heroic image, but the name of this hero is different. Including Hel-Koron in Qarth, Yi Ti in Yi Ti, Neferion in N'Ghai, and Edric Shadowchaser. What the world generally agrees on is that, according to ancient legends from Asshai and the followers of R'hllor. This incomparably brave hero also possessed a holy sword that could unleash endless flame power - Lightbringer.

If Liu Yuan were present, he would definitely exclaim in amazement, because this divine war actually took place more than six thousand years ago! At that time, the ancestors of the Valyrians were still living a primitive pastoral life. However, it was in that distant era that the ancient alien gods and R'hllor launched a fierce battle, just to compete for the last source of divine power.

This fierce battle lasted for nearly a hundred years, during which the entire known world was swallowed by endless darkness and purgatory. Human society was severely damaged and almost on the verge of extinction. In the end, both sides fell into a deep sleep due to the exhaustion of divine power, but the trauma that this war brought to the world was difficult to heal for a long time.

The legend of Azor Ahai has undoubtedly become the theme story of the entire A Song of Ice and Fire world. So, who is the prince who is the reincarnation of this legendary figure? According to legend, in that long era, the long night enveloped the entire world. Not just one generation, since birth, they have been trapped by winter, and many people have never seen the warm sunshine of spring until their death.

The severe cold ravaged mercilessly, and resources became extremely scarce. In desperation, the elderly were forced to shoulder the responsibility of going out hunting. Although everyone knew in their hearts that these old people might never return, everyone silently accepted this cruel reality, just to leave the limited food to the younger generation and the children. In such a difficult and difficult environment, survival became the most important goal.