Game of Thrones: I Created the Magic Web

Chapter 193: Besieged City

Gazing at Storm's End ahead, everyone was utterly stunned.

"How is this possible!"

"I must be seeing things! Tell me, what do you see?"

"This is Storm's End…"

The cavalrymen reined in their horses, gripping the reins tightly, and couldn't help but voice their doubts.

Their eyes did not deceive them.

The banners on the city walls no longer displayed merely a crowned stag, but a roaring golden lion and a crowned stag facing each other.

The banners of King Joffrey!

What did this signify? People couldn't help but realize the terrifying truth: Storm's End had fallen!

The incomparably strong, never-fallen Storm's End, which remained unscathed in any storm, and could withstand the siege of a hundred thousand soldiers, had been breached!

How was it done?

Lord Randyll Tarly looked around from horseback, his face serious and perplexed, "There are no signs of battle, and the supposed military camps are nowhere to be seen. What exactly happened?"

Renly Baratheon couldn't help but frown.

The current situation was completely beyond his expectations. Joffrey had entered Storm's End?

Renly had never considered this possibility.

He knew that all the preparations he had made were based on the premise that Joffrey was still outside the city.

According to the plan, in order to launch a successful surprise attack and catch Joffrey off guard, Renly personally led twenty thousand cavalrymen at full speed, heading straight for Storm's End, intending to end the war as quickly as possible.

To paralyze the enemy and ensure complete success, he didn't even send scouts to gather intelligence, so as not to let Joffrey perceive the danger.

After all, since he couldn't block the sea route, even if only Joffrey escaped, it would be a huge loss.

For this reason, the troops advanced quietly and quickly, with the vanguard never straying far, only defending the surrounding area to prevent anyone from reporting to Joffrey.

Everything had been calm until last night.

But now…

Renly looked at his Storm's End and those banners from afar, the frustration and anger in his heart almost exploding.

My Storm's End!

Mine!

Joffrey, how dare you plant such a shameful banner on the walls of Storm's End?! Storm's End does not belong to the lion!!

Fueled by anger, Renly couldn't help but breathe rapidly.

Lord Randyll Tarly quickly reminded, "Your Majesty, the priority now is to appease the soldiers and build a camp."

"We have traveled a long distance and are unable to fight against the castle. Let's settle down first, gather information, and then make plans."

Renly took a deep breath. "That's right. Lord Randyll, go and handle it."

Randyll Tarly accepted the order and left.

The other generals around looked at each other, wondering whether they should step forward to speak or quietly distance themselves.

Renly smiled pretentiously, "It seems we'll have to spend the night outside the city tonight. Everyone, go and get busy, and be sure to settle down before sunset."

The crowd secretly breathed a sigh of relief and asked King Renly for permission to leave.

Watching the lords leave, Renly's gaze returned to his Storm's End. Although his emotions had eased slightly, they were even more somber and dim.

Storm's End. How exactly was it done?

Was it because of Joffrey's strange powers and sorcery?

Doesn't Storm's End also possess ancient magic? Joffrey's power is real, so is Storm's End's only a lie?

Renly couldn't help but feel lost.

At this moment, under the orders of the generals, twenty thousand people gradually began to move.

Some cavalrymen remained vigilant, monitoring the movements of the castle. Some troops went to the surrounding villages and towns in groups to collect information and supplies. Some soldiers began to set up camp and prepare food.

Storm's End remained quiet.

Looking at it, Renly couldn't help but ride his horse and circle around the castle from a distance, but still found nothing unusual.

The city walls, the sea, the land, the rocks, everything was exactly the same as before.

The military camp reported by Ser Cortnay Penrose was already an open space, with only signs of ordinary personnel activity, but no traces of any fighting.

It looked as if Joffrey's men had moved into Storm's End without any obstacles.

But how was this possible?

Ser Cortnay Penrose and the guards of Storm's End were not ignorant and unconscious puppets. How could they have no reaction!

However.

Perhaps it's worse than puppets now.

Renly suddenly felt pain.

With Joffrey's temperament, Ser Cortnay Penrose must have suffered a terrible fate.

The people in the city were probably hard to escape.

And Edric Storm. This little guy's identity was too glaring for Joffrey. Even if he wasn't killed, he must be living a fate worse than death.

Renly was unwilling to accept it, but he was powerless.

The plan was to attack Joffrey together with Storm's End, but now, Storm's End had become the enemy's fortress.

Killing Joffrey was almost impossible.

Storm's End, with its five thousand men, was enough to withstand tens of thousands of troops, let alone the five thousand men who had captured Storm's End. Even if the castle was recaptured, the seaships could pick up Joffrey and leave.

So, what should be done next?

"Attention, rebels! Attention, rebels!" A thunderous human voice suddenly echoed across the entire field, causing the horses to neigh in chaos.

Renly raised his head.

The voice continued: "To show the gods' mercy and tolerance, His Majesty will send an envoy for peace talks. At noon, Ser Cortnay Penrose will leave the city alone, and the rebels must ensure his safety…"

Renly's eyes widened instantly.

Cortnay! Is it Cortnay?!?! How could he be an envoy??!!

The surprise in the hearts of Renly's lords was no less intense. Cortnay Penrose was the acting castellan of Storm's End, and now it sounded like…

"Traitor! Despicable villain! Do you even have the face to see His Majesty again?" Earl Florent rebuked sharply.

Inside the hastily built camp, Renly and a group of lords formed a circle, seriously examining Cortnay Penrose, who was standing in the middle.

Renly had calmed down a lot. Until now, he still didn't believe that Ser Cortnay Penrose would really betray him.

"Ser, explain your intention," Renly said.

Cortnay Penrose's eyes were filled with sorrow and pain. "His Majesty the King ordered me to come and persuade you to surrender."

So that's how it is!

"If you are willing to give up resistance, withdraw the accusations and unwarranted demands, His Majesty will pardon your death penalty and exile you to the Wall as a member of the Night's Watch. The lords will also be pardoned."

Cortnay Penrose sighed sadly, "Failure is inevitable, please think twice. Lord Renly."

Everyone could no longer restrain their anger and contempt.

"Did you say 'Lord Renly'?"

"What kind of grace did His Majesty Renly bestow upon you! Only a few days have passed, and you've changed your address to 'Lord'? Chameleon!"

"Speak! Why did you hand over Storm's End to Joffrey!"

Renly secretly cheered up.

Cortnay really didn't want to answer. But the light curtain had already given a prompt, so he could only comply: "Storm's End was not handed over by me. His Majesty is favored by the gods, and his power is enough to control wood and stone."

Renly's heart sank.

Cortnay calmly narrated, "After a week of siege, a small boat sneaked into the waterway along the dock under the cliff. Then the city walls separated on their own, and His Majesty's army was able to enter the city smoothly."

Everyone was silent, imagining the scene and how they could cope with it.

Renly suddenly understood.

So the power that created the warships can also do this! Why would he need to besiege the city?

Huh? Besiege the city!

Renly was shocked. Then why did he have to besiege the city!?

Cortnay sighed.

"Lord Renly, you shouldn't have come."

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