Chapter 230 - 231 - The Final Confrontation of Two Kings (II)
"It is impossible to live in the past, difficult to live in the present, and a waste to live in the future." Aenar Targaryen, after living a lifetime in the future.
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Honestly, Aenar’s proposal made all the lords accept with great joy. Going to war meant they could die.
Who would die if they could stay alive? So even if Robert hadn’t accepted, many would have convinced the king to accept the duel to the death.
"My king, if you wish, we will fight to the death." The lords of the Stormlands did not hesitate to stand by their king and lord. They were ready to die. Of course, some were obviously not ready for it.
"No need, I will accept King Aenar’s proposal." Robert said with a hint of respect when he mentioned Aenar. Even though he didn’t like the boy’s lineage, he had to admit that the boy was truly someone to admire, especially his courage and bravery.
"Let’s head for the hill west of Lannisport," Robert said before mounting his horse. Thousands of horses advanced at King Baratheon’s command and departed without delay.
Hundreds of flags with different coats of arms fluttered in the wind as the armies of House Lannister and Baratheon remained in Lannisport without moving.
Robert still felt pain in many parts of his body. After all, he had been wounded in the battle against Visenya, and even today, he had not recovered, which was normal, given that he had nothing but a mortal body.
However, in the face of the fight that was about to take place, Robert did not care about these minor details and remained steadfast on his horse.
After about an hour, Robert’s one eye saw a hill on the horizon, a giant red dragon flying through the sky with its immense wings. Although it was not the first time he had seen the beast, he wondered how humans could tame such beasts.