Just as Jon and the others were preparing for the next wave of strikes, the door they leaned on suddenly gave way.
Unprepared, the two lost their balance and toppled backward—yet the fall spared them, for in that instant the enemy’s blad...
2025-09-03 04:59:31 +0000 UTC View Post“Well then… thank you,” said Yohn Royce at last. With the Warden of the East himself declaring his willingness to speak on behalf of the Vale, what more was there to say?
And following Kal’s words, the looks the gathered lords gave h...
2025-09-02 23:27:38 +0000 UTC View PostIf, by leveraging certain pieces of information, those behind the scenes had truly caused the Vale to see the Iron Throne in a different light—
Then his suspicions were not without basis.
A storm of emotions churned in his chest. Kal...
2025-09-02 01:53:06 +0000 UTC View Post“It was a grand wedding. Khal Drogo, leader of the Dothraki, took the last daughter of House Targaryen—Daenerys Targaryen—to wife."
"It is said the magisters of Pentos themselves arranged it.”
Since Kal Stone already knew somet...
2025-09-01 05:24:45 +0000 UTC View PostInside a warm firelit chamber of the Eyrie, Kal attended a meeting with the Vale lords, held in his capacity as Warden of the East, though without the presence of the Lord of the Eyrie.
The nobles of the Vale had formed an alliance in place ...
2025-08-30 20:53:05 +0000 UTC View PostThe mother and son, who had been clutching each other in tears, had gone silent when Ser Vardis spoke out in their defense. Both turned their tear-stained faces toward him—
Only to see, in the very next heartbeat, Kal launch an attack with...
2025-08-30 06:11:35 +0000 UTC View PostFaced with Lysa Tully’s accusations—and seeing young Robert Arryn sitting beside her, clapping his hands in excitement at his mother’s madness as though watching some fine spectacle—the lords of the Vale could not help but darken in expres...
2025-08-30 05:55:23 +0000 UTC View PostThe great hall of the Eyrie, meant as the castle lord’s dining place, was a long yet austere chamber.
Its walls were built of blue-veined white marble. At the far end stood the high seat of House Arryn, a throne carved from weirwood.
“Kal Stone.”
Nestor Royce was a large man, broad-chested, bald, with streaks of white running through his beard, and a small birthmark on his face.
Looking upon the bastard who had once worked in service to House Arryn, and who now...
2025-08-30 05:29:57 +0000 UTC View PostKal could hardly stand the embarrassment. With a light cough, he raised his head toward the half-familiar figure on the bridge.
“Ser Brynden Tully. May we pass into the Vale?”
Yes—the knight of the Bloody Gate before them was non...
2025-08-30 05:05:11 +0000 UTC View PostHall and the others noticed Kal’s return.
Seeing his gaze lingering on Jon as he gathered Kennedy’s remains, Hall dropped the corpse he had been dragging toward the roadside to dig a grave, and walked over with a grave expression.
...
2025-08-30 04:47:17 +0000 UTC View Post“Lord Kal, what’s happening? Why are we under attack?!”
Jon’s eyes were wide, his pupils contracted. Kennedy’s blood and brain still clung to his face. He wiped it away with a trembling hand, staring at Kal as he demanded an answer...
2025-08-30 04:21:10 +0000 UTC View PostAt Kal’s words, not only Sam himself, but also Jon Snow and the others riding behind were struck dumb.
They all knew there had to be some reason why the heir of Horn Hill had chosen the black. But none had ever imagined it might be as Kal ...
2025-08-30 04:01:39 +0000 UTC View PostAfter a long silence, unable to endure the torment of his own nerves, Samwell finally decided to test the waters and spoke: “I once read in a book about some of the Vale’s legends—”
“They say this path is called the ‘Uphill Road....
2025-08-30 03:47:03 +0000 UTC View Post“What do we do?” Victarion’s voice growled from within his helmet, his brow furrowing slightly. “We don’t have enough ships. We’ve already left part of our fleet behind to hold Faircastle, Kayce, and Feastfires, which we took.”
“My lord—” Jon suddenly whispered a reminder from the side.
Kal snapped back to himself, realizing Averry had already finished telling him all he knew, and was now sitting there, looking uneasy at Kal’s inexplicable silence.
...
2025-08-29 23:08:40 +0000 UTC View PostThe Seat of Wyvern and Cat was finally completed. Because the Fire Wyverns had occasionally eaten the special Cat Meals prepared for them in the past, they were already well aware of the effects these dishes had on their bodies.
Thus, the mo...
2025-08-29 04:23:14 +0000 UTC View PostNoticing the approach from the river, Averry cast a wary glance, then signaled his two companions before stepping forward to meet them.
“I am Averry, a Wandering crow of the Night’s Watch. We are transporting recruits to Castle Black. We...
2025-08-29 03:23:32 +0000 UTC View Post“Boss-meow, we have something that needs your permission-meow.”
The Grimalkyne leader approached Logan to report the matters discussed at the recent cat Gathering.
Two issues had been raised. The first was their desire to open a Fe...
2025-08-28 23:25:41 +0000 UTC View PostThe Golden Company was founded by Aegor Rivers, known as “Bittersteel,” the once-famed “noble bastard.”
This company had grown into what was now regarded as the largest, most renowned, and most expensive mercenary host among the Free...
2025-08-28 17:05:35 +0000 UTC View Post[Record: The Fire Wyvern King of the Ancient Tree appears to possess the ability to completely command the Fire Wyvern pack of the Ancient Tree. Years of leading the pack have given it the presence of an ‘Overlord,’ a pressure so intense it ca...
2025-08-27 20:30:13 +0000 UTC View Post“...Sigh.”
Watching the sight before him, Sarutobi Hiruzen could only let out a long breath.
His clash with Danzō had left him bitter, but now was no time to dwell on it.
His gaze turned, settling on Kitagawa Gen, who was wa...
2025-08-27 04:29:50 +0000 UTC View Post“You run fast. But do you really think you can get away?”
Kitagawa Gen, however, paid it no mind. His left hand had already been locked in a seal, compressing a Water Dragon Tornado to its very limit until it resembled a javelin, which h...
2025-08-27 04:14:46 +0000 UTC View Post“Damn it… Sasori’s dead?”
Watching his crumbling form, the others’ hearts sank to rock bottom. But their reaction was swift.
“Now’s our chance!”
Without hesitation, all except Nagato attacked at once.
Obito ...
2025-08-27 04:00:22 +0000 UTC View Post“What’s going on?”
Jiraiya and Tsunade were leading the remaining Konoha shinobi in an assault against the Sound, Sand, and Cloud forces.
Originally, they had intended to remain behind to deal with the One-Tail, but Kitagawa Gen ...
2025-08-27 03:32:14 +0000 UTC View Post“What is that?”
As the raging chakra swept across the land, the entirety of Konohagakure instantly sensed it.
No matter which village the shinobi came from, each of them couldn’t help but turn their heads toward the distant surge...
2025-08-27 02:51:50 +0000 UTC View Post“Is this Root’s base?”
Staring at the collapsed ground—especially the massive crater now laid bare beneath—Kitagawa Gen couldn’t help but raise a brow. Yet he quickly understood the situation.
Root’s base, true to its nam...
2025-08-27 02:34:26 +0000 UTC View Post“Orochimaru?”
Hiruzen stared in disbelief at the figure before him.
“Where’s Danzō?”
“Sensei, your reaction is far too slow.”
With a casual motion, Orochimaru peeled away his disguise. His voice was calm, alm...
2025-08-27 02:13:49 +0000 UTC View PostUp on the high platform, Sarutobi Hiruzen beamed as he looked at those seated around him.
“Everyone, this is truly rare, for us all to gather like this.”
“Indeed, rare,” the Fourth Raikage muttered. He cast a sweeping glance at...
2025-08-27 01:56:02 +0000 UTC View Post“But Sunagakure doesn’t seem to be behaving honestly either.”
This time, Kitagawa Gen couldn’t help but speak.
“In the exam hall, I noticed their team had someone who looked very much like Naruto.”
“I know. That boy...
2025-08-27 01:18:27 +0000 UTC View Post