Chapter 200: Kraken
Chapter 200: Kraken
The Red Comet faded from sight, leaving behind soldiers struggling to stay afloat amid the wreckage of shattered ships.
An Unsullied soldier clung to a piece of driftwood, trying to haul himself onto it when he felt something tug him down. A sharp pain shot through his leg as he was pulled beneath the waves, a trail of dark red bubbles bursting on the surface in his wake.
The soldiers fought desperately to stay afloat, but the sharks, drawn by the scent of blood and the flesh of their fallen comrades, were relentless. Although the effects of the Dragon's Horn had gradually dissipated, the stench of blood still hung in the air, keeping the predators circling. The sharks, once summoned by the horn, now feasted on the remains, making any attempt at rescue exceedingly difficult.
Some attempted to shoot arrows to aid their comrades in the water, but the limited visibility rendered their efforts nearly futile.
Viserys' flagship had escaped severe damage, thanks to its sturdy hull.
Everyone had just witnessed the terrifying Kraken, and though no enemies were in sight, Viserys remained the backbone of the group. If the soldiers learned that something had happened to him, chaos would undoubtedly ensue. The most pressing concern was the uncertainty about whether the Kraken was still lurking nearby. Even though they had killed Euron, the battle was far from over—they had only dealt with a "part of the enemy."
The Kraken was not a defeated foe that would scatter and flee; it was a relentless predator. To maintain order, they had to keep Viserys' disappearance a secret.
"Let's split up and look for him!"
"Okay!"
...
By this time, Euron had already taken possession of another body. He had severely underestimated Viserys. Upon entering this new vessel, he instinctively scanned his surroundings, but exhaustion quickly overtook him, and he lay down on a piece of driftwood to rest. If he could sense the Kraken’s direction, he might be able to escape.
What Euron didn’t realize was that Viserys had already found him. Suddenly, he felt his ankles being grabbed again, and he was yanked beneath the water. Viserys' hands locked around his neck once more, and Euron swore he had never been so terrified in his life. But the fear was eclipsed by the dread of facing this man who was about to kill him for the third time.
Yet just before Viserys could snap Euron's neck, a smug smile curled Euron's lips.
...
Viserys, having killed Euron yet again, was about to use Dragon Dreams to discover which body he had possessed this time, when he suddenly felt something thick as a human leg coil around his waist. It wasn’t a python—it was the Kraken, summoned by Euron.