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Chapter 234 - Chapter 233: The Supply Cutoff Plan, The Battle of Bitterbridge*

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The Reach, Rose Road, Bitterbridge

On the Rose Road in the Reach, a massive army was advancing slowly. At this time, Jon had just returned from Dragonstone.

On his way back, he even went to the Red Keep to show off. When Purple Star spat dragonfire and swept across Maegor's Holdfast of the Red Keep,

Jon clearly observed Joffrey Baratheon being so scared that he wet his pants. After scattering a large pile of flyers, Jon rode Purple Star to Tengshi Town.

Before leaving, Jon issued an assembly order to the army. This army only came here after meeting up with him in Tengshi Town.

Jon's strategy was actually very simple: to lock down all of King's Landing's supply lines and let them descend into chaos first.

The material reserves in the Red Keep were indeed enough for them to hold out for a long time, but King's Landing was helpless. When the starving citizens of King's Landing heard that there was food outside the city, Jon would have won.

Daenerys burning King's Landing looked satisfying, but it was very dangerous. Jon's strategy was simple: deliver a blow, then provide food.

When these subjects tasted the first bite of food, they wouldn't care who starved them; they would only be grateful to the one who gave them sustenance.

This army was composed of multiple troop types, including infantry, archers, and cavalry, with cavalry forming the main force. In the subsequent fighting, Jon's cavalry units would serve as the main strength, completely sealing off the south bank of the Blackwater Rush using harassment tactics.

And when the enemy's main army appeared, Jon's newly formed Drakon unit would let them know what true terror was.

Jon's batch of Drakons was nearing maturity, and enhanced by Blood Magic, their size became immensely huge immediately after birth, and their hides became as hard as iron.

Although this greatly shortened their lifespan, under this technique, Jon could quickly acquire a sufficient number of Drakons.

Currently, Jon possessed fifty majestic and powerful Drakons. Due to their extremely strong bodies, Jon didn't need to equip them with armor.

When Jon rode Purple Star sweeping over the heads of these Drakons, excitement shone in the creatures' eyes. They shrieked fiercely, as if ready to enter battle at any moment.

The knights riding on their backs were all Paladins meticulously selected by Jon. Upon mounting the Drakons, their various attributes would be greatly enhanced.

These Drakon Knights would play a crucial role on the battlefield. Their speed and power allowed them to break through enemy lines in an instant, inflicting tremendous psychological pressure on the enemy.

They would become Jon's main force for breakthroughs. On this vast plain of the Reach, no cavalry regiment could match the Drakon Knight Regiment.

With the Drakons' superior height and defense advantages, these Drakon Knights were virtually invincible in close combat; neither infantry nor cavalry could withstand their charge.

When Jon rode Purple Star flying over this contingent, the Drakon Knight Regiment stood out remarkably. Their neat formation, imposing aura, and the deafening roars of the Drakons all announced their arrival to the enemy.

As Jon rode Purple Star and saw the army gathering in the distance, a smile couldn't help but appear on his lips. This army was destined to become meat paste under the Drakons' feet today.

"Woo woo woo…"

Just as Jon was preparing to have his mount, the giant dragon Purple Star, land, a loud horn blast suddenly echoed from the formation at Bitterbridge.

Immediately following, under Jon's slightly surprised gaze, these knights of the Reach charged directly toward Jon's forces.

Following the sound of the horn, the knights of the Reach rapidly assembled. Clad in shining armor and wielding sharp lances, they resembled a silver torrent.

"Hee-lu lu…"

The neighing of warhorses and the sound of hooves echoed across the entire battlefield. Dust flew everywhere along the path of the charge. These knights of the Reach were high in morale, seemingly unafraid of Jon's army at all.

The troops below were startled by the sudden charge of the Reach knights, but they were not afraid. Under the command of their officers, they reacted quickly and immediately organized a defensive line.

The Drakon Knights, upon noticing this situation, gripped their dragon reins tightly, preparing to launch a counter-charge against the enemy. These fellows from the Reach knew absolutely nothing about the power of the Drakons.

Jon, riding on Purple Star's back, revealed a hint of amusement in his eyes. He didn't quite understand why these guys were rushing forward to court death, but since the enemy had delivered themselves to his doorstep, he wouldn't let the opportunity pass.

And soon, Frodo and the others below received the order for Jon's attack. After receiving Jon's command, Frodo quickly drew the longsword at his waist, brandished it, and shouted loudly:

"For Targaryen, for victory, charge!"

Following Frodo's order, the Drakon Riders quickly launched their charge. Under their command, the Drakons began a slow run, and as time passed, their speed increased.

The foot soldiers in the rear, under the command of their officers, formed squares, preparing for a fierce battle with the knights of the Reach.

"Roar, roar, roar…"

"Boom…"

Just as the knights of the Reach charged toward Jon's troops, a terrifying dragonfire descended from the sky, illuminating the entire battlefield.

This flame was like a furious giant python, opening its gaping maw, ready to devour all enemies completely.

After extending along the road, the terrifying flame instantly spread out, carving a line of fire right across the path of the charging enemy cavalry.

The terrifying flames descending from the sky instantly engulfed several knights, who struggled in the sea of fire, trying to escape this death trap.

However, the flames seemed alive, clinging tightly to them, leaving them nowhere to flee.

The warhorses neighed in the flames, their eyes filled with terror and despair. The fire consumed their coats, turning them black and charred, and the pain made them unbearable.

The knights struggled in the sea of fire; their armor turned bright red under the intense heat, seemingly on the verge of melting.

They dropped their weapons, trying to extinguish the flames on their bodies, but it was all in vain. The dragonfire quickly ignited everything flammable.

And when the temperature reached a certain level, these flames began to scorch human flesh, using the fat as fuel.

The air was filled with a suffocating smell of burning, and the foot soldiers of the Reach at the rear of the battlefield were stunned speechless when they witnessed this terrifying scene; they had never seen anything so horrifying.

The flames raged across the battlefield, turning all life to ash. Their own cavalry gradually vanished in the sea of fire, their screams echoing across the battlefield, sending chills down one's spine.

This scene of incineration by dragonfire was like a picture of hell, unforgettable.

However, these charging knights would soon not need to worry much longer, because the Drakon Riders under Jon had arrived.

"Rumble…"

"Bang, bang, bang…"

The Drakons, moving like trains, smashed directly through the formation of the Reach knights. Those knights holding lances could not withstand the impact of the Drakons at all.

They were sent flying one by one. In the face of the massive Drakons, these knights of the Reach could do nothing but passively take the blows.

Under the charge of the Drakon Riders, these knights of the Reach completely lost their courage and offered no resistance.

"Hee-lulu…"

Behind these Drakons were the cavalry units that had long been waiting. Although they did not have the teeth-to-toe equipment of the Reach knights,

their numbers were far greater. Under the siege of these cavalrymen, the immensely proud knights of the Reach were routed, and many were even taken prisoner.

Purple Star, having completed the dragonfire attack, was commanded by Jon to charge directly toward the army near Bitterbridge. Just as Jon was about to order Purple Star to breathe dragonfire, a small creature in his line of sight suddenly detected something amiss with this army.

Hidden among these men were several enormous scorpions. Just as the Drakons approached, the soldiers of the Reach operating the scorpions quickly aimed them at the Drakons.

"No wonder those knights earlier seemed so irregular; it turns out these fellows intended to deal with my Drakons."

Having guessed their plan, Jon directly controlled Purple Star to dive down from the sky.

"Boom…"

After firing a blast of dragonfire at the foot soldiers on the bridgehead, these soldiers instantly turned into human torches. After suffering this sudden strike, the foot soldiers on the bridgehead completely broke down.

"Help!"

"Run away…"

"The dragon is here…"

"Too terrifying, may the Seven save me…"

…Facing this terrifying dragonfire, the already low morale completely collapsed. First, the conscripts began to flee, followed by the mercenaries, and finally, even some knights from minor houses started running away.

In the face of Jon and Purple Star, their proud advantages completely vanished, and everyone truly recognized the terror of dragons.

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