Chapter 509: Consuming the Old Gods

Viserys: "What do you intend to do?"

Having understood everything, Viserys did not panic. Instead, he turned calmly to the Three-Eyed Raven.

Three-Eyed Raven: "To erase the impact you've caused, returning the world to its rightful path."

He spoke without expression.

Three-Eyed Raven: "The influence you've exerted may seem trivial, mere shifts in worldly power. But in truth, you've disrupted the world's historical flow."

The Three-Eyed Raven's foresight has become limited due to the alterations Viserys introduced, making the original path unrecognizable.

Three-Eyed Raven: "If your influence continues to spread, the consequences might be irreversible."

Upon hearing the white-haired old man's words, Viserys raised an eyebrow in intrigue.

Viserys: "Consequences? From your tone, I seem like a villain. What grave wrongs have I committed to evoke such dread in you?"

Viserys was curious about why the Three-Eyed Raven was so intent on opposing him. What had he done to be perceived as such a threat?

Three-Eyed Raven: "No, you've done nothing wrong. In fact, much of what you've done is commendable."

The white-haired man shook his head, acknowledging Viserys' actions, understanding their importance given his previous roles as Hand to Kings Aerys I and Maekar I. But noticing the fleeting confusion on Viserys's face, he elaborated.

Three-Eyed Raven: "However, your very existence is an aberration."

Viserys was silent for a moment.

Three-Eyed Raven: "Your influence on this world is profound. It has rendered the outcome of the final battle uncertain, altering the fates of key figures."

In essence, Viserys's presence has changed many destinies. Yet, Viserys was uncertain about this 'final battle' the Three-Eyed Raven spoke of. Was it against the White Walkers or some other looming threat?

Viserys: "Why are you so certain I would fail? If I unite the Seven Kingdoms, isn't that a more predictable outcome than the chaos after the War of the Five Kings?"

Three-Eyed Raven: "I cannot gamble on uncertainties."

He saw a future, albeit turbulent, that ends well. Why risk an unknown outcome?

Three-Eyed Raven: "My duty is to keep the world on its intended trajectory."

Viserys: "So, to ensure this 'correct' path, you'd erase me?"

Viserys couldn't help but chuckle at the absurdity, seeing it as a classic tale of sacrificing the individual for the greater good.

Viserys: "Very well, Brynden Rivers."

Drawing his sword Dawn, Viserys pointed it at the Three-Eyed Raven.

Viserys: "Enough talk, draw your weapon."

He didn't really need to have this lengthy conversation. The Three-Eyed Raven had already made his intentions clear. As they talked, Viserys was also probing the world around him, mastering his spiritual power. In this realm, both were ethereal, allowing the Raven to have a full body and Viserys to retain his attire and sword.

Viserys's form began shifting. He morphed from one of his favorite anime characters to finally a dragon covered in thick scales, resembling Balerion.

While Viserys embraced Balerion's form, the Three-Eyed Raven stood calmly below, his staff made of weirwood. The power of the Old Gods brought Viserys to this realm, making it the Raven's domain. The setting shifted to the year 233 AC when the Raven first joined the Night's Watch.

Suddenly, a roar erupted from the dragon above, as Viserys, now Balerion, unleashed a torrent of flames towards the Raven. Meanwhile, the real Brynden Rivers, far away with the Night's Watch, felt a powerful sensation, stronger than before. He paused, looking back, but only saw a snowy landscape.

In another plane, the spiritual battle between Viserys and the Three-Eyed Raven intensified. Despite the support from the Old Gods, the Raven's face remained unflustered. If he wins, he plans to inhabit Viserys's body, erasing all influences and resetting the world's course. If he loses...

In the midst of the fierce battle, Viserys, as Balerion, circled and dove, enveloped in dark flames and a mysterious black mist that caught the Raven off guard.

Three-Eyed Raven: "What is this?"

He had observed Viserys's life but never encountered this black mist. It seemed sentient, deliberately hiding from the Raven's sight, only to unleash its full force now.

In the real world, the conversation beneath the weirwood paused. The Raven's head drooped, while Viserys slowly opened his eyes, revealing a radiant ancient fish fossil.