Yet against a surprise attack and a human beast like the Mountain, individual valor seemed so feeble.
The Mountain did not even strike a blow himself. His elite soldiers used spears and shields to cut down Yohn's guards one by one.
Earl Yohn swung his greatsword, cutting down several enemies, but several spears soon pierced him at once.
His towering body swayed, and his sword slipped from his hand.
He looked down at the spearheads protruding through his body, his eyes filled with defiance and fury, before slowly collapsing.
Elsewhere in the castle, Andar Royce heard the battle cries of the Lannister army's surprise attack on Runestone.
His heart felt as though it were being torn apart, but at that moment, he had only one thought.
Save Yasina!
He burst through his door, drew his longsword, and charged toward his younger sister Yasina's room.
The corridor was already in chaos, filled with the sounds of fighting and screams.
When he burst through Yasina's door, he saw a sight that froze his blood.
Two grinning Crownlands soldiers had pinned his beautiful sister to the bed. Her dress had been torn, exposing broad stretches of pale skin, and she struggled desperately, crying and screaming.
An immense shadow like an iron tower stood beside the bed, slowly removing his blood-soaked gauntlets.
It was the Mountain!
"No! Let her go!"
Andar's eyes nearly burst with fury as he roared and charged at the Mountain with his sword raised.
Without even turning his head, the Mountain swung a fist backward with astonishing speed.
The enormous, iron-gauntleted fist smashed into Andar's chest.
Crack!
The sound of breaking bones rang out clearly.
Andar flew backward and slammed into the wall, spewing blood mixed with fragments of his internal organs.
His longsword clattered to the floor, and his