Chapter 200 - The Nexus of Time and Space (I)
"Love. How many lives have been ruined for love, but people still seek love as if it were something sacred. Including me." Aenar Targaryen.
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Seeing that his proposal made Tyrion infinitely more motivated, Aenar didn't doubt in the slightest that the Hand of the King would be able to massacre all the enemy soldiers without any hesitation. Human beings are selfish, especially when it involves anything to do with themselves.
Tyrion was no different, especially as he had suffered all sorts of things growing up. The man had probably dreamed of being normal for decades and now that there was a chance of this happening, of course he would accept it without hesitation, regardless of how cruel the method might be.
Revenge and interests together could make men move mountains, never underestimate a person blinded by their own hatred and resentment.
Seeing the dwarf leave, Visenya couldn't help but comment. "You're manipulative, husband." However, there was no tone of accusation in her voice, as if it was natural for Aenar to manipulate everyone.
"If a king doesn't know how to manipulate others, he might as well abdicate." Rhaenys said with a touch of sarcasm in her voice. In her eyes, a king had to know how to control his vassals or chaos would reign in the court. You could say that manipulation and balance is something every monarch should learn while sitting on the throne.
"Alias, Aenar." Thinking of something, Rhaenys asked curiously. "Who taught you how to rule? Is the Maester of Winterfell fit to teach royal court matters? Have all Eddard's sons received this level of education?"
Before answering, Aenar looked at Oberyn and the man understood what the king's gaze meant. He bowed to all the members of House Targaryen and left the tent.
Aenar's actions only intensified the curiosity of both women. It had been a long time since Aenar had been so cautious with the information he had.
"To tell you the truth, I had two teachers." Aenar commented with an amused smile, remembering Visenya I and Rhaenys I, both women were practically his mothers, they taught a boy who never touched matters of state and turned him into a true prince worthy of the throne.