Chapter 212 - The False Dragon (IV)
"Ignorance is a curse that no one should have, but human beings were naturally born to be foolish and submissive." Aenar Targaryen, God Emperor of the Imperium of Mankind of the Known Universe.
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"Although I don't know dragons, remember to show courage." Varys looked at the boy wearing armor before him and said with a gentle tone. He hesitated for a moment, but still spoke. "If you see that you're not going to make it, don't hesitate to walk away."
"Even among the Targaryens, there are examples of some not getting a dragon." Varys said.
"We can use that in case the claim fails." Illyrio spoke with a much more relaxed tone after hearing Varys' words.
Varys nodded, but still warned firmly. "We have to go in angry, the queen may be calm, but I know she's furious."
"Don't worry, Lord Varys." Aegon spoke with a confident tone. "Daenerys is in love with me, otherwise how could she leave her dragon to me?"
Varys was speechless at Aegon's optimism, but seeing the confident look and self-satisfaction on his face, the eunuch remained silent. He knew that if he dared to say anything against this idea, he would be hated by the young man, which was not what he wanted.
But deep in his heart, Varys wondered if a boy like this could really control Westeros, or even surpass Robert and Aenar.
Although Robert was a terrible king, his prestige as a warrior was unparalleled. Aenar, besides being a brilliant strategist, was extremely cunning and knew how to say exactly what people wanted to hear; he was a more terrible opponent than Robert.
Looking at Aegon's childish face and lean body, Varys only felt his doubts deepen. Although Aegon was intelligent, charismatic and kind, he lacked experience and resolute thinking.