Chapter 232 - 233 - Abdications of titles (I)
"Every woman has the power to control men, she just has to know how to use her own advantages." Queen Cersei I of House Lannister.
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With Robert’s death, the Lords of the Westerlands and the Stormlands knelt before Aenar. No one held a grudge or even felt anger. Whether Aenar or Robert, both kings fought with bravery, force, and dignity.
Even Stannis did not feel anger at Robert’s death, only sadness and regret. He kept his brother’s body and asked Aenar for permission to bury Robert at Storm’s End.
Aenar accepted and allowed the funeral to take place, even though his grandmother was against it, for Rhaegar had not received a funeral worthy of a Targaryen prince, but as King, Aenar could not allow Robert’s body to be humiliated.
Robert was a king, just like him, any humiliation against Robert was a humiliation for any king.
At the same time, this gesture truly moved the Lords of the Stormlands.
Inside the tent.
Aenar, still in armor and his face bruised from Robert’s blows, looked at everyone and spoke in a calm and serious tone. "As I promised Robert, his sons and daughters will be spared any reprisals."
However, Aenar spoke in a cold tone. "But all three must renounce their titles before everyone."
No one rose against him; on the contrary, they looked at Aenar with admiration and reverence. A king who kept his promises was much more popular than a cruel tyrant.