After confronting Rhaenyra on her alleged crimes, Viserys decides to fire Otto as his Hand.
However, Otto manipulates Viserys into marrying his daughter, Alicent (Emily Carey), instead.
However, House Hightower is already loyal to Viserys.
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A political marriage makes no strategic sense, and even worse, it insults House Velaryon.
Viserys has never had to defend his kingdom during war.
Angered by the Kings marital decisions, Corlys decides to pursue an alliance with Daemon instead.
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Ironically, Ottos personal resentment towards Daemon onlymakes the volatile dragon princeeven more powerful.
Its also a move that would seemingly protect Rhaenyra.
Due to the patriarchy, the legitimacy of Rhaenyras rule requires her to be seen as virtuous and pure.
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Her personal connection to Daemon also suggests that she knows what his motivations might be.
But spying on these two is a sign of disrespect on Ottos part.
Viserys has allowed Otto to filter every report that he reads and its only created more problems.
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