But why the conflict?
After all, both Hightowers fervently believe that Aegon should be king, right?
Many in Westeros believe that Aegon’s coronation will lead to war, including Otto.
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Otto’s converse opinion is much more cynical and pragmatic.
Otto admits he’s been bested, but things take a turn for the worse during the coronation.
Martin’s works know well what comes next: The Dance of the Dragons.
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One has to ask, who was right in the standoff between Alicent and Otto?
Could the Dowager Queen have truly compromised with Rhaenyra and avoided larger-scale fighting?
Would Otto have been able to successfully wipe out the Blacks' base of support before battle was met?
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