Game Of Thrones: The God-Emperor of Planetos-Chapter 206 - The Golden Company (II)

"The worst thing is when the roast pig doesn't realize it's the main course about to be served on a silver platter," thought Aurane Waters, as he stared at the fourteen-year-old boy in front of him.

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When Aurane boarded the ship, his eyes fell on the apparent leader, a boy of no more than fourteen or fifteen. Hair dyed blue and dark purple eyes that looked a purplish-blue. He was handsome, very handsome to say the least.

There was an inviting smile on his lips as every gesture he made showed that he had received a noble education, specifically, a noble education from Westeros, not Essos.

Aurane was certain that the boy in front of him was a Blackfire. Of course, it was only his speculation, but seeing the leaders of the Golden Company acting respectfully in front of the young man, it was clear that his status was extraordinary among the mercenaries.

Putting all this together and remembering that the Golden Company was a pawn in the hands of the Blackfire, Aurane was almost certain that the young man was a Blackfire.

But the next words from the bearded man, wearing black armor with a griffin on his chest, made his expression change dramatically.

"You are in front of Aegon, Sixth of His Name..." The long list of titles came out of Jon Connington's mouth without any delay.

Aurane almost died of fear hearing the man's words, but soon calmed down. From the man's words, the young man in front of him was Aegon, son of Prince Rhaegar and the Princess of Dorne, Ellia Martell. However, as far as Aurane knew, Prince Aegon had been killed along with Princess Ellia.

Aurane heard from Daenerys that Princess Rhaenys was alive, so he thought about the supposed death of the princess.

'If the princess is alive, the prince might be too...' Aurane thought, but the idea of flattering young Aegon vanished as if it hadn't existed.

There was no way he would dare greet Aegon as the law commands a vassal to address the king, for his king was not Aegon, but Aenar and his two Queens, Visenya and Daenerys!

In addition, Aurane found the boy extremely arrogant for considering himself king, especially when two real kings are fighting in the Riverlands at this very moment. If everyone could be king just by talking, then Aurane thought he had returned to the Age of the Hundred Kingdoms.

"Lord Aegon, I, Aurane Waters of Driftmark, am glad to see you. The news that you live is surprisingly pleasant." Despite his thoughts, Aurane greeted the supposed Aegon with a smile as he bowed slightly forward.

When it came to calling Aegon king or prince, Aurane didn't dare either. The boy was probably a Blackfire and if the queen knew that he had greeted a stranger with royal courtesy, he would probably lose all the trust the queen had in him.

"The worst thing is when the roast pig doesn't realize it's the main course about to be served on a silver platter," thought Aurane Waters, as he stared at the fourteen-year-old boy in front of him.

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When Aurane boarded the ship, his eyes fell on the apparent leader, a boy of no more than fourteen or fifteen. Hair dyed blue and dark purple eyes that looked a purplish-blue. He was handsome, very handsome to say the least.

There was an inviting smile on his lips as every gesture he made showed that he had received a noble education, specifically, a noble education from Westeros, not Essos.

Aurane was certain that the boy in front of him was a Blackfire. Of course, it was only his speculation, but seeing the leaders of the Golden Company acting respectfully in front of the young man, it was clear that his status was extraordinary among the mercenaries.

Putting all this together and remembering that the Golden Company was a pawn in the hands of the Blackfire, Aurane was almost certain that the young man was a Blackfire.

But the next words from the bearded man, wearing black armor with a griffin on his chest, made his expression change dramatically.

"You are in front of Aegon, Sixth of His Name..." The long list of titles came out of Jon Connington's mouth without any delay.

Aurane almost died of fear hearing the man's words, but soon calmed down. From the man's words, the young man in front of him was Aegon, son of Prince Rhaegar and the Princess of Dorne, Ellia Martell. However, as far as Aurane knew, Prince Aegon had been killed along with Princess Ellia.

Aurane heard from Daenerys that Princess Rhaenys was alive, so he thought about the supposed death of the princess.

'If the princess is alive, the prince might be too...' Aurane thought, but the idea of flattering young Aegon vanished as if it hadn't existed.

There was no way he would dare greet Aegon as the law commands a vassal to address the king, for his king was not Aegon, but Aenar and his two Queens, Visenya and Daenerys!

In addition, Aurane found the boy extremely arrogant for considering himself king, especially when two real kings are fighting in the Riverlands at this very moment. If everyone could be king just by talking, then Aurane thought he had returned to the Age of the Hundred Kingdoms.

"Lord Aegon, I, Aurane Waters of Driftmark, am glad to see you. The news that you live is surprisingly pleasant." Despite his thoughts, Aurane greeted the supposed Aegon with a smile as he bowed slightly forward.

When it came to calling Aegon king or prince, Aurane didn't dare either. The boy was probably a Blackfire and if the queen knew that he had greeted a stranger with royal courtesy, he would probably lose all the trust the queen had in him.

Aegon smiled happily when he saw Aurane's gentler look after learning of Jon Connington's identity. At the same time, he felt he had to put on his best clothes and take the dye out of his hair, showing his Valyrian side.

"The Queen is as kind as rumor has it." Aegon spoke with a naturally cheerful and warm tone, causing Aurane to be taken aback.

Childish and naive...

Those were the two words Aurane would use to describe Aegon. Daenerys is kind? That quality never crossed the Driftmark Bastard's mind when he thought of the queen.

Although the queen was young, she was calm and made decisions after the court had spoken its proposals and advice, she could be cold and would kill anyone who dared to be against House Targaryen. The landless nobles were a good example of this, many died in secret and their fortunes, mansions and houses became part of the Royal Coffers.

Bought up with the queen, who was equally young and mature, Aurane deeply despised the naïve, childish and arrogant young man in front of him. Even if Aegon's identity was true, he saw no promising future for the young man, especially after learning that he was aiming for the Iron Throne.

If there was one thing Aurane understood about Daenerys, it was her love for her husband, nephew and king. The moment Aegon spoke his titles in front of the queen, Aurane could even imagine the painful and cruel death that young Aegon would suffer.

However, despite his thoughts and him predicting Aegon's death, Aurane showed no abnormality on his face and spoke with an even gentler and more courteous tone. "Yes, the queen is famous for being kind and for her great beauty."

Famous for hanging deserters and Septon... Aurane added in his mind.

With greetings given from both sides, the conversation ended and they both prepared to leave for King's Landing.

Titus looked deeply at the young man and stepped back with Aurane, suppressing the urge to smash the blasphemer's head in. What Aurane could think, Titus could too, just as the Bastard of Driftmark, the Commander of the Sardaukar, knew that the young man was already dead. It only remained to be seen when and where, which the king would decide in due course.

Aegon didn't know that in many people's minds, he was already a dead man. The boy was happy and excited to finally be reunited with his family.

Especially after hearing about Daenerys. An impulsive, proud feeling bubbled up in the young would-be king's chest, unaware that he was heading towards death.

The queen's great beauty was known even across continents, so he knew many things about Daenerys.

While in Essos, he had heard that Aenar spent more time with Visenya than with Daenerys, which only made him think that the two were in a loveless political marriage.

In his eyes, if he offered Aenar a large fief, he could marry Daenerys if he won her heart, which wouldn't be difficult. After all, any woman would be happy to be his queen.

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Note: I wrote Aegon thinking of a young, warm, lively, kind and charismatic boy, at the same time, a spoiled, obstinate boy and like most future monarchs, an ego and narcissism bigger than planet earth.

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