Within the cold confines of his chamber, Aegon drowned his sorrows in drink. Here, his opinions meant nothing; he was dismissed as a mere fool, never taught or supported. Those who faced challenges would project their burdens onto him, his own mother, grandfather, and even siblings wielding him like a sacrificial pawn.

Aegon grappled with the bitter reality that despite his efforts, the love and respect he yearned for remained elusive. The more he gave, the more it seemed to slip through his fingers, like sand through an hourglass.