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Simultaneously, Otto Hightower, the Hand of the King, receives troubling intelligence from a messenger, indicating Rhaenyra’s involvement in clandestine activities. Otto’s scheming begins to reveal itself more clearly, as he tries to undermine Rhaenyra’s position.
Damon’s Intoxication and Scheming
Damon awakens hungover and is approached by the White Worm, a shrewd figure who now controls whisper network operations. She offers him a potion for his hangover—symbolic of his reckless lifestyle—and hints at larger schemes in motion.