Everyone, including Aegon, turned toward the man sitting on the highest throne in the Eternal Sanctum, curious about what he would say to him.
Samuel stood up and scanned the audience before saying, "Aegon won the Supremacy Games at the mere age of sixteen. That's a talent we've hardly seen in our entire history and I'm happy to have such talent on the side of peace."
His gaze settled on Aegon as he continued, "He got the rewards for winning, but he also did something I've been wishing for ages for which he should be rewarded. I've long grown tired of wars, watching innocents die for nonsensical reasons. I longed for peace, but couldn't take the first step."
He smiled lightly, and the world around him seemed to grow brighter.
"You brought Elves, Humans, and House Valeria together. It represents peace, something this Empire desperately needs. Thus, I would like to grant you the status of Count and give you the County of Thornspire as my gratitude."
