re: GoT Middle Ground Thread - SN 7 - NO LEAK DISCUSSION ALLOWED - Book discussion okay

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If Cersei accepts that there is a grave threat to the North that she can't hope to defeat without Dany's help, Dany can stand back and force her to concede the Kingdoms (or be assassinated by those who want help)?

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Cersei has to see there are only 3 outcomes:

1. The WW win and everyone dies
2. The WW are defeated and Dany rules the 7
3. The WW are defeated and Cersei beats Dany

Both options 1 and 2, Cersei no longer sits on the iron throne and is probably dead.

Option 3 is her only chance at holding the Iron Throne so her obvious play is to let Dany et al fight the WW and then attempt to pick off the victor while they are still weak from the battle.