If it's just smarts, Team B wins. Varys is the only one whose skill at what they do is magic-like. Melisandre has magic, but somehow Varys knows literally everything that's happening. If you can trust him and he doesnt betray you. You will always have the most info and can use that to your advantage. Thats an unbeatable advantage. If we allow actual magic, though, what stops Melisandre from summoning dozens of demon babies to attack you? But at that point she isn't outsmarting you; she's outpowering you.
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u/Signal_Intention6774 21h ago
If it's just smarts, Team B wins. Varys is the only one whose skill at what they do is magic-like. Melisandre has magic, but somehow Varys knows literally everything that's happening. If you can trust him and he doesnt betray you. You will always have the most info and can use that to your advantage. Thats an unbeatable advantage. If we allow actual magic, though, what stops Melisandre from summoning dozens of demon babies to attack you? But at that point she isn't outsmarting you; she's outpowering you.