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Chapter 26 - The Flame Logia's Power

(Third Person POV)

There were multiple people, posing as servants, holding bows in their hands. They had somehow snuck into the Red Keep, in an attempt to assassinate Cyrus. 

"Protect the King!!" Ser Gyles bellowed as he immediately stepped forwards

"How the hell did they get in here?!" Aemon shouted

Cyrus lifted his hands in front of him, "Don't do a damned thing." He said with a serious expression, "They're mine." 

"Lord Cyrus!" Torys exclaimed

"Visualize what you know. And bring it forth." Cyrus thought to himself

Aemon saw as Cyrus's hands began to glow with red-orange flames, "Ser Gyles, stand down!" He exclaimed, "You will be burned!" 

Ser Gyles saw as Cyrus extended his arm forwards, his hands glowing, "What?!" 

Several floating embers went straight at the assassins, surrounding them. They were caught off guard, a bit surprised by Cyrus's hands. 

Mira was looking at this with awe, "Embers..." 

"Combusting Embers"

Suddenly, the embers combusted, setting the men ablaze. Their entire bodies were covered in flames as they flayed around in pain. 

"AAAARRGHHH!!" One of them yelled out in pain, "IT BURNS!!!" 

The men who were caught in the attack collapsed to the ground, their entire bodies covered in flames. The ones who were not hit with this attack immediately dropped their bows on the ground and made a run for it. 

Cyrus summoned flames in his left hand, honing it into a large projectile of flames, akin to a spear. 

"Blazing Spear" 

He flung the spear at one of the men, impaling him through the chest. The spear ran through the man, burning his insides as he hit the wall hard, his entire body catching fire. 

"OOOOURGGH!!!" He shouted

Cyrus then saw as one of them was making his way to the door, "Oh no." 

He pointed his finger gun at him, firing a quick projectile of flames. The projectile hit the man on the leg, combusting and ripping apart his limb as his clothes caught fire. 

"Arghh!!!" He shouted in pain

"Fire...." Ser Gyles said as he immediately composed himself, "Put the flames out! Do not let them spread!" 

Jaehaerys was watching as Cyrus walked over to the man who he shot on the leg, "This power...." 

The final man was dragging himself on the ground, his leg was blown apart as his pants had caught fire. Cyrus reached him and grabbed the stump of his leg, searing his flesh and cauterizing it. 

"NGGGHHH!!" The man grunted, "Uggh!!" 

Cyrus turned him around and lifted him up, "Assassins, huh?" He said as he held him by the collar of his shirt, "Who sent you? Let me guess, the Snake. He's mad that I ruined his fun?" 

The man had a pained expression on his face, "Y-You don't know the ties he has...." He said, "With men powerful enough to challenge the Targaryens." 

"Oh, enlighten me." Cyrus narrowed his eyes

"E-Essos...." the man said as he drew a knife and stabbed Cyrus in the neck

"You fool." Cyrus was unfazed by the blade, his neck sprouting flames and burning the man's hand, causing him to drop the knife, "You go and tell your boss that he's a dead man, fated to burn by my flames." 

Cyrus then flung him against the wall, a loud snap was heard as the man collapsed to the ground. 

"Ughh!!" He groaned in pain

Cyrus turned around and walked towards Mira and the others, "We're done here." He said before looking at Jaehaerys, "Your security is pathetic, Jaehaerys!!" 

"Mayhaps it is you who allowed them to get in here." Septon Barth spoke up

Cyrus pointed at him, "You want to accuse me of something, old fuck?" 

"Enough." Jaehaerys spoke up, "I will get to the bottom of this. If they could sneak into my Keep, who knows what else they're capable of." 

Cyrus pointed at the unconscious one, "I'm taking that one." He said, "Whether you like it or not, I'm getting to the Snake." 

"You will do no such thing." Barth said, "I will not allow some man to cause panic amongst the people with his burning." 

"That is enough, Barth." Jaehaerys said, "Cyrus, we need to work something out. It is quite clear that you've incited the wrath of someone influential. And judging by what that one said, he is tied to some powerful individuals. I am quite interested in who they are." 

"We need to work together and-" Aemon started

"Shut up." Cyrus said with an angry scowl, "You want to know anything, Jaehaerys? You best get to the Snake first. Because once I get my hands on him, I'm going to bathe him in flames. And there's not a damned thing you could do about it." 

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"Hey!" Princess Saera ran over to Cyrus who was walking towards the exit, "You! Wait!!" 

Cyrus stopped, a serious look on his face, "Huh?" 

Behind him, Torys and Mira were following him. They were taken aback by the Princess's appearance. 

"I saw the whole thing." Saera reached Cyrus, her cheeks flushing, "That was quite the magnificent display of your power~~!" 

Cyrus frowned, "Okay." He said, "Thanks, I guess. This is not the time for your shenanigans, Princess." 

Saera placed her arms behind her back, "Hmm...." She said, "The more and more I see of you, the more I wish to be yours." 

"What's your problem?" Cyrus asked with a scowl, "You're being annoying." 

Saera scowled in return, "Annoying?!" She shouted, "W-What?! Who do you think you are, you pleb!! I am a Princess who has already declared her desire of you! You should be grateful for that!" 

"You are a stupid and spoiled girl, don't bother me with your bullshit." Cyrus said with a scowl, "Go back to your chambers, little girl." 

"Little girl?!" she said, "I'll have you know, I am Ten and Five!!" 

"Oh, Okay. My bad, you are an adult, I fucking forgot." Cyrus said sarcastically, "Give me a break, dammit! Do you think I have little self-respect that I will let a girl like you claim me as hers? Come on, I am not such a lowlife fucker that lusts for girls your age!" 

"Tch! I'll have you know that many men would die to be in your position!" Saera glared at him, "To have the Princess Saera desire them!" 

"I pity them." Cyrus said, "They are pathetic excuses of men." 

"Oh my." Mira spoke up, "My Lord, you're clearly agitated after an attempt on your life. A futile one, but an attempt nonetheless. We should go and calm you down. Afterwards, we will continue our search." 

"Who the fuck are you?!" Saera exclaimed, "You stupid whore!!" 

"Hey." Torys said, "That is-" 

"Easy, Torys." Mira raised her hand, "This is the Princess, she has power over us still. But not over Our Lord." 

"Tch..." Saera said, "That's right." 

Mira gently grabbed Cyrus's arm, "We should leave." She told Cyrus, who was still agitated, "Let us settle down after the in-" 

"Get your filthy paws off him." Saera pushed her off Cyrus, "This one is mine." 

Mira was a bit surprised by this, watching as how Saera hugged Cyrus's arm, "Oh...." She said, "Princess, what are you.....?" 

Cyrus pried himself off, "For fuck's sake....." He muttered, "This damned girl...." 

"Leave me alone....." 

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