(Cyrus's POV)
"What was the whole meeting with this Iron Bank about?" I asked Mira as we headed to our rooms in the inn, "I am quite confused about this."
"Prior to being sent over to Westeros, I was making deals with a Pentoshi Lord." She said as we walked side by side, "In exchange for swaying men to our religion, I would help get a bit more funds his way. He plans to go to Mereen and overthrow a certain Family, freeing a good portion of the slaves there."
I stopped, "Slaves?" I asked with a frown, "What do you mean?"
"I do not know the specifics of his fixation with Mereen, as Slavery exists in most of Esso." She said as she stopped as well, looking at me, "Mayhaps it is a grudge against that Family itself."
"Slavery is a thing?" I asked, "In Essos, that is?"
"It is quite tasteless." She said, "We do not like it, but it is something that occurs. Although, The Free Cities are working to outlaw it. It is still quite prominent."
"That is wrong." I said with a scowl, "People are not property to own."
"If you say so, my lord." She said with a slight smile, "I do agree with that."
"Hm..." I said, "And you say this Lord is looking to free slaves?"
She nodded, "Yes."
"Hm...." I said, "Aside from that, there is something I want done in this place."
"What may that be?" She tilted her head
"I want to know which is the Essosi Lord that was funding the Snake in King's Landing. That filth was awfully cocky, enough to infiltrate the King's castle and attempt to kill me." I said, "I want you all to find that out. There is a punishment in order for that."
She nodded, "Of course."
"And as for this Gathering." I said, "If all of these other worshippers are truly followers of R'hllor, I best not deal with some buffoonery with them."
"My Lord?" She said, "I'm afraid I do not understand."
"There will be others who may not believe, as I can I already tell." I said seriously, "So because of that, they will grow bold enough to try something. I want it to be know that I will tolerate no acts against me, if they get burned, that was their Fate."
She nodded, "Very well." She said, "I will pass the message. Your mortal vessel must be tired, Lord Cyrus. Please, go and get some rest. Unless you wish for me to join you?"
"Why would I want that?" I asked with a raised eyebrow
"As your Priestess, it is my duty to be close to My Lord, to give him Comfort." She said while blushing, "I do not mind at all."
"Alright." I said, turning around, "Don't make this weird."
"Fufu..." She said, "Another thing."
I stopped and glanced at her, "What is it?"
"I have heard that House Targaryen has some dealings with the Sealord." She said, "So someone might visit the City."
"And that pertains to me how?" I asked
She chuckled, "Mayhaps that princess might come." She said, "Would that not be interesting?"
I frowned, "Don't stress me out." I said,
"That's the last thing I need."
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[A Few Days Later]
"So when is this Gathering?" I asked Erys as we sat on a table outside an establishment, "And how comes I am not seeing that many worshippers nearby?"
"The Gathering is near. A day or two." Erys told me, "The Red Priestesses in the near vicinity will soon gather, as well as some War-Priests."
"War Priests?" I asked
"Red Priests who happen to be warriors, dubbing themselves that." Erys said, "The Priests and Priestesses are the mediums for the Light. Your Flames, that is. As Lady Mira has stated, your flames are the fuel for the magic of Light. That means that through them, your flames can be harnessed to perform your miracles."
"Hm...." I said
"I have a question." He said
"What is it?" I asked
"What is it you attempted to do to Thorvos?" He asked, "You seemed concentrated when you stood up, throwing the chair in the process. I feel like if you wanted to burn him, you'd done so with ease."
I looked to the side, "I wanted to dominate his will."
"O-Oh..." He said, "And that means...that...."
I wanted to see if I could hit him with a burst of Conqueror's Haki, but I don't think I was able to do so. So far, it's only Observation, which I am able to extend to several dozen meters around us. It is taxing to keep it up, but I guess it is worth it.
"It means that I wanted to exert my will upon him, dominating him and establishing that I am superior." I said, crossing my arms, "That is what it means."
"I see...." He said, "My Lord, If I may speak freely."
"What is it?" I said boringly
"I can't help but notice that Princess Saera is infatuated with you. I mean, that is what it looks like." He said
"And that matters....how?" I asked
"Perhaps we can use that to our advantage." He said, "If we can acquire an alliance with House Targaryen via a marriage with one of the Princesses, it could solidify our movement to the West."
"And who's going to marry her?" I asked, rolling my eyes, "I highly doubt the King would allow Essosi followers of a Red God marry his daughter."
"Well...." He said, "You."
I looked at him, "What the fuck did you say?!"
"W-Well, yes...." He stammered, "It only makes sense."
"How does that make sense? Enlighten me." I said with a scowl, "I am not going to marry a 15 year old girl, you are out of your mind."
"A betrothal then." He said, "Promising her to you, the Lord of Light, until the proper time. I mean....she is flowered, I assume. She's old enough for marriage and-"
"I'm not having this conversation." I said with an annoyed tone,
"For crying out loud."
[a/n: enjoy this chapter. I will do some rewriting for the next ones and will release them here...idk, 2027?]