This enraged the King to the next extent. His anger was very much visible on his face.
He had to take deep breaths to not let his fury take over, "Do you even have any idea, what are you even saying CYRUS?!"
"I do have, and that's why I'm saying this to you. Why don't you marry her, instead of asking me to marry that lady?" Cyrus once again said it on his face, like another straight person. He was damn serious in his words, and there was no denying that.
Moreover, Prince Seb and prince Alex were also taken aback by confidence in prince Cyrus. Despite the common fact that both the King and the Crowned prince don't get along, Prince Cyrus has never raised his voice much in front of his father.
Their faces held shocked expressions but they didn't even give the voice to their words. Standing there with their solid feet, they observed everything with their naked eyes.
Meanwhile, Cyrus held his chin high, the spark still present in his eyes, "What happened to you? Did I say anything wrong? The King has five ladies in the castle. One more won't be any problem to you."
"Cyrus! This isn't' the time to joke around!" King Almen yelled at the top of his lungs.
"Neither am I saying nor joking with you, King Almen? Whatever I have said is so true. Go ahead and marry her, at least this can stop us from going in a war with someone as powerful as them." Cyrus didn't bulge from his statement.
Everyone present there has witnessed the strong state of Cyrus, who was even outspokenly telling his father to get married once again. While prince Alex was annoyed by this, prince Seb didn't reach much.
However, it was Generally Ryan who had seen everything quietly. But then, when he felt that the talks were getting heated up with did he finally interfere, "I think we should find a feasible solution for this war..we need to avoid this at any cost.."
"And this can be easily avoided if Prince Cyrus married the King's sister. Why not, Prince Cyrus?' It was Alex who raised his voice, with his eyes dancing between his father and his brother, "You are eligible. They will also agree since you are a crown prince.."
Hearing his words, Prince Cyrus turned around to look at his dear brother. An evident surprise plastered on his face, he can't help but mutter, "If that's the case, why don't you step in this alliance and marry that lady?"
"But you are Crowned Pr-"
"Already married to the Human princess." Prince Cyrus broke Alex in the middle to pass the comment about his recent procuring marriage too.
A serious expression took a toll over his face, which was displaying that he wasn't interested in her. He was all over serious about the fact of not getting married again, and it made sense to Prince Seb.
Instead of following his father anymore, Cyrus was staring in his brother's direction, when he commented back, "Since I'm already married, she will agree to marry you too. After all, you aren't married even once."
"Y-You!" Alex's face was burning red when the anger was rushing down his veins. The temperature of the entire room had dropped to the next level where there was no way for anyone to actually matter.
The deep silence that had taken over was very heavy to break. It was as if, any ice layer formed. But the general Ryan found no reason but to continue with it either.
At last, he further explained, "I guess, fighting right now isn't any solution either. We can't get anyone married."
"Yes and I think, you all should find another solution to everything that is happening around." Saying his words, Cyrus passed everyone present there a look. Without even trying to speak with them again, he finally turned around to leave the chamber to come out of the room.
Everyone was surprised to their core but none reacted much. The temperature in the chamber was very cold, but King Almen didn't let anyone go behind him either. However, prince Seb could feel the urge to go and talk with the Crown prince.
Looking at his father, he muttered, "I think I will see what we can do and talk with the other people out there. If general Ryan can assist me in this.'' Prince Seb's eyes traveled to see General Ryan, who passed him a small nod. "I shall come with you on this."
As they both walked out of the chamber, leaving prince Alex and King Almen alone, both of their eyes were already turning cold. "He is planning something big, father. I can see that Cyrus isn't someone who will be tamed so easily"
"Hmm. I can see that too. But for this war, we need him." King Almen told after turning his gaze back at his son, "Otherwise, we will have to go to the war and this will include you. Are you willing to go to war?"
"Obviously no. You said that Cyrus will act as our cover. Should he cover this too?" Alex's brows raised when he asked the question.
However, King Almen had fallen silent. He had no words to explain the tour of sentiments and the events that resided in his mind. There was no choice left in his hands either except to persuade Cyrus to take the step ahead and marry the King's sister.
Tearing his gaze from his son, his eyes moved to see the map and focused on where the Fleke Empire was. Its region is growing with the passage of time and it was just the talks of the few more days and nights left for their soldier's army to come at the frontier too.
At this calculation, King Almen's heart jerked. A deep sigh escaped from his lips. He brought his hands near his forehead to massage the lines before muttering, "I think...the only resort left with me is to blackmail Cyrus once again with this status..otherwise, this Empire will be gone from our hands.."
.....
At the same time, after coming out of the chamber, Prince Cyrus was having a high temper. His blood veins were visible on his neck, which was half-covered with the help of the armor which he wore.
However, instead of going back to his own chamber, he walked a bit away from the chamber of the King Almen's discussion and then stood near the railings.
Keeping his hand on the pillar, he raised his eyes to look in the sky above him, finding it all blue.
'I just married and King Almen can't help but find another bride for me? Has he taken me into a stock which can be sold and touched by anyhow?' the thought made his hands curl into a fist.
Crown prince Cyrus stood there, all reserved. He was almost unapproachable since his aura had dropped into negative. The clenched jaw was the proof of his annoyance after whatever happened back in the time.
Yet, he was pulled back to reality when he heard the steps from behind him. From the sound, he would guess that there were two people behind him, hesitating to converse. "What are you both doing here?" Crowned prince Cyrus asked without turning around.
"We are here to talk to you." it was Prince Sebestian who answered, but in return, he received a chuckle out from Cyprus, "Talk? Didn't we all talk inside just now? I don't find any other reason to talk anymore..."
"I can understand your concern as well. Your situation is also tough. But I think, you shouldn't have said this harshly to His Highness's.'' Prince Seb told with this brutal honesty.
But Cyrus didn't move from his position even now. He had stayed out where he was, without trying to face either general Ryan or the prince Seb who had appeared to talk to him.
On the lack of response, general Ryan and prince Seb gave each other a weird look that had raised their concern. It was as if, they were already expecting this outcome from this person, yet somewhere back in their mind, they have gathered hope too.
However, this time, Prince Seb came forward to keep his hand on Cyrus's shoulders, "You aren't wrong, as I said. But you should keep in mind that you are the Crowned Prince. You have to think about your position as well."
"My position? As a Crowned prince?" At this time, prince Cyrus turned around to stare into his brother's eyes with the flames burning in them, "What do you mean to say to me? Are you afraid that Prince Alex will snatch my title if I don't agree with the King's words?"
"I didn't me-"
"I married a lady two days ago. I have responsibilities towards her too. If King Almen thinks that he will try to give me a threat on my title, I guess it will be the time for me to actually step down from this and let Alex do justice to this responsibilities.. and title...."