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House of The Dragon- A God Amongst Men: Chapter 458: A Duel With The Cruel
🕑 Added 2025-07-27 22:39:51 +0000 UTC(Third Person POV)
"You must be mad." Maegor told Riktor, "You really think I would duel a stupid boy?"
"Ah, are you scared?" Riktor taunted, "Hm? The infamous Tyrant. The one that the whole Realm was terrified?"
Maegor glared at him, "Watch your tone." He said, "I was a King before your Mother was even born, you stupid brat."
"Then show me." Riktor said, "Show me how you won the Trial By Seven."
"Maegor." Visenya spoke up, "We shouldn't do this. Let's return to the cabin, we'll speak more there."
Maegor looked at her, "Tch...." He lowered his blade, "Fine."
He was going to walk away when Riktor let out a scoff.
"Pathetic." Riktor taunted, "You call yourself a warrior? Who is this woman anyways?"
Visenya narrowed her eyes, "Watch your tone, boy." She said, "You speak freely, as if you are above us. I am Queen Visenya Targaryen and you are standing before the rightful King of Westeros, Maegor."
Visenya was still finding it hard to take in everything that she was going through at the moment. But when she said those words, she felt a feeling of assurance; as if she knew that was what she truly believed.
"Kings." Riktor said with a slight smirk, "What are Kings to Gods? To Demigods? Maegor, Aenys, The Conqueror.....those before Jaehaerys mean nothing to me! I am Lord Riktor Drakkengard, Heir to the Greatest Power in The World! And now, I challenge your son, Queen Visenya."
Maegor stepped forward, "Shut your fucking mouth." He said as he pointed his sword at him, "Do you want me to show you what it means to be a warrior, boy? You are nothing but a spoiled brat who was pampered by Drakken."
"I was also trained by Drakken." Riktor said, "Care to find out?"
Maegor scowled angrily, "Fine then!" He said as he rushed at him, "I'll cut you down!!"
"Maegor! Don't!" Visenya called out, "This is not the smart thing to do!!"
Maegor reached Riktor, swinging his sword at him fiercely.
Riktor immediately stepped back and deflected the strike, smirking widely as he looked at him, causing Maegor to stumble slightly. He was a bit surprised at the sudden reflexes of the young boy, even more so at the strength of the deflection.
"Nice speed." Riktor taunted as he swung his greatsword vertically, "Dodge this, though!"
Maegor narrowly avoided the swing, and the greatsword cleaved through the ground, causing both Maegor and Visenya to look at this with a bit of surprise.
"That was a fast swing." Visenya muttered to herself as Maegor tried to counter with a thrust into Riktor's neck, "Maegor....!"
Riktor dodged the thrust, Maegor's blade cutting through the stray strands of hair, "Heh."
Riktor pivoted to the right and pulled the sword around, spinning completely and swinging it at Maegor's chest.
Maegor blocked the strike and felt the overwhelming impact of the sword. Both his blade and Riktor's blade hit him in the chest, caving it in almost instantly. Blood sprayed out as Maegor reeled back, nearly stumbling to the ground.
"Aghh...!" Maegor yelled out as blood poured down, his wound slowly healing, "You....such power...."
Visenya took a step forward, "Maegor!!"
Riktor leaned his sword on his shoulder, "Ah." He said, "That was not bad. You were able to respond quite quickly. It is clear, your movements are sluggish for some reason. But Father's gifts to you are saving your life."
Maegor glared at him, "You stupid...." He said, "What is this abnormal strength?"
"I did say I was not going to use my powers." Riktor said, "But I cannot do much about my actual strength. Combining my skills with, I don't think you can stand up to me. I am getting disappointed, though."
Maegor straightened up and cracked his neck, "Tch, no matter." He said, "You need to cut my legs off to keep me down. I won't let a little brat, who is not even of age, humiliate me this way."
"Humiliation is going to come regardless." Riktor said as he rushed him, "You might as well accept it!!"
"Tch!" Maegor said
Riktor swung his greatsword at Maegor, who instantly dodged back, lunging at Riktor the moment the swing went through. He thrust his sword at his face but Riktor had already pivoted to he left, avoiding the attack.
He then bashed him with his shoulder, hitting Maegor in the chest, adding a bit more damage to the closing wound.
Maegor stumbled back and tried to compose himself, "Gahh....."
"What's with you?!" Riktor said as he swung his sword at him, "Why are you so slow?!"
Maegor glared at him as he parried the blow, stepping back as Riktor advanced forward.
"Don't you...." Maegor said as he swung his sword at him, "Worry about it!!"
Riktor blocked the blade and pushed Maegor back, rearing his greatsword back and went for a serious thrust right at his waist. Maegor stepped to the side and parried the point of the greatsword, spinning around and going for a slash right at Riktor's head.
Riktor ducked down to avoid the attack and swung his greatsword up, slashing Maegor in the chest as blood sprayed everywhere.
"Dammit!!" Maegor bellowed as he stumbled to his knee, "What is wrong with me?!"
"Yea, that's what I want to know." Riktor straightened up, "Father told me you weren't trash. I know I am skilled, but you should put up a better fight."
Maegor was wincing as his wounds were closing, "This isn't right...." He said, "Is it your Father's doing? Did he do something to drain me-......was it because of my blood being drained? Was it because of my Mother's resurrection?"
"Don't look at me, asshole." Riktor said, a tone of disappointment, "I don't know."
"You're a little shit." Maegor said, "If I am weakened, you should consider yourself lucky."
"Hah." Riktor smirked, "Sure."
Visenya stepped forward, "That is enough." She said as she looked at Riktor, "And who might you be?"
"You didn't hear me say it?" Riktor raised an eyebrow, "I am Drakken's son."
"This is his eldest, Riktor." Maegor said, "He is Ten and Four, but he thinks he is the greatest warrior alive."
"I am meant to be." Riktor said, "Such is my destiny, my fate. To be the strongest."
"Such arrogance." Visenya said with a serious tone, "You should learn how to restrain it."
"That may be so." Riktor told her, "But when I can back it up, there is no need for that. I've heard all about you, Queen Visenya. You are also a warrior."
"Perhaps we should spar one day."
