Fire is the most immediate threat, the first thing that makes people bow. If I can command flames, I can dictate what people do, because fear is easier to control than loyalty. Use it to destroy a rival’s base, to scorch the ground so no one can approach, to signal power from a distance. It’s not just an attack; it’s a warning. I’ll always keep a reserve of fire to ignite when needed, to keep everyone guessing and always on edge. That’s how it fits into the bigger plan: the element that keeps my opponents in fear while I quietly consolidate my control.

I see your point, but true dominance comes first with fear. Fire gives me the leverage to decide when to crush and when to keep someone on the brink of obedience. Protecting allies is a tool I’ll use only if it serves my plan, not a priority.

I hear your logic, but I don’t need a network of trust. I use fear to shape destinies, and the fire I command does that. Alliances are useful only if they serve my goals, not if they make me vulnerable.

Trust is useful only when it serves my plan, not because it feels nice. I’ll keep it a tool, not a crutch.