Earl Alliser cleared his throat at Viserys's question and said gravely, "Your Majesty, under the laws of the Valyrian Freehold and the traditions of the Targaryen Dynasty in Westeros, traitors-especially members of families involved in rebellion, regicide, and violence against members of the Royal House-must be sentenced to death."
"Cersei Lannister was not merely a traitor's queen. After Robert Baratheon's death, she supported the traitor's son, Joffrey Baratheon, in continuing to usurp the Iron Throne, and brutally persecuted Duke Stark and others."
He paused, sweeping his gaze over those present, then said, "Under the law, she should be stripped of all titles and confined to the Black Cells beneath the Red Keep, awaiting execution by burning or beheading."
Viserys nodded slightly, a smile curling his lips. "Burning... That certainly suits our Targaryen style. And isn't House Lannister particularly fond of gold? Perhaps cremation would please them more. Still, they deserve only green wildfire, not dragonfire."
His voice was quiet, but its chilling tone sent a shiver through the room as he continued, "But Cersei Lannister's crimes go far beyond that. Doesn't she love spreading her legs? Do you think we could add a few punishments before her execution, such as parading her naked through King's Landing? Perhaps that would be just what she wanted."
At Viserys's words, the atmosphere in the Council Chamber grew oppressive. Even Varys, accustomed as he was to the darkness and cruelty of court, felt his smile stiffen slightly. A barely perceptible flicker passed through his eyes as he looked at Viserys.
The two dukes, Clinton and Arthur, frowned slightly. Clinton felt that although he bore a grudge against House Lannister, a naked procession was far too humiliating a punishment for an enemy queen dowager who had once stood so high above others. It would also