The Man Who Held the Fire

"The man who could hold the fire, would become the next king. The man, who could touch the flame without getting burnt, would be next in line for royalty. Have you ever heard of that 'legend' little Anne?" The girl shuffled her feet awkwardly. "Well yes... but isn't it just that? A legend?" "Not always," the tan man replied, "once that was how the monarchy worked. Before King Dichard came along anyways..."