Crushing flags and claiming the Villainess

El Hener Parkinson—the second son of King Zurkus El Hener. 

Parkinson belongs to the neighboring nation and is someone who came here as an exchange student for just a month. However, in that single month, he became infatuated with a certain girl.

The way she talked to him without showing prejudice or believing any of those rumors that suggested his father was involved in Dark magic… just touched his heart. 

She cared about him. She asked him regularly if he had lunch or if he needed any help in integrating himself with the classes. She was there when everyone looked at him with suspicion and contempt.

And that was enough for the Prince to fall for Rhea.

Under normal circumstances, Austin would have let Parkinson and the other two continue their love life as usual. He had nothing to do with them. Although Rudolph was his friend, Austin had no interest nor right to interfere with whom Rudolph hung out with.

However, if Austin remains nonchalant about Parkinson then not only Valerie—who was Parkinson's primary target—but now Austin as well, would get targeted.

Canonically, after Valerie returns from her three-month-long suspension, it was Parkinson who framed her in a severe case, leaving no option for the Headmaster other than to expel the girl.

Parkinson could go to some extreme lengths to protect Rhea and punish those who harm her. 

And at the moment, Austin and Valerie are his targets. So before Parkinson does anything Austin devised a plan.

However, before he initiates that, he needs something from a certain someone.

Loyalty.

"Young master?" There was evident shock on Sebastian's face when he heard the command of his young master.

Austin, while calmly sipping on the tea Sebastian brewed, said, "Yes, Sebas. I want you to return to the Capital. I no longer require your services."

Austin plainly stated. After all that he was about to do, he couldn't let his father or anyone else know about it.

Sebastian wasn't able to answer immediately, allowing Austin to add,

"I remember my elder brother invited you the previous year to stop working for me and help him in the management. I think your skills are much needed there, Sebas."

"Young master, if I have done something to anger you, please let me know."

From his words, it was certain that the grey-haired man was devoted to serving Austin.

Sebastian has been serving the family for the past twenty-five years, and Austin has been in his care ever since he turned three.

So in a way, Austin was like a son to him. And the fondness Sebastian carried was getting exploited here by the blond Prince.

Heaving a sigh, Austin said, "You did nothing wrong Sebastian. Rather, I would say that even if I search the whole world, I don't think I can find a responsible and hardworking butler like you. I never even regarded you as a servant but my guardian, Sebas."

The older one looked older than his age as he softly asked, "Then…what is the reason, my lord?"

Austin finally revealed it, "It's because I no longer want my father to know about me."

Sebastian was taken aback by that reason, and before he could process what his young master said, Austin pressed,

"I know you report to him about me. You might have as well surrounded me with surveillance. And after today, I don't want anyone to know what I do."

Sebastian now understood what his young master was displeased about. 

It was not surprising that his young master was aware of his regular reporting to the king.

…but it's another matter that the Majesty doesn't pay much attention to those letters.

Sebastian knelt before Austin and asked, "What do you want, young master."

Austin took out a parchment which was glowing with a faint black hue. It was a contract—an Oblivion Accord.

It is a type of contract in which if the other party breaches the conditions, then they would forget everything about the contract and everything that happened after the contract was signed. 

"Sign this, Sebas. From now on, you'll be informing my father what I let you do. If you agree then you can continue to serve me. If not…then I can manage things on my own."

It would be a lie to say that Austin wasn't feeling anything by cornering the old man like this. This guy has helped him, guided him, and suggested him at so many important steps of his life that he was already far too important for him than his parents.

However, to ensure a better and unrestricted future, Austin has to take these steps.

Sebastian took the contract from him and read it once.

Austin watched in anticipation; truth be told, he didn't want Sebastian to leave since if he stayed, he would be extremely helpful in what Austin planned to do.

And as he thought(hoped), Sebastian bit his thumb and drew a few droplets of blood on the parchment.

The contract was accepted and signed so it glowed and disintegrated. 

Austin smiled, and after getting up, he offered his hand to the older one, "Thank you, Sebastian. I know I can trust you."

Sebastian heaved a sigh; somehow, he could sense that he had landed in the trap that his young master had set for him.

Austin soon approached the door, urging Sebastian to ask, "Are you going to your chamber, my lord?" 

Austin smiled before shaking his head, "I got a meeting with my fiancée."

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It took only twenty minutes for Valerie to return to her room, take a quick bath, and change into more comfortable clothes before returning to the training ground.

Her Lord has asked her to help him train and she desires to be there before time.

Not long after(an hour), Austin appeared on the training ground with a soft smile and asked, "Did I make you wait?"

Valerie slowly shook her head, "I just arrived."

Austin nodded, before he asked, "So how should we begin?"

Valerie's lips turned into a smile that sent a shiver down his spine as she uttered,

"Before we start, I need to know how much my lord has progressed." She stepped back and asked him,

"Please go ahead and try to kill me, Austin."

"..."

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A/N:- She flips so fast on a normal day. Damn…