Crushing flags and claiming the Villainess

Chapter 84: Chapter 83- The perfect plan?

Chapter 84: Chapter 83- The perfect plan?

In the bedroom of the King, there were a few people present, currently involved in a serious discussion.

They received a letter, formal, from Hener. They have extended a helping hand to Eryndor.

When that news was shared, everyone, including the King was elated and relieved. After all, the current situation with Drenovar had them on the edges of their seats. @@@@

However, the moment the Prime Minister read the thing they wanted in exchange, the atmosphere of the room dropped.

Every smile dropped and a frown marred their faces.

"Exile the Prince huh...they are not even trying to hide their intentions." Arthur (the Prime Minister) scoffed as he folded the parchment.

They want to detach Austin from the kingdom so they can hunt him down to take revenge for what has happened.

Parkinson kidnapped Austin and beat him so severely. He tried to kill the royal Highness, and after being caught, he sought revenge. How insane some people can be?

"We are not taking their help." Cedric, who seemed extremely pale, and was lying down on the bed, voiced his decision.

If not for his current state, his face would have been red in anger. First, that bastard heir of Hener harmed his son, and now the King of Hener was using such underhanded tactics to fulfill what Parkinson wanted.

The ministers in the room glanced at each other, and that made Arthur really surprised.

'Are they really thinking too...God.'

Turning towards the ministers, the Prime Minister spoke up, "You all are not agreeing with him rather seem hesitant? Do you really want to sacrifice the Prince to get their help?"

Cedric frowned, as he looked at the council in silence.

It was the chief advisor who became the mouth of others' minds, as he said, "The situation with Drenovar is quite severe. If we don't do anything, within a month, they will surely send their main forces to take down Eryndor."

The Finance Minister added, "If you realistically think then thousands of lives are on the line."

Arthur's brows elevated—so they mean to say, to save thousands of lives they need to sacrifice one.

"And what are the chances that we would win even after taking Hener's help? Or who will be responsible if Hener, in the name of help, stabs us in the back when the time comes? Will you take responsibility, Sir Orwold?" Arthur asked with clear displeasure in his voice.

Orwold Sigmund, the Finance Minister, frowned upon hearing that, as he said, "I am not talking about taking risks or anything about that. It's the job of the Chief Advisor to evaluate the risk in a trade. I just extended the facts in the matte-"

While every eye was turned towards the King, seeking his response, Cedric lowered his eyes, and said, "Give me some time to think."

"Oh, yes. Then we will excuse ourselves." Aiden instantly responded as he stepped back.

If not for so many eyes around him, the First Prince wouldn't have suppressed the big smirk.

'This is so perfect.'

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Back in the academy, Austin was sitting in the infirmary with three people surrounding him.

The nurse has already patched his wounds, and given him painkillers. He wasn't much injured, well compared to the battle with the knight, this much was nothing.

"You were majestic, Austin. I couldn't remove my eyes from you, the entire time."

Valerie frowned when Rudolph said that. She wanted to say that!

"Yeah, I was stunned to see you judging her moves so accurately," Rhea added, making Valerie pout. When can she praise him?!

Austin chuckled as he looked at the slight bulge on his fiancée's cheek before he said, "And you, Val? Did I impress you?"

The other two also turned towards the girl, and the sudden shift of attention made her slightly flustered. However, when it comes to praising her Lord, she never backs down,

"I absolutely love you!" She praised him...wait!

That's not what she wanted to say! She wanted to say that she absolutely loved his battle!

Rudolph chuckled while Rhea shook her head with a smile, seeing the ever-stoic girl turning red so furiously.

Austin lovingly smiled, as he held her and said, "I also love you, Val."

"Fuee~" She might also need a bed in the infirmary....

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A/N:- Thanks for reading. And trust me, Valerie really wanted to say that she loved how he fought ;)