Crushing flags and claiming the Villainess-Chapter 167 - 166- Condition

'Someone is looking for you,' Was what the student of Avalon Academy said before dashing away.

However, she could have never guessed that the person asked for Rhea would be, "Parkinson."

The only reason she didn't react on impulse and summoned her Shard was because of the presence of so many injured students around who were, naturally, quite traumatized after what happened.

And there were soldiers as well, who would come here instantly and stop Rhea from harming this person.

Parkinson had his head on the floor. However, his apologetic posture didn't faze Rhea as she asked, "Why are you here? Want to harm Austin again?"

Parkinson raised his head, "I swear in the name of my parents I didn't kidnap him!"

Rhea rolled her eyes, "Yeah, right. So Austin made someone beat him up and packed himself inside the room, right?"

Parkinson gulped. If he nodded here, then she would leave immediately. That's why, he said,

"I don't blame Austin but there could be someone else, right? Someone who wanted to frame me? Someone who wanted to injure Austin?"

Rhea had a firm expression, her arms crossed.

Parkinson was relieved that she didn't leave instantly, as he got up and looked at the pinkhead.

"Look Rhea, I know you are hurt after seeing those things in my room. But trust me, I meant no harm. It was just my one-sided obsession-"

"Please don't talk about it." A displeased expression contoured her face as she stopped him, "I really don't want to remember that day."

Parkinson's shoulders slumped. There was no help in it. He could never justify why he had so many things in his room dedicated to her.

Rhea remained silent for a moment before she said, "Okay, let's assume that it wasn't you who kidnapped Austin; then what about the proposal your parents sent to exile Austin."

Parkinson's eyes widened, as he said, "I really don't have any clue when they extended that proposal to Eryndor."

Rhea had an expression that clearly said that she didn't trust his words.

Parkinson continued, regardless, "If you want I can even bring my father to confirm that I wasn't involved in all th-"

"Parkinson, listen." Rhea stopped him again, and this time, her voice was devoid of any emotion.

Her pink dead eyes looked down on him, as she said, "I know what kind of person you are, so whatever I say here won't affect you. You will still chase after me."

With her eyes narrowing, she added, "That's why, if you want my forgiveness, then bring me one of the Demon Generals' heads. If you do that, I will forgive you."

Parkinson's mouth parted slightly upon hearing that.

Even the weakest General in the demonic army was at least S-rank. And this was common knowledge.

And for Parkinson who was only A-rank...

"I guess you can't so-"

"I will do it!" With his fist clenched and an unexpected flame of determination burning in his eyes, Parkinson added, "Until I don't have a Demon General's head in my hand, I won't show my face to you again."

With those words, Parkinson turned around and walked away.

Rhea really didn't know why she said that. She had no intention of forgiving him, whatsoever. However, she felt if she gave him an impossible task then maybe he would lose all his hope.

'But I guess this is better ..rather than chasing after me, he can be of better use to humanity.' With those thoughts, Rhea turned around and headed back to the camp.

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The soldiers escorted a certain man toward the huge tent where the two most supreme figures of Eryndor were resting.

The man was none other than the King of Drenovar and someone who had sworn revenge on Eryndor in the past.

Those who gazed at the man and recognized him had a fairly shocked expression.

Although the news of the two nations establishing a truce has circulated, it was still not confirmed if Drenovar has forgotten their ages-long revenge.

For the first time, the kings of the two nations were united in one place, which wasn't a battlefield.

The soldiers guarding the tent had a troubled expression as they stood before the tent entrance.

Idris raised his left brow seeing their cautious stance, before he asked, "What's the matter? Can't I meet him right now?"

The soldiers glanced at each other, unsure what they should say.

That brief silence was soon broken by the voice of a young man as he said, "Let him go in. I invited him here."

Austin appeared before them and gave a polite bow to the King, "I hope you are in good health, Your Majesty."

"Austin...ahaha!" The blond Prince was slightly startled having the King hug him all of a sudden. However, out of courtesy, he returned the gesture.

The soldiers protecting the tent, seeing the Prince friendly to Drenovar's Supreme Authority, didn't show any caution anymore and stepped away.

"Please let's go inside." Austin ushered as he gestured towards the tent.

The man nodded before he walked beside Austin and stepped inside the temporary residence.

The King was already informed about Idris' arrival, that's why he didn't give any surprised reaction and just stood there with a solemn look on his face.

Austin stopped a few steps before and Idris continued to walk until he was face to face with Cedric.

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Sophie, who was behind the curtain looked between the two nervously.

Even Sebastian was on high alert, just in case.

The duration of silence was short as the black-haired man finally voiced, "It's the first time we are meeting, Cedric."

"Indeed we are, Idris," Cedric responded, mirroring the same tone.

Because of the friction between the two nations for two generations, even the yearly meeting arranged by the Union Council, is done in two phase. And in no same summit, does the two countries participate.

So, yes, despite being rivals for years, it was the first time they were meeting.

Suddenly, Idris pressed his hand against his chest, and slightly lowered his head, before saying, "Before anything, I would like to extend my gratitude to the father who gave birth to such a commendable son. If not for Austin, then I might not have been standing here today."

Cedric was visibly taken aback by the behavior. However, his shock didn't delay him in reaching the other royalty and putting his hand on his shoulder, "Please don't lower your head." He added, "And what you said, then I also feel fortunate to be the father of such an exceptional child."

The two kings stood face to face, however, there was no animosity but genuine appreciation for the boy who was almost half of their age, yet have achieved so many things.

Austin was getting a little shy, hearing the two praising him constantly as he shifted on his feet...when suddenly, his hand enveloped in a familiar warmth.

Austin glanced at Valerie who has a teasing smile on her face as she continued to look at the two Kings.

"Val...don't listen..." He requested. Seriously, it's embarrassing to be praised so much.

However, "It's the sweetest melody to my ears...to hear my Lord getting praised." Winking at him, she added, "Don't steal me from my happiness, my Lord~"

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A/N:- Don't tease my boy, Val. Thanks for reading. Do check my new book.