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Upon reaching adulthood, I was summoned by my father, the king, and I was certain of it.
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It seemed that instead of my incompetent older brother, I was to be named the crown prince.
With my unparalleled talent in swordsmanship and the rare ability to wield ice magic, I was undoubtedly the most suitable candidate for the position.
"Father, what is it you wish to discuss?"
"Hmm... Starting next week, you will be enrolling in the prestigious high school in the royal capital."
"...What do you mean? Why must I attend school?"
The high school in the royal capital was certainly a distinguished institution. However, once one reached adulthood and was set to become the crown prince, their duty was to assist with state affairs.
Therefore, there was no logical reason for me to attend.
"It's simple... Your brother, Julis, has been chosen as the crown prince."
"W-What...!?"
The moment I understood those words, anger surged within me. At the same time, an intense pain shot through my head.
"I understand that you may not be satisfied. You are indeed exceptional—your talents in swordsmanship and your rare ice magic are undeniable. However, those qualities alone are not enough to win people's loyalty. If the kingdom were at war, it might have been a different story, but in these times of peace, Julis is the better choice... I'm sorry, but please understand."
"..."
I see. So that's how it is.
I had seen this scene before in my past life.
Lowering my gaze, I focused on assessing the situation. This could be a checkmate from the very beginning.
"You are too arrogant and fail to understand people's emotions. If it were wartime, your abilities might have been invaluable, but in times of peace, Julis is the better fit as crown prince. I ask for your understanding."
"Yes, Father."
I raised my head and looked directly at King Albert of the Freya Kingdom.
For now, I needed to get through this situation unscathed.
"No objections from you...? What? Do you really understand?"
"Yes, of course. If my brother is to be crown prince, then I suppose I will either marry into another noble family or establish a new ducal house, correct?"
"Y-Yes, that is correct, but..."
It was only natural that my father was taken aback.
If this had been the original me, I would have thrown a fit by now.
After all, as the villainous prince, that would have been expected of me.
Regardless, I wanted to leave this place as soon as possible.
"Father, if the discussion is over, I would like to return to my room and prepare."
"...What are you planning?"
"Nothing at all. If you'll excuse me."
Leaving my bewildered father behind, I quickly exited the room.
I continued walking without thought until I reached my own room, where I let out a deep sigh.
"Phew... I survived it. I managed to avoid the first downfall flag. Did my memories really have to return at such a crucial moment?"
Alright, first, I needed to assess the situation.
For some unknown reason, I had been reincarnated into the world of an RPG called **Agarest Academy** as the villainous prince, Leon Freya.
A character who looked down on others, believing himself superior to all.
I had seen my sister play this game in my past life, and since she was a hardcore fan, I remembered quite a bit about it.
"Although I never played the game myself, I do know that in the original storyline, I would have taken my first step toward ruin right there."
The events were supposed to unfold like this:
Leon, not chosen as crown prince, would fly into a rage and cause a scene. He would then be subdued by the captain of the royal guard and thrown into the dungeons. During his imprisonment, his brother would be officially named crown prince.
"His violent outburst only further tarnished his reputation. His downfall didn't end there—even after entering the academy, things continued to deteriorate."
In fact, things got even worse.
He bullied others, tormenting commoners and s*aves alike. He even attempted to expel the protagonist, Ark, from the academy simply because Ark, a commoner, was enrolled in such a prestigious institution.
Not to mention how Ark kept attracting the attention of numerous charming heroines.
"Right... And as time passed, Ark began gathering allies, starting with my sister, my childhood friend, the academy's knight princess, and even the church's saint. Eventually, his influence spread among the students, creating a peaceful world where nobles and commoners could coexist."
Naturally, Leon did not take this lying down.
He tried every possible means to obstruct Ark, but each attempt was thwarted.
Even resorting to assassins and underground guilds failed.
"In the end, his schemes were exposed to the king and his council, leading to his disinheritance. With nowhere left to turn, Leon committed the ultimate taboo."
He assassinated his brother, the crown prince, and even his father, the king, seizing the throne for himself.
He framed Ark and his allies as traitors, but ultimately, they overthrew him.
"And in the end... he was executed."
Leon was sentenced to death, taking on all the sins of the kingdom.
With no other male heirs left, Ark ascended the throne and married the heroines, achieving a happy ending.
"So I'm just a stepping stone for Ark's success... No way I'm accepting that."
Reincarnated without knowing why, with my ruin already decided?
There's no way I'm letting that happen.
I'll avoid these downfall flags and live my life the way I want to.
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