Whilst everyone was still recoiling from the loud sound of the self-inflicted slap, Xander just watched the group with a set of cold eyes.
"If I followed this idiot's idea, then my life would be over. Using assassins against a Sanctuary student would easily get me killed. The only one with any grievances with this kid is me so this blatant assassination would only leave me as the prime suspect. The Sanctuary is a place where even royal families have to show caution and respect, how could it be my turn to run wild? If that boy is assassinated, The Sanctuary won't let me off."
As Xander was speaking, his face turned ferocious.
"If anyone else has another stupid idea like this guy then don't blame me if I remove your head!"
Gulp!
With Xander's harsh words, the group suddenly went silent.
No one dared speak.
But the silence didn't last for long.
The opportunity of gaining the favour of a golden talent, Count's son was too irresistible for most to turn down.
Eventually, more and more ideas started rolling in as Xander listened carefully.
But soon Xander's expression turned even uglier than it was before.
The ideas he got given were all ridiculous!
Kidnap one of the girls around Lucius and use it to threaten him
Challenge Lucius to another duel
Some bastard even said that they should bully him by hiding his training equipment and writing insults on his desk. What was this, ducking middle school?!
It was only at this moment in time and after enduring an hour of this ridiculousness that Xander realised the truth.
His lackeys, every single last one of them.
They were all brainless fucking idiots!!
Just as Xander was about to pull out his hair, a man suddenly stepped out and twisted his hand
The young man had black hair and a set of curved green eyes that made one rather unsettled by looking into them. Giving off the feeling that one was looking at a snake.
If Lucius was here he would definitely jump out.
It would be hard not to recognise this guy as he was in a lot of the fan art of the original novel.
This guy was a main antagonist that had bothered the protagonist for a long time in the academy and even made him shed tears of blood.
The young man carefully stepped forward and spoke.
"Sir, I also have an idea."
By this point, Xander was exhausted and just waved his hand indicating for him to speak.
Sir, my suggestion. Is a bit different from others. It won't be a direct physical attack on Lucius and if you want to deal with him completely it will take a long time but one thing I can guarantee is that it will be effective and even The Sanctuary won't be able to stop it.
Hearing this, Xander's interest was fully stimulated
"Oh? Please continue "
The green-eyed young man showed no fear or nervousness in his explanation
"My plan is to use your connections and influence to spread bad rumours about Lucius in the academy until his reputation is destroyed
"What? So you mean bullying?" Questioned Xander
"No, my idea is even worse than that, "
As the young man spoke a vicious smile appeared on his face
"Complete character assassination."
The instant he heard this, a flash of anticipation appeared in Xander's eyes and the young man's explanation did not disappoint.
"Lucius is a commoner like me, so naturally we know the most important thing for commoners in The Sanctuary is to make connections with nobles and after Sanctuary use these connections to climb up the social hierarchy.
How you carry yourself and your reputation in The Sanctuary can make or break a commoner.
And it's not just after Sanctuary.
One of the core teachings in The Sanctuary is teamwork. As a result, a lot of assessments and tasks are all team based.
If his reputation can be soured, not only will people refuse to work with him outside of Sanctuary when he graduates, but his time in The Sanctuary will also be extremely tough.
His assessments will be inhibited due to contradictions with other people if not just outright fail, and his rankings will also plummet to the floor.
Noble students with high morality and standing may even go out of their way to trouble Lucius for no reason
With lower rankings and more failures, his evaluations from the teachers will fall
Lucius is also a commoner with no background
If the resources he's granted are reduced, he won't be able to substitute the loss with resources outside his and his growth rate will slow down significantly, making him suppressing him inside Sanctuary even easier
Sanctuary may care about him now, but when he graduates, they won't bat a second eye
He would just be nothing, a weakling that could be squashed with a flick of a finger."
Listening to the explanation of the man in front of him, Xander shivered a little at such callous and harsh treatment of a fellow student. He had just orchestrated the downfall of not just a man's school life but his whole damn career. But even more than this fear was the overwhelming amount of joy"
"Good good!" Said Xander as he got out of his seat
"You? What is your name?"
The green eyed young man smiled, knowing that he had achieved Xander's favour.
"Oscar, My name is Oscar ."
"Well then Oscar, follow me from now on, I won't treat you badly
If the plan even works outline you said it would, the Caldwell family will sponsor you fully."
As those words came out of Xander's mouth, countless eyes locked onto the young man with jealousy
Even the nobles weren't exceptions.
The sponsorship of the count family was something many nobles would die for.
Although it may seem a bit extravagant to propose a sponsorship because of one plan, Xander's reasoning was not based solely on this
The discussion at Xander's side today had taught him one thing:
His subordinates were too stupid!
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