The Side Character's Obsession
Copyright© 2026 by HMaster
Chapter 15: Manipulation
“Are you sure, master?” There was a frown on Sebastian’s face when he asked that.
Austin was changing his clothes and getting ready for school.
Without looking at the man, he said, “Yes, Sebas. I can not be any more sure about this.”
Sebastian thought for a moment before asking, “Do you have any proof that the student is actually planning something against you?”
Austin paused and then turned toward Sebastian.
With utter seriousness in his eyes, he told him, “If I am proven wrong, Sebas, then I will confess my deeds and leave this academy as a punishment.”
Sebastian has nothing more to say. If his young master was absolute about something then it must be the case.
Austin slid his feet inside his shoes, and while he tied his laces, he told the older one, “In fifteen minutes, send Rudolph to my office.”
“As you command, my lord.”
...
Austin left his room and headed towards his office.
He doesn’t have much work, and the classes start in two hours, so why is he going to his office rather than sharing the breakfast table with his fiancée?
Well, there was a definite reason.
The reason why Austin wanted Sebastian’s loyalty to himself was because of this.
He needs to get rid of Parkinson before the psycho ends up hurting Valerie.
After ten or so minutes, someone knocked on the office door before Austin said,
“Come in.” From the other side, the tall and broad black-haired man walked in.
“You called me?” Rudolph Sabretooth is the son of the Knight Commander and someone who has known Austin since the age of ten.
He is a good friend and someone who knows Austin’s situation back home.
They used to spar in the past, but Rudolph easily became far too strong for Austin to match him in a battle.
Gesturing toward the couch, Austin said, “Sit.”
Rudolph remained standing and said, “Just tell me quickly, I have someone to meet.”
Austin smiled, “Must be Rhea. You finally got a worthy opponent to spar against.”
Rudolph smirked, “Yup~she is the best.”
Austin warmly smiled, “It fills my heart with joy to see that finally, you got yourself a real friend here. Back then, everyone used to ignore you but Rhea ... she is different.”
The smile on Rudolph’s face extended; happy to hear someone praising the woman he adores.
“Yes, that she is. The perfect kind of woman which anyone could desire.”
For a moment, Austin’s face turned into a scowl but he quickly improved his expression and said, “You must be told to return to the Capital, right?”
Rudolph’s expression turned sour, “Yeah...” He was told by his father to return and join the celebration. However, he didn’t want to go and leave Rhea here with Parkinson and Morkel.
Austin leaned forward and suggested, “How about I make up some excuse in your stead and explain things to your father?”
Rudolph’s eyes brightened, “Really? You will do that?”
“Of course, I can for my friend. Just don’t send him any letter for the time being, okay?”