The Side Character's Obsession
Copyright© 2026 by HMaster
Chapter 5: Trial(3)
Fiancée. He called her, his fiancée. Not ‘woman’ or ‘You!’ but...
Tears welled in her eyes as she stared at his wide back; numerous emotions were reflected in her tears as she bit her lips to refrain from sobbing.
Morkel’s jaw was moving, signifying that the guy was grinding his teeth furiously. Unintentionally he even released his aura, making Hayden frown, as he warned,
“Professor Morkel.”
The bespectacled man heaved a sigh before giving a slight bow and saying,
“I apologize for the display, Sir Hayden, but the student has forgotten the fact that within the boundaries of this academy, every student is equal. So student Austin needs to be reminded that until he is studying here, he has to respect his professors.”
Austin scoffed but didn’t say anything against that. Returning his attention to the supreme authority, he said,
“I apologize if I said something rude, but in my opinion, everyone has the right to present their views before any conclusion can be drawn. And if Professor Morkel threatens someone close to me because I said something, then it’s natural for me to react, sir.”
Austin justified himself, and this time, the Headmaster supported him, “Yes, I can understand. But Austin, I recommend you tame your aura.”
Austin was ... genuinely surprised. He never realized that he released his aura. He doesn’t even know how it feels to have magic.
Naturally, he avoided showing any surprise and after giving a nod of affirmation, he continued.
“So yes, after her gown was damaged, Valerie reacted, and she had all the reason to do so.”
This time Rudolph interjected, “How does that work? Have you lost your mind, Austin? Can a dress make someone react so violently?”
The opinion was shared by every single person except for Valerie and Austin in the room.
Their homeroom teacher, Cassie, also nodded, “Yes, Austin. If it had been somewhere appropriate her reaction might have been justified. But Rhea only tore the side of her dress.”
Even the headmaster gave a nod to show that he was in support of the statement.
Parkinson smirked, ‘Let’s see how you defend that bitch now!’
Austin heaved a sigh and turned towards the person who asked him the question.
Austin’s eyes drifted toward the dagger which Rudolph holstered at the side of his waist.
Pointing at it, he asked, “I remember you got that dagger from your father as a symbol of courage and determination when you hunted a boar for the first time.”
Rudolph’s chest swelled with pride, “Indeed.”
Rhea frowned, unsure why the argument went in that direction, but naturally, to respect the Headmaster’s words, she remained silent.
Austin crossed his arms on his chest, and asked, “What if someone dares to damage that dagger-”
“I will kill them. Without hesitation or any fear of consequences.” It was a bold statement from the teenager, considering his homeroom teacher, the vice-headmaster and the headmaster himself were present in the room
However, considering how much Rudolph respected his father, such a reaction was to be expected.
Hayden was about to say something, but the Headmaster stopped him, knowing that Austin wanted the other one to retain the aggression.
A very small smile formed on Austin’s lips as he said, “Just like that dagger is important to you, that gown is important to Valerie as well ... because it was given by the person she adores the most.”
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