The Side Character's Obsession
Copyright© 2026 by HMaster
Chapter 8: Memories
Austin was currently lying on his bed with his hands clasped behind his bed. There was a very bored look on his face which explains how he perceived the memories of the original owner.
Austin was the eldest child in the family until he turned eight and his older brother returned.
Since birth, Austin has been a good child—loved by his parents, had several friends, and a lovely childhood friend who later became his fiancée.
Valerie and Austin’s relationship was quite good till a decent period. They always remained together. In those memories, Austin could see that the silent girl actually admired Austin for whatever he did.
Belonging to a ducal house, Valerie was provided with the resources that allowed her to attend the same classes as Austin. They were inseparable.
However, at the age of seven, when every child awakens their Soul Shard, Austin awakens a very small stick-like object that cannot be regarded as a weapon in the first place.
Austin was ... disheartened. Although he was consoled and told by his parents that Soul Shards grow with time, he couldn’t believe that he awakened such a weak Shard.
And to rub salt in his wounds, Valerie awakened a spear that shone brightly and had an edge that not even many veteran warriors possess.
After that day, Austin began to distance himself from Valerie.
Although they both trained and participated in spars, Valerie was praised more; not only by her own parents but by Austin’s as well.
His jealousy grew slowly, and to add more misfortune to his account, his elder brother returned a year later.
He was only one year old when he got stolen away by the maid who used to work for his mother. And when he returned he was a veteran warrior with a sword as his Soul Shard.
Sword—the symbol of courage and strength.
The new Prince immediately became everyone’s favorite. Austin’s parents also focused on him more, given they wanted to make up for him for the lost time. And Austin distanced himself from his family.
He began to hate Valerie and his elder brother slowly ... seeing both of them as those who stole him from his happiness.
After entering the academy, Austin met Rhea ... a girl who didn’t care about his worth or status. After they clashed into a battle, she offered her hand to him without any hidden intent. She just wanted to become friends with him.
And that ... moved his-
“Yawn what a boring progression.” Austin yawned and stretched his body.
The original user was blind. He misinterpreted Valerie’s intention to become stronger.
‘But well, now that I am here I will make sure to talk things out and clear every single misunderstanding between us... ‘
His intention towards Valerie was clear; he wanted to make her happy. And naturally, he would save her from her unfortunate fate as well.
Getting up from the bed, Austin decided to do some light exercise before taking a bath and changing into his uniform.
“Hup!” Unlike his previous life, where he became a lazy bum while lazing around the whole day, Austin’s body felt much lighter and healthier.
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