Sebek gives a motivational speech to a pair of classmates in a vignette and they are briefly moved, but then he follows with, “I absolutely MUST pass this assignment for the sake of my dear liege. Which means that indirectly, you two have a golden opportunity to serve the great Malleus yourselves. You’re free to throw in the towel with anything else, but only after you succeed here! Do it for Malleus!”
They are not pleased by Sebek once again making everything about Malleus.
Sebek says that they have all been blessed with luck beyond what they deserve to attend school with Malleus, expressing exasperation that the school is “full of feckless ingrates” who do not take their studies seriously. “Don’t they understand we must all strive to be worthy of Malleus’ company?”
But the three do successfully complete their assigned task, earning Sebek a compliment from Malleus.
Sebek will often reference things that he is doing for Malleus, making a new year’s resolution to study and grow more as a guard, “and to protect Malleus from any and all difficulties!” He declares that he will “work himself to the bone for him” and applies himself during New Year’s, as “Malleus shall look upon (his) spoils and know (he) fought hard and well!”
Sebek says that he also applies himself to the study of art, as no amount of knowledge will ever be enough for him as Malleus’ retainer.
Sebek also enrolls in the Master Chef course for Malleus, as he had recently seen Malleus looking despondent after eating a late-night snack made for him by Lilia: “So I wish to acquire the cooking skills to make my liege something more suitable to his palate.”
During the course Sebek is consistently reflecting on what Malleus would prefer and how he can further improve to please Malleus.
Sebek is delighted to present Malleus with a gargoyle during the Glorious Masquerade event and, while Malleus initially mistakes it for a grotesque and is displeased, he later thanks them for drawing his attention to it.
(“You needn’t thank us, my liege! I’m sure even the gargoyles are honored to earn your noble recognition!”)
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