Oscar Frederick

"How pitiful … you must have been so lonely, with no one to rely on in this large mansion … so much so that you came to find me. But don’t worry. I made this decision for you. If we can at least become family through Lady Mielle, my sister won’t be able to harm you. I don’t want to make you any more unhappy."

- Oscar Frederick to Aria Roscente (manhwa, chapter 32)

Oscar Frederick is a supporting character in the series The Villainess Turns the Hourglass. He is the heir of the Frederick duchy and the love interest of Mielle Roscente, prompting Aria Roscente's attempts to seduce him.

About
Despite being the house’s heir, Oscar is highly obedient towards his elder sister Isis Frederick, who decided to set him up with Mielle Roscente, the daughter of the wealthiest family in the Empire, in both the original and revised line of events for the good of the Frederick family. However, Oscar rarely showed affection or even interest towards his fiancé, only really being protective of her in the face of Aria Roscente's abuse; this lead Mielle to execute her plans to set up Aria as a villainess with all the more dedication. In the revised timeline, Aria successfully manages to seduce Oscar, using his sympathy towards the weak and pitiful to charm him and regularly exchanging letters with him from that point onwards. As Isis firmly scolds him for his affection towards a prostitute’s daughter, he vows to marry Mielle to protect Aria from his sister, deciding that their relationship is not meant to be and wishing her happiness, which he feels he cannot provide her.

Upon hearing of her relationship with the Crown Prince Asterope Franz, Oscar is supportive of his forbidden crush, staying out of the conspiracy against the Imperial family despite being one of the most prominent figures of the Aristocratic Fraction out of love for Aria. Following the failure of the coup attempt, he cooperates with the authorities, leading him to walk out of the affair unscathed. He then lives on as a commoner, although his exact fate is unknown.

Appearance
Oscar has black hair and golden eyes.

Personality
Oscar is a very nice guy and he must be moderately intelligent because he was in a noble school. He has a strong sense of justice and duty, but he doesn't have enough courage to confront his sister Isis Frederick. He knows about the rebellion in the Aristocratic faction and he really loves Aria Roscente, but he couldn't follow his wishes. He doesn't love Mielle Roscente, but he had a cordial (warm and friendly) relationship with her in the previous timeline.

Etymology

 * The name Oscar means "God spear, or deer-lover or champion warrior" in English, Irish.
 * Oscar's surname Frederick means "peaceful ruler" in German.