"You will be assistant to the main character, Baron Varn. But don't despair! Usually supporting characters are

"You will be assistant to the main character, Baron Varn. But don't despair! Usually supporting characters are loved all the more, and they get into all sorts of fun that a main character simply couldn't be forgiven for! You know what, ? I think you'll make the most charming character in the book. And after its smashing success, they'll be begging me for more. Perhaps I'll make you the main character in the series!"