I Decided To Abandon My Family In My Seventh Life (Dropped) - Chapter 01: The Seventh Morning

Chapter 01: The Seventh Morning

“Mmm…”

When I opened my eyes, I found myself staring at the familiar ceiling.

…It seems like I’ve returned to that day once again.

“… in that case, it’s about time…”

Muttering to myself, I rose from the sturdy bed.

―Bang!

“Hugo-sama! How long do you intend to sleep! If you don’t hurry… Oh, if you’re awake, come to the dining hall quickly!”

The door swung open forcefully, and with a scrunched-up face, the person who entered, “Molly,” my nursemaid turned attendant, began scolding loudly.

Molly, at the behest of my stepmother, not only diligently monitored my actions but was also an impudent individual who lacked proper respect toward those she served.

“…I don’t intend to have breakfast in the dining hall. Bring it here.” 

“Ha? What nonsense are you talking about this early in the morning! Moreover, who are you to make such selfish demands!” 

“You should be careful how you speak, considering your position as an attendant to me.”

“!?”

Uttering those cold words, I could see a momentary surprise in Molly’s expression, but she quickly turned it into a look of anger.

“…Hugo-sama, please be more considerate. While I do convey all of your actions and attitudes to the mistress, is that really what you want?”

Haha… certainly, up until the sixth time, I was also afraid of those words… I was afraid of displeasing the man I had thought was my father and the woman I had regarded as my mother due to our familial ties, so I ingratiated myself with Molly to improve my image, even just a little.

However, there’s something Molly doesn’t know.

That I, in fact, have already lived through six lifetimes. That I, in fact, have already given up on the idea of having a family.

And so…

“At that time, let’s say, during my meeting with Father, I’ll report that you and the head chef have been embezzling my upbringing funds. Ah… we have the perfect opportunity to meet during tomorrow’s tournament with the knights.” 

“!?”

Haha, surprised, aren’t you? 

Indeed… Molly has been embezzling the upbringing funds allocated for my life in this separate residence since the time she served as my nursemaid.

Originally, because of the facade for Earl Norfolk, even that man couldn’t mistreat me blatantly. So, despite having a considerable amount set aside, the reason everything from meals to clothing, even the furniture, is meager, is due to such circumstances.

…Well, about the embezzlement matter, even if I leave it be, it will come to light three years from now.

“…Hugo-sama, please spare me your jests. Where would such evidence…?” 

“Evidence? They’ll investigate it once I report it to Father tomorrow, so it doesn’t matter, does it?”

As I said that, Molly’s expression turned even paler. 

Honestly… she should have realized who held the upper hand the moment I mentioned the embezzlement.

That she has no choice but to obey me anymore.

“So… I want to have breakfast in my room.” 

“U-Understood…”

Molly respectfully bowed and left the room.

“Phew…”

Haha… Just by not having to gauge the Marquis’s family’s reactions, I feel so much at ease, you know…

But what should I do from here on…

I might be able to use the assassination skills I acquired in my first life to kill all the members of my family, but if I do that, I’ll just become a wanted criminal in the Empire afterwards. That wouldn’t make sense.

Besides…

“…I won’t be satisfied until I thoroughly crush them with despair and then snuff them out.”

After all, I’ve been driven to death by them six times over. I need to exact an appropriate retribution for that.

“… Then, let’s start by getting out of this house.”

As long as I’m in this house, I have no future. In that case, if there’s someone who would accept me and also help me achieve my revenge…

I ponder, placing my hand on my chin.

First, I can’t expect anything from my grandfather, Earl Norfolk. 

That man pursued only the interests of the family and married my mother, his only daughter, into this household.

And… the cold gaze he only directs at me once a year. That gaze is from someone who harbors hatred toward me.

So, who else…

—Knock, knock.

“Um, I apologize for intruding. I’ve brought your meal…”

In a somewhat nervous manner, Molly and the maids brought my breakfast. 

Well, if they make any mistakes, I’ll report the embezzlement to Father. At least until they dispose of any incriminating evidence, they’ll keep quiet like this.

“Well, if you require anything, please do summon me again…”

“Summon? How would I do that?”

After scanning the surroundings of the room, I conveyed quietly. 

These individuals, who had never paid heed to my words before, and furthermore, this room lacked a bell in the first place.

“I-In that case, I will assist you here in this room!”

The one offering was “Ellen,” one of the maids. 

She was the only woman who had treated me kindly throughout the six lifetimes I had lived.

“I see… then I shall make that request of you.”

“Y-Yes!”

With a smile, I nodded, and Ellen responded with evident delight.