I Will Abandon My Family! - v5 Chapter 44, Chapter 45, Chapter 46

v5, Chapter 44
Into a New Era
Six months after the trial.
As the New Year arrived, the laws were to be revised.

Father had been contemplating the contradictions in the law for a while.

It wasn't just in this country; the laws of any country seemed to favor the strong and disadvantage the weak.

The same applied to criminals.

"It seems things are finally changing."

"Yeah..."

"Now even the nobles can be taxed..."

The privileged nobles who exploited their status.
On that day, the imposition of unreasonable taxes on the struggling citizens was also under review.

"Father thinks the class system will eventually disappear."

"That's true."

A nation cannot survive with a class-based system.
That's why it might shift to a meritocracy in the future.

"But some nobles are still complaining."

"Father will handle it."

He had been trying to do something about it, hitting a wall in frustration.
I had seen him in his study, looking regretful many times.

We're all human, so why are we so different just because of our birth?
It's frustrating.

"Father is now the top diplomat. It'll be alright."

"Yeah... if it's Father-in-law, he can do it.”

Being born a lower-ranking noble, Father empathizes with the feelings of those in a weak position and tries to help.
People suffering from poverty.

Even if they have talent, those who are scorned based on their status and birth are numerous.

"This time, Father's wish will surely be fulfilled."

"Yeah, definitely."

In the meeting, there was resistance to taxing the nobles for the new laws, but it seems he highlighted the political situation of the country and the imminent collapse if things continued as they were.

Journalists and nobles supporting Father, especially in other countries, contributed to endorsing Father, so things couldn't be ignored.

"We've finally stepped into a brighter future."

"Yeah, it's going to be tough from now on. Well, it's already in progress."

"Huh?"

Henry looked with a troubled expression towards the garden.

There were two men and women quarreling.

"What's going on..."

"Why are they fighting in our house?"

Father, dressed in Knight’s attire, seemed to be supervising some sort of combat practice.

And the two competing were...

"Today, we settle this!"

"As you wish, Your Majesty!"

Lady Oriana and His Majesty the King.
Close by, waiting were their respective attendants.

"What the..."

"It's probably about Father-in-law. I wish they spent their time on more meaningful things."

Come to think of it, I heard a mention of a carnival coming up soon.

"I'll be participating in the carnival with Dee this time!"

"Could you please stop interfering? Your jealousy is unbecoming."

Ah, I see…
It’s about that.

They truly are unwavering.

But I suppose it's acceptable if it leads to peace.
With that thought, I decided to have tea again as we move towards a brighter future.

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v5, Chapter 45
A Step into the Future.
After that, we lived happily ever after.
Henry, who became a successful merchant, always faced challenges and often got involved in the disputes of high-ranking nobles.

There were voices suggesting that he should distance himself from me due to my biological mother becoming a criminal, but he never let go of the hand he held.

Incidents like an assassination attempt on the Royal family and false accusations were thrown our way, but we managed to use our wit and escape from dire situations.

Even when they tried to frame us for wrongdoing in those dire situations, they ended up digging their own graves and were purged.

Thanks to these achievements, Henry was granted the title of Count and achieved an unprecedented promotion.
Rumors spread about the extraordinary rise of a commoner to a Count, and from there, the school we had planned was established.

"Marie, it's about time."

"Yes, I know."

To eliminate the era of class supremacy, I established a school and became its principal.
It was a school where students could learn not only general education but also specialized skills.

On the other hand, Henry was selected as a teacher for a school that nurtures future bureaucrats and administrative secretaries.

"How are the new students this year?"

"They're quite unique and have distinctive personalities. Unconventional."

"Interesting."

I opened the window of the principal's office and looked around.

"Everything starts from here."

Students who came from distant countries for their studies.
Students who came from rural areas as scholarship recipients.

How would they change in the diverse environments?

(Now, a few words from the principal of our school.)

"Welcome to all new students."

Everything begins here.
I hope you learn and grow a lot while embracing your expectations and anxieties.

Opening a door takes a lot of courage, and it might be scary, but I want you to take that step.

"All of you are standing before the door leading to bright future. Open it with your own hands."

Yes, they were still in front of the door.
Whether it leads to hope or despair, no one knows.

Not us, not even God.

Because they were still standing before the door.

"I hope your lives shine, blooming with many possibilities, like flowers."

You won't know until you open the door.
Just like you won't know what's inside a treasure chest.
Whether it's an empty box or a treasure chest, you won't know until you open it.

"Congratulations on your enrollment, everyone."

Everything starts from here.
May these children who start today be blessed.

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v5, Chapter 46
Epilogue
A hundred years later.

The discrimination between nobles and commoners had disappeared.

Treatment based on bloodline or social status no longer existed, but racial discrimination and other forms of bias were still present.

In this environment, a girl with an unusual appearance enrolled in the academy.
She had distinct features uncommon in this country.

"Are you the rumored student?"

"Yes..."

The girl lowered her face, subjected to discriminatory looks due to her strong foreign heritage.

"Lift your face. If you're going to keep worrying about such things, you won't survive in this school."

"But..."

"Stand tall. Kick out those who are incompetent."

The boy addressing the girl spoke firmly.

"If you're going to be so weak-willed, leave the academy early. You're a nuisance."

"A nuisance..."

The words were harsh, especially for a girl he had just met.

"I... studied with all my might to get into this school! I can't go back now!"

"If that's the case, assert yourself from the beginning. If you act timid like this, you'll be bullied. I'll tell you now, don't expect any help, okay?"

"I understand!"

The boy repeated his words to the tearful girl.

"For now, even if you're the top student, you must prove it."

"And you are..."

"I'm Zenas Polett. I'm the man who will defeat you sooner or later."

"I'm Stea Crest! I won't yield!"

The initially timid girl declared, wiping away her tears.

Here, another story was about to begin.

"Principal, what's the matter?"

"No, I just think another good student has joined us this year."

The woman referred to as the principal smiled, watching over the two.
She glanced at the portraits of the past principals in the room.

"Will they also leave the nest and return, I wonder."

"Is that a tradition of this school?"

"Yes."

There was a tradition that students who graduated as top students later became the principal of the school.

"What happens depends on the individuals. Not even God knows."

She watched the two from the window with a gentle smile.

The two, still inexperienced in taking flight, were about to embark on their own journeys.

"Please continue to watch over us, predecessors."

The room was adorned with portraits of past principals. At the far end, there was one with the name "Marie Polett" written on it.

―― The end.

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