I Will Abandon My Family! - v5 Chapter 38, Chapter 39, Chapter 40

v5, Chapter 38
A Woman That is Dania (4)
Everything that was supposed to be mine has been taken away.

I couldn’t forgive Diaz for enjoying a good life by marrying me.

So, I thought I would take it back.

It would be best if that meddling man disappeared!

I pretended that the man who had a chronic illness succumbed to his illness, poisoned him with medicine, and prepared a fake will.
After my Father passed away, I also mixed medicine for my bothersome mother.

I manipulated her to obey me.
I made her drink a drug to become aggressive and influenced her not to support Diaz.

However, I was in the position of a wife.
So, to reclaim the Ranford family, a son was necessary to inherit it.

But...

There was an annoying obstacle in the way.

It was Marie.

Despite being my daughter, she was an unattractive woman.
Serious, fond of studying, and resembling Diaz.

So, I treated her harshly to taunt her.
In the future, it would be suitable to marry her off as a mistress to a wealthy noble.

She wouldn't be allowed in a place where the sun shines.
One of the reasons I couldn't love Marie was that she was loved by my Father and resembled Diaz.

But Marie was liked by the commoners and even by the nobles of the neighboring territory.
I, on the other hand, received cold treatment.

Then, Diaz did something unnecessary.
He enrolled Marie in school.

She made it as a scholarship student.
Even though I thought she wouldn't pass, Marie passed on the first attempt.

"Mother, why did Marie pass? It's impossible."

"Yes, it's strange."

The excellent Shepherd was on the waiting list, yet Marie became a scholarship student.
Moreover, she became the representative of the new students.

Shepherd was at risk of repeating a year and facing expulsion.

As if to get on my nerves, Marie was praised in the Capital and stopped coming home during the long breaks.

And so did Diaz.

"I heard about Lord Diaz."

"Yes, he succeeded in a new business venture."

"He's truly outstanding. On the other hand, the Lady of the house..."

"Really, it's like night and day."

Diaz was flying around and making a name for himself outside the territory.
While Marie was being praised in the Capital.

Every time they succeeded, a feeling of disgust overwhelmed me.
Those incompetent two, being praised, it's absurd.

After my Father's death, our house temporarily faltered, and my Mother, suffering mentally, became submissive to me.
I thought of using this opportunity to drive Diaz away.

But everyone around appreciated Diaz, so I directed my anger towards Marie.

However, Marie, upon graduating from the academy, declared that she would marry a commoner.

Of course, I couldn't allow it.
But Diaz gave his approval, and considering their wealth, I thought they would provide support.

However—

"My Mother's wealth is hers. I've refused monetary assistance since the moment I became a son-in-law in this house."

"What?"

This insolent Henry never followed my orders.
The root of everything was that man becoming Marie's husband.

Diaz, who was just for show, accepted Henry as a son-in-law.
So, I thought of driving the two of them out.

I wished they would just die.

But...

"Why is it only me!"

"Quit whining! Do your job properly!"

I shouldn't be allowed to suffer like this!

Every day, forced to labor, confined in a cramped space.

Little did I know, there were even worse nightmares waiting.

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v5, Chapter 39
Anesia’s Revenge (1)
Even before the trial ended, Dania continued to maintain an attitude that seemed to declare herself as the tragic heroine in front of the mirror.

A true parasitic plant.
A woman who couldn't survive without parasitizing someone.

Even during the trial, I intentionally prolonged it as she continued to expose her disgraceful behavior.
I hate to admit it, but regular trials are not interesting.

No matter how serious the crime, the statute of limitations for murder is already light as it is.
Just abusing Marie won't keep her in prison for more than about ten years.

That's why I schemed to make her get a life sentence.

But it seemed Lady Oriana was dissatisfied.

"I cannot accept this."

She seemed dissatisfied with her being sent to the northernmost border.

"To things to be settled with just something like this."

"Oh my? Do you think I would forgive her with just that?"

"Huh... but"

Right after the trial, we decided to have another tea party and discuss the future under the guise of it.

"As you know, she will be sent to exile three months after entering the prison, and until then, she will be forced to work and offer prayers for repentance."

"Yeah..."

"However, since Dania has committed a grave sin, she needs to be purified by a stricter female priestess."

Yes, typically, nobles and commoners convicted of serious crimes are put in jail for three months and forced to work in prison.
During that time, if there is a prospect of reflection, the meals in prison can improve.
But that woman won't reflect.

If there is no sign of remorse, you offer prayers and seek forgiveness from God.
At that time, you call a clergy member from the Central Temple, but this time, I used my connections to bring a female priestess who had taken the path of a clergy despite being a former Royalty.

The case of the former Viscount Ranford was already time-barred, but when I sent her the video of them assaulting Marie and discussing Lord Diaz’s assassination attempt, she agreed to come immediately.

Known for her deep compassion, she is ruthless to those who have committed wrongdoings.
You can imagine how ruthless she will be towards someone who harmed their own daughter.

"She will be guided by the female priestess for three months. In a sense, she will experience hell."

"Indeed… she will."

A person without any faith.
And to be told to repent by someone who believes in themselves as righteous, isn't that humiliating?

Pray only outside working hours.
The confession room is said to be a more brutal place than the prison in a sense.

"Three months later, she will be socially executed."

"She will be taken from the hall and put in a carriage, displayed in front of the public."

"The carriage’s windows should be transparent, so the public's insults would feel much powerful."

The carriage itself will have the worst ride comfort, and crossing the mountain road will be painful.
I'll make sure her spirit breaks before she gets sent into exile.

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v5, Chapter 40
Anesia’s Revenge (2)
The trial ended in a social execution.
After being put back in prison, I contacted a newspaper reporter in the Capital and asked them to cover the trial in as much detail as possible.

Not only within the Capital, but also in the provinces, making sure there's no escape.
After being sent into exile, I needed to deprive her of any place to stay.

That woman is good at acting.
And when it comes to wrongdoing, she's terrifyingly resourceful, so I need to take precautions.

Even if she's sent into exile, I won't let her spend her remaining years in peace.
I won't allow her to go anywhere in the country without being under surveillance.

The law favors the strong.
I've always wanted to change the misguided laws of this country.

That's why I used Dania to involve myself in that trial.
I want to change laws that favor only the nobility, where equal trials are not held.

For that, she will dance.
Even for the perpetrator, human rights are necessary, but only if they genuinely reflect.

If they don't admit to their crimes, they'll commit more after being released.
There are countless people like that.

"Lady Oriana, to revise our country's laws, that woman can still be useful, right?"

"If she is of use, I will use her."

She truly understands the art of conversation.
Moreover, there are too many people who harbor resentment against that woman.

Few people are disliked to this extent.

In this way, in these three months, we succeeded in wearing down her spirit.

According to the reports, she seemed to complain every day, but because of too many complaints, she started receiving corporal punishment.

Moreover, the one entrusted with that supervision was the woman who lectured Dania in court.

She was also famous in the Guild Master's wives' association.

Kind-hearted, caring.
She protects children who suffered abuse and those who committed crimes for unavoidable reasons.
She also volunteers to rehabilitate those who have committed crimes.

"It seems she is at her wit's end."

"That lady has a serious mindset. A strong-willed mother, I suppose?"

"Yes... well."

Sometimes Lady Oriana makes statements that aren't very Royal-like, but perhaps it's because of Lord Diaz’s influence.

"Are there any hidden meanings behind your words?"

"No, let me change the topic..."

"What is it?"

"Have you made any progress with Lord Diaz?"

I want to hear some sweet talk for a change.
And if Lady Oriana’s love gets fulfilled, it would be the ultimate revenge against Dania in a sense.

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