Reincarnation of a Hunter

 “My meal was poisoned. This isn’t the first time, is it?” 

At those words, Head Maid Chloe jumped up to her feet.

 “I don’t know… ah.” 

She must have realized her mistake and closed her mouth. 

 

After laughing, he walked closer to the head maid and spoke into her ear.

 “Did the Countess tell you to?” “…” 

Her silence confirmed, my stomach still hurts.

 

The person in power in this Westphalian territory was not really my father, Count Michael.

 

The former Count of Westphalia, his daughter Countess Laurian, and his son Minor Lord and heir to the title Noah.

 

These are the three people.

 

Even if I make a fuss about the attempted poisoning, it doesn’t do much harm to the countess. Only the innocent little maid dies.

 ‘

But I can’t just ignore it. I must at least steal this head maid.’

 

Even though Head Maid Chloe always looked stern, she was a resourceful person with a brilliant mind and managed things very well.

 

The proof was that she became the head maid when she was only in her mid-20s.

 

The fact that such a person was the Countess’ right-hand person was a burden in itself.

 

‘She is a useful person. If possible, I should make her my subordinate.’

 

I stared at the head maid in front of me and spoke,

“Even if you testify that you did as you were told, you and the maid will be the only ones with their heads cut off.” 

“

Hic!” “Head maid, someday I will call you. If you refuse, it will be your end.” 

Then Eric turned around and left.

 

She’s a smart person. She would make the right decision.

  

Time passed quickly, it was the morning of the coming-of-age ceremony.

 

Martin started to nag at me and said,

“The little maid worked hard to iron these clothes, but if you lean on the chair like that, they will wrinkle.” “Martin, are you nagging me even though it’s your last day with me? What are you going to do now?” 

If I am assigned to another province, the escort knight would have a change in his duties.

 “I will become a member of the Knights again.” “Aren’t you going to get your nose broken?” 

“

Well, I’ll have to show who’s the boss then.” 

Martin chuckled, then threw a punch.

 “You seem to have grown up a lot these days. Would you like to do a practice match for a while to see how much you’ve grown?” “Jeez! I don’t like violence! I’ll never do that!” 

I was only teasing him to ease the tension.

 ―Knock, knock, knock! 

A maid’s voice was heard along with a knock.

 “Lady Maria is here” “It’s my mother” 

Martin quickly went to the door while I stood up from the chair and fixed my clothes.

 

When the door opened, Maria and her maid entered the room.

 “Sweetheart, are you ready for your coming-of-age ceremony?” “Yes, Mother, don’t worry about it.” 

My mother patted me on the arm.

 “Don’t be too disappointed if you receive an unexpected position.” “Unless it’s Jigen in the countryside.” 

She smiled slightly and looked relieved.

 

I don’t have to worry too much. There’s nothing to expect such a good position in the first place.

 “You are suffering because of your mother, giving birth to you” “What hardship. I’ve been living like a nobleman.” “Still, I couldn’t help you with the position, but I’ll find you a good place to marry.” 

I just laughed. What good place to marry?

 ‘

I was single before in my past life, but then talking about marriage…’

 

I never thought about it.

 

She put her hands together and said a simple prayer.

 “God, please take care of my son’s future.” 

I don’t even know which god she’s praying to.

 

It’s not the gods to decide, that’s for sure. If it were, I wouldn’t be able to hide.

 

Just then, there was another knock on the door and the voice of a servant.

 “Master, we’re ready for the ceremony, please come with us.” 

As I opened the door and walked out, a servant led the way.

 

We arrived at the coming-of-age ceremony venue after a while

 

I’m an illegitimate child, so I don’t invite people from other lands to my coming-of-age ceremony. I would only send out invitations to the most powerful people in the realm.

 ‘

But why are there so many of them?’

 

Most of the knights were present, even those who had gone down to the land, and all the administrative officials of the lordship. 

 

The administrative officials of the lordship were all present, and even the lords of the various vassal states came in person.

 

Even Countess Laurian’s father, the former Count of Westphalia, was there.

 

I didn’t know why he came, even though we were not related by blood.

 ‘

My father must have invited everyone. Not the kind of celebration I want to have.’

 

I’m a little nervous because I don’t know what my father wants. I stood under the podium and waited for the coming-of-age ceremony to begin.

 “His Excellency, Count Michael Marseille of Westphalia, Viscount of Marseille, ruler of the blessed state of Westphalia, is now here!” 

They all stood up and watched him enter.

 

Behind him came the Minor Lord Noah, Countess Laurian, the count’s mistress, my mother, and several childless concubines.

 

Since it was a coming-of-age ceremony without special formalities, my father immediately went up to the podium and shouted.

 “My son Eric has reached the age of manhood and is about to leave this place. He has led the administration from a young age, and his bravery has kept the enemies who threaten the realm. I will give him the position and reward he deserves, and if anyone objects, speak now.” 

‘If you open your mouth to protest, I’ll blow your head off.’

 

The hall became quiet.

 “Since there are no objections. I, Michael Marseille of Westphalia, grant the surname ‘Marseille’ to my son Eric and make him a Viscount. The territory as of present-day Marseille. I at this moment dissolve my vassalage to Eric and make Marseille an independent land.” 

The crowd turned to confused faces.

 ⚔️ Correction for ‘Marseille’ instead of ‘Marcel’.