~The String of Fate~ discontinued... Well, continued on another account ??

Chapter 3:

'This is going to be fun.' My smirk grew wider and sinister holding a hint of menace in it before I heard the door creek.

My expression immediately dropped into a blank one as I turned to the door to see who it was. It was Egestas, and he was staring at me with his face scrunched up in disgust and suspicion as he slowly shut the door again.

'Well, that sucks.' It was clear by the look he had on his that he had seen the expression I had on my face before noticing him.

But I simply did not care anymore. Since my plan was to already annoy them into killing me from the very beginning so it didn't matter even if he thought I was a total weirdo, maniac, or even pathetic since I was going to make him think that way sooner or later anyway.

I suddenly heard my bedroom door swing open without even a single knock which immediately brought the memories of my siblings barging into my room back into my mind but instead saw the same maid who silled mop water on me walk into the room confidently with the tray of food.

'Ah... I remember her.' Was my first thought seeing her before she suddenly shoved the tray in my arm instead of putting it down on the table like a normal human being which caused some of the soup to spill on the blouse of my dress as my eyes grew wide in surprise before immediately narrowing into a glare as I looked up at her.

"How dare you look at me like that!" She let out an exaggerated gasp before she slapped me forcing my face to the side from the impact at the exact same place Luden had a few days ago.

It had recovered well and was almost completely healed through the last few days so I didn't have to wear a bandage on it anymore but now that this bitch had slapped me again it began growing red again as she huffed proudly crossing her arms over her chest.

'Hm...' I grazed a finger on the area which was still stinging from the slap while looking down at the couch beside my hand.

I didn't do anything to her the first time since the other two were in the room and I was still in the delusion that this was all just a dream but since I was going to stay here for a while longer now anyway...

'I guess it is about time I taught these fools some respect and secured my position at least in this estate before I leave.' I turned my gaze from the couch to up to her coldly gazing into her eyes which made her eyebrows knit together in anger and frustration.

"You-!" She raised her hand up to slap me again but this time I caught her wrist as I stood up from my seat on the couch towering over her small frame while coldly staring down at her with the bitterness clearly displayed in my eyes.

'Now that I don't have to care about dying... I can do this!' I slapped her harshly across the face as her head instantly flew to the side shock displayed on her features.

"What? You didn't expect that I would slap you back?" I glared down at her raising a brow as I asked the question.

"You... How dare-" I cut her off mid-sentence with another harsh slap to her cheek.

"Don't act like you're above me. You're my maid, treat me with respect." I warned her while my icy glare sent shivers down her spine for no apparent reason.

'Why... Why am I afraid...? I shouldn't be afraid! No matter how tough she might be trying to act this is still the same pathetic girl that I've been tormenting all this time while she just took it! I have nothing to be afraid of!' Rage rushed the maid as she raised her hand to strike back.

However, I grabbed her wrist once more before she could even reach me and managed to catch her off-guard before sending yet another sharp slap to her cheek.