I’m Trying to End This Possession - Chapter 160

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Chapter 160

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“I heard that Duke Anton Roland is going to grant Lumiere Roland the position of Young Duke.”

 

Bang!

 

Lyos hit a flying eagle. However, he didn’t even glance at the falling corpse as he passed by.

 

“And Duke Roland plans to hastily arrange a marriage for Lumiere Roland. He’s looking for a fiancée, and Princess Ingria of the Lucille Kingdom has emerged as a strong candidate.”

 

Bang!

 

Another eagle plummeted. Count Cedric continued his report.

 

“Princess Ingria’s side is said to be very enthusiastic. I heard she has admired Lumiere Win— no, Lumiere Roland for a long time.”

 

“Even so.”

 

Click. Lyos loaded bullets as he spoke. His voice was hoarse like a beast that had been howling for days.

 

“Even so, Lumiere Roland will only want Danae Windsor.”

 

“Well, I heard Lumiere Roland seems to be cooperating with this engagement.”

 

Count Cedric cautiously countered as he followed behind him.

 

“It appears there was discord between him and Lady Danae Windsor.”

 

Bang!

 

“There are reports that his transfer to Roland was also a kind of rebellious act, meant to sever ties with Lady Danae Windsor.”

 

“Rebellious act?”

 

“Yes. It’s said their relationship has seriously deteriorated.”

 

Is that so.

 

Lyos listened to the report with a face devoid of any emotion.

 

Even so, he didn’t expect anything.

 

“That bastard would never change his mind…”

 

All the reports Count Cedric had laid out were just minor conflicts.

 

There was no way Lumiere would let go of Dana.

 

Lyos didn’t doubt it for even a moment.

 

“What about the Former Emperor?”

 

“He remains the same.”

 

That meant he was still struggling desperately. Well, they had promised to release him after the Divine Trial ended, but he was still confined.

 

“He should have stayed quiet.”

 

Muttering, Lyos raised his gun barrel, narrowed his eyes, and peered through the scope. Through the round glass lens, he could see the towering Western Tower.

 

Lyos turned his gun toward an eagle flying near that area. He immediately pulled the trigger.

 

Bang!

 

The gunshots continued after that.

 

For a very long time, with patience, until all the flying creatures near the tower disappeared.

 

Lyos had never known how to give up from the beginning.

 

 

 

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After several days of council meetings, Karl Windsor’s dismissal from the position of Deputy Head was decided.

 

“Congratulations, Duke’s Daughter of Windsor.”

 

Viscount Manus, a retainer of Windsor, brought her a flower bouquet.

 

“What are you congratulating me for?”

 

“You’ll find out shortly.”

 

He added with a pleased smile.

 

“Please go see His Grace the Duke. He’s calling for you.”

 

Dana realized. She had already been decided as the next Deputy Head.

 

‘Things are progressing so quickly.’

 

Everything was proceeding more smoothly than she had thought. The flow was so ideal that it was almost unsettling.

 

Shortly after arriving at Viego’s office. As soon as he saw her, he nodded toward a chair.

 

“Sit.”

 

Then he immediately handed her documents.

 

“Sign if you agree.”

 

Dana looked at the documents. They were densely filled with the authority, duties, and responsibilities of the Windsor Family’s Deputy Head.

 

She felt strange.

 

Really, she had come this far.

 

She had finally made it here.

 

“Of course I agree.”

 

Dana smiled gently and picked up the fountain pen.

 

“Will you be alright with this, Brother?”

 

Perhaps because she was finally about to see results. Dana felt better than she had in a long time.

 

That’s probably why she could make such a silly joke. Dana asked with a grin.

 

“Now I’ll become your life partner, won’t I, Brother?”

 

“…”

 

Ah. Oh no.

 

Dana immediately regretted it.

 

‘I should have just kept my mouth shut.’

 

She had been too excited and momentarily forgot, but Viego wasn’t someone who understood jokes.

 

Viego was quietly staring at her as if seeing through the intention behind that question. His gaze was so solemn that Dana was flustered.

 

“I’m sorry. It was a joke, Brother.”

 

“A joke?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Why would you make such a thing?”

 

“…”

 

I’m really sorry about that. Dana swallowed her grumbling.

 

‘This is the end with that man too.’

 

Dana scrawled her signature at the bottom of the documents with a relieved heart.

 

“Brother, I heard that the Deputy Head is given something called the Deputy Head’s ring.”

 

“There will be a succession ceremony in a few days.”

 

A succession ceremony. Her heart was already pounding.

 

When that time came, she would finally get the sacred relic in her hands.

 

“I’ll be going now.”

 

“Yes.”

 

She got up and turned around. Just as she closed the door, Dana spotted a man walking down the corridor.

 

“Ah.”

 

It was Ignis.

 

“Igni…”

 

Before she could finish calling his name, he passed right by her.

 

Dana trailed off and looked back. His steps were so quick. Ignis was already walking away in the distance.

 

Why is he ignoring me?

 

Since that day, Ignis, who had recovered from his injuries, didn’t acknowledge her.

 

Not only was it difficult to meet him, but when they happened to encounter each other like this, he would pass by without even giving her a glance.

 

‘Is he angry with me?’

 

For Dana, who needed to get his signature to nullify the disownment, this was bound to be troublesome.

 

‘I’ll be leaving soon anyway.’

 

That wasn’t all. Dana was very concerned about Ignis.

 

After all, Ignis was the only man who had a deep relationship with this body…

 

 

 

“You said you’d compensate me, didn’t you?”

 

 

 

At that moment, Lumiere’s voice naturally crossed her mind.

 

 

 

“You should show sincerity, Dana.”

 

 

 

Dana stopped abruptly and looked down at the floor. Her heart stirred.

 

Who had been hurt more that day?

 

It must have been Lumiere.

 

His retreating figure as he left through the window had looked like torn rags.

 

That had completely ruined their relationship. Dana knew that Lumiere now hated her.

 

‘That’s fine.’

 

Everything would be forgotten.

 

Just as the wounds Lyos had given her had become the past. Lumiere would be okay someday too.

 

That was enough. Dana calmed her heart that had been greatly stirred for a moment.

 

Then, Dana stopped as she turned the corner. A man was trudging toward her…

 

“Uncle?”

 

It was Karl Windsor.

 

“Uncle? Are you alright?”

 

Karl looked depressed even from a distance. His already pale face was ashen, and his green eyes were moist with tears.

 

“Yeah. I’m fine.”

 

“…”

 

This was like a puppy caught in the rain… no, that’s not right.

 

Dana snapped to attention. She couldn’t fall for that pretty shell that naturally triggered protective instincts.

 

Rather, it served him right.

 

‘He has reason to be dejected.’

 

However, Dana put on a sympathetic expression.

 

“Uncle, is your body alright now?”

 

“I’m fine.”

 

Karl answered weakly.

 

“Were you very worried?”

 

“Of course. When you were sick, I was so worried I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t think of anything else.”

 

It was a lie, of course.

 

Since she was in a good mood, she could chatter freely.

 

Then Karl, who had been pondering her words, suddenly grabbed his head and swayed.

 

“Ah, anemia.”

 

Dana was startled and caught him.

 

“Uncle? Are you alright?”

 

“Sorry. There are aftereffects from being bedridden a few days ago…”

 

Karl sighed and leaned against her.

 

“If it’s alright, could you help me to Viego’s office?”

 

“Of course. Naturally. Please lean on me quickly.”

 

…Or so she said.

 

The height difference was too great, so she wasn’t sure if this was proper support.

 

Dana put his arm over her shoulder and wrapped her arm around his waist to support him, but it felt like she was clinging to him like a koala while walking.

 

Was this right?

 

Though it looked like a cicada trying to move a tree, she somehow succeeded in supporting him to the front of the office.

 

“Thank you. You saved my life.”

 

“Uncle. Are you really alright?”

 

“Yeah. See you later, Dana.”

 

His drooping shoulders looked so dispirited. Dana watched Karl’s retreating figure as he entered the office.

 

That back filled with sorrow and loss.

 

 

 

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“You’ve arrived, Uncle.”

 

“Yes, Viego.”

 

“Please sit.”

 

Karl sat across from Viego. Viego handed Karl documents, just as he had done with Dana.

 

“These are documents renouncing your authority as Deputy Family Head. Please sign them.”

 

Karl glumly picked up the fountain pen.

 

“This breaks my heart…”

 

Even as he muttered this, his hand signing showed no hesitation.

 

“What will you do now? I’d like to know your future plans, Uncle.”

 

“Well…”

 

Karl trailed off and smiled weakly.

 

“I’m at a loss. I’ve dreamed of living as Deputy Family Head my whole life, but my life plans have been ruined in an instant, so now I don’t know what to do with my life…”

 

Viego, who had been listening quietly, tilted his head.

 

“Then shall I return it to you?”

 

“Huh?”

 

“If you wish, I’ll take responsibility and return the Deputy Family Head position to you.”

 

Karl didn’t answer.

 

He just stared at Viego. Instead of stopping, Viego continued speaking.

 

“Uncle, you knew the Retilan Mine was rotten, didn’t you.”

 

It wasn’t a question.

 

His face showed he knew.

 

However, Karl shook his head.

 

“That can’t be. I had no idea.”

 

“Luster Globy.”

 

Viego murmured quietly.

 

“The mining expert you first accompanied, who reported to you that there was a slight possibility the Retilan Mine was a rotten mine.”

 

“…”

 

“But it seems he retracted and concealed that report within half a day. You proceeded as if you’d never heard such a report.”

 

“…”

 

“Thanks to that, you were able to attract numerous investors.”

 

At these mechanically delivered words, Karl finally smirked.

 

His eyes were already clear.

 

The artificially squeezed dejection, sadness, and anguish seemed to have been washed away.

 

“That was supposed to be an eternal secret between Globy and me.”

 

“There was some suffering in the process of obtaining information.”

 

“You tortured Globy to find out?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Ah. How very Windsor-like, so cruel. It’s an evil method Dana would never dream of. Viego. This is why I find Windsor so disgustingly detestable.”

 

“You would have silenced Globy through torture too, Uncle. And Dana is also a Windsor.”

 

“That’s why I’ve always thought Dana doesn’t suit the Windsor name. Isn’t that child too adorable to bear the Windsor surname?”

 

Karl smiled gently.

 

“Don’t tell Danae that I knew the Retilan Mine was rotten.”

 

“Why is that?”

 

“Because Dana wouldn’t want to know that I was aware of it.”

 

Karl knew.

 

Because he was always watching Dana.

 

He had always been observing Dana.

 

When Dana was in front of him, of course, but even when she wasn’t.

 

He knew about every unfamiliar thread coming from her room. He even knew that Lumiere had visited late at night a few days ago.

 

He knew everything.

 

That’s why he knew that for the past year, all of her actions had been directed toward the position of Deputy Family Head, that she desperately wanted to become the Deputy Family Head.

 

How much must she have wanted it to present him with the trap of a rotten mine?

 

That’s why Karl wanted to give it to Dana.

 

It was a feeling similar to when he had brought her precious gems and pretty dresses all this time.

 

This time, his gift was his own downfall.

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