I’m Trying to End This Possession - Chapter 177

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Chapter 177

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Yes.”

 

The Priest quietly bowed his head.

 

“The Cult Leader abolished many traditions. Not only Sacred Rituals, but also Sacrifice Rituals, marriage regulations, and more.”

 

“So that’s how the opposition faction was formed.”

 

“Yes. Those who hid in Minadel are a prime example.”

 

The Priest let out a sigh.

 

“They’re not ordinary Villagers. They’re all former Holy Knights, Sacred Magistrates, and High Priests.”

 

The more Lumiere heard, the more irritated he felt.

 

Why was his Younger Sister in such a place?

 

“Actually, Danae wasn’t missing—she was kidnapped.”

 

At the Priest’s confession, Lumiere raised his eyebrows. Kidnapped?

 

“Those Subversive Elements kidnapped Danaina Roland.”

 

Lumiere was dumbfounded.

 

His Younger Sister had been kidnapped. His Grandfather and Mother seemed completely unaware.

 

“If only the Cult Leader had intervened directly then, we wouldn’t have lost Danae…”

 

The Priest speaking seemed distressed.

 

“The Cult Leader pursues peace. That’s why he wants to avoid armed conflict with those Subversive Elements as much as possible.”

 

However, soon realizing this wasn’t anger to be shown outwardly, the Priest quickly composed his emotions.

 

“According to the Cult Leader, only Lumiere can bring back Danae without conflict.”

 

“Why is that?”

 

“Because you were once that man’s adopted son.”

 

Lumiere Roland was speechless. Had he heard wrong?

 

“The one who kidnapped Danae is Karl Windsor.”

 

However, Nilta Priest spoke firmly.

 

“And those Villagers are all in cahoots with Karl Windsor.”

 

“…”

 

“They plan to use Danaina Roland for Evil Rituals.”

 

The expression disappeared from Lumiere’s face.

 

His Adoptive Father had kidnapped his Younger Sister?

 

In league with the Villagers, trying to use his Younger Sister?

 

“Please rescue her from Karl Windsor, Lumiere.”

 

 

 

* * *

 

 

 

“Wake up.”

 

It was a voice like bleak moonlight.

 

“Wake up.”

 

A low, quiet voice of dawn.

 

“Wake up.”

 

I feel like I’ve heard it somewhere before.

 

Dana had that thought in her unconsciousness.

 

“Dana.”

 

The next moment, Dana’s eyes snapped open.

 

And she quickly sat up. She had fallen asleep while nursing Karl.

 

Dana hurriedly tried to check Karl’s condition, but.

 

‘Huh?’

 

Karl wasn’t there.

 

The Bed where he had been lying was completely empty. Even the hand she had been gripping tightly.

 

‘What?’

 

Where did he go?

 

Dana looked around. Karl wasn’t there. Not only that…

 

‘I feel like someone just woke me up?’

 

Was it my imagination?

 

Then, Dana suddenly felt cold and hunched her shoulders.

 

Wind was flowing in from somewhere.

 

Dana turned her head toward that direction and was startled.

 

The Room was a mess.

 

‘What is this.’

 

As if a violent wind had swept through, the Flower Vase was broken and Furniture was toppled over in chaos.

 

As if someone had been in a physical fight…

 

‘No way.’

 

Had someone fought with Karl? Had they beaten up that gentle man and kidnapped him?

 

“Karl!”

 

Dana called his name, suddenly worried.

 

“Karl! Where are you!”

 

She was about to run outside, but changed her mind and turned back. She left a Note.

 

 

 

[Karl.]

 

 

 

Just in case she and Karl missed each other.

 

 

 

[I woke up and you weren’t here, so I’m going to look for you.]

 

 

 

After hesitating, she added more.

 

 

 

[I miss you.]

 

 

 

For some reason, it felt like if not now, never, so she scribbled down even sentences she didn’t need to write right now.

 

 

 

[I don’t want to be apart from Karl for even a moment. I want to stay together forever.

 

I like you.

 

I like you so very much.]

 

 

 

Somehow she had a premonition that she’d never get another chance to say such things…

 

‘It’s just my imagination.’

 

If she couldn’t meet him today, she could meet him tomorrow. He lived right next Door, and they practically lived together.

 

Right.

 

They would meet again.

 

They would continue to be together from now on.

 

 

 

* * *

 

 

 

Dana hurriedly ran toward the Village.

 

“Is anyone there? Please help me!”

 

However, the Village was completely empty.

 

“Lord Karl!”

 

There was no answer. No one was there.

 

A chill ran through her at the eerie atmosphere.

 

This village that had been so bustling during the day was now so quiet at night.

 

Like a ghost town….

 

‘Ah, the Soul Ritual!’

 

It finally came to her in a flash.

 

Come to think of it, all the villagers were participating in the Soul Ritual today!

 

‘Maybe Lord Karl is there too.’

 

Dana ran toward the forest where Mirror Lake was located.

 

Yes, Lord Karl might have gone there too.

 

Maybe he had slept and woken up completely healed, and didn’t want to wake her so he just left.

 

No, maybe he even had a date.

 

With Anna, the bakery owner’s daughter.

 

“Miss Dana!”

 

Mirror Lake, which she finally reached. Sure enough, all the villagers were gathered there.

 

“Miss Dana has come!”

 

Dana was startled.

 

Everyone was wearing the same clothes.

 

Pure white clothes. Without any patterns, and even without any wrinkles.

 

“Miss Dana has finally come!”

 

Dozens of people turned their heads in unison to look at her. They let out cheers.

 

“You’re here, Miss Dana!”

 

“Welcome!”

 

Goosebumps suddenly rose all over her. Dana instinctively stopped in her tracks.

 

Why are they welcoming me so enthusiastically?

 

Why are they all just staring at me?

 

“Miss Dana is here!”

 

“Come here, Miss Dana!”

 

“We’ve been waiting only for Miss Dana!”

 

Just as she was unconsciously stepping backward, Mrs. Liz approached and linked arms with her.

 

“Why are you so late? I thought you weren’t coming, so I sent someone.”

 

She sent someone? Dana asked with a bitter expression.

 

“Someone? To me?”

 

“Yes. They went to bring Miss Dana. Didn’t you meet them on the way?”

 

“….”

 

Why would they go that far?

 

Don’t tell me they were planning to drag her here by force if she didn’t come….

 

‘No, surely not.’

 

Dana shook her head. Get it together. It’s Mrs. Liz. The flower shop owner….

 

“Um, Mrs. Liz?”

 

But why was she gripping her so tenaciously?

 

Dana tried to pull her arm free from Mrs. Liz’s grasp, but it wouldn’t budge. It felt like being bitten by a beast.

 

“Mrs. Liz? Please let go of this.”

 

“Come, let’s go quickly. You need to look into the lake!”

 

“No, I’m here to look for Lord Karl….”

 

“Come, come, let’s go quickly. Miss Dana. There’s something you want to see, isn’t there?”

 

Mrs. Liz was dragging her toward the lake, ignoring her words.

 

That was bewildering. Why was she being so forceful? And why were they all just watching with smiles?

 

“Wait, wait a moment!”

 

And….

 

“Wait!”

 

Just how far was she going to drag her?

 

Dana tried to stop in alarm. Mrs. Liz was dragging her with such force that she seemed ready to throw her into the lake.

 

“Ah!”

 

No, she really was trying to throw her in right now!

 

Nearly tumbling into the lake, Dana hastily grabbed onto the person next to her.

 

It was Hans from the butcher shop!

 

“H-help me!”

 

Hans looked at her with a bewildered expression.

 

Could he possibly not have seen what just happened?

 

“Help me! Mrs. Liz is trying to throw me into the lake!”

 

Did he finally understand? Hans reached out and firmly grasped her arm. Dana felt relieved by that strong grip.

 

I’m saved, finally someone to rescue me-!

 

And the next moment, Hans roughly threw her into the lake.

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