I’m Trying to End This Possession - Chapter 261

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Chapter 261

However, that was ultimately the same as saying he didn’t trust her, so Lyos let out a sigh.

Just then, an unfamiliar voice came from behind him.

“Lyos Grants.”

A sinister voice filled with murderous intent.

Completely ignoring it, Lyos made his decision.

Trust her. From now on, he would trust her.

“You’re the one who started this war.”

Since she wished it, he would have faith.

He would serve her as he once served the Sun God Ramun.

“Do you know how many innocent young men are dying?”

After all, Dana was no different from a god to him. He worshipped her as one worships a deity.

“Because you’ve been bewitched by that witch!”

So now he would trust her as one trusts a god.

“Die!”

At that moment, a bullet flew toward him.

Lyos turned his head. He saw the bullet shatter into pieces right before his eyes.

And also the assassin who was aiming his gun with a terrified expression.

“H-how…”

Bang bang bang! Several bullets flew at him, but they all crumbled to dust just before touching his body. Lyos stared at the assassin with his pale blue eyes and muttered.

“You called her a witch?”

“…Yes. A witch.”

The assassin shouted resolutely, as if prepared for death.

“Danae Grants will be recorded in history as an unprecedented witch! Lyos Grants. A witch who bewitched the Emperor, spread heresy, and started a religious war-!”

Lyos grabbed the assassin by the throat. He smiled coldly.

“She will be remembered as a saint.”

The next moment, the assassin’s body exploded in his grip. Splattered with bright red blood, Lyos muttered.

“History will be written by my hand.”

That’s why. That’s what this was for.

This war was for that purpose.

It had already been two years since the religious war began. He knew the Empire was being soaked in blood. He also knew she wanted the war to stop.

But he couldn’t do that. He absolutely, absolutely had to uproot the Ramun religion completely.

Even if it meant earning her hatred, it couldn’t be helped.

Walking back to the bedroom, Lyos thought about it.

The words Dana had left behind.

‘She said she can’t stand young men…’

Come to think of it, she often said such things. That he was childish. And she often teased him. Called him cute.

Lyos had always been bothered by that.

‘Does she really prefer mature men?’

Among the many men she had met, the proportion of older ones was indeed higher.

After much deliberation, he finally called for his close friend.

There was only one person in this world he could openly discuss such romantic matters with.

The only person in this world he truly trusted was-

“Lumiere.”

Only Lumiere Roland.

“Do I seem childish?”

“Not at all.”

“Do I look cute?”

“Absolutely not.”

“But there’s someone who sees me that way. How can I give off a more mature feeling?”

“Then how about trying to sweep up your bangs?”

Lumiere quickly offered his advice.

“Your Highness, if you reveal your eyebrows, your expression will become more intimidating than it is now.”

“Really?”

“Yes. Your aura will become sharper, so you’ll probably look older too.”

Lumiere approached and picked up a comb from the nightstand. It was the comb Danae Grants had left behind last night.

“May I comb your hair?”

“I permit it.”

Then Lumiere came even closer. With a careful expression, he swept up Lyos’s bangs.

At that moment, Lyos was genuinely amazed.

The man before him was so bewitching.

‘This guy is really handsome.’

This was the first time he had seen Lumiere this close, and his face witnessed up close was like a work of art crafted meticulously from jewels.

With his narrow eyes and red lips that held a strange allure, he realized for the first time that men could also possess sexual appeal. In other words…

He had the kind of face Danae Grants would drag to bed.

“It’s finished, Your Majesty.”

While he was lost in thought, Lumiere stepped back with a satisfied expression.

Lyos checked the mirror and couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

“Do you like it?”

“Yes.”

His expression had indeed become stronger.

He looked very arrogant and extremely sharp. Most importantly.

‘I really do look a bit older.’

This much should make him look older than Danae Grants.

Lyos thought he had done well to overcome his embarrassment and consult with Lumiere.

“How is it, Lumiere. Is guarding Elder Sister Dana manageable?”

“Yes.”

“How has Elder Sister been lately?”

Lyos tried to ask as naturally as possible.

“Is there any man she’s meeting separately?”

“No, Your Majesty. Her Highness the Imperial Princess doesn’t have any men she’s deeply involved with.”

“I see.”

There would be no escaping Lumiere’s eyes.

Was she really only meeting with me?

It was surprising. To think she wasn’t cheating.

“Don’t tell Elder Sister that I asked about this.”

“I have that much sense, Your Majesty. Don’t worry.”

“And you mustn’t do anything other than guard her. Even if Elder Sister tries to seduce you.”

“My ears are getting callused. How many times must I tell you that won’t happen?”

Lyos believed Lumiere’s words.

Apart from loving her, he didn’t trust Dana, but he trusted Lumiere more than anyone. It was trust built from their childhood together.

He was the one who had sponsored Lumiere after his mother abandoned him.

“And there’s one more thing to keep secret.”

“What’s that?”

“The fact that you combed my bangs.”

At that, Lumiere let out a small laugh.

“Of course, Your Majesty. I really hate the idea of that getting out too.”

“Why would you hate it?”

Lyos also laughed out loud.

“You combed the Emperor’s hair, so you should consider it an honor, Lumiere….”

That moment.

In that moment when he smiled brightly and made a joke.

“….”

Everything disappeared.

The sunlight that had filled the room.

Lumiere who had been laughing and conversing.

Everything vanished like a mirage.

All that remained was the red sunset light soaking the room.

“…Ah.”

Lyos let out a low groan.

He was sitting alone in the chair.

Lumiere was not by his side….

The man reflected in the mirror was looking at him with pitch-black eyes.

Lyos traced the mirror with his fingertips.

Not blonde hair. Black hair.

Not blue eyes. Black eyes.

So….

“Are you alright, Your Majesty.”

Damn it.

When he turned around with a sigh, Count Cedric was standing there with a dark expression.

“You had another episode of confusion.”

“….”

“This one lasted quite long. The confusion continued for about half an hour.”

Perhaps it was the aftereffect of remembering every detail of countless timelines.

Lyos was suffering from mental confusion.

He would mistake which timeline he had lived in, and sometimes see hallucinations like just now.

Recently, those episodes of confusion were getting stronger.

“Every time you have an episode of confusion, you often call for Lumiere Roland. May I ask the reason?”

“It’s not that I’ve fallen in love, so don’t worry.”

Deflating his subordinate’s energy with nonsense, Lyos jerked his chin.

“Without cigars, it’s hard to keep my wits about me.”

“I apologize. I’ll get them as quickly as possible.”

“What’s the matter.”

“Danaina Roland has awakened.”

“….”

Lyos didn’t answer. He just remained lost in thought, stroking his chin with one hand before asking.

“Lumiere?”

“Pardon?”

“Is he still getting along well with his wife?”

“Aside from sleeping in separate rooms, there’s no particular news.”

“Then go.”

As the door closed, deep fatigue washed over him.

Cigars. He wanted to smoke cigars.

He was gradually building tolerance, so he kept seeking stronger cigars. Along with that, the side effects were also getting stronger.

It doesn’t matter. Anyway….

Anyway.

Suddenly laughter escaped him, and Lyos chuckled. Then he suddenly met eyes with himself in the mirror.

“….”

Black hair scattered over his forehead.

It was irritating.

Lyos picked up a comb and swept his bangs back. Leisurely and skillfully.

Just as the man he had once favored long ago had taught him.

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