I’m Trying to End This Possession - Chapter 42
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Chapter 42
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Bang!
Mark slammed his fist on the desk.
“Damn it!”
He felt like he was going mad with humiliation.
A direct descendant of Windsor who had suddenly appeared, a woman named Danae Windsor, was disrupting the territory from all sides.
‘Damn merchants. Bat-like bastards. Sycophantic scum!’
They had been loyal to the Kurus Family all this time!
But now that a direct descendant of Windsor appeared, they’re siding with her!
‘Ignorant territory residents. Pig-like bastards. Low-class beasts wagging their tails just because someone shares a bit of food with them!’
The territory residents were also infuriating.
It was the Kurus Family who had protected this territory all along, yet they cheered so enthusiastically just because someone shared free food with them!
Vermin who don’t even recognize their master!
“W-well, there is food stored in the castle’s food storage…”
“Right, we can get by with that, can’t we!”
“W-will that be alright? There’s only enough meat left for two days.”
What? No meat?
So that means he won’t be able to eat meat after two days?
“Fine! Then I’ll just go hunting myself!”
But…
Mark bit his lip.
What if the castle gets taken while he’s out hunting?
Hadn’t this incident shown him just how fickle the territory residents’ loyalty was?
If someone gave them money or free food, wouldn’t they open the gates of the territory castle?
‘Worthless bastards!’
Moreover, the banquet was just a week away.
For the first time in his life, he had sent out invitations with his own name on them, but what if no food was served at the banquet? What if only corn or bread crumbs were served?
‘My authority will crumble!’
Mark paced around the room frantically, trying to think.
‘Couldn’t I make a contract with a new trading company? I could use this opportunity to establish new business connections!’
But to do that, he would have to go outside himself.
He had never left this territory in his entire life. So he was somewhat reluctant to go outside.
‘And there’s not enough time. Even if I find new business connections, the banquet is just a week away…’
Aaaah!
Mark screamed in frustration and kicked the wall, unable to bear the stress. There was absolutely no solution.
Mark gritted his teeth and accepted the grim reality.
‘I’ll have to bring Windsor’s direct descendant into the castle.’
Let’s at least pretend to appease her for now. And get her out as quickly as possible!
But what excuse should he use?
His pride wouldn’t allow him to invite her to the castle at this point!
Just then, as if reading Mark’s thoughts, Priest Moreus brought him new information.
“It seems Lady Alice Windsor has arrived.”
“Alice? Who’s that?”
“She is the daughter of Karl Windsor.”
Karl Windsor. Even Mark, who was stuck in this territory, knew that soldier’s name well.
“So why don’t you use that as an excuse to bring Danae Windsor inside? You could say you’re opening the castle gates out of mercy for Alice Windsor.”
“Good idea!”
He clapped his hands together.
“Send a carriage! Say that I admire Alice Windsor, and that I’m bringing Windsor’s direct descendant into the castle for her sake!”
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It had truly been a busy day.
However, the most difficult thing was still.
“Saint!”
Having to endure this ridiculous title.
‘Who on earth came up with this nickname? It’s so annoying.’
Enduring the embarrassment that made her whole body want to shrink was the most difficult part.
And.
“Sob, sniff, sob.”
“…”
Why is she here again?
Alice had been sniffling continuously since earlier.
Something about falling on her bottom and getting bruised.
“Sorry, sorry. Alice, it was my fault.”
“Sob, sob, Brother Lumiere, I hate you. How could you do this?”
“There were so many people around. I was on edge. You never know when or how someone might attack Dana.”
“But I’m your sister, sniff, sob.”
This was driving her crazy. Dana felt like gagging Alice.
Who on earth sent that crybaby!
‘Viego wouldn’t have sent Alice!’
Then Karl?
No, it wouldn’t be Karl either. That man might be evil, but he’s not stupid.
Dana had a headache.
“Alice, listen carefully. This matter is very important to the Windsor Family.”
Sniff, Alice looked at her with rabbit-like red eyes.
“The Windsor proxy lord has committed insubordination. But it’s worse than expected. He didn’t let Windsor’s direct descendants into Windsor Castle at all.”
“Wh-what? Really?”
“Yes. That’s why we’re borrowing this estate to stay in right now.”
Fortunately, Alice seemed to realize how serious this matter was.
She’s not completely stupid after all. Just as Dana was about to breathe a sigh of relief.
“A messenger has come from the castle!”
Priest Moreus had arrived.
“The lord’s castle has invited Windsor’s direct descendants.”
Then he added without being asked.
“Lord Mark has long admired Lady Alice Windsor. So please grant him the honor of escorting you to the castle.”
Dana saw through the scheme immediately. He was making excuses because he didn’t want to swallow his pride.
However.
“Oh my?”
Alice’s eyes sparkled like stars.
“M-me?”
“Yes!”
At that moment, Alice realized.
‘I solved it!’
The castle gate had been firmly shut when her sister came alone.
But when she came, it opened. While making such a confession of admiration!
“Y-yes. I’d be delighted to….”
“Go back.”
Just as Alice, drunk with joy, was about to continue speaking, Dana cut her off decisively.
“I have no intention of entering the castle, so go back.”
“Sister? What do you mean!”
Alice interrupted in shock. The castle gate had finally opened, yet she wouldn’t go in!
However, Dana completely ignored her and commanded Priest Moreus.
“If you truly wish for us to enter the castle, tell Count Cours’s Young Master to come here himself. Until then….”
“No, I’ll go in!”
Alice hurriedly grabbed Dana’s sleeve and shouted.
“I’ll go in, so please wait outside for a moment!”
“….”
Priest Moreus stopped trying to persuade them and left the estate with a strange expression.
And.
“Sister, why are you acting like this?”
Alice scolded Dana.
“Are you upset that the castle gate opened because of me?”
“What?”
“Sister, even so, this is important business like you said. You should set aside your emotions….”
“….”
Dana took a deep breath. Otherwise, she felt like she might lose her temper and grab Alice’s hair.
“Alice. Listen carefully. All that talk about admiring you is just an excuse. He wants to save face now.”
“Huh?”
“But what we need now is to make Mark Cours abandon his pride himself. We need to make him prostrate himself somehow and raise the white flag. We need to make him come personally and beg us to please enter the castle.”
Until then, she planned to cut off all supplies going to the territory castle.
Not only luxury goods but even basic necessities—she intended to isolate them thoroughly.
‘She should understand after such a detailed explanation.’
However, that was a misconception.
“I, I… want to enter the castle.”
Alice insisted with a stubborn expression.
“He invited us with good intentions. I don’t want to ignore those feelings.”
“Alice Windsor. Didn’t you understand what I said?”
“I understood. But I can’t agree with your method, sister.”
“What?”
“I want to resolve this nicely. In a way where no one gets hurt, peacefully with smiles.”
“….”
“This is that opportunity, isn’t it? Mark Cours extended his hand first.”
Alice clasped her hands together.
“I want to take the hand he’s offering.”
Then, Lumiere, who had been listening quietly, burst into laughter.
“Ahahaha!”
“B-brother?”
“Ah, sorry. I just, couldn’t help laughing….”
Dana’s insides were burning up.
Right. It would be funny. Those words couldn’t help but be ridiculous.
‘Please don’t just laugh, say something. She’s your sister!’
She glared at him with such eyes, but Lumiere seemed to have no intention of intervening.
Rather, wasn’t he even resting his chin on his hand, watching like he was enjoying a play!
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