I’m Trying to End This Possession - Chapter 57

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Chapter 57

“Of course.”

Dana also played innocent for now.

Right. There’s nothing to be flustered about.

She didn’t understand why he was so heated up, but he’s probably just excited.

Since he’ll meet Alice soon, since Alice is waiting.

Is he already excited at the thought of spending time with Alice…?

…Disgusting.

“You know you have to attend as my partner, right?”

“Why should I?”

A sharp retort came out automatically.

“Well, it’s a banquet you’re hosting.”

“That’s…”

Dana was about to argue but closed her mouth.

Because what he said was right.

The Back Garden night—it was the first banquet Dana had prepared as the Crown Prince’s fiancée.

‘How annoying. If I had known it would turn out like this, I wouldn’t have done it myself.’

Why are there so many things to do? I’m already dying from all the other tasks I have.

“Fine, let’s go back quickly. I have nothing more to say now.”

“Let’s do that. Alice must be waiting for me too.”

After that, there was no conversation between the two.

Only the rhythmic sound of Horse Hooves and birdsong echoed through the Forest.

Was it because of the earlier incident?

Lyos rode the Horse slowly.

Tediously slow.

* * *

‘Where is His Highness?’

Alice, who had arrived at the Hunting Grounds, craned her neck looking around. Where could Lyos be?

“Lady Alice has arrived.”

Lyos’s close friend, Marquis Creta, welcomed her with a smile.

“You look lovely today as well.”

“You seem to grow more beautiful with each passing day, Lady.”

“The sun is hot. Please come to this Tree Shade.”

Alice smiled shyly at the Gentlemen’s enthusiastic welcome.

“It’s been a while, everyone. This is the first time since the boat party with His Highness last time, isn’t it?”

“Ah. That day was truly enjoyable.”

Alice went under the Tree Shade where they had gathered and engaged in pleasant conversation.

‘Thank goodness. It seems no one knows I entered the Monastery.’

She had worried that rumors might have spread—but it seemed Viego Windsor had properly kept everyone’s mouths shut about that much.

But even after a long time, Lyos didn’t return.

Eventually, Alice couldn’t hold back and asked the people around her.

“But where is His Highness?”

“Ah—he’s coming over there.”

When she turned her gaze, Lyos was indeed emerging from the Forest Entrance on horseback. But.

‘Huh?’

There was another woman sitting in front of Lyos. Dana was there, pressed closely against him—

“Alice!”

Upon spotting Alice, Lyos smiled more brightly than ever before.

“Ah, Your Highness…”

Lyos dismounted from the Horse. Then he quickly ran over and embraced Alice.

“Did you wait long?”

“It’s fine. I was chatting with the Gentlemen. But.”

Alice glanced over Lyos’s shoulder.

‘Why did they come together?’

Moreover, Dana seemed to be having trouble getting off the Horse alone, probably because she was wearing a skirt.

‘Someone should help her.’

Don’t the Gentlemen usually step forward to help?

However, all these men were completely ignoring Dana.

‘They don’t need to do that anymore though.’

Alice chuckled softly.

Lyos had once been obsessed with Dana. So he used to be excessively jealous of the men around her.

‘That was Dana’s fault.’

That happened because Dana only gave him anxiety.

‘But now it’s different.’

Because His Highness has found stability by my side.

Alice asked Count Cedric, who had the most amiable personality.

“Count. Could you escort Dana for me?”

Then Count Cedric’s expression stiffened.

“Please don’t say strange things, Lady.”

Oh my, why is he looking so serious?

‘Ah, could it be.’

Is he ignoring her because he dislikes Dana? Not because of His Highness?

‘Well… she does have some two-faced aspects.’

There could be people who dislike her.

Then, Dana, who had succeeded in dismounting alone, walked over. She passed by without even giving them a glance.

“Your Highness? Dana is leaving…”

“Don’t mind her.”

Lyos didn’t even look in that direction.

Alice hesitantly buried her face in Lyos’s embrace.

In that embrace, she caught Dana’s scent. Dana’s characteristic gentle and soft fragrance.

Her chest throbbed.

‘…Why did the two of them ride the same Horse?’

Why? Why? Why?

“Alice. What’s wrong?”

“Oh, nothing.”

Her insides twisted into a mess. Anger and anxiety simultaneously clawed at her heart.

No way. No way.

‘Just like how she ruined my engagement ceremony, destroyed my business, and tore my family apart.’

Is she trying to steal His Highness from me too?

* * *

After the unpleasant time with Lyos, Dana immediately entered the Imperial Palace.

It was to meet the Emperor.

‘Let me put aside the matter concerning Justin Lancaster for now.’

Lyos didn’t seem like a murderer.

If it were the old Lyos—the Lyos who loved her so much that he went mad with jealousy—then perhaps it might be possible.

But not now.

Hadn’t he smiled joyfully and run over as soon as he saw Alice?

‘Right, the current Lyos wouldn’t act like such a madman.’

The Marquis Lancaster Family was among the powerful families. Moreover, wasn’t the Head of Lancaster Family the current Army Commander?

There was no way Lyos would recklessly murder the heir of such an influential family.

If caught, even his position as Crown Prince might be in danger.

‘It’s too early to conclude it was Lyos.’

Wouldn’t it be better to hire a proper detective to investigate?

Rather than being anxious about this murder case affecting her, it would be advantageous to uncover the truth and hold that information.

‘Let me focus on what I need to do right now.’

The most urgent matter.

Making a deal with the Emperor to request breaking off the engagement with Lyos.

However.

“His Majesty the Emperor…”

The guard said with great embarrassment.

“He told you to get lost immediately.”

“…”

Same as last time.

Since she had somewhat expected this, Dana wasn’t deeply hurt.

She hadn’t thought the Emperor’s attitude would change just because she had completed one deal.

“Please deliver this to His Majesty the Emperor.”

And just like last time, Dana held out a note.

[Your Majesty the Emperor.

I possess the original of the Lost Scripture.]

This time she didn’t beat around the bush.

“Lady Danae Windsor.”

After a moment, the guard approached with a pale face.

“Please enter quickly. Quickly.”

“…”

This is somewhat frightening. Dana took a deep breath and stood before the particularly heavy and massive door.

The place where she had nearly been strangled to death last time. She never wanted to enter again if she had a choice.

‘Let’s go.’

Creak—

The door opened and the guard shouted.

“Your Majesty the Emperor! Lady Danae Windsor is entering.”

Dana walked calmly while looking at the floor. One step, another step. And another step. Thud, the sound of the door closing behind her seemed particularly loud.

And she immediately realized.

‘He’s watching me.’

She could feel the Emperor’s gaze burning from somewhere. It was so cold that she felt like she was slowly freezing from the top of her head.

“I greet Your Majesty the Emperor.”

Dana bowed respectfully.

“…”

There was no response telling her to rise.

How long must she remain bowed?

The moment she thought that.

“Danae Windsor.”

“…!”

Dana nearly screamed.

The Emperor’s voice had come from behind her.

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