I’m Trying to End This Possession - Chapter 96

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Chapter 96

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After throwing Ignis into prison, Dana was able to enjoy a brief period of peace.

‘Good. Now I just need to wait.’

News came that the Emperor was returning to the capital. He had finally verified the authenticity of the scripture.

He would arrive within three weeks at the latest.

When that time came, she would be able to push forward with breaking off her engagement with Lyos.

Not only that, but Karl’s side was also proceeding smoothly according to plan.

‘Karl has completely bought up Kaltusa Territory.’

He was even receiving investments from many nobles.

Retilan Mine was a hot issue, and the Windsor Railway was scheduled to be laid through Kaltusa Territory where the mine was located.

Many capitalists were showing interest and investing because of this.

Thanks to this, Karl’s reputation, which had fallen to the ground due to the Moonlight Flower incident, had not only recovered to its previous heights but was climbing even higher.

‘Yes. Climb higher and higher, Karl Windsor.’

The higher you go, the steeper your fall will be.

So now all she had to do was wait…

‘How did Ignis escape from prison?’

That man had escaped.

She had definitely heard that his ankle was completely destroyed, so how did he escape on his own!

‘Right. I heard he had suffered permanent disability.’

But he recovered this quickly, on his own, knocked down the guards alone, and escaped?

According to the guard she had bribed, Ignis was like a monster.

‘A monster…’

No matter how much she thought about it, it was an incomprehensible phenomenon.

That wasn’t all. The message Ignis had conveyed through the guard was even more ridiculous.

‘He’s coming to propose, so wait for him…’

He’s planning to come kill me.

Dana was certain.

Ignis wouldn’t let her live.

She was too anxious to bear it. Dana decided to quickly send this sculptor away.

“Today was enjoyable. I’m sorry, but I’m busy, so we’ll have to meet again another time.”

Bazelan Caravaggio.

He was the sculptor she had met at the banquet before.

Today, Caravaggio had been the one to request the meeting first.

She had let him inside since she had made a fuss about inviting him first last time, but…

‘He likes me this much?’

Caravaggio couldn’t take his eyes off her face for even a moment.

Moreover, he had made this proposal.

“Um, would it be possible for me to paint or sculpt you as a model, Lady?”

“No, there must be many other excellent models besides me.”

Of course, she flatly refused.

“Ah… I see. Please let me know if you change your mind.”

Caravaggio seemed deeply disappointed, but he obediently gave up and left.

On her way back after seeing off Bazelan Caravaggio.

“Dana.”

“Eek!”

What a shock!

Dana let out a short scream as Karl Windsor suddenly appeared.

“Uncle?”

“Ahaha. What a coincidence running into you.”

“Why do you have leaves stuck in your hair?”

Dana reached toward Karl’s head. Karl hesitated for a moment, then bent his waist to help her remove the leaves stuck to his hair.

“But who was that man? Did you get a new boyfriend?”

How long had he been watching? Though she was dumbfounded, Dana answered readily.

“He’s not my boyfriend. He’s a famous sculptor, just an acquaintance.”

“Ah, I see. If you ever get someone you like, tell me first. A man should be judged by another man. You understand, right?”

His smiling face looked so genuine.

‘Acting like it’s nothing.’

When he’s all worked up about the possibility of me getting a boyfriend.

Worrying sick that she might get married and be pushed down in the inheritance order…

Ah, wait.

‘Karl Windsor is very sensitive about my relationships with men.’

Hadn’t he killed Juan when he found out Juan was trying to give her a love potion?

If she used this point, she might be able to solve a troublesome problem.

“Uncle.”

“Yes?”

“There’s something I want to confess.”

Then Karl stared down at her intently.

“What is it?”

His face looked slightly tense.

“You’ll keep it secret, won’t you?”

“Of course. Tell me quickly.”

“I, actually…”

“Yes. Yes.”

“I liked Ignis.”

“…”

Ignis de Windsor. Maybe Karl would remove this bomb that would come to kill her someday.

“Actually, I was going to run away with Ignis.”

Dana sighed and immersed herself in her acting.

“Ignis and I liked each other, but there were many realistic obstacles.”

“…”

“But at the last moment, I got scared and changed my mind… then Ignis tried to take me away by force.”

The tears came so easily. It was the same acting skill that had completely fooled Ignis.

“What should I do? I already miss Ignis, Uncle.”

“…”

What? Why is he so quiet?

When she glanced up stealthily, Karl was staring at her blankly like someone who had been slapped.

Well, he would be surprised. That was the point of what she said.

Regardless, Dana continued.

“Uncle, if I meet him next time, I think I might want to follow him then.”

Words that were not just naive but completely senseless.

“Could you help me then?”

Words that were probably nothing short of Karl’s nightmare.

“What? Please help me, Uncle.”

Now Karl had no expression left on his face.

Dana looked at his completely bleached white face with tears welling up in her eyes.

“I miss Lord Ignis so much… I even regret not running away with him back then.”

The stage was all set.

Now Ignis would soon be eliminated by Karl. Just like what happened to Juan.

No matter how much the prison guard described Ignis as a monster…

‘In my eyes, Karl seemed like a monster too.’

Hadn’t she already witnessed this man’s duplicity? Dana couldn’t even imagine Karl Windsor being defeated by anyone.

At least he would be able to prevent Ignis from approaching her side.

“You’re not answering… Was it too much to ask after all?”

Dana quietly grasped Karl’s hand.

“I’m sorry. I got too emotional and said nonsense. Please pretend you didn’t hear it.”

While pretending to touch his hand, she felt the Deputy Head’s ring.

Then Karl intertwined his fingers with hers and muttered.

“It’s a mistake.”

“Pardon?”

“You’re mistaken about your feelings. Dana, you’re naive. Because you’re naive… you fell for that bastard’s manipulation.”

It was a persuasive tone. Convincing her, and himself as well.

“That bastard Ignis probably never loved you. If he truly loved you, he wouldn’t have treated you so carelessly.”

“…Do you think so?”

“Yes. You were deceived.”

Karl’s face was more serious than ever.

“Dana, you know too little about men. You have no idea how beast-like men can be, you really know nothing, Dana.”

“…”

“That bastard was definitely after your body and your fortune. So you need to come to your senses. You can’t be fooled. Dana. Do you understand?”

It was truly a passionate speech.

‘Are you introducing yourself, Uncle?’

Dana swallowed those words and smiled sadly.

“Yes. I’ll keep that in mind.”

That’s when it happened.

“Miss!”

A servant came running up breathlessly. And with a pale white face, he said.

“Miss. The Imperial Police have come looking for you.”

“Huh? For me?”

“Yes. They’re looking for you urgently…”

Dana tilted her head.

Why would the Imperial Police suddenly want me?

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“Lady Danae Windsor. Please cooperate with us.”

Shortly after, the police officer she met handed her an official document.

It was a witness cooperation document.

“Please cooperate with the investigation as a witness to the case.”

Before Dana could even extend her hand, someone snatched the cooperation document. It was Karl.

He tore open the envelope, pulled out the cooperation document to read it, and soon frowned.

“A witness? What case are you calling Dana as a witness for?”

Why did this man follow me all the way here?

Dana belatedly took the summons from Karl’s hand and read it.

And in those documents, she discovered one familiar name.

“Are you aware of the recent case where army cadets were murdered?”

Justin Lancaster.

Dana tensed up completely. An ominous premonition arose. Could it be that they found out Justin died because of her!

“After Cadet Justin Lancaster was murdered, three more cadets have been killed recently.”

“…Three more?”

Come to think of it, she had seen such articles.

Since the others besides Justin had no connection to her, she hadn’t paid particular attention…

“But why are you calling me as a witness?”

“A common factor was discovered among the murdered cadets, which is.”

The police officer hesitated before speaking carefully.

“They all possessed nude paintings of Lady Danae Windsor.”

“What?!”

What a shock!

The outcry came from Karl’s side first.

His eyes widened as he grabbed the police officer’s shoulder. Shaking him mercilessly, he stammered.

“There are nu, nude paintings of Dana? Where!”

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