My Body Has Been Possessed By Someone - Chapter 300

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Side Story Episode 31
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Kanna found herself bewildered by the situation.
‘I’ve suddenly aged!’
Just yesterday, I was seventeen and Silvien Valentino was twenty!
“Kanna, it seems you’ve lost some of your memories.”
She had struck her head last night, and apparently that had caused partial amnesia.
‘Amnesia? To experience something so novelistic. How extraordinary.’
Though confused, I felt strangely delighted.
I was utterly satisfied with my appearance as a fully matured woman.
“I really am magnificent….”
Kanna admired her naked form before the full-length mirror.
‘Like the goddess of the night.’
I never possessed this aura as a child.
Now, how to describe it—a bewitching allure emanated from my entire body so intensely that even I was captivated.
“I really have grown beautifully.”
Kanna turned her body this way and that, admiring her figure with a satisfied smile. The enchanting atmosphere pleased me. With this, I would be worthy to stand beside Silvien Valentino.
‘That’s right, he’s even more exceptional. He became the Emperor.’
Though surprising that he became Emperor, it was inevitable when I thought about it.
‘Indeed. Is there anyone in this world more accomplished than Silvien Valentino?’
For such a perfect creation of the divine to stand at the pinnacle of the world was merely the natural order.
‘By the way, when will Raphael return?’
My brother had said, “I sent him on an errand. He’ll be back soon,” but….
What could Raphael possibly accomplish on his own?
‘Why does my brother send Raphael on errands? What if he picks up and eats soap again somewhere?’
Poor Raphael. Concern for him drew a sigh from my lips.
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Fortunately, Raphael returned shortly after.
“Raphael!”
Kanna rushed toward him and embraced him tightly.
“Are you safe? You’re not hurt anywhere? You didn’t pick up and eat any food that fell on the ground?”
“No.”
“Thank goodness. I was so worried you might follow along if some strange person offered you a banana….”
Kanna’s words trailed off abruptly.
‘Raphael’s body….’
Raphael was wearing a black robe I’d never seen before. The robe hung loosely, and through the gaping opening, his chest was exposed—and it was quite….
“Oh, oh my.”
Whoosh—only then did heat flood my face.
Had I just pressed my face against that chest?
“I, I’m sorry.”
“What are you apologizing for?”
“I didn’t realize I’d bury my face in your chest like that… or that you’d be wearing such clothing.”
“…?”
Raphael tilted his head. He was puzzled.
What did her chest have to do with anything? Besides, Kanna had always quite liked his new priest’s vestments.
‘Just as the Emperor said. Her mind has become a bit strange.’
Having received an explanation from Silvien Valentino beforehand, Raphael responded calmly.
“My apologies. If it displeases you, I shall change into different attire.”
“No, no! Displease me? That’s not it at all! Keep wearing it.”
“Yes…? Understood.”
Kanna Adis caressed Raphael’s face.
“But Raphael, your appearance hasn’t changed much, has it?”
“Pardon?”
“Your brother told me—I have amnesia, so my memories are frozen at when I was young. But you look exactly as I remember you. You still look twenty.”
“…”
Raphael found himself in a difficult position. What should he say?
Well, I am currently twenty years old.
When the World Tree vanished, my body, heart, and spirit reverted to the past.
And this appearance will remain unchanged until I’m thirty. I aged too quickly, you see… He couldn’t confess such things.
So he simply answered this way.
“I am blessed with a youthful appearance.”
“I see.”
Kanna Adis played with his hair and laughed.
“You’re still mine, aren’t you?”
Raphael gazed at her intently. In Kanna Adis’s dark eyes, a fierce possessiveness flickered like flames.
“Answer me, Raphael.”
She gripped Raphael’s wrist firmly.
“You’re still mine, aren’t you?”
He found that grip quite pleasing. And strangely, it stirred him. Raphael felt his mouth gradually grow dry.
“Of course.”
“Good.”
Only then did Kanna Adis smile with satisfaction.
“I’m relieved. You’re mine, Raphael. You mustn’t forget that, ever.”
“Yes, Kanna Adis.”
At those words, Kanna Adis’s eyes widened.
“Kanna Adis? You always called me Master before…”
Was that so?
Then he would simply adjust to suit her preference. Raphael answered unhurriedly.
“My apologies, Master. That was my mistake just now.”
“No, it’s not that I disliked it. I was just startled. Actually, I liked it.”
With those words, I wrapped my arms around Raphael’s neck.
“Raphael.”
“Yes, my lady….”
His words trailed off as I pressed my lips against his.
“….”
Raphael blinked, unable to respond immediately.
The development was unexpected.
He had never imagined that “Kanna with the addled mind” would do something like this to him….
But he didn’t mind.
Raphael wrapped his arms around my waist, sliding one hand through my hair to draw me closer.
Then, responding to my somewhat clumsy kiss with remarkable skill, he drew my lips in with practiced ease.
“Wait, just a moment.”
I gasped out the words breathlessly.
“How are you so good at this?”
“You taught me, my lady.”
With that, our lips met again. I could sense footsteps approaching from behind, but I had no intention of stopping.
“What are you doing?”
Just as expected, his voice reached us moments later.
“Oh, brother!”
Only then did I notice, startled, and I pushed Raphael away. He retreated, licking his lips. A sharp hunger flashed in his eyes before vanishing.
“Brother, this is….”
Silvien Valentino stood with his arms crossed, observing us both before smiling faintly.
“Raphael, could I have a word with you?”
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Silvien Valentino dragged Raphael to a secluded corner of the corridor.
“What exactly were you doing with Kanna just now?”
“Is there a problem?”
“There is. Right now, Kanna believes she’s seventeen years old.”
“I’m aware.”
“And you still did that?”
“The age difference between my current self and her is negligible. It would be problematic if it were you.”
At Raphael’s hostile response, Silvien Valentino let out a hollow laugh.
“I see. So because your body and mind are both younger, it’s acceptable?”
“Don’t speak informally to me.”
“How disappointing. Between us.”
“You and I share no relationship.”
“Do you truly believe that?”
With those words, Silvien Valentino stepped closer. Raphael instinctively retreated. It was an almost involuntary reaction.
“Do not approach me, Your Majesty.”
At that, Silvien Valentino let out a soft chuckle.
“Why? Does the sight of me make you hungry?”
“….”
Raphael lowered his gaze. It was a direct hit.
‘How did he know?’
The Emperor was aware that Raphael felt hunger when exposed to holy power.
That was supposed to be a secret.
He had hidden the fact that he once sustained himself on the holy power of priests, never mentioning it to anyone.
Even Kanna didn’t know, so how could the Emperor possibly…?
‘What kind of relationship did that man and I have?’
Raphael had lost much. As his body and mind reverted to their past state, his memories of Silvien Valentino had vanished entirely.
Yet recently, certain fragmented scenes had begun surfacing….
And those scenes were quite… no, very strange.
“It tastes better when you peel it away.”
Had he not said such things while gazing at Silvien’s face? Had he not strangled him on some island?
Even as he gasped for breath and consciousness slipped away, he had offered no resistance whatsoever. As if he had permitted the act.
What kind of relationship could he have had with that man to commit such bizarre acts?
Raphael was uneasy. Perhaps his uncivilized, beast-like self from the past had been seduced by Silvien’s alluring holy power and committed these strange deeds?
If that were truly the case? If Kanna were to discover this fact?
Most troublingly, why had that man been on top?
Then the Emperor spoke.
“Your appetites remain vigorous, Raphael. Well, you’re in your prime now, so it’s only natural. Though it seems your adolescence has ended?”
“I told you not to speak casually.”
“Isn’t it better to speak freely in front rather than smack your lips secretly behind closed doors?”
Raphael fell silent.
The Emperor spoke far too well. And he knew Raphael far too intimately. It was infuriating—this man could manipulate him with mere words.
“I won’t say much. Leave him alone until Kanna regains consciousness. Don’t do anything that strains his body or mind.”
“…I understand.”
“Good. You’re still obedient. You always listened to me well, even before.”
“What?”
Silvien Valentino placed a hand on the tense Raphael’s shoulder. Then he smiled secretly.
“You obeyed everything I said back then.”
To Silvien, who had lived through countless ages, the young Raphael’s thoughts were transparent. It seemed he was currently harboring some rather significant misunderstanding….
“Everything, I mean.”
Silvien fanned the flames of that misunderstanding.
“Especially on that island.”
At the word “island,” Raphael’s shoulders stiffened. It seemed some vague memory had surfaced.
“You didn’t need to comply with all my requests to that extent. Looking back now, I feel somewhat sorry.”
This ungrateful wretch had forgotten all their shared memories. He intended to torment this wretched friend.
‘Let him suffer a little, why don’t we.’
As expected, anxiety flickered across Raphael’s eyes. Silvien Valentino savored it and continued speaking.
“And do you know something?”
Silvien Valentino whispered like a demon against his ear.
“I was always on top.”

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