I’m Trying to End This Possession Chapter 169

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Finally, she obtained the holy relic. Dana tossed Carl’s finger into the forest, clutching the ring tightly as if it were precious. Now, once the sun rises, I can use the relic.

 

This was the holy relic containing the divine power of the Sun God, Ramun. Therefore, during this time dominated by night, the power of the relic was weak. It couldn’t summon the great miracle of opening the dimensional gate.

 

The sun was needed. If the sun rose brightly, cutting through all darkness, the relic could be used to open the dimensional gate.

 

Not much time left.

 

It was deep in the night. Dawn would slowly break. She just had to hold on until then, and everything would be over.

 

“Let’s rest here for a while.”

 

After running for hours, Ignis stopped at a spot he was now certain was safe. It happened to be a place where a small, clear stream flowed.

 

Dana washed her face there. Her mind felt clearer.

 

“Lord Ignis, you should sit and rest too.”

 

He must be exhausted after carrying her and running for hours.

 

Dana leaned against the tree trunk and closed her eyes. Truthfully, she felt so exhausted that she could die.

 

“…”

 

Meanwhile, Ignis was observing her. Dana’s complexion was pale. She seemed utterly exhausted, both physically and mentally.

 

“Hey. Are you okay?”

 

“Of course.” Despite that, she spoke those words with eyes that looked like she was about to cry…

 

Ignis didn’t know why Dana wanted to leave the Windsor family. The deal only said to help her cut off Carl Windsor’s finger and escape from him. That was the extent of his deal with Dana. In return, he agreed to receive money.

 

“Lord Ignis, you were originally planning to leave the Windsor family before you lost your memory.”

 

Dana, who proposed this deal, said that.

 

“Lord Ignis must have had a very bad experience at Windsor. I don’t know what it was.”

 

Ignis agreed with that statement. The Windsor made him feel uncomfortable. The fact that the assailant who stabbed him was Carl Windsor—his own older brother- was one thing. But more than that, his old memories, which were slowly coming back, were bizarre.

 

“You’re perfect. My son, Ignis.”

 

Especially with the previous Duke Windsor. His adoptive father. Rodrigo Windsor.

 

“So spread your seeds as much as you can. Make sure beings like you are conceived.”

 

Looking back now, that guy wasn’t normal. Telling a child to spread his seed to conceive numerous beings? Is that really something to say to a child?

 

“Don’t you want to see the finest flower bloom from your seed? I’ll gladly help you. If you sow your seed…”

 

Creepy b*stard… He felt chills.

 

What could he possibly have ‘helped’ with? Ignis didn’t fully remember yet, but he hoped he never would. It was bound to be something revolting and repulsive. He detested the Windsor family led by such a man. That’s why he decided to follow Dana.

 

“If you help me, I’ll prepare the money you need to leave Windsor and start anew.”

 

It was an offer he couldn’t refuse. But why was she acting that way when everything had gone according to plan? Seeing Dana’s gloomy expression was infuriating.

 

Well, Carl Windsor was a noble from birth. Betraying someone like him must come with a fair amount of guilt.

 

“If you’re going to make that face, why don’t you just go back?”

 

“Huh?”

 

“I said go back to that b*stard. Carl Windsor, he was crying and making a scene over you.”

 

The grown man, betrayed by a woman, didn’t get angry; instead, he whimpered and clung pathetically.

 

“If you go back, he’ll probably be over the moon.”

 

Dana gave a faint smile at that. “He’ll kill me.”

 

“What?”

 

“It’s all an act. He’s after my inheritance.”

 

“…Didn’t seem like an act to me.” Ignis muttered.

 

Dana gave a sly smile. “Right. That’s why it was hard.”

 

“What was?”

 

“He was trying to deceive me… and I kept feeling like I might fall for it.” Even knowing it was a lie. Dana added briefly and sighed. “What about you, Lord Ignis?”

 

“What?”

 

“What will you do from now on?”

 

“Well, I’m thinking of going abroad for now.” He planned to leave for a place where the Windsor’s influence couldn’t reach.

 

“What are you going to do there?”

 

“Don’t know. I’ll find something.”

 

“True.” Dana nodded. “Lord Ignis is so strong. You’ll do well no matter where you go.”

 

“…” At those words, Ignis clenched his mouth shut, then blurted out. “Then come with me.” It was something that had been on his mind all along.

 

Dana looked at him with wide eyes. Ignis hurriedly mumbled as if making an excuse. “You’re running away from Windsor too, right? So come with me. I may not have much, but at least I can take care of you…”

 

Ah, damn it. Ignis felt all the strength leave his body. There was no need to finish his sentence. Dana was already wearing a troubled expression.

 

“Thanks for the offer, but I’m fine.”

 

“…”

 

“I have somewhere else I need to be.”

 

Yeah. Of course. Ignis’s face flushed with embarrassment. What kind of confidence did he have to suggest going together? Of course, a woman like her wouldn’t follow someone like him.

 

Dana must have a life as glamorous and elegant as a palace waiting for her, something Ignis could never offer. Maybe a foreign king or prince is waiting for her. Whoever it is, they’re surely better than him.

 

Ignis was angry at himself for acting like a fool. Did he really feel like she was his just because they spent one night together? Moreover, Dana didn’t even seem to remember that night…

 

“Why did you even sleep with me?” After saying it, Ignis was startled again. It sounded like a reprimand.

 

Dana then made a surprised expression again. Ignis regretted it but was curious about what she would say next.

 

“…I wanted to sleep with a man.”

 

Ignis raised an eyebrow. Wanted to sleep with a man? Why? Is it a trend among noble ladies? Or is it just sexual curiosity? No, more importantly- “So, why me?” There are plenty of men around.

 

Dana answered cautiously. “Because Lord Ignis was the most… suitable. I’m sorry to say this, but you were the best choice I had.” She fidgeted with her fingers as if gauging his reaction. “Did you feel bad that night?”

 

“…”

 

“I really enjoyed it. All of it.”

 

Ignis felt his once prickly heart smooth out and soften. He was the most suitable. The best choice. And she even said she enjoyed that night. Feeling like the corners of his mouth might lift into a smile, he covered his mouth with his fist and cleared his throat.

 

“Well. Yeah. It wasn’t too bad for me either.”

 

It wasn’t just ‘not too bad.’ It was so good that he couldn’t stop thinking about that night, to the point it became a problem if he didn’t avoid her.

 

Then Dana burst into laughter. “Thank you.”

 

“For what?”

 

“You made me feel better. I was actually a bit down.”

 

A bit down, my foot. You looked like you were about to cry. But since her face had finally brightened up, Ignis didn’t mention it. Instead, he turned away to hide his expression. “Wait here for a bit. I’ll get something for us to lie on.”

 

On the way here, he saw a field of reeds nearby. If they lay on the reeds, even for a while, it would relieve their fatigue.

 

After a short while, Ignis was snapping the reeds and thinking. Should I ask Danae to take me with her? He didn’t care whether as a guard or a servant. Just taking him with her was enough. She’s kind, so she won’t be able to ignore her. Therefore…

 

“…”

 

Suddenly, Ignis stopped plucking the reeds. He quickly lifted his head.

 

At that moment, a strong wind blew. Under the bright moonlight, the reeds swayed wildly… But the shadow of the reeds didn’t move.

 

Ignis realized. Something, no. Someone was over there.

 

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I didn’t know he had that side of him. Ignis, who had lost his memory, was indeed quite adorable. Lord Ignis, you’re cute.

 

Dana chuckled playfully, fiddling with the ring. But soon, her face lost its smile. This was the relic she had wanted so badly. When it was in Carl’s finger, it seemed small, but up close, this amber gem was quite large.

 

Well, Carl did have big hands. Dana thought of Carl as she touched the ring.

 

“Don’t go. Dana. I’m sorry.”

 

How annoying…

 

Her heart ached. She had thought it was because of his excellent act until the very end.

 

He wouldn’t have died, right?

 

Carl had monstrous healing power, so he won’t die easily. But he would probably be unconscious for a few days. Moreover, Ignis said he coated the dagger with a deadly poison.

 

It’s finally over.

 

Dana looked up at the sky and made her judgment. Maybe about 30 minutes left. The sun would start to rise soon. Then…

 

Huh?

 

Suddenly, a pigeon flapped its wings and flew over. It dropped a note in front of her and flew away again, just like when the eagle delivered a letter back then.

 

What’s this? How did they know where I was?

 

Dana felt a chill run down her spine as she picked up the note. And she flinched in surprise. The note, written in clunky red letters as if squeezed out of blood.

 

What’s this? Dana read it, but she couldn’t understand it. Because,

 

[Raios’s mother and Danae Windsor’s mother, your mother, are the same person.]

 

[In other words, you’re half-siblings with different fathers.]

 

It was such absurd content to comprehend. No, the note didn’t make sense at all.

 

[Therefore, never accept Raios. Don’t forgive him. That guy still tried to marry you despite knowing everything.]