I’m Trying to End This Possession – Chapter 189

Author: alyalia

Suddenly reminded of fragments of old memories, Dana just smiled coldly. She slowly opened her eyes, then gently but firmly pushed Rumie away.

“I’m sorry, Brother.”

Once again, Dana felt it acutely. The Rumie who loved her no longer exists.

“Do you know why I want to become a priestess?”

He didn’t exist anywhere in this world.

“It’s because I want to stay longer in the Sanctuary.”

In her memories, in the vanished past. That was where he only existed.

“Because I’ve fallen for Lord Noah.”

“…What?”

“That’s why I want to become a priestess. I want to spend more time with Lord Noah in the sanctuary.”

At that, Rumie’s lips tightened. He was expressionless for a moment, then let out a wry smile as if he found it difficult to respond.

Did he think she was being childish? Maybe he thought she was a foolish, empty-headed girl. But it didn’t matter. Not anymore. Truly.

“I want to find a partner and build a family, just like Brother did.”

“…”

“You have a wife you love too, Brother.” Dana felt satisfied that her voice and her heart remained calm and unwavering as she said those words.

After watching her with a strange look for a while, Rumie nodded. “Alright. Then do as you wish.”

“You understand?”

“Of course. If anything, I’m sorry for trying so hard to persuade you. I guess I got a bit overexcited because I finally have such a cute little sister.” He playfully pinched her cheek. “Hurry inside and take care of Noah. Maybe you can win his favor while you’re at it.” Patting her on the shoulder, Rumie passed her by.

Dana quietly watched his retreating figure. At last, Rumie had given up. Once he returned to the empire, she would probably never see him again. This might be their last long conversation. No—Perhaps this was truly the end of her connection with Rumie. Yes, that would actually be for the best.

Dana took a deep breath, steadying her emotions, then turned and went back into Noah’s room. Noah was still asleep.

He’s really asleep, right? She poked his cheek. His skin was warm and smooth. But there was no reaction. It seemed like he was deeply unconscious.

“Noah.”

“…”

“Little brat.”

“…”

“Serial killer.”

“…”

There was no response. Once she was sure, Dana began searching the room in earnest. There was no time. She had to find the key before Noah woke up. She thoroughly searched the desk drawers and nightstand, which seemed the most suspicious. But she couldn’t find the key.

Where on earth did he put it? Then, deep inside one of the drawers, Dana found some documents. What is this? Dana glanced over at Noah, then pulled the papers out.

Operation Shield Break? Dana hesitated for a moment, then started flipping through the report. It might be information about the Daiana Church.

<Operation Commander: Miona Kruz

Operation Assistants: Sandra Rolland, Noah Windsor>

Dana couldn’t believe her eyes. Those names were familiar. Miona, Sandra, and even Noah? What’s with the combination? Did the three of them team up for something? The thought almost made her laugh.

If Sandra saw Noah now, she’d probably lose her mind and pounce on him. Noah was exactly Sandra’s type. A handsome face, masculine build. Sometimes, there was even a strangely seductive look in his eyes. That was typical of Sandra’s lovers, and of Carl too.

That woman, she’d definitely try to seduce Noah, even if he used to be her family. Not that Noah would ever fall for her, but—

<Objective:

—Seal all of Rumie Rolland’s memories regarding <Dana>.>

What is this? An operation to erase Rumie’s memories? To erase his memories of Dana? Messing with Rumie’s mind? Sandra, Miona, and Noah forming a team for something like this?

Dana quickly flipped through the report. One page, then another, and another. The more she read, the more her lips trembled. Her throat tightened out of shock.

How could they do something like this?

The operation report contained everything. What Rumie had gone through, why he had to go through it, and who had done it to him. The events of that day were recorded in detail.

* * *

“I was the one who made that operation a success.”

Miona let out a soft laugh.

“Dana will be reading that report soon.”

Her voice echoed through the underground prison.

“All the information in that report is true, so she’ll have no choice but to believe it. Only one thing is fake, the name Noah Windsor.” Even though the fact that Lady Sandra participated is true, she added with a shrug. “But when Dana reads that report, she’ll misunderstand Lord Noah. She’ll distance herself from him and lose trust in him.”

“…”

“And… she’ll come after me, right?” Miona’s crimson eyes sparkled with anticipation. “Dana and I are going to fight. Who will you cheer for?”

“….”

“Cheer for me, since I’m going to win. I’ll lure Dana to me and hand her over to the leader.” Miona smiled sweetly at the green eyes watching her. “If I succeed in this operation, I’ll be greatly rewarded.”

And so, she would finally change her fate. Yes. I’ll change my fate.

Allice’s friend, the maid Miona. That was the fate given to her. If she had lived as she was told, Miona would not be here. She would have been waiting on Allice, catering to her whims, hopelessly in love with a man she could never have.

“Miona, can you go instead of me? Please?”

She remembered it clearly. Long ago, when she had to go to the monastery in Allice’s place.

“Can you go instead? Please? Miona.”

Allice was sentenced to the monastery as punishment for helping the Windsor estate rebels.

“You just have to wear a wig and pretend to be me, Miona. Please?”

Miona hadn’t wanted to go, but she had no choice. Allice was all she had. How could she refuse Allice’s request? Realistically, it was impossible to refuse. What if Allice cast her aside? She would have been out on the street. So Miona had to go to the monastery in Allice’s place.

Of course, as compensation, I got Lord Carl’s clothes and comforted myself in body and mind. But Miona had hated that feeling. That dependent sensation of having to entrust her life to someone else’s mercy.

Still, in the end, it worked out for me. At the monastery, Miona found an opportunity to change her fate. She met the anti-church leader faction of the Daiana Church.

“Miss Miona, don’t you want to change the fate God gave you?”

Miona didn’t miss her chance. She entered the sanctuary and worked as a spy for the anti-church leader faction, quickly rising to success. By successfully completing Operation ‘Shield Break,’ she was recognized for her abilities. She quickly rose to the position of anti-church leader faction executive, gaining access to classified information, including information about ‘Yeon Dana’ and her clones.

I’ll succeed with this operation too. If she succeeded, she would receive a great reward. That man, Carl Windsor. She had been promised she could have him as her prize. So—

“Lord Carl, please hold on a little longer,” Miona whispered to the handsome man trapped behind the iron bars. “I’ll come rescue you soon.”

Miona stroked the bars. It was thick and hard. Was it because she was watching him while she did so? It almost felt like she was touching him instead.

Ah, that day will come soon. It wouldn’t be long now. The day she could touch him, not the bars, but all of him…

As her thirst rose, Miona licked her lips. The man she’d only ever watched from afar as her friend’s father, soon, she would have him beneath her. She’d have to bear Allice’s sibling soon. Become Allice’s new stepmother.

So I have to make sure this operation succeeds.

Money, power, and a man. Soon, she’d have them all in her grasp. This would be her new destiny.