I’m Trying to End This Possession Chapter 200

“That’s difficult. I’d rather not talk about this anymore.”

 

“…”

 

“Sorry.”

 

Dana felt hurt by his firm refusal. It wasn’t just anyone, but why did it sting so much to be rejected by Carl…?

 

As her eyes began to redden, Carl’s expression quickly turned pale. “Don’t cry, okay?”

 

“Why do you keep saying no to me?”

 

“You know why. Because I’m worried about you.”

 

“Stop saying that. In the end, you’re just using ‘I’m worried’ as an excuse to refuse me.”

 

“Sorry, I’m sorry.” Even as he tried to comfort her, the corners of Carl’s lips kept twitching.

 

Dana noticed. Carl found her adorable. He looked like he couldn’t stand how cute she was when she begged and pouted. That was so irritating, it made her angry.

 

How long is this guy going to treat me like a child? She wishes he would just see her as a woman.  If he had any romantic desire for her, she could control him more easily. Dana actually hoped he would be that way.

 

Curious, Dana climbed onto his lap, pressed her upper body against his chest, and wrapped her arms around his neck. She was wearing thick clothes, so it wasn’t obvious, but she wasn’t wearing any underwear today. With their bodies pressed together so tightly, he should be able to feel everything, the shape and even the texture.

 

“Why are you doing this all of a sudden?” But Carl only stroked her head gently in a kind voice, just smiling softly. His eyes were clear, without a hint of ulterior motive. There wasn’t even the slightest sexual tension.

 

Dana hid her irritation and pleaded. “If you just leave things as they are, you will die, Uncle. That’s why you’re so desperate to go to the Ice Lake, isn’t it?”

 

“That’s not something you need to worry about, Dana.”

 

“How am I supposed not to worry? Or are you planning to kill me again and take me to the Ice Lake?”

 

“How could I do that to you, Dana, the cutest girl in the world? I can’t.”

 

He brushed it off jokingly, but still… That was something Dana herself wondered about. This guy was so good at making plans to kill her, but always failed. It was because he found her too cute, and let his feelings get in the way.

 

But one day, he might succeed. When he stopped finding her so adorable. At least, that wasn’t today. Even now, he looked like he was itching to nibble her, as if she were an irresistibly cute kitten or puppy.

 

“You can do it if you want.”

 

“Huh?”

 

“You want to kiss me, don’t you?”

 

“What?” The next moment, Carl’s face flushed bright red. “D-Did I say that out loud? Did I? I really said it?”

 

“…”

 

What a fool.

 

“You can do it. But in return, let me purify you, Uncle.”

 

“S-Such a scary deal…”

 

Even as he muttered, Carl couldn’t hold back any longer and showered her forehead and cheeks with kisses. They were soft, light pecks, the kind you’d give to a precious baby. And as she expected… He didn’t go for her lips.

 

Why not kiss me on the lips? If he really only thought she was cute, shouldn’t he be able to kiss her on the lips, too? Dana tilted her face toward him, making it natural for their lips to touch. But like a ghost, Carl pulled back just before their lips met.

 

“One week.” Then, he lifted her up and set her down beside him. Gently, he tidied up her messy hair and spoke kindly. “Let’s try it for one more week and decide after that.”

 

“There’s no need for that…”

 

“You might change your mind, Dana.” Carl pinched her soft cheek and squished it playfully. “For exactly one week, try purifying me. If it becomes too hard, you can stop. If you can keep going, keep purifying me.”

 

“…”

 

“When the time comes, I’ll lend you the relic, just as you want. But you must use it only to revive Ignis. I’ll go with you to make sure.”

 

It was a bit frustrating due to the delay, but it wasn’t a bad offer.

 

Dana nodded. “Alright. I’ll try purifying you for a week before I decide.”

 

“Good. Let’s do that.” He stroked her head as if to praise her courage. Just like praising a little child…

 

At that moment, Dana realized, almost instinctively. Throughout their conversation, Carl hadn’t lied. But he hadn’t told the truth either.

 

* * *

After Carl left, Dana was about to head straight to the Holy Mother Chapel.

 

“The church leader asked me to deliver this message.”

 

Natty arrived. Viego had sent her some documents.

 

These are contracts… Dana sat back down and reviewed the documents. They summarized the verbal agreements she’d made with Viego. Just as he had met her demands, she had to fulfill his as well. Viego was the kind of person who always put everything into writing. Well, it’s better for both sides to have a contract in advance.

 

Dana read through the documents. The first clause was about the most important thing—the child. To produce an heir to continue the Windsor family line.

 

Well. She wondered how that would turn out. She’d blurted out that she would bear Viego’s child, but it felt really odd. Viego seems to be pushing hard on purpose.

 

Viego was not simple. He wasn’t someone you could judge just by what you saw. The likelihood that he actually wanted a child with her was low, in Dana’s opinion. Maybe he wanted to scare her so she’d back off, or hoped she’d come up with another plan.

 

As she considered the possibilities, Dana moved to the next clause. Omit the wedding ceremony, only file for marriage registration. Dana snorted. That was perfect. A cumbersome wedding ceremony would only be a hassle.

 

Purify the Rotten Land that has appeared on the continent. Dana put a star next to this part.

 

Purification. That was why she existed in this world, and why they had created her. So there was no way she’d do it for free. She planned to demand something every time she purified.

 

…So I’ll have to return to the empire soon, that’s for sure. This time, she’d be returning as Danaena Rolland.

 

Danae Windsor and Danaena Rolland were identical except for their eye color. Everyone would realize there was some connection between Danae Windsor and Danaena Rolland. Anyone sharp enough would probably figure out she was Danae Windsor herself. When she brought up this concern, Viego was astonishingly nonchalant.

 

“What does it matter? No one would dare say anything in front of me.”

 

Dana was impressed by his arrogance and shamelessness. After all, who would dare ask Viego if he’d married his own sister in front of him?

 

Besides, that wasn’t really a problem for Dana, either. The real problem was—Raios.

 

Raios, who had become the emperor. She wouldn’t be able to avoid meeting Raios again. Just thinking of him gave Dana goosebumps.

 

If he saw her—if they met again—Raios would surely see through her identity. Would he really leave her alone? He even kidnapped me when I tried to marry Rumie.

 

But back then, she’d lost all her memories and had been completely defenseless. Now, things were different. She wouldn’t be caught off guard this time. Dana knew how to stop Raios.

 

Yustio. Raios’s uncle. The former emperor, who had now become the pope of the Ramun Church. He was Raios’s nemesis. If anyone could help her, it would be him…

 

Just then, bang! The door burst open.

 

“What are you doing?” It was Noah. He rushed in, fierce as a wintry storm, and demanded, “I just heard something outrageous.” His golden hair was disheveled. He was breathing hard and questioned her sharply as if he’d just run over in a hurry. “I heard you promised to marry Brother. Is it true?”

 

Ah… Dana sighed. It had somehow turned out that way. Neither comfort nor apology seemed meaningful, so she nodded calmly. “Yes. That’s how it happened.”

 

Bang! Noah immediately slammed his fist into the wall. “Are you insane?” His trembling fist was embedded in the cracked wall. He shouted fiercely, “After what happened between us last night, you’re going to become my sister-in-law?”