I’m Trying to End This Possession Chapter 221

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“I think it would be good for you to learn how to shoot.”

 

One day, out of the blue, Viego Windsor made the suggestion.

 

“Shooting? Did something happen all of a sudden?”

 

“No. It’s just…” Viego paused for a moment before continuing. “You should be able to protect your own body.”

 

At a glance, his face looked cold, but his gaze was surprisingly gentle. Dana liked that contradiction. Outwardly, he seemed very cold and heartless, as if he didn’t have blood or tears. But once you got to know him, he was actually warm-hearted.

 

Dana liked Viego. She liked the scent of stiff paper that seemed to come from him. The thoughtful consideration he showed while pretending not to care. His solemn, low voice made you feel reverent just by listening. She liked all of it.

 

“If Brother is the one teaching me, I would be grateful.”

 

* * *

“You’re awake, Lady Danawin.”

 

Dana stared blankly at the ceiling, slowly chewing over the dream she’d just had. What she’d seen just now was a memory from when she was ‘Danae Windsor’. A memory from before things went sour between her and Viego.

 

Once Dana fully understood the contents of the dream, she sprang upright. I remember everything.

 

June 1, 1811. The first day she returned to the past and possessed Danawin’s body. On that first day, at that first moment, Dana remembered nothing. Her memories had been completely gone.

 

“My goodness, Lady Danawin has opened her eyes!”

 

Servants chattered noisily. Amid their amazement, Dana could only blink. Because her mind had been in a blank state. But as time passed, her memories gradually returned.

 

I came from the future. My name is Yeon Dana. Yustio ordered me to do something. That’s why I came here.

 

And now, after sleeping one night and waking up, today was June 2, 1811. Dana recovered her memories. Still, even with Yustio’s help, my memories weren’t intact. Even so, it was fortunate that everything had returned in just one day.

 

“You’re awake.”

 

Dana turned her head. An exceedingly handsome man was approaching. A man with long, platinum-blond hair cascading down, an appearance as pure and immaculate as a chaste seeker. Rodrigo Windsor… He was the current leader of the Daiana Church.

 

“How do you feel?”

 

She gritted her teeth. How could someone so utterly vile inside look so sacred on the outside? On top of that, perhaps because he consumed holy water, he appeared as a young man.

 

“I feel perfectly fine.”

 

“I see. That’s a relief.” Rodrigo smiled faintly. “Dana. I’m truly glad you’ve woken up.” His face looked genuinely moved, unable to contain his emotion.

 

Well, this man did cry yesterday…

 

When ‘Danawin’ opened her eyes, upon hearing the news, Rodrigo Windsor had run out barefoot. Actually, ‘barefoot’ didn’t even cover it. It seemed he ran out in the middle of bathing, as he appeared with only a towel wrapped around his lower body. Rodrigo Windsor stared at her with a foolish, vacant expression, then abruptly turned around. A short while later, he reappeared, neatly dressed.

 

“Get up. There’s somewhere we need to go.”

 

And with that, he took her to a forbidden zone where a black core was embedded. When she demonstrated purification there, Rodrigo slumped to the ground and began shedding tears all by himself.

 

The power of purification. The ability that the Windsor family had desperately tried to create finally blossomed in his generation.

 

“If there’s anything you need, say the word. Whatever you desire, I’ll bring it to you.”

 

Perhaps that’s why. There was such overwhelming affection in Rodrigo’s eyes that it felt burdensome. It was to the point that he looked like a boy experiencing his first love, making her feel sick to her stomach.

 

“I said I’d introduce you to your family today, didn’t I? They’re waiting for you.”

 

At those words, Dana’s spine stiffened.

 

“Your husband is waiting.”

 

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At last, Dana met him for the first time.

 

“My name is Demian Windsor.”

 

Demian Windsor, the man she’d only heard about. The man who would later leave all his assets to Danae Windsor. And the current Duke Windsor. However… What’s wrong with the way he looks? There was a bluish bruise around his eye, and his face was rigid.

 

Demian recited his lines stiffly, as if he’d been forced. “After giving birth, you’ll go to the empire as my wife.”

 

“…”

 

“As your legal husband, I will take responsibility for your care, so please trust me and follow me.” His voice made it clear he found this situation repulsive. Anyone could tell he hadn’t come here willingly.

 

And then—

 

“This child is my son, Viego Windsor.”

 

“…”

 

“Come now, Viego. This is your mother. You should greet her.”

 

A small, fairy-like boy bowed his head. The corner of Dana’s lips twitched. Was he seven, or maybe eight? Viego was shockingly cute. And on top of that… He’s wearing a ribbon.

 

At that age, it was customary to wear a ribbon instead of a tie with one’s shirt, but still. For some reason, Dana found it deeply shocking. Viego, wearing a ribbon!

 

At that moment, Rodrigo spoke gently. “Dana, you should know this as well. Men have a duty to sow as many seeds as possible.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Demian also fulfilled that duty and produced a son named Viego. Though he is not your biological child, embrace him with love.” Then he added in a mocking tone, “Unfortunately, Viego has never been raised under the care of his birth mother.”

 

At that, Demian’s face froze.

 

Rodrigo smiled softly. “Demian, so don’t be awkward. Bring Viego’s birth mother here as well.”

 

“…”

 

“You must introduce her to me. Viego deserves to grow up receiving his mother’s love.”

 

After a moment, Demian spoke in a voice barely containing his rage. “I told you. That woman is dead. And besides, she was just a common prostitute. I hardly even remember who she was.”

 

“Do you think I don’t know that you took that woman along on every voyage you made under the pretext of adventure?”

 

Demian’s face went deathly pale in shock.

 

With an amused expression, Rodrigo continued, “Bring that woman to the sanctuary.”

 

“…”

 

“What? Do you think I’d harbor prejudice just because she’s a barbarian from the north?”

 

Clang! The fork slipped from Demian’s hand.

 

“Bring her before I go and fetch her myself.” As if none of this shocked him at all, Rodrigo calmly cut into his steak. “If I find her first, I’ll cut off her arms and legs, tear out her tongue, and then sell her as a slave to her own people.”

 

Demian screamed in response. “Don’t touch her! That woman will never, absolutely never, take part in your experiments!”

 

Dana immediately realized it. Demian isn’t on their side. Demian Windsor despised the Daiana Church. Is that why he ran away?

 

In the future, Demian Windsor would disappear without a trace and be declared dead. It was shortly after leaving all his property to his daughter, Danae Windsor, that he vanished. Had Demian fled the Windsor family? Or had he been murdered?

 

“I can’t stand this disgusting meal any longer. Kill me or spare me as you like, Father!”

 

Demian stormed out of the room. He irresponsibly leaves his only son behind. But perhaps accustomed to the clashes between his father and grandfather, Viego continued eating with a doll-like, expressionless face. And that boy became Rodrigo’s next target.

 

“Viego, why aren’t you eating the meat? Is the meal displeasing to you?”

 

“…”

 

“Or are you still practicing that vegetarian nonsense?”

 

Dana was startled. Viego only ate vegetables? Moreover, at such a young age? But she soon understood. Children could go through such phases. The Viego she’d met as an adult hadn’t been particularly picky about food.

 

“That’s pork. Pigs are low-intelligence creatures that smell. Unlike the cute animals you like so much, they’re extremely ugly. So it’s fine to eat them.”

 

“Pigs…” Viego finally opened his mouth, speaking clearly. “Pigs are intelligent.”

 

“What?”

 

“I’ve heard that according to research, pigs possess intelligence comparable to that of three or four-year-old children. And above all, they regard humans as equals.”

 

“Hah…”

 

“And pigs are plenty cute.”

 

A vein bulged on Rodrigo’s neck. “Eat the meat.”

 

“I don’t want to.”

 

“Eat it.”

 

“I don’t want to.”

 

“Eat—”

 

“I don’t want to.”

 

At last, Rodrigo exploded at his much younger grandson. “You little brat, Viego Windsor! How dare you talk back!”

 

“Then I’ll just ignore you.”

 

“Can someone so weak lead the Windsor family? How dare you pity mere animals?! You really do take after your father—!”

 

At that moment, Bang! The dining room burst open.

 

“You f*cking swindler.”

 

Dana almost sprang to her feet.

 

“You dog-like b*stard.”

 

Her mind went white with shock.

 

“I’ll kill you.”

 

A boy with disheveled red hair, dressed in a white gown, eyes sharp like a beast’s. It was Ignis.

 

Staggering forward like a wounded animal, the boy shouted, “I’ll kill you!”

 

Rodrigo burst into laughter, looking pleased. “What a fine spirit. Yes, that’s how a man should be. Still, you lack dignity. One can’t hide a lowly origin.” He clicked his tongue, appraising the boy from head to toe like an object. “When we return to the empire, I’ll have to teach you proper etiquette and scrub away that vulgarity clinging to you.”

 

“Don’t make me laugh! Who would—!” Ignis charged with bloodshot eyes, grabbed a knife from the table. “I’ll ki—!”

 

Thud. In that instant, a blade pierced through Ignis’s abdomen and burst out the other side. Dana gasped and covered her mouth.

 

“Ugh…”

 

With a thud, the boy collapsed to the floor.

 

The knight who had stabbed him bowed respectfully to Rodrigo. “My apologies, Leader.”

 

“How did that wretch manage to escape when you stand guard?”

 

“That, Lord Carl smashed the laboratory doors…”

 

“What? That madman again!”

 

“That’s not all. Lord Carl also infiltrated the underground lab and stole the bomb…”

 

Booom! At that moment, a massive explosion sounded from somewhere. Screams echoed in the distance, followed by the thunderous sound of a collapsing building.

 

“…He said he wanted to test its performance…”

 

“…”

 

“It seems he’s conducting the test now.”

 

“…”

 

“I’m very sorry.”

 

Rodrigo’s face went pale. He clutched the back of his neck and staggered before collapsing back into his chair. Then, as though hypnotizing himself, he began muttering. “It’s fine. It’s fine, Rodrigo. I still have Dana. Even if all my offspring are failures and trash… I still have Dana, my successful work…” He was even tearing up as he spoke.

 

As expected, that man was truly strange. Dana pretended not to hear his revolting nonsense, watching as the knight dragged Ignis away.

 

So Ignis was being experimented on at this time. A surge of anxiety and impatience washed over her. Her insides burned painfully. While staying here, was there anything she could do for him? So he wouldn’t have to die that way in the future…

 

“I’m sorry you had to witness something so unpleasant, Dana. You’re close to your due date, so you should be keeping both mind and body calm.”

 

At those words, Dana looked steadily at Rodrigo. He seemed to have composed himself.

 

Rodrigo was far more bizarre a person than she’d imagined. Truly, many things were different. The most different of all was… Wait, shouldn’t I be heavily pregnant right now? Dana looked down at her flat stomach.

 

Danawin wasn’t pregnant. She clearly knew that ‘Danawin’ was Raios’s biological mother, and they were all treating Dana as though she were pregnant. It doesn’t feel like they’re acting. To their eyes, Dana truly appeared to be a full-term pregnant woman. Are they all under some kind of spell? Is everyone seeing the illusion together?

 

Danawin had not been pregnant. So then, who gave birth to Raios? Where did Raios come from?