I’m Trying to End This Possession Chapter 226

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Carl Windsor was caught.

 

“Over there, that one is my son, Carl.”

 

Carl was imprisoned inside a glass cell covered with a magical array. On top of that, he was wrapped from head to toe in black cloth, looking almost like a mummy. Not even a strand of hair, let alone his face, was visible.

 

Dana was flustered. That mummy, wait, is that really Carl? “Why is he like that? Is he hurt somewhere?”

 

“Of course not. That’s an ancient artifact. The cloth absorbs all bodily strength. It was used to subdue giants.”

 

“…”

 

“If he were to escape before being offered as a sacrifice, that would be troublesome, so he’s wrapped up like that.”

 

It was then.

 

“…!”

 

The black mummy, presumably Carl, slowly turned its head. The direction was toward Dana, where she was standing.

 

Dana felt a chill run down her spine and unconsciously stepped back. Is he looking at me right now…?

 

“Don’t worry. This room itself is a prison,” Rodrigo said, tapping the glass wall marked with magical runes and laughing. “Because of the magic, he can’t see or hear anything from the outside. It’s a black prison that blocks all senses.”

 

“A-Are you sure?”

 

“Of course. Besides, with his face wrapped in an artifact, how could he see anything?”

 

But no matter how she looked, right now, that mummy seemed to be staring straight at her…

 

“Dana. You still stand by your decision to choose Carl as the sacrifice, right?”

 

“Ah, yes. That’s right.”

 

It was at that moment.

 

“Haha…”

 

She heard a boy’s laughter. From beyond the glass wall, beneath the black bandages.

 

“Hahaha.”

 

“…”

 

Silence fell. Dana shot Rodrigo a glare filled with resentment and whispered through clenched teeth, “Didn’t you say this was a prison that blocks the senses?”

 

“I-It is. It’s a prison that blocks the senses.”

 

“But right now, that boy is clearly listening and mocking us.”

 

“No, it must be a coincidence. I’m telling you, he can’t hear.”

 

However…

 

“Ahahaha.” The laughter grew louder, as if driving a nail into the moment.

 

Rodrigo hurriedly glanced at Dana’s expression. “T-That’s strange. This shouldn’t be happening. Is it broken?”

 

Broken my foot! Furious, Dana shot Rodrigo a murderous glare. He flinched, lowering his head in fear.

 

Dana was so disgusted. She turned away. A mix of embarrassment and anger welled up inside her. What is this! Carl had heard it. He heard the conversation where ‘Dana’ chose him as the sacrifice. He would seek revenge, hate her, and resent her. If he found out she was the one who threw him into the Ice Lake… If he found out, then what?

 

Dana shook her head, shaking off her emotions. She quickly gathered her composure. Pull yourself together. Enough. Let’s not worry about such things.

 

The Ice Lake on June 5th, what Yustio asked for. What she needed to focus on until then was already decided.

 

Ignis. I’ll just focus on Ignis.

 

Fortunately, when Ignis escaped, he managed to bring three small orb bombs and a gun. Those would certainly come in handy during their escape.

 

Where should we run to? For the first few years, it might not be a bad idea to hide away in the mountains, just the two of them. After teaching Ignis enough manners and social skills… Yes. Then I’ll return. Don’t forget my true goal. Dana steeled her resolve.

 

As for Viego, he’d live just fine on his own, so there was no need to worry. Dana had not the slightest interest in that person’s affairs.

 

It was when Dana thought like that.

 

“But Viego needs to become stronger.”

 

Suddenly, Rodrigo’s words flashed through her mind.

 

“If he doesn’t kill a lamb and put it on the table, I’ll give him severe punishment.”

 

Maybe I should at least warn him. Dana thought she should at least tell him about the sheep, so Rodrigo wouldn’t punish him. Right, I’ll just give him a warning. Viego was still just a boy, after all.

 

Dana wandered around the Grand Cathedral, but couldn’t find Viego anywhere. Then he must be at the sheep pasture.

 

On the forest path leading there, Dana came across a familiar face. It was Demian Windsor. He was walking briskly toward her. His expression was stiff, and he only noticed Dana at the last moment, stopping in surprise. He looked so shocked that he hadn’t even noticed her presence.

 

“…Where are you going?”

 

“To Viego.”

 

“I suggest you don’t.”

 

“What?”

 

“I’ve warned you.”

 

What does that mean? But there was no further explanation.

 

Demian quickly hurried past her, almost as if he were running away. What on earth did he see to make him react like that?

 

Is there something there? There should be nothing but a small sheep pasture…

 

Feeling an ominous premonition, Dana walked quickly. The sheep were bleating loudly and aggressively on the green meadow. Just as she hurried past and was about to head for the distant barn, Dana immediately hid behind a tree.

 

“…”

 

Now she understood why Demian had left in such a hurry.

 

Demian Windsor, you damned b*stard… How could he just leave after seeing that? His own son was tied to a post, drenched in blood.

 

“Hey. How long do we have to wait?”

 

Two men were standing beside Viego.

 

“Wait. We need to drain more blood. To clear out the bad luck. If we take him as he is, we’ll be cursed.”

 

Dana stilled her presence and cautiously stepped back. Let’s go back. Don’t get involved. Frankly, there was no reason for her to go out of her way to save a boy whom even his own father abandoned.

 

She had a gun with her now. She felt like she could hit their heads if she fired… but the distance was too far. She could miss. If that happened, she would be in danger. Yes, it’s dangerous.

 

Besides, that boy was Viego Windsor. Right now, it was hard to believe that boy was Viego, but still, it was Viego. She had no obligation to risk her life for him.

 

Right. I’m not an idiot. Why should I do that? It’d be better to go back and call someone. But by the time she did, Viego would probably be taken away. He’d probably suffer something terrible. Maybe become an experiment subject. But that wasn’t her concern.

 

Dana turned away, ignoring the boy. Just like his own father had. At that moment, she felt as if she and the boy locked eyes.