I’m Trying to End This Possession Chapter 241

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“Wake up.”

 

It was a deep dawn.

 

“Wake up.”

 

A quiet voice resounded.

 

“Wake up.”

 

I don’t want to wake up.

 

The voice was so beautiful, like moonlight or the melody of the night…

 

“Wake up, Dana.”

 

The moment she thought like that, something had touched her cheek. Dana’s eyes flew open. A man was bracing himself against the bed, looking down at her. In the darkness, his pale platinum hair shimmered faintly…

 

“Viego?”

 

At that, the man’s brow creased slightly.

 

“I told you not to sleep and to wait.”

 

“Sorry. I didn’t even realize…”

 

Before she could even finish speaking, Viego tossed something onto the bed with a soft thud.

 

“Get changed.”

 

A shirt and trousers. Women’s activity wear.

 

Still half-asleep, Dana thought. Why is he suddenly giving me clothes? Though puzzled, she obediently followed his words. The moment she pulled at the ribbon at the front of her chemise to untie it, Viego silently turned his body away.

 

“You can look…”

 

When she muttered that drowsily, Viego, still showing her his back, replied irritably. “Don’t say something so pathetic.”

 

Ah. Right. I must have mistaken him for Demian in my half-asleep state. But it really didn’t matter if he looked.

 

Thinking hazily, Dana removed her nightclothes. Then she put on the shirt and trousers and fastened the belt. All done. When she lifted her head to say so, she realized that Viego was standing far away. Just moments ago, he had been right beside her, yet now he was all the way by the wall, standing with his back turned.

 

What is he doing? Is there something on the wall? Dana called out to him. “Viego, I’m done changing.”

 

At that, Viego turned and approached her. His face was like ice. “Get ready to leave.”

 

“Huh?”

 

“I’m taking you out of here.”

 

“Out? Where?”

 

“Outside the sanctuary.”

 

“…”

 

Outside sanctuary? But no one could enter or leave the sanctuary without Rodrigo’s permission.

 

“Did Lord Rodrigo say that was okay?”

 

“No.” Answering roughly, Viego checked his pocket watch. “Let’s go. There’s no time.”

 

“…”

 

Dana did not respond. He was going to leave the sanctuary without permission? That meant defying the master of the sanctuary. She could hardly believe it. Why?

 

Viego was always so loyal to Rodrigo. Why was he suddenly trying to disobey?

 

“Viego, did something happen? I’ll counsel you, so tell me.”

 

“Don’t talk nonsense. What qualifications do you have to counsel me?”

 

“Well, because I’m your—”

 

“Just say you understand and follow me.” Viego cut off her goodwill as if displeased. “That’s what you’re good at, isn’t it?”

 

“…”

 

That was true.

 

Dana looked at him awkwardly. Not knowing how to refuse, she didn’t want to reject whatever Viego wanted. But—

 

“Don’t ever leave this sanctuary without my permission.”

 

Rodrigo’s earnest warning came to her mind… For Dana, at any time and under any circumstances, Rodrigo’s words were always the first priority.

 

Perhaps sensing her inner conflict, Viego curled the corner of his mouth. “You don’t want to?”

 

“I’m sorry. I can do anything else, but this…”

 

“So my grandfather’s words take priority.”

 

“…”

 

An uncomfortable silence flowed between them. Viego, who had been staring at her in clear displeasure, slowly sat down on the edge of the bed. Then he tilted his head downward.

 

“Go ahead.”

 

“Huh?”

 

“You said you’d do anything else.” He gestured toward his black military boots. “There’s dust on them.”

 

“Okay.”

 

“Try cleaning them.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“With your mouth.”

 

“Okay.”

 

There was nothing to think about. Dana immediately knelt before him. As she slowly lowered her face and stuck her tongue, a frustrated sigh fell from above her head. And just before her tongue touched the boot, it slid away to the side. At the same time, a very strong hand seized her chin. It lifted her upward. Green eyes met hers. Burning with anger…

 

“This kind of dog-like behavior.”

 

Ah. Is he angry?

 

“…Don’t do it.” But soon Viego spoke coldly, as if having composed his emotions. “No matter who orders you, don’t do it.”

 

“…”

 

“Don’t do it. Get angry instead.”

 

Why should I get angry? I’m willing to do it. Dana couldn’t understand why Viego was displeased. Maybe it was because she won’t go outside the sanctuary.

 

“Are you angry?”

 

Fortunately, Dana knew how to calm a man’s anger. She carefully placed her hand on Viego’s thigh. In that instant, beneath her palm, she felt the muscle harden with astonishing speed. She stroked it gently, as if soothing him.

 

“Can I make you feel better?”

 

“…” Viego looked at her blankly. After a brief silence, he spoke in an extremely low voice. “No.”

 

“Ah, okay.”

 

So she couldn’t.

 

When Dana withdrew her hand, Viego covered his face with both hands. Rubbing it dry, he muttered, “You do something this absurd—” As if forcibly pressing down surging emotions, his voice broke. “Yet why can’t you do something as simple as leaving the sanctuary?”

 

“I can’t disobey Lord Rodrigo’s request. First, I need Lord Rodrigo’s permission—”

 

In the next moment, as if he did not want to hear another word, Viego reached out. His large hand covered her mouth. “Then let’s do this.” Meeting her gaze, he spoke quietly. “I’ll take you by force.”

 

What? Startled, she belatedly tried to turn her head, but his palm did not leave her mouth. Did he just cover my mouth? To keep me from screaming?

 

Rodrigo’s warning suddenly flashed through her mind.

 

“If someone tries to take you away, resist strongly. You must never obediently follow that one command!”

 

Dana tried to do so. It was just as she was about to scream ‘No!’

 

“—!”

 

Something was suddenly shoved into her mouth. As if he had anticipated it, Viego had gagged her with a handkerchief.

 

What is he doing?

 

She glared at him in disbelief, but Viego, as if having made up his mind, did not hesitate any longer. He grabbed her shoulders, pushed her back, lay her down on the floor, and climbed on top of her.

 

At that moment, Dana’s breath hitched. T-Too big. Viego’s frame, dominating her field of vision, overwhelmed her. He was larger than she had imagined. His broad shadow swallowed her whole. Moreover, the pressure of his military uniform heightened the intimidation, leaving her completely frozen. And instinctively, she knew. Resistance was meaningless. Even if she tried, it would be useless…

 

“If someone tries to take you away, you must resist to the end!”

 

Dana kicked at his shoulder. Wham! But instead of being pushed back, Viego came down even closer. Then, as if annoyed, he grabbed her ankle. One hand easily circled it.

 

“Don’t.”

 

You’re the one who should stop! She tried to kick with her other foot, but before she could, Viego pressed his knee firmly into her thigh. It hurts! When she frowned, she felt him ease the pressure of his knee slightly. Even so, she still could not move.

 

“Don’t struggle. You’ll get hurt.” And he says that as if it’s sincere advice.

 

Dana could not believe it. That refined Viego is acting like a thug right now! Please, don’t do this… She looked up at him with such eyes, tears brimming and trembling.

 

“…”

 

Viego did not take his gaze off her crying face. For a moment, he seemed captivated, but in reality, he was binding her ankles together, faithfully and without emotion.

 

He brought rope… Dana sobbed. Viego had come intending to kidnap her. To smuggle her outside the sanctuary. That must not happen. Rodrigo had said absolutely not to leave the sanctuary without his permission to her… A warning siren sounded in her twisted mind, something implanted in her head. Anxious, tears streamed down her face.

 

“Don’t cry.”

 

At that moment, Viego’s hand covered her eyes. She felt her damp tears soaking into his palm. Somehow, it felt as though his thumb wiped away her tears. As if cradling something far too fragile…

 

“Just sleep for a while.”

 

But it must have been an illusion. In the next moment, his fingers pressed hard against her temple.

 

“When you wake up, it’ll all be over.”

 

And darkness came.

 

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Viego placed the unconscious Dana into a luggage bag. It was a custom bag made just for her, for today. All the way back after putting her into the bag, no one suspected him.

 

“Viego Windsor.”

 

He even ran into his father, Demian, along the way.

 

“You, I heard you volunteered for the Daiana Church’s human experiments.”

 

Even Demian did not suspect him.

 

“As expected, the blood of Windsor cannot be deceived. You’re not in your right mind. Volunteering for human experiments. Viego, just what are you—”

 

“You’re only realizing that now?”

 

“I didn’t think you were still doing such things!”

 

Well, it is madness.

 

Viego was the first experimental subject of the Windsor family. For the past ten years, he had consistently offered himself as a laboratory rat. Thanks to that, not only Rodrigo and the priests, but even the radical faction of the barbarians had come to trust him deeply.

 

“Did you want the successor’s seat at the Daiana Church that badly? To make yourself the church’s dog…”

 

“Aren’t you the same, Father?”

 

“What?”

 

“The incident ten years ago. I know about it too.”

 

“…”

 

“Didn’t you block Dana’s escape to curry favor with the church?”

 

At that moment, Demian’s eyes sharpened. “What do you think you know to say something like that?”

 

“What is there that I don’t know?”

 

“I… loved her. I’m different from you, whose eyes are blinded by power.”

 

Love? So it’s love… For a moment, Viego almost laughed. So your love means messing with a perfectly sane woman’s head and turning her into a plaything. The accusation reached his lips, but he barely swallowed it. Instead, he said something else. “Please give my regards to my biological mother.”

 

With that, Viego walked away steadily. He knew Demian’s gaze followed him, but it held only anger and contempt. There was no suspicion in it.

 

On the way to the harbor, no one suspected or stopped Viego. Neither the paladins nor the priests. Literally no one…

 

“Milord, are you leaving already?”

 

“Yes.”

 

Since the arson incident caused by Carl Windsor, the ships of the sanctuary were managed under strict security. Whoever it was, before sailing, they had to undergo thorough baggage inspections. But—

 

“Please wait a moment. We will prepare immediately!”

 

Viego was an exception. It was only natural. He was officially recognized as the next leader of the Daiana Church, the one who would become the master of this land.

 

“It is ready! Please board.”

 

Viego nodded and stepped onto the ship. Each step was so easy that it almost made him laugh hollowly. Easy. It was truly too easy. To walk through these simple steps, he had given up more than ten years of his life. For today and this very moment. The moment of rescuing Dana from the sanctuary.