SPMB - Chapter 110

SPMB - Chapter 110

My Body Has Been Possessed By Someone

"What?"

"He committed suicide in prison, leaving a suicide note."

Even though he said that there was something unclear in Kalen's mind.

Was it really suicide?

There were a lot of suspicious things, but Kalen didn't bother talking about them. He didn't want to disturb her weak heart with something so useless.

"Sister, please return by boat tomorrow morning. This island is dangerous, so it would be best to leave as soon as possible."

"Okay."

Kanna also wanted to leave this damn island quickly.

"Father and you are going to stay here, right?"

"Yes. We will go back together after everything is done."

"Yeah, I see." 

Kanna's head turned calmly.

My father spoke Korean. It's clear he has some secret. 

'And my father has a secret room.'

Like Bluebeard's room, there is a strict order that no one can enter it.

'I'll have to see what's in there while my father is away.'

There will definitely be something related to Korea. It was not a prediction but a certainty. 

'Yeah, something will come out. And maybe, there may be a clue to the phenomenon that goes back and forth between Korea and this world.'

When Kanna thought that, hope burned in her heart.

***

The next day, Kanna found Sylvienne Valentino at the port.

He was talking with Raphael where the ship was docked. As Kanna approached, Sylvien seemed to notice and stopped talking with Raphael.

"Your Excellency the Duke."

“Miss Kanna.”

When Kanna bowed her knees in a respectful manner, Sylvien also bowed in the same manner. Her greeting was so dry that it was hard to believe they were a married couple.

"Are you leaving now?"

"Yes. Your Excellency, what are you doing here?"

"Raphael is also returning on this ship."

"Okay."

Kanna heard he arrived yesterday, but he's heading back right away. She thought it was strange, but she wasn't particularly curious.

'Anyway, it's not like Sylvien to see you off in person.'

It is because of this aspect that Joo-hwa turned into the embodiment of jealousy.

That cold-blooded man who seemed to have no affection at all was the only one who behaved like a human being, Raphael.

"It's all right, Your Excellency the Duke. Even if that wasn't the case, I had something to talk about..."

He glanced at Raphael as if asking him to get out of the way. Raphael quietly retreated.

Finally, when they were alone, Kanna spoke directly.

"I got permission from my father."

Then Sylvien tilted her head as if puzzled.

"Allow? What do you mean?"

"Divorce."

“Ah.”

"When you return to the capital after work this time, please initiate divorce proceedings immediately."

Sylvien laughed awkwardly.

"Miss Kanna, I will not stop once I proceed with this."

That's great. Kanna was glad to hear his words for the first time.

"Unlike before, this incident cannot be undone. It's not something I can laugh about alone like I used to."

Kanna realized what he was saying. Things of the past 7 years. All kinds of shows that Joo-hwa put on to get his attention. Sylvien still considered it one of those things.

"My meaning does not change."

At those words, the corners of Sylvien's mouth rose strangely. He was silent for a moment, brushing his fingers across his chin.

"It doesn't change?" 

Kanna's shoulders stiffened at the sudden lowering of her voice. Sylvien smiled dryly and stared at her.

"Can you take responsibility for that?"

"I don't say anything I can't take responsibility for. I believe His Excellency the Duke will do the same."

"It is an honor. I never thought your trust in me would be so strong."

"Yes, to be precise, I believe in our contract."

As if ending the conversation, Kanna declared firmly. 

"I'll see you in the capital then, Your Excellency. I hope you come back safely."

And then she bent her knees and said goodbye.

Sylvienne, who was quietly looking down at the scene, suddenly took a step forward.

She was startled and tried to back away, but before she could, he grabbed her hand. He pulled it firmly.

"...!"

And Sylvien lowered his head. His lips came down on the back of her hand. It was a brief, fleeting contact. The next moment, Sylvien lightly let go of her hand. And he smiled calmly. 

"Then proceed carefully. Let's discuss the details in the capital."

"... What are you doing now?"

Then Sylvien raised one eyebrow. As he was about to turn around, he turned her body and faced him again.

"What do you mean?"

"What you just did to the back of my hand."

"Well, Miss Kanna, what do you think it does?"

He asked as if he was genuinely curious.

"Is there a problem with my personnel?"

"..."

Kanna was irritated, but he was actually right. Kissing the back of her hand was one of the most common greetings for a Lady in aristocratic society. In fact, Argon also gave the same greeting.

But what Sylvien did to her. That was the problem. He hasn't done that even once in the past 7 years.

Kanna responded bluntly.

"I'm naturally very resistant to unfamiliar things. I will feel at ease if you just do what you have done so far."

"It's already been over seven years since we became husband and wife, Miss Kanna.”

Sylvien gently pushed away her anger.

"It is not a short period. It's enough time for both of us to experience change."

Enough time to make a change?

Kannq can't figure out what it means. It was a sentence with so many meanings. At the same time, it was a statement that did not reveal any sincerity.

Either empty. Or it was hidden tightly.

"You're not trying to overturn the divorce, are you? You promised to do whatever I want."

"Of course." 

Sylvien's blue eyes sparkled. He was astonished by the blatant interest in those eyes.

'Why is he like that? Are you sane?"

Kanna didn't know if he was mistaken, but he seemed to be quite entertained by this conversation. At what point did you find it fun?

Kanna doesn't understand.

"Keep your promise."

"Of course, Miss Kanna. You can trust me."

Sylvien bowed politely and said goodbye 

"Then, please return safely."

***

'Ah, I'm exhausted...'

After finishing the ambiguous conversation with Sylvien, Kanna went straight to the deck. The boat departed with a loud horn sound. Kanna sighed as she watched the island getting further and further away.

Is this what it would be like to deal with someone wearing a very beautiful glass mask? 

If you talk to SyIvien, your energy will completely decrease.

"I'm so glad we can get divorced soon."

There is a lot to do when she returns to the capital.

While her father is away, she has to go into the secret room and prepare for divorce.

"Madam, be careful. What are you going to do if you fall into the sea?" 

As Kanna leaned against the railing, Claude carefully advised her. His dark golden hair sparkled dazzlingly in the sunlight.

"Sir Claude would be nice."

"Yes?"

"Because you're a handsome blonde man."

"Right. Plus, I have blue eyes."

He grinned as if showing off his treasure.

"I don't know why God gave me blonde hair and blue eyes. I just feel sorry for the Ladies who have suffered heartache because of me."

"And..."

It's a great joke with great confidence. Kanna giggled. 

"Is Sir Claude married?"

"Did I do it?"

"I don't think you did it." 

"Wouldn't you have done it?"

"Stop playing around." 

They've become a bit closer, right? When Kanna glared harshly, Claude smiled brightly and shrugged his shoulders. 

"Sorry. I haven't done it yet."

"That would be nice."

She's really jealous. As she was swallowing those words, a strong wind blew.

The hat flew off.

'Ah, my hat.' 

Hello, goodbye. Kannq didn't even look back because she knew she wouldn't be able to catch it anyway.

At that time, Claude's expression darkened.

"Lord Claude? What's wrong?"

When she saw that his gaze was focused beyond her, she turned around. And saw....

" Raphael."

Raphael was approaching her, holding her hat.

"Thank you. How did you catch this?"

"I was lucky." 

He answered briefly. And after handing over the hat, he immediately bowed politely and left.

"..."

As expected, he's still avoiding Kanna.

Kanna became a little embarrassed and stared at his receding back. The women around him were seen watching him with blank eyes as if they were fascinated. 

"Don't get close to that priest." 

At that time, Claude suddenly intervened.

"His name is Raphael. It seems like he has a fondness for that apostate priest, but it's best not to get close to him."

"What is the reason?"

"He is a dangerous person."

At that moment, Kanna almost burst out laughing. The joke is harsh. She thinks the baby rabbit is more dangerous than Raphael.

'Even the rabbit is too strong for Raphael. It should be about the same amount... No, I think Raphael would lose even if he fights Yang.'

Didn't he live his life being bullied even by Joo-hwa, the weakest person in this world?

Suddenly, Kanna thought of Raphael, who didn't even think about dodging the rock thrown by Joo-hwa and got hit by it.

Not even one. He got hit by five rocks.

However, he did not dodge even once but stood there as if she could hit him if she wanted to, silently becoming a target.

How stupid it was.

"Don't be fooled by that man's appearance. Duchess, get rid of the prejudice that good-looking men must be nice."

"Sir Claude, Orsini is my younger brother. But do you think there would be such prejudice?" 

It was truly a perfect example.

"I see. It's okay to be unbiased."

"Of course."

"Anyway, he is a dangerous person, so you should never approach him. He's an apostate priest, right?"

A priest who has been stripped of his priesthood. Is it that dangerous?

"Do you know that the Great Temple is a closed group made up of incestuous marriages?" 

"I know."

"But do you think such an organization would allow a priest who left the group to wander around as he pleases? A great temple is a place where you can get killed rather than do that."

Claude pretended to slit his own throat. Kanna became genuinely curious at those words. 

"But why didn't the Great Temple kill Raphael?" 

"It's not like they didn't kill him."

Claude muttered as he stared at the black priest's robes moving from her and further away. 

"They couldn't kill him."

Still, he added in such a small way.

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