SPMB - Chapter 134

SPMB - Chapter 134

My Body Has Been Possessed By Someone

Kanna rode the carriage that Argon had prepared in advance.

"How long will it take?"

"It won't take long. About 10 minutes."

"Then tell me what you have researched."

"I was already thinking of doing that. Don't be too surprised."

Argon smiled like a playful boy and pointed his finger.

“Alessandro Addis.”

"Yes."

"No one has seen him sleep for over 10 years. There was no time to assume he would have slept."

"..."

"Are you scared? Doesn't he look like a monster?"

"Yes. It's scary."

He must be kidding. Kanna thought so and answered roughly.

"And?"

"This is really top secret, but I think I'm seeing an evil spirit."

"..."

"There was an eyewitness who saw him muttering something like 'Get out of here' into the air."

"Ah. is it so?"

Kanna was gradually losing trust due to rumors that were nothing more than rumors.

"Isn't there anything real other than those stories without evidence?"

"Yes."

"What is it?"

"They say he hates carrots so much that he never eats them. This is certain."

Argon said with a very serious face.

"They said he hadn't eaten carrots since he was young. When it comes mixed into food, he picks it out one by one."

Kanna barely swallowed the growing frustration.

"Isn't there a more plausible story besides that? For example, women's issues."

"Yes. It's huge."

However, since he had the same facial expression as when talking about carrots, Kanna did not trust him very much.

"Did you know that Alessandro had brothers and sisters?"

"I know. His older sister fell to her death when she was very young, and his older brother... He died from poisoning."

"Yes, his name was Largos Addis."

"Yes."

"There was a woman that Largos was infatuated with right before he died from poisoning."

"Yes."

"That woman is Kanna's mother." 

Kanna closed her eyes.

What kind of bullshit is this? 

My father's older brother and my mother had a similar relationship?

"On the other hand, it seems that the Duke of Addis and Kanna's mother did not have a good relationship. He even got slapped by Kanna's mother."

"My father got slapped?"

"And several times."

It was an unbelievable story. A father who gets his ears pecked by his mother!

"But soon after Largos died, Kanna was born into the world."

"..."

"Alessandro Addis announced that Kanna was his daughter. It's one of the two."

Argon spread two fingers.

"Is Kanna actually Largos' daughter, or is Kanna's mother having an affair with Alessandro without Largos' knowledge?"

"It's a mess."

"It's a mess."

Kanna wanted to burst out laughing.

"Neither. Actually, I'm the daughter of a divine spirit.

But Largos, that person seems to have loved the mother even though there was another man's child in her womb.

And even though Alessandro knew it, he announced her as his daughter.

'What on earth was my father thinking?'

He said he hated her mother, so why did he make her his daughter?

Kanna will never know that much until he tells her the truth. Kanna let out a sigh.

"But Mr. Largos, how did he get poisoned?"

"Oh, that. It still remains a mystery."

Argon stroked his chin.

"As Kanna knows, those who claim to be descendants of paladins are somewhat fraudulent. He is extremely strong, extremely healthy, resistant to poison, and even looks flashy. Like a higher life form one level above."

"Yes, of course."

"You know that most poisons don't work on Sylvien, right?"

Kanna replied.

The scent of sleep did not work for him, and the toxicity of a poisonous plant from the Eastern Continent was only mildly toxic.

"Not only Sylvienne, but most of Addis and Valentino's descendants. Maybe it's because they're physically stronger than others, but that kind of poison doesn't work as well."

"But... Largos Addis died of poison. Was he a particularly weak person?"

"No, it wasn't like that. So, I think the alchemist who manipulated the magic stone deliberately created a powerful poison. Otherwise, it would be difficult for him to die from poisoning."

In fact, a very good alchemist would have created an extreme poison to kill such people.

Suddenly, the divine words passed by.

Kanna's mom was a very powerful alchemist.

'... Oh, no way!'

After that, Kanna heard information about her father, but nothing related to her mother came out after that.

"Kanna, we're almost there."

At Argon's words, Kanna glanced out the window.

"This is a slum. Did you kidnap my father's mistress in a place like this?"

Argon scratched the bridge of his nose.

"I like this place. It's perfect for hiding something"

In other words, it was a good place to hide.

"Kanna knows because she's been hiding here too, right?"

"Yes."

After answering indifferently, Kanna looked around the shabby street outside the carriage.

As Argon said, this slum was not unfamiliar.

'I know, of course.' 

This is where she ran away from home a long time ago and hid there. And it was a place she had prepared for by going in and out of the house several times even before leaving the house in earnest.

'Okay. I used to come and go quite often.'

Kanna heard that this street was full of people who would do anything for money.

So, young Kanna traveled here and there, looking for someone to take her to the port city. She was planning to take a boat and run away to a distant place.

'When I think about it now, I guess I was crazy....'

Would a man who would do anything for money really bring a 14-year-old girl to the port safely?

'That can't be possible.'

As soon as they received the money, they would have turned into human traffickers and sold her to slave dealers or something like that.

Even back then, every time she came here, she brought along loads of rare remedies and food. She distributed food to beggar children and treated the injured.

'I was being really naive, me. I'm too young.'

It was surprising that she wasn't kidnapped a long time ago.

***

Kanna was guided by Argon and entered a very shabby and narrow house. But the woman there was dazzlingly beautiful.

"Welcome. I was waiting."

The hair, innocent and pretty features, and clear sky blue eyes. And above all.

'Sir Claude.'

It was a woman who looked exactly like her escort knight.

"It is an honor to meet you, Lady of the Duke of Addis."

The woman smiled charmingly.

"You look really beautiful like this. I think I understand why His Excellency the Duke of Addis cherishes you so much."

"..."

Is she going to fight now? Her words were very harsh, but Kanna did not pretend to listen.

"Your Highness, could you please leave your seat?"

"I don't think that's a good idea."

Argon bent down and whispered in Kanna's ear.

"She uses strange magical powers. She didn't get caught for nothing."

Using magical powers?

Kanna slightly raised her eyebrows, but that was all. If she was afraid of getting hurt, she wouldn't have come in the first place.

"It's okay."

"Shout when it gets dangerous. I'll be waiting outside."

Then he glared at the blonde woman.

"You'd better not mess with my Princess, Alessandro's mistress."

Who is whose Princess?

Kanna glanced at him with a look telling him to shut up and get out of the way quickly. Fortunately, Argon obediently walked away instead of talking more nonsense.

The visit was closed.

 "You're a princess."

Were Argon's words impressive? 

Alessandro's mistress chanted the words.

"You are loved by many people, Lady Duke."

"Does it look like that?"

"It doesn't look that way, it actually does."

"Wow, you're so fascinating."

Alessandro's mistress looked at Kanna from head to toe.

"..."

"Any man with eyes can't help but be dazzled."

"Let's get to the point first."

Kanna coldly cut her off.

"Let me make one thing clear: I had nothing to do with this kidnapping."

"Is that so?"

"Okay. I heard you wanted to meet me. What is the reason?"

"You are in a hurry. Before that, why don't you ask me who I am? I'm sure you're curious...."

"I'm not curious about you."

Actually, Kanna was curious, but she pretended not to be and responded coldly.

"So there's no need for an introduction. Just tell me what you want.”

She frowned as if she was surprised by Kanna's firm attitude.

"Aren't you curious about who I am? Even though you know Claude?"

"I don't know why you're talking about my escort knight here. If you're going to talk about useless things, I'll leave."

Then, as she turned to leave, the woman hurriedly grabbed Kanna's arm.

"Seon-hee! Aren't you curious about Seon-hee?"

Kanna snorted.

Seon-hee. 

That name is written here and there like a magic sentence. However, Kanna had no intention of being swayed.

"Even if I don't know, there is no problem in living. So let go."

"No, don't go!"

At that moment, the corners of Kanna's mouth rose.

'That woman, she's desperate.' 

And Kanna found out about it herself. That meant that she was in control of the conversation.

Kanna looked back at the woman with a bored expression. She said as if she were showing mercy.

"I can't give you much time. Speak quickly."

"My name is Celia Azel."

The woman began to quickly say that Kanna was leaving.

"Claude is my nephew. Claude and I have been serving His Excellency the Duke of Addis for a long time. And I am not his mistress, I am his alchemist."

Kanna tilted her head at the last words.

"Alchemist?"

"Yes. I am an alchemist who can manipulate magic stones. I probably won't be as good as the Duke's daughter, but...."

An alchemist who can manipulate magic stones, that is magical power.

It was Kanna's first time meeting someone like that in person other than herself. It was natural. There are only a few alchemists in the world who can manipulate magic stones.

'I guess the power that made Argon magical was alchemy.'

"So? Why did you want to meet me?"

The woman hesitated and finally spoke.

"Please leave."

"What?"

"Please leave the Addis family and from Alessandro's side."

Kanna was so shocked that she didn't say anything and just stared at her.

"Do not misunderstand. It's not like jealousy. Just for Alessandro's sake, because his suffering will be prolonged if you are by his side...."

"Hey, did you say Celia?"

Kanna did not hide her displeasure.

"Why should I listen to you like that?"

"... That's because you are Seon-hee's daughter."

Celia perhaps moved to tears, responded defiantly.

"Seon-hee and you ruined Alessandro's life."

"Oh yeah? My father didn't say anything to me."

As Kanna snorted as if she had no interest, Celia's eyes suddenly filled with hostility.

"Of course! Because he doesn't tell you anything!"

"But do I really need to know?"

"Oh my God!"

Celia couldn't hold back her anger and burst into laughter.

 "Really, that shameless attitude is exactly like Seon-hee. Same as Seon-hee. She's selfish and only knows herself!"

"Because I am her daughter. Isn't I bound to resemble her? Besides, if it's something I don't need to know, I don't really want to hear it." 

Then Celia could not stand it anymore and shouted loudly.

"No! You need to know. You must know that Seon-hee murdered Alessandro's older brother!"

I'm amazed every time I do the new chapter of this series. Something new always appears here and there and makes me shout 'Whaaat!' every time! 😖😖

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