SPMB - Chapter 156

SPMB - Chapter 156

My Body Has Been Possessed By Someone

As Kalen opened the door and entered, a vase flew out.

He thought about just getting hit, but since he couldn't do that every time, he turned his head to avoid it.

Clink!

The glass bottle hit the door and shattered.

"Go away!"

Kanna shouted, glaring at him. However, Kalen approached, casually stepping on the broken glass.

"Yesterday I was bad. Sorry. Rest assured I won't be so rude again."

"Despite?"

Kanna was disgusted by Kalen explaining his actions with just those words.

"Did you buy an island just for this? Are you going to lock me up, take away my things, and do whatever you want with me?"

"No."

Kalen answered with a serious face and approached her.

"I didn't intend to do this from the beginning."

"Are you telling me to believe that now?"

"Really. I just thought you needed a place to take refuge. I am..."

Kalen spoke cautiously, trailing off his words.

"I plan to get you out of the Addis family."

"What?"

"After revealing that you are not blood relatives of Addis, you will be removed from the family register."

It was an unexpected remark. Kalen continued.

"Of course, the repercussions of this will be enormous. A lot of eyes will be on you and fingers will be pointed at you, so..."

"So you were planning on sending me here?"

"Yes. To protect you."

It was abominable, but a deep affection flickered in Kalen's eyes as he said that. It was a feeling so deep that it gave her goosebumps.

"...The reason I changed my mind is because of that apostate priest." 

But the next moment, his eyes plummeted to the sub-zero point. 

"I couldn't bear to you be close to him. He is dangerous."

"Dangerous?"

Kanna couldn't help but laugh at those words. And she sneered.

"No one is more dangerous to me than you."

"What happened yesterday was bad for me. I admit it. But sister, I am human. I'm  not that kind of monster."

Kanna snorted.

It seemed like he was trying to distract from the point with Raphael's story, but Kanna had no intention of moving on.

"Don't you dare compare Raphael to someone like you."

The selfish Kalen Addis, that guy who only knows her, and Raphael should not be put on the same level. It was an insult to Raphael.

However, Kalen clicked his tongue as if he had not been hit at all. Rather, it seemed like he felt sorry for saying that.

"What do you know about that apostate priest?" 

"I know that he is a much better man than you." 

"You don't know that, sister."

He smiled very sweetly.

"Sister, don't you have no interest in what kind of person I am or what kind of man I am? To you, I will always be an immature young boy."

"I know very well. So don't make a futile struggle."

The smile slowly disappeared from Kalen's face. Kanna said as if clawing.

"Because the day when I see you differently will never come."

Kalen's eyebrows furrowed. But he soon succeeded in laughing.

"It looks like you want to hurt me, but I'm happy to give it to you, even if it means pain."

After saying that, Kalen stretched out his hand. He muttered, stroking the ends of her hair.

"Do you know what I'm thinking right now?"

"I'm not curious."

"You should be curious."

There was some playfulness and a little mockery on his lips. He muttered while staring at the black hair scattered in his hands.

"If I try to kiss you, you will slap me, right?"

"No."

Kanna said calmly.

"I will kill you."

"..."

Kalen lifted his gaze. Their eyes met.

A completely captured red-haired beast was trapped within those black eyes that were filled with nothing but sincerity.

It was sad, so Kalen smiled weakly.

"If I die by my sister's hands, that would be fine too."

Grumbling. 

Hair was scattered between his fingers.

Kalen held up his hands as if to prove that he was harmless.

"I swear I will never act like yesterday again. So don't worry."

"Are we finished talking?"

With his bullshit flowing from one ear, Kanna pointed to the door.

"Leave when you're done."

But Kalen didn't wake up. Instead, he changed the subject as if nothing had happened.

"This island is yours. Make yourself at home."

"..."

"Don't worry, everyone on the island will recognize you and treat you with respect."

That meant that the entire island was part of Kalen. He must have already bribed all the village residents.

"I plan to return to the capital in three days to complete the family register. It will be difficult to return for a while, so I hope you can rest comfortably here."

Kalen spoke in a business-like manner toward her who did not respond.

"Once everything is over and the commotion subsides, I will take you to the capital. Please stay on this island until then."

With those words, Kalen stood up. He left her room as she wished.

But he soon stopped.

Kalen stopped in the hallway and looked down at her feet blankly.

"..."

His chest felt stiff and numb. It felt like a huge hand was grasping his heart and twisting it. He squeezes out even a single drop of blood. Kalen's mouth twisted in pain.

But soon he smiled faintly. He started walking again. Time is on the side.

Kanna's body was already in hand. He placed her in a place where he could see her and reach her at any time.

So, you just have to open your mind little by little, over time. Yes, there is a chance.

This is the only way.

If he hadn't done this, he wouldn't have been given any opportunity.

***

Two days passed like that.

"Are you okay?"

Claude came in. Kanna didn't even pretend to see him and was looking out the window.

"Do I look okay?"

"Not at all."

Kanna glared at Claude angrily.

"Did Sir Claude know?" 

"I didn't know."

"...Whose side is Sir Claude on? Are you from His Excellency the Duke, or from Kalen?"

"To be precise, I belong to His Excellency the Duke of Addis. Alessandro. But he commanded me to follow Sir Kallen."

"I'm sure it's not mine."

So please fuck off.

Kanna waved her hand. However, instead of leaving, Claude smiled and asked.

"Do you want to leave this island?"

Kanna looked up at him blankly. Could this be a joke?

"His Excellency the Duke of Addis told me to follow Sir Kallen."

Claude cleared his throat and bowed. He whispered quietly in her ear.

"He told me to follow the Young Lady's orders as a top priority."

"..."

"Of course, it's a secret from Sir Kalen."

Alessandro Addis gave such an order?

"Then you will listen to any command I give?"

"Yes."

"Whatever it is?"

"Anything."

"Even if I ask you to kill Kalen?"

Claude scratched his cheek in embarrassment at those words.

"It might be a risk to my life, but I'll give it a try."

"..."

"Unfortunately, I cannot guarantee success. The other person is none other than Sir Kalen... Wow!"

When Kanna suddenly pulled on his collar, he was startled and dragged away.

"Miss? Shall we say it in our own words? I am a pacifist."

"Are you serious about what you said?"

"Oh my. I'm scared, black girl, no violence, please..."

"Don't play around, Claude."

Then the playfulness disappeared from Claude's face.

"I'm serious. His Excellency the Duke of Addis has told me to follow your orders."

Claude looked quite real when he wasn't smiling.

After a while, Kanna's grip loosened. Claude exhaled exaggeratedly as if he had finally come to life.

"Ah, I can't believe a good girl came out so violently. I think we need to get you out of here as soon as possible."

"That's Okay."

"Okay... Yes?"

"It's done."

Kanna said, moving her gaze out the window again.

"I'm sorry, Sir Claude, but you are like a bat to me. I just can't trust you."

"Are you saying I'm not even human?"

"You understand quickly. Then Lord Bat, please leave my room."

The next moment, Claude suddenly fell to his knees.

"Please let me help the Lady. Come on?"

"..."

"I like you quite a bit. It's hard to watch you suffer like this."

"..."

"Flee from Lord Kalen and from Addis. I will take care of you by my side."

Kanna almost burst out laughing.

'Why are there so many people asking to run away together these days?'

What was even funnier was that Claude's face was quite serious.

"Sir Claude's loyalty is amazing. You follow His Excellency's orders like your life."

"Miss, I am not a dog. Rather, as you said, I'm closer to a bat. I would never risk my life for something worthless."

"So that means I'm worth that much to you. That's a huge compliment."

Kanna pinched his forehead with a finger.

"But I don't trust you, Claude Azele."

Then, dissatisfaction appeared in Claude's eyes.

"What's the problem?"

"Do you know where the Lord will take you? He could take you to someone who might be Celia or something, your aunt or his aunt, right?"

For a moment, Claude's eyes hardened. Kanna shrugged her shoulders.

"It seemed like she really disapproved of me. Besides, she seems to be a fairly skilled alchemist, so maybe she could harm me."

"No. I decided..."

"No matter what you say, it's useless. Because I have no faith."

"..."

"Get out of my room."

It was a firm command that left the room.

Claude completely understood her will. So, without saying any more, he gets up.

Just before he opened the door and went out, Kanna added.

"But if you are sincere, thank you. I was impressed by your chivalry."

Then let's run away together.

"I'm going out."

Then Claude let out a low laugh.

"Be merciless."

Bam!

The door was closed.

'It's finally gone.'

Kanna got up and opened the window. She then continued with what she had been doing before Claude came.

'Let me see.'

Kanna stretched her face out the window and looked down.

'This is enough.'

Kanna stared alternately at the curtains and the blanket on the bed.

Funny enough, there was something she learned from Crescent.

***

That night.

“Sir Kallen!”

The maid Leah rushed over. Without even knocking, she ran inside Kalen's office.

"What?"

"Kalen, we're in big trouble!"

Leah took a deep breath.

“Lady Kanna... !”

"Why sister?"

Kalen got up from the chair. Leah shouted.

"The Lady has disappeared!"

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