Killing the Possessor - Chapter 69

“Sir Ren Abyss?”

“Yes, that’s right! You already know him?”

“……”

Of course I know him. Why on earth did Bali invite that jerk?

I sighed inside as I watched Illui beam with a bright smile, looking so innocent. To think she could talk about that monster with the same enthusiasm as speaking about the charming young men at school.

It made me realize just how differently she must be perceived by a noblewoman, not a possessor.

“I’ve never seen him before, so I’m curious.”

Well, you don’t need to be. Actually, once Kim Heemang possesses you, you should probably start building a connection with him. It would be best to gain some familiarity now.

While silently muttering these thoughts, Illui glanced around and asked,

“But isn’t Miss Dahlia here today?”

“Oh, she’s caught a bad cold.”

Of course, Dahlia’s investigation was cleared with no charges. Ren Abyss concluded that Dahlia Mute wasn’t a possessor, and she was able to safely return to her family.

But even though she didn’t show it, I wondered if it was due to the stress from the investigation, or if she’d been exhausted since her debut, but Dahlia started getting sick the next day.

Glinda was furious, saying she might miss out on a good match if she faked an illness during this golden period, but after seeing her daughter burning with fever, she couldn’t help but soften her stance.

“How could this happen?”

“Well, she can always find a suitor at another party. She’ll figure it out.”

I wasn’t particularly concerned, and to be honest, I didn’t worry about it much. Despite being suspected of being a possessor due to her innocent brain, Dahlia’s appearance was quite decent.

If she didn’t aim too high, surely catching a fool wouldn’t be that hard.

“Is there anyone catching your eye, Camilli?”

Illui asked with an expectant look.

At this age, what could be more interesting to talk about? In any world, for heterosexual people at the age of marriage, nothing is more entertaining than love and marriage topics.

That is, unless you’re someone like me, for whom survival is the most pressing matter.

“I’m not sure yet…”

“I’m the same. Actually, I’d like to work too, but my parents are against it.”

I looked at her, smiling shyly.

Of course, in this world, being a virtual era with various backgrounds mixed together, the entry of women into society wasn’t completely blocked. Not long ago, I saw a female officer in the Public Security Bureau.

In truth, unless you were a daughter from a prominent family where marriage was expected, it was common for women to enter the workforce due to financial reasons.

There were even some noblewomen who, rather than relying on their husbands, managed businesses, and those with good grades at the academy sometimes entered national institutions.

It wasn’t all that strange for Illui Hope to wish for that kind of life. However…

“Think about it a little more. A man who’ll fill your heart might appear soon.”

At the very least, she shouldn’t give up on finding a husband before the social season ends. Illui Hope’s romance was the hope of all the possessor!

Until Kim Heemang arrives, she should keep showing up at these events in dresses!

“I hope so.”

Illui, who smiled shyly, suddenly stared at a certain spot for a long time. Following her gaze, I turned my head and saw a very familiar red head in my line of sight.

“I’m guessing Lady Aidepen prefers being alone?”

It might seem like an odd question at first, but after seeing Bali’s current state, I quickly understood.

Surrounded by a number of men, her image resembled a seductive empress with many lovers or the owner of a flower garden, contemplating which flower to pick. To project such an image meant a rejection towards the kind of commitment required for a marriage, which involves pledging to love one person forever.

It was no surprise that Illui considered herself a staunch advocate of singlehood.

“She’s so attractive, it’s no wonder the bugs are drawn to her.”

Just then, a third person whispered softly in my ear.