The Nature of Possession – Chapter 6

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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Chaos
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I rummaged through the computer for a long time, but I couldn’t find any porn, or even anything similar.

“How can this be? Is this guy even a man?”

He’s a high school student living alone, full of youthful vigor.

How is it possible that there are no file records?

It would make sense if he watched it through internet streaming.

But the internet history is clean.

“It’s hard to be this clean.”

The internet history was completely erased.

Is there a reason for someone living alone to erase their internet history every time?

A little doubt started to grow.

There were no sites where the login status was maintained either.

After clicking the mouse a few more times aimlessly, I turned off the computer.

It was around 11 PM.

“Should I go get some fresh air?”

A single ramen wasn’t enough to satisfy me.

I should buy a triangular kimbap at the convenience store.

Even when I have lost my memory, it’s convenient to have the benefits of civilization.

Even if the convenience store was a little far from my house, I wouldn’t get lost since I had a map on my phone.

I walked slowly around the neighborhood, both to familiarize myself with it and to clear my mind.

I regretted my decision to wear a windbreaker because of the season.

There was a slight difference, but this was still Korea.

Was it possible that the bitch who possessed me here was showing at least a bit of conscience?

When I saw the list of worlds that could be dimensionally traveled to, there were places that looked like fantasy worlds.

If I were to die here again and be moved, there was a chance I could go to such a place.

If I moved to a place where swords and magic were rampant, I wouldn’t last a few days before dying.

‘Since there are no special benefits besides the possession itself.’

Seeing that there was a “1” attached to it, there must be some kind of rule regarding this possession phenomenon.

So, it’s a problem if I die carelessly.

It will take a lot of time to adapt.

My top priority: to survive, live well, and then die peacefully here.

My secondary priority: If I happen to die then to try to last as long as possible in that place.

The biggest obstacle to my top and secondary priorities is ‘Shin On-yu’.

Not provoking ‘Shin On-yu’ is the thing I need to be the most careful about.

*Ting*

The bell rang as I opened the convenience store door.

I opened the glass door just enough for my body to squeeze through.

“Welcome.”

A slightly husky voice came from the other side.

There was no part-timer at the counter.

It seemed like they were still organizing the products.

While I was hesitating between tuna mayo and kimchi tuna mayo in the fresh food corner, the part-timer returned to the counter.

After contemplating for 5 minutes, I chose the tuna mayo.

I went to the counter and handed it over.

“Yes, that’s 1100 won…”

The husky voice stopped.

Thinking that something was wrong, I looked at the part-timer.

The first thing I noticed was her black ponytail.

Then, I saw her dark brown eyes widened in surprise and slightly opened mouth.

It made me realize that she was dumbfounded.

“You… you…”

“…Do you know me?”

I took a step back from her, who was reaching out her hand while trembling.

“Ah…?”

As if not understanding, a question popped out of her mouth.

“In-ho, it’s me, your older sister.”

Opening the counter passage, she slowly approached me.

Intimidated by her momentum, I took a step back, and every time I did, she took a step forward.

We continued to approach and retreat like that.

My path was blocked by the refrigerator, and I couldn’t go back any further.

“Really… In-ho…”

She reached out both hands and touched my face, then crouched down and began to sob.

*Ting*

A man in a tracksuit entered and saw this scene.

“……..”

A woman crouching and crying in front of a man.

The man looked back and forth between the woman and me with a pitiful expression, then shook his head and left.

It’s not like that.

The woman cried for a long time.

It was similar to the situation with On-yu.

“Are you a bit calmer now?”

“Uh-huh…. thank you.”

Well, I didn’t do anything, so there’s no need to thank me.

“It looks like I don’t have a handkerchief or anything.”

Her eyes were swollen from crying so much in such a short time.

“It’s okay. I have one with me.”

She went back to the counter, took a handkerchief from her bag, and wiped her eyes.

“I only heard that you had an accident. I didn’t know which hospital you were in, so I couldn’t go see you. I’m sorry.”

“Ah… well, you see…”

I told her that I had been in a coma and had amnesia.

At first, she seemed not to believe me, but when she thought about how I didn’t know anything, she nodded.

“So, On-yu took good care of me. I was able to come home today.”

“I see… Oh? Wait, On-yu? Shin On-yu?”

She retorted as if she had heard something strange.

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On-yu was in a good mood.

It was because In-ho, who she thought she would never be able to talk to again, had miraculously regained consciousness.

Two months since he fell into a coma due to an unforeseen ‘accident.’

She considered that period of time as a punishment given to her by God.

‘It’s a relief.’

At first, she even had extreme thoughts of ending her life.

Life without being able to communicate with In-ho was meaningless.

But she couldn’t do it. If she died, he would be left alone in a coma.

And she was relieved that enduring like that was not the wrong decision.

‘In-ho, that will never happen again.’

I will never leave you alone again.

I will be by your side to take care of you.

When you cried in my arms after losing your parents, I made a promise.

I swore I would take care of you.

Honestly, I… I was good to you, right?

Anyone you ask would agree with that.

Elementary school, middle school, high school.

I only looked at you, only thought of you, only loved you.

I ignored all the men who confessed to me.

It’s all because I love you.

On-yu saw that the lights were off at In-ho’s house and, just in case, entered the house.

The house, where not even the boiler was on.

Whether he went for a short walk or not, In-ho was not home.

She wanted to check right away and took out her phone, but hesitated to press the call button.

‘No. If I do this, In-ho will feel pressured.’

Suppressing the desire to check his location, she put the empty cup of ramen in the general waste bag in the kitchen.

She neatly organized the table and tried to calm her heart, forcing a smile.

‘He probably just went for a walk.’

Feeling a sense of accomplishment that no one else would notice, she left the house with the trash bag.

She thought that it would be easier for In-ho if she took care of the small chores around the house.

“In-ho….”

Seeing In-ho walking from afar, she was about to cheerfully greet him.

But when she saw someone walking with him, she hid herself.

In-ho, why are you doing this?

They were so close to each other that it seemed like they were very close friends.

On-yu bit her lip hard.

Blood flowed down her chin along with the sensation of being crushed.

Why are you doing this again?

You lost your memory… then why are you doing this again?

Why are you with that bitch again?

I’m enduring a lot to be with you… why aren’t you recognizing my efforts.

If you keep acting like that…

I might make a mistake again.

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