I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living by Exorcising Them! - Chapter 110

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I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living Through Exorcism! Episode 110

“…My parents have acknowledged the Duke, but I will continue to watch you from now on. Be careful.”

“I am grateful that they have acknowledged me.”

I listened to their conversation while rolling my eyes back and forth, then gave up.

I wondered why they were having such a serious conversation and why I was listening with such interest.

That’s when it happened.

A brilliant red carpet was laid on the dais and the orchestra began to play.

“His Majesty the Emperor is coming!”

Finally, the host of the banquet was entering.

Harman and Rudian released their guard toward each other and straightened their postures.

I also adjusted my clothes and looked toward the dais.

I had imagined this day countless times, but even so, seeing the Emperor was nerve-wracking.

Soon the Emperor stood on the dais, his cloak fluttering.

“…”

The Emperor began to speak. It was probably something about being grateful for coming to the banquet.

But I couldn’t hear anything.

I was nervous in many ways and couldn’t concentrate at all.

I was worried about whether I would be able to dance well soon, and what the Emperor would say if he called me aside.

“Duke Harman Monteville.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Only the sound of the Emperor calling Harman clearly brushed past my ears.

The speech must have already ended as he was looking down at us from the dais.

That is, at Harman and me.

“This is the first time Duke Monteville has brought a banquet partner, and the partner is that famous exorcist.”

I hurriedly stepped forward.

“I greet the Sun of the Empire.”

“Yes, Exorcist Siena. I also heard that you were previously Baron Alderton’s daughter. I am watching your abilities closely.”

The murmuring grew louder.

They must have thought I was just a commoner, but now they seemed puzzled to hear I was a noble’s young lady.

A question suddenly occurred to me.

‘Why is he mentioning this?’

Since he’s the Emperor, he could have received reports about me.

But in the end, I’m not a noble, am I? Is there a reason to reveal that I used to be one?

While I was still puzzled with my head bowed, the Emperor continued.

“Then it would be good to start the banquet with a dance by you two.”

“…!”

Suddenly my heart started beating like crazy.

Even when I actually heard the nobles gossiping about Harman and me, I didn’t think anything of it.

But I never expected being told to dance would be this nerve-wracking.

My palms instantly became damp with sweat.

‘Thank goodness I’m wearing gloves.’

But…

I still can’t do the leg split perfectly, will it be okay? What if my dress tears while dancing? What if I accidentally fall? What if I step on Harman’s shoes?

All sorts of random thoughts filled my head.

‘The Crown Prince hasn’t even appeared yet!’

In the original, the banquet began in earnest after the Emperor appointed the Crown Prince as heir.

‘The Crown Prince is the original male lead.’

The banquet in the original was in spring, but since the schedule was moved up, this banquet is probably that banquet.

It was a very meaningful place in the original.

It was where he and Grace fell in love at first sight.

But why are we dancing already…

Then, a gentle voice fell.

“Lady, don’t be nervous.”

“…”

Ah.

While I was spacing out, Harman was facing me.

The surrounding nobles were watching us from a bit farther away than before.

I don’t know when it changed, but the orchestra was playing dance music and the Emperor was looking down observantly from the dais.

“Just do as you’ve been doing. As you did with me, as always.”

It seemed like he saw right through my current feelings.

At his gentle encouragement, I shook off all random thoughts.

Leg split?

‘I’ll do it even if it kills me from pain.’

The Crown Prince didn’t come today?

‘I don’t know, maybe today isn’t when he and Grace meet!’

Even if the male lead changed, it’s none of my business.

The original has already changed as much as it could, so what can I do!

Harman carefully placed his hand on my waist. I put my hand on his shoulder and looked at him boldly.

We exchanged glances and began to dance.

Once I entrusted my body to him, my body moved on its own as if it wasn’t mine.

It was the result of countless practice sessions.

‘This is why Emily emphasized and emphasized practice so much.’

Emily…

Thank you and I’m sorry.

Thanks to wearing a dress that covered my legs, even slightly inadequate movements were hidden, and Harman skillfully led me so I think I danced somewhat like a human.

Probably.

The nobles’ eyes that I glimpsed while spinning seemed somewhat admiring.

The music repeatedly sped up like running, then slowed down.

Soon the highlight.

That is, the situation where I had to do the leg split was coming soon.

All my nerves stood on edge.

‘I just need to finish this well. If I just do the leg split well, my body will move on its own after that.’

I was repeating this to myself.

“…!”

I couldn’t help but open my eyes wide.

Because Harman suddenly pulled my waist toward him!

I was pressed so close to him that I wondered if we could get this close. My flustered face was reflected in his blue eyes.

My heart pounded loudly.

Harman looked into my eyes. Intently, as if he could read my thoughts.

“Lady, when dancing, you should focus on your partner.”

“…”

“Because you keep looking elsewhere.”

Harman wrinkled his nose mischievously.

Not wanting to be caught with wavering eyes, I narrowed my eyes for no reason.

“Duke, I’m sorry but it’s hard enough for a beginner to just do the memorized movements.”

That was true.

“I don’t know how to do improvised moves in sudden situations like this…!”

“Ah.”

The highlight is coming soon but all my nerves are scattered now.

What should I do. I’m ruined. You take responsibility.

The orchestra reached its climax. There really was no more time.

I pictured a future where I would ruin the highlight with a tearful face.

But only for a moment.

“Lady, don’t panic.”

Harman, who had been pondering, suddenly lifted me up.

…What?

It was precisely the crucial timing when I was supposed to perform the leg split.

I looked up at Harman in confusion. He was looking up at me from below.

Smiling very brightly.

“…”

“…”

No sound could be heard. Everything around us seemed to disappear, turning white.

Our gazes crossed for a long time.

It was such a tremendously long time that I would gladly believe an entire day had passed.

Harman finally set me down after a while. I moved my body in a daze.

Shortly after, the song ended.

Everything was finally over, but I was still in a dazed state.

Clap clap clap.

Through the quiet silence, someone’s applause could be heard.

When I looked up to find the source of the sound, the Emperor was looking at us with a satisfied smile.

“I feel good having seen such a wonderful dance to start the banquet. Don’t you think so?”

I wasn’t sure if they genuinely agreed, but everyone was applauding following the Emperor.

“Now everyone, enjoy the banquet.”

As soon as the Emperor finished speaking, the orchestra’s music changed.

‘…’

Only then did it sink in that we had successfully finished the dance.

Whew, I let out all the tension I had been holding in with a sigh.

‘I suppose this could be considered a pretty decent initiation.’

I’m glad it was successful even without doing the leg split.

‘And Harman…’

I briefly recalled Harman’s face looking up at me from below, then shook my head.

Now I should thank Harman—

“Your Majesty.”

…but I became bewildered.

Your Majesty? I looked ahead and was startled.

The Emperor, who had definitely been on the dais just moments ago, was standing in front of us.

I didn’t even have time to savor the afterglow of the dance I had shared with Harman. I hurriedly grabbed the hem of my dress and bowed respectfully once again.

But what was strange was that the Emperor’s gaze was fixed solely on me.

“Exorcist Siena. I’ve heard quite a bit about you. I’ve been very eager to meet you, so thank you for coming.”

“It’s an honor, Your Majesty.”

“You must have heard from Duke Monteville. That I wanted to have a private audience with you today.”

“Your Majesty, I will accompany her as well.”

When Harman suddenly interjected, the Emperor tilted his head. He seemed puzzled, as if this hadn’t been discussed beforehand.

“Duke, is there really a need for you to come along?”

“Lady Siena is my partner, is she not? Besides, there shouldn’t be any problem with me hearing whatever you plan to discuss.”

“…”

For a brief moment, a subtle tension flowed between the two of them.

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