I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living by Exorcising Them! - Chapter 35

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I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living Through Exorcism! Episode 035

 

If it really doesn’t work out, Rudian can take the two of them to the hospital or something. I don’t know.

 

‘This case is beyond what I can handle.’

 

Yeah, this is the best I can do.

 

With that, I carefully rolled up the blood-soaked curtains and ran down from the manor.

 

In the garden, the bonfire that Rudian had prepared was burning bright red.

 

I did ask her to prepare it, but I didn’t think she’d actually have it ready so quickly.

 

“Miss Siena, you’re here.”

 

As I crouched down next to Rudian, who was adding firewood with a dark expression, she patted my shoulder.

 

“I never imagined the situation would be this serious. I’m truly grateful that you readily helped.”

 

“Huh? Oh, this is what I should do as an exorcist.”

 

“No, I’ll repay this debt somehow.”

 

This person.

 

She’s choking up right now. She’s sincere.

 

Even the hand resting on my shoulder was trembling slightly.

 

‘But all I did was wipe off blood that vaguely looked like a summoning circle with curtains…’

 

I deliberately rolled my eyes to the opposite side of Rudian and threw the curtains into the bonfire, pretending I hadn’t seen anything.

 

But perhaps because we were so close.

 

I ended up seeing Rudian’s hand brush near her eyes.

 

Hmm, I didn’t want to know this side of her.

 

“Well, I should go up to the second floor to check on my parents’ condition.”

 

“…Yes! I’ll follow you when I’m done!”

 

When I deliberately looked up late while busily shoving the curtains into the flames.

 

Rudian had already entered the manor.

 

* * *

 

Rudian climbed the stairs two steps at a time.

 

She pressed her heated cheeks with the back of her hand to cool them down. Rationalizing that the heat came from tending the fire.

 

Arriving at the room, Rudian looked down puzzledly at her parents lying in comfortable positions.

 

The last time she saw them, they were screaming in bizarre voices she’d never heard before, saying they would kill the exorcist.

 

It didn’t seem likely they would regain stability and fall asleep in such a short time?

 

Rudian asked the guard knight who approached her.

 

“Sir Zeros, what… happened here?”

 

“The two of them fell asleep as if they had fainted. Really, as suddenly as if their souls had left their bodies.”

 

“You’re saying they suddenly fell asleep.”

 

Come to think of it, both of their faces looked very peaceful. Their complexion had also returned to a stable state.

 

“But something seems a bit strange.”

 

“Strange?”

 

“Right before they fell asleep, they trembled and said they couldn’t remember anything. They also asked why the manor was so dark… Oh, and they also shouted that the ghost was gone.”

 

“…Really?”

 

“Yes.”

 

They don’t remember anything?

 

Rudian was someone who absolutely didn’t believe in ghosts.

 

No, she was someone who hoped such beings didn’t exist.

 

The moment she believed they existed, she felt she wouldn’t be able to handle the fear.

 

However, today she was certain. That ghosts had truly possessed her parents’ bodies.

 

That also meant Siena had succeeded in the exorcism.

 

‘…’

 

Rudian hid her trembling hands behind her back. Guard Knight Zeros noticed this and silently let out a sigh.

 

Meanwhile, Those Things that had escaped from the two bodies raged as they swept through the empty air.

 

Two pairs of eyes that glinted in the moonlight were focused solely on Siena.

 

Siena was unknowingly throwing the blood-stained curtains into the bonfire.

 

Those Things hesitated for a moment upon seeing this scene.

 

Inside the curtains was hidden their medium, which Siena had merely considered a decorative item.

 

【As expected… she’s no ordinary opponent. How did she figure that out?】

 

【We couldn’t even wake the Youngest.】

 

They had tried to summon the Youngest into the exorcist’s body, but it hadn’t worked at all.

 

After a brief silence, Those Things began moving again.

 

【She’s dangerous.】

 

【We must kill her here.】

 

【Kill the exorcist.】

 

【For their sake.】

 

They hadn’t thought this would be an easy fight from the beginning.

 

Hadn’t they lured her here to eliminate her somehow?

 

The distance gradually narrowed.

 

The one in front among the two reached out to grab Siena’s hair.

 

【Got-】

 

“All done!”

 

Bang-!

 

However, Siena suddenly raised her head.

 

Without time to stop, it collided with Siena’s forehead.

 

【…!】

 

It was a tremendous headbutt. That Thing staggered as its vision flashed for a moment.

 

【A-Are you okay?!】

 

The Twins who had been following boldly grabbed its shoulder and asked urgently.

 

Are you okay?

 

The forehead that collided felt more than numb—it felt like it was burning, so how could it be okay?

 

…Wait, is that even possible?

 

Not once had it felt pain since dying.

 

That Thing raised its hand, completely drained of blood and tinged blue, fumbling to touch its forehead.

 

Nothing. It was completely empty.

 

There was nothing where its forehead should have been.

 

The moment it realized this, tremendous pain struck.

 

【…Kyaaaaaaah!】

 

【Uaaaaaaah!】

 

The Twins were the same.

 

The moment they vanished with their death throes.

 

In the surging flames, the medium attached to the curtains completely melted away.

 

‘Ah, I shouldn’t be playing with fire at night.’

 

After confirming the curtains were burning well, Siena lifted her stiff body.

 

-Tick!

 

‘…Hm?’

 

I rubbed my forehead and frowned.

 

Something had hit my forehead and passed by. But there was nothing around.

 

Only Rudian, who had just emerged from the manor and was frozen with her eyes wide open.

 

Since there was quite a distance between us, there was no way she could have bumped into me.

 

‘Maybe a bug flew into me.’

 

That must be it. Since I had lit a bonfire at night, bugs would naturally be attracted.

 

Thinking a large moth had hit me made me feel a bit unpleasant.

 

“You…”

 

Rudian pointed at me, then looked at the empty air and trembled.

 

Crack!

 

At the same time, large flames erupted beside me. I was startled and covered my face with my arms, stepping back several paces from the bonfire.

 

The menacingly writhing flames spat out the ashes of the blackout curtains.

 

As I watched the flames from a distance, I heard the sound of someone frantically running down the stairs.

 

Soon, Rudian’s Guard Knight appeared, opening the door with a loud bang. His face was full of excitement.

 

“Count! Both of them have awakened!”

 

“What? My Parents?”

 

“Yes! They’re coming down!”

 

Rudian glanced at me briefly, then ran toward him.

 

When the blackout curtains disappeared without a trace in the flames I was blankly watching.

 

Rudian and the Guard Knight had come outside the manor, supporting the Previous Count Couple.

 

But they were all staring intently at me as if they had made some kind of promise.

 

“…”

 

This is a bit burdensome.

 

‘I was planning to go to the second floor once everything was burned.’

 

Though it’s a bit embarrassing with all the attention focused on me, maybe this worked out better.

 

I brushed off my hands that hadn’t touched anything and pointed toward the bonfire with both arms.

 

Since my expression would be clearly visible due to the flames, I also worked hard to pull up the corners of my mouth to my cheeks.

 

“As you can see, I’ve performed the exorcism! What an evil ghost it was. We almost had a disaster!”

 

It became quiet for a moment.

 

…Is this not right?

 

Everyone was looking at me, but they were all keeping their mouths tightly shut as well.

 

‘Did I speak unnecessarily?’

 

I thought I had gotten quite used to this act by now. Apparently not.

 

Acting naturally was still far off. I should have stayed still until someone else spoke up.

 

I was lamenting inwardly.

 

The Former Countess stepped forward with her right foot… but couldn’t maintain her balance and swayed forward.

 

“Mother, be careful!”

 

Since Rudian was supporting her, she didn’t fall.

 

…But wait, Mother?

 

“You. How can you call me Mother when there are other people around.”

 

The Former Countess, who had straightened her posture, glanced at me cautiously.

 

I rolled my eyes pretending not to know.

 

I had somewhat expected this since her nickname was Didi Hart, but I didn’t think they’d have such a casual mother-daughter relationship.

 

But Rudian didn’t pay any attention to me.

 

She carefully supported her breathing mother and led her forward.

 

“Come on, slowly.”

 

So that superhuman strength from earlier really was something that burst out in a desperate situation.

 

Right now, the Former Countess was moving as if walking itself was something she hadn’t done in a long time.

 

‘But surely, she’s not coming toward me?’

 

Somehow it seems like they’re getting closer and closer.

 

…That’s right!

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