I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living by Exorcising Them! - Chapter 37

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I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living Through Exorcism! Episode 037

 

“As expected, Miss Siena liked our parents too, right? Phew, that’s a relief. Mother told me to bring you again.”

 

I looked at the brightly smiling Rudian with bewildered eyes.

 

Whether she knew my feelings or not, Rudian’s face lit up brilliantly.

 

So that means I have to go eat those heaping bowls of rice again?

 

Again?

 

I couldn’t bring myself to tell the genuinely happy Rudian that I had answered wrong.

 

‘Of course it’s not that I dislike it, and the food was so delicious that my eyes widened after just one bite…’

 

How could I say that the Former Countess’s generosity was too much, way too much, and so overwhelming that it was exhausting?

 

After a brief moment of contemplation, Rudian quickly climbed into the carriage.

 

“Well then, see you again next time.”

 

Then she casually waved her hand once and closed the window.

 

“Ah, Count! That… Yes. Please travel safely.”

 

Having missed the timing to speak, I could only awkwardly wave at the retreating back of the carriage.

 

‘Well, whatever.’

 

Let me think about it, setting aside just the heaping bowls of rice.

 

Everything else was good. The fact that the Previous Count Couple looked favorably upon me was actually a good thing.

 

That was proof that Rudian was treating me somewhat comfortably too.

 

Who would invite just anyone to their parents’ house?

 

She’s not someone who wouldn’t know that I’m busy. Besides, Rudian is probably busier than me anyway.

 

So dragging me all the way to the capital outskirts probably won’t be something that happens very often.

 

‘Somehow I’ve become someone who eats meals with Rudian’s parents.’

 

At this level, if I urgently need something, she’d probably help me get it if I contact her quickly.

 

Though I’m not sure if Rudian thinks of me as a ‘friend’ because of this.

 

‘Initially, this was the reason I readily signed that unfair contract Rudian offered me.’

 

Does this mean I’ve achieved my goal?

 

‘But doesn’t it seem like things have changed somewhat from my original plan?’

 

…The result is similar, so what’s good is good.

 

Hmm, somehow it feels strange.

 

I tilted my head in puzzlement and started walking.

 

* * *

 

“Miss!”

 

My eyes snapped open.

 

Bright sunlight greeted me from outside the window. It was broad daylight.

 

When exactly did I fall asleep?

 

I heard urgent footsteps running over, then Bella burst through the door.

 

“Miss, you need to wake up. A necklace worth a whopping 1 billion francs has arrived!”

 

It came at just the right time.

 

I tried to get up abruptly, but my body wouldn’t cooperate.

 

‘Going to and from the capital outskirts in one day is definitely tiring.’

 

But if I had stayed there overnight, I wouldn’t have been able to check the necklace right away.

 

Coming back immediately was the right choice.

 

I rubbed my still sleepy eyelids and got up.

 

Bella waited for me with an excited face, holding the jewelry box. I quickly washed my face.

 

The moment the cold water touched my face, my drowsy mind became clear.

 

‘I’ve finally gotten my hands on it.’

 

The necklace that will turn the regretful male lead into… a doting childcare dad!

 

Whew.

 

Taking a deep breath, I put on white gloves. I carefully lifted the chain of the necklace.

 

The jewel embedded in the center sparkled and shone every time it caught the light.

 

A shape reminiscent of a water droplet.

 

I couldn’t help but admire the flawlessly and precisely crafted diamond.

 

“Th-this is the 1 billion franc necklace?”

 

“Yes, isn’t it pretty?”

 

“…My heart is pounding so much I can’t look at it anymore! I’ll call you when the meal is ready, Miss!”

 

Bella couldn’t even properly admire it and just kept glancing at it sideways before finally closing the door and leaving.

 

‘That’s understandable.’

 

Just suddenly having a necklace with a fist-sized jewel would be bewildering enough.

 

If she heard it was worth 1 billion on top of that, she definitely couldn’t keep looking at it.

 

‘Even I find it somewhat burdensome.’

 

Anyway, today is finally the day to break the magic.

 

The required materials were troublesomely numerous, but thanks to having prepared everything before Grace came, there was nothing to worry about.

 

I looked at the material container placed on the desk and smiled contentedly.

 

I had gathered the last material on the day Grace came too-

 

“…Miss?”

 

I almost dropped it!

 

As I froze with the hand holding the necklace raised up, Bella carefully opened the door.

 

She had just left saying she couldn’t look at the necklace anymore. What is it, why?

 

“Miss, someone has come from the Duke Monteville family?”

 

“Huh? From the Duke Monteville family?”

 

“Yes.”

 

…Harman? Sent someone?

 

I carefully put the necklace back in the jewelry box and left the room.

 

I hadn’t heard anything about this beforehand.

 

‘Ah, did they bring a contract?’

 

I had said I would take this necklace instead of payment for looking after the Monteville Ducal Estate in the future.

 

A meticulous person like Harman might have sent a new contract.

 

In the reception room, there were as many as five servants from the Duke Monteville family.

 

And on the sofa in the reception room….

 

“It’s my first time meeting you, Lady Siena. I am Madam Drur.”

 

Why is the dress shop madam here?

 

I had no choice but to rise from my seat and stare bewilderedly at the madam who was politely greeting me.

 

Then one of the servants approached and handed me a letter.

 

“The Duke asked you to check this letter.”

 

[Lady Siena.

 

I am delighted that we can meet somewhere other than the manor.

 

Since I don’t know what kind of attire you would prefer, I called the madam from the most famous dress shop in the Empire, so I hope it pleases you.

 

It’s not a big gift, so I hope you will accept it.

 

I hope it goes well with the necklace.]

 

“What gift?”

 

I muttered blankly, but no one was paying attention to me.

 

Everyone was busy with their own tasks.

 

While I was reading the letter, the Duke’s servants brought a large portable clothing rack into the manor.

 

The madam hung the dresses she had brought neatly on the rack with serious eyes.

 

‘Not a big gift, he says.’

 

Anyone could see it was big.

 

The madam from the most famous dress shop in the Empire. I couldn’t even imagine how much the travel expenses and dress costs would amount to.

 

‘Are we going to some banquet?’

 

Weren’t we going out to buy supplies?

 

Moreover, saying he hopes it goes well with the necklace.

 

I became troubled knowing that the necklace was something I would have to return anyway.

 

Meanwhile, the servants spread out catalogs to show me, and the madam began explaining while holding fabric up to my body.

 

Naturally, none of it registered in my ears.

 

Throughout the entire time the madam and servants skillfully and swiftly proceeded with something, I just nodded with my soul gone.

 

A moment later.

 

“When the dress is completed, we will deliver it to the manor.”

 

“…Yes, yes?”

 

I stared blankly at the madam who was scribbling numbers while holding a measuring tape.

 

What just happened?

 

Something started and ended in an instant.

 

“Then we’ll be taking our leave now.”

 

The servants who had neatly packed up the fabric and jewelry box bowed politely.

 

The reception room emptied quickly.

 

“….”

 

Left alone and bewildered, I reviewed what had just happened.

 

So.

 

‘Harman had a dress tailored for me?’

 

Right, this was the reason I couldn’t understand any of what had just happened.

 

‘It wasn’t just any ordinary outfit, but a gorgeous dress fit for wearing to a banquet hall.’

 

I still don’t really understand. I could accept the necklace as gratitude for examining the manor.

 

But the dress… why?

 

I stared blankly at the reception room window.

 

The rear of the carriage gradually disappeared from view. Only after the carriage had completely vanished did it start to feel real.

 

That’s when it happened.

 

I heard the sound of someone running frantically, and soon Bella burst open the reception room door.

 

“M-Miss! Today’s morning newspaper has arrived!”

 

“What is it this time?”

 

I spoke as if letting out a sigh.

 

What now?

 

Why are so many things happening just this morning? When will I ever get to investigate the necklace?

 

“I think you need to see this yourself.”

 

I thought she was making a fuss, but the atmosphere felt strangely ominous. Even though it was just about checking the morning newspaper.

 

I slowly approached and took the newspaper from her.

 

And as soon as I read the headline written in bold letters, I dropped the newspaper.

 

[Baron Alderton. Severely injured in carriage accident, unconscious for two days…]

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