I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living by Exorcising Them! - Chapter 43

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I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living Through Exorcism! Episode 043

 

Rudian had coldly told Grace to leave.

 

But just as Grace was about to go, she stopped her in her tracks.

 

“Take my carriage to Marquis Fainen’s estate. I’ll send the Marquis a swift messenger bird.”

 

She suddenly lent her carriage, saying that if she vouched for Grace, the Marquis would let her in immediately!

 

“Why? If you don’t talk to the Marquis today, you’ll obviously come back here again. Don’t ask twice. It’s annoying.”

 

She even added such strange words.

 

‘Why is she acting like this today?’

 

I gulped down the steaming hot tea that had just been poured.

 

I swallowed every last drop down my throat in one go, but my throat still felt parched.

 

When I set down the empty teacup, Bella, who had been momentarily startled, whispered quietly.

 

“Miss, shall I brew more tea?”

 

“Yes, thank you, Bella.”

 

Even though I had already drunk more than five cups, my throat still felt dry.

 

I wiped the tea from my lips and stared ahead. In the end, Rudian and I were left alone.

 

I thought she would leave soon, but like hell she would.

 

Rudian opened one of the remaining boxes and lifted it up with a grunt.

 

“These are peaches that my father grew himself.”

 

Well, he didn’t need to bring them.

 

She showed me a box full of glossy pink fruit and brought it over, so I stood up awkwardly.

 

“I sent him a sapling since he said it could be grown indoors, and he sent fruit saying he had harvested some. I told him he didn’t need to, but really.”

 

“Wow, they look really plump and delicious.”

 

“Right? They’re a rare variety among peaches, so be grateful and eat them.”

 

“Yes, thank you, Count.”

 

Having heard the answer she wanted, Rudian smiled proudly.

 

She placed the peach box on top of the boxes that were neatly stacked on the left side of the wall.

 

That is, on top of the boxes she had finished explaining.

 

It had already been 2 hours since she started explaining each box like this.

 

‘This is exhausting.’

 

Wasn’t she the person who always complained about not having enough time? Doesn’t she get tired?

 

‘I have no idea what she’s thinking.’

 

She came out of nowhere, chased Grace away, and kept explaining gifts non-stop.

 

‘Why is she doing this to me?’

 

I quietly watched the teacup being filled and sent Bella a wistful look.

 

‘Bella, please save me.’

 

But contrary to my thoughts, Bella’s eyes sparkled clearly. Her light brown eyes appeared so vivid they looked like a distinct brown.

 

While Rudian went to get another box, Bella whispered quietly.

 

“Miss, this is really fortunate.”

 

“…What is?”

 

“You saved so much on food expenses!”

 

Bella’s eyes sparkled. I could see her quickly scanning the box, calculating how much she could save on food expenses with all this.

 

‘…Honestly, I was thinking the same thing.’

 

And that wasn’t all. The Former Countess’s cooking skills were so good that they would suddenly come to mind even when I was just sitting quietly.

 

“She sent such a good variety too, didn’t she? Not only meat and vegetables, but also several types of fruit, so we can eat well for quite a while.”

 

Thud-!

 

“Yeah, my parents are definitely generous.”

 

Rudian placed the box on the table and looked down at us.

 

“…”

 

“…”

 

When did she come back?

 

More importantly, how much did she hear?

 

While Bella and I exchanged anxious glances, Rudian sat down on the sofa.

 

“Your maid seems to like it too.”

 

Ah, did she only hear that part?

 

Since her voice sounded pleased, I cautiously read the mood and smiled brightly. Thank goodness.

 

“I’m often away from the manor due to trade, so I inevitably end up having to throw away the food my parents send.”

 

“Ah, I see.”

 

“So I packed a bit more of my portion too. I’m glad you like it.”

 

…Wait, was this not a gift but leftover disposal?

 

I felt a strange mood, but decided not to think about it at all.

 

Anyway, I wondered why Rudian sat down, but it turned out what she placed on the table was the last box.

 

‘Finally finished!’

 

The explanation was finally over after a full 2 hours.

 

‘Once Rudian leaves, I’ll just lie down for a bit.’

 

I just sat quietly listening to explanations and making agreeable responses, so why am I so tired?

 

But for some reason, Rudian’s bottom didn’t seem to have any intention of leaving the sofa.

 

Rudian leaned back loosely against the backrest and sipped the tea that Bella had served.

 

‘…’

 

Wait, was it always this awkward?

 

Looking at the already empty manor with just boxes piled up everywhere made the silence feel even more profound.

 

Come to think of it, whenever I was with Rudian, she was always the one who started conversations. Whether grumbling or whatever.

 

I was mainly the one who read the mood and responded.

 

‘Since it’s come to this, should I ask?’

 

I glanced at the black crown of her head as she set down her teacup.

 

Rudian already seems to have completely forgotten about Grace though.

 

Honestly, I’m curious about how she knew it was a pink diamond necklace.

 

I immediately put it into action.

 

“Count, but how did you know in that brief moment that the necklace Grace was holding was a pink diamond?”

 

Rudian raised her eyebrows as if she had heard something out of the blue.

 

“Miss Siena, I told you before. I have very good observation skills.”

 

“Yes, you did.”

 

She had said that when we first met.

 

Rudian, who had been sitting loosely, leaned forward.

 

Perhaps because of the lighting, as her face drew closer, I had the strange illusion that her red eyes flashed.

 

“There was a noble in the provinces who dabbled in trade. He always picked up strange items, so I thought he’d go bankrupt soon.”

 

“…”

 

“He ran his business well for several years. Then recently, he invested all his fortune in trade and imported counterfeit goods, losing everything. A trader importing counterfeit goods. Really not funny at all.”

 

Ah, I think I knew what Rudian was talking about.

 

“I found out that the Baron survived in the trade business for so long thanks to his daughter. I only recently learned that daughter was you.”

 

“…How interesting.”

 

Yes, it was quite interesting.

 

It was only a story from a few years ago, yet it felt like hearing about someone else’s life.

 

I felt no emotion about it whatsoever.

 

Baron Alderton’s trade business to begin with…

 

Was at a pitiful level compared to Count Helkene’s trade business.

 

I thought it natural that Rudian didn’t know me or House Alderton.

 

It also meant that she could learn these facts if she dug just a little into my past.

 

“Is that all I know?”

 

The distance between us narrowed a bit more. Her approaching red eyes flashed.

 

But I wasn’t nervous at all.

 

Rather than a threatening beast, she looked like a cat with pupils dilated from curiosity.

 

By now it would be strange not to notice. Rudian’s behavior toward me was completely different from how she treated Grace.

 

‘She doesn’t seem to realize it herself?’

 

Strange. Does she still not think of me as a friend?

 

She seems to think of us as ‘people who eat together at my parents’ house.’

 

That’s quite interesting too…

 

“What else do you know?”

 

“I know Baron Alderton came here and caused a scene, and I know you filed a report against the Baron for trespassing.”

 

…How does she know that too?

 

But that seems completely unrelated to having good observation skills?

 

“Oh, do you know the Baron is currently plotting to find you for revenge?”

 

“…”

 

This made it certain.

 

Rudian had definitely investigated everything related to me!

 

This was an issue I should confront immediately, but…

 

I pressed my forehead.

 

‘That bastard, I knew he’d do this!’

 

I never thought Baron Alderton would regret or reflect on his actions.

 

No, I didn’t even expect it!

 

The Baron would be thrown straight into prison the moment his treatment for the accident was finished.

 

So he wouldn’t be a free man for at least a month.

 

I had steeled myself mentally, not knowing what he might do to me as soon as he got out of prison.

 

I was even thinking of hiring a knight.

 

“But what the hell is he planning to get revenge for, that damn bastard!”

 

I shot up with my fist clenched, then caught myself and glanced around.

 

For some reason, Rudian was grinning.

 

‘Huh?’

 

I stared at her blankly, unable to lower my fist that I had thrust forcefully into the air.

 

“So, you need a knight, don’t you?”

 

“Ah, yes. I have about a month to spare, so I can hire a knight during that time-”

 

“Can’t be helped. I’ll have to help you out.”

 

Rudian cut off my words as if she’d been waiting for this moment and tapped her Guard Knight’s arm.

 

“I’ll lend you Sir Zeros for two months.”

 

“What?”

 

“Excuse me?”

 

It was only natural that both her Guard Knight and I questioned her.

 

After all, it meant Rudian had made the decision entirely on her own and was just informing us.

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