I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living by Exorcising Them! - Chapter 45

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I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living Through Exorcism! Episode 045

 

Did Harman pull some strings?

 

Well, if rumors spread that the Duke bought someone a 1 billion franc necklace, the entire Empire would be in an uproar.

 

It seemed like no information related to Harman had circulated at all.

 

Seeing how he completely concealed his entire body when he came out last time, Harman definitely seemed reluctant to reveal himself in public.

 

…No, that’s not what’s important right now!

 

I sent the necklace to Grace without any explanation to Harman!

 

“This necklace suits you well, Lady.”

 

“I hope you suit the necklace well.”

 

Harman’s words when he held the necklace up to me came to mind again. I felt a stabbing sensation somewhere in my heart.

 

I forcibly suppressed my gloomy feelings.

 

I began adding content to the letter I had intended to give to Grace.

 

[I was so obsessed with the thought that I had to return the necklace to Miss Grace that I ended up sending this letter too late.

 

I should have spoken to the Duke first, but I think I got the order wrong.

 

…

 

…

 

I’m truly sorry, Duke.

 

Please let me know whenever you have time, as I’m available anytime. Let’s go shopping together for something that absolutely won’t be possessed by ghosts.]

 

“Aren’t you apologizing too much?”

 

“…Yes, excuse me?”

 

What a surprise.

 

Sir Zeros, who had been standing close behind my chair, looked at my face and stepped back.

 

“Ah, I’m sorry. I’ve gotten into the habit of commenting on the Count’s letters.”

 

When did he come into the room? Without making a sound.

 

But was he close enough to even give advice on letters to Rudian?

 

“…”

 

…Should I ask him for help too?

 

Well, it’s not like agonizing over this alone will solve the problem anyway.

 

If I open up, I have nothing to lose.

 

After hesitating for a moment, I carefully extended the letter, packed densely with no remaining space, toward Sir Zeros.

 

“Sir, could you perhaps take a look at my letter?”

 

He quickly approached.

 

Since things had come to this, I explained all the events that had happened and the jumbled emotions I had felt while he skimmed through the letter.

 

“…So, that’s how it happened.”

 

After speaking, I felt both relieved and embarrassed.

 

‘He probably didn’t understand, right?’

 

Right, even I was confused while saying it.

 

There’s no way Sir Zeros, who just heard this for the first time, could understand-

 

“Right now, Miss, you’re worried that Duke Monteville might be disappointed by the very fact that you gave the necklace he gifted you to Grace, aren’t you?”

 

“Oh my, that’s right.”

 

My narrowed eyes widened in surprise.

 

Do you develop mind reading abilities when you’re at Count Helkene’s estate? He hit the nail on the head perfectly.

 

“Count Helkene always worries about that kind of thing when writing letters.”

 

“And yet she replies like that… No, please pretend you didn’t hear that.”

 

“Haha, the problem is that even after asking for opinions, the Count always sends what she originally thought anyway.”

 

“…”

 

Then there’s no need to ask for opinions.

 

This time, my inner thoughts were definitely read. Sir Zeros cleared his throat and pretended not to notice as he pointed back to the letter.

 

“In times like this, it’s better for you to empathize with the Duke’s feelings too, Miss.”

 

“Empathize?”

 

“Yes, even I, who knows nothing about the situation, can see that Lady Siena did nothing wrong. But the whole thing is full of excuses.”

 

Following Sir Zeros’ finger with my gaze, I saw a series of lengthy excuses.

 

The time was too tight to send a letter to the Duke, a guest happened to visit at that exact moment so I forgot, of course it was my fault for forgetting, but when I was about to send it I worried that the Duke might be disappointed…

 

I wrote the letter like this? My mouth fell open.

 

“If you think the Duke gave you the necklace with pure intentions, then you should completely empathize with those feelings. Um, so…”

 

I focused on the lip movements of Sir Zeros as he pondered.

 

“How about adding that you were excited thinking about the day you’d wear it, but now feel upset and disappointed?”

 

“…!”

 

This person is a problem solver. A problem solver!

 

I hastily picked up the quill pen. I took out new letter paper and began scribbling all over it.

 

Once I found the direction, it flowed smoothly as if magic had been cast.

 

I skimmed through the completed letter and my hands trembled with excitement.

 

“Sir Zeros, you’re truly amazing!”

 

“Thank you.”

 

When I gave him a thumbs up, he shyly bowed his head. Good, this should be enough.

 

“Then let’s go furniture shopping now.”

 

“Sounds good.”

 

After confirming that the messenger bird had flown away with the letter, I changed clothes and came out.

 

The cargo carriage I had called in advance was waiting in front of the mansion.

 

‘If we go quickly, we can return before dinner.’

 

Perhaps because I had sent the letter, I definitely felt more at ease.

 

Just as I was about to board the carriage with Sir Zeros’ escort.

 

Piyoooook!

 

A sharp cry cutting through the clouds reached my ears.

 

…Already?

 

With one foot on the carriage step, I quickly turned my head.

 

The white bird that had been flying swiftly just dropped the letter with a thud.

 

‘Huh?’

 

Right onto my head.

 

Beside me as I picked up the letter in a daze, Sir Zeros muttered blankly.

 

“I’ve never seen such an emotional messenger bird before.”

 

“…Right?”

 

It’s not just me who thinks this is strange, right?

 

‘Tsk, how odd.’

 

It’s definitely a fast and efficient messenger bird though.

 

Maybe it just doesn’t like me very much.

 

I tilted my head and unfolded the letter.

 

[I see. I had no idea that necklace was a pink diamond necklace.

 

It couldn’t be helped, so Lady Siena doesn’t need to feel sorry about it.]

 

‘He’s really okay with it, right?’

 

At least judging by the fact that it wasn’t written with heavy pressure, he doesn’t seem angry or tearful.

 

That’s a relief.

 

And next…

 

[More importantly, if it’s alright with you, how about having dinner together this evening.

 

I think it would be good to look at the items together after the meal.]

 

‘He wants to meet today?’

 

I was a bit flustered.

 

Of course, it’s true that I told him I was available anytime and to let me know when the Duke was free.

 

I checked my simply dressed outfit.

 

‘I should have dressed up more before coming out.’

 

I was folding the letter neatly to put it in my bag when I paused.

 

‘This person, could it be that he doesn’t really have any particular schedule?’

 

Why does it seem like whenever I send a letter, he always wants to meet the same day.

 

‘I heard that when someone likes a person, they somehow make time no matter what.’

 

No way.

 

He likes me…

 

…No, that’s not it!

 

He just wants to quickly buy things to put in the estate!

 

‘Phew, I almost got carried away again.’

 

Get a grip on yourself.

 

* * *

 

I’ve bought all the furniture I need right away.

 

“Now I should go to the shop the Duke told me to visit.”

 

“Where is it?”

 

“Let me see, it says ‘Grimoire’.”

 

“Ah, ‘Grimoire’ isn’t very far from here. It’s a shop that comes up if you go straight ahead.”

 

When I said I also needed to go out to buy things needed for the manor.

 

Harman said he would make a restaurant reservation to match where I was going.

 

‘I did well to deliberately come to the Noble District.’

 

Though each piece of furniture was so expensive it made my head spin…

 

This much is a very light investment compared to a guard knight’s monthly salary, right?

 

‘Yes, I’m making the right choice right now.’

 

Thinking that way, my heart felt much more at ease. I carefully folded Harman’s letter and put it in my pocket.

 

“Sir Zeros.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“You’ve worked hard. From here on, I’ll go by myself.”

 

“Pardon? I came here as Lady Siena’s guard knight.”

 

Perhaps flustered, Sir Zeros stopped walking abruptly.

 

I shrugged my shoulders.

 

“Today is the first day and we bought a lot of furniture. It’ll take a long time to organize everything.”

 

“However.”

 

“The only people who know I’ve come out this far are the Duke and Sir Zeros, aren’t they?”

 

“…”

 

Sir Zeros, who was about to object, couldn’t find words to say and closed his mouth.

 

“It’ll be getting dark soon. Then wouldn’t the real danger be Bella alone at the manor?”

 

“That’s true.”

 

“So Bella… Ah, yes.”

 

This person accepts things quite quickly.

 

“But without me, Lady Siena would also have to wander around alone.”

 

His stubbornness is quite something too.

 

“I’m meeting Duke Monteville right away anyway. The restaurant is right in front of us, isn’t it?”

 

“But you’ll be alone on the way there. I am your guard knight, Miss.”

 

“Then how about just escorting me to the restaurant? After that, I’ll be with the Duke continuously, so please hurry back and protect Bella.”

 

“But you’ll be alone again when you return.”

 

He’s really persistent.

 

While talking with Sir Zeros and walking, I had arrived at the entrance of the restaurant Harman mentioned.

 

‘What should I do? No matter how I look at it, he seems intent on following me.’

 

Since it’s come to this, there’s no choice. I have to speak honestly.

 

“Sir Zeros, actually today is my first meal with the Duke.”

 

“Yes.”

 

Even though I deliberately acted embarrassed, he doesn’t seem to understand at all.

 

Strange. Why is someone who’s usually so quick to catch on being so slow this time?

 

“I’m saying it’s our first date.”

 

“…Ah.”

 

Sir Zeros’s face finally turned reddish.

 

Yes, you should catch on by now.

 

I want to be alone and cozy with just Harman and me.

 

Sir Zeros’s body, which had been standing rigidly, relaxed loosely.

 

“I understand. But this is just for this time. From next time on, I’ll follow along no matter what happens.”

 

“Yes, don’t worry because we’ll take an expensive carriage when we return. See you at the manor!”

 

“…Yes, but it will really be okay, right?”

 

“Since it’s an appointment with Duke Monteville, there shouldn’t be any problems. Hurry and go.”

 

He was restless until the very end.

 

But what could he do when he had already said he understood?

 

I hurriedly waved my hand to send him off.

 

‘Ugh.’

 

I quickly lowered my arm because my shoulder became stiff from waving to Sir Zeros.

 

‘It feels like my shoulder has gotten a bit heavy since earlier.’

 

Did I overdo it because I got too excited about looking at furniture after so long? Strange.

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