I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living by Exorcising Them! - Chapter 63

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I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living Through Exorcism! Episode 063

 

Future scheduled plans?

 

‘None.’

 

Then what is there to worry about? I should say I want to do that right away!

 

I pressed both hands firmly against the bed sheet and sprang up.

 

“That’s so great…!”

 

But wait, I’m supposed to be sick right now, aren’t I?

 

Thud.

 

My face was once again perfectly buried in the fluffy pillow.

 

This time it wasn’t because I collapsed from being sick.

 

Well, of course I am sick, but…

 

‘It would be a bit much to just say I’m so happy about it.’

 

How could I act that way toward someone who’s being considerate by telling me to stay for three days because my condition looks serious?

 

‘I can’t look perfectly fine.’

 

I rolled my eyes around.

 

The wet towel that had fallen when I sprang up was carelessly lying on the bed sheet.

 

I quickly picked up the wet towel and placed it back on my forehead.

 

“…Ugh.”

 

I deliberately made groaning sounds and squinted my eyes shut. I asked in a soft, mumbling voice.

 

“If it wouldn’t be rude to the Duke, would that be alright…?”

 

It was pretending to be sick, but it wasn’t pretending to be sick.

 

I need to try my best to look as sick as possible.

 

‘Right, of course I should!’

 

I get to stay with Harman for three whole more days!

 

Just imagining it made me want to laugh. I felt like I could recover completely right away.

 

But for some reason, no answer came back.

 

When I slyly opened my eyes a crack to look—

 

“…?”

 

“Yes, of course.”

 

My eyes met directly with Harman’s.

 

His eyes curved as he looked down at me while covering his mouth.

 

‘It’s definitely a pretty smile.’

 

Is it just my imagination that it seems like he’s covering his mouth because he’s really laughing?

 

‘Surely he didn’t catch me acting, did he?’

 

No way. My acting was perfect.

 

* * *

 

Harman observed Siena’s condition for quite a while before standing up.

 

About five completely cooled wet towels were placed on the nightstand beside the bed.

 

“Then I’ll see you at meal time, Lady.”

 

“Yes, thank you so much, Duke. Should I go to the dining room?”

 

Siena tried to get up, perhaps to see him off. Harman quickly laid her back down.

 

“No. Today I’ll come here, so we can dine together here.”

 

“I could go to the dining room… Oh, of course I’m feeling a bit unwell, but…”

 

“It’s fine. While you’re staying here, I’d like you to rest comfortably.”

 

Siena smiled as if embarrassed.

 

A wave of hot heat suddenly swept through the area nearby.

 

Her face was flushed bright red, looking like she might suddenly faint at any moment.

 

But the way she tried her best to act sick as soon as he suggested she stay at the manor was quite cute—

 

‘…’

 

Harman brushed away the thought that naturally arose.

 

After leaving the guest room, he naturally headed to his office.

 

As he entered the office, dozens of pairs of eyes turned toward him.

 

They were the spirits who had been waiting just for him to come.

 

Lea, who was sitting boldly in Harman’s chair as if the office were hers, was the first to speak.

 

【Harman.】

 

“Yeah.”

 

【I’ll grant that you couldn’t have predicted that woman would suddenly faint before the meal. But why—】

 

“Did I carry her directly?”

 

Lea, who had been making a sulky expression while holding her forehead like usual Harman, flinched.

 

No, actually all the spirits except Calidis were flustered as soon as they heard it.

 

Only Calidis grinned as if he had expected this.

 

Harman now had a dry face where no emotion could be felt at all.

 

A voice as dry as his expression fell.

 

“I told Siena to stay here for three days. Since she fainted in front of everyone, they’ll all be watching Siena carefully for a while.”

 

【Ah, so you’re going to treat that woman kindly for three days too?】

 

Calidis nodded as if he understood.

 

“Right. It actually worked out well. Since the personal physician diagnosed it as body aches, publicly we can say that evil spirits targeted Siena while her body was weakened.”

 

The spirits who had been watching Harman anxiously finally giggled and laughed.

 

It was unexpected good fortune.

 

Good fortune to easily dispose of the person who was the biggest obstacle in Harman’s path.

 

【Kek- kekkek】

 

【Kieek- kiek】

 

The giggling laughter of the spirits gradually changed into eerie sounds.

 

Harman scribbled on documents as if he didn’t care, but his eyes were slightly furrowed.

 

The spirits stopped glancing at Harman and exchanged looks.

 

By now they knew he would have completely withdrawn his attention from them.

 

The spirits quietly left the office and headed to the greenhouse garden.

 

Lea flew straight up to ceiling height and spun around in a circle as if in a good mood.

 

【Harman finally came to his senses! He definitely thinks of us as family even though only half his blood is connected.】

 

【Elder Sister, why do you think that?】

 

【…Huh?】

 

The white dress that had been fluttering like dancing in the air slowly descended.

 

Lea watched Calidis’s expression.

 

Usually he was a good younger brother who always went along with her mood, but very occasionally he would become serious.

 

At times like this, she felt strangely unfamiliar, as if he had suddenly become a different person.

 

Lea hesitated before speaking.

 

【Harman said so. That we could say evil spirits targeted that woman while her body was weakened—】

 

【But why specifically three days?】

 

Lea closed her mouth.

 

Meanwhile, Calidis pursed his lips at the doubt that still hadn’t disappeared.

 

【Even in the dining room, I wondered if Harman had some plan. But actually, it would be most convenient to dispose of that woman today, wouldn’t it?】

 

【That’s… right? Her body will gradually get better.】

 

【Right, why wait and watch for three whole days? It just looks like nursing her.】

 

The other spirits who had been quietly listening slowly nodded their heads.

 

Calidis’s eyes slowly swept over his wavering family members.

 

【So now we can’t just completely trust and rely on Harman anymore.】

 

* * *

 

Right after Harman left the room, Sir Zeros came rushing in hurriedly.

 

“Miss, are you alright? How are you feeling?”

 

“Yes, I’m definitely better than before—”

 

“By any chance, did the Duke threaten to kill you if you revealed the fact that he collapsed at the Duke’s estate to outsiders? If so, please tell me carefully!”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“…I guess that’s not it.”

 

Sir Zeros, who had been shaking my shoulders vigorously, belatedly came to his senses and cleared his throat awkwardly.

 

The wet towel placed on my forehead.

 

And the moment he saw the several cold wet towels placed on the nightstand, he seemed to realize that he had completely misunderstood the situation.

 

‘The way he shakes shoulders first before asking questions, he definitely learned that from Rudian.’

 

Just when I thought I was feeling a bit better, thanks to Sir Zeros, my head is throbbing again. Thank you very much.

 

But since the person had gone from worrying to looking dejected, I didn’t have the leisure to make such jokes, so I decided to let it pass.

 

Right, there was something much more important I needed to tell him.

 

“Sir Zeros, I apparently have a severe case of body aches.”

 

“Yes, I heard. Your temperature went over 38 degrees.”

 

“So I’ve decided to stay at the Monteville Ducal Estate for three days.”

 

“That’s a good idea… What?”

 

Sir Zeros, who had been checking my condition, raised his head.

 

He probably expected me to say I’d return immediately for treatment.

 

I pulled up the blanket that had slipped down to my waist when Sir Zeros shook my shoulders earlier.

 

I tucked my entire body snugly into the blanket with only my face peeking out.

 

‘Ah, so cozy.’

 

I had already decided to spend a few cozy(?) days here with Harman.

 

Anyway, even if I went back, I’d have to rest for several days without being able to do anything.

 

‘Wouldn’t resting while looking at Harman’s face be true rest?’

 

But Sir Zeros seemed somewhat unconvinced.

 

He stubbornly tried to persuade me.

 

“The former Count and Countess Helkene even grow medicinal herbs themselves. If we send a letter right away, we should receive them by the time we return.”

 

“I might collapse again in the carriage on the way back.”

 

“That’s-”

 

“If I faint in the middle of the road, I won’t even be able to go to a hospital, and this time my temperature will exceed 39 degrees and I won’t be able to open my eyes and I’ll just die…”

 

“Alright, alright!”

 

Sir Zeros declared defeat.

 

No, if he was going to give up this quickly before I even finished talking, why did he bother trying to persuade me?

 

I boldly stared at Sir Zeros, who had hastily reached out to cover my mouth.

 

‘No one can stop me.’

 

Today, I absolutely had no intention of giving in.

 

When I smiled foolishly, Sir Zeros sighed as if he’d been tricked.

 

But what could he do? He had already given permission.

 

“Well, I’ll be staying with you the whole time, so nothing dangerous should happen to you, Miss.”

 

“What? What dangerous things could happen at the Duke’s estate?”

 

If this place was dangerous, there would be no safe zones anywhere in the Empire.

 

“It’s nothing. More importantly, shouldn’t we send a letter to Miss Bella?”

 

“…Ah!”

 

Bella, I’m sorry.

 

I had completely forgotten about Bella in my excitement about spending a few days with Harman.

 

I received letter paper from the butler and wrote a letter to send to Bella.

 

‘Who would have thought that teaching Bella to read and write when we stayed at Baron Alderton’s estate would be so helpful.’

 

Actually, back then I only taught her so she could secretly examine Baron Alderton’s letters.

 

Anyway, the letter content was simple.

 

I came to the Duke’s estate but collapsed from illness just before dinner…

 

(Omitted) The Duke told me to stay for three days.

 

When I asked Sir Zeros if this would be fine to send, sure enough, he was seriously worried.

 

“Miss, didn’t you write too factually?”

 

“I should write the facts. I can’t lie.”

 

“That’s true, but… You omitted everything necessary for persuasion, so Miss Bella will be very worried. She was already worried that you seemed ill for the past few days.”

 

“Well, she’ll worry. But she won’t tell me to come back.”

 

“She won’t tell you to return immediately for treatment?”

 

“No. There’s absolutely no way she would.”

 

I declared confidently.

 

Bella’s reply came quickly.

 

[What?! You collapsed?!

 

I knew it! I can’t live!

 

But to think you’re spending three whole cozy days with Duke Monteville!

 

I’m getting excited just thinking about it…]

 

“See?”

 

“…”

 

I confidently held out the letter.

 

Instead of nodding, Sir Zeros pressed his fingers to his brow.

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