I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living by Exorcising Them! - Chapter 71

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I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living Through Exorcism! Episode 071

 

Perhaps that’s why.

 

My mouth, which had been tightly shut from being completely dejected just moments ago, moved without me realizing it.

 

“Bella, I’m really sorry for bringing him without saying anything. But I didn’t bring him out of pity. And the prophetic dream wasn’t something I mentioned as a joke either.”

 

Bella hesitated.

 

Honestly, if she said something again, I was planning to keep trying to persuade her.

 

But Bella nodded as if she understood.

 

“Actually, since Miss brought him, there’s nothing particular for me to say. But there’s a big problem. It’s not anything else…”

 

Bella’s body trembled violently.

 

“Th-this fur! Long-haired breeds need their fur brushed for several hours every day!”

 

Just then, the puppy shook its body. At the same time, brown fur scattered and flew everywhere.

 

‘Ah, so that was the reason.’

 

…But when did it fly up there?

 

“Even if you brush them, so much fur comes out that you have to clean constantly. Eek! Look at this, fur has already piled up on the floor in the meantime!”

 

“…”

 

I deflated.

 

It’s my fault for only thinking about animal fur allergies, yeah.

 

Whether it was my imagination or not, the puppy in my arms also seemed to whimper and shrink back slightly.

 

I rolled my eyes back and forth.

 

While Bella was examining the floor, I grabbed a few strands of fur floating in the air and hid them behind me.

 

Afraid of what else I might hear, I hastily grabbed Bella’s hand.

 

“Bella, not only will I take care of the puppy, but if you want, you don’t have to do kitchen work either.”

 

“What? What do you mean by that?”

 

Well, I was planning to surprise you after posting the job notice, but I guess I have no choice.

 

“I’m thinking of posting a job notice for servants.”

 

“A-a job notice for servants? Really?!”

 

“Yeah!”

 

“Oh my goodness! Finally, servants!”

 

The person who had been grumbling just moments ago disappeared, and Bella’s voice was immediately filled with joy.

 

Her lips seemed to twitch, and even her expression completely relaxed.

 

“Since you said you bought dog food on the way, I won’t say anything more. Ah, but instead! Miss has to take him for walks every day.”

 

“Yeah, of course!”

 

I quickly nodded before Bella could change her mind.

 

* * *

 

Fortunately, Bella was calmer than yesterday.

 

Maybe it was thanks to telling her about the servant job notice. Or perhaps she had given up to some extent after a day had passed.

 

No, the way she was twisting her body seemed like she had something to say.

 

“Miss, how was it at the Monteville Ducal Estate? Didn’t the Duke say anything?”

 

“Wh-what would he say about what?”

 

“For example… Oh, how embarrassing!”

 

Bella blushed and ran far away. Though it was just to the kitchen.

 

‘Is she talking about a confession?’

 

There was nothing like that at all.

 

No wait, I did learn about Harman’s past, so I guess we do have a secret between us.

 

By the way, how did she hold back from talking about this yesterday?

 

‘Well, yesterday we were too busy arguing about the puppy to have time for other conversations.’

 

We ate dinner right away and took care of the puppy…

 

I fell asleep as soon as I lay down on my bed, which I hadn’t seen in a long time.

 

I thought, home really is home after all.

 

‘Harman might be worried.’

 

Although he said he would contact me first, he’s probably worried.

 

Yesterday it really rained too much and there was even thunder and lightning.

 

‘So let’s send a letter saying I arrived safely.’

 

I’m just sending it to reassure him.

 

There’s no personal interest involved at all.

 

Absolutely not!

 

And while writing a letter to send to Harman, I took out another sheet of letter paper.

 

It was because I remembered thinking I should send a reply to Grace after returning.

 

I was too unwell so I’m sending a late reply, if you could advertise exorcism in the weekly magazine I would be truly grateful…

 

I transcribed the content I had thought of in advance directly onto the letter.

 

After finishing both letters, I rolled my stiff shoulders and stretched.

 

‘My body is really too stiff.’

 

Come to think of it, except for going to the greenhouse garden for three days, I couldn’t move around much.

 

It made sense that my body had stiffened up.

 

‘Since I need to post the servant job notice anyway, I might as well go in person.’

 

My deliberation wasn’t long.

 

I put a leash around the neck of the puppy that had been sticking close to me since morning with no intention of leaving.

 

Then I shouted to Bella who was in the kitchen.

 

“Bella, I’m going out to post the servant job notice!”

 

“What? I could do that-”

 

“I have to take the puppy for a walk anyway, right? I’m just going while I’m at it.”

 

“The person who was sick and recuperating until yesterday wants to go out again?”

 

“I’m not sick anymore.”

 

Just then, my shoulder that I had been rotating made a creaking sound.

 

“Your bones are making noise though?”

 

“That’s because I haven’t been moving around enough.”

 

But Bella completely stopped what she was doing and stood sideways with a displeased expression.

 

Wait, when was it that she was happy when I said I’d post the servant job notice? Why is she opposing it again?

 

‘I have no choice.’

 

I firmly grabbed Sir Zeros’ arm who was nearby.

 

“Do you know how much I slept at the Duke’s estate? If I stay still, my body might stiffen up and cause more problems. Sir Zeros will come with me too, so it’ll be fine.”

 

Sir Zeros, who was bewildered, pointed at his own face with his finger.

 

But who is he?

 

A knight among knights.

 

And someone who understands very quickly.

 

“Sir Zeros, wouldn’t moderate walking be more helpful for recovery than lying down all day?”

 

“That’s true. If you just lie down, even the muscles you had will disappear.”

 

Yes, that’s it, Sir Zeros!

 

Originally, when opinions don’t match, it’s right to decide by majority vote.

 

Sir Zeros took my side, so I won 2 to 1!

 

When I confidently put my hands on my hips, Bella finally shook her head as if she couldn’t win.

 

Then she pointed at the puppy who was sitting quietly.

 

“Then have you given the puppy a name?”

 

“Huh?”

 

“You can’t keep calling him puppy forever.”

 

“Ah… Bokdeungi, yeah. I was going to call him Bokdeungi.”

 

They say you should give rustic and hearty names for them to live long.

 

I hadn’t thought deeply about it, but I instantly came up with a name meaning to bring lots of good fortune.

 

Bella and Sir Zeros suddenly became serious.

 

“Bok… deungi?”

 

“What does that mean?”

 

Both of them had serious expressions.

 

I rolled my lips inward to hold back my laughter.

 

‘It’s so awkward hearing the word Bokdeungi come out of these people’s mouths.’

 

It couldn’t be helped.

 

I didn’t give him a name with that meaning in this world’s language, but named him ‘Bokdeungi’ with the exact Korean pronunciation!

 

‘Bokdeungi just rolls off the tongue so well and suits him perfectly.’

 

Since I wasn’t about to explain my past life, I mumbled vaguely.

 

“It’s an ancient language that people don’t really know, meaning something like ‘good fortune will come rolling in.'”

 

“So it was an ancient language. No wonder I’d never heard it before.”

 

“The sound is so refined, you must have put a lot of thought into it.”

 

“…Mmhm.”

 

I absolutely must not lift my head.

 

If I do, I definitely won’t be able to hold back my laughter.

 

* * *

 

While posting the servant job listing, I also posted a knight job listing.

 

During this time, Bokdeungi walked quietly without barking even once.

 

Thanks to that, the way back to the manor was going very smoothly…

 

“Am I not sufficient as a knight?”

 

It wasn’t going smoothly.

 

‘Yeah, I knew this would happen.’

 

As soon as I told the clerk I was also looking for a knight, I could feel displeased energy radiating from beside me, so I knew from that moment.

 

Since I expected this reaction, I responded calmly.

 

“That’s true. But Sir Zeros, do you realize we’ve already been together for half a month?”

 

“Yes. But don’t we still have a month and a half left? While it’s true I miss Count Helkene, I wasn’t planning to return before the agreed period.”

 

Oh, now that he’s confessed, he’s openly saying things like this?

 

When I looked at him with half-closed eyes, Sir Zeros became flustered by his own words and his face turned bright red.

 

At this rate, Sir Zeros might return before we even get back to the manor, so I quickly returned to the original topic.

 

“Actually, I looked into it once before, but the cost aside, there aren’t many knights willing to guard a commoner.”

 

“Ah…”

 

That didn’t seem like a good choice.

 

This time he couldn’t hide his flustered expression.

 

But what could I do? I had to pretend it didn’t matter.

 

“So I posted the listing in advance. We should be able to find someone easily within a month and a half, right?”

 

“My thinking was short-sighted, I apologize.”

 

“What’s there to apologize for? Actually, if you’re really sorry, introduce me to some knights you know.”

 

“…I’ll look into it.”

 

“Really?”

 

“Yes.”

 

I was just joking since he was apologizing so seriously, but really?

 

If it’s someone Sir Zeros recommends, they’d be much more trustworthy than a complete stranger, so that’s good for me.

 

It was an unexpected gain.

 

Though I don’t know if we’ll actually be able to find someone.

 

Anyway, after that brief disturbance, the way to the manor was now going very smoothly.

 

The main gate of the manor was approaching.

 

Bokdeungi had walked quietly throughout the entire walk without barking even once.

 

I bent down slightly and patted Bokdeungi’s head.

 

“Our Bokdeungi is so good at walking and so well-behaved!”

 

As if to make a mockery of those words, the leash was pulled taut.

 

“…Huh?”

 

For a moment, my eyes met with Sir Zeros’.

 

And then I was dragged along by Bokdeungi.

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