I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living by Exorcising Them! - Chapter 81

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I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living Through Exorcism! Episode 081

 

“Th-that’s complete nonsense…”

 

“Why is it nonsense? I was even kicked out of my family and became a commoner for marrying you.”

 

Oh my, what a story.

 

This isn’t just a bad guy, but trash that can’t even be sorted for recycling?

 

“Right! If you loved me that much, why are you asking for a divorce?”

 

“Yes. I don’t love you anymore.”

 

“Th-that can’t be! Wife, you love me. You’re just thinking wrong about something!”

 

“…”

 

As the bad guy continued to deny it, the client rubbed her temples.

 

She was extremely calm, as if she thought this might not be something caused by a ghost after all.

 

Black hat, black dress, and even black shoes.

 

Even her outfit, as if mourning someone, seemed like a silent warning.

 

“The person who said he would sacrifice everything for me until our marriage changed as soon as we got married, so how could I love him?”

 

“When did I ever-”

 

“You’re speaking informally to me even now. You used to speak politely and respectfully before marriage.”

 

“You’re not a noble anymore…!”

 

The more the bad guy made excuses, the colder the client’s eyes became. She shook her head.

 

“It’s a waste of time to talk anymore. I’m selling this shop within a week, so please leave by then.”

 

“What, what?! This shop is mine!”

 

“Exorcist, and Sir Knight. We should go outside and talk first.”

 

“I said this shop is mine!”

 

The bad guy shouted with veins bulging in his neck, but the client led us outside without looking back even once.

 

* * *

 

I leaned my head against the sofa backrest and mulled over the conversation I had with the client.

 

“Exorcist, Sir Knight. I’m truly sorry for troubling you with such a matter.”

 

“No, we didn’t do anything. More importantly, your safety…”

 

“Ah, don’t worry about that crazy bastard. He can’t do anything anyway.”

 

“…”

 

I wondered if she would be okay since he was someone she loved enough to be kicked out of her family.

 

But she seemed incredibly relieved instead.

 

‘Well, I don’t need to think about it any further.’

 

It’s already unseemly that I learned this much about someone else’s private life.

 

Enough to feel sorry for the client.

 

‘Maybe because the capital is so troubled with ghosts, now there are even guys who cheat while making ghost excuses.’

 

I should be more careful when examining requests from now on.

 

It would be troublesome to keep getting involved in matters completely unrelated to ghosts like this.

 

“Miss Siena, do you have some worry? Why do you look so glum since you arrived?”

 

Ah, I guess I was too lost in thought.

 

“No, it’s just that the exorcism request I received today turned out not to be caused by a ghost, so I was a bit flustered.”

 

“Really?”

 

Rudian seemed to stare at me with a displeased expression, but fortunately didn’t ask any more questions.

 

“L-Lady Siena! Please look at this!”

 

That’s when Sir Zeros’s shout suddenly interrupted.

 

As soon as he came to the estate, he started digging through the pile of exorcism request letters, but why is he suddenly like this?

 

When I looked in surprise, Sir Zeros handed me today’s client’s letter and pointed to the piles of letters sorted into two sides.

 

“Didn’t we sort the letters into those Bokdeungi barked at and those he didn’t?”

 

“Yes, we did?”

 

“The only exorcism request among those placed on the right was the place we went today. But it actually wasn’t caused by a ghost, right?”

 

“…!”

 

I immediately understood what he was trying to say.

 

The letter in my hand, that is, today’s request.

 

Until this letter, I thought Bokdeungi had the clever ability to sort exorcism request letters from non-exorcism letters.

 

But if this is the case, then Bokdeungi correctly picked out only exorcism requests…

 

‘Huh?’

 

Ghosts don’t exist in the first place, so how does he distinguish between exorcism requests and regular letters?

 

It’s a bit puzzling, but still…

 

“Bokdeungi really is a genius!”

 

“It seems so!”

 

“Woof!”

 

See, he knows we’re talking about him and comes over like this again? He really is a genius, right?

 

Sir Zeros, who had been agreeing with me, suddenly looked over my shoulder and hurriedly lowered his eyes.

 

Both his cheeks turned reddish, so yeah.

 

I knew it. He must have just made eye contact with Rudian.

 

* * *

 

Rudian spent quite peacefully at my estate.

 

The atmosphere became more harmonious with each meal, which was much better than expected.

 

Thanks to that, the day passed quickly, and the long-awaited tea party day arrived.

 

Since I had prepared my outfit in advance, I had no particular difficulty getting ready.

 

However.

 

“Count, are you not finished preparing yet?”

 

“Yeah, just wait a little longer.”

 

…Rudian was the problem.

 

‘You said tea time wasn’t that important to you.’

 

There was a reason she was calm yesterday.

 

She was actually so nervous that she couldn’t even think of doing anything!

 

Several maids from Count Helkene’s estate suddenly rushed into the manor from dawn.

 

Since everyone in the estate was awake preparing anyway, it wasn’t a big problem, but I couldn’t help but be startled.

 

“Hello, Lady Siena. We came to help the Count with her grooming.”

 

The maids politely greeted me and entered Rudian’s room.

 

“That just now… was a clothing rack, right?”

 

“Yeah, about 10 dresses were hanging on it.”

 

Besides that, various types of accessories and fans.

 

It seemed she had made thorough preparations for today.

 

I leaned against the wall near Rudian’s room and anxiously checked the clock.

 

‘It’s getting tight.’

 

It was such a close call that we needed to get in the carriage right away to arrive at Marquis Fainen’s estate on time.

 

“Count, sorry but we’ll be late for the tea party at this rate.”

 

“I-I’m done. I’m coming out!”

 

Hesitation was evident in her voice, and she couldn’t turn the door handle at once, hesitating several times.

 

Finally, as if she had steeled herself, the door opened with a creaking sound.

 

“How is it?”

 

…How is it?

 

To put it very briefly, Rudian looked really beautiful today.

 

Ruby-like eyes and black hair softly tied up.

 

Moreover, her reddened cheeks and inwardly curled lower lip.

 

Yes, her face was truly beautiful.

 

‘But why… did she attach jewels all over the dress?’

 

Fist-sized jewels attached to the wine-colored dress darker than her own eyes.

 

I was left speechless by the sight of her sparkling madly right in front of me.

 

‘Are you going to some banquet hall or something?’

 

Unless it was an Imperial Palace banquet level event, there would absolutely be no occasion to dress this extravagantly.

 

“Lady Siena, I asked how it looks.”

 

Where did that confident and arrogant person go, and why does she look so anxious?

 

It’s pretty. But let’s tone it down just a little.

 

“You look beautiful. However, the jewels are too flashy—”

 

“You look truly beautiful, Count.”

 

However, Sir Zeros suddenly interrupted, and I was once again left speechless.

 

When I glanced at him, he covered his mouth with an “ah.”

 

Rudian, who was still in an anxious state, failed to notice Sir Zeros’ expression.

 

She just blushed with relief and smiled brightly.

 

“Then that’s a relief.”

 

“…”

 

How about removing a jewel or two…

 

No, no.

 

There are plenty of young ladies who dress extravagantly for tea parties, so it should be fine.

 

* * *

 

Surprisingly, Rudian’s overwhelmingly sparkling and burdensome dress didn’t faze any of the young ladies at the tea party.

 

Instead, I was the one who was flustered.

 

Because there wasn’t a single person who seemed reluctant about Rudian’s appearance, let alone her dress.

 

Think about the unpleasant incidents that occurred between Rudian and the young ladies at past banquets or tea parties.

 

‘Just what was written in the original story happened several times.’

 

The decisive reason why Rudian stopped being invited to tea parties.

 

Was due to what happened at the last banquet she attended.

 

“Count Helkene, I sent a letter about a trading matter recently, did you perhaps see it?”

 

“Sorry, but I don’t remember.”

 

“Oh, it must have been missed. Actually, I’m trying to import incense from another country…”

 

“Young Lady. The fact that I didn’t send any reply means your proposal was quite worthless. You want to do trading business? Then at least show the sincerity of working hard yourself.”

 

Because she bluntly said this in front of everyone, the hurt young lady ran out of the banquet hall crying.

 

‘She wasn’t wrong though.’

 

I grumbled inwardly. She just spoke too directly, but there was nothing wrong with what Rudian said.

 

That young lady had heard somewhere that trading business was quite profitable and wanted Rudian to teach her everything from A to Z.

 

However, the problem was that it happened in front of everyone and looked like she was scolding her publicly.

 

‘Either way, I thought the young ladies would show some signs of avoiding her.’

 

Instead, everyone was looking at Rudian with sparkling eyes.

 

Unlike Rudian, who couldn’t even make eye contact and was fidgeting.

 

“Count Helkene, I think I didn’t consider your feelings enough before. I’d like to apologize now.”

 

“…Ah, I’m fine. But sorry, I don’t remember your name.”

 

Being honest while rambling is quite impressive.

 

And there was one more reason I was flustered.

 

I kept feeling obvious stares from across the table.

 

I had been forcibly trying to ignore it, but eventually I heard the sound of a fan snapping shut.

 

“Miss Siena.”

 

“Yes, yes?”

 

I quickly looked across the table.

 

Ah, I completely showed that I had been paying attention to whoever it was.

 

‘So why is this young lady here…!’

 

A pink fan placed squarely on the table.

 

A frilly and extravagant pink dress that rivaled Rudian’s dress.

 

Even a hat with pink lace!

 

It was that pink young lady I had encountered when going to and from my dinner date with Harman!

 

…She’s even more pink today than usual.

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