I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living by Exorcising Them! - Chapter 83
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I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living Through Exorcism! Episode 083
Whether she had finished organizing her thoughts during our conversation, Rudian’s expression suddenly brightened dramatically.
Then she chattered nonstop the entire way back.
…For a whole two hours!
Why is this person so extreme?
‘Though it’s better than being quiet.’
Earlier I regretted bringing up whether the tea party was boring, but now I actually felt relieved.
Rudian definitely didn’t suit serious contemplation.
She was someone who looked best when confident and self-assured.
‘Next time we go to a tea party together, I’ll be more considerate.’
Right, what’s done is done.
If the person involved says she’s fine, there’s no point in tormenting myself with guilt.
But the moment we returned to the manor and opened the door.
Bella suddenly thrust something forward from inside, speaking in an excited voice.
Even faster than Bokdeungi who was waiting with his tail wagging.
“Miss, a letter came from Duke Monteville! Please check it right away!”
It was a blue envelope.
‘Maybe it’s a letter about deciding when to meet this week?’
Apart from my heart racing at the fact that Harman’s letter had arrived, I expected it would contain something I already knew about.
But.
[Lady Siena.
Please don’t feel burdened as you listen.
An imperial court ball will be held next month.
I would like to ask if you would consider going with me as my partner.]
“Whaaaat?!”
Thud. The letter fell limply.
Really? This isn’t a dream?
…Ah, right.
‘I must still be in the carriage.’
I couldn’t even ask Rudian if the tea party was boring and just watched her mood before falling asleep without realizing it.
Yes, that must be it!
‘Really, how much did I want to go to a ball as Harman’s partner to have this kind of dream?’
I pinched my cheek hard.
Ow! A groan escaped involuntarily.
‘…’
I quietly picked up the letter.
This is… real?
“Be, Bella. Could you get me a quill pen and letter paper?”
“Yes? Of course, Miss!”
When I spoke while trembling, Bella hurriedly brought me a quill pen and letter paper without understanding why.
“Why? What on earth is going on?”
I must have looked like I was making a big fuss. Rudian didn’t go straight to her room either and glanced at the letter.
I was about to immediately share this joyful news but hesitated for a moment.
‘…Is it okay to get this excited?’
It’s not even confirmed yet.
“I’ve been invited by Duke Monteville to be his partner at the imperial court ball!”
Yeah, totally fine.
It’s okay!
My lips twitched and I ended up blurting it out on their own.
“…What?”
Rudian’s shocked voice wasn’t surprising.
The young ladies at today’s tea party said Harman had never brought a partner before-
“How dare he beat me to it?”
“Pardon?”
“I was going to take you to the imperial court ball as my partner too!”
What is she talking about now.
“How could I go to a ball as your partner in the first place, Count?”
That doesn’t make sense from the start!
“Does gender matter for partners? You said you wanted to properly establish yourself in high society, so I thought this would be a good method!”
Even if you don’t think it matters, the Emperor and people won’t think the same way…?
That’s imperial law and we’re people of the Empire so we have to follow it.
I looked incredulously at Rudian’s fist trembling with indignation.
Then I pointed to Sir Zeros who was standing there blankly like a folding screen.
“You should go with Sir Zeros, Count.”
“Ah, Sir Zeros.”
Rudian’s blazing eyes instantly calmed down. Her clenched fist also relaxed limply.
Absurdly, Sir Zeros had already bashfully colored his face before Rudian even looked at him.
‘Oh really.’
I left the somewhat calmed Rudian behind and picked up the quill pen.
[Duke, an imperial court ball!
I’m so happy, it feels like a dream!]
…However, I actually hadn’t calmed down yet.
The hand holding the quill pen was jumping around as if I had already arrived at the imperial court ball.
I was excitedly moving the quill pen when this thought suddenly popped up.
‘Is it okay when I haven’t achieved anything yet?’
Even if exorcism requests are piling up tremendously, do I have the level of reputation to stand alongside nobles?
Absolutely not.
Moreover, I’ve only participated in one tea party. I’ve just taken one step into high society.
‘Is it okay for me to suddenly intrude among nobles as Harman’s partner like this?’
…Won’t everyone look at me unfavorably?
[But would it really be okay for me to go to the imperial court ball as your partner, Duke?
I’m worried that I might harm your reputation…]
Ah, did I press the ink too hard.
The ending clearly showed signs of hesitation.
But to make matters worse, there wasn’t a single sheet of letter paper left.
‘Can’t help it.’
I sent the letter as it was.
Piyoook!
Not long after, a pure white bird tapped the window within my sight with its beak.
‘Really fast.’
It was a messenger bird that now made me naturally flinch and step back whenever I saw it.
‘It’s not going to peck at my head again today, is it?’
Though for that, its voice didn’t sound unpleasant and its expression looked fine.
“Th… ank you.”
I cautiously approached and opened the window to receive the envelope.
Then, before I could even close the window, the bird that had quickly entered the manor circled the living room once as if looking for something.
Piyook-?
It tilted its head, then flew out the window without even looking at me.
‘What is it looking for?’
I watched the pure white bird flutter away and opened the letter.
My confusion was brief.
Because what was written this time seemed like it really couldn’t be anything but a dream.
[Lady, you don’t need to worry about that part.
His Majesty the Emperor also said he would like to invite you personally.]
…The Emperor? Me?
‘…Why?’
Rather than feeling good, I was puzzled.
There were two points of confusion.
First, the first one.
I was well aware that the name ‘Exorcist Siena’ had spread widely throughout the capital.
But I never thought it would reach the Emperor’s ears so soon… No wait, thinking about it, it’s natural for the Emperor to know.
But isn’t it somewhat strange for the Emperor to invite me to an Imperial Court Ball?
Then the second question.
‘Were Harman and the Emperor in contact with each other?’
Moreover, he asked a Duke famous for his mystique who’s reluctant to even go outside to bring me along?
Me, a commoner who’s neither a noble young lady nor anything else?
‘Were the two of them that close?’
Then does he also know that Harman and I have already met before?
There was something that bothered me too much to just brush it off.
‘In the original story, Harman was trying to destroy the Empire.’
Not immediately, but much later – it was content that was definitely established in the original.
Since he appeared as a final boss-level character, there was no way I could be misremembering something.
So it was strange.
No matter how much he went mad from being unable to protect the manor full of memories with his mother…
Someone who had quite a connection with the Emperor would betray even his relationship with the Emperor and try to destroy the Empire itself?
‘Something’s not right.’
My thoughts led to more thoughts. But it was all incomprehensible.
‘…’
I shook my head.
I don’t know, so let’s just move on for now.
[Still, I’m glad that you seem to have even a little desire to attend the Imperial Court Ball with me.
If it’s alright with you, how about coming to the Duke’s Estate to discuss this in more detail?
I’m fine anytime. Oh, of course tomorrow would be fine too.]
‘Tomorrow would be fine too?’
Hmm, I was reading through when I subtly rolled my eyes.
My eyes met directly with Rudian, who was staring at me intently.
Pitiful eyes.
Her inner thoughts of being too curious to bear were written there.
“Count, you said the servants are coming for interviews tomorrow evening, right?”
“Yes, why? What’s the matter?”
“Then I could visit the Monteville Ducal Estate during the day, right?”
“…”
At my words, Rudian’s eyes immediately sharpened.
I could feel even Bella and Sir Zeros, who had quietly approached to listen, their eyes flashing.
‘Miss, didn’t you say you would work with a loose schedule and barely manage to rest?’
…I seemed to hear such resentful voices.
“Hey, but it’s a request from the Duke, so shouldn’t I go?”
Of course, it wasn’t even an order, and he just said anytime would be fine – he didn’t say to come tomorrow immediately.
But still! I want to hear what this is all about as soon as possible, so what can I do?
“Woof!”
“See, even Bokdeungi is telling me to go.”
Come to think of it, Bokdeungi, where did you go?
When I returned to the manor, you wagged your tail so much and welcomed me so enthusiastically, then disappeared at some point.
Once again, you appeared stealthily and rubbed your head against my shin.
‘You really must be a genius dog.’
You knew I was in a situation where I needed to read the room and rushed over in a hurry.
‘Our Bokdeungi, I’m so glad you’re here!’
I pretended not to notice the tremendous glares and petted Bokdeungi’s head.
“…Grrr.”
“Bokdeungi, no.”
But Bokdeungi once again bared his teeth while looking at Harman’s letter.
There must definitely be a scent that Bokdeungi dislikes, right?
When everyone’s attention slowly dispersed, I hurriedly wrote a reply.
Naturally, it was asking if I could come tomorrow right away.
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