I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living by Exorcising Them! - Chapter 88

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I Don’t Believe in Ghosts, But I Make a Living Through Exorcism! Episode 088

Somehow, I ended up having a conversation with the protagonist of the cheating husband incident at the table where the four of us had been sitting in a circle just moments before…

No, with the interviewee Emily.

‘She said she was getting divorced back then, right?’

This wasn’t ordinary private life.

It was such an unseemly incident that I could hardly bear to speak of it out loud.

Still, perhaps because she was grateful for what happened that day, she didn’t run away even knowing I was an exorcist.

I awkwardly offered her tea.

“Um, Miss Emily? Please have some tea first.”

“Thank you, Lady Siena.”

Emily, who hadn’t even touched her teacup until then, finally carefully gripped the handle.

Not even the slightest sound was made as she lifted the teacup to drink and set it back down. Her posture was also naturally flowing.

She was the perfect example of a noble who had mastered etiquette completely.

Come to think of it, this person was originally a noble too.

‘What on earth should I ask her?’

All the previous interviewees had already fled, and I was in a situation where I had to somehow hold onto Emily.

‘But would it be okay to have this person do maid work?’

To someone who clearly exuded noble dignity?

‘Let’s approach this carefully for now.’

I should start by asking if she’s done maid work before.

“If you float a tea leaf on top of the tea water, it can prevent burns.”

“Maid work… yes?”

I stopped foolishly in the middle of trying to ask a question. Because Emily had spoken first.

“You naturally end up drinking the tea slowly to avoid eating the tea leaf. It’s a good method to use when serving hot tea.”

Emily slowly caressed her teacup. The corners of her mouth gently curved upward.

“But it’s been a while since I’ve seen tea at such a pleasantly warm temperature that doesn’t need tea leaves floating on it.”

“Ah, right? The maid who’s been with me for a long time is really good at brewing tea.”

Bella’s nose rose higher as she listened from the side.

Emily, who glanced at Bella, nodded as if she found her admirable.

“I haven’t done maid work specifically, but I worked as a lady’s maid for several years in the past.”

“…”

“The master there also kept a puppy. I’m confident I won’t cause any trouble for Lady Siena at least. So I’d appreciate it if you could hire me as a maid.”

I was a little surprised.

I thought she might refuse, but instead she was appealing to be hired.

‘It’s definitely too good, but it is too good…’

I ran my hand over my face once.

“If Miss Emily would work at my estate, that would be wonderful for me. However, I’m a commoner – is that alright with you?”

“Yes. It doesn’t matter at all.”

“I’m an exorcist so I see ghosts all the time… Aren’t you scared?”

Of course, I don’t see them. They don’t exist.

But I had to mention anything that could be problematic.

Because I’d feel hurt if she left saying she couldn’t handle it after I’d given her everything properly.

Now that she said she wanted to become a maid, I was the one getting scared and asking about this and that.

“Yes. I’m actually honored to serve an exorcist. Oh, and please just call me ‘Emily.’ It’s been a long time since I left Count Bermond’s estate.”

“Th… that’s right, Emily.”

“Please speak casually too, Miss.”

“…Al, right.”

It really wasn’t easy.

‘But why doesn’t Emily fear me like the other servants?’

It’s funny that I’m wondering about this now when I’ve never thought about it before, but isn’t that the case?

Harman, Rudian, Grace.

The fact that these three people show me favor and stay close to me actually has good reasons.

Because I’ve done things worthy of their gratitude or admiration.

I did receive an exorcism request from Emily, but when I looked into it, it had nothing to do with ghosts at all.

I hadn’t solved anything.

There was no particular reason for her to feel favorable toward me, so why?

‘…’

Curiosity aside, the conclusion was one anyway.

‘Let’s ask about this after we become closer.’

I pretended to carefully examine Emily’s resume, scanning it seriously.

…59, 60. Done.

After roughly counting 60 seconds, I opened my mouth.

“Alright, Emily. I’d like you to work at my estate starting today.”

Emily’s tense face brightened noticeably.

“Thank you, Lady Siena!”

“The salary is 500,000 francs monthly, with 10-minute breaks every hour, work starts at 9 and ends at 4.”

“Yes? I remember the posting said 400,000 francs.”

“Experienced workers should get more.”

“…Thank you.”

“And for your room, you can use one of these…”

We discussed treatment in a warm atmosphere.

‘Come to think of it, that’s fortunate. Rudian put new furniture in the rooms where the servants would stay-‘

Wait a minute.

Isn’t Rudian being too quiet right now?

She deliberately stayed at my estate saying she’d personally see the interviewees herself, but she’s been unusually quiet throughout the interview.

I thought she might be playing with Bokdeungi again and looked to the side, but for some reason Rudian was staring at Emily as if monitoring her.

“Ah, right!”

Then she suddenly snapped her fingers.

“Emily, you had a commoner husband, right?”

“Yes, that’s correct, Count Helkene.”

…Why bring up her husband of all things?!

The atmosphere was so good!

Emily’s gentle smile became slightly awkward.

But perhaps not seeing that expression, Rudian grumbled in a displeased tone.

“Do you know why I was going to hire you as a servant back then but didn’t?”

I’m not curious. Please stop.

“That husband of yours came after the interview and pestered the butler about employment hours and payment. That guy isn’t still going around doing that, is he?”

Gasp.

I felt like smacking my forehead loudly.

Emily, who had been looking down at the ground bitterly, soon raised her head and looked directly at Rudian.

“Yes, I divorced him.”

Ah, I was curious about the result.

But I didn’t want to hear it like this.

Really, truly.

At least it’s fortunate that she seems to have no lingering feelings-

“Good thinking! If you’d kept living with a guy like that, you would’ve gotten sick from stress in no time.”

Rudian, Rudian…

* * *

“Now that the interview is over, I’ll be going. I haven’t been able to handle business for several days, so the butler keeps sending nagging letters.”

“Yes? Didn’t you say you had no schedule at all this week?”

That’s why you came, isn’t it?

“….”

Rudian belatedly seemed to realize her mistake and closed her mouth. She rolled her eyes around and then turned away, pretending to be nonchalant.

“Hmm! Anyway, I’ll be going now. Oh, my parents were wondering when you’d formally invite them.”

Ah, right.

I had told them I would invite them.

I’d been so busy that I completely forgot.

“They’re still waiting for your contact. I know you’re busy, but please reach out to them sometime.”

“Yes, I understand.”

I feel so sorry… No, wait. There’s nothing particularly to feel sorry about, is there?

It hadn’t been that long since the previous Count couple passed away.

There are people who say ‘let’s have a meal together next time’ and then never see each other again. It’s just polite talk.

‘But why do I feel this strange guilt, as if I’m neglecting my real parents?’

Why on earth? I felt this peculiar emotion as I saw Rudian off.

“Count, have a safe trip.”

“Right! Make sure to give my regards to your parents!”

Why are you talking like that?

“You know, right? Make sure!”

“….”

As if that wasn’t enough, Rudian continued to remind me to contact them even after getting into the carriage.

Until she completely disappeared from view.

I pressed my head firmly, feeling a slight headache.

Suddenly sensing someone’s presence, I looked to the side and saw Emily standing there awkwardly.

‘…Would it be rude to ask Emily to teach me dancing too?’

Right, that would be a bit much.

She’s a servant I just hired, and asking her to teach me dancing just because she used to be a noble would be too much.

It was disappointing, but I had to maintain boundaries.

“Emily, have you decided which room you’d like to use?”

“Ah, if it’s alright, I’d like to use this room close to the kitchen. I’d prefer to keep my work routes as simple as possible.”

I can already sense the aura of an expert.

“Good, you can start work tomorrow, so unpack and rest today. If you don’t know something, ask Bella and she’ll kindly help you.”

“Thank you.”

Emily bowed and entered the room, clutching her small bag.

I finally went to my room, changed into comfortable clothes, and sat at my desk.

‘Since Rudian insisted so much…’

I wrote a letter to the previous Count Helkene couple, both as a greeting and an excuse.

[Hello, this is Siena.

It’s been too long since I last wrote, hasn’t it? I’m sorry.

I said I would invite you, but I’m still too busy with work to know when I can extend that invitation.

I even have an exorcism request scheduled for the day after tomorrow…!

I’ll definitely contact you soon with a formal invitation letter.]

This time I picked up new letter paper. It was a letter for Harman.

After hesitating a bit, I moved the quill pen across the paper.

[Duke Monteville, while preparing for the imperial court ball, I suddenly thought to ask you.

Do we have to dance by any chance?]

After writing it, something felt strange.

“…The question sounds a bit stupid, doesn’t it?”

But since I couldn’t think of anything better to say, I sent it as is.

I regretted it the moment I received his reply though.

[I would think it nothing short of wonderful if I could dance with my lady.

However, I don’t want to do anything that my lady doesn’t wish for.

Though it’s disappointing, we’ll decide not to dance.]

No, that’s not what I meant…!

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