My Possession Became a Ghost Story - Chapter 40

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Since Gabriel is taking care of them, wouldn’t it be fine to visit later and ask about it? He said he was going to catch the monastery abbot last time too. Come to think of it, they’re both abbots. Anyway, those in high positions always have the most corruption, right?

“That’s enough now.”

When I trudged back, it seemed Gabriel had just heard the whole story from Daisy.

“Sir Gabriel said he would take care of the children.”

Kanna informed me how far the conversation had progressed.

“Since it would be difficult for you two to take responsibility for the children, I plan to entrust them to the temple’s nursery.”

That makes sense. Daisy and Troy are young too. It would be hard for the two of them to take responsibility for all the kids.

“Load the children into the carriage.”

At Gabriel’s command, the knights moved in perfect coordination.

Then suddenly the kids ran over and bowed deeply.

“Thank, thank you.”

Among them, a brave little child who wasn’t even intimidated by Evangeline thanked us as their representative. They seemed to have bitten their tongue midway, making their pronunciation slurred.

“…Right.”

Receiving thanks felt strangely unfamiliar. I felt a bit mixed up when Rafaela thanked me last time too…

Whenever the novel characters act like that, they feel like real living people. Having overcome the major obstacle of giving thanks, the children were loaded into the carriage following the knights again.

Troy decided to go with them in case the kids would be anxious going alone. Daisy decided to stay because she seemed to have something to discuss with me.

Wait, didn’t Troy borrow money? He didn’t spend it, did he? As I was getting anxious, Gabriel seemed to think it was because of him and started giving additional explanations.

“…I’m also from that place. So you don’t need to worry about the children being harmed again.”

What? Gabriel suddenly dropped a backstory hint.

“Even if they stay at the nursery, everyone’s future isn’t fixed either.”

Gabriel continued listing advantages as if he was running the nursery himself. Yes, I know it’s strict about education but equally strict about management, so there’s no corruption, career freedom is respected, and support is abundant, making it amazing unlike other common orphanages, so stop!

“I see. I’m reassured since you say so, Sir.”

Only then did Gabriel stop his promotion. Just now he seemed like a sales representative rather than a romance novel male lead.

We should get going now too. Jelly’s friend and Jelly also got on the carriage. Pudding followed Jelly onto the carriage.

As I was about to board the carriage, the kids approached again. It was the two children who had been acting independently earlier. Ranon and Yulma, was it?

You just greeted us, what more do you want to say?

“Could we come with you too?”

“Ranon! What are you suddenly saying?”

Daisy seemed very flustered, as if this wasn’t discussed beforehand.

“If we manage to get out safely, I promised Yulma we’d start working together.”

“I know it’s shameless, but… Sister Kanna told us to at least try asking.”

Kanna avoided my gaze. When did she become close with the kids? It seems our female lead, who fell for the villainess, wanted to spread the word that I had reformed.

Well, it’s not that difficult. I’d give them money even if they just asked for donations, but they’re admirably asking for work.

“If our manor is acceptable, I’ll give you jobs.”

“Thank you!”

I just said it was fine for them to work, but the two were very happy. Of course they’d be glad since they succeeded in finding employment. On the other hand, Daisy looked anxious. Is she worried the young kids might make many mistakes since it’s their first time working?

“My lady, but…”

“If you’re that anxious, you can return to the manor too. You have nowhere else to go anyway, right?”

“…Yes.”

If she’s anxious leaving just the two kids, she can come along. And we have Jelly at our manor too, right? If Troy stays elsewhere and Jelly is under the same roof, won’t she naturally become closer to Jelly?

“I want to go too!”

But one kid butted in. This boldness belonged to the troublemaker child.

“Mary!”

This time Daisy got really angry. Right, Ranon and Yulma are at least grown up enough, but Mary was too young.

“I’m sorry. I’ll send her back right away.”

“She can’t work, but just staying is fine.”

Still, with all the money I have, it’s not like I’ll starve to death taking responsibility for one more child.

“…Thank you.”

Daisy held Mary’s hand tightly and bowed. Her bending body looked particularly small. Because of the director, a child ended up having to take responsibility for another child.

While we were doing that, Gabriel seemed to have finished organizing. The temple’s carriage was ready to depart and waiting for Gabriel. But didn’t Gabriel say he had business with me and visited the manor?

“Come to think of it, didn’t you have business with me?”

“Yes. I had something to tell you, but… I was concerned about sending the children without a responsible person like that.”

True, suddenly taking ten young children would be better with at least the knight captain there.

So this is farewell.

Gabriel extended his hand. That noble greeting again? It’s too embarrassing to call it a hand kiss.

I was planning to wear gloves next time, but I never imagined meeting today, so I’m barehanded now. Still, Gabriel is just being polite, so it should be fine.

I gave my hand to Gabriel. And Gabriel bent his waist and pressed his lips. A soft sensation, what? Soft?

“Today’s visit was my mistake since I didn’t follow proper procedures. So I’ll visit you tomorrow. Formally.”

Th-th-this crazy bastard… I was so shocked I couldn’t speak properly. Just now, did he really just kiss me? But why is he so calm about it? Right, you’re a romance novel resident!

Gabriel left me standing there dumbfounded. A different knight remained where Gabriel had left.

A knight with melon-colored hair, befitting a fantasy setting. Why isn’t he leaving?

“I’m truly moved to see you again. Do you remember me by any chance?”

He looks familiar… Ah! The person I poured holy water on!

“From that time?”

“Yes! I’m Michel, whom you saved. I was too flustered then to thank you directly, which was regrettable, but when the captain said he was visiting you today, I came along. I heard you saved children today too. As I felt before, you’re truly merciful.”

“Michel, stop that and let’s go.”

When Gabriel urged him, the melon-haired knight bowed and left. So basically my good deed points went up?

“Miss, shall we depart as well?”

We should.

I worried the space might be cramped for everyone to ride, but the carriage interior was more comfortable than expected. Where did Jelly’s friend and the kids go? Hena’s not here either. I’m sure everyone got on the carriage.

“Mr. Jelly sent them to the manor first.”

Hearing Kanna’s explanation, I slapped my knee. Come to think of it, our Jelly’s specialty is teleportation. It was meaningless how I treated him like a dog with a good nose all day today.

“You go ahead too. I have something to discuss with Daisy.”

“Is it something I shouldn’t hear?”

Not particularly, right? I shook my head.

“Then I’ll stay too.”

When Pudding looked at me as if asking if he could stay too, I picked him up and put him on my lap.

Jelly said he’d go ahead first, told the coachman to go to Rohanson Estate, and disappeared.

The wheels rolled loudly as the carriage began moving.

Didn’t Kanna and Daisy develop some bond earlier? Maybe it was my imagination, but it was just silent.

Normally Kanna would have displayed the female protagonist’s characteristic sociability, but her opponent wasn’t good. Am I the only one finding this silence unbearable? I have something to discuss anyway, so I should just speak up.

Now that we’ve found the kids, it should be okay to ask casually, right? Would it be too heartless to ask a kid whose mental state is completely shattered?

Oh, whatever.

“Daisy.”

“…Yes.”

“About the price for granting your wish.”

Daisy swallowed. She was clearly tense.

“Just answer my questions honestly.”

It’s not like I’m making you do anything harsh. Just answer what I ask, okay? Isn’t that completely free?

“What did you tell Gabriel about me?”

Daisy inhaled sharply. She seemed to want to run away, but she couldn’t jump from a moving carriage. I waited leisurely, and after hesitating for a long time, Daisy finally spoke.

“To Sir Gabriel… I said you weren’t my lady.”

“What?”

What does that mean? Since she quit working at the manor, does she mean I’m not the person she serves?

“You, you’re not Evangeline Rohanson. That’s what I told him.”

Wait, wait, wait!

My possession was discovered? When! Why was it discovered! My memory loss buildup was perfect!

Just like how magical girls’ identities aren’t noticed, shouldn’t possession also go unnoticed by everyone? Is it possible for possession to be discovered in possession stories?

Of course, there are occasional cases where it’s confessed near the ending or used as an emotional obstacle. But I’m just playing the field right now? I was even in danger of immediate execution if Gabriel didn’t shield me.

But she told Gabriel that?

Logically, she wouldn’t know what possession is, so she’d probably think I was possessed by a ghost or demon or something. Does Gabriel think that way too?

But when we just met, he didn’t really show any signs of that…

Then could it be that what he said about having something to tell me was about this? I suddenly felt chills. How, how am I going to face Gabriel tomorrow?

‘I wish tomorrow wouldn’t come.’

I hate myself for thoughtlessly allowing Gabriel to come tomorrow just a moment ago.

Then did he tell Hena about this too?

Now I understand why Hena seemed so down. If someone suddenly told you that the count’s daughter you’d been serving was actually a different person, you’d naturally feel betrayed and confused.

And now Kanna knows too. Let’s put Pudding aside for now. Ah, really, if I had known it would be this kind of story, I would have sent Kanna away beforehand!

This won’t do. I need to test the waters a bit before Gabriel performs an exorcism on me. I should build up some immunity.

“Kanna. What do you think? Do you feel betrayed?”

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