My Possession Became a Ghost Story - Chapter 56

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Oh my, why is this gentleman acting like this?

“You already know. Toten Madam wants the child to live even a little longer, but how could a dead person come back to life without putting another soul into the body?”

As a similar example, Melek was also a ghost possessing a dead body.

Gabriel, realizing there was no solution, shook his head sadly. His blue eyes wavered as if he might cry at any moment. Why cry over something like this? Stop it! And Gabriel, befitting the Male Lead, held back his tears well.

“I see. Toten Madam probably won’t come to the Temple again.”

Gabriel spoke with certainty.

“Because God has abandoned her faith.”

It was quite blasphemous words for a Knight. Gabriel looks so virtuous but sometimes acts coldly, doesn’t he? He’s all soft around me though… Is this also a side effect of the Male Lead character who’s only warm to his woman?

“I heard Toten Madam made a deal with you?”

Surely he’s not feeling sorry that a good customer disappeared? I was suspicious because Gabriel has that character trait of only being warm to his woman.

“Yes. I gave Toten Madam holy water.”

Did he really make an illegal deal?

Of course not. Gabriel told me in detail from the beginning how it happened. He even added explanations here and there for me who lacked common sense.

“When holy water doesn’t work on someone like Young Baron Toten, people say they’ve been abandoned by God. Or that they’re cursed.”

Rahel was not a god equal to all things. If sunlight shines down, there are bound to be shadows. Not responding to holy water would correspond to the darkest part.

Even death row inmates receive mercy, but since holy water doesn’t work, it’s worthy of being called a curse. Some say the soul has become corrupt and God refuses to embrace it.

Actually, that’s just what people say, and Gabriel said that since holy water is originally medicine for recovery, if someone is born weak, holy water would be useless. Evangeline was that case too.

Toten Madam was originally devout and frequently visited the Temple, and after receiving help from holy water to recover her body damaged through difficult childbirth, she became an even more devoted believer.

“But holy water didn’t work on the Young Baron.”

The child was born early and had a weak body. Toten Madam thought it would work on the child since it worked on her, so she fed him holy water. When one bottle didn’t work, she tried two bottles, then three. After purchasing countless bottles of holy water like that, rumors spread.

“They said the Young Baron was cursed.”

And the Temple, conscious of the rumors circulating in society, prohibited supplying holy water to Toten Madam. Toten Madam knelt before Gabriel, whom she was acquainted with at the time.

“I couldn’t turn away from her plea for help.”

That’s where they made a deal. When Gabriel gave Toten Madam holy water, she would donate the equivalent amount. Though it was behind-the-scenes maneuvering, it was a way to preserve both their consciences appropriately. Since she originally couldn’t even obtain holy water, it was certainly fair to say Toten Madam received a favor.

So that’s why Toten Madam agreed to the sudden request to be Evangeline’s chaperone.

“We should find someone else as chaperone.”

“Isn’t that too rushed?”

“I think it would be better for Toten Madam to spend her remaining time with the Young Baron.”

Gabriel decided to put more effort into finding a chaperone. With only two days left, will there be anyone to do it? I think it would be better to postpone the debutante ball slightly. Anyway, I wasn’t making my official debut through a presentation ceremony, but sneaking in through the back door by secretly taking a Crown Prince’s invitation.

“I see.”

Following Gabriel’s mood, I became depressed too.

Though it’s sad that a child is dying, there wasn’t much I could do either. If only I knew the original story and could find some clue. Even if I can guess everything else through my extensive reading experience, I’m powerless in situations like this.

If there was something I could do like with Daisy’s children, I would have helped in any way…

“If my abilities fall short, I’ll ask Baël Viscount for help to be the chaperone.”

“Baël Viscount?”

“Yes. She’s Rafaela’s mother.”

I was startled when such a big shot as a Viscount was suddenly summoned, and it turns out she’s Rafaela’s mother. I was so surprised my mouth almost dropped open. I thought he might be a young master since he looks so refined, but he’s even a Viscount’s son? His status is higher than mine? Don’t tell me Gabriel is also some Viscount when you look into it? He said he’s from an orphanage, but turns out to be the former emperor’s child – that kind of thing exists.

But if he has such good connections, why didn’t he approach her before Toten Madam? Don’t tell me she refused, saying she didn’t want to be Evangeline’s chaperone?

“Since Rafaela became a knight, they’re practically estranged, so it would be difficult, but the Viscount cherishes Sir Rafaela.”

Ah. So she’s the last resort. Rafaela… She didn’t seem like it, but she was quite rebellious.

“Then may I now ask why you summoned me?”

Ah. Finally we got to the main point. Why would I call Gabriel? Obviously to practice dancing. If we’re going to delay the debutante ball it’s unnecessary, but Gabriel seems unwilling to postpone it even if he has to use backup plans.

“I need a dance partner.”

“I heard you definitely hired an instructor?”

“He couldn’t last long and ran away, so only Dolline remains.”

When I brought up Dolline, Gabriel frowned with displeasure. A while ago Gabriel suddenly investigated Dolline’s background and asked if it wouldn’t be better to fire her, saying she was a drug user. For a moment I thought Gabriel had evolved into an obsessive Male Lead who cuts off relationships with all surrounding characters.

When I asked Dolline, she said she briefly fell into temptation with drugs but absolutely doesn’t touch them now, and she loves Rohanson Estate so much, crying and begging not to be fired. Her devotion is crazy.

Her repentance was so evident that I decided to overlook her momentary folly. It’s not even reality but inside a novel, so she can do some drugs.

Gabriel didn’t oppose my decision to keep Dolline by my side, but he was still displeased.

“So you’ll have to be my partner.”

When I stood up and extended my hand, Gabriel hesitated slightly. For a moment I remembered the tutor who ran away saying he didn’t want to hold my hand. Will you die if you hold my hand? No, Gabriel, it’s not like you’ve only held it once or twice!

“Do you dislike it?”

“Of course not.”

When I spoke sulkily, Gabriel urgently grasped my hand.

“It’s a great honor.”

Gabriel stood up, led by my hand. My gaze shot upward and our bodies drew close. Our breaths touched and our eyes met. I could see his long eyelashes covering his eyes trembling.

We were holding hands and standing close when there was a sound of running from outside. Is it Mary? She’s the only one who runs around inside the manor like this. But the footsteps sound a bit louder? As soon as I thought that, the door burst open.

“Evangeline! The dress is finished…!”

It was Misha. After not coming out of her room for days and days, only working on the dress, she seemed to have already finished it.

“Sorry, I’m sorry. Have a good time!”

Bang!

Misha’s face turned red as she closed the door. Gabriel, who had suddenly been caught as if in a secret meeting, stiffened awkwardly. Wow, this timing is really like a novel. Well, it is a novel.

“Schmetiana?”

The timing is really perfect. The position is a bit unfair, but we weren’t doing anything strange, we were dancing!

How should I explain? Gabriel is my partner anyway, so do I need to explain? While I was wracking my brain, there was another knock.

“Evangeline, it’s me, Misha.”

Didn’t she run away?

“Misha.”

When I called her name, Misha scratched her cheek as if embarrassed and peeked her face in.

“Count Gabriel was being my dance partner.”

“Yes! I believe you!”

I quickly explained, but Misha answered perfunctorily while smiling. Her tone suggested she didn’t believe it at all.

Since Gabriel had important things to discuss, I had sent Daisy outside too, so there were only Gabriel and I in the room, making the situation even more awkward. We had inadvertently become lovers enjoying a secret meeting after sending even the Maid outside.

Let’s think positively… I was flirting with Gabriel anyway, so it’s not a bad thing. First, I need to quickly divert Misha’s attention.

“What’s the matter?”

“Haha. Well, since you two are going to be close together anyway, could you try on the dress and be close together? I want to see the picture!”

She just ran away embarrassed, but came back thinking about the dress. Misha is really serious about dresses.

“Of course. Count Gabriel, could you wait a moment?”

“Yes. It would be easier for you to adapt if you dance wearing the dress too.”

Having gained Gabriel’s cooperation, I was about to follow Misha when Gabriel didn’t let go of my hand.

“Count Gabriel?”

“Ah. Oh my, …I’m sorry.”

Gabriel seemed unaware of his own actions. He hastily let go of my hand and covered his face as if embarrassed. He must be embarrassed… His ears, not fully covered, were red. Right. This is a frequently seen trope. Let’s give him some time alone until his complexion returns to normal.

Misha was looking at Gabriel with a very pleased smile before taking me out.

“You can’t be too surprised and say it’s pretty as soon as you see it, okay?”

We stopped in front of the room I had given to Misha. Misha’s tailors and seamstresses were also gathered nearby. Why is everyone waiting outside instead of inside?

“This is Evangeline’s first time seeing the completed dress!”

Ah. Misha must have told them to wait outside so I wouldn’t see it. Drumroll. Misha made sound effects with her mouth before opening the door.

“Ta-da!”

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