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It was said that the female ghost had begun appearing at that inn about half a month earlier. Although the ghost did not particularly harm the guests, many people were afraid of or disgusted by it. As the rumors spread, the number of guests gradually stopped coming. Of course, the inn had not taken no measures. They had tried several times to have the ghost exorcised. Fortunately, that country, centered around the church, had many people with priest-type jobs.

“But not a single one was able to perform an exorcism…” (Proprietress)

Not just Class I [Priest], but even Class II specialized derivative job [Exorcist] gave up.

“That is quite a troublesome ghost.” (Leon)

Leon, who received the room key from the young proprietress, murmured carefreely as he walked down the corridor. Apparently, all the rooms were empty, and it was quietly silent.

“This is the room.” (Leon)

He opened the door and entered. The room was simple, with just a bed, a small desk, and a shelf.

“Hoh, the room itself isn’t bad at all.” (Meltera)

“…No, you’re supposed to be in the next room, aren’t you?” (Leon)

“I-I was just peeking in, that’s all!” (Meltera)

Meltera had come in with him, so Leon forcibly pushed her out.

“Well then, shall we go eat dinner somewhere?” (Leon)

“Yeah!” (Arc/Iris)

They said they usually serve meals at the inn. But since there were no guests at all now, they had not stocked up on ingredients, so eating out was the only option.

“Gyaaaaah!?” (Meltera)

At that moment, a loud scream came from the next room. Leon went out to the corridor, wondering what had happened, and Meltera came rushing in with tears in her eyes. Since she tried to rush straight at him, Leon hurriedly dodged. As a result, Meltera did a headslide on the corridor floor.

“Why did you dodge!?” (Meltera)

“More importantly, what happened?” (Leon)

“It, it, it appeared!” (Meltera)

“Appeared? Could it be the ghost?” (Leon)

Meltera nodded vigorously many times. Her face was pale. Leon was impressed that even a homunculus could show such an emotional expression and went to Meltera’s room. Meltera did not want to come, but when she heard the twins were coming, she hurried after them. She was probably scared of being alone.

“…So, that’s the ghost.” (Leon)

In the room was a ghost of a young woman. She had long hair and was beautiful, with a calm expression. If her body wasn’t faintly translucent, one might not think she was a ghost.

“See, it’s a g-g-ghost, right!?” (Meltera)

“Yes, but it’s not that scary.” (Leon)

“How can you be so calm about it!?” (Meltera)

Zombies and skeletons were much more horrifying. Since Leon had been attacked by hordes of undead in his previous life, he did not find the ghost in front of him frightening.

“Hello there.” (Ghost)

When the ghost noticed Leon and the others, she smiled warmly and greeted them. She did not seem like a malicious ghost.

“Hehe, maybe playing with the kids? But you can’t just enter people’s rooms without permission.” (Ghost)

“Umm, sister, do you realize you are a ghost?” (Leon)

“A ghost? Haha, you kids say funny things.” (Ghost)

Apparently, she did not even realize she was a ghost.

“Well, whatever. It’s a hassle, so I’ll purify you quickly.” (Leon)

Leon judged there was no need to explain further and immediately began exorcism.

“Holy Ray.” (Leon)

Leon, who had the top-tier healer job [Saint], could also use purification magic. Holy light struck the ghost.

“Stop that, it’s so bright! I’ll get angry if you keep it up!” (Ghost)

The ghost seemed to find the light unpleasant, but showed no sign of being exorcised.

“…It’s not working, huh.” (Leon)

It was indeed the kind of ghost that made even exorcists give up.

“It’s not working! Entering someone’s room suddenly and shining weird light on me is rude, you know?” (Ghost)

“Umm, Onee-chan, that was a spell to purify undead.” (Leon)

“Undead? What are you talking about? I’m clearly a living person.” (Ghost)

“But your body is translucent, and you don’t have legs, floating in the air.” (Leon)

“Fufufu, that’s impossible—ehhh!?” (Ghost)

Looking down at her lower body, the ghost suddenly shouted loudly.

“M-My legs are gone!? W-Where did they go!?” (Ghost)

“That’s the first time you noticed…” (Leon)

“Please! Search with me!” (Ghost)

The ghost frantically floated back and forth in the room.

“That’s why you didn’t respond when I called you during the day, right!? I thought you were just ignoring me…” (Ghost)

Ghosts can usually be seen only at night.

“So, the strange lights you received repeatedly like now…” (Leon)

“Someone tried to purify me.” (Ghost)

She had felt something was wrong. But until Leon clearly pointed it out, she had no awareness of it, possibly because some reason had pushed that recognition out of her consciousness. A ghost retaining this much self-awareness was itself rare.

“Well, either way, I will exorcise you immediately. Holy Cross.” (Leon)

Leon cast an even stronger purification spell than before. Blinding holy light hit the ghost, but…

“It’s hot!? What are you doing!? It hurts!” (Ghost)

“…Hmm, still almost no effect.” (Leon)

 

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