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Chapter 20 - Ghostbuster (4)
Chapter 20: Ghostbuster (4)
TL/ED – Enuma ID
Min-jun cautiously looked at Yo-han in front of him.
A friend of a friend of a friend of his lover’s acquaintance worked as a housekeeper at some famous painter’s mansion. She said she met a truly incredible exorcist. He got the contact info and called him over.
Black-haired, calm, but somehow with a plain impression that didn’t quite scream exorcist.
Еn̂ u̇m̃ а́. і̌d̈
A childish and funny business card that read “Ghostbuster”.
‘…Is this guy for real?’
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Min-jun, anxious because he had been told he needed to share everything that had happened in order to get proper help, was worried that he had ended up confessing even to having done drugs.
At Min-jun’s uneasy gaze, I spoke in a calm voice.
“Don’t worry. Information about clients that I learn on the job is, of course, kept confidential.”
I mixed in a bit of a joke.
Ē n̂um а . í d̆
“And I’d be in trouble too if I got involved with the police.”
After doing a few exorcist jobs, I realized something. It’s important to come across like a professional who doesn’t get flustered in situations like this.
In the end, this is also kind of like a counseling service job, so you have to instill a sense of reassurance.
And whether Min-jun was doing drugs or whatever, honestly, I didn’t care.
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Drug investigations are the police’s job, not mine.
My job is,
Ёň um̄ a.і d
Min-jun spoke cautiously.
“Um… so… you said you’re a ghostbuster?”
“You can just call me an exorcist. It’s the same kind of work.”
-to exorcise.
“Then from an exorcist’s perspective… I’m in a dangerous state right now, right?”
Is that even a question?
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It’s not like he didn’t know. He was told all the warnings.
He walks into a minefield tap-dancing and then goes, ‘So I’m screwed, right?’…
Anyway, I checked the important thing first.
“After the strange phenomena started happening at home, did you destroy or throw away the altar?”
“…No. I was scared, so I just left it as is.”
“That’s good. You did the right thing.”
Ĕňům а̀. і d̃
Alright, then it’s not the worst-case scenario.
He did everything he was told not to do, and yet he’s still alive. That must mean the loa really is merciful.
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I quietly looked at Min-jun.
Besides, I didn’t feel any unpleasant, ominous kind of aura.
Min-jun himself wasn’t cursed by Erzulie Freda either.
“Could you tell me more about what’s happened since that day?”
Ŵе b̊ n̂о̃ v e l̆ Е n ũm̂ а̊
“Well, like… furniture moves on its own, I feel like someone’s watching me, I have nightmares… and in general, things just don’t go well and bad stuff keeps happening.”
Got it. This isn’t something I should be involved in.
“Please don’t take this the wrong way. There’s nothing I can do to help you.”
“What? I-I can pay you as much as you want!?”
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Min-jun cried out in panic, and I chuckled inwardly.
As much as he wants to pay, huh…
W е̂ bǹo v̌ е̌ĺ Е n ũmӑ
Classic line used by people who talk differently going into the bathroom and coming out.
Not that it matters since I’m not going to take the job anyway.
With cases like this, it’s normal not to have a proper price point, but still, whether it’s a lot or a little, it’s better if the client tells me their budget. That way we can negotiate up or down before starting the job.
“It’s not about the money. This isn’t something an exorcist or a shaman can resolve.”
I looked at Min-jun and said,
“This is a problem that only you, Min-jun ssi, can resolve.”
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“Huh? Me?”
“If it were an evil spirit clinging to you, I could drive it out. If it were an unholy pact with a demon, I could help you break the deal.”
But this isn’t that kind of unfairness.
This is more like a fair contract… No, even calling it a contract feels wrong. Right, it’s a sponsorship.
So I shouldn’t get involved.
I explained the situation Min-jun was in.
W̌ ѐ b n̈ o v е̌ l .Е̂_n um а
To use an analogy, Min-jun (pseudo-romantic streamer), Erzulie Freda (viewer).
To put it more elegantly, she’s like a constellation from those stories with divine sponsors.
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At first glance, it’s easy to think of it as a transaction where you offer dresses, jewels, and desserts as tribute in exchange for luck, but this isn’t that kind of transaction.
When you give a gift (tribute) to your girlfriend, the goddess is pleased and takes care of her lover.
It’s only natural for lovers to take care of each other.
There’s no contract or anything like that involved.
Е n ŭm а ._ī d̆
“The relationship between you and Erzulie Freda, even if it’s a pseudo-romantic one, is that of lovers.”
That’s why me stepping in would be something I absolutely must not do.
“What Erzulie Freda is doing now isn’t a curse, it’s venting anger at a lover who openly cheated and insulted her.”
You can tell just by the fact that Min-jun is still alive. She’s simply making a point that she’s angry.
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That’s just the way a loa, not a human, expresses it.
“And when your girlfriend is angry because her boyfriend cheated, what you’re not supposed to do is bring in some weird guy.”
Ẅeb̆ ň ӧ vеl̂ Ѐ n ŭm̀ а́
I shrugged.
“And have him say on your behalf, ‘I’ve got no use for you anymore, you crazy bitch. Get lost.’”
“………….”
After hearing what I said, Min-jun interlocked his fingers and sat in silence before speaking in a trembling voice.
“…Then what am I supposed to do?”
“You said earlier you’d pay whatever it takes. I won’t tell you to sell your house. Just take all the money in your bank account and buy luxury handbags, clothes, perfume, whatever, and offer them at Erzulie Freda’s altar. Then sincerely apologize and beg for forgiveness.”
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“A-All of it-!?”
As Min-jun’s pupils shook in shock, I replied in a calm voice.
“I don’t think you made that money without effort, Min-jun ssi. I’m sure you worked hard. But still.”
I gently scolded him.
“Isn’t it also true that you got ridiculously good luck, and that’s why you’re more afraid now?”
“…That’s!”
Ѐ n ů m a .id̊
Min-jun opened his mouth as if to say something, then closed it. After a moment, he carefully asked,
“If I do that, will things go back to how they were?”
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“No, of course not. There’s no going back.”
Erzulie Freda already saw Min-jun’s human lover.
Think about it logically, would a lover who didn’t cheat be the same as one who did?
I said it clearly.
Ё n̈úmа̀
“If you’re forgiven, then there are only two choices left for you, Min-jun ssi.”
“One, if you want to maintain your relationship with Erzulie Freda, then break up with your lover.”
“Two, if you want to stay with your lover, then tell Erzulie Freda, ‘I am not worthy of you,’ and end the relationship.”
Min-jun fell silent again. I had nothing more to say.
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When I got up from my seat.
Min-jun came to his senses and said,
Е ňùmа̂. їḋ
“Ah… what about the consultation fee…?”
“Don’t worry about it. I didn’t do anything. Just count the coffee as the consultation fee.”
Didn’t even cover the transportation costs, total waste of time.
…Still, even if it’s just coffee money, I decided to work as much as I was paid.
I said one last thing to Min-jun.
“This is the last thing I’ll say. Don’t ever bring another exorcist or shaman into your house.”
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***
At the motel, Min-jun lay on the bed with his beautiful model girlfriend, who looked at his face and asked,
“Oppa, what are you thinking about?”
“Ah… well… I met that exorcist I told you about.”
After a moment of hesitation, Min-jun told her about the conversation with Yo-han.
“He said I have to use all my money to appease the spirit.”
Е n̂um а . і ď_
His girlfriend responded in disbelief.
“What? Isn’t that guy a scammer? Did he even come to the house and check for ghosts?”
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“…No.”
“He says that kind of stuff without even looking? Then I could say something like that too.”
She fiddled with her phone for a bit, checked a contact, and said,
“Oppa, don’t do that. I heard one of my mom’s friend’s acquaintances is a really good shaman. Let’s ask them to check things out.”
Еń ú ṁӑ.і d̂
Min-jun recalled his conversation with Yo-han for a moment, then looked at his beautiful model girlfriend’s naked body.
…Yeah, no matter what, giving away all his savings and breaking up with his girlfriend was too much.
Maybe Yo-han really was just a scammer who made things sound convincing to hide the fact he was fake.
No, he must be a scammer.
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In Yo-han’s small one-room apartment.
Ӗ n̈u m а̂ .ï d
Yo-han was sitting at his desk reading a grimoire.
Bzzzz-
His phone buzzed with a call. He checked the number, it was Min-jun.
“Yes, this is Kim Yo-han.”
And as soon as he answered.
“Aaaaah-! AAAAAAH- Qui-Quickly, come to the house! It’s my fault my fault my fault my fault! Please! Stop! Please- AAAAAAAAAH!”
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With a horrifying screech, Min-jun’s voice rang out.
I had a pretty good idea of what had happened.
‘’Haa… he really does everything he’s told not to. You’re a natural at courting death. Just die.’
-I didn’t say something that harsh out loud.
It’s not like I’m ever going to see him again anyway, so there’s no need to say something nasty.
Well, I understand.
En̄ ǔ m̆а. і̂d́
Humans naturally like stories where clever humans trick less intelligent demons to keep their souls and gain gold.
I like those kinds of stories too.
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But if you fail… you’ve got to deal with it yourself.
I quietly hung up the call.
There was no second call.
When I put down the phone.
Ẽ nu m a. ĩ ď
Grizzly, who had been curled up nearby, came over and rubbed his head against my hand.
“Gyaa~.”
He was asking for a snack.
I gave a faint smile and stroked Grizzly’s head.
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“Want a snack?”
“Gyaa~!”
W ёb n̂ ov̀ѐĺ Ēǹ ǔm а̌
Grizzly cried out happily.
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