Chapter 82 – 10. The Haunted Mansion Is Inhabited by Ghosts

‘Is my luck about to end…’

It’s something I’ve thought about many times, but so far I’ve been very lucky with convenience. Maybe that’s why I felt rather relieved inside. At the same time, it was unfortunate, but it was a bad habit to rely on luck.

“As the party leader, I tell the members. I think we should prepare for the danger level of the haunted mansion by raising it by one level. Once again, this is actually our first job. Please do not neglect it and respond to the enemy with all your might. .”

Siwoo, who said that to the party members, also raised the tension.

Originally, it was close to the unknown world, but now it is a little more dangerous than that.

Since Saint Elaine is there, no one will die even in the worst situation, but don’t let your guard down. Also, if that happens from the beginning, it will be difficult to revive even a party composed of carefully selected talented people.

“Elaine.”

“All right.”

I just called her name, but the blessed saintess quickly recited divine magic.

“Holy Light.”

A divine pink light spreads around Elaine.

There were no noticeable changes in the surroundings, but the party felt that something the ghost had done was missing. Of course, except for alchemy, people like Nina, who had become dull, were an exception.

“Let’s go.”

“All right.”

Walk along the broken and dug stone path here and there.

It was clear that the ghost’s trick had gone back to nothing, and unlike before, the mansion got closer and closer as we walked forward.

Whether the ghosts couldn’t have a big impact outside the mansion, or whether they were trying to put an end to it, nothing extra happened. However, the further he walked, the more Siwoo sweated from his back due to the unknown discomfort.

“This is the entrance.”

“Captain. Shall we go right in?”

At Rosalyn’s question, Siwoo hesitated for a moment before raising his hand.

“For a moment.”

It wasn’t a long distance from the middle of the garden to the front door of the mansion, but it was enough to get him thinking.

‘Yes, this is my fault. I was too careless.’

He believed that he clearly recognized the difference between the first playthrough and the world before this. However, in the middle of the day, I was confident that I kept relying on the knowledge of the first round. It is also a way to draw and use without proper comparison.

“I’m sorry everyone. Maybe I didn’t do enough research.”

“…”

The party members were taken aback by Siwoo’s sudden apology.

“Hilde.”

“Yes yes.”

“Let’s check the ghosts again just in case. Tell us everything you know about the rumors.”

“All right.”

Among them, Siu and Hildear were the only ones who knew about the haunted mansion, and most of what Siu knew was based on the first playthrough. At first glance, even if it was just a rumor, Hildear knew a little more and was accurate.

“I’ve only heard rumors, so please don’t believe everything. For now…”

A female knight who brings out the memories in her head step by step.

Everyone focused and etched her words into their heads.

Rumors of a haunted mansion located on the outskirts of the capital have been building for the past 10 years. As the land that the mansion contains is not usually large, people living in the capital have heard rumors about this place with interest at least once.

“…And even the most common illusions. I guess that’s about it.”

“Hmm…”

After hearing all of Hildear’s story, Siwoo drooled.

As expected, compared to the ghost of the 1st round he expected, the quality was much poorer and the range of what he could do was wide. Siwoo was also a very famous story, and I heard it thanks to a colleague who liked his rumors, so I didn’t know the details, but I was certain.

‘It would have been dangerous if I had just entered.’

“It’s a more dangerous ghost than I thought…”

Nina murmured as she reached into her arms and squeezed her potion bottle.

“Yes. Even if it’s a ghost, it’s probably an undead based on humans, so what’s the story?”

Perhaps because she was a saint, Elaine paid attention to the story of the ghost.

In fact, it could only be seen as benevolent, but the best way to defeat the undead of the vengeful spirit system was to release the grudge, so it wasn’t just a useless idea. It’s just that most of the ghosts have grudges that are difficult to release.

“Hilde. You know that too?”

“Ah… Yes. My mother told me about this.”

Hildear trembled as if she remembered yesterday’s events as she mentioned Count Rubelstone, the head of the Guard.

And the story of the mansion that started was a very sad story.

“First of all, a ghost is a woman. A nobleman.”

“Female…”

“This.”

At the mention of a female ghost, everyone frowned and hated it.

Siu, who did not understand that, looked around at them and asked.

“Huh? Why is everyone reacting? Is it better if the ghost is male?”

“I guess so?”

“Female ghosts are particularly affected by Yin Qi.”

“So it’s usually stronger.”

“Ah.”

Siwoo exclaimed at the members’ supplementary explanation.

It was certainly a convincing explanation. It was overlooked that the world-wide yin and yang influence not only the temperament of men and women but also many other things.

If it was negative, it would affect not only women, but also dark and ice monsters like the undead. In particular, undead like ghosts must be particularly closely related to negative energy.

‘There was a reason I became stronger.’

“To explain the story… To put it simply, it’s the fiance’s betrayal.”

“Betrayal?”

“Yes. The owner of this mansion is Viscount Washdish, a noble from a small manor on the outskirts. Then, a fairly large gold mine was discovered in the mountains of the manor, and he became rich instantly. Bought land on a large scale and started building mansions and gardening.”

“Hoo.”

The story of the mansion you will be entering soon. Moreover, since it was not that long ago, everyone listened to the story with interest.

It was more concentrated than when Hildear was talking about rumors about ghosts. Perhaps because he started explaining the owner of the mansion, it was strangely cooler than before, and the building seemed to shake.

“Over the years, the mansion was completed, and the viscount started living here, neglecting the estate. The viscount didn’t have a very good personality, but he lived cautiously as there are many people of higher status in the capital. He must have been quite happy. Gold mine Thanks to that, my relationship with my husband became harmonious, and my daughter was able to get engaged to a foreign high-ranking nobleman.”

“Uh?”

Concentrating on the story, I was embarrassed and spat out my voice.

“Then…”

“Yes, the problem was with the viscount’s daughter. More precisely, the problem was with the fiancée.”

“No way?’

“The man who thought he was a foreign high-ranking nobleman was actually a con artist. He was a nobleman. He was a baronet who had only been bought with money. In the end, the goal was money. I would have.”

“Wow, marrying a nobleman…”

“Furthermore, it is said that the fiancée of the con man had another woman. The daughter of Viscount Washdish, who accidentally found out about this, was shocked and fell ill.

Hildear, who had been talking for a long time, spilled his words.

As if she liked this kind of story, Nina accepted the words with her eyes wide open.

“I heard you’re taking care of me?”

“…I was poisoned.”

“Ah…”

“Not only to her fiancée, the young lady… But also to the Viscount Wash Dish and his wife.”

“…”

The atmosphere sank.

It was such a sad story that they couldn’t say anything. That was enough to become a ghost and make a fuss in the mansion. Of course, it’s not too annoying for living people.

“Then what about the impostor?”

“He is believed to have died first.”

“Um… That’s nice.”

Six people with bitter smiles.

At that time, the mansion began to vibrate greatly. It wasn’t an earthquake. Only the stepping stones outside the porch they climbed were shaking, and the garden side was unharmed. Literally, only the mansion was shaking.

And with a rattle, the front door opened. Inside the dark mansion, there was a roaring sound that sounded like a woman’s scream, but also the sound of objects colliding. It was a very dark and creepy atmosphere.

“Uh… Are you angry?”

“Maybe. Maybe not.”

“I’m sure the former owner of the mansion wants us to come inside differently than before.”

“…I am the owner?”

“Aren’t you the former owner? Now we are the owners of this place.”

Elaine nodded her head at Siwoo’s grinning words.

He’s right. This is the place where they legally paid for the land and even the mansion. As the owner, it was only natural to kick out the previous owner who hadn’t moved out yet. Mansions and gardens belong to the living, not the dead.

“It’s a bit unfortunate. She should have been there at a time like this.”

“Is she that woman?”

“The second saint of our school. She’s really good at fighting.”

Judge’s maiden.

Among the four saints of the main religion, she is the most powerful saint. In particular, she is known to show overwhelming inaction against opponents with whom she is compatible, such as demons and undead.

“It’s okay. The number of people here is enough. After a while, the A-class party judgment will come out. We should lightly end this mansion.”

“That’s it too.”

It was the result of Elaine, a saint of the Holy Empire, secretly finding out.

It was the result of the high evaluation of the three people other than Siwoo, who became an A-class warrior right after graduation, and Elaine, the Blessed Saint. Of course, the mission performance is not good and it will drop right away, but this alone was great.

“Okay. Everyone seems to be relaxed, so let’s get in soon. Before that, Elaine.”

“All right.”

Siu only called her name, but Elaine quickly noticed and prepared her divine magic right away.

As before, it wasn’t Holy Light, one of the four basics of divine magic, but various kinds of proper blessing-type magic. As if to prove that the nickname of the Blessing Saint was not a lie, Elaine immediately placed dozens of blessings on all of the party, their clothes, and weapons.

“And…”

“This is the power of a saintess!”

It was the first time they had received a blessing from Elaine in earnest, and all of them burst into admiration.

It was overwhelming divine power and fast magic casting that even the cardinal said to go.

“Okay. It would be ridiculous to lose even after doing this.”

“Sure!”

“You’re getting stronger!”

“Okay then, let’s go in.”

The warrior party quickly regrouped and entered the mansion.

“…Uh?”

“Captain. This…”

Siu looked around.

Not at the entrance, and in the party, only Scout Rosalyn could be seen.

“…Under.”

Within a minute of entering the mansion, the party was scattered.