My Dear Husband, Let's Keep It Business-Like! ~Countess Anastasia, Raised in The Downtown, Won't Give Up Her Way~ - Episode 41

“Ana, I would like to talk to you for a bit… is that okay?”

After finishing the meal, my husband, who had returned to the front of the room with me somewhat casually, said that.

By the way, the couple’s rooms are adjacent to each other, separated by a connecting room. The layout is basically the same as the count’s mansion in the royal capital.

Well, that’s true.

After observing you all day today, I am convinced that you can indeed see spirits.

In the royal capital, I was spending my time thinking that maybe I could somehow get away with it, but being in such a spirit-infested count’s territory, that’s probably impossible.

Not knowing the reason and seeing countless lights flitting across my vision—it’s a level where I wouldn’t be surprised if I went insane.

For now, it seems like my husband only thinks, “Something’s off?” but in this case, I actually think he’s the rare one.

When I saw my husband sound asleep on our wedding night, I thought, “Is he really that composed?” Or is he just not thinking about anything at all…?

“Understood, sir. I have a few things to take care of in my room, so would it be alright to continue in 30 minutes?”

“Ah, I don’t mind. Well then, see you later.”

Saying that, the husband went into his room.

When I also entered my room and closed the door, I let out a long, thin sigh.

Well, how should I explain this?

“That sparkling thing is a spirit!”

What if they call a doctor or something?

If I were in the opposite position, I wouldn’t have the confidence to call.

“Haa… Why is it that my husband can see spirits? Do you guys know why?”

I couldn’t help but flop onto the bed and ask. Actually, the usual trio of spirits is still in my room, relaxing and eating cookies.

“Huh? Well, that’s because Anna and Eugene got married!”

“Marriage! Marriage!”

“They are a married couple!”

An unexpected answer came back, and I jumped up in surprise.

“Huh? Huh! I can see it now because I got married!?”

“That’s right!”

Is that even possible!? I never imagined that a human institution like marriage could have such an impact.

“Once upon a time, there was a couple where the man could see and the woman couldn’t.”

I see, so that scenario is indeed possible.

“The spirits and I had a fight over whether they could be seen or not. We said goodbye.”

Oh dear. I feel sorry for both of you since I understand how you both feel.

“So, the Spirit King was really sad. He made it so that they could see each other when they became a couple!”

“Wait a minute, when you say ‘made visible,’ does that mean spirits can change whether they appear to humans or not by their own will?”

“You can change it! But you can’t change it!”

“The one who sets the rules is the Spirit King.”

“If you don’t follow the rules, your body will gradually shrink.”

It’s quite a disturbing story.

In other words, it’s possible in terms of ability if you want to do it, but there are penalties for breaking the rules, right?

“Hey, that means…”

Knock knock knock.

When I tried to ask for more details, I heard a knock on the door that connects to the next room.

Damn it! It’s already 30 minutes past!

In a hurry, I turned the key and opened the door to the next room, and there stood my husband with an indescribable expression on his face.

“Excuse me! Sir, I apologize for the wait!”

“No. More importantly… is someone there?”

“Huh? No, (besides the spirit) there’s no one here.”

“R-Really?”

Perhaps he heard my voice talking to the spirit just a moment ago. My husband, looking dissatisfied, tried to peek into my room.

“Stop! Husband, no matter how much we pretend to be a couple, we are business partners. You must not peek into a lady’s room.”

When I said that and stopped, my husband became even more complicated in his expression.

“Business partner… Well, that’s it, but…”

Is it something difficult to say? My husband opens and closes his mouth several times. And just as he gathers his courage to say something—

『『『Not invited, but ta-da!』』』

Interrupting my husband’s words, the spirit trio burst out in front of me.

Suddenly, a light appeared right in front of him, and my husband was startled, his eyes wide open.

“Ah, Anna! Is this light talking?!”

I can even hear their voices!??

“Wow! I can even hear Eugene’s voice!”

“It seems like you had a high affinity with the spirit.”

“You’ve got some skills, haven’t you!”

The spirits are frolicking and laughing, while my husband stands there in shock, and I am holding my head in despair.

It is quite a chaotic space.

“Please don’t worry, my lord. This is not a dangerous thing. It’s… a spirit.”

In the meantime.

In other words, it was the couple’s bedroom, but we were sitting on the sofa there, drinking chamomile tea together.

It’s a situation that somehow reminds me of our wedding night.

By the way, for some reason, my husband has red ears.

I think our first night together was completely devoid of any romance or sensuality, but why is that?

“So, in other words, Ana has been able to see spirits since she was born, and I became able to see them because I married her, is that it?”

“That’s how it will be. It might be hard to believe at first, but…”

“Huh? I believe you. Because I can actually see it.”

Seriously?

My husband might actually become a big shot…