落とし穴１４５堀：夏の怪談リバイバル 彼女たちの野望 (Part1)
**Pitfall 145: Summer Ghost Story Revival – Their Ambition**
**Side: Rurua**
I watched the screen before me, observing my husband and the others as they tilted their heads in confusion before climbing back into the vehicle.
However...
"Um, are we really allowed to do something like this?"
I couldn't help but mutter that, overwhelmed by the guilt welling up from within.
After all...
"Oh, don't worry about it. He loves this kind of thing, doesn't he? And Rurua, if a ghost can find satisfaction and move on to the afterlife by interacting with people instead of just wandering aimlessly, shouldn't you be happy as a Saintess?"
"...That is true, but."
As Seraria said, saving lost souls that linger in this world is never a mistake. But to use my husband and the others for that purpose... especially when they were looking forward to this as a simple vacation.
"Well, well, you don't need to worry so much. My brother is already used to this sort of thing."
"Exactly. Besides, if you really think it’s too much, you can just go and save them. You want to experience it too, don't you, Rurua? You want Yuki-san to rely on you and cling to you for help?"
*Ugh.* That is certainly very tempting.
My husband, who is usually so resolute and dignified, leading and pulling us forward, clinging to me and begging for help.
...Hehe.
"Ahem. Certainly, I would love for that to happen. But is it really okay to put my husband in danger?"
"It’s definitely putting him in danger, but knowing how your husband acts in a pinch isn't a bad thing. He has always handled trouble with composure, never panicking. If he were to lose his cool in an unexpected situation like this, it would be easier for us to prepare countermeasures for the future. We’ve ensured his safety this time, so isn't this better than being caught off guard somewhere else without any preparation?"
"I see. So it’s to observe my husband's emergency response? I suppose that is a good idea. However, to involve Taiki-san and Taizo-san as well..."
I started to say that it was wrong to drag them into this, but...
"We already have their permission. Airi and Hifie are planning to join us later, too."
"...You’ve laid the groundwork that far?"
"Well, Taiki is the King of Lanks, and Taizo is the Chancellor of the Hifie Holy Kingdom, right? We have to get permission from the relevant parties."
"I’m surprised they gave it to you."
"They both said it would be good entertainment. They don't seem to be surprised by mere ghosts anymore. Well, I agree. I tried having that girl in the red dress encounter them twice, but only Taiki reacted. And even then, he just dismissed it as his imagination. No surprise, no nothing."
"Well, it’s only the second time. But a ghost in a red dress? I checked the list beforehand, but I don't recall a ghost like that."
In my memory, there shouldn't be any ghost matching that description...
"Ah, that’s because..."
"Yay! I brought her!"
"..."
For some reason, the one making a self-assured peace sign was none other than Hairen-sama.
"Kagura-san, Mikos-san, what is the meaning of this?"
"Eh? Oh, um..."
"Mikos-chan and I... we don't really know either."
"Ah, it’s not like they invited me. Luna-sama told me you guys were doing something interesting, so I should go check it out. And that’s how I ended up finding a job for Sasha."
*Tch.* So Luna-sama was pulling the strings behind the scenes.
Honestly, I only ever get a bad feeling when Hairen-sama is involved, but since it concerns my husband, it’s only natural that Luna-sama would notice. I suppose this couldn't be helped.
However...
"Sasha? A job?"
I’ve never heard such a name, and I don't understand what she means by a job.
"Oh, Sasha is the ghost in the red dress."
"The one in the red dress? The one on the screen?"
"Yeah. Apparently, Hairen found her in the Weed commercial district by accident."
*Eh?* Found in Weed? That means...
"Eh!? Wait a minute. Are you saying someone died in the Weed commercial district!? I haven't examined anyone, and I haven't heard a single word about such an incident!"
"Eh!? Is that so!? W-w-what does this mean!? Tori!!"
"I don't know!! I haven't heard anything either!"
For some reason, Riel and Tori, who work for the police and should be the most informed about such incidents, began to panic at my words.
"Yes, yes. You two, calm down. That girl didn't die in the commercial district."
"Then, why?"
"It’s better if you hear that from Hairen, who brought her here."
"I suppose so. Hairen-sama, what is the meaning of this?"
"Eh? Um, hmm... what was it again?"
...Shouldn't this goddess be educated more strictly? I should call Lilishe-sama immediately and have her start apprentice training at the church...
As I was thinking this, Kagura-san and the others seemed to notice my ominous aura.
"Wait, Hairen-sama! We don't need that kind of airheadedness or forgetfulness right now!?"
"This is a matter of public safety, please remember immediately!?"
"Uwaaa, don't shake me so hard!? I remembered, I remembered!! It’s coming out, my lunch is coming out!?"
It’s because she’s being so carefree when there might be a death involved. However, it seems Kagura-san and Mikos-san have developed a sense of responsibility as my husband's wives and as leaders. They are handling Hairen-sama quite well, and perhaps I should participate in Hairen-sama's education, which has been left entirely to Lilishe-sama until now.
But that can wait. The important thing is...
"Hairen-sama, before your lunch comes out, could you answer me? Where did you bring that ghost called Sasha from?"
Yes, what I need to find out is if someone died in Weed without anyone knowing.
...It’s not that there are no deaths in Weed. Even though it’s called a paradise, life is lived there; new lives are born, and some lives come to an end.
However, most of those who pass away do so in the hospitals we operate or in their own homes.
It may be an arrogant wish, but we have built this place so that everyone can at least pass away peacefully, seen off by someone. To have a lawless murder occur within that peace is something I can never forgive.
"That’s the thing, she said she came from... what was it? Ah, a place called Zilba, in the If Continent."
"..."
"..."
"..."
I don't understand what Hairen-sama is saying.
Why would a ghost from Zilba appear in the Weed commercial district? Does she mean she came from Zilba and died in Weed...?