I’m a Rookie, but I’m an Experienced Professional - Chapter 104

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Chapter 104

Influence was simply put, something like ‘fame’.

The System said that I needed to become famous enough that even three-year-old children would know my name in order to save this world.

“As you requested, I’ll remove the mandatory nature of Quests. However, most of the Quests I give will help increase your influence, so I recommend doing them. You also need to collect points.”

“By the way, if Anabella Rizeren dies, everything will reset. So please be careful.”

With those final words, the straw doll that the System had possessed turned to black ash and disappeared.

I still had more questions to ask, so I tried making another straw doll to call it, but this time there was no response.

‘Is it already breaking its promise?’

Though I clicked my tongue, I decided to understand.

The System seemed to have its own troubles.

‘It seems like it’s being chased by someone.’

Could that someone be the one who brainwashed Anabella?

If even the System was being cautious around them, then the opponent must also be a divine being, right?

‘But what’s the connection between increasing influence and saving the world?’

Increasing influence wouldn’t make my combat power stronger.

“Miss Eileen, are you there?”

I was sitting at my office desk, mulling over the conversation I had with the System, when I heard a quiet voice.

It was Anabella Rizeren.

‘She came again today.’

Although Anabella’s brainwashing had been lifted, the mastermind behind it hadn’t been revealed.

Callix Crowbell had told her to stay in the castle until the truth was uncovered, and the same applied to Anabella.

She had been in the castle before, but back then it was the cold underground prison, and now she had been assigned a proper guest room – that was the difference.

Still, unlike me who could freely go anywhere, Anabella had strict surveillance attached to her.

Was it because that felt suffocating? Or was it because she firmly believed I was her life’s savior?

She came looking for me whenever she had the chance.

It was bothersome when she came during my breaks, but it was even more annoying when she came while I was working.

I wanted to tell her to stop coming, but I couldn’t because of the System’s warning.

“I don’t mind during breaks, but don’t come looking for me while I’m working unless you have business. Especially coming to my workspace is inconsiderate.”

Still, I felt I needed to draw some boundaries, so I spoke coldly.

“I’m sorry, Miss Eileen.”

Anabella drooped her ears like a puppy and nodded her head.

“You’re the only person I know, and… you’re the only one who treats me like a human being.”

That made sense. She had surveillance on her, and the fact that Anabella had been in the underground prison had subtly spread around.

“Then, could I perhaps… meet the dwarf gentlemen who brought me to Belheim?”

“No. Those two returned to the dwarf village when you were taken by the Temple Escort.”

“Ah…”

Anabella looked noticeably disappointed.

“But why do you want to see them? Do you have something to say?”

“It’s not that, but I’m worried I might have done something strange while staying with them. If I did, I should apologize.”

“I’m not certain, but probably not. Both of them didn’t dislike you.”

“Really? That’s a relief.”

Anabella smiled brightly with relief.

Her golden hair looked like finely crushed and melted sunlight, and her pure, clear smile was dazzlingly radiant.

‘A female protagonist is definitely a female protagonist.’

Even though I had no good feelings toward her, I had to acknowledge her beauty.

If she was this dazzling to my eyes, how much more so to wolf-like men who followed their instincts?

“Eileen, who was that beautiful lady just now? Is she an acquaintance of yours?”

As soon as Anabella left the office, Alan Kranter stretched his neck out and asked.

The other employees’ eyes were also full of curiosity.

Men, really. I clicked my tongue inwardly and replied indifferently.

“She’s an attempted murderer who tried to kill me.”

“What, what?!”

Alan screamed back in question. The other employees also gasped and stared at me.

“That delicate lady tried to kill you? No, more than that, how can you act so casually around someone like that?”

“She’s the one unilaterally acting friendly, we’re not particularly close.”

And I have even less intention of becoming close in the future.

“More importantly, how’s the construction in District 3 going? I heard there were more complaints.”

I had heard about complaints from Walter Hauf before, and when I checked with the Management Department, it was all true.

Since the drainage construction in Districts 2 and 3 began, dozens of complaints had been filed by a specific individual.

That person was none other than Baron Kroschband and his wife.

Turns out they were notorious ‘professional complainers’ even within Belheim.

“Don’t even get me started.”

One employee sighed deeply and said.

“Do you know what they said this time? They claimed that digging up the ground near their house drained all the nutrients from the soil, causing the roses in their garden to wither.”

What kind of nonsensical talk is this?

“What does digging have to do with nutrients? Besides, we didn’t even dig right next to them.”

“That’s exactly what I’m saying!”

The employee beat his chest and spoke as if lamenting.

“The complaint office staff explained point by point that it wasn’t because of the drainage construction.”

“But they didn’t believe it, I guess.”

“Right. They stubbornly argued, asking why roses that were fine until yesterday withered overnight, demanding proof that it wasn’t our fault.”

They’re not just troublemakers, they’re total troublemakers.

Suddenly remembering all the power harassment and malicious complaints I experienced when living as ‘Han Seon-ah’, I frowned deeply.

‘Troublemakers really don’t disappear anywhere you go.’

At least I was relieved that I didn’t have to deal with them directly, and I patted my chest.

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Late afternoon, when the sunset stretched long outside the window,

Just as I was about to escape the swamp of paperwork and stretch,

“Miss Eileen, the Lord is calling for you.”

“Sigh.”

I sighed automatically at the employee’s words.

This damn lord always calls people right before quitting time.

I grumbled but still straightened my clothes and headed to the Lord’s office.

“Excuse me.”

When I opened the heavy door and entered, Raellion, who had been sitting on the sofa facing Callix Crowbell, waved his hand cheerfully.

“Hello, Eileen!”

“Hello, Sir Rael.”

At first I disliked him because he seemed like a cult member, but after receiving help several times, we became somewhat close.

When I smiled and returned his greeting, Callix’s eyes narrowed.

“When did you two become so close?”

“Why are you asking that?”

Raellion grinned and asked back.

“Are you perhaps jealous of our relationship?”

What ridiculous nonsense.

Callix also frowned as if displeased.

“Jealous, my foot. I’m worried you’ll corrupt a decent person.”

“Who’s the decent person, and who’s doing the corrupting?”

Instead of answering, Callix Crowbell stared intently at Raellion.

Raellion, who cleverly realized he was the ‘corruption’, grumbled that the words were too harsh, but Callix didn’t bat an eye.

“What did you call me for?”

If I left them alone like this, it seemed like I wouldn’t be able to leave here even past quitting time, so I intervened between the two of them.

Then Raellion took out something sparkling from his chest and held it out.

“I called you because of this.”

What lay on his palm was a pair of intricately crafted earrings.

“What is this?”

“It’s a new version of the collar.”

The collar, you mean that metal ring?

“I noticed before that you seemed uncomfortable constantly wearing it on your arm. So I made it in earring form this time so it wouldn’t get in the way.”

If this had been before I was attacked by the brainwashed Anabella, I would have been annoyed and asked why he was giving me such a thing again, but not now.

I had learned how excellent a protective item that metal ring was. Thanks to it, I had even saved my life, so rather than being annoyed, I actually felt pleased.

“I need your blood again this time.”

“Here.”

When I quickly extended my hand, Raellion chuckled and pricked my fingertip with a small needle.

When the beaded drops of blood fell onto the earrings, they were instantly absorbed.

“There, it’s done.”

“Thank you.”

When I quickly took the earrings, Callix looked at me with a puzzled expression.

“Last time you were so reluctant, but this time you’re accepting them obediently.”

“Well, back then I didn’t know they had such good functions. If you had explained properly from the start, I would have worn it without complaint.”

“What?”

Callix’s brow furrowed. I went one step further and drove the point home.

“So from now on, please make sure to explain properly so I don’t misunderstand. You understand, right?”

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