I’m a Rookie, but I’m an Experienced Professional - Chapter 105

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Chapter 105

“…So, you’re saying it’s my fault for omitting detailed explanations that you refused?”

“Yes.”

When I answered firmly, Callix Crowbell looked at me as if he was at a loss for words.

Raellion started laughing uproariously, clutching his stomach.

“Puhahahaha! Amazing, Eileen! To render that cold-blooded man speechless!”

What was so funny about that?

I shrugged my shoulders and put on the earring. Then my vision turned completely white and all the strength drained from my body.

“Are you okay?”

When I staggered and slumped onto the sofa, Raellion asked in surprise.

“Yes, I’m fine. I just suddenly felt strange….”

“Ah, that’s because you’re resonating with Callix.”

Resonating? What was that about?

When I looked at him puzzled, Raellion clicked his tongue, saying ‘Oh right, I didn’t explain that.’

“After hearing the story, it seemed like making it the same as before wouldn’t work, so I added a special function.”

“A special function?”

“Yeah. If you’re in danger, not only will it protect you, but it’s designed to immediately teleport you to wherever Callix is. How’s that, amazing right?”

Raellion smiled proudly as if he had done something incredible, but I couldn’t do the same.

‘Are you insane?

This was like trying to avoid a tiger only to end up in a lion’s den.

Of course, Callix Crowbell wouldn’t kill me right away, but he was still a dangerous person nonetheless.

“Did the Lord also approve of this?”

“Yeah. I was the one who requested it to be made that way.”

I expected him to say it was something Raellion had done on his own, so this was unexpected.

“Why? Then I might interfere with the Lord’s time….”

“It doesn’t matter. It’s more important that you don’t become endangered.”

…What was with that cheesy comment that didn’t suit him?

I stared at him blankly in confusion. Raellion looked even more surprised than I was.

“Callix. Were you interested in Eileen, not that priest?”

Callix Crowbell frowned deeply as if he had heard something terrible.

“If you’re going to talk nonsense, get out.”

“But I want to hear an answer.”

“I told you to get out.”

At the cold dismissal that seemed like blades might fly at any moment, Raellion eventually fled the study as if being chased out.

Given the atmosphere, it seemed like I should leave too, but then I suddenly thought of Tabin.

“Um, Lord. Could I possibly go home this weekend?”

Since it seemed like I wouldn’t have another chance to ask, I inquired carefully.

“It’s already been ten days since I couldn’t go home. I told my father it was because I had a lot of work, but since his only daughter has been staying out for ten days, he must be very worried.”

I expected him to say no or that a brief visit would be fine, but surprisingly he nodded.

“Do that.”

Why was he letting me go so readily? Was it because he felt reassured with the earring?

“Thank you.”

I was puzzled, but since I had received permission anyway, I bowed deeply in gratitude.

“Then on Monday….”

“Eileen.”

Why was his voice suddenly hoarse?

Surely he hadn’t changed his mind and was going to say he couldn’t let me go? I looked at Callix with an anxious heart.

He must have called me because he had something to say, but he just stared at me intently for a long time without saying anything.

When I was about to swallow nervously under that persistent gaze, Callix closed his eyes tightly and ran his hand over his face. It seemed like he was suppressing something.

“…You will definitely come back on Monday, right?”

“Yes? Oh, of course.”

If I broke my promise, who knows what trouble might arise, and above all, this was my workplace so where else would I go?

When I nodded, he finally let out a small sigh of relief.

“Good. I’ll see you on Monday.”

* * *

‘I’m going home after such a long time.’

I was humming as I walked back to the office when I heard footsteps pattering behind me.

“Eileen.”

When I turned around, it was Raellion.

“That day, the box you gave to the priest who was in the carriage. What exactly was inside it?”

He came right up beside me and asked. His eyes were sparkling with curiosity.

“I heard that priest was brainwashed? But they say he came to his senses after receiving that box. Was there magic inside that could break brainwashing? Or an ancient relic?”

Since it was a question I couldn’t answer, I walked faster without saying anything.

“Tell me what was inside. Come on? What was it?”

But Raellion was persistent. His voice begging me to tell him echoed loudly.

When people passing by looked at us, my cheeks burned. I was also worried he might say something strange.

‘This is driving me crazy.’

How do I get rid of this guy?

While I was pondering, another troublemaker appeared from the opposite corridor.

“Miss Eileen! Are you on your way home from work?”

It was Anabella.

One was already giving me a headache, and now I had to deal with two. I sighed inwardly and answered.

“Not yet. I’m going to finish this up and then go home.”

When I looked at Raellion, Anabella’s gaze naturally shifted to him as well.

“This person is….”

“This is Lord Raellion, the Master of the Mage Tower.”

“My goodness, the Master of the Mage Tower?”

Anabella was startled, then clasped her hands respectfully and bowed her head.

“Anabella, a faithful servant of God, greets the Master of the Mage Tower who stands at the pinnacle of all mages.”

What was with this formal greeting?

Unlike me who was a bit flustered, Raellion nodded indifferently as if he was used to it.

“Ah, now that I think about it, you’re that priest from back then. The one who was brainwashed.”

Raellion only showed interest after recognizing her.

“Do you remember how the brainwashing was broken?”

“No. I don’t really….”

“How unfortunate. You’re a clueless fool.”

Anabella’s cheeks flushed red at Raellion’s blatant criticism.

She trembled her lips in shame, then hurriedly left saying she remembered urgent business.

“I should get going too.”

“No! You haven’t answered yet….”

“Lord Rael!”

Raellion’s shout as he tried to grab my sleeve was drowned out by a sharp yell. It was Zephyr, who was supposedly his disciple.

“What on earth are you doing here! Do you know how long I’ve been looking for you?”

“Wait, just a moment! Zephyr, let go of this and talk!”

“I’ll listen while we walk. Good grief, the Royal Court and the Mage Tower are desperately looking for Lord Rael, and here you are playing around in a place like this….”

Zephyr showed no mercy and grabbed Raellion’s arm, then began ruthlessly dragging him away like clearing away luggage.

Raellion reached out to me with a desperate expression for help, but I pretended not to see and turned away.

* * *

“I’m back.”

“Eileen!”

As soon as I opened the front door and entered, Tabin came running out in his socks and hugged me tightly. His embrace was so wide and solid that I was literally enveloped in it.

Tabin patted my shoulders and made a fuss.

“My daughter, you worked hard! It must have been really tough working, right? Oh my, your face has become half its size already, half its size!”

“…It’s suffocating, please let me go.”

I answered curtly and pushed him away, but Tabin just laughed heartily, seeming so pleased, and let go of his hands.

“You’re staying home on the weekend, right?”

“Yes.”

“Good. Then you must be tired, so rest well. Let’s talk tomorrow morning. Sleep well, Eileen.”

“Good night.”

After greeting Tabin, I entered my room, washed up briefly, and lay down on the bed.

‘Home really is the best.’

Staying at the Lord’s Castle was physically comfortable, but mentally uncomfortable.

After sleeping in for the first time in a while and coming out to the kitchen, I gaped at the feast spread out on the dining table.

Freshly baked bread and steaming stew, various glistening meat dishes and fresh vegetables. There was enough food to make the table legs bend, more than enough for three people to eat.

“…Who’s going to eat all this?”

At my question, Tabin wiped his hands on his apron and laughed heartily.

“Who else? Our precious daughter has to eat it all! Without you at home, the house felt so empty I couldn’t even sleep. I was so happy that I kept making this and that, so it ended up being a bit much?”

His face, as he scratched the back of his head sheepishly, was full of undeniable affection.

The expression of a father who truly cherished and loved his daughter.

That sight was touching, yet at the same time, a corner of my heart grew coldly numb.

‘It’s because I’m not the real Eileen.’

It had been almost two years since I opened my eyes in this world and lived as ‘Eileen.’

Being called Eileen by people and facing the unfamiliar appearance in the mirror had become quite familiar now.

But I could never get used to my relationship with Tabin.

The smile of unconditional love he gave me when looking at me was meant for the real Eileen, not me.

I was just a fake filling that empty space, and the doubt and guilt about whether I deserved to receive such love weighed heavily on my heart.

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