I’m a Rookie, but I’m an Experienced Professional - Chapter 34

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Chapter 34

 

“Are you Eileen from the City Planning Department?”

 

A peaceful weekend morning.

 

A middle-aged man in an expensive suit and fedora came to our house.

 

“That’s right… Who are you?”

 

When I asked with slight wariness, the man held out an identification badge.

 

The gold identification badge had an olive branch pattern on it.

 

“I’m Conrad Marlo, aide to Viscount Howell Smith.”

 

Viscount Howell Smith.

 

Hearing that name reminded me of the Lord’s warning I heard in the study yesterday.

 

‘He anticipated that they would come looking for me and warned me in advance.’

 

Then he should have told me from the beginning so I could have at least mentally prepared myself.

 

“Please come in.”

 

This situation was bewildering and made me sigh, but I calmly guided him inside the house.

 

As we sat facing each other on the living room sofa, Tabin immediately brought out tea. It was expensive tea we only used when precious guests came.

 

However, Conrad Marlo took one sip, then frowned deeply and put down the teacup.

 

‘What a rude person.’

 

Even if it doesn’t suit your taste, you should consider the sincerity of the person who served it.

 

His first impression was already bad, but this made it even worse.

 

“I heard you’re the one who built the drainage system, is that correct?”

 

“Yes, that’s correct.”

 

“Truly impressive. It wouldn’t be easy to do construction work as a woman, yet you built something like that. Truly admirable.”

 

He has no manners, but he does have an eye for things.

 

“As you probably know, Nuviar is having terrible headaches because the river floods once every two years.”

 

Conrad Marlo clasped his hands tightly together and brought up the main topic.

 

“So I was wondering, could you install a drainage system in Nuviar as well?”

 

“I could install one, but it wouldn’t be effective. Drainage systems aren’t facilities that prevent river flooding.”

 

If his attitude had been insolent to the end, I would have firmly refused.

 

But since his recent compliment had softened my heart a little, I explained in detail why the drainage system would be useless.

 

“Ha, how can that be.”

 

Conrad Marlo looked devastated as if his world had collapsed, covering his face with both hands.

 

‘I didn’t expect him to be this disappointed.’

 

It must mean he was that desperate, so I felt a little sorry for him.

 

“Is there perhaps another method besides the drainage system?”

 

Conrad Marlo looked at me like someone grasping at the last straw and asked.

 

“The Raed River will flood next year. If we can’t prevent it, countless people will die and there will be enormous property damage. So if you know a way to prevent it, please tell me.”

 

“Well, I’m not sure.”

 

I’m not a god, so there’s no way I would know all the methods.

 

There were a few solutions that came to mind, but I couldn’t know whether they were the right solutions for Nuviar without going there myself.

 

Rather than giving him false hope by telling him something uncertain, it would be better to say I don’t know.

 

[CH2. Main Quest has been opened.]

 

That’s what I was going to do, but suddenly a system window appeared before my eyes.

 

[2-1. Go to Nuviar and meet with Viscount Howell Smith.]

 

[Reward: 10,000p]

 

[※ Complete the Quest within ten days! If you fail, there will be a penalty.]

 

A new chapter opened at this timing?

 

No, more than that, that man firmly told me not to even think about going to Nuviar, so what am I supposed to do when this kind of Quest appears!

 

“Looking at your expression, it seems like you’ve thought of some good method.”

 

I was suffering because of the Quest that suddenly appeared, but Conrad Marlo, who interpreted it in a completely different way, asked with sparkling eyes.

 

“What method is it? No, rather than this, how about meeting with Viscount Smith directly and discussing it?”

 

“Uh, that’s…”

 

“Don’t worry about the expenses. We’ll cover everything on our side.”

 

Conrad Marlo continued excitedly.

 

“We’ll prepare the finest train and accommodation. If there’s anything else you need, feel free to ask for anything.”

 

What I need most is the Lord’s permission.

 

Without permission, I couldn’t leave Belheim.

 

Just as I was about to say that.

 

Bang-

 

The front door opened roughly with a sound like it might break.

 

Startled, I turned my head and jumped up when I saw the person standing at the door.

 

“L-Lord?”

 

Why is that man here?

 

Behind him were Noah Roheim and knights in uniform.

 

When Noah Roheim’s eyes met mine, he shook his head as if truly pitying me.

 

That makes me even more anxious!

 

“Y-Your Grace?”

 

Conrad Marlo also jumped up in surprise.

 

Tabin, who had been near the living room entrance, was startled and hid behind a pillar.

 

“What an interesting scene.”

 

The corner of Callix Crowbell’s mouth tilted crookedly.

 

He put his hands behind his back and slowly walked toward us. The sound of his footsteps echoed loudly in the house where silence had fallen.

 

The closer he got, the more I felt suffocated as if a noose was tightening around my neck.

 

“I’m sure I told you clearly.”

 

His gaze, sharp as a well-honed blade, passed over me and pierced Conrad Marlo.

 

“That if you showed even the slightest sign of such behavior, you’d better be prepared.”

 

Those words reminded me of the letter that had burned pitch black, sending chills down my spine.

 

I should say it’s not true, that it’s a misunderstanding, but fear blocked my throat so I couldn’t say a word.

 

An awkward smile appeared on Conrad Marlo’s face, who seemed similarly flustered and frozen.

 

“Ah, it seems there’s been some misunderstanding, Your Grace.”

 

“What misunderstanding.”

 

With just those few words, the surrounding air became as cold as ice.

 

“I have no intention of listening to excuses from someone who snuck into my territory under a false identity.”

 

“That’s because Your Grace wouldn’t give permission, so we had no choice but to…”

 

“So you’re saying you had no choice but to commit a crime. Then I suppose I have no choice but to execute the criminal?”

 

“Ex-execute?”

 

At those chilling words, all color drained from Conrad Marlo’s face.

 

“I-I came here as a representative of Viscount Howell Smith!”

 

Conrad Marlo shouted desperately.

 

“B-but if you execute me, it could cause diplomatic problems…”

 

“You don’t need to worry about that.”

 

When Callix Crowbell gestured slightly, the waiting knights grabbed Conrad Marlo’s arms on both sides.

 

“What I’m executing is just a commoner named Jack, who has nothing to do with Viscount Smith.”

 

“Execution, what do you mean… Wait, Your Grace. Your Grace!!”

 

Despite Conrad Marlo’s desperate cries, the knights dragged him away without batting an eye.

 

‘Somehow that feels like my future…’

 

I bit my parched lips nervously.

 

As Conrad Marlo was dragged away, Callix Crowbell looked at me.

 

“I’ll give you a choice.”

 

Who knew the word “choice” could sound so chilling.

 

“Will you be dragged away by the knights’ hands, or will you follow obediently on your own feet?”

 

Both options seem like the same choice though…?

 

“My, my daughter has done nothing wrong!”

 

Tabin, who had been restless, suddenly interjected. Despite his large frame, the hand gripping me trembled violently.

 

“That man came looking for her suddenly, it’s not like my daughter wanted to meet him…”

 

The Lord’s eyes narrowed. It was a sign he was displeased.

 

“It’s fine.”

 

“Eileen.”

 

“It’s okay.”

 

I couldn’t let the trouble spread to Tabin too, so I removed his hand and stepped forward.

 

“I’ll follow obediently on my own feet.”

 

* * *

 

I expected to be interrogated as soon as I arrived at the Lord’s castle, but I wasn’t.

 

Callix Crowbell told me to wait briefly in what seemed like a guest bedroom, then disappeared without a trace.

 

Three hours had passed like that, yet he was nowhere to be seen.

 

Tired of waiting, I asked a servant who happened to bring refreshments when the Lord would come.

 

“Well, I haven’t heard anything, so I don’t know.”

 

“Could you ask for me then?”

 

“How could I dare ask the Lord?”

 

The servant widened her eyes as if I’d said something absurd and asked back.

 

When I asked her to inquire with Noah Roheim or the butler instead, the servant reluctantly agreed.

 

But until the sun set and dinner was served, I didn’t catch even a glimpse of the Lord’s shadow.

 

Naturally, I didn’t hear when he would come either.

 

‘What is he trying to do?’

 

Wasn’t he angry that I disobeyed his orders and brought me here for that reason?

 

Then he should come and confront me about it, so why is he just leaving me here?

 

In the midst of all this, dinner was properly served, which made it even more absurd.

 

“Whatever, let’s just eat.”

 

Starving would only hurt me.

 

I scraped clean every bit of the dinner the servant had prepared for me.

 

When I even took care of dessert, the servant looked at me as if I were some fascinating creature.

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