I’m a Rookie, but I’m an Experienced Professional - Chapter 37

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Chapter 37

 

When Callix grumbled back, Smith Viscount made a groaning sound.

 

From the slight noise that could be heard, it seemed like the officials with him were giving their opinions.

 

‘Acting like you’re deliberating when you’re going to accept it anyway.’

 

No matter how many times he flicked the abacus, lowering timber prices by 30 percent and preventing river flooding was much cheaper than using magic.

 

Of course, there was no guarantee it could definitely be prevented, but there was no reason to consider such circumstances.

 

“This is all something His Grace brought upon himself. Don’t expect mercy from me.”

 

Right. Thinking about what you’ll do to me in the future, this is nothing.

 

Callix’s gaze as he looked down at the lark device sank coldly.

 

“…How about 25 percent?”

 

When the waiting became a bit tedious, Smith Viscount spoke in a servile voice.

 

“Anything more than that is really difficult for us too.”

 

“Then 25 percent with a 5-year term.”

 

When he added conditions, the sound of catching breath briefly leaked through the lark.

 

“Understood, let’s do that.”

 

“Good.”

 

Callix smiled with satisfaction at the satisfactory deal.

 

Noah Roheim was also pleased that he could buy expensive Nereia Timber for a whopping 25 percent cheaper.

 

“Then I’ll send the train tickets right away.”

 

“The contract first. I don’t trust verbal promises.”

 

“Understood. Then I’ll send the contract and the train tickets…”

 

“Open a magic portal instead of train tickets.”

 

“…What?”

 

At the unexpected demand, Smith Viscount asked back in a dumbfounded voice.

 

The empire’s major cities had magic portal gates, but since the operating costs were considerable, they were mainly used for diplomatic issues or situations requiring imperial orders.

 

So when asked to open one, it was natural for Smith Viscount to be flustered.

 

“A magic portal is a bit…”

 

“It takes a week just to get from here to Nuviar. If we handle business on site too, we’d need at least a month. I have no intention of dedicating that much time to your side, so open a magic portal.”

 

Callix spoke firmly as if he wouldn’t accept any objections.

 

“…You’re really trying to squeeze out even a flea’s liver.”

 

“I never knew a flea’s liver was this big.”

 

Callix chuckled lowly and picked up the lark device.

 

“Then contact me again when everything is ready.”

 

“W-wait a moment. Your Grace-.”

 

Smith Viscount called out urgently, but Callix removed the arcana from the lark’s chest.

 

Then the chattering lark’s beak closed and its wings slowly folded.

 

“I’m glad the negotiation went well, my lord.”

 

Noah Roheim said with a bright smile.

 

“We should thank Miss Eileen too. Thanks to her, we solved the troublesome Nereia Timber supply problem, and on top of that, we can import it 25 percent cheaper for 5 whole years.”

 

“Indeed.”

 

He had thought about talking with Smith Viscount about the Nereia Timber supply problem at some point, but he hadn’t thought about making this kind of deal.

 

“I’m realizing anew that Miss Eileen is truly capable.”

 

Callix affirmed with silence and tapped the desk with his fingertips.

 

‘Would it be okay to send that woman to Nuviar.’

 

The more Eileen’s capability became known, the more people would target her.

 

That point bothered him, but his worry didn’t last long.

 

“We’ll leave immediately once the viscount contacts us, so prepare accordingly.”

 

If more people targeted her, he could just deal with them all.

 

* * *

 

“…Let’s end today’s meeting here.”

 

The meeting about countermeasures for the coming summer rainy season, which had continued for over two hours, ended.

 

When the lord left the conference room, the officials let out the breath they had been holding.

 

“Ugh, finally it’s over.”

 

I also stretched and loosened my stiff body.

 

Originally, only team leaders and above attended such meetings by custom, but I also participated as the person who designed the drainage channels.

 

‘Ah, I shouldn’t be doing this.’

 

I need to ask Noah Roheim if the negotiation with Smith Viscount went well!

 

It had already been two days since I suggested to the lord that he negotiate with Smith Viscount.

 

They should have told me the results first, but there was no word from their side.

 

‘It didn’t fall through, did it?’

 

Hoping that wasn’t the case, I looked for Noah Roheim, but he had already left.

 

He couldn’t have gone far yet.

 

“Good work, Miss Eileen.”

 

I was about to go look for him right away, but Anton Brown stopped me.

 

“It’s almost lunch time, how about we go out and eat while inspecting the site?”

 

“Outside?”

 

“Yeah. I know a great place for skewers and stew, I’ll introduce you to it.”

 

Anton Brown enthusiastically explained how delicious the skewers and stew at that place were, to the point of spitting.

 

“Ah, sorry but I have somewhere to go.”

 

Right now, finding Noah Roheim was more important than food.

 

If necessary, I was thinking of going directly to Callix Crowbell to ask.

 

Leaving the disappointed Anton Brown behind, I hurriedly left the conference room.

 

“Eileen.”

 

Callix Crowbell was waiting for me in the corridor.

 

“Where are you going? You should have a prior engagement with me?”

 

A prior engagement? What prior engagement?

 

No matter how much I retraced my memory, there was no such thing, so I was puzzled.

 

Anton Brown, who had followed me out, disappeared as if running away as soon as he saw the lord.

 

It was the same for the other officials.

 

Left alone with the lord in an instant, I carefully asked while reading his mood.

 

“Um, what do you mean by prior engagement…”

 

“I’ll give you one hour. Pack your things and come to the main building’s front gate within that time.”

 

Callix Crowbell cut off my words and commanded.

 

“We’re going to Nuviar.”

 

…What? So suddenly?

 

* * *

 

I wanted to go to Nuviar because of the Main Quest, but I never thought I’d go so suddenly.

 

After roughly stuffing my belongings into a crude leather bag and coming to the main building’s front gate, I blankly looked up at the clear sky without a single cloud.

 

“But how long does it take to get to Nuviar?”

 

The remaining time for the Main Quest was just over two days.

 

I was worried whether I could get to Nuviar within that time.

 

“Can’t the Quest time be extended?”

 

Wondering if there was a way, I was checking the Quest window when Noah Roheim appeared.

 

“You came out early, Miss Eileen.”

 

“Hello, advisor.”

 

Callix Crowbell was nowhere to be seen.

 

“You must be bewildered by the sudden trip to Nuviar?”

 

“A little. Fortunately, it seems the negotiations with the Viscount went well.”

 

“That’s part of it, and also the Lord changed his mind after being moved by Viscount Smith’s earnestness.”

 

That man being moved by something like that.

 

I couldn’t believe it.

 

It seemed like he had some other ulterior motive, but I didn’t bother to pry.

 

“But how long does it take to get to Nuviar?”

 

Please let it be within two days.

 

I asked with desperate hope.

 

“The journey will take about one minute.”

 

“What? One minute?”

 

Thinking he might be joking, I asked again, and Noah Roheim chuckled softly.

 

“It seems the Lord didn’t explain anything to you. We’ll be taking a magic portal to Nuviar.”

 

“Oh, a magic portal…”

 

I’m going to personally ride a magic portal that I’ve only seen in movies and novels?

 

Just thinking about it made my heart race.

 

“Come to think of it, Sir Noah Roheim seemed to know how to use magic too. Are you a mage?”

 

Remembering how he had created water droplets with magic last time, I asked, and Noah Roheim shook his head.

 

“No. I know how to handle mana a little, but I’m not a mage. I used a magic scroll that time.”

 

Ah, so magic scrolls exist too.

 

“Those must be incredibly expensive, right?”

 

“They are expensive. Just what I used that day would cost over a hundred gold.”

 

Wow, that expensive? My mouth fell open without realizing it.

 

“But is that all your luggage?”

 

Noah Roheim asked, looking at the bag I was carrying.

 

“Yes. I packed light since I don’t know how long we’ll be in Nuviar.”

 

“Good thinking. If you need anything, you can request it from Viscount Smith when we get there.”

 

“Is that okay?”

 

“Of course. He’ll probably grant anything Miss Eileen asks for.”

 

Oh, so this Viscount Smith person is kind and good, unlike someone else.

 

While I was chatting with Noah Roheim, Callix Crowbell appeared leading the administrators.

 

Perhaps because he was going to another territory, he was dressed more carefully than usual.

 

Thanks to that, his already handsome appearance stood out even more.

 

Even I, who knew well what kind of evil deeds he would commit, found myself staring blankly for a moment.

 

“Is everyone gathered?”

 

Callix Crowbell scanned the people and then turned around.

 

“Then let’s go.”

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