I’m a Rookie, but I’m an Experienced Professional - Chapter 43

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Chapter 43

 

Fortunately, I was able to find replacement materials quickly.

 

For things like nails, iron cores, and wedges, I showed the workshop what I bought from the system store and asked them to make something as similar as possible.

 

Now that I had completed the blueprints, the next step was to determine where to install the reservoir and floodgates.

 

I planned to build based on the location I had explored last time, but I needed to select the exact position again.

 

This time, I headed upstream to the Raed River accompanied by Marquis Smith, the Nubiar managers, and even the workers.

 

Naturally, Callix Crowbell and Noah Roheim came along as well.

 

“I think it would be good to set this location as the center of the reservoir.”

 

The Nubiar manager immediately drove a stake into the spot I pointed to.

 

I explained the depth and shape of the reservoir, as well as the drainage direction, but people only responded that they would do as I said, without offering any other opinions.

 

“If anyone has different opinions, please speak up now.”

 

I even laid out the groundwork in case they were being considerate, but still no one said anything.

 

“Then I’ll assume everyone agrees with my opinion. Don’t come later saying things like ‘this doesn’t seem right’ or ‘it would have been better to do it differently.'”

 

Marquis Smith nodded on behalf of everyone.

 

“Of course. We trust you, Miss Eileen.”

 

Those words are even scarier.

 

It probably won’t happen, but just in case, I should get a written agreement that they won’t hold me responsible even if something goes wrong.

 

“Please dig so that the flowing river water can spread widely. This depth should be sufficient.”

 

Having determined the reservoir location, I explained in detail to the workers how they should proceed with the work.

 

Not only the workers, but even Marquis Smith and the managers listened seriously to my explanation.

 

“We need to create a drainage path over here. And we’ll install the floodgate around this area.”

 

…I don’t know why Callix Crowbell is listening along with them.

 

“The floodgate is a manual system using pulleys. When you pull the rope, the gate rises, and when you release it, it comes down.”

 

“You said it should normally be kept open, right?”

 

When Marquis Smith asked, I nodded.

 

“That’s correct. Then when the rainy season comes to the Northern Territory, you gradually lower the floodgate to control the speed so the water doesn’t all come down at once.”

 

The Nubiar managers wrote down every detail of my explanation in their notebooks without missing anything.

 

While I was in the middle of explaining, Callix Crowbell suddenly drew the sword at his waist.

 

“Y-Your Grace the Duke?”

 

Marquis Smith and the managers stepped back in surprise. I also widened my eyes.

 

The escort knights also drew their swords, but since their opponent was the Duke, they couldn’t quite aim at him and stood in an awkward stance.

 

“Why so suddenly…”

 

Before Marquis Smith could finish speaking, Callix Crowbell threw his sword toward me.

 

With a sound of sharply cutting through the air, the sword embedded deeply into a tree that was standing right next to me.

 

Kieek-

 

At the same time, a bizarre scream erupted, and something hot splattered on my face. The fishy smell that stung my nose was strangely familiar.

 

I slowly raised my stiffly frozen hand and wiped my cheek. A green, sticky liquid came off.

 

“It seems there’s a tarantula habitat somewhere around here.”

 

Callix Crowbell, who had approached with large steps, pulled out the sword embedded in the tree.

 

On the blade was a hideous spider larger than my torso, skewered like a kebab.

 

The green liquid was the blood of the spider monster.

 

Callix Crowbell threw the dead spider monster in front of Marquis Smith and the managers.

 

“Ahhhhh!”

 

The managers screamed and scattered, while Marquis Smith’s legs gave out and he collapsed after taking only a few steps.

 

As if finding this pathetic, Callix Crowbell chuckled and said while sheathing his sword again.

 

“If you don’t want to see people dying during construction, you’d better clear out the habitat first.”

 

* * *

 

Originally, I had planned to start construction the next day, but it was postponed by a week due to the need to clear the tarantula habitat.

 

This meant that construction would begin after I returned to Belheim.

 

‘I wanted to see the construction, what a shame.’

 

Still, I had completed all the quests I needed to do in Nubiar, so I had no regrets.

 

Marquis Smith promised to report regularly and also to immediately open the magic portal if anything happened.

 

Time passed, and it was the day before returning to Belheim.

 

Tonight, there would be a farewell party as well as a celebration for solving the Raed River flooding problem.

 

‘Is it right to hold such a party when construction hasn’t even started yet?’

 

I found it puzzling, but Marquis Smith and the Nubiar managers looked so excited that I didn’t say anything.

 

Since it was a party, I needed to wear formal attire, but there was no way I had such clothes.

 

“I’ve prepared everything, so don’t worry.”

 

Just as I was wondering what to do, unexpectedly, Marquise Smith extended a helping hand.

 

The Marquise had prepared everything: an emerald dress, accessories, and even shoes.

 

“It’s really beautiful.”

 

Who would have thought the day would come when I’d wear a dress I’d only seen in movies or dramas.

 

My heart fluttered with excitement, but that feeling didn’t last long.

 

“I’ll tighten the corset now.”

 

It was because of the corset.

 

The maids pulled the strings with all their might, and as my waist was tightly constricted, it became increasingly difficult to breathe.

 

“S-stop…”

 

“No. Your waist needs to be narrow for the dress line to look full and lively.”

 

The maids mercilessly pulled the corset, telling me to endure just a little more.

 

I grabbed the bedpost and cried out, begging them to spare my life.

 

After tightening the corset, I put on a petticoat to add volume, then wore the dress over it.

 

‘It’s uncomfortable.’

 

How do people stand for hours wearing something like this?

 

I gained new respect for noble ladies and aristocratic wives.

 

After putting on all the clothes, they did my hair and makeup. The maids moved their hands skillfully and quickly.

 

I wanted to see how I was changing by looking in the mirror, but I couldn’t because they told me absolutely not to open my eyes.

 

“It’s finished.”

 

Finally, when the makeup was done and I looked in the mirror, I was speechless for a moment.

 

Not because it looked strange, but because I was surprised at how much prettier it was than I expected.

 

Eileen didn’t have an objectively beautiful face, but seeing her like this, she was quite a beauty.

 

“Do you like the makeup?”

 

“Yes. I like it so much. I’d like to learn how to do makeup.”

 

The maids smiled warmly at my words.

 

Just as all preparations were finished with putting on the necklace and earrings, there was a knock at the door.

 

“I’ve come to escort you, Miss Eileen.”

 

It was Noah Roheim.

 

His eyes widened when he saw me.

 

“My goodness. Are you really the Miss Eileen I know?”

 

“…Don’t tease me.”

 

“I’m not teasing you, I’m surprised because you’re so beautiful. You truly look like tonight’s main character.”

 

Noah Roheim placed one hand on his chest and extended the other.

 

“Shall we go, Miss Eileen?”

 

This makes me feel like a princess from a fairy tale.

 

In reality, I’m just an extra who doesn’t even get a single line in the novel.

 

“Please take care of me, Lord Roheim.”

 

Still, just for today, as if I had become a real princess, I smiled softly and lightly placed my hand on his.

 

* * *

 

‘So there’s a real star of the party after all.’

 

The moment I saw Callix Crowbell at the party venue, I realized it immediately.

 

Standing beneath the brilliant chandelier, he sparkled like a protagonist basking in all the spotlights.

 

It wasn’t as if he was dressed particularly fancy either. Without even a common tie pin, all he had were cufflinks on his sleeves. His hair was neatly swept back to reveal his forehead.

 

Rather than being lavishly decorated, it felt more like he was neatly put together, which made him stand out even more.

 

It seemed to show that he was confident even without dressing up extravagantly.

 

‘If the sub male lead looks this good, how handsome must the original male lead be?’

 

According to the novel’s description, while Callix Crowbell was like a ruler of the night, the original male lead felt like a ruler of the day.

 

There was even a description saying that darkness could never defeat light, so it was natural for the original male lead to surpass him in every aspect.

 

‘I’d like to see him once.’

 

Maybe I’ll get to see him someday when I leave Belheim and go to the capital?

 

“Miss Eileen, would you like some champagne?”

 

“That sounds good.”

 

“I’ll go get some, so please wait here for a moment.”

 

Noah Roheim went to get champagne, and I was looking around the party venue when—

 

“Miss Eileen?”

 

An unknown man called out to me.

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