I’m a Rookie, but I’m an Experienced Professional - Chapter 61

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Chapter 61

 

“Um… Mireon, please keep what I just said secret from the Lord.”

 

Callix Crowbell was already on edge about me leaving Belheim, and if he heard this kind of talk, he would definitely be even more wary.

 

‘Then he might not give me a house but prevent me from leaving the manor instead.’

 

The thought alone was terrifying.

 

“If Miss Eileen doesn’t tell Crowbell Duchy about meeting me today, I won’t say anything either.”

 

“I won’t tell.”

 

When I answered quickly, Mireon smiled faintly and said he would keep his mouth shut too.

 

“But Miss Eileen also calls me by my name.”

 

“What? Mireon is a first name, not a surname?”

 

Mireon nodded.

 

“Oh, I’m sorry. I naturally assumed it was a surname.”

 

“You didn’t know, so it’s fine. Just call me properly from now on.”

 

But what was this man’s name again?

 

I remembered it started with ‘E’, but I couldn’t recall what came after. I had completely forgotten it because I thought I’d never have occasion to use it.

 

“Um, since it’s come to this, would it be okay if I continue calling you Mireon?”

 

I couldn’t bring myself to say I didn’t remember his name, so I brazenly pushed forward.

 

“Other people call you Mireon too. If I’m the only one calling you something different, they might think it’s strange.”

 

“Then may I also call you Eileen comfortably instead of Miss Eileen?”

 

Huh, why is the conversation going in that direction?

 

“Miss Eileen, you can also call me Mireon comfortably.”

 

“I don’t think we’re close enough for that yet…”

 

“We’re sharing secrets with each other, so isn’t this close enough?”

 

I tried to draw a line, but Mireon crossed that line without hesitation.

 

Ugh, this is troublesome. Since I was the one who first suggested calling each other by name, it was awkward to refuse.

 

“Yes, well… let’s do that.”

 

Anyway, we’ll only see each other briefly, so it shouldn’t matter.

 

When I accepted, Mireon smiled as if genuinely pleased.

 

* * *

 

The damn elf hadn’t even left yet, and another unwelcome guest appeared.

 

“Why are you here again?”

 

Callix frowned deeply, glaring at Raellion who was calmly sitting on the study sofa drinking coffee.

 

“Why did I come? I came to see a friend.”

 

Rael continued speaking calmly as if he was used to this kind of treatment.

 

“I never expected Mireon to come all the way here.”

 

When Rael called the elf’s name familiarly, Callix’s eyebrows rose.

 

“Are you close with that elf?”

 

“Curious?”

 

“More puzzled than curious. It doesn’t make sense that that cunning elf would be close to you. Ah, is it Leon who’s close to him, not you?”

 

“No way!”

 

Rael jumped up indignantly.

 

“Mireon is close to me, not Leon. He’s closer to me.”

 

“Fine, so tell me how you’re close.”

 

Rael glared at Callix with displeasure before opening his mouth.

 

“How we met was…”

 

“In one sentence.”

 

Seeing signs that a pointless story was about to drag on, Callix made his demand again.

 

“…You’re really annoying.”

 

“I know.”

 

Rael spoke sarcastically, but it had no effect on Callix whatsoever.

 

“I went to the Elven Forest two years ago and met him by chance.”

 

Rael summarized briefly as he wanted.

 

Callix’s brow furrowed as he completely failed to understand his words.

 

“Tell me in more detail.”

 

“No. Didn’t you tell me to say it in one sentence?”

 

Rael stuck his tongue out slightly, then turned around and left the study.

 

‘Even as he ages, his behavior is still childish.’

 

When will he ever mature?

 

Callix clicked his tongue and resumed the work that had been briefly interrupted by the unwelcome guest’s appearance.

 

* * *

 

Even after we agreed to call each other by name, Mireon continued to appear at the construction site.

 

It was a bit annoying, but since he didn’t interfere and just watched quietly before leaving, I left him alone.

 

Maybe that was the problem.

 

“It’s been a while, Miss Eileen.”

 

Even the bearded man appeared at the construction site. I looked at him with a displeased expression.

 

“What brings you here?”

 

“I came to meet a friend.”

 

“A friend?”

 

“Yes. An elf you know well too.”

 

If it’s an elf I know, there’s only one.

 

“Ah, there he comes!”

 

As expected, the elf the bearded man mentioned was Mireon. He waved cheerfully and ran to Mireon.

 

It wasn’t one-sided friendship either, as Mireon also exchanged warm greetings with the bearded man.

 

‘I thought he came to do something strange again, but I guess not.’

 

I was working again with relief when I felt someone’s gaze.

 

Mireon, who made eye contact with me, gave a mysterious smile, then whispered something in the bearded man’s ear.

 

Then the bearded man also widened his eyes and looked at me.

 

Judging by their reaction, it doesn’t seem like good news.

 

“Are you building a drainage canal?”

 

The bearded man approached where I was and asked.

 

Mireon was still watching from a distance.

 

“Yes, that’s right.”

 

“Do you just dig the ground to let rainwater flow out?”

 

Why is he suddenly interested in drainage canals?

 

“No. The angles have to be slightly different…”

 

It was a bit suspicious, but I thought he’d keep bothering me if I didn’t answer, so I explained roughly.

 

“Oh, you have to do all those detailed calculations too. Amazing.”

 

The bearded man exclaimed as if genuinely impressed.

 

“But the drainage canal is bigger than I thought. Won’t people fall in while trying to cross to the other side?”

 

For once, he’s asking a normal question.

 

“That’s why we’re putting up fences and building small bridges in between.”

 

“Bridges?”

 

Suddenly the bearded man’s eyes sparkled.

 

“You know how to build bridges too?”

 

“I’m not the one building them, the technicians here will…”

 

Before he could finish speaking, Rael turned to look at Mireon.

 

“Mireon! Miss Eileen says she’ll build a bridge too!”

 

Sigh, would you please listen to what people say until the end.

 

I was a fool for thinking he was normal, even for a moment.

 

“You know how to build bridges too?”

 

When Mireon approached and asked, I swallowed a sigh inwardly and shook my head.

 

“I don’t know how.”

 

“Huh? You just answered that you knew how to make them.”

 

The Bearded Man asked again.

 

“I only give instructions. The workshop craftsmen are the ones who build the bridges.”

 

“But you know how to make them too, that’s why you give instructions, right?”

 

“Just because I give instructions doesn’t mean I know how to make everything. And don’t casually call me ‘you.'”

 

When I glared and spoke, the Bearded Man flinched and hid behind Mireon’s back.

 

Mireon flinched too.

 

I wondered if I was that scary, but that wasn’t it.

 

“What are you doing here?”

 

It was because Callix Crowbell had appeared behind me.

 

“I-I was feeling stuffy just staying in the castle, so I came out for a short walk.”

 

“That’s right. Getting some fresh air in moderation is good for the body and mind.”

 

“A walk at the construction site?”

 

When Callix Crowbell asked back as if telling them not to talk nonsense, the two exchanged glances and then quietly stepped back.

 

“Ahem, well then, I suppose we’ve finished our walk. Shall we head back now?”

 

“I also happen to have nap time, so that sounds good.”

 

The two fled so quickly their backsides nearly fell off.

 

‘Are they really that afraid of this man?’

 

I glanced over and unfortunately our eyes met directly.

 

…His gaze is rather unpleasant.

 

“What were you talking about with those guys?”

 

“They were curious about how to build the drainage canal, so I explained it to them.”

 

“Is that all?”

 

When I nodded, his eyebrow raised slightly.

 

He seemed to not believe my words.

 

Well, I didn’t understand why they would be interested in drainage construction either.

 

“Don’t talk to those guys from now on.”

 

“Understood.”

 

Since that’s what I wanted anyway, I answered readily.

 

But for some reason he wasn’t pleased, as he stared at me intently.

 

“How far has the drainage construction progressed?”

 

Then he walked toward the construction site where the workers were diligently working and asked.

 

“Currently the excavation work is finished and…”

 

I followed behind him and reported the situation.

 

Callix, who had been listening attentively to my story, suddenly stopped.

 

“…As expected, it’s bothering me and I can’t stand it.”

 

He muttered as if talking to himself, then turned to look at me. And he reached his hand toward my face.

 

What the…?

 

I flinched and stepped back, but his hand was faster.

 

His finger that brushed across my cheek had mud on it.

 

“How sloppy.”

 

Callix Crowbell chuckled and brushed off his hand.

 

I felt embarrassed that I didn’t know I had dirt on me, but at the same time, one side of my chest felt strangely ticklish.

 

I avoided his gaze and rubbed the area where his hand had touched.

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