I’m a Rookie, but I’m an Experienced Professional - Chapter 69

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Chapter 69

 

For something like this, asking the person directly would be the fastest and most reliable method, but the problem was that the other party was Callix Crowbell.

 

“You want me to tell you what kind of misunderstanding there is between the Crowbell Duke and the elves?”

 

Since he wouldn’t tell me, I asked Mireon instead.

 

Mireon thought for a moment, then answered.

 

“Several things come to mind, but if I had to pick the biggest misunderstanding, it would be that one.”

 

“That one?”

 

“The story about Duke Crowbell beheading the elf who came to ask for help. That’s not true.”

 

“What? It’s not?”

 

Everyone said that, so I thought it was true.

 

“Duke Crowbell did ruthlessly drive that elf away, but he didn’t kill him.”

 

“Then why did such a rumor spread?”

 

“The banished elf was attacked and killed by a monster on his way back to the village, and that monster threw the corpse in front of Belheim, supposedly for revenge. That’s how the rumor spread.”

 

Who would have thought such a story was hidden behind it.

 

“But why doesn’t the Lord clarify that he didn’t do it?”

 

“I don’t know that much either. How about asking the Duke directly?”

 

“Hmm, I’ll think about it.”

 

There was a high chance he wouldn’t answer even if I asked.

 

I’d be lucky if he didn’t scold me for asking unnecessary questions.

 

‘This seems to be the misunderstanding the Main Quest is talking about…’

 

How should I resolve this?

 

I couldn’t just grab the elves and say, ‘What you know is wrong!’

 

“I’m bored!”

 

While I was pondering, I heard a whining voice from somewhere.

 

“I want to go outside and play! I’m bored!”

 

A young elf was clinging to what appeared to be his mother, throwing a tantrum.

 

“No. I told you it’s dangerous outside.”

 

“I’ll just play in front of the village!”

 

“Leaving the village itself is dangerous, so no.”

 

The mother scolded him sternly, but the young elf didn’t listen at all.

 

Not listening to parents is the same regardless of race.

 

The problem was that there wasn’t just one or two children like this. I could see young elves complaining about wanting to go outside and play here and there.

 

“The young elves seem to find playing inside the village very boring.”

 

At my words, Mireon smiled awkwardly.

 

“Well, they’ve been here for over 30 years, so they’re bound to be bored.”

 

“What? 30 years?”

 

He looks about 10 years old at most, but he’s lived for 30 years?

 

“Excuse me, at what age are elves considered adults?”

 

“Well, we look more at physical abilities and mental growth than age, but if I had to say, it would be from 100 years old.”

 

Humans die at 100, but that’s when they start considering them adults.

 

The elven world was indeed difficult to understand with human common sense.

 

“Village Chief!”

 

“Ah, just a moment.”

 

After Mireon left, I took a quick look around the village.

 

It was a beautiful village harmonized with nature, but there was no space like a playground where children could run around and play. I understood why the young elves were grumbling about being bored.

 

“Then let’s go out together with mom.”

 

Eventually, the mother who couldn’t break her child’s stubbornness went outside the village with her child.

 

“It’s the same everywhere that no parent can win against their child.”

 

…Wait a minute. I think I could use this?

 

As a clever idea suddenly occurred to me, I set out to find Callix Crowbell.

 

* * *

 

“Build a playground?”

 

When Callix Crowbell frowned and asked back, I nodded.

 

“Why all of a sudden?”

 

“Well, to win the hearts of the elves.

 

“So why?”

 

“We have to stay here for a while, and it would be tiring for both sides if we keep receiving suspicion and wariness. So I want to capture the hearts of the young elves first by building them a playground.”

 

He clearly showed his reluctance, but I continued speaking without caring.

 

“If the children open their hearts, I can tell them that the rumors about Duke Crowbell are wrong and clear up the misunderstanding.”

 

“My rumors?”

 

“About beheading the elf who came to ask for help. The truth is you just drove him away, right?”

 

Partly to confirm if what Mireon told me was true, I casually asked.

 

Callix Crowbell didn’t answer, but silence was affirmation.

 

“But why didn’t you clarify that it wasn’t true?”

 

“Is there any need to clarify?”

 

Callix Crowbell answered indifferently and looked down at his book.

 

He had been lying in a hammock woven from tree branches, reading a book before I came.

 

“Whether they misunderstand or not, it causes me no harm.”

 

In other words, he didn’t clarify because it was bothersome.

 

It was a very Callix Crowbell-like decision.

 

“Doesn’t it feel bad when other people spread strange stories about you? More importantly, you’re suffering damage right now too.”

 

“What damage am I suffering right now?”

 

“It’s uncomfortable having the elves being so wary and glaring at you.”

 

“Not at all.”

 

I’m the one who’s uncomfortable, me!

 

A silent scream burst out.

 

“To build the bridge, we need the elves’ help, but it won’t be easy in this state.”

 

“It’s a bridge to meet their god, so they’ll help. And it’s not even confirmed yet that we can build a bridge.”

 

“That’s true, but building the bridge would be good for both Mireon and you, my lord.”

 

And good for me too.

 

“So I want to proceed as smoothly as possible. That way we can finish the bridge construction quickly and return to Belheim.”

 

Since he seemed to have no desire to clear up the misunderstanding, this time I appealed to his desire to return.

 

Fortunately, this seemed to work, as Callix Crowbell looked at me again.

 

“You want to return to Belheim?”

 

Huh? Why is he asking me again?

 

“Of course I want to go back.”

 

To be precise, I wanted to escape this forest teeming with monsters and magical beasts.

 

They said the elven village was safe, but you never know, and it was uncomfortable in terms of sleeping arrangements and other aspects.

 

“Hmm, is that so?”

 

Callix Crowbell nodded, then closed his book and got up from the hammock.

 

“That playground thing. How do we make it?”

 

“Are you really going to do it?”

 

“You suggested it, didn’t you?”

 

That’s true, but I didn’t expect him to change his mind so suddenly.

 

Since he had clearly shown his reluctance from the beginning, his change of heart was a bit bewildering.

 

“Tell me what to do first.”

 

“First, we need to decide where to build the playground.”

 

I couldn’t just build a playground anywhere, and the types of equipment I could install varied depending on the size of the site.

 

“Did you come here without thinking about that either?”

 

“Since I can’t build a playground by myself, I thought I should start by persuading the Lord.”

 

“That means you haven’t told that elf or anyone else yet.”

 

“That’s right.”

 

Seeming satisfied with my answer, the corners of Callix Crowbell’s mouth turned up.

 

I’m not sure which part satisfied him.

 

“Then go ask that elf where would be a good place to build the playground. And don’t forget to mention that I’m spe.cial.ly helping you.”

 

“Huh? Oh, understood.”

 

This man, contrary to his appearance, really loved showing off.

 

* * *

 

When I told Mireon that I wanted to build a playground for the children, he was delighted and immediately chose a location.

 

The spot Mireon guided me to was a vacant lot on the edge of the village.

 

It was a place with a large tree that looked to be several hundred years old, where they mainly held village events.

 

‘This is perfect.’

 

Here I could build all the playground equipment I had in mind.

 

“Eileen, will planks of this size be enough?”

 

While I was mentally planning where to install what, Mireon brought the planks and materials I had requested.

 

“These are good.”

 

The length and strength were just right—exactly what I wanted.

 

“If you need anything, just let me know anytime.”

 

“Yes. Thank you.”

 

“Not at all. I’m the one who’s more grateful. Should I help you?”

 

“No, it’s fine. The Lord said he would help, so two people will be enough.”

 

Speak of the devil and he appears—Callix Crowbell showed up dressed in comfortable work clothes.

 

Even though they were shabby work clothes with frayed edges, he didn’t look pitiful at all.

 

Instead, his handsome face stood out even more.

 

‘Indeed, the completion of fashion is the face.’

 

Handsome people shine no matter what they wear.

 

“Are you really sure you don’t need help?”

 

Mireon, who had briefly greeted Callix Crowbell, asked me again.

 

I was about to answer that it was fine when Callix Crowbell strode over and grabbed Mireon’s shoulder.

 

“She says it’s not necessary, so stop meddling unnecessarily and go do your work.”

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