I’m a Rookie, but I’m an Experienced Professional - Chapter 70

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Chapter 70

 

After Mireon left, I sorted out how to use the planks and materials.

 

“I’ll use these planks and rope for the swing, and these leaves can be laid on the slide.”

 

Using just planks could cause injuries from friction, but laying leaves on them would make it much better.

 

“What’s a slide?”

 

Oh, right. This world doesn’t have any playground equipment besides swings.

 

“A slide is playground equipment where you lay planks diagonally from a high place to a low place and ride down on top of them.”

 

“I’ve never heard of that.”

 

Callix Crowbell’s head tilted sideways.

 

“Where did you learn about such things?”

 

“I thought it up myself. Everything we’re making from now on, actually.”

 

If I said “from a book,” he’d obviously tell me to bring that book, so I made up an excuse.

 

“Let’s start by making the seesaw and swing first.”

 

The slide would take a long time to work on, so I’d have to get up early tomorrow morning to make it.

 

“You know what a swing is, right?”

 

When I asked to confirm, his eyebrows rose.

 

“Do you take me for a fool?”

 

“I was just asking just in case.”

 

I placed the rope in his hands.

 

“Please tie this to that tree branch over there and let it hang down. Oh, do you know how to climb trees?”

 

Callix Crowbell looked at me as if he was dumbfounded, then silently began climbing the large tree.

 

‘Wow, he climbs well.’

 

He climbed the tree so skillfully that I wondered if tree climbing was part of basic noble education.

 

“You mean tie it here?”

 

Callix Crowbell, who had reached the point I indicated, asked. The tree branch, thicker than his body, was sturdy enough to be unaffected even with him climbing on it.

 

“That’s right. First tie one there, then tie one more at about this point and bring it down.”

 

Callix Crowbell tied the rope as I instructed and lowered it down. The rope was long enough to reach the ground.

 

‘Cutting it to about this length should work.’

 

I didn’t like doing things by eye when making something, but the circumstances left me no choice.

 

I marked where to cut the rope, then cut the plank that would serve as the swing seat to the right length.

 

Then I smoothed it neatly with the plane I had brought. I had brought it thinking I might need it, but I never expected to use it like this.

 

“What’s that?”

 

Callix Crowbell, who had come down from the tree, pointed at the plane and asked.

 

“It’s a plane used for smoothing wood grain.”

 

“I’ve never seen one before.”

 

Of course he wouldn’t have. It’s an object that doesn’t exist in this world.

 

I drilled holes on both sides of the neatly smoothed plank and threaded the rope through. After checking that it was balanced, I secured it firmly with nails so the rope wouldn’t slip out.

 

“Hmm, swings are more fun when two people ride together than alone, so shall we make one more?”

 

“…So you want me to climb the tree again.”

 

I smiled instead of answering. Callix Crowbell clicked his tongue as if I was being troublesome, but once again climbed up the tree without complaint.

 

“What are you doing here?”

 

After completing the swing like that, I was about to make a seesaw when Raellion appeared.

 

“I was making a playground where young elves can run around and play.”

 

“Huh? Callix is… making a playground for elves?”

 

Raellion muttered in disbelief and looked at Callix Crowbell.

 

“Did the sun rise in the west today? Or is the magic barrier collapsing so monsters and magical beasts are about to invade?”

 

“Stop talking nonsense and get lost.”

 

Callix Crowbell snapped fiercely, but Raellion paid no attention.

 

“I’ll help too.”

 

“It’s fine. Two people are enough.”

 

Raellion didn’t listen to me either and approached where the planks and logs were.

 

“What are you making with this?”

 

“I’m going to make a seesaw.”

 

“A seesaw? What’s that?”

 

“It’s playground equipment you ride while balancing…”

 

When I explained about the seesaw, Raellion’s eyes sparkled.

 

“Oh, that sounds fun. I want to ride it too.”

 

“Try it once we finish making it.”

 

“Then I’ll wait until it’s completed. I want to be the first to ride it.”

 

I didn’t think there was any need for that, but since he wasn’t someone who would listen even if I tried to stop him, I left him alone.

 

First I cut the plank to an appropriate size, and also cut the log that would serve as both support and balance beam.

 

“Should I help smooth the wood?”

 

Then, while I was smoothing the plank with the plane, Raellion asked again.

 

“I can make it smooth quickly with magic.”

 

I was about to decline when I paused at his additional comment.

 

“That’s possible too?”

 

“Of course.”

 

Raellion placed his hand on the plank and muttered quietly. Then a red aura gently enveloped the plank.

 

After a moment, when the red aura disappeared, the plank’s surface had become as smooth as if it had been specially coated.

 

Wow, this kind of thing is possible with magic too.

 

“That’s amazing.”

 

“Amazing? This is nothing at all.”

 

When I genuinely admired it, Raellion puffed up with pride and lifted his chin.

 

“Then could you make those swing seats like this too?”

 

I had smoothed them neatly enough with the plane, but they were rough compared to magic.

 

“Of course! Tell me anything you need help with!”

 

“Wow, really?”

 

In that case, I shouldn’t be modest and should make full use of him.

 

I asked him to help not only with smoothing the remaining planks but also with the bridge construction later.

 

“Good. I’ll do it all for you!”

 

“Thank you. Having you here, Raellion, is really reassuring!”

 

“It’s nothing. Just this much.”

 

Watching Raellion stroke his nose and smile contentedly, a proverb came to mind.

 

Praise makes even whales dance.

 

* * *

 

The next day.

 

I was making a slide with Callix Crowbell in the open field when the surroundings suddenly became noisy.

 

“What are they doing over there?”

 

“I heard from the village chief that they’re making a playground where young elves can run around and play?”

 

“Why are they making it themselves? How ridiculous.”

 

Several elves were whispering while looking at us. Even though this was for them, they looked at us with sneering and unpleasant eyes.

 

Since I hadn’t expected to win their favor until the results came out, I was fine with it, but the problem was Callix Crowbell.

 

I worried he might get angry and tell us to abandon everything, but unexpectedly, he paid no attention at all and silently did his work.

 

‘Come to think of it, he did say that as long as their chatter doesn’t harm him, he doesn’t care what they say.’

 

That’s why he stays quiet even when such misunderstandings spread.

 

When I heard those words, I wondered how he could be like that, but seeing him now, I thought it was really fortunate that his personality was so indifferent.

 

* * *

 

So we completed two swings, two seesaws, and even a long slide, but it still felt empty.

 

‘It would be nice to have one more playground equipment.’

 

What could I make right away?

 

While pondering, I thought of a playground equipment called a ‘centrifuge’ or ‘spinning wheel.’

 

I could make that with the remaining materials.

 

“My lord, please dig the ground here.”

 

“What for?”

 

“I want to make one more playground equipment.”

 

Callix Crowbell looked at me with an ‘again?’ expression, but this time too he picked up the shovel without complaint.

 

‘Even his digging looks cool.’

 

Indeed, when you have a handsome face, everything looks good.

 

“Is this deep enough?”

 

“Yes. Now we just need to drive this log in here and bury it.”

 

After giving Callix Crowbell his tasks, I cut the plank that would serve as support into a circular shape. Thanks to Raellion smoothing it out with magic, the work was much easier.

 

Once the carousel was completed, I slowly turned the rotating platform.

 

It was a bit stiff at first, but after turning it a few times, it gradually became smoother.

 

“Not bad.”

 

For something made in a hurry, this was excellent. The other playground equipment was fine too.

 

I hope the elf children will like it.

 

“Hey kids. Want to try riding this?”

 

Just then, when I spotted a young elf, I waved my hand and called out.

 

But they only looked with eyes full of curiosity and wariness. They were especially watching Callix Crowbell.

 

“This was made for you guys. It’s really fun, so try riding it once.”

 

“….”

 

“Really. You’ve never seen playground equipment that spins round and round like this, right?”

 

I spun the carousel to entice the children. Then the children’s eyes wavered greatly.

 

The children put their heads together and pondered for a moment, then cautiously approached.

 

“It’s not weird, right?”

 

The young elf at the front asked cautiously.

 

“Of course not. Try riding it once.”

 

The young elves had another conversation in incomprehensible words while circling around the carousel, then carefully climbed on.

 

But if they all get on, who’s going to turn this thing?

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