Chapter 27

# 27

User Manual for the Reincarnated 027

Item (2)

"Did you say an item?"

"Yes, an item."

"Where did you get something like this?"

"Well, I haven't mentioned it yet, but in fact, I found a box not long after that incident."

"A box?"

"Perhaps it would be more appropriate to call it a treasure box. It was a wooden box that looked like it belonged in the old days."

"Wow, it seems like anything can be found here, huh? Brother, isn't that right?"

While we can't verify the truth, since it was called a dungeon, it's possible that there could be treasure boxes containing such items.

Personally, I had considered the possibility that these items were possessed by Kim Hyun-sung himself, but there's no need to nitpick.

What's most important now is what gift Kim Hyun-sung is giving us and what I can receive.

"That's amazing. If there were more of these boxes around, we could have looked for them... It seems the number of boxes scattered throughout the dungeon is limited. Perhaps the box Hyun-sung found was the first and the last. Maybe there's something similar underground as well..."

"Yes, that's right, Gi-yeong. I've looked around this area, but the last time I found a box was the first. I haven't been able to go further... Anyway, take a look."

"Sure."

I was planning to check it out anyway.

There was no need to activate my mental eye. As soon as I picked them up, the information flooded in.

I wished I could check the detailed stats of the items, but my disappointment was short-lived.

[Iron Dwarf's Steel Bracelet - Common Grade]

[An accessory created by the now-fallen Iron Dwarf race. Despite its rough appearance, it is a bracelet with highly technical craftsmanship. Increases Strength, Durability, and Vitality by 1 each.]

The owner of the bracelet is already decided.

Park Deok-gu seems interested, which is a good sign.

The stats it boosts total 3.

This matches the stats received when obtaining a job.

This is the level of a common-grade item.

I imagine that hero-grade or higher legendary equipment would have functions that are hard for me to imagine.

"Wow..."

It's the expression you get when receiving pocket money from grandma.

The next part is the issue.

[Magic Shield Ring - Rare Grade]

[Its origin is unknown. A very old item. A magical accessory that can create a magic shield using the stored magic power in the ring twice a day. The user must recharge the magic power themselves. (2/2)]

[Holy Healing - Rare Grade]

[Its origin is unknown. A ring with a low-level holy magic, Healing, embedded in it. Can be used once a day. (1/1)]

The other two rings are rare-grade rings.

As soon as I checked, I couldn't help but widen my eyes.

'This is great.'

I thought I might get some scraps by following Kim Hyun-sung, but I never imagined I'd get such a delicious meal so soon.

It's a rare-grade ring.

The functions are so impressive that they left me speechless.

While it doesn't boost stats like Park Deok-gu's, it's far more valuable.

For example, the Magic Shield Ring, if we assume that it takes about 4 magic power to cast a magic shield, this ring provides an efficiency equivalent to +8 stats.

It's incomparable to a common-grade item that provides +3 efficiency.

'Great.'

The same goes for Holy Healing.

Given that it's also a rare-grade item, it likely provides at least +6 stat efficiency.

A shield to protect the body twice a day and a healing to recover from injuries.

The insurance Kim Hyun-sung chose to prepare for potential accidents when descending underground.

'That's right. The preparation must be thorough.'

I nodded slightly and slowly touched the bracelet.

"It seems valuable... Can I really take it?"

"Don't worry about it."

"Well... Then the bracelet should go to me. I'll use it well, brother. I haven't done anything for you, so I feel a bit guilty..."

"No, it's fine."

"I'll definitely repay the favor."

"Thank you for your kind words."

The owner of the bracelet is decided, but the problem is the other two rings.

Actually, I don't think it would be bad to take any of them, but the shield that can protect the body in a pinch is a bit more appealing.

If Jung Hyeon-yeon wears Holy Healing, the probability that she would use the embedded holy magic on me is high.

'It's certain.'

It's a bit of a selfish thought, but I can't help it.

Unlike the other side, who can use various spells freely, I can become exhausted after using any spell twice.

While I was thinking, Jung Hyeon-yeon spoke first.

"I'll take this one."

She chose Holy Healing.

I'm not sure if she read my mind, but she definitely moved according to my intentions.

"Then I'll take the remaining one."

My lips keep curling up.

It's strange to feel bad in such a situation.

I've received insurance that can save my life twice a day without any effort or risk.

'This is it!'

"But can we really accept such things..."

"It's fine. I have one too... It seems that the number of magical accessories with special abilities that can be worn is limited. Or rather, they can be worn, but there seems to be some kind of restriction."

I received good information.

"Do you mean that only one of the two rings will activate its ability when worn?"

"Yes, that's right."

I thought it would be necessary to experiment with this later.

I smiled slightly and expressed my gratitude again.

"Thank you very much, Hyun-sung. As Deok-gu said, we haven't done anything for you..."

"Thank you... Hyun-sung."

"No, it's fine. Gi-yeong and Hyeon-yeon, you don't need to worry too much. We are comrades."

A smile hung on his lips.

He probably thinks he's putting us in his debt. He must have seen our truly grateful expressions.

He believes we are sending him clear trust.

Seeing this, I became even more certain. To be precise, I gained certainty from the last line.

'I plan to go with you.'

We are comrades.

Kim Hyun-sung plans to go with me, Park Deok-gu, and Jung Hyeon-yeon. In the case of Jung Hyeon-yeon, she was a talent he intended to recruit from the beginning.

A mage with a predetermined future.

It might be reasonable to nurture and create connections with her.

In the case of Park Deok-gu, it's not bad either.

While it's just a story from the game, a reliable tank is always popular.

The judgment and stability he has shown in hunting, and his potential abilities, might be slightly inferior to Jung Hyeon-yeon or Jung Jin-ho, but his current stats are good.

While Park Deok-gu's growth potential might be inferior to real monsters like Kim Hyun-sung, Jung Jin-ho, and Jung Hyeon-yeon, he is expected to do his part.

In my case, it's a bit ambiguous.

In a way, it's not an exaggeration to say I've joined the Kim Hyun-sung group as a minor member.

I have a close relationship with Park Deok-gu and Jung Hyeon-yeon, and I'm in a position of a reliable older brother to Park Deok-gu.

To Jung Hyeon-yeon, I'm in a position as intimate as a lover.

If I want to lead Park Deok-gu and Jung Hyeon-yeon, I have to lead them.

While I can score points for not making mistakes in hunting and having a sharp mind, there are plenty of people like me on the continent.

He might gradually nurture me to use as an administrative officer in the growing Kim Hyun-sung kingdom.

Of course, living like a bird like Lee Ji-hye wouldn't be bad, but to protect myself more securely, I sometimes need to tear my crotch.

'It will be tough to follow, but...'

I thought I had to follow closely and gradually gain benefits.

I smiled slightly and spoke.

"That's right. We are comrades."

We are comrades who protect and care for each other.

It feels a bit more solid.

There's no reason to feel bad.

"Great words, brother. Hmm... When are we going down to the underground?"

"Probably soon. I haven't told Jin-ho yet, but... I think they are also secretly waiting for us to go hunting together."

"Um. They did ask me to go hunting together. I refused because you told me not to..."

"You did well."

Kim Hyun-sung looked at me again.

A proper level of caution towards the new group. While it's basic, he seems grateful for me setting this position.

"Among ourselves... I don't have a good feeling about them."

"Wow, seeing you say the same thing as our brother, it seems smart people are indeed different. I also had that feeling."

"We should maintain a certain level of caution even when hunting and exploring the dungeon. We don't know what might happen, so we need to be careful. Something like what happened with Park Hye-young could happen again, so we need to be more cautious this time."

"I understand."

Not only Jung Hyeon-yeon but also Kim Hyun-sung nodded at my words.

"Gi-yeong is right. To exaggerate a bit..."

"Yes."

"Think of it as fighting with the enemy."

Everyone nodded.

"Enemy?"

"Yes."

Kim Hyun-sung decided to step onto the stage.

"You don't have to think about it now, but it's good to be prepared. We don't know what might happen in the underground, even before we deal with people."

"The first floor is assumed to be of a higher level."

"Yes, that's right. I'll talk to Jin-ho now. If possible, we'll leave as soon as we can."

"Is it that soon?"

"We can prepare while going down to the underground."

"Oh, I see."

Jung Jin-ho won't refuse.

Whether their goal is to survive here or to enjoy their secret hobbies, it's advantageous to go together.

He is aware of the gap between himself and Kim Hyun-sung.

Therefore, he is holding back.

The most important thing in a fight where you are at a disadvantage is the variable.

The dungeon expedition is likely to create the variable he desires. If Kim Hyun-sung is eliminated, his world could be opened.

If he is a murderer, this shelter is the happiest place for him, so he is likely to take a gamble.

If I were in his position, I would want to kill Kim Hyun-sung and us by any means. It's a good opportunity for both him and Kim Hyun-sung.

A pleasant smile keeps appearing on my face.

He's a dead man anyway.

Sucking him dry is the right choice.