Chapter 35

# 35

User Manual for the Reincarnated 035

A New Job Has Been Unlocked (1)

Although I thought the timing was a bit sudden, it wasn't strange considering the experience points I had accumulated so far. Since obtaining my first job, I had been dealing with many monsters alongside Kim Hyun-sung, and even after entering this place, I had been continuously fighting them.

I even thought it might have been a bit too late. What was interesting was that the new job opened up after I killed Yoo Seok-woo.

'Even if I kill a human...'

Experience points increase.

It's probably not just that.

There's a high probability that all actions are being converted into experience points.

They are quantifying contributions and finishing blows. Of course, it would be difficult to get accurate data, but I've seen the stats of people in the shelter rise.

Thinking about various directions and magic increases intelligence, and using magic increases mana. The same goes for all stats like strength and agility.

I thought this job would be similar.

[A new job has been unlocked. Please select the job you think is necessary.]

[View the unlocked jobs.]

[Summoner - Rare Tier]

[Magician - Rare Tier]

[Dark Mage - Rare Tier]

[Alchemist - Rare Tier]

[Fire Mage - Rare Tier]

'There are many choices.'

I was a bit worried if there would be a job like a con artist, but it seems that's not the case.

It's actually quite fortunate.

I want to give points for all the jobs being rare tier.

I didn't see any bad jobs at a glance.

Most importantly, there's no commander, which is the most fortunate part.

Of course, it's unlikely, but I was worried that if Park Deok-gu found out my previous job information, he might become a parrot for the commander again.

Although he didn't say it, I had thought about it three times due to the surprisingly persuasive words of Park Deok-gu at the time.

In fact, I still wonder what would have happened if I had chosen commander.

It's a bit grateful that I'm now completely free from the commander's shackles.

Since I can't keep looking at the status window, I had to quickly scan through it.

Glancing at the status window, various information poured in.

[Summoner - Rare Tier]

[The Summoner is not a job that fights on the front lines. It is a job that fights through summoned familiars, spirits, or creatures bound by contracts. Later, you can advance to jobs like Tamer, Spirit Master, or Summoner of Creatures. Strength +1, Intelligence +1, Mana +2.]

'Not bad.'

I really like the Summoner.

The existence of creatures or spirits that fight on my behalf is appealing.

I don't know if I have the charisma talent that usually appears in novels or games, but seeing the Summoner as a job, I think it matches my personality.

[Magician - Rare Tier]

[A mid-range job that uses both magic and a spear. The Magician, who holds the center of the battlefield, uses both magic and a spear to directly influence large and small-scale battles. You will acquire intermediate knowledge of spears and magic. Later, the jobs you can advance to are unknown. Agility +2, Mana +2.]

[Dark Mage - Rare Tier]

[A long-range job that can use dark magic. Dark magic is a new dimension of magic that completely overturns existing magic knowledge. Although some religious groups strongly oppose dark magic due to the concept of borrowing power from demons, its destructive power is overwhelmingly higher compared to other jobs. You will acquire basic dark magic knowledge. Mana +4.]

I'll pass on the Magician.

The higher I go, the less I can do. Swinging a spear with my weak strength and agility would be inefficient.

However, the Dark Mage is a bit different. The +4 to mana is tempting, and the idea of overturning existing magic knowledge is intriguing.

"Hmm."

But the opposition from religious groups is a bit concerning.

If the tutorial ends and I end up in a fantasy world based on the medieval era, a crazy religious group might come after me with fire in their eyes.

It's definitely not a situation I want to be in.

[Alchemist - Rare Tier]

[The Alchemist is a job that primarily studies and researches magical chemistry. They always seek new directions and developments in magic, spells, and mana. You will acquire basic knowledge of homunculus and alchemy. Later, you can advance to jobs like drug manufacturer, alchemy mage, or homunculus expert. Intelligence +2, Mana +2.]

[Fire Mage - Rare Tier]

[Among all types of elemental mages, the destructive power of a Fire Mage is second to none. Based on strong firepower, it is a long-range job that supports allies. Although it consumes a lot of mana, the firepower that exceeds imagination will surprise both enemies and allies. Later, you can advance to jobs like Explosive Mage or Bomb Magic Specialist. Mana +5.]

Of course, the Fire Mage is a definite pass.

While there is some room for consideration, the +5 to mana and the description of unimaginable firepower caught my eye.

It might only be useful a few times, but it doesn't feel entirely bad.

'Alchemist?'

In fact, the Alchemist doesn't look bad at all.

It's the job that suits me best, given my higher intelligence compared to mana.

While its combat ability seems a bit lower compared to other jobs, the homunculus, alchemy, and the mysterious drug manufacturer seem to make up for my lack of mana.

Clearly, the Magician is the one I can definitely rule out.

The remaining jobs each have their own pros and cons.

I thought it would be a bit easier than the first choice, but I feel like a fool.

This choice is more important than the first.

It's like choosing a major.

The thought that this one choice could determine my position in the continent ahead makes my head hurt.

Of course, it's not urgent, but I started to worry about which direction to delve into among the many majors.

A voice came from beside me at that moment.

"Brother?"

"Ah, sorry, Deok-gu. We should go look for Hyeon-sung and the others."

"Did you get a new job?"

"Yeah. It's a bit sudden. It seems that even killing a human increases experience points."

"Ugh..."

Park Deok-gu's expression showed that he was holding back his words.

Fortunately, he doesn't seem too shocked.

I was worried if he was having any other thoughts, but fortunately, it doesn't seem like it.

I've been calling him a muscle-brain, but he's actually someone who worries a lot.

Of course, I'm the same.

I tried to look away, but I can't forget today's memory.

It seems Deok-gu has decided to accept the situation. Perhaps feeling the awkward silence, he spoke again.

"I wonder if Mr. Kim Hyun-sung and the others are safe."

"Of course, they're safe. Kim Hyun-sung and Hyeon-sung will be fine."

"How can you be so sure? Is it because of the mana?"

"Something like that. It's harder to detect the further away they are, but you'll understand once you have mana."

Of course, I'm not judging their safety based on mana detection.

Considering their abilities and personalities, the answer is clear.

One is a reincarnated person, and the other is a genius mage and a monster.

They might already be done and on their way here.

Sure enough, as I took a few steps, Jung Hyeon-sung appeared in my field of vision, approaching us.

Her big eyes opened wide as she ran towards us, which was a bit cute, but the blood on her sleeve wasn't so welcoming.

"Brother... Brother! Brother! Brother!"

She hugged me tightly, more actively than usual.

It made me feel good to think that she was worried about me.

"Are you hurt? Does it hurt? Are you okay now? ... Yoo Seok-woo... What... What happened to him...?"

"He's dead."

"Aaaah. That's a relief."

I didn't think Jung Hyeon-sung would be shocked, but she accepted it very quickly.

She even seemed a bit disappointed, though I'm not sure if it's just my imagination.

Without even asking why, she sighed in relief and smiled slightly, which made Park Deok-gu look at her suspiciously.

"Sister, where did you go... just now?"

"Ah... I... I don't know..."

She looked like a bee that had eaten honey.

It seems she didn't come up with an excuse.

She was probably too busy screaming when I fell.

However, her appearance was very well put together, suggesting she wanted to look good to me.

Seeing her slightly flustered face, I decided to help her and spoke.

"You went to help Hyun-sung, right?"

"No, brother. It's not like that. I don't really care... I just..."

"Huh?"

"I wasn't worried about Hyun-sung."

She's reacting more strongly than I expected.

It seems she doesn't want me to think she cares about Kim Hyun-sung, but I didn't ask with that intention.

"Just... I was so angry..."

"Ah..."

"I was so angry at Kim Jae-joon... I did it without thinking."

Technically, Yoo Seok-woo was the first to stab him in the stomach, but Jung Hyeon-sung didn't see that.

The image of the guy punching me or stabbing me in the back was more vivid.

The memory came back, and tears started to well up in her eyes.

Park Deok-gu, realizing that tears were about to fall, looked very awkward and turned to me.

"Brother! Sister, please... Her eyes are already swollen... What do we do...?"

The love doctor from Gangwon-do looked very out of place. He was flustered.

'Love doctor, my ass...'

"Brother, I understand what you're trying to say, sister. I also wanted to run out immediately... Brother, can you...?"

"Hic. It keeps... keeps coming back to me..."

"Sister, it's okay now. Don't cry. It's all over... Everyone is safe, and brother's wounds are healed."

"Hic..."

"Oh... Brother! Sister, please... Her eyes are already swollen... What do we do...?"

He subtly looked at me, asking for help, which made me smile.

My aching head felt a bit better.

As I slightly hugged Jung Hyeon-sung as he wished, I could see her shoulders shaking.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry, brother..."

I don't know what she's sorry for, but I patted her back.

"It's okay."

"I'm sorry, brother. Hic."

"..."

On the contrary, I'm grateful.

It feels like the situation has been resolved warmly.

The bad feeling I had earlier improved a bit.

As I comforted Jung Hyeon-sung and glanced at Park Deok-gu, I saw him grinning widely.

'That pig...'

No matter how I think about it, it's ridiculous. Of course, Jung Hyeon-sung has calmed down, but he's looking at me so calmly and smiling.

It's not the warm smile that comes from the scene between Jung Hyeon-sung and me.

It's a more base and despicable smile.

'Did he plan this...?'

I could feel a bit of what Yoo Seok-woo felt when he was hurt by me.

'That...'

"You two make a very good pair, sister."

Park Deok-gu, the love doctor of Gangwon-do.

At that moment, I started to wonder if his title as a love doctor might be true.