Chapter 36

# 36

User Manual for the Reincarnated 036

A new job has been opened (2)

Pak Deok-gu's face, grinning from ear to ear, came into view.

I have a rough idea of what he's thinking.

He probably thinks I'll be a bit elated. His intention was to help me shake off the gloomy mood in my heart, even if just for a moment, by being with my beloved Jeong Hae-yeon, but I'm not exactly thrilled.

Because of Jeong Hae-yeon, who is breathing heavily in my arms.

"Brother…."

Putting aside the fact that she's sniffling, it feels like she's taking deep breaths.

It seems she's burying her face in my chest, probably smelling my scent, and has no intention of letting go.

If Kim Hyun-sung hadn't arrived in time, she might have stayed like that for hours.

"Here you are."

He's a bit later than I expected.

Actually, I thought Kim Hyun-sung would finish a bit faster than Jeong Hae-yeon, which is a bit different.

He looks neat on the outside.

However, from the slight burns on his clothes and the small wounds on his side, it's clear that the battle with Jeong Jin-ho wasn't easy.

The reincarnated Kim Hyun-sung, of course, had the kind of stats that could be called monstrous, but Jeong Jin-ho wasn't easy either.

'Monsters.'

But it was probably one-sided. No matter how high Jeong Jin-ho flew, the basic stats and experience difference was clear.

At best, he could only create variables with magic.

Seeing the slightly relieved look on his face, it seems Jeong Jin-ho is no longer alive.

"The others…."

A somewhat sensitive question.

Before Jeong Hae-yeon could say something out of place, I quickly continued.

"I killed them."

"Ah."

Of course, Kim Hyun-sung wouldn't call me a murderer here.

Leaving no loose ends is a cleaner choice.

Although he had a nature as a benevolent mediator, he would know better than I that such people shouldn't be left alive.

"Jeong Jin-ho…."

As I hinted, he just nodded without a word.

Pak Deok-gu looked a bit gloomy, I was a bit elated, and Jeong Hae-yeon was sniffling.

The party as a whole felt a bit deflated.

Of course, Jeong Hae-yeon was a bit different, but it's natural to feel gloomy from the shock of the first kill.

Finally, he nodded and spoke.

"It was necessary."

The leader of this reliable party started to take care of his teammates' mental state.

"I know…."

"From the beginning, it seemed they were targeting us. I don't know how they recruited Seok-woo, but it seems he joined their plan halfway through. If we had been caught, the people in the shelter wouldn't have been safe either."

"……"

"It must have been hard, but I think you did the right thing."

"Um…."

"You did the right thing. Perhaps such incidents will become more frequent. This place is just a tutorial, and the outside world might be even harsher. It must have been hard, but no one will criticize such a decision, not now or in the future. I hope this brings you some comfort… but please overcome it."

"Thank you."

"Sure… thank you."

It was a rather excellent speech.

In fact, it's true.

I definitely didn't do anything wrong.

If they had lived, the shelter would have been in danger, and after we went outside, they would have caused many victims.

Even if Yu Seok-woo was a stepping stone for my experience, what Kim Hyun-sung said is an undeniable fact.

'I just cleaned up the trash.'

Literally, it was just cleaning up the trash.

There's no reason to feel guilty.

"Is Ki-yeong feeling a bit better?"

"Yes, I'm fine. If it weren't for the ring Hyun-sung gave me… I would have died. I've been saved twice. I won't forget this favor."

"The injuries…."

"I'm fine. They're completely healed."

After the speech, Kim Hyun-sung seems to be in a better mood.

Since things went as he expected, there's no reason to frown.

I can't tell exactly what he's thinking, but I can feel a bit of satisfaction.

He dealt with Jeong Jin-ho's group as planned and even made us owe him a favor.

He probably thought of us as comrades to move with, but this incident seems to have made us closer.

I feel the same.

We suffered together, faced a crisis together, and overcame it together.

I'm confident that these four will maintain a good relationship even when we go outside.

Just imagining riding in the comfortable Kim Hyun-sung bus makes me sleepy.

No, it's a feeling of relief.

Even with just Pak Deok-gu and Jeong Hae-yeon, I feel safe, but our reincarnated bus is definitely more comfortable.

"Looks like you're a bit tired. It's best to rest at a nearby place today."

"I think that's a good idea. You and the lady also look a bit tired."

"Yes."

Jeong Hae-yeon probably has a bit of spare mana.

I nodded roughly and spoke to Kim Hyun-sung, who was moving forward.

Of course, it was about consulting on the new job.

While the choice is ultimately mine, I thought it was natural to consult with Kim Hyun-sung, who knows the future.

"Hyun-sung."

"Yes, what is it?"

"A new job has been opened."

"Ah."

Of course, he looked quite pleased.

"Fast."

"Yes, probably because I used magic to kill the monsters…."

"Can you tell me what job it is?"

"Of course."

Pak Deok-gu and Jeong Hae-yeon were also interested and looking at me.

It was a good topic to discuss while looking for a place to rest for the night, and it could also help lift the party's slightly deflated mood.

"Summoner, Lance Mage, Black Mage, Alchemist, Flame Mage. There are many options."

"Indeed, there are many."

Since there was no suitable place nearby, I started to explain the disadvantages of each job and the jobs that could be chosen later.

For example, the Flame Mage requires a lot of mana, and the Lance Mage has no restrictions on future job choices.

I haven't revealed my exact stats, but Kim Hyun-sung probably knows what kind of stats I have.

"Excuse me… but Ki-yeong, your mana is a bit…."

"Yes, I haven't met other mages, so I can't say for sure, but my mana seems to be low. Compared to Hae-yeon, it doesn't seem much higher."

"Um…."

For a detailed consultation, it's necessary to reveal some personal information.

There's no reason to hide my weaknesses. I still have many strengths to show.

"Perhaps the Flame Mage is something you should think about more. While the compatibility between Ki-yeong and Flame Magic doesn't seem bad, the high mana requirement could cause problems later."

"Ah, I was thinking the same thing."

His effort to give hints is quite cute.

I don't know his real age, but he looks younger than me.

"Lance Mage…."

He's not saying it outright, but it's like he's saying, "You're not good with lances."

I think I've done my part, but from his perspective, I must have looked clumsy.

I wasn't planning to choose the Lance Mage anyway, but seeing his expression made me feel a bit bitter.

'That bad, huh?'

"Personally, I think choosing between Summoner, Alchemist, and Black Mage would be better, but recommending the Black Mage is difficult.

I can't be sure, but there might be dangerous situations. At least, Seok-woo wouldn't lie to us."

"Um…."

"Maintaining a summon also requires mana, but I don't have a sense of how much. The Alchemist might be a good choice. With your high intelligence, it would be suitable."

"Actually, I was thinking the same thing. Alchemy often involves using catalysts to activate magic…."

"It's not just that. You can make potions and various types of elixirs. If you need a summon, you can later use a homunculus as an alternative, which would be more advantageous because it doesn't require as much mana as a summoned creature."

He seems quite excited, as if he's heating up.

Unlike the first time when he lacked data on me, he already knows a lot about me.

Therefore, his recommendations are trustworthy.

Most of all, seeing his happy expression makes me more inclined to agree.

'Rare.'

Alchemists are rare.

They might not have opened up well, or people might not have chosen them, but alchemists are very rare.

Assuming priests are also rare, potions would be even more valuable.

Considering the limitations of the divine power priests have, high-quality potions are essential.

While the Summoner is also appealing, having two similar jobs might not be ideal, but you could get other summons later.

While I was thinking about these things, Pak Deok-gu, who had been listening, shook his head and joined the consultation.

"What are you talking about? You should obviously be a Black Mage."

"…"

"Thinking of a Black Mage who wields the power of darkness and exterminates monsters, it just fits you. Anyone would say you're a Black Mage."

His words, though illogical, carry a lot of weight.

He seems to have forgotten his previous talk about being a commander.

This time, he's obsessed with the Black Mage.

"Well, what do people think? If anyone targets you, I'll take care of them. Your character and the Black Mage don't really match, but the image of you in a black robe… just imagining it is cool."

"The Alchemist is better."

At this point, Kim Hyun-sung gets quite tense.

He realizes the strange resonance in Pak Deok-gu's shout.

"No! You must be a Black Mage!"

"The Alchemist is definitely better."

"Black Mage!"

"Alchemist!"

"Black!"

"Alch!"

"Black!"

"Al!"

'Why did I even ask?'

I thought this situation might happen again, but seeing them get even more heated than before is surprising.

It seems the power of darkness resonates with Pak Deok-gu's heart.

I glanced at Jeong Hae-yeon, thinking she might have an opinion, but she shook her head vigorously.

"I can't choose either.

An intellectual brother who does alchemy or a brother who uses the power of darkness…."

Of course, that's not what I asked.

Still, this mysterious debate is getting hotter.

Finally, Kim Hyun-sung rummaged through his bag and spoke.

"By a lucky coincidence… by a lucky coincidence… I found this item. It seems to be for an Alchemist. If you choose the Alchemist, I'll give it to you as a gift."

'Where did he get that from?'

Kim Hyun-sung's leather bag seems to be a magic bag.

I didn't expect him to pull it out so desperately.

Thanks to this, I'm confident that the perception of Black Mages isn't good, but regardless, the moment I saw the item he pulled out, I had to abandon our party's Black Mage parrot.