Chapter 42

# 42

User Manual for the Reincarnated 042

Raising the Price (2)

It's hard to understand what exactly is going on.

It seems that the output exceeding imagination is not just my own thought.

It was only natural that the previously silent surroundings suddenly became noisy.

"Did you bring the profile?"

"How is the negotiation with the Blue Guild progressing?"

"We must recruit him. What about the guild master?"

"They said the advance payment is not an issue. The approval has already been granted."

"What were the guild's personnel managers doing? Do we not have more detailed data? Did we not receive anything from the Blue Guild?"

"I'm sorry."

"Fuck. Is this something that can be resolved with just an apology? You bastards… useless bastards…."

It seems that a system for communicating with distant counterparts is also in place.

The reaction is exactly as I expected, if not even more so.

The executives of the guild, who had been maintaining their composure, are now excitedly vying to obtain data.

Not only are they looking at Jung Hayeon's profile, but it's clear that they are already entering the recruitment war.

Large guilds approaching the Blue Guild are also noticeable.

Given that they had the first negotiation rights, they are likely considering negotiations with the Blue Guild as well.

Naturally, Lee Sanghee and the executives of the Blue Guild are flustered.

They must have recognized the potential, but they certainly didn't expect this level of impact.

They are struggling to figure out how to handle this sudden situation.

Turning my head with a smile, I saw Jung Hayeon, who was extremely pleased.

She knows she has succeeded. The way she looks at me with tightly clenched hands is somewhat cute.

Curious about how much she has grown, I used my mental eye to check her status window, which immediately appeared in my field of view.

[Checking Player Jung Hayeon's Status Window and Potential Abilities.]

[Name - Jung Hayeon]

[Title - None. You need to work a bit harder.]

[Age - 21]

[Disposition - Pure Advocate]

[Class - Elemental Mage - Rare Tier]

[Class Effect - Acquire Basic Magic Knowledge]

[Class Effect - Acquire Intermediate Magic Knowledge]

[Attributes]

[Strength - 11 / Growth Limit - Rare or Below]

[Agility - 11 / Growth Limit - Rare or Below]

[Stamina - 16 / Growth Limit - Hero or Below]

[Intelligence - 29 / Growth Limit - Hero or Above]

[Endurance - 14 / Growth Limit - Rare or Below]

[Luck - 25 / Growth Limit - Hero or Above]

[Mana - 31 / Growth Limit - Legendary or Above]

[Equipment - Holy Healing - Rare Tier]

[Special Ability - The Way to Become a Mage - Hero Tier]

[Overall Evaluation - Very Excellent. The growth of Mana Points is particularly notable. Despite showing an incomprehensible growth rate, the downside is that her attributes have not grown evenly. Player Lee Giyoung is quite lucky. Make sure not to lose it. That's the right answer to survive. Just be careful not to board a low-quality boat.]

'Mana 31?'

An absurd number.

Actually, I can't accurately judge whether it's high or not. The mana values of those who appear to be mages are quite diverse.

From as low as 60 to as high as 80.

I don't know how long they have been here, but their reaction suggests that Jung Hayeon's growth rate is quite unusual.

But more than that...

'Is it even possible to produce that level of output with 31 mana?'

Considering the slightly longer incantation, it's likely that Jung Hayeon has customized her magic.

She looks a bit exhausted, so the mana consumption must be significant.

Still, the noisy atmosphere around us suggests that what Jung Hayeon has shown is beyond explanation.

-That... the demonstration has concluded...

Before the host could finish speaking, Jung Hayeon rushed over.

Despite the crowd gathering around her as she left the training ground, it seems she doesn't notice such things.

'At least take their business cards...'

Her sudden appearance on the second floor left me somewhat flustered.

"Brother!"

She seems very excited, knowing she will receive an award.

After all, we haven't seen each other properly for a week, so her behavior is understandable.

"Good job, Hayeon."

"O... Brother..."

"Was it tough for you?"

"No, it wasn't tough."

Tears were welling up in her eyes.

I was a bit worried about her showing such emotions in this public place, but the executives of the Blue Guild and the large guilds were all watching.

'Not bad. In fact, it's good.'

It's not bad to show that we are close. I slightly opened my arms, and she rushed over and hugged me tightly.

She looks at me with an expectant gaze, but I don't really have anything to offer.

The longer she looks at me, the more uncomfortable I feel.

It seems like she's about to ask for an award, which makes me feel a bit embarrassed.

'Ah...'

Of course, I'm not thick-skinned enough to show affection publicly.

"Hey, bro! Give her a passionate kiss!"

'Cut it out, you pig...'

Park Deokgu is watching with a satisfied expression, as if he's watching a drama.

"Bro! Bro! Bro! Be a man and do it passionately!"

His enthusiastic cheering is quite a sight.

With Park Deokgu's encouragement, Jung Hayeon looks even more expectant.

'Jung Hayeon...'

She's not stupid, as I always say. She's not saying it directly, but she clearly thinks...

'After all this, I deserve a proper reward. I've been waiting for a week. Yes.'

Or even more, she seems to want to stamp her claim in this public place.

'I'm his,' she wants to declare to everyone.

I don't really want to, but it's time to do something.

After some thought, I gently cupped her face, and she pouted her lips.

I did consider it, but it's not good to be too hasty.

I lightly kissed her forehead, feeling her body tremble violently.

It was just a kiss on the forehead.

But the effect was beyond what I imagined.

'Ah...'

She's hugging me so tightly that my back hurts, and her legs are trembling.

Her face, which I glanced at, was flushed to an unimaginable degree.

Her mouth was slightly open, which looked a bit dangerous, but I didn't think it was a big issue.

Of course, I can feel the gazes of those watching us.

To anyone, we look like a loving couple.

It's a very beautiful scene.

The host seems flustered, and the executives of the Blue Guild look like something is wrong.

-That... Miss Jung Hayeon's demonstration has concluded. Please do not leave your seats until all the procedures are completed. Similarly, the next demonstration will be by Mr. Kim Hyunseong, who participated in the first tutorial dungeon. The demonstration will be a sparring match...

"Hayeon, now we need to watch Hyunseong."

"A... Yes? Yes... Brother."

She turns her head, still holding onto me as if she doesn't want to let go for a moment.

It's a bit uncomfortable, but it's not unbearable. In fact, this is a suitable reward for Jung Hayeon.

She keeps trying to bury her face in my chest, which is a bit burdensome, but when Kim Hyunseong appeared with a sword in the center of the training ground, my attention was drawn to him.

"Hey, I'm feeling a bit left out... I should get a girlfriend too..."

"Focus on the sparring, Deokgu. It's going to be quite a show."

"Bro, I wouldn't take my eyes off it even if you didn't say that. Kim Hyunseong, that guy... what..."

-If you're ready, please give the signal.

Kim Hyunseong slightly raised his hand.

-Then, let's begin.

I knew that warriors would demonstrate through sparring and mages through magic, but the opponent doesn't seem easy.

First, his attributes are higher than Kim Hyunseong's.

Even though it's a sparring match, it's more like a guided sparring.

Of course, Kim Hyunseong doesn't think so.

The opponent's expression hardens as he looks at Kim Hyunseong holding the sword.

He must have guessed that our party is not ordinary from looking at Jung Hayeon, but he seems to sense something I don't.

The two disappeared from view for a moment, and an exchange of blows that couldn't be followed with the naked eye unfolded.

The second after Jung Hayeon.

It seems that the VIPs who came here today will have quite a few surprises.

As the sparring continued, I could see the eyes of the onlookers growing wider.

'I thought it was because of Jung Hayeon.'

They must have thought our party's main strength was Jung Hayeon.

The real one is different.

'Ha!'

Seeing the VIPs' mouths open wider, I couldn't help but laugh inwardly.

The only sound is the clashing of swords.

It's not just a simple clash.

'He's doing well!'

I already knew our beloved reincarnated would be strong, but this is the first time I've seen him fight properly.

It's not at an overwhelming level.

But the opponent's expression when their swords clash with his gives the answer.

He's drenched in cold sweat.

I can see him panicking and drawing mana.

I don't know anything about swordsmanship.

But I can tell one thing.

'He's strong.'

Before long, the opponent's sword flies into the air.

Just as I'm thinking that he might have shown too much, Kim Hyunseong also loses his sword.

He tries to punch, but the moment the opponent pushes him with the arm that lost the sword, a loud noise is heard.

Kim Hyunseong is naturally pushed back.

"Ah."

The sound of a crash and the sight of him slamming into the wall might make one think something is wrong, but he dusts himself off as if nothing happened, showing that his endurance is not bad.

"I lost."

'Clean. This sly guy!'

He showed all his strengths.

The important thing is that he didn't reveal everything.

It's also praiseworthy that he occasionally showed overwhelming strength, regardless of his attributes.

If a newcomer had easily defeated a veteran, the VIPs here would have found it strange.

This sparring match, which can be considered short or long, was the best Kim Hyunseong could show.

Slowly, applause began to be heard.

The executives of the large guilds seemed even more tense.

In terms of impact, Jung Hayeon was a step ahead, but what Kim Hyunseong showed was definitely unique.

I couldn't see it properly, but the melee classes with weapons seemed genuinely surprised by what Kim Hyunseong showed.

"Wow..."

"Genius..."

The voices I hear confirm this.

-That... Mr. Kim Hyunseong's demonstration has concluded. Please... follow the procedures...

The host's voice doesn't reach the VIPs.

As soon as Kim Hyunseong's sparring ended, people started approaching him.

Of course, he wasn't the only one who became a star.

"Can I have a moment?"

"..."

"Mr. Lee Giyoung? And Miss Jung Hayeon. If it's not too much trouble, could we have some time? I'm Cha Hee from the Red Mercenary Guild."

The story applies to me as well, being the husband of a talented genius mage.

'This is it...'

I can't hide my smirk.

The person extending a handshake is a woman with red hair.

I don't know if she follows the philosophy that exposure equals defense, but her bold attire made me involuntarily look.

'Ah...'