Chapter 50

# 50

User Manual for the Reincarnated 050

Lindel, the Free City (1)

I have no intention of saving them.

Considering the funds and time required to properly train combat personnel, it’s only natural that Blue, who prefers a small, elite group, doesn’t like them.

If Blue hadn’t recruited our party, they might have had a chance, but Blue has already paid a significant price to bring in Kim Hyun-sung’s party.

Now that other tutorial dungeons are opening, their chances are relatively low.

I know very well that investing in them would be foolish.

‘They’re not incompetent…’

“Then.”

When the executives immediately bowed and turned their backs, the remaining members looked somewhat bewildered.

“Hyun, Hyun-sung!”

Finally, someone spoke up loudly.

“...”

“Um... We... We also... Please take us with you.”

A rather absurd statement.

I know who it is. One of the people who were with us in the shelter.

I can’t even remember his name.

He was one of the people who eagerly ate the food Kim Hyun-sung threw, one of the people who cursed Jung Hyeon-geun, and one of the people who turned their heads quietly when someone suggested going hunting.

He was the one who clung closest to Jung Jin-ho when he first came to the shelter.

His face is so thick-skinned, it’s unbelievable.

Not only did we provide a safe shelter in the tutorial, but we even gave them precious food.

Now, he’s asking us to take responsibility for his life.

The instructors look flustered.

In a way, it’s really impressive.

From a position of utter weakness, it takes courage to say such things.

I wouldn’t have been able to say that in his place.

I didn’t say anything.

It wasn’t directed at me, and the choice was entirely Kim Hyun-sung’s.

‘He’s not that gullible, right?’

No matter how gullible he is, he wouldn’t be that gullible.

But, I am a bit worried.

After all, setting up a shelter for survivors in the tutorial dungeon and providing them with food isn’t something an ordinary person would do.

“You have to... take responsibility...”

‘What nonsense?’

He probably doesn’t even know what he’s saying.

Desperation can make people strong, but it can also make them foolish.

Lee Sang-hee quietly looked at Kim Hyun-sung, perhaps wondering if they had any connection from the tutorial dungeon.

“We... We also...”

Thanks to his courage, a few more people started to speak up, which was almost laughable.

Seeing the losers who didn’t choose anything in the tutorial dungeon now begging to be saved was truly bewildering.

“You won’t just... abandon us, right?”

“Hyun-sung!”

“Hyun-sung, take us with you...”

Kim Hyun-sung slowly walked towards them.

He looked a bit uneasy, but the way he bit his lip showed he wasn’t in a good mood.

A very natural reaction.

Even a monk would be angry in such a situation.

Sure enough, Kim Hyun-sung bowed slightly and spoke.

“I’m sorry.”

“Yes?”

“It seems our connection ends here.”

“Huh.”

I almost laughed.

It felt more satisfying than I expected.

“It’s better for you to live your own lives in a new environment rather than travel with me. It was a short time, but it was enjoyable.”

“B-But...”

“The city is likely to be safe.”

“But that’s such an irresponsible...”

I don’t know what he means by irresponsible.

It might seem a bit presumptuous, but I had to speak up.

“We have no obligation to take responsibility for you.”

“Huh?”

“The city will be safe. Although it might not be a comfortable life, at least you won’t be in danger.”

“But...”

“Let me repeat, neither I nor Hyun-sung have any obligation to take care of you. We are strangers.”

“...”

Despite my kind explanation, he still looked confused.

His face showed a sense of injustice.

He seems to think it’s unfair that we are in that place and he is here.

‘Idiots.’

You can’t get anything without sacrificing something.

He probably won’t realize that in his entire life.

He clung to me as if he was going to grab my pants, so I slightly smiled and offered him a pouch of gold coins.

“This is a gift, even though it’s a bit late. It might help you a little.”

His expression when he eagerly took the pouch I offered was priceless.

He looked betrayed but still put the heavy pouch in his pocket, knowing it was valuable.

It’s a very small amount.

Still, it immediately drew the attention of the people around him.

“Thank you.”

“I hope you survive. If we meet again...”

“Yes...”

He still hasn’t realized that you can’t get anything without sacrifice.

I don’t know if he can protect the gold or himself in the city, but it’s not my concern.

It’s just a few coins to get rid of a leech.

Lee Ji-hye, who seemed to understand why I threw the pouch, looked at me as if I was a fool.

It was a bit strange that she didn’t cling to us, but she was quietly observing the situation, so she must have some thoughts.

‘Lee Ji-hye...’

She might have received contact from another guild.

Given her similar disposition to mine, she might have grown by talking and expanding her influence.

‘What a waste...’

I feel a bit burdened if I keep her, but it’s a bit wasteful to let her go.

Most importantly, her attitude is intriguing.

Her attitude, which seems to suggest she’s not particularly attached, is somehow appealing.

‘I don’t need to be with you.’

That’s the feeling I get.

I already see that she has nothing.

But, I think she’s better than most average people.

I looked at Lee Ji-hye and slowly spoke.

“Let’s meet again...”

“Yes... Yes.”

It wasn’t directed at the guy, but he seemed pleased to hear it.

Lee Ji-hye, who met my eyes, slightly nodded.

I don’t know if she will join Blue, but we will meet again someday.

When I turned around, Lee Sang-hee and Kim Hyun-sung nodded.

Before I moved, a voice came from behind.

“Mr. Ki-yeong is really warm-hearted. Of course, the basic living support from the guild isn’t bad, but...”

“This is nothing. We lived together in the tutorial dungeon, after all. Are you heading to Lindel now?”

“Yes. We’ve already finished the preparations. I’d like to take a bit more time, but there’s a lot to prepare.”

“Ah. The trainees...”

“They will go with us to the free city. Let’s go.”

“Yes.”

The guild members, including the instructors, started moving busily.

It felt like the life in front of the tutorial dungeon was coming to an end.

I didn’t feel attached, but I was naturally looking forward to a new city.

My luggage was quite heavy because of the gifts from Cha Hee-ra, and a few guild members were helping me.

“Brother.”

“Sir!”

Of course, Park Deok-gu and Jung Hyeon-geun were also preparing to leave.

Jung Hyeon-geun, who looked a bit thinner, came over, and Park Deok-gu spoke with a hint of regret.

“I didn’t know we’d leave so soon, but it seems there’s something urgent. It’s a bit disappointing...”

“What...”

“This!”

A small boat tied with a rope.

It didn’t seem finished, but I never imagined they would bring it all the way here from the lake.

I don’t know if he has good hands, but it looks quite well-made.

‘Why is it so well-made?’

“...”

“I thought we could go boating at a nearby shelter if we had more time... but I decided to bring it because it’s a pity to leave it.”

“It’s a lot of luggage...”

“We can load it here, so it’s not a problem... It might help with physical training. If you get tired, you can ride with your sister, and I can pull it.”

“It’s not that far. There’s no need to go to such lengths.”

I don’t know why, but I don’t want to ride it now.

“Besides, I heard there’s no lake near the free city... Ugh.”

“We’ll definitely go boating together... Brother.”

“Sure.”

When I gently patted Jung Hyeon-geun’s head, she smiled, looking happy.

She seemed to be in better condition than I expected, which was a relief.

Although I’m not sure, it seems she and Park Deok-gu had various conversations about me.

I could roughly tell that he played a significant role in supporting her mentally.

“It seems we’re about to leave.”

“Yes, Hyun-sung.”

The small Blue guild started moving slowly.

Although it was frustrating to walk for a long time, it was also enjoyable.

It was the first time in a while that I could spend quiet time with Kim Hyun-sung, Park Deok-gu, and Jung Hyeon-geun.

“So... I tried a new magic today...”

“Yeah, yeah.”

“I saw it myself, and it was really impressive... When your sister cast the spell, the lake suddenly split. I remember a story from the neighborhood about a man who split the sea, like Moses.”

“It’s probably Moses.”

“Aha! Moses, that’s the one. You’re really smart, brother. Anyway...”

Park Deok-gu, who was talking a lot, and Kim Hyun-sung, who looked happy.

Jung Hyeon-geun was walking while holding my hand tightly.

She seemed to be dozing off, but she was still moving forward, holding my hand tightly.

Along the way, the Blue guild executives explained various things, and we enjoyed what might be our last rest.

After walking for a while, a tall clock tower caught my eye.

I glanced at Kim Hyun-sung, whose expression came into view.

It’s a new beginning for both of us.

His expression is complex.

I don’t know what he’s thinking.

But, it’s natural that he has a lot on his mind.

Past events, future events, and matters concerning Blue and our party.

He seems to be calmly organizing his thoughts.

Jung Hyeon-geun looked like she was looking at a newlywed home, with a big smile.

“Over there...”

The place where Earthlings are settling in the Holy Empire.

“Lindel...”

The Free City of Lindel.

“Wow, Park Deok-gu is here!”

“Haha!”