Chapter 51

# 51

User Manual for the Reincarnated 051

Lindel, the Free City (2)

“Wowwwwwww.”

“Wow….”

Park Deok-gu and Jung Hae-yeon let out a huge exclamation.

The leaders of Blue watched us with a slight smile.

Seeing our reactions upon first entering the city, it seemed to bring back old memories for them.

As soon as the western gate opened, a somewhat grand city came into view.

The basic architectural style appeared to be inspired by Western designs, and there was a sense of Earthlings living here and there.

Most notably, people with black hair caught the eye.

“Lindel, the Free City, is a place where Koreans have settled.”

“Oh, right. I heard that people from other countries are also being summoned.”

“Yes. In the case of the tutorial dungeons held by the Holy Empire, Koreans, Japanese, and Taiwanese are being summoned. They are also settling and living in cities within the Holy Empire. You can see Japanese and Taiwanese people in Lindel as well. Since they are all Earthlings, they interact and live together."

“I see.”

It just happens to be the Japanese.

I don’t have any particular bad feelings, but for some reason, it felt a bit uncomfortable.

“The Republic….”

“Chinese and Russians are being summoned.”

Still, it feels better than being grouped together.

Looking around again, various scenes came into view.

People were selling items in shops, and parties heading out to hunt were also visible.

“Looking for a cleric.”

“Looking for a cleric to go hunting with.”

“Selling items! Rare grade items!”

It felt like a real-life recreation of a game square.

It was quite lively.

I imagine Park Deok-gu and Jung Hae-yeon opened their eyes wide because of such scenes.

The buildings weren’t particularly tall, but they had a distinctive old-world charm.

Occasionally, shops with elaborate designs caught the eye, and people dining on terraces were also visible.

I felt as if I had traveled abroad.

Seeing people looking around curiously, I couldn’t help but smile.

Of course, not everything was a pleasant sight.

“Hmm… there’s a slum too.”

“Yes.”

Unlike the western side where the guild is located, in the distance, buildings that looked abandoned could be seen.

Although we couldn’t see how people living there were faring, it was obvious.

The wealth gap here was even wider than I imagined.

“Welfare policies are implemented within the city, but their effects are minimal….”

“I see.”

‘Everyone will be keeping it hush-hush.’

This has nothing to do with me now.

As we left the entrance and approached the square, a large building came into view.

Park Deok-gu’s eyes widened, and Lee Sang-hee, who was watching him, smiled and said,

“Welcome to the Blue Guild.”

“Ooohhhh!”

It was larger than I expected.

A towering building came into view.

The exterior didn’t look like a guild in decline. In fact, I thought it might be because it is in decline that more attention is paid to its appearance.

Lee Sang-hee seemed pleased with our reactions and continued,

“I will personally guide you.”

“Yes.”

“The first floor is equipped with a lobby and a resting area. You can think of it as a place where we usually receive requests from other guilds or groups. Additionally, it’s a place where you can rest. For simple gatherings, you can use the bar on the first floor. Many parties and guild members often gather there, so I hope you will use it frequently.”

“Yes, I understand.”

“Oh… Brother, it seems we can drink here too.”

“Yes. I can confidently say it’s much better than external bars. There’s a guild restaurant in the basement, which you can use for free at any time.”

“Good, good….”

“The members of the Seventh Squad will use the second floor.”

“Second floor?”

“Yes. Let’s go up together.”

It felt like we were touring a newly bought house.

After nodding at the receptionist’s greeting in the main lobby on the first floor, we went up to the second floor, where a spacious area greeted us.

“There are many empty rooms, so please choose one that you like.”

“Yes.”

Although I had expected it to be large based on the first floor, the second floor, which we would be using, was also quite spacious.

The corridor itself was wide, and there were many rooms.

Since our party’s numbers were still small, the space seemed even larger.

The rooms themselves looked quite nice.

The beds were a bit large for one person, and there were chairs, desks, and basic bookshelves, which made the rooms look a bit empty, but thinking about living here in the future made me feel good.

“Brother….”

Jung Hae-yeon gently tugged at my collar and leaned against me.

It seemed like she was expecting something, but I had no intention of sharing a room.

Pretending not to notice was also a hassle.

“Hey, there are too many rooms… We only need three, Mr. Deputy Guild Master.”

“……”

“I think it would be perfect if I and Brother each have one, and you and Miss share one….”

‘This pig….’

“Oh… It’s fine to do that, but….”

“Hmm… Perhaps the room next to mine would be better.”

“Yes. Please choose as you like.”

A subtle battle of nerves.

There was a moment of disappointment on their faces, but it probably wasn’t a sincere suggestion.

In the end, Jung Hae-yeon took the room next to mine, and Kim Hyun-sung and Park Deok-gu decided to use the room opposite.

I was a bit worried about Jung Hae-yeon living next door, but she seemed happy, smiling continuously.

It was better than the old days when she would sneak over and sleep next to me while everyone was asleep, but I was worried she might try to make a hole in the wall.

“The training ground and practice area are behind the building. There’s no personal training room, but a joint training ground suitable for the Seventh Squad is available. If you want to use a personal training room, you can apply at the lobby and use it.”

“Oh… I see.”

“And for Ki-yeong….”

“Yes.”

“There’s a separate space prepared for you.”

“Huh?”

“Let’s go together for a moment.”

“Yes, I understand.”

I followed Lee Sang-hee, who looked a bit pleased.

Park Deok-gu, Jung Hae-yeon, and Kim Hyun-sung, curious, followed behind me.

When we entered the room at the end of the second-floor corridor, I couldn’t help but open my mouth in surprise.

This was the first time since arriving in Lindel.

“You will be working here from now on.”

“Wow….”

“Wow….”

Stacks of books on one side.

What caught the eye more was the alchemy equipment filling the room.

Not only were modern items like beakers and flasks available, but a variety of alchemy tools I was familiar with were also present.

On one side, catalysts and materials were neatly arranged by type, and an alchemy cauldron with an alchemy magic circle installed was also visible.

Most of the items given by Cha Hee-ra were organized.

The ancient republic’s alchemy kit for drug production was also properly placed.

In other words, this place….

“Is your alchemy workshop.”

“Oh.”

“Actually, I wanted to make it a bit larger, but since this is the first time we’ve prepared a place for non-combat roles….”

“No… It’s more than enough.”

“To prevent impurities from contaminating your experiments, I’ve installed a sterilization artifact throughout the room. There’s also an artifact for ventilation at the end of the room, so you can use it comfortably. Basic defensive magic is also installed in case of unexpected accidents.”

“Thank you.”

Honestly, it feels like a new beginning. I’ve never had my own space on Earth.

“It feels like a laboratory for scientists. Wow….”

“It’s cool, Brother.”

Actually, the items given by Cha Hee-ra are more valuable than anything here.

However, I don’t feel neglected.

I want to see if there’s anyone among the alchemists who fell to this continent who started as well as I did.

Hero-grade books, hero-grade alchemy kits, a well-equipped workshop supported by the guild, and numerous materials and catalysts provided by the owner of a large guild.

If I can’t produce results under these conditions, I deserve to be called an idiot.

I have an environment where I can do everything I want.

Alchemy is inefficient.

It consumes a lot of gold, and the results are not as good as magic.

The investment cost is the problem.

But that doesn’t apply to me.

With these conditions, I can make anything I want.

“Brother! Should we go eat now….”

“No. Eat first, Deok-gu.”

“Huh?”

“I have a few experiments to do. Hae-yeon, go eat first.”

Park Deok-gu looked a bit disappointed.

Lee Sang-hee watched me with the expression of a parent looking at a child who is studying hard.

From a parent’s perspective, it’s natural to feel good when a child shows enthusiasm.

She bought study materials and prepared a study room.

It’s the child’s duty to work hard.

Actually, taking a day off wouldn’t be a problem, but there are many things I want to test right now.

I have the opportunity to test the things I’ve been thinking about since becoming an alchemist.

“Hmm….”

“I actually thought about having a simple gathering today, but it seems we’ll have to postpone it. Since other parties are all outside, it’s probably for the best. If you need anything, just let the receptionist on the first floor know. I’ll go up now. I’ll explain the other facilities in the guild later.”

Her cheerful smile was unexpectedly cute.

“Hmm. I should do some training too. I need to organize my things… What will you do, Miss?”

“I… I… have some studying to do….”

“What about you, Brother?”

“I think I’ll explore the city.”

“Huh?”

“I’m curious about what’s where. I want to visit the temple and the slum.”

‘This guy….’

I’m worried he might do volunteer work in the slum like last time.

It’s a possible action for him.

But considering his behavior last time, he’s not completely thoughtless, so I’ll trust him for now.

“And….”

“Yes?”

“I noticed a lot of people gathered in the square earlier.”

“Most of them seemed to be looking for party members….”

“Oh.”

“Yes. I’ll go look for people who might want to join us.”

Only then did I realize what he was thinking.

‘I see.’

The slum or the temple.

I don’t know where, but there’s a fifth member that our reincarnated group has marked in this city.