Chapter 60

# 60

User Manual for the Reincarnated 060

Dungeon Strategy is Politics (2)

Of course, I can understand.

From the perspective of other guilds, they have made quite a lot of concessions for our party.

In fact, our party has the lowest stats here.

We are also the most inexperienced. Not only in dungeon runs, but in hunting itself, and they are well aware of this fact.

If a kid like Kim Yeri suddenly stood out in a situation where they had made many concessions, I would have certainly said something too.

"Come on. Let's not say such things and go with a happy heart. Happy."

"How can we enjoy a dungeon exploration? Mr. Choi Younggi. This is no joke. Even if a large number of people enter... it's natural to be worried."

"That's... "

"Even if our overall stats are high... sigh... We didn't come here for a tour. We need to be aware that it can become dangerous at any time."

"We will try harder."

Meanwhile, Choi Younggi of the Red Mercenaries is seen looking at us, probably having received some hint from Cha Heera.

It would be good to say something, even if it's just empty words.

"Of course, it's not that I don't trust the Red Mercenaries... "

"Hmm... The atmosphere seems a bit awkward. Well, to lighten the mood, I'll give a brief briefing."

"Yes."

"Yes."

"The dungeon we are entering, as you know, is a rare-grade dungeon. The name of the dungeon is the Garden of Terror, and the guild's analysis suggests that plant-type monsters will be the main threat... "

It's a story I already know.

It seems he brought it up just to lighten the mood.

Seeing him trying to improve the party's atmosphere while walking, I could tell that Choi Younggi's character wasn't that bad.

"Brother, doesn't that guy look like a good person?"

"Yeah, he looks that way to me too."

Even Park Deokgu said as much.

I also agree.

It's not just that he's kind; he seems to have the qualities of a good leader.

Having such a tank is quite reassuring.

He is calm, good at managing people, and skilled. Seeing how he reads the atmosphere and tries to minimize conflicts, Choi Younggi is definitely a veteran.

He is a tank that Park Deokgu could aim to be like.

As we continued talking and walking, we eventually reached the dungeon.

Although it was a bit annoying to push through the many thorny thickets, after a bit more walking, I could see the entrance to the dungeon.

'Why is it so small?'

The entrance, which feels strange with its magical aura, is very small, only big enough for one or two people to enter.

It even looks more grand than the tutorial dungeon.

I never imagined there would be such an entrance.

It's not surprising that we couldn't find it before.

Choi Younggi nodded briefly and then continued.

"Then, let's enter slowly. The order of entry will be us first, Black Swan, Mado, and Blue. Since there is a possibility of immediate combat, we will try to enter after preparing for battle as much as possible."

"Yes."

One or two people at a time bent down and entered the dungeon, and I also started to enter, holding Jung Hahyang's arm.

Feeling the air change, I shivered for a moment, and then the familiar message was heard.

[You have entered the rare-grade dungeon, the Garden of Terror. Confirmed 24/30 members.]

After that, an urgent voice was heard.

"I'll create space! Space! Please secure space!"

The rough welcome as soon as we entered left me a bit stunned.

Perhaps due to the unique magic of the rare-grade dungeon, I felt my breath catch.

The Red Mercenaries' melee classes were doing their best to block the incoming monsters.

What I could see was very bizarre-looking plants.

It would be more accurate to describe them as plant-shaped giants.

They were about twice the size of a human, and their bulky bodies required looking up.

Their bodies, made of stems and roots, were hard to understand in terms of movement, but that wasn't the important thing right now.

I tapped Park Deokgu, who was staring blankly at the monster, and he immediately sprang forward.

"Deokgu."

"Ah, I understand."

He didn't seem scared.

He was just taken aback by the sudden situation.

I could see him running forward with a large shield.

Of course, the tanks from other parties were also stepping forward, pushing back the large monsters attacking us.

They were trying to create space for the swordsmen and spearmen to move.

"I'll keep pushing them back. Start attacking slowly."

"Ah!"

Just then, Park Deokgu, who had bravely rushed forward, suddenly lost his balance.

He couldn't withstand the monster's attack and lost his balance.

"Trainee."

"Yes."

Sun Hee-young, who didn't look like a first-timer, was casting a spell towards Park Deokgu, and Kim Hyunseong also started to support him.

Seeing a large monster rush towards us in the gap left by Park Deokgu, I felt a chill.

'Shit.'

Nothing serious would happen, but the formation was broken.

I thought about casting a spell from the ring, but it seemed a waste to use it at the entrance of the dungeon.

Seeing Kim Hyunseong rush forward, it seemed like it would be fine, but I still felt uneasy.

The large monster that was approaching was suddenly slammed into the wall.

Choi Younggi, who had approached, pushed the monster to the side.

Bang!

"Support here!"

"Understood."

"Phew..."

The situation started to clear up quickly.

I thought there would be a significant difference in level, but the entrance was cleared before we could do anything.

Of course, Kim Hyunseong dealt consistent damage, but I could see the monsters slowly falling before Jung Hahyang and I could cast our spells.

I thought they had arrived a few years earlier than us, but the difference between our party and theirs is clear.

It's not just a matter of basic stats.

It's a difference in experience and teamwork.

'I was complacent.'

As the surroundings started to clear up, Park Deokgu, who was being supported by Choi Younggi, looked confused.

"You moved too quickly."

"Th... Th... Thank you."

"Being inexperienced is common. It's better to put a bit more weight on your lower body."

"I, I understand."

Choi Younggi, who patted Park Deokgu's shoulder, made me feel grateful.

He was paying attention to us.

"Let's clear the surroundings together."

"Yes."

Park Deokgu, who didn't seem to be seriously injured but was walking towards us, looked somewhat dejected.

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

"There's no need to apologize, Deokgu. This is all part of the experience."

"Still..."

"Hyunseong is right. Deokgu, there's no need to be gloomy. If you work hard and learn from it, you'll do better next time."

"Phew... I understand."

"Your attacks will feel heavier with more weight. Try to lower your stance and stick to the ground."

"Ah."

"It might take some time to get used to, but you can do it."

"Yes, Deokgu."

Seeing him dejected from start to finish, I was a bit concerned.

In fact, Park Deokgu's talent is on par with the other tanks.

He has grown faster than others, but in terms of experience and stats, he is overall lacking.

Unlike the rear support, which can be hidden, as a melee class, his mistakes are noticeable, causing him a lot of stress.

The first thing to do is to comfort him.

Being a simple and honest person, he will naturally be affected by his environment.

Taking care of his mental state is the most important.

Just then, a loud voice came from the front.

"Excuse me, Mr. Choi Younggi."

"Yes? Do you have something to say, Yura?"

"About the people from the Blue guild. I think it would be better to place that tank in the rear... "

"Ah."

"From what I can see, his physical stats seem a bit lacking... It's dangerous to have him in the front. It might be fine now, but as we progress, it will become more dangerous."

The one who spoke was Jung Yura from the Black Swan.

'Hmm...'

Park Deokgu, who started to notice the situation, came into view.

"That's... "

"I understand that you just joined, but he seems a bit lacking to be in the front, both in experience and stats."

"He will adapt quickly. His durability stats seem good... If a situation arises, I will do as I did this time..."

"That's the problem. If Younggi is not there, the formation itself becomes dangerous. Unlike the Red Mercenaries, who have good durability stats, our party is generally low in durability except for the tank. We don't know what might happen while he is away. You should understand what it means for the main tank to... leave his position."

"But... even if you tell me that..."

"That's why I'm suggesting it. Doesn't the Mado guild think the same?"

Choi Younggi isn't just being cautious.

It's not because I am under Cha Heera's protection. This expedition is made up of four parties.

If it were a party from one guild, Choi Younggi could make a unilateral decision, but the placement of Park Deokgu is our party's exclusive right.

If such a suggestion were appropriate, Jung Yura should have proposed it to Kim Hyunseong, our party's leader, not in front of everyone.

It would have been better to suggest it privately.

Such behavior only creates discord.

'That woman...'

I had a vague sense of what she wanted, even before entering the dungeon.

'A calculating strategist?'

Her approach felt familiar.

She seems more interested in undermining us and solidifying her position than in the safety of the dungeon run.

She understands how important having a voice in a group is.

Her goal is probably to increase her contribution in the item distribution after the dungeon run.

We didn't care about the items to be distributed after the dungeon run.

We joined just to gain experience, but seeing her behavior, it seems she finds our free ride very annoying.

Of course, there is a hidden intention to increase her influence in the group, but the method is quite low and despicable.

The kind of political manipulation and incitement that is commonly called politics.

I never imagined such nonsense would happen here.

'You do politics?'

My mouth started to twitch.

Such political manipulation and incitement were also my specialty.