Chapter 61

# 61

User Manual for the Reincarnated 061

Dungeon Strategy is Politics (3)

In this kind of politics, understanding the surrounding situation is most important.

For example, the choices of the citizens who have voting rights are the most crucial.

Since politics ultimately involves a battle of public opinion, observing others' reactions is essential.

In that sense, it could be said that now is not the right timing.

Unlike Jung Yura, who already has a solid position and influence, I am merely a party member with nothing to offer.

Even if the Red Mercenaries view me favorably, it's difficult for them to make a significant impact.

First, I need to make my presence known to this expedition team. That's the first task.

"Truly, I am very sorry."

I started with an apology.

I could feel the attention naturally shifting to me.

"I know it might be inconvenient and unsettling for you. I understand that going on an expedition with us, who are new, might be uncomfortable. If you give me one more chance, I will do my best to fulfill my role."

"But this is…."

"I understand your concerns. Please give me one more chance. I assure you there won't be any gaps in the formation."

It's important to convey sincerity.

A sincere apology is a good way to sway the public's heart.

Sure enough, I saw some people nodding in agreement.

I showed as much respect as possible.

Jung Yura also appeared a bit flustered.

She must realize that she needs to make a concession.

"I'm sorry."

Even Park Deok-gu started bowing.

Actually, the one who should apologize is not her.

After all, she didn't suffer any harm from what just happened.

In any case, it was a situation where we would die if we failed and live if we succeeded.

If we bowed at the right moment, we could assert our opinions, but I'm not a fool who can't read the atmosphere.

"Dungeon strategy is no joke. While I don't particularly like the idea of giving another chance… I will observe you one more time."

"Thank you."

It's natural to bow slightly.

Park Deok-gu, who seemed oddly moved, started speaking to me.

"Brother, I… I don't know what to say."

"No, Deok-gu. Everyone makes mistakes. Don't be afraid; you can do it if you pull yourself together."

"Brother, Brother."

I patted his back, and he sniffled.

If something had gone wrong due to this incident, Jung Yura's words might have been more convincing.

If there had been casualties, it would have been undeniable that it was our fault.

It might have been a situation that couldn't be resolved with just an apology.

However, the expedition team managed to overcome this crisis quite easily.

There were no other injuries, and we successfully cleared the monsters with a bit of ease.

Regardless of whether this party was truly in danger, what just happened was just a minor incident.

The sight of the vanguards approaching the somewhat dejected Park Deok-gu to offer comfort made me feel almost happy.

'No one has ever been without a beginner stage.'

Everyone has had a difficult time.

They were once beginners too.

No one has never made a mistake.

Especially for a tank, it's even more so.

The burden of protecting the party and the stress of being at the forefront to block the enemies.

The fear that a mistake could cost a teammate's life is also a burden.

That place is where one must carry all of that and fight.

It's not surprising to feel a sense of kinship.

"Blocking attacks is important, but it's better to think of it as letting them through, junior."

"Thank you."

"Whenever and wherever, got it? It's important to grip your legs tightly and hold your ground, right?"

"Got it. Senior…."

"We call this situation 'burludung' among ourselves… When facing medium or large monsters, everyone goes through this. It's already a great achievement that you didn't 'burludung'."

"Burludung…."

"Yeah. This guy was so scared when he first faced a medium monster that he couldn't even move."

"Hey, I told you not to say that!"

"Actually, the fact that you 'burludung' shows courage, brother. It means you faced it without fear. Don't be dejected. If you fall, just regain your balance and stick to it. Your party members aren't weak either. Trust your teammates behind you and hold on until the end. With that mindset, you can do anything."

"Thank you, brother…."

"So, keep it up."

"Don't fall again next time."

"Then you'll be mocked for the rest of your life! Haha! Burludung. Remember that as a lesson."

Seeing them call each other seniors, juniors, and brothers, it seems the vanguard community is more tightly knit than I thought.

Despite being classified as a noble profession and not being very numerous, they seem to exchange various information among themselves.

Seeing Park Deok-gu surrounded by the vanguards, I felt a bit pleased.

I don't particularly want to join their sweaty, muscle-flexing camaraderie, but watching from a distance isn't a bad scene.

'Stupid girl.'

If it were me, I would have approached it differently.

The world is on the side of the weak.

Park Deok-gu, looking a bit more relaxed and smiling at me, is quite cute.

"Brother!"

"Deok-gu. Take this to those people."

"Huh?"

"It's a health potion. It's better than what you can buy. They seem to have taught you a lot, so you should thank them."

"Oh, right! Thank you, brother!"

I saw Park Deok-gu running back to the group.

This is what social life is about.

A health potion, which wouldn't be worth 5 gold, is a golden opportunity to learn various skills.

Park Deok-gu needs to stick around in their community a bit more.

It's beneficial for us too.

Kim Hyun-sung was also nodding and cheering for Park Deok-gu.

"These are from our brother!"

"Thank you. Ki-yeong!"

"Looking at it, this is quite a good potion… Has something like this ever been available on the market?"

"No. There aren't even potions that have been rated. It seems the Blue didn't hire an alchemist for nothing."

Of course, in the process, my reputation also improves.

Anyway, the party was gradually entering the dungeon.

As we moved, the vanguards started teaching Park Deok-gu a few things, and no other incidents occurred when the next monster appeared.

The large vanguards, who fought alongside him, subtly helped Park Deok-gu.

They helped him maintain his balance and patted his back, and he gradually became more accustomed to fighting the monsters.

Of course, he didn't make no mistakes at all.

His minor mistakes were still noticeable and were being used by Jung Yura.

Naturally.

She didn't openly criticize as she did at first.

"Hmm…."

She sighed as if she was dissatisfied.

"A bit unstable, it seems."

However, no one really agreed with her. It was like an echo in a void.

"Maybe it's a bit complicated because there are so many people. We could have cleared it faster…."

"Hahaha. But we're going safely, right?"

"Just a bit disappointed. We could have done better… It feels like something is holding us back."

"It's because we're not a perfect party. If it were an expedition team from the same guild, we might have been more in sync. I think it will improve over time."

"Yes, it should. It has to improve. It's not like us."

"Haha… Then let's take a short break."

"Yes."

That's the general situation.

I slowly moved my steps.

Of course, it was towards Choi Young-gi.

I didn't intend to have a deep conversation. I just thought we should talk at least once, and now, with the camp set up, was a good time.

"Choi Young-gi."

"Ah! Ki-yeong!"

As expected, he looked happy to see me.

A natural reaction.

After all, I'm the Queen of Mercenaries' lover.

"You're working hard."

"No, no, not at all. Please sit down."

"How is Cha Hee-ra doing?"

"Hahaha. I was just about to talk about that."

Jung Hyeon is still being held by the Magic Guild. I don't think I need to worry about her.

"By the way, our Master keeps asking me to take care of you. It's quite something. Haha."

"Ah."

"Still, I'm sorry for not being able to take better care of you in various ways."

"No, I understand. I've already received a lot of consideration… I don't want to stand out too much in other ways."

"Ah. That…."

He probably understands what I'm saying. He glanced at Jung Yura and then nodded quietly.

"I'm sorry for what happened just now. I should have paid more attention…."

"No, no. It was our party's mistake. I'm very grateful to those who understand and support us. I really appreciated it when you stepped in."

"No, no. While there were some initial mistakes, you've adapted very well. You truly live up to the expectations of a new member. When I was a new member, I was a clueless rookie. I've only grown this much thanks to the attention from our Master."

"Hahaha."

"I heard that you and our Master were lovers even when you were on Earth."

'…'

A new setting I didn't know about, which made me a bit flustered, but I nodded slightly.

"Especially when our Master was in a tough spot, you helped a lot… Our Master calls you a benefactor."

Another new setting.

"Yes… Yes. I do have some memories of that, but…."

"To our Master, a benefactor is like a benefactor to me. Without the Queen of Mercenaries, I wouldn't be who I am today."

But it's a surprisingly good kind of setting.

'Thank you, Cha Hee-ra.'

I feel like applauding Cha Hee-ra for coming up with such a fresh setting.

Of course, I was a bit concerned about Jung Hyeon looking at me, but she probably didn't hear properly.

"You don't have to take it so seriously. It wasn't really much of a help…."

"Hahaha. If that's not help, what is? You practically saved her life several times."

'What nonsense.'

I couldn't understand what he was saying.

But what's important now is not my past with Cha Hee-ra.

What's important is that this party leader, Choi Young-gi, has a good impression of me.

I thought he was a nice guy, but he seems to like me more than I expected.

Seeing that he wants to help me in any way, it seems the party from the Red Mercenaries is practically my territory.

In a serious conflict, he would be a solid support for me.

Looking at Jung Yura, who was staring at me with a face full of complaints, I felt like smiling.

It's a good time to say something to her.

The most important thing in politics is undoubtedly.

'Looking after the people.'