Chapter 64

# 64

User Manual for the Reincarnated 064

Ride Quality (1)

"Really, it's too much."

"Huh?"

"I mean, Jung Yura."

"Ah, I see."

"Tsk. She's too focused on results... I think the people under her must suffer a lot."

"I see."

"You don't need to worry too much. I don't think anyone thinks badly of you, Ki-yeong. Even in our magic guild, many people say that Jung Yura is too harsh."

"That's a relief. I was worried that I might have caused trouble..."

"No, no. There are always people who cause trouble wherever they go. Now I finally understand the saying that entering a dungeon together can reveal one's true character. I thought she knew the basic etiquette... I don't think we'll be collaborating with the Black Swan for a while. Especially not with that woman, Jung Yura."

"Our Red Mercenary is the same."

"From my perspective, I can understand it to some extent... but..."

"It's because Ki-yeong is a good person. Interfering with other parties' affairs is overstepping. She was boasting about how well she did until the end... She should have apologized sincerely. If she offended you, it should have been resolved through conversation or by reporting it to the expedition leader. Many people believe the guild's power is their own. To be honest, if the Blue's influence was as strong as before, she wouldn't have dared to say anything."

"Hahaha."

"By the way, what exactly did she say?"

"Well... I'm not sure if I should say it..."

"I hope you'll tell me without worrying."

Of course, I was fully prepared to say it.

There was no reason to hide it.

"She... told me not to socialize."

"Huh? Really? She said 'socialize'?"

"Yes. She said she couldn't tell if we came to conquer the dungeon or to socialize... I just wanted to get along with everyone in the magic guild... I guess I was too relaxed."

"No, not at all. Huh, socialize... huh..."

"I'm not sure if I should say this, but..."

"You can say it."

"She... said something about whether the Mercenary Queen could protect you here..."

"Damn bitch."

I expected a strong reaction, but the Red Mercenary's unnamed swordsman muttered with a look of discomfort.

"I'll... I'll listen."

"Listen. Isn't she completely out of her mind? What does she think she is, talking about the Mercenary Queen like that? She's nothing! We're not invisible. Don't worry, Ki-yeong. If that trash tries to cause trouble, I won't stand for it. I really can't believe it."

"Did you really feel threatened? You should go out and formally protest right now. It's the kind of thing only criminals do when they have nothing better to do..."

"No, no. It's really fine. I don't want to make things worse."

"Tsk. I don't know if it's a bias, but I've noticed that there are many people like her among thieves and assassins. The saying that thieves shouldn't receive holy magic and should just wrap bandages from behind isn't just a saying. It's all because of people like her."

"Haha..."

It's important to act as if you're trying to calm things down.

The position I should take is that of a sister-in-law, not taking the lead. The atmosphere was already set to some extent.

The feeling that Jung Yura is our common enemy.

It's not just from this conversation.

After the commotion, everyone offered me warm words of comfort, and it seemed as if they had all agreed to say something to Jung Yura.

She paid a high price for putting us on trial.

'Of course.'

Even though Jung Yura belatedly realized the severity of the situation and was looking around, it was natural that she found no results.

Everyone here knows that she was the one who said excessive socializing was bad.

Thanks to my efforts behind the scenes.

She's in a situation where managing public opinion is impossible.

'That's why it's important to do well normally.'

It's obvious that she's trying to fix things after the fact, so it's natural to laugh.

The colder the looks she received, the more she struggled.

Especially as the fact that she mentioned the Mercenary Queen became known, her reputation in the Red Mercenary guild plummeted.

It's no wonder that the expedition leader, Choi Young-gi, asked the party members to bear with her a little.

Some actually complained that they couldn't work with her in the dungeon, so Choi Young-gi must be having a hard time mediating.

"Alright, let's get moving again."

"Yes."

In summary, Jung Yura's position here is disappearing.

In this situation, the best she can do is to perform well in the upcoming dungeon runs, but from the atmosphere around Kim Hyun-sung, it doesn't seem like it will go smoothly.

The most ideal scenario would be for us to make a mistake and for her to say, "I knew it would happen."

She might even be hoping for an accident.

"Ah, then I'll go back."

"Yes."

The party's atmosphere has changed. Everyone is determined not to make any more mistakes.

Thanks to Kim Hyun-sung's strange aura, everyone is starting to focus.

He definitely has the qualities of a leader. He has the ability to draw people in and change the atmosphere.

"Don't worry, Duk-gu. Just focus on the backline as much as possible."

"Ah, I understand."

"Yeri, don't worry about other areas. Focus on the wounds caused by the sword... Got it? It would be better to use mana if possible."

"Yes..."

"Baek and Ki-yeong are doing well."

"Thank you."

"Hi-yeong, you don't have to keep an eye on me..."

"Yes, I remember, Hyun-sung."

"Good."

The other party members are also showing a strange enthusiasm.

I almost wish the monsters would show up quickly. We left the safe point in a quiet atmosphere.

The archers were on the lookout, as we didn't know when or where the monsters would appear.

The environment, though called a garden, felt more like a giant jungle.

It was hard to distinguish between plants and monsters, so it was natural to be on high alert.

I was also observing the situation when I heard Kim Hyun-sung's voice.

"Chant the spell."

"Yes."

I didn't ask why we needed to chant the spell now.

I knew that following his instructions would lead to success.

Jeong Baek nodded and started to match my pace.

"Lord."

"Grant the power that cannot be taken away."

"Grant the power that can be protected."

"Grant the power of fire."

"Grant the power of wind."

The alternating voices seemed to please Jeong Baek.

I could see her filling her mana in sync with my chanting speed.

It felt like harmonizing, which I found quite enjoyable.

I infused the catalyst with mana and continued to build the tower of mana.

"Prepare for battle."

Choi Young-gi announced the start of the battle.

I understood why he had us chant the spell. The monster in front of us was a medium-sized one with a large body.

It was even bigger than the first one we encountered. The frontliners were in front, but they were also slightly crouching.

However.

Gurrrr!

I trust our reincarnated.

Kim Hyun-sung rushed forward at that moment.

"What are you doing?"

Jung Yura's voice, as if she had caught Kim Hyun-sung's tail, was heard, but it wasn't wrong at all.

The monster was definitely looking at Park Duk-gu.

Following Kim Hyun-sung's advice, Seon Hee-young's holy magic was directed at Park Duk-gu.

Before the monster's giant fist could hit Park Duk-gu, one of its arms started to split.

It was obvious who had inflicted the wound on that arm.

'Huh.'

Before I could catch my breath, as Kim Hyun-sung had said, Kim Yeri's arrows rained down on the arm.

The monster, now missing one arm, was visible.

Park Duk-gu, who was preparing to block the next attack, looked a bit surprised but started to move to the right as if in a trance.

From my perspective, it seemed like Kim Hyun-sung was guiding where Park Duk-gu should move.

The monster, trying to pin down Park Duk-gu with its remaining arm, was about to break the shield when that arm was also sliced by a sword.

With both arms gone and its torso exposed, it was clear what needed to be done.

"Magic."

"Fire."

"Storm!"

I chanted the spell almost simultaneously with Jeong Baek, as Kim Hyun-sung had instructed.

The fire spell I chanted was to enhance the attack, but I relied heavily on Jeong Baek's attack power.

The storm of fire that rose from the plant giant's feet quickly engulfed the monster, which soon let out a huge scream and collapsed.

Park Duk-gu seemed to be within the range, but since Seon Hee-young was marking him, he should be fine.

"Next."

'Hmm.'

Kim Hyun-sung's stats aren't particularly high.

In fact, his stats were not much different from theirs.

This is a matter beyond stats.

Experience, sense. I can't define it exactly.

But I can definitely feel that Kim Hyun-sung is leading us.

The young girl, Kim Yeri, kept telling us when to shoot arrows and seemed to be guiding Park Duk-gu's movements.

Jeong Baek and I were no different.

He was guiding us on how to attack and when to chant spells.

He wasn't explaining it verbally.

It felt like he was pointing out exactly where to go.

I quickly chanted another spell and poured magic into the monster as it revealed a weakness.

Park Duk-gu was moving on his own, as if possessed, before the other party members could even help him.

'Not possessed, but...'

This is the first time I've felt that hunting is easy.

All Jeong Baek and I do is chant and shoot, chant and shoot.

Of course, it's possible because the monsters' attack patterns are very simple, but it's hard to understand.

I never imagined that one spell could take down a monster.

The other party members were focused on the monsters in front of them but were staring at our party, which had suddenly changed.

Jung Yura looked a bit shocked.

Her expression suggested that something was seriously wrong.

'I thought the reincarnated bus would be convenient, but...'

The actual ride is even better than I imagined. The seats are so comfortable that I almost want to change my pants.

"Next."

'What a ride!'

I felt like I had joined the monster's ranks, and my lips started to curl up without me realizing it.

'This is what a bus is like.'

Actually, the term 'bus' is insufficient.

Even a luxury sedan wouldn't be this comfortable.