Chapter 67

# 67

User Manual for the Reincarnated 067

The Most Important Thing (2)

[You have completed the rare-grade dungeon, the Garden of Terror. Confirmed party members [18/30].]

A familiar voice echoed in his ears.

It was a very pleasant voice.

A sense of achievement was visible on everyone's faces, even if only slightly.

Seeing this, he turned to Choi Young-gi, who was standing next to him, and spoke casually. Of course, it wasn't a grand story, just a simple reflection on the first successful dungeon run.

"Is this usually how rare-grade dungeons are?"

"Yes, they tend to be a bit monotonous. Essentially, you complete the dungeon by defeating the monsters and the boss monster. I've heard that hero-grade and legendary-grade dungeons have various conditions, but to be honest, I haven't been to any of them yet."

"Ah, I see."

"Actually, a legendary-grade dungeon was discovered only once in the Holy Empire, so they say."

"Ah, I see. Are there more hero-grade dungeons?"

"Actually, hero-grade dungeons aren't that common either. The Garden of Terror, which we just completed, seemed to be a lower-tier rare-grade dungeon, but other dungeons might have different structures."

"I see."

"Anyway, I'm sorry for the inconvenience we caused during the run."

"No, it's not your fault. We should be the ones apologizing."

Choi Young-gi bowed his head slightly, and his face came into view.

Judging by his expression, he seemed genuinely apologetic about the unexpected accident.

Although it felt like a stab in the heart, he couldn't show it. He just smiled and denied it.

"Actually, thanks to this, I had a good experience and got a better understanding of what a dungeon is like. I also received some good items..."

"No, I think you've done enough. Not just our Red Mercenaries, but the Magic Guild also seems to think so. We feel bad for not giving you more."

"Ha ha ha."

Glancing to the side, he saw Kim Hyun-sung talking to the members of the Magic Guild.

He was probably having a similar conversation to the one he and Choi Young-gi were having.

They were expressing gratitude and making promises to have dinner together later.

After Jeong Yura left, the party's atmosphere seemed to be improving, and it was likely that everyone would gather together soon.

The expedition team, which was already not bad, gained momentum with the departure of Jeong Yura, who everyone considered a thorn in their side.

The atmosphere became even more harmonious, and they remembered that laughter never left them during the hunt.

Of course, the biggest reason for the team's unity was the departure of Jeong Yura, the national anti-favorite, but there were other issues as well.

The Black Swan's low durability stat had increased the burden on the Red Mercenaries.

With fewer things to worry about, the Red Mercenaries' front-line members became more proactive, and the priests in each guild could focus more on their roles.

In conclusion, the reason Jeong Yura had been barking throughout the expedition was revealed.

She had realized that her party was not suitable for dungeon runs.

Even if the dungeon had been completed normally, she wouldn't have gained much.

In terms of cost-benefit, her leaving mid-way was actually a gain for her.

She could take the items as a reward without lifting a finger, which must have made her very happy.

"By the way, are you really okay with this?"

"Yes?"

"I mean, the items that will be distributed to the Black Swan guild."

"Ah, yes. Don't worry about it. Hyun-sung also said it's better to keep the distribution ratio the same."

"Even so, I think it's right to give a bit more to Blue, who performed well..."

"Deok-gu is satisfied with the shield he received. I feel like we're already taking too much, which is quite burdensome."

Turning his head slightly, he saw Park Deok-gu surrounded by the tank class seniors.

He looked very happy.

The shield he received, classified as a high-tier rare item, seemed to be very good.

It was the most valuable piece of equipment our party obtained from this expedition.

[Root Shield - Rare Grade]

[A sturdy shield made from the roots of plants by the garden's owner, Araki. Originally intended for the garden's guards, all humans in the garden were cursed and could not see the light. It increases defense and mitigates external impacts, and can repair itself.]

[HP +3]

[Durability +2]

[MP +1]

'Looks good.'

Especially the part about self-repairing the durability was appealing.

It felt like a good beginner's equipment with a high cost-performance ratio.

With such good stats, Park Deok-gu's growth would be accelerated.

Originally, the shield would have gone through several processes, but all the front-line members agreed to let Park Deok-gi have it.

It seemed like a rite of passage for them, but for Park Deok-gi, it was a stroke of luck to get such an item on his first expedition.

It made him wonder if his pitiful appearance when he first joined was really part of the plan.

There were also many other items.

Since the Garden of Terror was originally an experimental laboratory created by a single human, and all the inhabitants were cursed and turned into monsters, there were many valuable items, including essences of magic and items worth studying.

This was a moment to realize that dungeon runs could be a source of income.

Although the Red Mercenaries and the Magic Guild wanted to give us a lot for our good performance, Kim Hyun-sung's suggestion to share the items among the other members, except for the essentials, was a natural choice.

From his perspective, it didn't seem like we needed the items, and it was good to build relationships for the future, but I felt a bit disappointed.

The main issue was the share that would go to the Black Swan guild, which was kicked out during the dungeon run.

This topic was discussed for a long time, but the conclusion was to distribute the items according to the previous ratio to save face for the Black Swan guild.

"To be honest, I think it's a bit excessive. I believe it's right to give more to Blue, who performed well... If you're worried about pressure in the future, don't be. I'll do my best..."

"No, not at all. Ha ha ha. While many people say that Jeong Yura caused the trouble, I don't think our party was entirely blameless. Deok-gu fell at the beginning, and there were other mistakes afterward."

"That's..."

"It's natural to be angry. The loss of leaving the dungeon mid-way must have been significant. If a small reward can comfort her, it would be a good thing."

"Ha ha ha. I feel embarrassed. Calculating gains and losses over a few items makes me feel foolish. I don't think there's anyone as warm as you in this free city of Lindel. I understand why Seon-hee-young, who was once called the Saint of the Forsaken, joined Blue."

"My face is turning red."

In fact, I was the one calculating the most, but there was no reason to refuse his kindness.

Since this side suggested giving a large share to the Black Swan, it was a bit guilty.

Of course, all the shares that would go to the Black Swan guild would end up here.

Just thinking about it made me want to laugh.

But I didn't show it.

"Then, should we return to our respective guilds now?"

"Yes. The materials that haven't been settled yet will be distributed within a week. Of course, you will also receive a document proving the ownership of the completed dungeon."

"Ah, I see."

"Of course, it's a meaningless document... Ha ha. But it's better than nothing. We'll go in now. We need a bit of rest after this long expedition."

"Yes, please take care. I'll contact you later."

"I'll contact you first. Don't forget our promise to have a drink."

"Of course. Ha ha. I'll wait for you."

Not just me, but everyone was exchanging greetings.

It was a heartwarming scene.

Without Jeong Yura, it might not have been possible.

The feeling of true unity was so strong that it almost brought tears to my eyes.

As the party members continued to move, they eventually split up in front of the free city of Lindel, reminding us that we were different groups.

But this was a minor point.

The expedition team had confirmed their trust in each other, and this bond would likely last as long as nothing unusual happened.

Our party, including me, seemed to be in high spirits.

Kim Hyun-sung, who had given us many experiences, Park Deok-gu, who had received a new shield, and Kim Ye-ri, who was strangely happy, were all visible.

Of course, Seon-hee-young, who hadn't been able to serve, and Jeong Ha-yeon, who had lacked time alone, were also in high spirits.

After a rather pointless conversation, we finally arrived at Blue's guild house.

It felt like home now, which was a bit surprising but also enjoyable.

After reporting to the guild receptionist and recording the dungeon log, I had to meet the deputy guild master, Lee Se-hee, and discuss the exact distribution and settlement.

Since we were part of the Blue guild, we had to distribute what we obtained in consultation with the guild.

Of course, there were no complaints.

Without Blue, we wouldn't have had this opportunity, so I was grateful for the introduction.

For small and medium-sized guilds, this kind of opportunity was rare, and they would have had to start from scratch.

Anyway, there was a mountain of work to do after the expedition.

But there was one thing I considered the most important.

"Ha-yeon."

"Yes, brother."

"Can we talk for a moment?"

"Yes? Yes!"

"Hyun-sung, we'll go up first. Deok-gu, have your meal first. Seon-hee-young, I'll see you later."

They nodded.

Park Deok-gu sent a mischievous look, but I ignored it and immediately took Jeong Ha-yeon to the room.

Seeing her face turn as red as a persimmon, I realized I might have done something that could be misunderstood, but it wasn't about satisfying basic human desires that had to be suppressed in the dungeon.

As I opened the door and entered, I saw Jeong Ha-yeon looking around.

"O, O-oppa."

"Ha-yeon."

"Yes? Yes?"

"Can I ask you a small favor?"

"Of course, of course. Anything! I'll do anything... anything!"

'Why is she like this...'

"Anything is fine. Whatever you want! I'm ready for anything. Literally, anything!"

I hesitated to ask, seeing her intensely expectant expression, which made me feel a bit guilty.

But I had to speak, as it was the most important thing at this moment.

"Can you look into the media companies in Lindel for me?"

"A..."

As expected, she looked disappointed.

But when I leaned in slightly, her body stiffened.

I kissed her cheek lightly as a gesture of thanks, and saw her trembling.

"Yes..."

I saw her nodding as if in a trance.

'That's right.'

Achievements can be rewarded.

I remembered the implicit agreement between us.