Chapter 78

# 78

User Manual for the Reincarnated 078

Third Job (4)

It was an incredibly absurd piece of news.

So absurd that I couldn't help but laugh. Before I could even gather my thoughts, the face of the person who cast the spell on me naturally came to mind.

Given her personality and past behavior, the culprit was obvious.

'Jung Hayan.'

It had to be Jung Hayan.

Although several guilds and clans did come to mind, they wouldn't have gone to such lengths for someone like me.

Among the three women who were obsessed with me, Cha Heera was the most ambiguous, so she was out of the question.

It was hard to imagine Cha Heera hiring another mage to track my location, and no matter how I thought about it, she had no reason to do such a thing to me.

The same went for Lee Ji-hye.

Moreover, Lee Ji-hye didn't even have the time or ability to cast a spell on me.

Actually, if someone had cast a spell on me, I would have definitely noticed.

If I think about it simply, the person who could cast a spell on me without my knowledge must be the culprit.

That means someone entered my room while I was resting or sleeping and cast the spell.

Of course, the only person who could do that is Jung Hayan.

The thought of Jung Hayan reciting incantations while looking at me as I slept made me shudder.

'What is this...?'

Before I joined the guild house, Jung Hayan did come to my place at night and do various things, but thinking about it, I haven't woken up in the middle of the night since I joined the guild house.

'When did it start?'

Upon reflection, it really is true.

Although it didn't matter much and I could have dismissed it as nothing, the thought that Jung Hayan might be involved made me feel strange.

If I think about it, not waking up even once since I joined the guild house can't be a coincidence.

'It can't be a coincidence.'

Thinking about the possibility that someone entered my room and cast a sleep spell and did all sorts of things is so absurd that it makes me want to cough.

Of course, it's just a guess, but if it's all true, it means that since I joined the guild house, Jung Hayan has indirectly given me some form of sex education.

'Huh...'

After hiding my flustered feelings and slightly raising my head, I saw a face that looked as if it had made a big mistake, pale and ashen.

If I were that woman, I would have had the same reaction.

To put it in modern terms, it's like a woman suffering from Othello syndrome telling her husband that she has put a spy on him.

I don't know how innocent our relationship seemed, but her face looked as if she was trying to read my reaction.

Gripping my confused mind, I opened my mouth again.

I thought I needed to know more about this issue.

"Could you explain it in more detail?"

"Yes? Yes?"

Understanding the exact circumstances is the most important thing. That way, I can be more careful.

"So... that is...?"

"I want to know exactly."

"That is...?"

This delay made me feel even more uneasy.

I was worried that there might be some hidden function I didn't know about. Although I hadn't heard of eavesdropping being possible on this continent, I thought Jung Hayan might have developed a completely new spell.

"Is it okay if I explain it a little...?"

"It's fine. I was a bit surprised, but... I want to know. I had some idea... and I'm not too worried."

"If you insist, I'll tell you. I was really surprised."

"Yes. Hayan is a bit jealous... I think that's why she cast the spell."

"Oh, oh. Well, considering the rumors about the Queen of Mercenaries, it's quite understandable."

"..."

"Come to think of it, it seemed like you were hiding it so well..."

"Yes?"

"An ordinary person probably wouldn't have noticed. Especially a warrior type like you, who might not even know if a spell was cast on you. Even a mage would have a hard time noticing unless they were as sensitive to magic as I am. The spell was cast in such a systematic and complex way that it would be hard to notice unless your magic power was over 80. The magic power is very faint, and it was designed to blend into your unique magic power."

"Ah..."

"To be honest, I find it interesting. I never thought it was possible to use magic in this way. The rumors about her being a genius aren't false. It's a bit different from my field, so it would be hard to replicate. It's not surprising that you didn't notice, considering you're an alchemist."

"Yes..."

"Still, I can tell you what kind of spell was cast. The spell itself is based on a basic incantation."

"Yes, yes."

"First, the spell that was cast is a location tracking spell. As the name suggests, it's designed to track the general location of the target. It's not a big deal, but the second spell is a bit more interesting."

"What is it?"

"It's similar to creating a safety zone in a dungeon. Think of it as a spell that signals when a living being enters a certain radius. Probably about 50 centimeters... To put it simply, it's a spell that signals when someone approaches you within a certain distance. Of course, it doesn't tell you what happened, but...?"

"Yes."

"Usually, to cast this kind of spell, you need a catalyst, such as a part of the target's body or blood... Have you ever given her one?"

"What happens if there's no catalyst?"

"It's impossible to cast this kind of spell without a catalyst. The spell has been altered to match the magic power of the target, making it hard to detect. Especially for a location tracking spell, a catalyst is essential. Without it... the spell wouldn't even activate."

"I remember...?"

"Indeed..."

"Would something like a strand of hair work? For example, a fingernail?"

"No. A single strand of hair wouldn't be enough. You'd need a clump."

I don't remember giving her a clump of hair.

But I do remember something.

I once saw Jung Hayan pick up one of my teeth in a dungeon.

Thinking about it now, it's absurd.

At the time, I didn't think much of it, but I never imagined it would lead to this.

Thinking about it, I also had the feeling that a spell was cast on me when I was with Lee Ji-hye.

It wasn't that I noticed a strange atmosphere between us; it was that I realized Lee Ji-hye had entered the range set by Jung Hayan.

'So that's why...'

Jung Hayan glared at Lee Ji-hye as if she wanted to kill her because she had entered the range.

"Oh. She seems quite jealous... I don't know what to do."

She looked a bit worried but also a bit interested.

It's hard to describe, but she had the face of a mother watching a melodrama.

"Um... Is there a spell that allows her to hear what I say or observe the situation?"

"No. There are only two spells cast. It's really clever. I'm surprised... It's hard to believe a new recruit just arrived and completed such a spell. Of course, it was possible because the magic power consumption was low, but it's worth writing a paper about."

The title of that paper would be "How to Stalk Your Boyfriend."

"Ugh..."

"I think I can remove it... What do you want to do?"

"No. It's fine for now."

"Oh. You like being restrained, I see. It's a bit strange, but somehow romantic."

'Romantic my ass.'

Literally.

It was a very shocking piece of news, but it was so absurd that I became calm.

I already knew to some extent that she was obsessed with me. I don't know if my personality is strange, but if this is the price for being able to handle Jung Hayan perfectly, it's not that bad.

Of course, it's still creepy. There's a hard-to-describe sense of repulsion, but I can pretend not to notice.

At least, knowing that this kind of spell was cast on me is a good thing.

I wondered if there were any other devices in the room.

"Would you mind coming to my room with me?"

"Yes?"

She seemed to be on guard, which made me even more confused.

"Of course, I appreciate your offer, but it's a bit sudden and awkward. It's not that you're not attractive, but... you already have many women around you... Of course, joining this situation has a bit of a romantic appeal, but my taste is more for someone bigger and more comfortable..."

"That's not what I meant."

"Oh."

"I want to know if there are any spells cast in my room."

"Ah... Yes, that's right."

I realized again that I was dealing with a woman who smelled like Park Deok-gu.

"Let's go up together! I was also curious about the workshop that cost a fortune. Today is a lucky day."

"Yes. Me too."

If it weren't for her, I wouldn't have known about this kind of spell.

As I slightly stood up, I saw Hwang Jung-yeon following me with a very excited look.

Compared to my serious attitude, she looked like she was watching a drama set.

The higher we went, the heavier my steps felt, but it was better to deal with this once and for all.

"This is the dormitory for the 7th Division. It's really nice, as I heard."

"Actually, I haven't seen other people's dormitories, so it's hard to describe."

The woman, who was looking around, was standing in front of Park Deok-gu's room.

I glanced at her face, wondering if she had found something, and saw her smiling for some reason.

'I hope not...'

I could only hope that the worst scenario I could imagine didn't come true.

Anyway, the purpose was not Park Deok-gu's room but mine.

I opened the door with a seemingly indifferent expression, and my usual room came into view.

Books were scattered on the desk, and various equipment was piled up.

The room looked like it hadn't been cleaned, which made me feel a bit embarrassed, but tidying up now would make it look even stranger.

"Your room is really clean."

"Yes..."

"Oh, you have more books than I do..."

"Half of them are ones I gave up on reading."

"Still, it's good to study. Oh, my mind. You asked me to check if a similar spell was cast, right?"

"Yes, that's right."

"Just a moment."

She looked around with magic power in her eyes.

I didn't expect her to search so thoroughly. It must be because she was aware of Jung Hayan's magical talent.

After a while, Hwang Jung-yeon's expression became very subtle.

She seemed to be trying to hold back a laugh and was also very interested.

Her surprised expressions occasionally caught my eye, amplifying my unease.

Finally, she carefully opened her mouth while looking around the room.

"There is something."

"Yes?"

"It's on the wall and the bed."

'...'