Chapter 9

# 9

User Manual for the Reincarnated 009

The Pure Are Easily Tainted

"Magician."

"Ugh…."

"Th, the Commander…."

The reactions from both sides were somewhat similar.

Park Deok-gu had a truly disappointed look, while Kim Hyun-sung had a slightly regretful but not entirely negative atmosphere.

Indeed, an archer who can use a bow is more appealing, but the low agility stat that forms the foundation of an archer's strength is a flaw. If there were a prospect of my agility stat increasing in the future, it might be different, but my agility potential is at its limit.

Moreover, physical activities don't suit me.

It's only natural to think that even if I were to get a job as an archer and then switch to a thief, I would face similar worries.

In fact, being a magician is somewhat similar. I already know that my magic talent is not high, but….

'I need to play to my strengths.'

I thought that the best way to utilize my relatively high intelligence was to become a magician. Considering the jobs I could pursue in the future, there will definitely be jobs that can achieve efficiency even with low magic power.

"May I ask why you chose the magician?"

I shook my head slightly and spoke.

"Just a feeling."

It was an inevitable choice.

Even if I chose the Commander, the stat points I could gain would be only +1.

Raising my magic power by 3, which seemed like a foreign area to me, was a huge advantage.

"I see."

He seemed to understand.

It was a bit bitter that he couldn't outright say that my talent was low and there was no hope.

[You have acquired basic knowledge of elementary magic.]

[Your magic stat has increased by 3 due to the job effect.]

[Checking the status and talent of Player Lee Gi-young.]

[Name - Lee Gi-young]

[Title - None. You need to try harder.]

[Age - 25]

[Disposition - Strategic and resourceful]

[Job - Magician]

[Job Effect - Acquired basic knowledge of elementary magic]

[Stats]

[Strength - 10 / Growth Limit: Below Average]

[Agility - 11 / Growth Limit: Below Average]

[Stamina - 12 / Growth Limit: Below Average]

[Intelligence - 19 / Growth Limit: Heroic and above]

[Endurance - 12 / Growth Limit: Below Average]

[Luck - 21 / Growth Limit: Heroic and above]

[Magic - 03 / Growth Limit: Below Average]

[Equipment - None]

[Special Ability - Eye of the Heart]

[Overall Evaluation - Still hopeless. However, it's meaningful that you've secured a job. Being a magician might be a good choice. With your talent, it would have been difficult to even feel magic. The increase of 3 in your magic stat is quite hopeful, but I recommend not expecting much growth as a magician. Disappointment often follows high expectations.]

'This guy…'

For some reason, the overall evaluation doesn't feel entirely bad.

Although it's still full of harsh words, the fact that I gained magic power is something to nod at.

There's a clear change in the status window.

The concept of acquiring basic knowledge of elementary magic is something I can roughly understand.

New knowledge is pouring into my mind.

It's literally basic, so there are no complicated formulas, but the entirely new concept of magic, how to move magic, how to manifest magic, and the concepts of seals and incantations are all coming in.

"Not bad."

It's a bit different from what I imagined.

I can't exactly describe it, but it feels like solving an unknown formula and building a tower with magic.

The construction site is being helped by incantations and seals, which are completely new concepts that keep piling up in my mind.

'I can probably use it right away.'

Unlike the Commander, this power can be used immediately if I adapt.

I slowly closed my eyes and felt the magic inside. The response came immediately.

Although it's only as much as a fingernail, the magic that moves according to my will is both grateful and thankful.

While I was continuously manipulating the magic in my mind, Kim Hyun-sung looked at me and spoke.

"Let's head back then. We've taken a lot of time. The food…."

"Two bags will be enough."

"Okay."

Park Deok-gu picked up two bags and handed the rest to Kim Hyun-sung.

After a brief nod, he looked at us with a slightly grateful expression.

He probably thinks we are considering him.

There were about 12 leather bags at this starting point. Considering Park Deok-gu's contribution in drawing the monsters' attention, two bags are a good deal.

"Thank you for your consideration."

"Well, there's no need to thank us. Without Hyun-sung, we wouldn't have gotten these either… It's only natural considering the various help you've given us."

"Still…."

"Hey, go feed the people."

"Okay, I understand."

"By the way, what do you plan to do with the others? We can't leave them like that."

"People who have no will to fight will probably just be a hindrance. We can't have unnecessary sacrifices… After the adaptation training, it would be good to take them to hunt monsters gradually."

"I'm not sure if that will be effective."

If you think about it, Park Deok-gu has also completed a kind of adaptation training.

However, I didn't say the words in my mind.

"Perhaps it won't be ineffective. Let's try taking one person as a test. Of course, with your permission. Is that okay?"

"I don't mind, but what about you, brother?"

"I don't mind either. Can we select the person from our side?"

"Is there someone you have in mind…."

"If they are willing, I was thinking of Jung Hae-yeon."

"Oh."

Kim Hyun-sung nodded as if it was a good idea.

Jung Hae-yeon is like a lottery ticket that is already expected to win.

I checked her potential with my special ability, the Eye of the Heart, and Kim Hyun-sung likely knows about the future Jung Hae-yeon.

Seeing his openly happy face, I couldn't help but smile.

The path to the shelter was quite comfortable. It was probably because we had to leave the shelter empty for a while to go to other starting points, so we had tidied up in advance.

As expected, when we approached the shelter, a few people, including Lee Ji-hye, ran out to meet Kim Hyun-sung.

"Ah, Hyun-sung! Great job, Deok-gu and Gi-young. We'll take the luggage…."

The kids naturally took the luggage Kim Hyun-sung brought.

I saw a man who looked like he had an injured leg trying to reach out, so I pushed his hand away and spoke.

"We'll carry our own luggage."

"Ah, okay…."

We drew the line that we would manage our own belongings.

Interestingly, a slightly disapproving expression appeared in my field of vision.

It seemed to say, "Who are you to do that?"

I briefly smiled, but the kid didn't see it. Regardless, Kim Hyun-sung was quietly passing on the information to Lee Ji-hye.

"This is the food we obtained from another starting point. I hope you can distribute it to the people inside."

"Okay! I'll take care of it, Hyun-sung. Are there any other survivors…."

"It doesn't seem so."

"Oh, that's a shame."

"There might be a few survivors nearby. We'll have to search that area again soon."

"Ah! Okay…."

The amount of food probably isn't abundant. Kim Hyun-sung brought only 10 bags.

With 30 people, it won't be enough to fill their stomachs.

We can survive for now, but hunger is still a reality.

Park Deok-gu and I carried two bags and passed through the new crowd surrounding Kim Hyun-sung to go inside.

Strange gazes continued to fall on us.

While walking, Park Deok-gu spoke with a slightly uneasy tone.

"Brother, are you really not going to share the food?"

"We're not volunteers."

"Well, I know that, but… I feel like I'm becoming a bad guy. The expressions of the people who came out earlier are a bit concerning…."

"Why are you concerned about their expressions?"

"Well, it just seems a bit…."

"We've risked our lives to obtain the food. They should be grateful to us. It's ridiculous for them to naturally take the luggage. This place is Kim Hyun-sung's shelter, not ours. We've given as much help as we've received, and we've even given up part of the food we were supposed to get. I think we've done our part. Kim Hyun-sung knows this, which is why he's not saying anything to us…."

"Umm…."

"If they want better treatment, they should pick up a sword. They probably won't, but maybe Kim Hyun-sung hopes that others will be inspired by us. The results can't be guaranteed, but…."

"Ah, so… you mean, by seeing us take a lot of food, they'll realize that they need to fight to get better treatment?"

"That's one of the effects I hope for."

The kid isn't stupid. He might be hoping for such an effect.

While we were walking to our place, Jung Hae-yeon was nowhere to be seen.

I wondered if there was anything for those who didn't go hunting to do here, but it seemed like everyone was doing something.

Some were tidying up the surroundings, and others were moving heavy stones to build defenses.

Jung Hae-yeon was probably doing something like that. It was obvious who was managing the place in our absence.

'Lee Ji-hye.'

She was in charge of the people here.

Distribution, reporting to Kim Hyun-sung, and greeting him first.

I could sense what she was thinking, so I couldn't help but smile.

"Deok-gu."

"What is it?"

"Do you remember Jung Hae-yeon?"

"The girl who limped and clung to you, right?"

"Right."

I took a few things out of the bag and handed them to Park Deok-gu.

"Give these to her and take care of her in various ways."

"What's this… Ah…."

His expression seemed unusual.

"I understand. I'll take care of it!"

He quickly caught on to what I wanted.

Although we haven't been together for a long time, he seems to have a good sense of what I want.

He understood that I was working to get her on my side.

Of course, it's not a romantic feeling, but there are simple ways to make someone rely on you, especially in this situation.

Jung Hae-yeon. The personality I remember is that of a pure advocate.

Similar to Kim Hyun-sung's mediator, but there's a clear difference.

Purity and goodness are clearly different.

"Pure things are easily tainted."

"What do you mean?"

"Nothing."

She will probably prove this in a small experiment.