Chapter 434: Re: Life in that World Starting From Zero (3)

‘This is so uncomfortable…’

I had accepted Lee Jihye’s suggestion because I thought it would be okay, but it proved to be too excruciating.

The look I wore was indeed unbearable, despite not wearing a skirt. Even waking felt awkward because I felt like my skeletal system had changed.

Although I was familiar with gazes settling upon me, it was essentially different from the gazes I received as Lee Kiyoung. These ones bothered me more.

Even those who were drunk in broad daylight gave me onceovers.

As long as they didn’t see me like a slut it didn’t matter that much, but it was still undeniable that it felt unpleasant.

‘Men…’

They were all the same, myself included.

When I looked to the side, I saw my reflection on the window. I couldn’t say that I looked beautiful, but I indeed had an attractive face.

‘Okay… I’m satisfied with this, at least.’

It was enough to arouse interest.

I had a face that wouldn’t get rejected for a party job offer.

In fact, when looking for a party, one’s look played an important role as well. It was for the same reason that companies had come to value the appearance of the interviewee.

If one were a well-known adventurer, they could get out of that restriction, but expeditions made people picky. Not only did they spend a few days with someone they had never seen before, but they also had to trust others, even in situations where they wouldn’t be able to see one step ahead.

Impressions were just as important if one were to assume that all kinds of problems could occur. People didn’t want to go on expeditions with someone who looked like a scammer or a murderer.

In that aspect, Lee Kiyeon was enough to fit into the cut line.

Nodding as I walked, I noticed the people entering the square.

‘Who should I pick…?’

It was also important to test the waters. Since I had never gone through that kind of trouble, it was easy to admit that I felt lost.

‘It won’t be easy to find a job…’

Of course, I quickly realized how wrong I was.

“We’re looking for frontline combatants to go hunting together!”

“We’re looking for an archer to go on an expedition to the nearby Goblin Village! We prefer those who have a good sense of direction. We’ll leave as soon as you join!”

There weren’t only parties looking for members.

“My class is a rare-grade assassin. If you let me join, I can go anywhere. I have a lot of experience, and my damage output is pretty good. I’m different from other bandits. Please let me join! I don’t even need someone to heal! I’ll just bandage it up!”

“I’m a heroic-grade hunter! I will chase anyone you want me to! I’m looking for a party to join! Please!”

Even the number of individuals seeking a party couldn’t be ignored. No, to be precise, there were more individuals than there were groups.

Most of them were thieves who constantly screamed to promote themselves.

‘Looking at them, they’ve turned out to be low-class people. However, I already knew that.’

They were those located at the bottom of the pyramid. Priests, wizards, and usable tanks were all ranked at the top.

In particular, there was only a small pool of wizards.

The Blue Guild never had to worry about getting wizards, so I was a little puzzled at first, but giving it a little thought, I knew that I could easily explain the phenomenon.

If the world were a game, it wouldn’t happen.

Unlike in games where magic could be used at the push of a button, that world’s magic was clearly treated as a scholarly subject.

The title of wizard could only be obtained through desperate efforts apart from simply being smart. Even rare-grade wizards were considered precious in the continent.

Most of the wizards who had reached heroic-grade were members of large guilds or were treated as high-level personnel that were allowed to travel

Some were like government officials stuck as researchers, while a few wizards had never gone on a hunt because they feared the outdoors.

Of course, even such people had no problem making a living.

Given the circumstances, it was obvious how a skilled wizard would be treated. As the number of thieves and assassins increased, the gap in their status and those classified as high-ranking occupations became larger.

Of course, that was in the wild. It was completely different from the ecosystem of large guilds that already had good wizards in their ranks.

Perhaps half of the gazes directed at me contained that reasoning.

I was holding a wizardly staff, after all.

“Hey, wizard, if you are above heroic-grade, how about the demon’s…”

“Sorry. I’m not at that level yet.”

“How about going out to the field?”

“I’m sorry.”

“Let’s hunt rare-grade raid monsters…”

“I’m sorry. Raid monsters are a little…”

“If you have time, we can have a cup of tea somewhere quiet.”

“I’m Lee Kiyeon, the summoning wizard.”

“…”

‘What’s up with this motherfucker?’

“Excuse me? Can you hear me?”

“Oh! I’m sorry. S-so…”

“I’m Lee Kiyeon, the summoning wizard.”

“Right! Yes. It’s nice to meet you, Lee Kiyeon.”

‘Gosh, a clumsy one?’

Watching him becoming flustered proved to be quite entertaining.

He shouldn’t be looking like a beginner if he was really a heroic-grade. I got anxious because of his behavior. I thought that maybe I had approached the wrong group, but the abilities seen with my Mind’s Eyes didn’t lie.

I watched Lee Cheol-woo look at me after coughing, almost as if he was clearing up his mind.

“I’m sorry. I was…”

“No. No. I can understand. More importantly… Can I join your party?”

“Before that… Can you please explain what kind of job the summoning wizard is?”

‘He’s not clumsy, after all.’

“Oh. I got ahead of myself. Of course. I don’t know how to explain it at best, but…”

“…”

“Think of it as being in the middle of a summoner and a wizard. It’ll be easier to understand that way. I can use common-grade magic, but doing more than that is a bit difficult. If I overdo it, even rare-grade magic is possible. Although my specialty is summoning magic, it’s impossible to keep a summoned around for a long time. It’s quick, but it’s still possible to strike with it.”

“Hmm…”

“Is it a little vague?”

“No. It’s not. However, it’s an issue that requires the consent of the party members… Of course, I must thank you for approaching our party, but since you’re not an ordinary wizard…”

‘Ha… fuck… No to special job discrimination, you punk. ‘

“It’s a heroic-grade class, and it hasn’t been long since I changed classes. My stats also fit heroic-grade.”

“I see.”

‘This is why regular parties are annoying.’

Looking at his disposition and quirks, he seemed to have his personality in a rut.

It looked like he was wondering about it, even though I didn’t think it was a big deal.

Of course, as a party leader, it was not that I didn’t understand his sentiments, but having to wait was annoying. The people in the square gradually decreased while he was wasting my time.

‘Are you going to accept me or not?’

I wanted to turn back after telling him to screw off, but I had no other choice. I realized what kind of treatment people with special classes often got.

Even if I went to a different party, I probably would be in the same situation.

‘Since I am neither a wizard nor a summoner, I look too widespread.’

It was indeed a vague class if I were to think about it.

“Oh, can’t I join? I think I have to go today… Ha. What should I do.”

“Of course, it’s possible.”

I had finally gotten some good news.

However, the voice came from behind me.

When I turned my head naturally, I saw a warrior wearing a shield and blunt weapon.

‘Kim Daegun?’

He was a typical frontline warrior with high durability and stamina. Just before I could greet him, Lee Cheol-woo greeted him first. They then started to have a conversation without me.

“Daegun.”

“There is also a saying that the system doesn’t lie. It’s a heroic-grade class, and she’s saying she’s matched the stats too. Why are you still wondering about her? It’s better to go out there and do something than to stay here. You can listen to the details as you head to the destination. If you don’t like her, you can just reward her.”

“Yes. I probably won’t be disappointed. I’m sure of it.”

“If so…”

Success was right before my eyes. When I nodded with a satisfactory expression, Kook Minji’s face next to him became noticeably unpleasant.

The lines she voiced out after that was surprising.

“I vote against it.”

‘Gosh, what’s up with her now?’

“I understand what you guys are thinking, but I am a little… I don’t feel good about this.”

It was truly hard to make a living in Lindel.

‘You’re a woman too, dammit. Can we live with some cooperation?’