Chapter 80: The Third Job (6)
What was important at this point was finding out what Jung Hayan had taken from me, not what she had used the catalyst for.
I knew I had to set some boundaries between us eventually, but there was nothing I could do at this moment in time. Jung Hayan was still growing up, after all.
I knew that if Jung Hayan became a wizard powerful enough to wipe out the entire continent according to Kim Hyunsung’s predictions, then the unthinkable might happen.
This peephole would become an entire wall, and this bed could be made to curse everyone it touches. That wasn’t everything, even. She might also be responsible for the creation of recording magic. Other things came to mind.
She could develop a mind-control spell that would manipulate my mind little by little, or maybe use a powerful enchantment spell particularly made for me. She could even find a way to become invisible in order to stay by my side the entire time.
Of course, I was still convinced that Jung Hayan wouldn’t do all these things since she still held the title of Pure Advocate, but then again… this was the same girl who had cut off Park Hye-young’s limbs.
I needed to be careful whenever Jung Hayan was around and when she wasn’t.
Thanks to Hwang Jeong-yeon’s ability, I was able to find this out while it was still in the early stages. I would have to make an insurance plan, but I had to focus on something else for now.
“This is incredible.”
“You think?”
“I didn’t think you would use the whole second floor as a workshop.”
“Ah…”
I knew what Hwang Jeong-yeon was talking about. As a wizard, it wasn’t hard for her to feel impressed. By connecting my room and the alchemy workshop through the gap between the empty guild room, my workspace was wide as a result.
I also knew what had caught her eye was not the workshop’s setup but the items found within.
Even for an experienced adventurer such as she, it would still be hard to earn so many rewards such as these.
“To be precise, it’s so that my workshop and room are connected. It was a little uncomfortable to go back and forth… The best textbooks to study are already here, so it’s less time-consuming this way.”
“No, no, everything looks great to me.”
“They were all gifts. Oh, do you not have a second job?”
“It’s my break time right now. Am I interrupting anything?”
“No. I’m just grateful for your help.”
“Well, there’s nothing else for me to do… as a wizard, I’m surprisingly not that curious. Of course, I don’t plan on snatching Mr. Kiyoung’s or Miss Hayan’s research for myself, either!”
“Don’t worry, I know that.”
I made sure to assess her once more with my ability, wanting to memorize her stats.
[Check player Hwang Jeong-yeon’s status window and talent level]
[Name- Jeong-yeon Hwang]
[Title- Daily Drama Lover]
[Age- 34]
[Propensity-an optimist who is noisy]
[Job-Magician-Heroic Grade]
[Job Effect-Acquisition of Basic Magic Knowledge]
[Job Effect-Acquisition of Basic Magical Knowledge]
[Job Effect-Intermediate Magic Knowledge Acquisition]
[Job Effect-Intermediate Magical Knowledge Acquisition]
[Capacity]
[Strength -30/Growth Limit: Rare or higher]
[Agility -40/Growth Limit: Rare or higher]
[Health-32/Growth Limit: Rare or less]
[Intellect-90/Growth Limit: Heroic or higher]
[Durability-32/Growth Limit: Rare or less]
[Luck -54/Growth Limit: Rare or higher]
[Holy -80 /Growth Limit: Heroic or less]
[Talent- Sensitive Body- Rare-grade]
[Talent- Super Memory- Rare-grade]
[Overall Review -The growth of her magic power is almost reaching its limit. It is not an exaggeration to say that the path to the top wizard is almost closed for her, but it seems that she is hiding her shortcomings with high intelligence stats. It would be right to think that it is a case where one can rise to the upper level because of the good compatibility with the characteristics and the job. If the magical talent was not less than a heroic-grade, but more than a heroic-grade, the situation would have changed a little. It can be said that this player is similar to Kiyoung Lee, but please don’t think of her as a comrade. The player Lee Kiyoung has no magical talent compared to this person.]
I certainly didn’t like the overall review, but I liked her abilities and growth.
Of course, comparing myself to her was a bit extreme, but she also similarly relied on her intelligence whenever she lacked in other stats.
It wasn’t only Jung Hayan’s magic that helped me today - even her stats made me learn something.
‘Her characteristics are also good.’
The characteristic of having a Sensitive Body caught my eye, but not in the sexual sense. This was a characteristic that was heavily influenced by the magic power of the surrounding environment.
However, what interested me more was her talent - Super Memory.
[Talent-Super Memory- Rare-grade]
[Gives you near-perfect memory.]
Since it was only of the rare grade, her memory wouldn’t be labeled as perfect yet, but I knew having an ability just like hers would be beneficial for reading people’s stats.
It didn’t seem so impossible to develop the skill for myself.
I placed my attention back on Hwang Jeong-yeon as she spoke again.
“Can I read it?”
“What are you talking about?”
“The book you have put together.”
“Of course. I wanted to consult someone about it, anyway.”
“No, no. I won’t give you anything but my personal opinion. Anyway, you’re more of an expert at this than I am. This is all uncharted territory for me.”
“Even if you possess the intelligence of a senior wizard?”
“Yeah.”
“Hm…”
“Ah. Come to think of it, Kiyoung probably doesn’t know much about intellect. You probably don’t have time to study your stats.”
“That’s true.”
“Hmm… Has Kiyoung ever wondered about his intelligence stats?”
“Of course I have. Unlike muscle strength, stamina, and magic power, there are areas that are hard to measure, such as luck stats or intelligence stats. In fact, even though my intelligence stats are rising, it is difficult to feel exactly what is changing.”
“I mean, you already know a lot.”
“Honestly, it is difficult to notice if something has changed.”
“I’m not sure either, but I’m sure Kiyoung is right. Just because your intelligence goes up doesn’t make you a genius. I feel like there’s no big change in the basic thinking skills of an individual. Knowledge doesn’t come so suddenly.”
“So, the reason for the existence of these stats is unclear? Is it the same for people whose intelligence stats have reached their 70s or 80s?”
“Yeah. To give you an extreme example, someone with an intellect in their 90s may not be able to do something as basic as memorizing multiplication tables.”
“That’s too extreme.”
“Yeah. It’s a really extreme story. However, it simply means that one’s intelligence stat has nothing to do with the intelligence that that individual really has.”
“Is it all about increasing your understanding of magical power or alchemy?”
If that was all there was to it; then my stats could very well be a disappointment. On the other hand, I couldn’t say they were completely useless, either.
“Of course, it’s not just that.”
“Hmm.”
“I can’t find the words to properly explain it, but I’m sure its use will be a little clearer if your intelligence reaches over 80.”
Now, this was a topic I was interested in.
“Most people with intelligence over 90 tend to develop something else other than their brains. Most of the wizards around me and those with their Intellect over 90 in Lindel had the knowledge to be called extraordinary.”
“Ha.”
“There were some people who said that their creativity or understanding of tactics had changed remarkably. In my case, my memorization skills have gone up beyond comparison.”
“I see.”
“Since I was very young, I heard a lot of people saying that I had a good memory, but the moment I reached 90, I felt like my brain was getting better in ways that I could not understand. Of course, there wasn’t much change in other parts. I think it’s just a conjecture of ourselves, but I also think it has the effect of maximizing the efficiency of the part where our brain is most developed.”
“That… That is actually very interesting.”
“Among the traits I have, the trait called Super Memory is the trait I’ve obtained after my intellect exceeded 90. Mr. Kiyoung may also get something once he reaches that point. Since you are good at dating, will you progress into marriage? Ho ho ho…”
“Ah, I’m sorry…”
Hearing this sounded very pleasing to me. I thought my stats were hopeless as they were, but I didn’t think that the one stat I had on high potential would give me an extraordinarily new ability.
If Hwang Jeong-yeon was right, then I felt excited about what I could get.
Since Hwang Jeong-yeon mentioned her ability had stemmed from what people had said about her, I tried my best to remember what other people had told me in the past.
That was what people used to describe me. It felt ridiculous imagining a scenario where I gained an ability for better hair management.
However, even that would be better than developing an ability that pertained to romance, like what Hwang Jeong-yeon had said.
“Does that mean everyone who exceeds 90 in Intellect will get their own characteristic?”
“It’s not guaranteed for everyone, but I’m sure you’ll be able to receive an additional trait. It’s just not well known in the system.”
“Thank you for teaching me so many things.”
“No, no. You were bound to learn about it anyway. I’m just saying that even geniuses can lack familiar knowledge. Whoo. Have you felt like you’ve made progress?”
“I’m still at the toddler level. I’m still trying to understand how all this works, after all.”
“You’ve just started out. If there is anything I can help you with, please tell me.”
“I see no reason to refuse that offer.”
However, I knew I would not be able to receive such help for free.
“I don’t know what I can do to repay you, but if there’s anything, please do inform me.”
“Ah. I’m not looking for any repayment…”
“You don’t have to specify it.”
“Well, then…”
“Is there anything I can do?”
Only
Looking at Hwang Jeong-yeon’s expression, I knew there was indeed something she had in mind. She tried to explain that it was natural to help me because we came from the same guild, that we had met by chance, but I knew she had approached me with a motive in mind.
As I silently began to hope that her request wouldn’t be too hard to do, she began to speak.
“Perhaps…”
“Yes? What is it?”
“Would you please introduce me to Park Deokgu once they come back?”
I blinked. Out of all the hard requests I was expecting her to come up with…