'Not bad.'
It wasn't a bad choice to show them magic.
Kim Hyunsung and Park Deokgu were definitely strong. However, the line between whether that strength came from the system or from their own inherent physical abilities wasn't particularly clear.
When pitching the possibility of gaining new powers right away, it was only natural that merely picking up a shield wouldn't appeal to them as much.
Magic, on the other had, was a bit different.
A ball of fire formed from nothing.
It was a sight that completely went against common sense, enough to cause anyone to doubt what they had seen.
That was the best way to get them to stop hiding in this shelter.
When Kim Hyunsung saw the crowd quietly gaining enthusiasm, he murmured,
"It was a success."
"There might still be difficulties lying ahead. Those adverse to fighting will still be afraid... There will also be some people who overcompensate, thinking they'll be able to get new powers."
"But it's still better than them falling behind and starving, Hyung-nim."
"Yeah. That may be true."
Park Hyaeyoung approached the podium, receiving words of congratulation every step of the way.
"If Hyaeyoung-ssi and Hayan-ssi return successfully, perhaps the status quo will change at a faster rate than expected. "
The result of this expedition was incredibly important to Kim Hyunsung.
I wasn't sure whether our attempt to clear the dungeon would succeed, but Kim Hyunsung was correct in thinking that he alone wouldn't be enough.
Firstly, he was only slightly superior to Park Deokgu in terms of ability.
His mana was powerful, but not to the extent that he could deal with dozens of monsters at once.
As much as he might want to take matters into his own hands, taking care of the shelter should be left as the responsibility of the people within it.
'It's an unnecessary burden.'
If it weren't for his predisposition, Kim Hyunsung might have advanced even further.
While I was lost in thought, Park Hyaeyoung had come up to us and shook our hands one by one.
"Nice to meet you."
"Same here."
I had to admit that she was quite good at socialising. Looking at her with a business-like smile, I could feel Park Hyaeyoung touching the back of my hand to send me a signal.
Jung Hayan was still the priority over her.
As I turned my head, I saw Jung Hayan staring at me quietly.
'What.'
Her expression was subtly different from anything I'd seen so far.
Jung Hayan's tranquil eyes as she watched Park Hyaeyoung sent a chill down my spine.
'Damn it.'
I had goosebumps all over my body.
'What. What was that just now?'
"Hyung-nim, what's wrong? You've broken out in a cold sweat...."
"I'm feeling a little under the weather, so...."
