Blaming Kim Hyunsung was the first thing that popped into my head.
Although I was automatically suspicious by nature, I thought that Kim Hyunsung had no reason to deceive me.
I knew there must be a reason for recommending the Alchemist job to me. Otherwise, there would be no merit for him in giving me a hero-grade item. It may have been a small investment for him, but Lee Sang-hee also only had two hero-grade items from what I saw.
I don't know how many years she had been on this floor, but if you thought about her, who had already changed her job several times and has reached her growth limit, the hero-grade item was definitely...
'It's worth it.'
Maybe Kim Hyunsung wanted his own personal potion-making factory? Considering his attitude, it didn't seem that way.
'You have to believe in him.'
It was probably a job that seemed to irk a lot of people.
In the future, a time will come when an alchemist would become precious in some way. If not, it could be a job that would show efficiency later in terms of growth.
Kim Hyunsung and I had gone through a lot together alongside Jung Hayan and Park Deokgu. I saw no reason for him to harm me.
He wouldn't be an idiot with his line of thinking, so I knew there was definitely a reason why he chose this job for me.
'It's not just about me becoming a potion factory.'
Although, I knew that would be considered a bonus.
While I was stuck in deep thought, our meals came, and the atmosphere once again shifted into something that felt more ambiguous.
Although these people were clearly friendly, I knew they were all secretly looking for people with abilities that suited their interests.
Park Deokgu, ever the carefree one, had already started digging into his meal with gusto. Kim Hyunsung and Lee Sang-hee, on the other hand, seemed to be in deep thoughts.
Painfully oblivious to this, Park Deokgu began to talk in an attempt to maintain the cozy atmosphere.
"This is delicious. I don't know how long it's been since I've eaten hot food."
"I'm glad you're enjoying it."
"My grandmother told me not to trust anyone who gives me free food... I guess the Korean affection is still alive! Isn't it, Hyung?"
I was sure my expression right now would resemble that of a recently stabbed person. My cheeks flushed in embarrassment.
"Well..."
Kim Hyunsung spoke up urgently in an attempt to save face.
"I think it is. This is exactly what Deokgu said. Thank you for your good treatment, but I wonder why you are being so good to us. Of course, I don't mean that in an offensive manner. It just... It just feels like overkill as an after-tutorial celebration. I apologize if I have offended anyone."
"Oh, no. I am... Sorry. That's right. Everything will be confusing. It seems that I couldn't read your minds because you all were acting too calmly. When I think about what happened inside, it makes sense that I can't easily trust people. After all, I've gone through the same thing, too. We are sorry for not being able to give you a more detailed explanation in advance."
"Oh, no. I did not say this with that kind of intention."
"I think it would be better to explain the background of this place first."
