Surviving the Game as a Barbarian

Chapter 100

100 Episode Rumors (2)

The day of the regular meeting.

After a while, all the party members had a meeting at the bar.

It wasn’t the pub we usually met at.

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Man, the dwarf hated it.

[Go elsewhere! It’s clear that the ground isn’t good there!]

It was a pity that the place where the Mozlans suddenly took place for insulting the nobility took place.

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Misha and Rotmiller were right, so I said.

Explorers tend to believe in superstitions.

‘Well, it’s not that I don’t understand… … .’

If ‘luck’ is bad, it’s not unusual to show a sensitive reaction to this kind of thing, as it’s a job group.

However… … .

‘But isn’t this a bit harsh?’

I sighed.

Changing the place for drinking is probably a good thing.

It’s annoying, but that choice didn’t affect reality or anything.

Contrary to the bomb declaration that the dwarf spit a while ago.

“… Why are you not talking?”

I sighed silently, and the dwarf began to wiggle and look at me.

Yes, that kind of conscience remains.

“Wait a minute. I am thinking.”

“Yeah, it is.”

The heavy silence that flows through the drinking party.

I quietly organized my thoughts.

“Once we get things sorted out, you guys are not going to go on an expedition this time.”

Ten days left until the labyrinth opens.

At the last meeting to check the plan, the dwarf has declared his absence from the expedition.

By the way, he wasn’t the only one who commented.

Perhaps they had had a conversation beforehand, Rottmiller and Dwalkie were of the same opinion.

“Heh heh! Once there’s smoke, there’s no saying there’s a fire.”

“Since the matter is a matter, I decided that it would be right to take a break for about a month and watch the progress.”

This isn’t a gang boycott.

In a team of 5 people, 3 people declared non-participation.

The reason is simple.

Rumors of a dimensional collapse soon spread, so he must have been anxious.

Because that’s what human psychology is.

Even if you think logically it won’t, the atmosphere around you is easily swept away.

“All of my former co-workers said they wouldn’t go in this time.”

“Wouldn’t it be better for you to just rest? If it were you, next year’s tax wouldn’t be a problem… … .”

“Even if it’s just one thing, if it really explodes, that’s not the end of it!”

At first, the three people talked like they were sorry, but now they are even worried about me.

“… Bjorn, what are you going to do?”

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Misha carefully asks my doctor.

It wasn’t hard to convince.

He sheds light on what he learned from Ghostbusters, and if you take the time to convince them, they’ll change their minds too.

However… … .

‘You don’t have to do that.’

It’s not bad if you think about it.

It’s been over three months since I’ve been to ‘Blood Citadel’.

‘I’d rather be fine. Anyway, sooner or later, I tried to enter the labyrinth separately with a reason.’

In the beginning, it is normal to clear the crack on the 1st floor whenever the cooldown is up.

“If you think like that, there is nothing you can do. Then, this time, it will be just the two of us.”

“Eh? me or me?”

“Then you were going to let me go alone?”

“Uh, it’s not… … .”

no what is it

Just looking at it with a face that I don’t want to go.

“If you’re that worried, just be alone—.”

“Hey, you barbarian! Isn’t it the first thing to do a request properly? While trying to say something a little prettier than usual!”

beautifully?

Well… … .

“… Will you come with me?”

“So, are you going to spend it alone?”

Well, I don’t know what to do… … .

“Anyway, that’s it.”

A decision has been made.

This time into a rift.

***

“Outside! Outside!”

Coincidentally, the very next day the dwarf declared his absence, notices were posted throughout the city.

It was an official document stating that the rumors related to the dimensional collapse that were officially distributed by the royal family were nothing more than unfounded myths.

‘It’s really just what he said.’

There was also talk about the Tarutein school in the official document.

Was he deliberately spreading such rumors because he was blinded by research?

It was a little surprising.

Although it was purchased with 40,000 GP, he could predict the situation with such accuracy.

“Ha ha ha! Bjorn! Did you see that?”

Anyway, in the evening the dwarf found me.

And with a happy face, he retracted the declaration he made yesterday and said that he could now enter the labyrinth.

but what about this

I’ve already decided which rift I’m going to go into.

“What? Do you want to go in together? I can’t do that because I’ve already been commissioned!”

“yes? A request?”

I recited the answer I had prepared.

It was clear that if we hunted together with Misha, we would not make much money.

So that’s why I was commissioned.

As it was a escort request in the labyrinth, he had to protect him until he returned to the city.

“Perhaps… Can’t you say you don’t?”

“I’ve already received the advance payment, are you going to break my promise?”

“Well, it’s not… … .”

A perfect answer with no room for negotiation.

The dwarf had no choice but to turn his shoulders down.

hey what do you say here?

In the end, the cause of this incident must lie in the person’s declaration of absence.

‘Jeep, seeing that kind of thing makes me feel pity again.’

Even if it wasn’t this time, in the end, Misha and the two of them would have escaped with an excuse.

Because it’s impossible for the five of us to go into the rift.

Aside from the fact that there is more to share, the risk to bear increases.

‘Still, this is probably right.’

I tried to erase my regrets.

I wonder if it was Misha who had built a relationship of trust that went beyond a simple colleague. It is foolish to open ‘Hidden Peace’ to the other three.

thud.

As soon as the dwarf left and the door closed, Misha rushed in.

“A escort commission? When did you get that?”

“never mind. It’s just a bit of a wrap around.”

“Are you looking around?”

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Misha tilts her head as if she doesn’t understand.

I told you frankly.

I’m going to go into a rift on my next expedition.

There is a way that ordinary people don’t know.

“Did you even find that out in the library?”

“Well, that’s it.”

“Well… But why are you keeping it a secret from Hikurod? Wouldn’t it be nice to go in together?”

A question that sounds so pure.

I asked with a grin.

“Misha, have you ever talked to anyone about signing a contract with a soul beast with the ring of Frost Spirit?”

“yes? Didn’t you?”

“Really nobody?”

“You told me to keep it a secret.”

“It did.”

I nodded and continued.

“But what do you think it would be like if it was Hikurod? When I asked you the same thing, do you think I would have kept it well?”

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Misha thought for a moment and then shook her head.

“… If it’s Hikurod, I don’t think it would be strange if we were drinking and flirting around.”

“What if it’s a Dwalkin or a Rotmiller?”

“Well… , Dwalky must have made a mistake even with his bare mind, and Rottmiller… I don’t know.”

Are all human eyes the same?

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Misha’s predictions were surprisingly close to what I had been thinking.

Except for Rot Miller.

‘Actually, he is the easiest to understand.’

Rotmiller would have kept a secret.

And I thought to myself how I knew such information and thought it suspicious inside.

“ah! That’s why I kept it a secret!”

Anyway, by this point, Misha seemed to understand what I was trying to say.

However, did another question arise?

“Then what about me? Why are you talking to me?”

There are several reasons.

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Misha is surprisingly meticulous and has a heavy mouth.

I can’t lie by nature on such a topic.

So, you can check in real time whether the secret has been spread or not just by asking.

However… … .

Once again, one word will suffice.

‘Cause I’m a barbarian

“You are someone you can trust.”

“… Hib!”

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Misha started hiccuping.

***

Eight days until the day the labyrinth opens.

Again, it went by quickly because I was doing what I had to do.

To summarize briefly… … .

First day.

As the destination was a crack, there were quite a few things to prepare.

equipment first.

[You want to buy equipment again?]

[It’s not a life, it’s an enchantment.]

I gave attributes to my mace and Misha’s twin swords.

“The energy of lightning permeates the equipment.”

「A portion of the damage dealt with this equipment is converted to Lightning attribute.」

The total cost is 600,000 stones.

It is a temporary enchantment that lasts only 30 days, but the two of you are trying to clear the rift, so the investment was not worth it.

[If you’re going to do it anyway, why not give it a permanent grant?]

[In that case, it is twenty times more expensive.]

[…] … .]

And I bought some consumables.

Items related to lightning properties, such as thunder candles and lightning scrolls.

In all, it was only about 300,000 stones, but it was not in high demand, so I had to go around to sell products.

Ah, one last time.

[…] Are you really buying this expensive thing?]

[I bought an expandable backpack, but what are you doing with this?]

[But, isn’t this consumable? It disappears when you use it!]

After much deliberation, I also purchased a bottle of the highest quality potion.

The purchase price is 1.03 million stones.

However, the best potion could not be said to be an investment for cracks. It’s just that I’ve been wanting to stock up on a bottle for a long time now, and I’m just desperate.

For an explorer who wanders around without a priest, the best potion is like another life.

[If you really need to spend it, you won’t think it’s a waste of money.]

[Um, by the way… … .]

[After all, it’s paying for the two of us, so it’s not too burdensome.]

For reference, the cost of about 2 million stones so far was drawn from a public account.

[Ugh, so you’re done spending money now?]

[Once you are finished.]

[…] … ?]

Second day.

From the morning breeze, we headed to the holy land.

This time as well, the chief of the tribe welcomed him.

[Bjorn, son of Yandel! I heard your rumors! How proud of you! To get a cool new nickname, Knight Crusher!]

Unlike the last time I passed by briefly, the chief praised me for a long time.

Rumors about me have already spread in the Holy Land, so the young warriors are on fire?

Anyway, it was a meaningless time, so I gave a rough answer and headed to the shaman’s tent.

and… … .

[Keukkuk, warrior, you are also resourceful. You’ve been making enough money in just two months.]

After paying a whopping 4 million stones, the immortal imprint stage 4 was activated.

「I have activated the 4th level of immortal imprinting. Spirit and soul power will increase.」

“Spirit value increases by +30.”

“Abilities will increase by +10.”

This time, I got entangled with the baron, and the whole thing I made was blown away… … .

In the end, it was a business that remained.

Aside from ‘spiritual power’, which gives a strong resistance bonus to mental magic or status abnormalities.

It is safe to say that there is no way to increase the ‘Spirit Power’ that plays the role of MP except for leveling up and some essences.

third day.

After returning to the dormitory in a state of almost kneading and fainting, as soon as I woke up, I checked the MP change.

[Giantization] Duration time increased by 1.5 times.

[Why are you doing this since morning? Come on and wash up. Let’s start with dinner.]

Since Misha arrived just in time, we had a simple breakfast.

A daily routine that happens every morning.

[Are you going to the library? Can I go with you?]

[you… … ?]

[What, that expression! Sometimes I also want to read a book!]

After dinner, I went to the library with Misha.

But why?

[Parsityev.]

Ragna cast the normal [Book Detection] magic.

[Special Book Detection] Not magic.

It was strange, so I asked, and a strange answer came back.

First of all, since it’s a ‘special’ secret, you can’t write it in front of others?

[Well, if that’s the case, shouldn’t you just talk quietly to me?]

[That too. Did you say Karlstein? I hope you will forget what you just heard.]

what?

I didn’t want to think about it, so I just took Misha inside and read a book.

Fourth day.

He visited the tower and helped Raven’s research.

Note that this was the last collaboration.

That’s it, I filled all the counts.

Now you don’t have to come here every week from now on.

[You suffered.]

[Thanks for knowing.]

[Hey, I really mean it… … . Anyway, don’t die.]

As it was a business relationship, the farewell was brief.

However, contrary to expectations, Raven did not retrieve my horse tower pass.

[Come here if something happens. Oh, I don’t mean to bother you by coming here every now and then… Do you know what I mean? It seems that Yandel is often involved in unusual things. I guess I’ll be curious about what’s going on too.]

[I get it.]

Incidentally, on the way out, I ran into an old man, who surprisingly didn’t show any interest in me.

It’s not like anger or nothingness… … .

It was truly complete indifference.

Then I realized one thing.

This old man had suspected me as an evil spirit from the first meeting.

So I guess I just pretended to be friendly back then.

The fifth day, the sixth day, the seventh day.

From then on, each day went on as usual.

In the morning, I ate with Misha, and during the day I practiced by competing with Misha, and in the evening I went to the library and read a book.

Time flies, right now.

“Everyone, back off!”

The long-awaited time has finally come.

aah

A dimensional square with many explorers.

A dazzling brilliance that began to burst from its center.

“Bjorn son of Yandel! Thanks for your advice today! I’ll go in first!!”

“Behel—la ah ah ah ah!!”

As soon as the city and the labyrinth were connected, a group of barbarians who were nearby rushed into the portal.

Do you even know how to say thank you?

Why are we barbarians so polite?

“Ha ha ha! To have a good senior like you, I envy them.”

“I just showed you the way.”

“Hey, it’s embarrassing.”

For reference, I currently have a dwarf, Rottmiller, and Dwalky next to me. It seems that even three people can get in because you can’t blow a month away.

“be careful. When someone is kind, I always suspect him.”

“Ha ha ha! Do you think I look like those little barbarians?”

… similar in fact.

Well, I don’t think I’ll do well with Rottmiller.

It’s only going to be on the second floor this time, so even the three of us wouldn’t be too dangerous.

“Then we should go inside too… … . Aren’t you guys coming in?”

“Ah, we haven’t had a client yet.”

“Right. Then tomorrow… No, see you later!”

Anyway, after a short greeting, the three of them entered the labyrinth first. But I just stayed in place and watched people fall endlessly.

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Misha asked curiously.

“Bjorn, aren’t we going in?”