Surviving the Game as a Barbarian

54 Episode Witch’s Forest (1)

“Then you mean they were the looters then?”

Rotmiller nodded at the dwarf’s question. And this made the situation clear.

There would be no such coincidence that the guys who were proudly looting on the 3rd floor happened to come to us after being chased by a monster.

“I don’t know who it is, but they’re aiming at us.”

“I don’t know why, but it is. Maybe he’s pretending to be chased and trying to get in between us.”

Rottmiller, who affirmed my words, added his own opinion.

I had the same thought.

“Well, then, what to do about your health now!”

what do you do how do you do

Luckily, thanks to Rottmiller, we were able to recognize their craftsmanship early.

“I think you should take advantage of this opportunity.”

“Are you using it?”

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Misha tilted her head.

However, there is not enough time to explain the reason in detail.

It seems like they have already arrived.

“Boo, light! It’s a light!”

Simultaneously with a man’s cry, three men and women soaked in blood and sweat rushed into the radius of our torch.

“If you are not confident in acting, just sit still and watch.”

Whispering, he made eye contact with Rottmiller. Then he nodded slightly.

Also, I get along well with this guy.

Even the dwarf who was worried at the bottom seemed to understand exactly what I meant.

Then let’s start slowly.

“Don’t come any closer.”

Seeing them running, I immediately grabbed my shield and went forward to block the way.

“Hey, hey! The party was annihilated. Help! The case will be… … !”

A desperate yet urgent expression.

This guy is good at acting too.

Is it normal to be a looter?

“Put down your weapons.”

“Ha, but there’s a monster behind it!”

A human uncle in his early thirties pointed back.

A horde of orcs chasing them from beyond the torch’s radius was staring at them.

“Chwi, Chwiik!”

As the number of people increases, it is difficult to approach them, but we do not know how long that will last.

So please let us in.

It was self-evident that that was what the old man was trying to say, but so what?

“It is your choice. Either put down your weapon or go out.”

I spoke stubbornly once more, and the answer did not come easily.

It would be troublesome to do

“… … .”

In the labyrinth, weapons are the same as life.

Perhaps we were not even aware of it, but we were doubting inside.

But it doesn’t matter.

No matter what choice they make, we have nothing to lose.

“… put it down.”

As soon as the decision was made, the mustache man dropped his weapon on the floor, and the other two followed and threw it away.

‘Did you try to be greedy?’

While I was satisfied with the choice, I was also a little worried. You’re taking such a risk, they’re looking at us?

There was no reason to even guess.

“Okay then, come back slowly. As far as possible, keep them all apart.”

“Hey, there’s no need to do this, right? We just help… … .”

“If you want help, do as I am told.”

“i get it.”

Then, as they arrived one by one as instructed, Rotmiller approached and checked the presence of hidden weapons.

“… There doesn’t seem to be any threat.”

“Right. Murad, you watch them.”

“Oh, I see!”

The dwarf stiffened and nodded his head, and walked like a North Korean soldier, matching his arms and legs.

For some reason, a sigh escaped me… … .

Fortunately, looking at their faces, it seems that they didn’t feel any awkwardness in their actions.

“Chwi, Chwiik… … .”

“Chwiik, Chwiik, Chwiik-!”

After that, leaving the dwarf with the trio of looters, and keeping an eye out for the orcs, they soon turned their backs and left.

Even the Orcs considered it a great risk to fight such a large number.

‘Anyway, all of the monster cubs are clever.”

Well, it’s nothing compared to human cubs.

In any case, avoiding a useless battle was good news for us.

Given a new problem, it would be very tiring to even pay attention to the battle with the orcs.

“Oh, I thought I was going to die… … .”

As soon as the group of orcs disappeared, the woman who was one of the three of them sat down on the floor with a whistling sound.

But, did you wake up late?

She stood up on the floor with a look on her face and bowed politely to us.

“ah! My name is Elisa. Thank you for saving us!”

But is it because of the ribs exposed through the torn top?

“Okay, heh heh. This is Hikurod Murad.”

The dwarf coughed and turned his head.

It didn’t seem like he was acting innocently.

When you see that your head is turned, but your gaze is still directed to one place.

“It was Mr. Murad! So what’s this guy’s name?”

“This is Bjorn, son of Yandel.”

“Oh, I see!”

A woman who introduced herself as Elisa came up to me and grabbed my hand.

And he bowed his head again as before.

Of course, this time, the chest bone was emphasized.

“Ha, I really lived thanks to you! What would have happened if I hadn’t met you… … .”

It’s a bonus that he vomited out his panting breath and spat out a voice that seemed to tickle his ear canal.

Now that I look at it, it seems that it was for this reason that only he had his top torn a lot out of the trio… … .

“Bjorn! Your eyes are dazzling!”

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Misha misunderstood my sincerity and muttered.

However, the misunderstanding was not resolved here.

There will be a chance soon.

“Name them one by one.”

First of all, in order to clear the doubts from them, I started with a simple investigation of the hukou.

The first person to introduce himself was the mustache uncle who was presumed to be the leader.

“Hans Argoda.”

what?

“… Hans?”

“It’s a common name, do you think there are people with the same name?”

“Ah, um, what… That’s it.”

I nodded awkwardly.

Hans A was cut in the head by my shield and died.

I haven’t seen Hans B since I accidentally got advice at a drinking party.

And Hans C, whom I met today, this mustache uncle here seems to be taking the steps of A.

Anyway, he’s done and next.

“My name is Irita Taison.”

Tason, a blonde spearman with a tall physique.

His age is estimated to be in his mid-twenties, and he cannot find any special features.

If I had to pick it up, how about showing politeness?

“It was a situation I was wondering if it was this far, but thanks to it, I was able to escape. Thank you again.”

When Tason bowed 90 degrees to the changjab, Elisa made a fuss with her characteristic, natural tone.

“Really! If it weren’t for you, what kind of situation would you be in now? Reatlas must have guarded us!”

“Reatlas?”

At one word, Rotmiller stiffened.

Then he carefully spoke to Elisha.

“Perhaps… So Miss Elisha—”

“Oh, I haven’t told you my last name yet. My name is Elisa Behenk. as you see… … .”

Elisha wiggled her tail, checked her clothes, and cried.

It was originally a white outfit, torn here and there and covered in sweat and dirt.

“… Not as you can see? But for now, I’m serving Raatlas-sama!”

“her!”

“You really were a priest.”

While the dwarf just let out a brief exclamation, Rotmiller closed her eyes and drew a brief sign of her name in front of Elisa.

Wow, this guy is good at acting.

“Will the star in the twilight guide us… … .”

“Yes, the stars in the twilight will guide us.”

Did you think it was cooked rice?

Elisha also smiled brightly, faced him, and drew a sign. And at the end of this, in an instant, the vigilant air faded.

Well, at least that’s how it seemed to them.

‘We all know he can’t be a real priest—’

“Elissa, would you mind looking at my wounds if it’s okay with you?”

what?

“I’m sorry! I should have helped you with that first… … .”

I hope it’s not an impersonation, but a real priest?

While flinched at the unexpected development, Hans C showed a stab wound by kicking his shirt.

Then Elisha memorized a prayer spell, and brought her white, glowing hand to the wounded area.

But how are you?

🥺🥺-

The wound healed really quickly.

It was a real divine power that could not be disputed even after watching everything with suspicious eyes.

How can you be sure if you haven’t seen it?

First of all, the sound is different from the potion, and just looking at the expression on that Hans C over there.

Isn’t it gentle as if there was no pain at all?

“Will the star in the twilight guide us… … .”

Would it have been an unexpected development?

Rottmiller, who was flustered for a moment, soon regained consciousness and drew a continuous sign.

It was like a sentient being who witnessed a miracle right before their eyes.

It seemed a bit exaggerated to my eyes, but in fact, this is probably a normal reaction given the structure of the worldview.

Just as heterogeneous races grow up in holy places, most human children learn to write and accumulate knowledge through temples from an early age.

The weight of the name of the priesthood is different.

“ah! So can we get our weapons back now?”

Elisha asked naturally.

He spoke as if he only realized that he had no weapons. Perhaps it was the paving stone for this that showed divine power.

It must have been because of this trust that I made the bold decision to throw away my weapon earlier.

But what about this?

“I can’t.”

“Yes Yes?”

Staring at her with a puzzled expression, I acted naturally. Well, there’s no need to reveal that you already know your identity.

“I know you are a real priest. But then what do you mean?”

I am a barbarian who believes in ancestors.

I didn’t receive anything from the priests, so it’s not strange to react like this.

Then Elisa smiled awkwardly and looked at Rotmiller and Dwalkie, both human beings.

It looks like you’re trying to get some help… … .

I stubbornly left room.

“The return of the weapon is when they leave after receiving their reward.”

“Bo, compensation?”

“What are you surprised at? Whether you’re a priest or something, as long as you’ve entered the labyrinth, you’re an explorer. You have to follow the convention.”

“Ah, yes… I’ve heard of such a custom. then… How much can I give you?”

I pretended to think for a moment and then said.

“It would be about 2 million stones.”

“… What, what?”

Elisha asked as if she had heard something wrong.

But I was honest.

“Isn’t that an unreasonable request?”

Cancer, this is good enough.

I’ve heard bad guys rob them of their equipment in return for their lives.

“Don’t waste it, think of it as the price of your life.”

“However… We don’t have that much money, do we?”

You already know that.

Where are the guys carrying cash with them when they enter the labyrinth?

Now that we have the expected answer, it’s time to move on to the next move.

“I’m not asking you to lower the price. At least go outside—”

“Can not be done. I don’t believe in the words of my fellow countrymen. If you don’t have the money, pay in kind.”

“… In-kind?”

“Well, I think that’s enough armor for that man.”

When he pointed to Hans C with his index finger, Hans frowned. However, after exchanging eyes with Elisa a few times, he sighed deeply.

“Uh-huh, yes, it wouldn’t hurt to save lives this much. Instead, there are conditions. I will stay with you tonight until our fatigue is relieved.”

“good night.”

I nodded willingly.

The intention is clear, but what can’t you do if it’s not a promise you’ll ever keep?

“Irita, can you help me?”

“It is.”

Hans C, who took off his heavy armor with the help of Changjab, who was next to him, handed the equipment to Rotmiller.

Alright, once I took off one cub’s armor.

‘Once this is enough, I think we start by taking everything we can steal… … .’

“Well, now that the price has been paid, shall we return our weapons to you?”

I couldn’t take it anymore and smiled brightly.

To be honest, I didn’t think it would turn out this well… … .

“… Why are you laughing?”

Hans C looked at me and asked with a firm face.

I was rude and didn’t answer.

Just as I didn’t solve Misha’s misunderstanding that my eyes looking at Elisa earlier were gloomy.

Even if you don’t tell me, you’ll find out soon enough.

“Is that Yandel over there? If you ask for more here, we’re in trouble—”

“Oh, that’s not going to happen.”

I answered and struck Elisha in the head with a mace,

Puff-!

“Hey, Elisa-sama!!!”

In any game, breaking the healer’s head is a national rule.