Surviving the Game as a Barbarian

56 Episode Witch’s Forest (3)

Priest of Karui.

You have to go up to the 5th floor to change jobs, and unlike the general priesthood, it is a kind of hidden class filled with all kinds of combat spells and curse abilities.

“What is this! You didn’t run away!”

In the worst case, even annihilation was in mind, but as a result, we were able to overcome this danger without harm.

How could that be?

To recap, there were several reasons.

“The priest of Karui… It was, as I heard, a terrifying existence. Bjorn, if it weren’t for you, I’d be in a lot of trouble.”

The weapon was taken away earlier.

Sword, shield, spear, and even Elisha’s staff. At the time, I had no idea. I was very fortunate to have taken the wand back then.

Since I don’t have a staff, it wouldn’t be the same as usual when it comes to deploying spells.

Well, there are other key factors, though.

“As expected, a reliable barbarian is the best. I wondered if Rotmiller had misunderstood something because she was a priest. But I’m just going to slap my head!”

“Me, me too. Bjorn, even when you wield your weapon, uh, how heartbreaking… … .”

A blow inflicted at an unexpected time by both enemies and allies.

Elisa, whose head was broken in one shot, had to be resurrected while absorbing the vitality of her companions.

However, it was not a resurrection to a normal state.

Well, my brain was shattered and then came back to life, but how could my body be okay?

‘Perhaps the reason why I stopped talking like a bastard was because I didn’t recover.’

There were many advantages in many ways.

However, at the same time as a sense of relief, there is also a sense of dread. What would have happened if we had fought in a situation where we were 100% each other?

Well, I think the win rate was about half and half.

Assuming that at least two people die whichever side wins.

It must have been a fierce battle.

Knowing that, they must have been trying their best to cosplay as a survivor.

‘Then, did the boiling of power actually help?’

After completing the review of this case, I simply checked my physical condition.

It was the worst to see.

“[Decreased energy] continues.”

“The speed at which energy is restored is reduced.”

“[Lesser Corruption] continues.”

“The speed at which wounds heal is reduced.”

“[Tracking] continues.”

“The position of the character is transmitted to the caster.”

“[The Spirit Walk] continues.”

“When the character moves, slight pain occurs.”

「The [energy decrease] continues… … .”

Shiba, I think I’m going back.

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My eyes are sore and my head feels a bit salty. Somehow, there is no strength in the lower leg.

Who the fuck, how many curses did he put on me?

「Warning: Your character has more than 15 curses stacked. If not healed through divine power or magic, the character’s physical abilities may be permanently reduced.」

condition doesn’t make sense.

Is it a total mess? To be honest, it’s hard to even explain in words how bad it is.

I’m not too worried though.

Because we have wizards on our team.

“Dwalky, I ask for a curse-releasing magic.”

“Hey, you mean to lift the curse?”

No, why are you surprised?

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Make people anxious

“Didn’t you say you can use curse magic?”

“That’s right, but… … .”

yes but so what

As he stared at him to keep talking, Dwalkie said, avoiding his gaze.

“I said I could use some kinds of curse magic, but I didn’t say that I could dispel them… … ?”

huh?

“What kind of bullshit is that?”

“I didn’t enter the tower, but because I was self-taught, I had no choice but to do it. While exploring, I’ve heard that it’s rare to break the curse… … .”

Dwalky continued his excuses from word to word.

In short, it was a really simple story.

“In a word, it meant no money.”

When the situation was summarized in one sentence like a barbarian, Dwalky nodded his head dissatisfied.

“exactly. Because I thought it would be better to learn the things that are most necessary first.”

Yes, we were such a team.

Now, what are you to blame?

They’re all in a similar situation, so complaining here will only make you an ugly person.

Don’t worry about the impossible, do what you can do right now.

“Rotmiller, is there any way to pursue her?”

“… unfortunately there isn’t I’ve been looking for a way to do it for a while, but I can’t even find it.”

Well, that’s right.

little… No, this is pretty annoying.

It seems that some still don’t feel it at all.

“What about your opinion? How dangerous do you think it would be?”

“Well, I don’t know yet. But it is clear that we must leave this place right now.”

“Leave… But where?”

“for a moment! What the hell are you guys talking about?”

I was having a serious conversation with Rottmiller when Dwalky intervened.

I think I’m talking to adults, so I’d like to tell them to stay away for a while… … .

Isn’t he a wizard after all?

We might come up with some good ideas during the discussion, so let’s briefly explain them.

“Didn’t that woman say while running away? that he will never let us go alive. They will definitely come back to us soon.”

“That’s right, if you come again, can’t we just deal with it like it is now?”

No, I mean, would it be that easy?

Is it because it’s your first time entering the labyrinth?

Although she is a wizard, she seems to have lower judgment than Misha.

“It must be a big deal! If you’re fighting monsters and attack from behind, you’ll be in trouble!”

It is common knowledge across the world that the invisible enemy is scarier than the visible enemy.

Even when she came to seek revenge, she must have almost regained her strength.

‘They will be able to determine the timing of the surprise attack first.’

As can be seen by me, who has benefited from the tactic of winning first and foremost, in most fights, initiating is the most advantageous method.

As Rotmiller kindly explained this, Dwalkie kept her mouth shut, terrified.

“The priest of Karui is aiming at us in the dark, so this must be a big obstacle on our journey? Ha ha ha.”

The dwarf, the team leader, smiled and patted Dwalky’s stiff shoulder. … .

The rigid atmosphere did not improve in the slightest.

Haha, you know better, since we just fought 1:5. How troublesome bastards are the priests of Karui.

It was a time when anxiety was gradually increasing.

“Now that this has happened, I think it would be better to enter the Witch’s Forest as soon as possible.”

I offered the only solution to the current situation.

Rotmiller asked briefly.

“The reason is?”

“If you go there, you won’t be able to track us. The curse problem will be resolved.”

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Many of the answers were omitted, but that was enough. Looking at his face, he seemed to understand everything he meant.

“Utilize the topographical characteristics of the Witch’s Forest… … . That’s a reasonable decision.”

Rotmiller nodded.

Was there just one thing in question?

“By the way, didn’t you say it was your first time on the third floor?”

yes it is

So please, before I say anything, please take care of yourself and proceed with this, man.

“… I studied in the library.”

“library?”

Rotmiller tilts his head at the excuses that aren’t mine.

But don’t worry too much.

Sometimes there is a witness right next to you.

“It’s surprising, but it’s true. Bjorn goes to the library every day to read.”

“Wow, barbarians read books?”

“Somehow, unlike other barbarians, the way he speaks is extraordinary.”

Eyes that look like a star flies away.

Now that I’m interested, I hope I can make a decision and do something about it.

“So what do you all think?’

“I agree with your plan.”

Later, when Rotmiller reinforced my argument, the dwarf and Misha followed suit, and a conclusion was quickly reached.

There was only one thing left to do before I left in a hurry.

I said as I watched ‘Hanson’ collapsed like a doll with a broken thread at the same time as Elisa escaped.

“What are you all doing? Without taking off your gear?”

No matter how urgent it is, you should bring what you need.

Are we explorers?

Defeating predators and monsters.

***

“If you sell all of them, it will be over 6 million stones.”

Is it because it’s a 3rd floor looter?

The drum items spit out by ‘Hanson’ were at a different level from those I had met before.

Of course, if you divide by 5 here, your income will be roughly the same as back then.

“Really! It’s not that one person can carry more than 1 million stones! Anyway, I’m glad that the taxes this year were easy!”

“With that money, I can learn a few more spells! Ah, I will definitely learn the curse-releasing magic this time!”

Dwalkie and Misha, who got a lot of money in an instant, drew their own future with joy.

But me, Rotmiller, and the dwarf were silent, laughing vaguely.

Hey, no matter how much money you earn in the labyrinth, it doesn’t matter if you survive and return to the city.

“These loot will be sold later in the city and then settled.”

For reference, during the trip, the three of us with expandable backpacks decided to share the loot.

Because no one can fathom the path ahead.

During the expedition, someone may die, lose a backpack, or attempt to bounce with one.

However, I was a little surprised by this process.

‘I thought of a dwarf, but Misha must also be the owner of an expandable backpack… … .’

Contrary to the impressions he had shown so far, was it a style of saving money thrifty?

Unexpectedly, Misha may be smart in terms of finances.

“Then let’s go.”

We gathered the loot, cleaned up the camp and left the place in a hurry.

Rotmiller took the lead and found the way, and the rest followed behind, being alert to any surprise.

In the battle of monsters, he used Rotmiller’s sense of smell to avoid as much as possible and focused only on movement.

how long has it been since

「Warning: Your character’s energy is constantly decreasing. Permanent if not resolved promptly… … .”

It seems like it will be

After wearing a curse and moving for about 5 hours, almost as if running, my body doesn’t make sense.

If it wasn’t for the stats such as magic resistance and darkness resistance obtained from vampires, he would probably have collapsed from exhaustion earlier.

“Bjorn, you… Are you okay?”

“I can handle it, so don’t worry.”

I pretended to be okay with the dwarf’s worries, but to be honest, I’m not okay with it at all.

Unlike these guys who have two or three damn curses on them, that crazy b*tch only threw curses at me countless times.

Even this curse was placed only on me.

‘Damn energy loss… … .’

low energy.

A dog-like skill that significantly lowers the stamina recovery consumed whenever a character moves or takes an action.

For reference, since stamina is separate from vitality, no matter how high the natural regeneration power is, it is of no use.

‘If it’s a game, do you think there’s 30% left?’

In the game, when the stamina gauge drops below 10%, the character does not move.

In the case of NPCs, there were a lot of times when I was whining while saying that I would rather be killed.

But I’m not quite there yet.

Of course, it must be insanely hard.

But not enough to die.

I can still survive with my mental strength.

So, I guess there’s still plenty of room left.

「Achievement」

Condition: The energy level drops to 5% or less.

Reward: Permanently +1 Spirit.

Cancer, of course it will.

If you don’t think like that, you can’t survive.

Let’s just focus on the positive aspects.

Even though it was a little too much, the destination is slowly approaching, isn’t it?

“Seeing that the soil is damp, I think we will be there in ten more minutes.”

A journey of about 5 hours.

Contrary to fear, we reached the Witch’s Forest without a single attack.

‘If you’ve come all the way here yet, it means your body hasn’t recovered much that year.’

There is a reward in rushing to the point of being overworked.

At least I don’t think there’s any chance that b*tch gave up on us.

That’s right, didn’t he even bring out the power of the Dark God in front of us to try to live somehow?

If we, who are witnesses, come back alive, that year will be very embarrassing.

“You have arrived.”

As I heard Rotmiller’s words, I brushed away the thoughts that had filled my head.

After all, it’s best to think of something else when you’re having a hard time.

Were you able to skip 10 minutes?

“This is the witch’s forest… … . For some reason, I’m feeling creepy.”

“Somehow, all the wizards who came here for the first time said that.”

“It feels like an ominous power is vibrating through the forest.”

withered thorns.

A vine wrapped around it like a snake twisted around it.

“Come on, wait! That tree has moved!”

A place where everything comes alive.

Witch’s Forest.

“The character has entered the special area.”

“Field Effect – The Witch’s Forest is granted.”

「Status abnormality [Direction value] is given.」

「The status abnormality [Hearing] is given.」

「Status abnormality [hallucination] is given.」

「The status abnormality [Nociception Enhancement] is given.」

Relying on the torch and stepping into it, the cool air was transmitted through her skin.

「All status effects except field effects will lose their effect.」

Ha, I think I’m going to buy some now.

***

“Bjorn Yandel”

Level: 3

Body: 155 / Spirit: 91 (New +1) / Abilities: 115

Item Level: 683

Combat Combat Index: 528.75 (New +1)

Essence obtained: Corpse Golem – Rank 7 / Vampire (Guardian) – Rank 5