Surviving the Game as a Barbarian

58 Survival Rules (1)

“Hey, how did that woman follow me! Didn’t I say the witch’s forest is safe!”

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Misha shouted with a tired face.

“A tenacious b*tch!”

I also agree.

However, if we can reasonably guess the current situation rather than just swearing… … .

Once we entered the witch’s forest, that bastard wouldn’t be able to pursue it alone.

So, you must have searched for a suitable explorer.

Playing the pitiful priest who lost his comrades to vicious looters.

“Look, there seems to be some misunderstanding. That woman is the priest of Karui—”

“What! Now I see that they are not mere plunderers, but followers of an evil evil spirit!”

“No, so that’s not us, that woman—”

“Hurry up and lay down your neck and be condemned by God!”

Soon the dwarf tried to talk, but the man whose brain was pickled under God’s protection only understood what he wanted to hear.

“Davis! Give the mace of the gods to the evil ones! That way, my colleagues who are wandering in Gucheon will be able to put down their grudges and return to the arms of God!”

Simultaneously with Elisha’s cry, the opposing group of explorers pulled out their weapons all at once.

And it’s the same for all of us.

In conversations between explorers, sometimes fists speak louder than words.

“Don’t worry about injuries, just focus on killing your enemies! May Reatlas-sama’s blessing be with you!”

Heal said he would roll like a dog, and the leader of the other side rolled his eyes and rushed towards us.

Shouting out that unique fucking slogan.

“Will the star in the twilight guide us!”

To be honest, it was hard to understand why they would do this to help that b*tch.

I know he seems like a devout believer, but he doesn’t have to be like that with his other colleagues—

“Don’t buy yourself! If we just kill them, our team will have a priest!”

“ooh!”

Oh, that’s what it was.

They’re trying to kill us for practical reasons, not religious ones.

Now that I see it, it’s a reward, and that b*tch seems to have made some promises… … .

Okay, I’ve figured out the situation to some extent.

Koo-!

Once I received the leader’s cub’s ax as a shield, I shouted.

It’s called sowing the seeds of rebellion.

“Jerk the! If the priest comes in, who will leave the team?”

These cubs were a team of five from the start.

That is, when a priest enters, one cub must be expelled from the team.

As I pointed this out from the beginning, the leader bastard exclaimed in bewilderment.

“Oh, don’t be swayed by your evil wit!”

What is the evil wit?

Just looking at it, I guess I didn’t even think about this part.

“Uh, huh?”

As if to prove this, the four explorers, excluding the leader, paused for a moment.

Unfortunately, that time didn’t last long.

“Um, but not me, am I?”

“Hey, isn’t that something to think about later?”

“One of us could die today.”

“I’m a priest and I don’t care. Selling only those equipment will be enough to play for a year.”

Fuck, who’s not the explorer.

Every reason is like a fucking psychopath.

All you need is a cause and money, right?

‘Yeah, it’s good that it’s the same.’

I built a shield wall with the dwarf in earnest and analyzed the opponent’s power.

‘Three melee warriors, two ranged warriors, and one priest in cosplay… … .’

Like the explorers who came to the Witch’s Forest, it’s safe to say that our level difference is almost nonexistent.

Even the number of people is more than one.

This time, there was nothing to judge.

Considering that Elisa was unable to bring out the power of the evil god while cosplaying, it was clearly a disadvantageous situation.

But once you come up with a strategy… … .

‘I’ll have no choice but to kill it with a single blow by surprise.’

So I called the wizard.

“Dwalky!”

No long words were needed.

“Ten seconds! Just wait ten seconds!”

As soon as I called my name, Dwalkie answered that I still had time.

But is it the same thing over there that I ate jjambap?

“You are a wizard! There is a wizard on the other side!”

Recognizing the presence of the Dwalkies from the other side, they attacked with concentration.

The three melee warriors could have been covered by me and the dwarf… … .

Whiy profit-!

It is physically impossible to block the arrows and projectile-type skills that flew towards the chanting Dwalky.

But I wasn’t too worried.

Aren’t we a ‘team’ of explorers?

I don’t have to do it all by myself.

“Wow!”

The flying arrow was struck by Misha with a dagger, and the projectile ability was blocked by Rotmiller with a shield.

And at the same time, the order was completed.

「Real Warb Dwalky has cast the 8th grade attack magic [Ice Lance].」

It’s not a reinforced ice lance, but it doesn’t matter.

The opponent isn’t even a large monster.

This is enough to send you back to the arms of God in one shot at the right moment.

Of course, this is based on the premise that it will hit the critical point.

Whee-!

Prepare to shoot magic at people, not monsters.

The time to show that determination came much sooner than expected.

What kind of decision will Dwalkie make?

Quang-!

Fearless, the ice spear was shot precisely at Elisa’s head.

But unfortunately, it didn’t hit.

This was the reason why explorers were more difficult than monsters.

“Wow, that was dangerous. Are you okay?”

“Yes Yes! Thank you for saving me!”

I knew that magic was being shot, and I also knew that there was a high possibility that it would target her, the priest.

So there was no reason why it couldn’t be stopped.

An explorer who crossed the 3rd floor and headed to the 4th floor must have that much physical ability.

‘… After all, human cubs are the most annoying.’

Uneasy.

Just as Rotmiller and Misha were able to successfully protect Dwalky, our opponents do not suffer from our attacks.

So, it was time to make a final decision.

At this point, I’ve seen enough of the liver… … .

“Dwalky! Use voice control magic!”

“Oh, I see!”

After giving a strong command as if he would not take any questions, Dwalky chanted the spell he ordered without any objection.

voice control.

Simply put, a convenient magic that allows you to do team voices.

Now even if we talk to each other, we can’t hear it from the other side.

I glared at my opponents aggressively and shouted.

“Murad!”

“Why are you calling me!”

“Let’s splash!”

“Uh-huh! That’s a great idea!”

Fortunately, the dwarf with the right to order in an emergency agreed with my decision.

Hell, he must have a head like that.

Even if we win this fight, there is a high possibility that it will be a victory with only scars left. When that time comes, that bastard will use the power of the Dark God without hesitation.

No matter how hard I try, only a bleak future awaits.

“Misha! When you’re ready, get your dwalkies!”

“I see!”

“Hikurod, if I give you a signal, use it!”

“I will!”

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Misha and the dwarf nodded without disagreement.

It was left by Rottmiller, who would take on the most important role, but he didn’t need to be instructed.

If you pretend, you pretend

“When I leave, everyone, follow me closely!”

The only thing I can trust is this guy.

Anyway, it seems that there is nothing more to announce… … .

“Now!”

At the moment I gave the signal, Misha finished preparing for the tulle by wearing Dwalky, who had weak stamina.

And at the same time, the dwarf’s wrist guards lit up.

“Hikurod Murad used [Guardian’s Wrist Guard].”

No.3112 Guardian’s wrist guard.

Once in the game, there was always a 5% damage reduction attached, and there was an effect of increasing the power according to the reduced damage.

By the way, the effect of its use is… … .

“Strongly knocks back enemies and temporarily becomes immune to all harmful effects inflicted on allies.”

Wide area knockback and debuff removal.

As it is a number item of the 3,000th generation, judgment takes precedence over field effects.

「Status abnormal [Direction value] is canceled.」

「The status abnormality [Hearing] is canceled.」

「The status abnormality [hallucination] is canceled.」

「Status Abnormality [Pain Enhancement] is canceled.」

The moment when the three attached melee warriors were thrown out.

The curved field of vision returns to its original state and becomes brighter.

Of course, it doesn’t last long.

I don’t know how hard he’s been beaten, but… … .

‘It would be about 20 seconds at most.’

For reference, this time also takes into account the characteristic of Dwarves, which increases efficiency by 1.5 times when using number items.

But this will suffice.

To make time to run away.

“What are you doing? Don’t jump out!”

Huh, somehow it seems like they are being kicked out all over the place during the expedition.

***

explorer.

A being who first senses the enemy’s movement and guides the team members to an efficient movement.

So, what qualities do you need to become a explorer?

The answer is extremely simple.

‘Data accumulated through prior knowledge and experience on the labyrinth.’

Even with these two, you can find your way on the 1st and 2nd floors. Not to mention the third floor, which is a kind of open world in which the topography does not change.

But from the 4th floor onwards, the story changes.

Well, to be precise, should I start with the Witch’s Forest with the 4th floor portal?

「The duration of the use effect of the number item [Guardian’s Armguards] has expired.」

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

The compass is dead, people’s sense of direction is completely lost, and the only landmarks are trees, but even these trees move as if they were alive.

Therefore, special abilities are required of searchers to find their way from here.

“This way.”

Rotmiller’s main ability was his ‘smell’.

Having adjusted his olfactory stats through essence, he accurately found the way to the 4th floor even in this ghastly forest.

When your sense of smell reaches a certain level, you can smell the scent of magical power, so you find your way through it?

I don’t quite understand it, but that’s roughly the principle.

but… … .

“The explorer over there doesn’t seem to be an ordinary person. Seeing the distance narrowing in the exact direction we are.”

Still, those motherfuckers followed us well.

Of course, I can’t even feel a sign, but… … .

If it’s a Rottmiller then it’ll be like that.

‘Then, in the end, the key is who gets to the 4th floor portal first… … .’

When I was organizing the current situation to be deceived.

Rottmiller said as if he was of the same opinion.

“I’ll speed up from now on.”

Now it’s a race against time.

If we could get there first, we could skip unnecessary battles.

On the other hand, will they catch us up before that?

At that time, we will have no choice but to fight until one of the two is defeated.

‘The problem is that everyone is tired… … .’

Life doesn’t just turn out the way you want it to.

Even more so if that person is tired and in a difficult state.

“Miss Karlstein, give that friend here!”

The dwarf took care of Misha and decided to take over the Dwalkie.

And the accident happened here.

“Ouch!”

In order to save even a little time, it was a real mistake to hand the Dwalkie to the dwarf while running.

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Misha lost her balance and fell.

Fortunately, Dwalkie was taken over by a dwarf and wrapped around it like a luggage… … .

“mouse! I think I have a cramp in my foot! It doesn’t move!”

A rat-like horn.

Just by looking at it, I fell and my ankle sprained.

“Don’t move for no reason, stay still.”

I immediately stopped and grabbed Misha’s back and lifted it up.

And it was the moment I put it around my shoulders.

‘Fuck? What else is this?’

The light disappears and a deep darkness covers my eyes.

There must have been a dwarf with a torch in front of him.

“Rain, Bjorn?”

“… Be quite.”

I calmly opened my backpack and took out a torch.

Then he lit a fire with his hand and put it into the groove of the helmet.

Not surprisingly, until just a few seconds ago, the teammates next to him were nowhere to be seen.

“You must have missed health!”

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Misha shouted like a flagship.

And I answered.

I don’t want to believe it, but… … .

“I guess… It seems so.”

In a matter of a few seconds, I was left behind.

“Then what? Don’t follow me right now!”

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Misha, realizing that, hurriedly urged them, but I chose to stay still.

Anyway, do you know where they went?

“It’s over there! He must have gone that way!”

That’s just in our eyes.

In the Witch’s Forest, you must not rely on sight.

If you go to a strict place and move away from the team, you will only be wasting your time.

“In times like these, it’s best to stay still.”

Trust your colleagues and trust your judgment.

Wasn’t Rottmiller a olfactory explorer?

You know we’re gone by now, so I’m sure we’ll be back soon to find them.

“Hey, Bjorn… … ?”

Ah, uh, um… … .

Surely it should have been… … .

“How long do I have to wait?”

Even after a minute passed, the party that had passed before did not come back.

Damn it, what is it? Should I wait longer for now?

The moment the troubles deepened.

“Aww!”

A short scream could be heard faintly in the darkness.

“Bjorn! I just heard it! It must have been Murad’s voice!”

I can’t be sure, but it seems to be the case.

If it wasn’t for another accident, it’s time to go back to look for it.

but… … .

“It is clear that you are in trouble. I’m going to help right now—”

“Lower your voice.”

“Why?”

“Because we can be at risk too.”

It’s not good to make noise.

You still don’t know what happened over there.

If it was simply an encounter with a monster, there would have been enough room to come to find us.

“So it’s not that we have to go help—”

Even if you want to help in the first place, there is no way.

I don’t know if I can still hear a sound of a certain volume.

You can’t go in the right direction once you hear a scream like a mortal.

The Witch’s Forest is such an area.

“Eup!”

So, for once, I covered Misha’s mouth with my hand.

And focus on hearing.

“… Miller … year … there is.”

“… take a break… … .”

“under… … … … leave … Number, no… … !”

“Write down… quest… … Hatch too… hey … They can run away… … !”

“… … … … .”

“… Gold! escape… … !”

After that, the voices that sounded like a flurry were faintly heard several more times, and after a certain moment they disappeared altogether.

In the forest where not even the sound of the gentle breeze can be heard.

“… … .”

A quiet silence wrapped around me, but I stood still and waited for another five minutes.

There was no return of the missing party.

It was too early to be sure whether they were dead or alive, but one thing was clear.

Wait a little longer and they won’t come back.

That means—

“Damn it.”

I was left alone with a beautician girl.

In a labyrinth of monsters and looters.

Even here, in the middle of the Witch’s Forest, where you can’t even go back without a seeker.

Fuck.