Surviving the Game as a Barbarian

Episode 61 Survival Rules (4)

7th afternoon.

I mean, it’s been over 80 hours since I fell out of the dwarfs and got wrecked in this damn forest.

“… … .”

I’m still here.

He wanders through the forest without saying a word, staring blankly at the fucking hallucinations and hallucinations that are getting worse day by day.

This is a change that occurred after the first day of distress.

“… … .”

I didn’t say anything other than what was absolutely necessary.

It’s not like we were offended or something.

It just didn’t have the power to do that.

Oh, there is one more change.

“… … .”

I used a rope to connect Misha and myself.

It looks like weaving oysters on a rope.

It’s a know-how that I naturally learned from living in the witch’s forest for a long time.

This way, even if one person falls behind or falls, they can rely on the rope to find each other.

“Bjorn… A little bit slow, go slow… … .”

“i get it.”

I slowed down.

This morning, Misha’s condition rapidly deteriorated.

It wasn’t that he was ill or had a serious injury.

It’s just that fatigue has reached its limit.

thump, thump.

I slowed down my steps, but I keep getting caught in my lower back.

Can’t even keep up with this speed?

After a brief thought, I stopped walking.

“Get up.”

“… … ?”

“It will be better if you close your eyes for a moment.”

“Ha, but… … .”

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Misha wiggles her tail and looks at me.

it must be funny

Actually, looking at the outside, I am several times worse than him.

‘There is no such thing as a beggar like this.’

The cloth clothes worn inside the armor are ripped with holes here and there, and even the iron equipment has corroded marks here and there.

These are all side effects that awakened Misha.

The passive skill of ‘Corpse Golem’, which had been sealed by removing the ring of the Frost Spirit, was activated.

And when fighting monsters, injuries to the extent of rubbing are common in everyday life, and acidic blood splattered every time it happened, so it became what it is today.

‘It’s going to break a lot with just the repair cost.’

I smiled bitterly.

The titanium breastplate and shield, the second-grade material, were in good condition, but the brilliance of the past, which boasted pure white beauty, had long since been lost.

But did I misunderstand something by seeing that smile?

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Misha opened her mouth worriedly.

“I, I am fine. you better rest I will pick it up!”

Thanks for the words… … .

Is that realistically possible?

“Okay, come here.”

Rejecting any further argument, he grabbed Misha’s waist and lifted him up.

I felt lethargic at the light weight.

He didn’t even have the strength to resist.

“I’ll wake you up if there’s a problem, so take a good rest until then.”

“but… … .”

“Write.”

“… Thank you.”

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Misha, draped over one shoulder, finally accepted the situation.

Wouldn’t sleep come right away?

speaks to me in a small voice.

“Biyoreung.”

“Why are you calling me?”

“… like that?”

“Tell me.”

“Hey, it smells good… … .”

Smells good, so what.

You don’t have to say it to the end.

I was curious about the back story, but… … .

Well, I must have been dreaming.

A body that has not been washed for several days, stained with blood and sweat, cannot smell good.

I laughed involuntarily at the sound of a shrill breath that I soon heard.

eating.

Yeah, was it because you guys were all hungry?

No matter how hallucinations or hallucinations are heard, if you are really tired, you will fall asleep anywhere.

The human body is designed that way.

You don’t have to live in any environment for once.

‘Then let’s go on.’

I continued walking through the forest with Missha on.

The desire to put him down next to him and rest with him is like a chimney… … .

I can’t.

“84 hours have passed since you entered the Witch’s Forest.”

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

「The status abnormality [Witch’s Eye] is upgraded to level 5.」

Field debuff [Witch’s Eye].

This is also the real reason why it is recognized only as an area through which the Witch’s Forest passes.

The effect is simple.

If you stay in one place for a certain amount of time, a level 7 monster ‘Canivaro’ will appear, and the ‘set time’ will gradually decrease as the level is upgraded.

The first day lasted about an hour.

And now… … .

‘It’ll be about ten minutes.’

In fact, it got to the point where I had to keep moving.

And the problem is that there are two of us.

Even if Carniva appears, there will be no companions to stop him, and now it must be said that he is half-broken the moment he appears.

Luckily, it took more than 15 minutes to catch him even when he had the stamina.

Theoretically, another cub appears before catching one.

thump, thump.

That’s why I’m walking right now.

I feel like I’m going to get sick because I’m tired, but I still have to walk.

Otherwise, it could be really bad.

‘If you still haven’t seen them, can you stop worrying about them now?’

It’s best to think differently when you’re having a hard time.

After one thought, another topic came up.

Today is the fourth day since I was in distress in the Witch’s Forest.

If Elisha had the means to find us, the time should have come sooner.

It seemed like it would be easier to calm down now.

‘One of the biggest worries is less.’

I don’t know why they can’t find us.

But if you can just guess… … .

There must have been something different there too.

It’s like I’m left alone with Misha right now.

Life is even more dog-like because you never know when or what will happen.

Anyway, how far did you go while avoiding the mobs like that?

Well, I think it’s been at least an hour.

[Brother, why are you leaving me alone?]

I shook my head at a familiar hallucination.

[I will also grant you a lifelong dream, she… Even if my oppa flirts a little bit, will he fall over?]

A woman appeared by the tree, and was staring at me.

White blouse and formal skirt.

And his characteristic arrogant and harsh tone of voice.

… it’s my ex girlfriend

[Is it because you are afraid of being thrown away again?]

Whoops, Shiba… … .

So far, most of it looks like hallucinations, but he doesn’t even have any of that.

It seems that if you come closer and touch it, you will feel the body temperature.

[Oh, you’re sneaky.]

what else does he say

It’s based on my head, and I do the same thing as him.

Well, does it mean that all the hallucinations I’ve heard were actually based on my subconscious mind?

[Oppa, that’s the problem. I always just want to know everything.]

‘That’s recognition.’

Fear of ignorance is an instinct that all living things have.

[Still not too much? On a subject that he doesn’t want to tell anything about.]

‘It was the same with you.’

[yes? What is there that you don’t know about me? You know every part of your body better than me, right?]

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My eyes moved unknowingly at the cynical voice.

There was one change in the visual part.

“… … .”

White blouse and short suit skirt.

So far, it’s the same as before, but black stockings are worn on her long legs.

Previously, it was flesh-colored.

[Your taste is the same.]

Fuck, am I human?

[Abandon that beast girl and come here. You just have to stay with me. Others can’t even understand, can they?]

Uh, is it?

Without realizing it, my feet moved forward.

That was the moment.

[Make me feel good—]

The face of the ex-girlfriend who was smiling bashfully with her arms wide open as if to embrace everything was bizarrely distorted.

Not like a description, really.

Puff-!

A facial muscle that is crushed like a clenched fist.

For some reason, Misha, who should have been on my shoulder, was smashing my ex-girlfriend’s face with her fist.

Like a nimble character, he hits repeatedly.

puck! puck! puck! puck! puck!

what? Is this also an illusion?

As if in a dream, he stared blankly at the scene.

but… … .

[Kyaah!!!]

The sound of scratching the blackboard continued, and I was awakened.

At some point, Misha, who had left my ex-girlfriend silently, came back and grabbed my waist and shook me.

“Okay! Bjorn!”

“Uh, uh… … .”

“I killed the Dryad, so come to your senses!”

what? dryad?

That level 8 monster that appears in the Witch’s Forest with a very low probability and uses the [Enchantment] skill?

Somehow, the hallucinations were much clearer.

「You have killed the Dryad. EXP +2”

「The status abnormality [Enchanted] is canceled.」

In an instant, the situation was understood.

It wasn’t a field effect, it was a skill hit.

“… Thank you. If it wasn’t for you, it would have been a disaster.”

I politely said thank you.

But at that moment.

“Heng, it’s only natural—”

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Misha stiffens and points to one place.

“Huh? Rain, Bjorn? Wow, it seems like the big deal has already been thrown away… … .”

Checking where I was pointing, I nodded involuntarily.

“… It seems so.”

Has it already been 10 minutes in the state of [Fascination]?

Over there, by the bush, a level 7 monster, Carnivaro, was walking slowly.

“kill… … .”

Scattering a gleam of gleaming eyes with murderous intent.

***

Caniva.

A level 7 monster that appears only in the Witch’s Forest.

It is classified as a humanoid undead, and has a fairly high level of intelligence.

The problem, though, is that you only use that intelligence to kill people.

“Blood, wow, flesh… My, let go, la.”

Carnivaro looks at us and points his crossbow.

Already salivating, the fangs protruding outside were glistening with bodily fluids. Well, even if you don’t know him, I’m a barbarian and I’m sure it’ll be quite tasty.

I have a small amount of body fat, so it should be a little chewy.

“Misha, come behind me.”

“Oh, I see!”

First, after sending Misha to the rear, he blocked the gap with a shield.

It was impossible to bounce off once encountered.

Because Carnivaro has a habit of following the prey he has decided on until the end.

In fact, the fighting style was similar to that of a hunter.

「Canivaro has cast [Magic Mine].」

Set traps around.

It is a trap invisible to our eyes, and the moment it approaches, a strong explosion occurs.

Therefore, it is difficult to narrow the distance prematurely.

And in the meantime… … .

「Canivaro has cast [Chasing Arrow].」

arrows fly

An arrow with a high level of accuracy correction that has a power that is incomparable to that of a goblin archer.

Therefore, it is better to block than to avoid.

like this.

Kaang!

Receives an arrow shot from a direct hit at an angle and bounces it sideways.

Last time, while I was blocking the arrows, Misha used a tactic to throw rocks around and destroy the mines.

However… … .

‘Now there is no time for that.’

You have to kill him in 10 minutes.

Otherwise, another guy will appear.

And the process will be repeated over and over again.

until we get lost.

So now there is only one option.

“Misha, sit on my back.”

“What do you mean by that?”

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Misha, who was picking up stones to throw, tilts her head.

But no time to explain.

“I think I’m going to have to push myself this time. So go ahead and do as I say.”

As I spoke strongly, Misha leaned on her back.

Immediately, I dashed forward, protecting my head and upper body with a shield.

Whoops-!

The landmines scattered nearby exploded with every step… … .

I kept running.

“Hey, what the hell is this?!”

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Misha was startled by my appearance, but in fact, there was nothing special about me.

Since waking up from the body of a barbarian, haven’t you been able to overcome most of the crisis with your body?

It is just the same this time.

In the worst case scenario, the only option I had.

Whoops-!

Pain that breaks through pain tolerance.

Every time the explosion sounds, you can feel your legs being chewed in real time.

“Caniva has summoned a [hound].”

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Meanwhile, the summoned wild dogs rush in.

And arms, shoulders, thighs, legs, etc. He shoves his teeth everywhere and shakes his chin.

Whoops-!

Still, he did not stop walking.

Shoot the flying arrows.

Wild dog cubs hanging here and there were dropped by [Flesh Explosion].

went on and on

Then it was a moment.

Whoops-!

The tenth mine explodes, and the body suddenly tilts.

He reached out his other foot to try to find his center, but soon realized it was pointless.

‘It’s disgusting.’

The lower part of my leg was no longer called a foot.

I don’t know if it’s a chunk of crushed meat.

‘Well, if you’ve come all the way here, I’ll take care of you.’

As soon as he realized that further dashing was impossible.

I threw Misha, who was riding on top of me, far away.

“Get rid of it and come.”

No answer came back.

However, Misha’s movement as she leaped into the air was the answer.

Fu-wook!

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Misha, who was doing some agile somersault while hovering, inserted a spear into Caniva’s shoulder instead of his head.

Fu-wook!

A mistake that occurred due to the lack of creative proficiency.

However, Misha made up for her mistake by rotating her body using the spear as an axis, then pulling out the dagger she was wearing on her waist and putting it in the man’s forehead.

And the time it took to get here… … .

‘No matter how long, 5 minutes will never be enough.’

Anyway, I got through this one crisis.

Satisfied with that fact, I fell to the floor.

***

「Warning: Damage has been inflicted on a part of the character’s body. If not treated promptly, it can lead to permanent injury.”

***

after the battle is over.

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Misha hurriedly ran.

and yelled at me

“Bjorn!! What were you thinking of doing that!”

A face that looks like he’s angry, but looks like he’s about to cry.

I answered briefly.

“This was the most likely way.”

There was no other option.

And from now on, what Misha has to do is not to scold or worry about me.

“If that’s explained, can you give me a potion now?”

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Misha’s eyes went blank when I laid down on the floor with my feet chewed and indifferently placed the order.

However, my request was entered into my head, and I poured the potion with my trembling hands.

chee profit.

An advanced potion with a whopping 200,000 stones per bottle.

As expensive as it is, an essential consumable that can recover even from amputation injuries.

But Misha still looked worried.

“Hey, if you get hurt like this, potions won’t heal everything… … .”

Well, it probably isn’t.

「The character’s regeneration power is greatly increased with the [Eternal Life] effect.」

immortal imprint.

Vampire Essence’s high natural regeneration value.

And up to the active skill [Eternal Life].

In terms of games, my natural regeneration level would already easily exceed 150.

Even if it wasn’t an advanced potion, given enough time, it was possible to recover from a limb amputation injury.

If it wasn’t for this in the first place, I wouldn’t have done such a crazy thing.

“Wow, what! I’m never going to get better this quickly… … .”

Even the effects of the potions overlapped and Misha was astonished to see the wounds regenerate quickly.

Seriously, is this a natural reaction because he thinks I only have the Corpse Golem Essence?

In less than a minute, the crushed leg healed.

Unfortunately, he was barefoot.

‘Did you take your shoes off and run? I would have sold it for 150,000 stones.’

From advanced potions to boots.

For an investment in catching a level 7 monster, the loss is huge.

But even if you regret it, nothing will change.

I opened my backpack, put on the leather boots I was wearing, and got up slowly.

Okay, I think my toes feel normal.

“Bjorn, what the hell are you! It’s like pouring a potion and it doesn’t hurt… … !”

“It is the spirit of a barbarian.”

this is real

He didn’t even moan when he ate the Ainardo potion.

Although I am purely a pain tolerant tooth.

Well, isn’t it the logic of the world that only the result should be the same?