Surviving the Game as a Barbarian

Episode 74 Ghostbusters (3)

Sitting by the fountain, I forgot my lunch box.

The menu is potato stew, bread, and vegetable salad with beef.

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Misha is sitting next to him.

“Bjorn, eat some of this.”

“Give me meat… … ?”

“I ate a lot while making it earlier.”

if so what

Chew and swallow the meat that Misha gave you.

How long have you been eating beef?

It melts in your mouth.

However, the sad thing is that it must be difficult to fully appreciate the taste due to the gaze flying from the side.

“Didn’t you just say it was Bjorn?”

“Then the author must be a little Balkan.”

“Hmm, I can’t seem to find anything special on the outside… … .”

At some point, wherever I went, people started to recognize me from time to time.

Invitation to join a clan, offer to recruit a team.

I’m guessing it’s something like this… … .

“Hey, are you really a little Balkan?”

There are people who come here for nothing and argue or bother to talk about it.

Hey, can’t you see people eating?

It must have been the last spoonful.

“Misha, wake up.”

“yes?”

“I’m done eating, so I’ll go soon.”

We quickly settled our seats and left the fountain.

I could hear some muttering from behind, but I didn’t cross the line while following him.

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Misha glanced behind her and murmured.

“Something strange. I thought that people recognized this and that only really great people were like that… … .”

what? Are you arguing?

Still, I know what you want to say.

It must be awkward when the people around you suddenly become famous.

‘It’s a small Balkan… … .’

In the game, there was nothing to lose if the reputation level went up.

It was because I was able to receive a type of quest that I couldn’t receive, or a high-priced quest came in out of nowhere.

Above all, if the reputation level is low, it is impossible to enter the first zone, the Imperial Karnon, so it was essential for the game to proceed.

However… … .

‘I don’t know if this is good or not.’

Where I am now is not just a game.

A world where players are treated as evil spirits and put on the guillotine of the tribe they discover.

If the name suddenly becomes known, it is certain that there will be unwelcome interest.

However… … .

‘Because I had no choice but to live.’

In order to gain something, you have to give up something.

He obtained the essence of an orc hero, saved his life, and gained several other benefits.

So, I’ll have to bear with this.

“Then I think I’m done with today’s work.”

After returning the equipment I had entrusted with repairs, buying various necessary items, and visiting the auction house while I was there to see if there were any items worth buying, the sun began to set.

‘I’ll have to go back to my dorm and come up with a nurturing plan.’

“I’m going back now, what are you going to do?”

In fact, it’s about going back slowly.

However, Misha suddenly blurs her tail.

“Ah, that… … .”

what? It just makes people anxious.

As I stared at her with her eyes telling me to speak, Misha looked me in the eye and said cautiously.

“… I was going to visit the family for a while.”

“droughty?”

“yes. Maybe tomorrow or the day after tomorrow he will be there.”

“Right.”

Why do you say this while looking at people?

If you have a schedule, you have it.

It’s family affairs, so it’s not my area to interfere.

It’s not like there’s nothing to worry about, he’ll take care of it.

“cheer up.”

Still, I decided to give some words of support.

Because they also know what kind of existence the family is to him.

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Misha grinned.

“Well, it seems like I’m getting a little bit stronger… … .”

okay?

After all that, it seems that there is no mage in his voice.

It looks like you need to push your back.

Of course, the barbarian way.

puck-!

“Ouch! You ignorant barbarian senile!”

What was Misha shouting in shock anyway?

“It’s better.”

“Ising, I’ll be back in two days anyway, so until then, take care of yourself and eat well, okay?”

I replied with a grin.

“i get it.”

This is a change that occurred after returning to the city.

He said he would treat me as a benefactor, was that what he meant?

For some reason these days, you act like a mother.

***

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Misha and I parted from the carriage platform.

He’s a family member, and I got into the wagon heading to District 8, where the hostel is located.

The body shakes with every creaking.

I had nothing to do, so I closed my eyes and started thinking as if I was entrusting myself to the waves.

‘It would be better to stay on this team for a while.’

By eating the essence of an Orc Hero, his specs jumped at once.

In fact, even if you fill out and submit an application, you will be promoted to level 6 explorer.

He even had a reputation for being a small Balkan, so he might be able to upgrade to level 5 at once.

In other words, it is possible to find a better team if you like.

‘It would be difficult to take Misha instead.’

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Misha’s combat power is nothing more or less than that of a level 7 explorer.

There is, of course, plenty of potential to go to the upper ranks.

Not only did I get the Soul Beast this time, but [Ganghwa], the transformational superpower, was the decisive reason I decided to raise him as a companion.

In that sense… … .

‘Is the first task Misha’s level up?’

I have made my final decision.

It would be effective to focus on Misha’s growth for a while.

‘First of all, I should raise the level of the soul beast contract, and if possible, I’ll have to do the next expedition there. Because that essence may come out. Oh, I think it would be better to change the main weapon if possible… … .’

As we were planning Misha’s upbringing process in detail, we arrived at our destination at some point.

‘Who, I don’t know anything else, but if I change my accommodation later, I’ll have to catch it near the platform.’

It is a kind of station area.

I don’t think the house has to be that expensive.

Tub.

I got off the wagon and skillfully found my way and headed home.

Go straight and turn left at the candy store.

Then, when you see the statue of the Immortal King, the road forks on the right.

After another 5 minutes, you will find the central plaza… … .

“I will start the execution!”

Damn, you’ve been quiet for days.

You can see crowds gathered in the usually empty square.

Everyone raises their heads high and looks at the guillotine.

Sigh-!

A sight that no longer looks so terrifying.

But I have no desire to pay any attention to it.

So, he let out a creepy sound through one ear and hastened his steps.

But even so, my subconscious sensed a strange part based on the given visual information.

‘… Why are there so few people today?’

I’m not talking about the crowd gathered under the guillotine.

Death row inmates scheduled to be executed today.

It is common to execute sentences by dozens at a time, but today there are only four.

‘Somehow today, I don’t seem to see people waiting in front of me to eat blood.’

At the same time as the head sensed the question.

A murmur, which was blurry like a background sound, begins to be heard accurately.

“I was expecting it to be a demon, isn’t it?”

“Oh, I will. I am bleeding too.”

“Isn’t it disgusting? To pretend to be a human on the subject of evil spirits.”

what, demons?

Without realizing it, my steps stopped.

When I turned my head to check the guillotine, I saw death row inmates trembling and waiting for their turn.

There were three left.

“I, not me! I mean no!”

“What are you doing? Without re-gagging.”

A young looking fairy girl.

A Dwarf male who appears to be of the same age as a dwarf.

and-

“Uhhh!!”

A barbarian with a familiar face.

Sigh-!

The fairy’s head rolls down and goes into the barrel provided, and the next dwarf kneels to death.

However, my eyes were fixed on one place only.

‘Tarikan son of Lien.’

Yes, that was the name.

The name of that barbarian over there, trembling with terrified eyes and fearful.

‘Chiba, I was worried about what you were doing… … .’

Awkward barbarian tone.

fearful personality.

A weak mind that wants to lean on someone.

Because there are too many guesses, I don’t even know what I did wrong to reveal my identity.

But somehow I felt that way.

‘I guess I didn’t photograph the weapon with the money I gave.’

There is no basis.

That’s because the weapon must have been stolen before putting it on the custody. But for some reason, I keep thinking that he might not have entered the labyrinth again this time.

‘Why?’

I was seriously thinking about the source of my unfounded intuition.

“Uhhh!!”

He had been quietly shivering, but suddenly he began to writhe.

Also, the gagged mouth constantly moves as if trying to say something, and the wide-eyed eyes point towards me.

It’s probably not a coincidence.

“Ugh! Oops!”

Did you know me from afar?

Well, I am the only barbarian among them, so I must have stood out from afar.

“What! Why don’t you get down on your knees?”

Eventually, overpowered by the people, he thrust his neck under the blade of the guillotine.

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Meanwhile, he wanted to say something.

Staring at me, who was mixed in the crowd.

“Uh, uh, uh!!”

I couldn’t figure it out

What does that crushed clamor mean?

Do you want help?

Um, I think your eyes are too venomous for that.

“Uh, uh!!”

While my heart was heavy at the sight of not being able to leave even a will, I also felt a bit of relief.

‘It was good to cut it back then and keep the distance.’

If it wasn’t for paying 150,000 stones to finish it.

If we had different judgments, revealed that we were in the same situation, and depended on each other—

“Ah of Yandel!!”

I could have been there with you.

Sigh-!

At the end, the gag broke and he shouted something, but the cold blade fell and crushed his voice.

I immediately turned my back and headed the way I was going.

Still, a lesson was etched in my heart.

‘Next time, I must not do that.’

You should be more careful.

In this fucking world, it’s not just marauders and explorers who are endangering my life.

Who really sympathized with whom?

We should take care of ourselves and act with caution in the future—

“Bjorn son of Yandel, right?”

Someone calls my name from behind.

When I turned around, a man with a neat appearance was looking at me.

“Don’t bother me, turn it off.”

There have been a lot of strangers talking to me lately, so I roughly ignored it and moved on.

By the way… … .

“Don’t be too restrictive. Because I am in a similar situation.”

The nuance of speaking is very strange.

I unintentionally stopped walking and turned around to look at the man.

“USA? taiwan? Europe? Where did it come from?”

Fuck, what else is this?

***

After gaining fame, I thought about it.

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Maybe something like this might happen.

but… … .

‘I didn’t expect it to be this fast.’

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My head is cold like ice cubes.

Of course, what I’m going to do has already been decided.

Whether this guy is a real player or a guy pretending to be a player… … .

‘Nothing changes anyway. Let’s do what we have prepared.’

Didn’t you know from the first day you woke up from this body that evil spirits exist besides me?

Yesterday, I already asked myself once.

‘Do I need to engage with them even at the risk?’

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My conclusion then was simple.

Absolutely no value whatsoever.

What are you going to do with the player?

sharing information?

It may be to some extent, but… … .

In the end, it must be all about reassurance that you are not alone in this unfamiliar world.

It is foolish to take such a risk just to make yourself comfortable.

so that… … .

‘Whoever it is, you don’t need to show your hand.’

There is a saying in the world called a poker face.

There are times when psychological warfare is waged using this, but in the end it basically means an expressionless face.

That is why the face is the part of the body that best reflects the human mind.

But I judged.

What I have to do now is not to be expressionless.

As soon as he finished asking the question, I answered.

“What do you mean?”

Of course, this isn’t perfect either.

So, while answering in a barbarian tone, I thought to myself.

‘If it were Ainar, what would be your reaction when you said that?’

As the time we spent together was quite long, the answer came easily.

“Don’t say difficult things, just speak straight.”

yes, this is it

Barbarians don’t know much.

And don’t be ashamed of what you don’t know.

Also, if the stranger is a human… … .

It also shows a bit of vigilance and aggression.

therefore-

Tub.

He stepped forward with a slightly menacing look.

Also, if you say something wrong, you will snort as if you will break your head.

But despite my actions, the man only spit out a strange groan.

“Wow, I was deceived. You’re really good at acting. Isn’t it three months?”

“performance? You wouldn’t have said difficult words, would you?”

“Oh, there’s no need to be vigilant. I’m from America. I didn’t even touch that damn game.”

A voice dripping with regret and sorrow.

And even information that would never be known to anyone other than the player.

This gave me some confidence.

“Anyway, that’s great. I got tinnitus in 3 months, and it took me over 3 years. Somehow, a human caught it… … .”

This bastard is not a player.