Surviving the Game as a Barbarian

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It’s already been 15 days since I came back alive from the labyrinth.

In other words, there were about two weeks left until the portal opened in the Dimension Square.

It’s a little hard to say that I had a good rest.

As I was doing what I had to do every day, like homework, the time passed without hesitation.

Well, I’m not the only one who was busy.

“Ha ha ha! Isn’t this the famous little Balkan, Bjorn son of Yandel! If it’s okay today, I’ll have a drink below later—”

“tired.”

Except for the dwarf, who spent the whole two weeks acting like a dwarf, all the members of Team Banpoon had a busy two weeks.

First up, Rottmiller.

“Um, I guess I understand now. How to use the sixth sense ability.

Having absorbed the essence of Mimic during this expedition, he devoted himself to training every day to get used to his new ability.

Dwalkie was the same.

“… … Oh, I mean? don’t mind I haven’t slept in two days.”

After the financial problem was solved, he learned new spells from the horse tower while reducing the amount of time he slept.

At one point, I was worried that the dwarf might be overdoing it, but… … .

“No one knows what will happen on the next expedition, right? You have to be ready when you can.”

It’s amazing.

When the hell did he get so arrogant?

I think it’s good to stay on this team.

Although he ate the essence of an Orc Hero, if the overall upward leveling was achieved like this, there would be no hindrance.

‘From the next expedition, there will be no problems on the 4th floor.’

Growth is not limited to them.

In the past two weeks, me and Misha have also made a lot of changes.

First off, let me tell you… … .

“Ha ha ha! Congratulations. Got tinnitus in 3 months and then promoted to rank 6 explorer? I’m so worried that I’m going to fall behind so soon!”

“If you are worried, how about making an effort?”

“I’m still looking for a Noble Phantasm that I can live with!”

A few days ago, I was promoted to Level 6 Explorer.

Contrary to expectations, going straight to level 5 was unreasonable.

There is a test from level 5, and in order to take the test, it seems that you have to accumulate some kind of public value by solving the requests received by the guild.

‘Huh, there was nothing like this in the game.’

In fact, it’s a new thing to complain now.

The background of the game I played was about 150 years ago from now. There must have been countless updates to this social system over the course of over a century.

Just like the library that was only under construction in the game.

“Oh, is that the new weapon you bought? Are you confident just by looking at it?”

There was also a slight upgrade in the equipment section.

First, I bought a new Mace that I lost.

For reference, the price was 400,000 stones, which was more than twice as expensive as the previous one.

Yep, that’s because more steel went into it.

「The overall item level increases by +185.」

Overwhelming size and weight.

However, as the strength increased significantly this time, there was no problem in practical use.

“By the way, I think Karlstein also said he was going to change his weapon, how did that go?”

“Oh, that? I don’t even want to talk, so ask him.”

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Misha pointed to me at Dwalky’s question.

Well, I thought we were going to end the murmuring… … .

“I bought a pair of swords.”

I changed Misha’s weapon a few days ago.

Lich’s twin swords, which are about 70% of the standard longsword standard.

He paid 550,000 stones to get it from the blacksmith that Hikurod told him.

“Double swords?”

As the dwarf and Rotmiller murmured at the same time, Misha whined for this time.

“right? Isn’t it strange to hear you guys?”

“Is that weird? There seems to be some misunderstanding.”

“Yes?”

“I was surprised just because it was the same thoughts I had on my own in the past. Being ambidextrous, using both hands is good, but I wondered if there was any reason for sticking with a dagger.”

“… … What do you mean?”

“I don’t know if it’s a person. Isn’t it monsters we mainly fight? From now on, you will meet a lot of large monsters.”

In a word, it was a bit disappointing to use a short dagger in the past, but it turned out well.

Perhaps it was different from the expected reaction, Misha looked at the dwarf in bewilderment.

but… … .

“It’s a double sword… It’s definitely not a bad choice. After all, we’ll be holding on to the front line anyway. Ha ha ha!”

The dwarf in the tank position was only satisfied with the fact that the melee dealer had invested in the all-ball.

Then Dwalkie came out.

“I’m a stranger to you, but if you’re dealing with a new weapon, even two at a time, it’s going to be difficult to get used to… … .”

“right! That’s what I was trying to say! Only then, Won, on my next expedition, I don’t know if I’ll even get hit by a goblin!”

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Misha glared at me, gaining strength from Dwalky’s sympathy. But anyway, all I can say is this.

“Then practice more. Don’t get hit by goblins.”

Again, the easy way is the slow way.

It may be difficult to acquire new weapon proficiency now, but… … .

In the game, the Freeze Dual Swordsman was the strongest melee dealer in the second half.

Because there is one Gasagi Numbers item.

“Uh-huh, okay, stop nagging.”

“Not nagging, but advice for your future.”

“So, that’s nagging.”

As soon as I got into a fight with Misha, Dwalky intervened without notice.

“But if you don’t like it that much, can’t you just not change your weapon?”

“Yes?”

“No, it is not. Bjorn isn’t your parent, so do you have to do what you’re told? To be honest, when I look at it from the side, it seems like I’m crossing the line, so it’s uncomfortable.”

crossing the line?

Well, if you look at it from the side, it’s not wrong, but… … .

There is one thing he doesn’t know though.

“Well, I don’t hate it that much. Although it is difficult now, there are certainly some advantages over using a dagger… … .”

“That’s right?”

“Yeah, so don’t say too much to Bjorn. The decision is mine.”

I don’t force anything on him.

It only persuades them strongly through reasonable grounds.

***

“Then, from the next expedition, we can just aim at the center of the 4th floor. ha ha ha”

“If possible, when passing the second floor, I would like to pass a place I haven’t been to yet.”

“Hmm, is it because of public values? If that’s the case, I’ll have to check that route again.”

The regular meeting of the week ended soon as we were preparing our expedition plans while having dinner.

Actually, it’s a meeting, it’s more like a meeting once a week to talk about the current situation.

“Bjorn, are you two going together again this time?”

“Isn’t the direction the same?”

“Hmm, I mean, these days, we’ve become really close.”

Well, it seems to me that you and Dwalkie became closer. Ignoring the dwarf’s tactics, he and Misha went out to the tavern.

“Oh right. Bjorn! Are you saying that the equipment you ordered last time is finished and you come to pick it up?”

“It’s late today, so I can go find it tomorrow.”

“But what the hell did it take so long to order?”

Oh, didn’t I tell you?

“It’s underpants.”

“Ugh, underpants… … ?”

Of course, it’s not just plain underpants.

To put it bluntly, among male explorers, equipment parts called ‘egg guard’ are slang.

Simply put, it’s a heart guard.

“I bought it at a slightly higher price because I had to enchant it.”

“Eh, well, that, even enchanting those things!”

“Is that so?”

“Uh no, that’s not what I mean… … Well, it would have been difficult to find the right one, so it’s not that I don’t understand… … .”

what else is he saying

“Every time I grow bigger, I can’t be naked.”

The role of the player is to set the equipment according to the original essence eaten.

After making clothes of the desired shape in preparation for [Giantization], ‘automatic repair’, ‘shape change’, and ‘acid immunity’ were enchanted.

That’s the panties I want. No, it’s impossible for underpants to be sold in the market.

For reference, the money spent here is about 900,000 stones.

“Ah, that’s why I was enchanted. I again… … .”

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Misha takes a deep breath to see if the misunderstanding has been cleared up.

However, he asks in a strange voice if he has any questions.

“there… So now you’re only wearing it in the labyrinth?”

“Yes.”

I answered proudly.

I didn’t have a word to explain, so I called it underpants, but in fact, it’s closer to the pants that go down to the thighs.

That’s what those cyclists often wear.

Besides, it’s not a joljjol material, it’s a leather material, so there’s nothing to be ashamed of.

Well, I haven’t tried it on myself yet… … .

“… … .”

Surely it will.

Am I not a barbarian?

Efficiency is more important than emotion.

Anyway, as the two of us were chatting and walking, we arrived at the dormitory soon.

“Then you go and sleep.”

“Ugh, that’s right. But tomorrow I’m going to pick up the equipment, shall I go with you… … ?”

“Don’t be fooled, and keep swinging your sword while I’m away.”

“I’m not trying to fool around… … .”

no what is it

“It doesn’t have to be that way, because I have a place to go alone tomorrow anyway.”

“alone? Where are you going?”

I answered briefly.

“I’m going to the Holy Land.”

I got money, and I also got the essence of an orc hero, which is the core of the upbringing method.

So, it’s time to gradually raise the spirit engraving level.

***

I woke up early in the morning and cleaned the household book once more.

‘A mace, underpants, and two swords combined are 1.85 million stones.’

[Beast Blood] purchased to raise Misha’s Soul Beast level is 2 million stones. The cost of enchanting ‘Acid Immunity’ on a lithium breastplate and shield was 510,000 stones.

‘If you subtract 90,000 stones for a month’s living expenses… … .’

There are already only 3.7 million stones left.

Of course, it’s all necessary, but it’s not wasted because it’s written.

[Blood of the Beast] cost 2 million stones, but without it, it would have taken a long time for Misha to be able to put the Freeze attribute on her weapon.

‘… Equipment enchantment should have been done earlier.’

When I bought the equipment, there was a ring of Frost Spirits, and I didn’t have any money on hand, so I omitted it.

As a result, 500,000 stones came out as a repair cost.

Shiba, even if I cherish it elsewhere, I’ll do it sooner rather than later… … .

“Bjorn son of Yandel!”

After washing roughly and walking for a while, I arrived at the holy land, where the chief of the tribe welcomed me.

With a small smile on her lips.

“I can no longer call you a young warrior. You got the nickname Little Balkan?”

“Yes!”

He nodded proudly as he played the golden barbarian.

But this is a cold barbarian world.

“So what’s going on here!”

After exchanging a word or two, the chieftain gets to the point.

Like a barbarian, the introduction is too short.

To be honest, I thought that words of admiration, praise, or encouragement would follow… … .

‘Well, I also like this because it saves time.’

Perhaps the most rational race in this city is the Barbarian? As I pondered such a question seriously, I immediately said what was going on.

“I came to get a soul engraving.”

“Right. I’ll call a shaman, talk to him.”

Since then, it has been a quick fix.

The chief of the tribe left to see if he was busy, and the shaman’s apprentice came and led me to the tent.

As I entered, a shaman with an impressive wrinkled skin greeted me.

“Kukkeuk, it’s you again.”

“How did you know it was me?”

“Yeah, it’s rare for a warrior to thank a shaman.”

No, I meant how did you recognize me while wearing an eye patch… … .

I didn’t ask again.

Well, being a shaman, there must be a mysterious corner.

“Are you here to get the second imprint of the Immortal Path?”

“Yes.”

“It costs a million stones.”

I was stunned.

“A million stones?”

“Are you sure you aren’t ready?”

“… … Not like that.”

I was just surprised that the price was the same as the game.

The first stage was 150,000 stones more expensive than the game.

squeaky.

It’s a small question. Anyway, as the shaman told me, I took out the money and put it in the jar in front of me.

Then the shaman groaned.

“I’m glad I got it right this time. Last time I got 50,000 less stones, so it was a headache.”

“… You got 50,000 stones less? What does that mean?”

“Young warrior, you have nothing to worry about. It’s all the fault of a stupid chieftain.”

No, do you still care?

There was something to point out, so I lay down on the blanket as instructed and asked the question again.

“Shaman, what is the cost of first-level engraving… … ?”

“It’s 550,000 stones.”

“… … Right.”

With that one word, all my doubts were resolved.

At that time, the chief said the cost was 700,000 stones.

Of course, I don’t think he would have paid that much to eat me on the back.

I just didn’t notice it at the time.

[The cost of immortal engraving is… Well, it must be around 700,000 stones!]

The chieftain was also a barbarian.

Very vulnerable to letters and numbers.

‘Huh, what did you do with 200,000 stones after that?’

Well, as a result, 50,000 stones were saved, so there would be no loss… … .

Still, I was like an asshole who was purely happy—

“Then let’s start.”

As soon as the needle pierced the skin, all the worries, anxieties, and thoughts that filled my head disappeared.

It is the most vivid pain I have felt in a long time.

“Young warrior, do not hold back, even if you scream—”

“aah!!”

Shiba, thanks to your pain tolerance, I thought you’d be fine… … .

Hopefully this won’t work

‘… … I’ll have to take the third step tomorrow.’

Apparently, a re-examination of the plan is necessary.

***

「You have activated Immortal Imprint Level 2. Your stamina and resistance to horsepower will increase significantly.」

「Your body value increases by +20.」

“Spirit value increases by +20.”

***

You think it’s going to be the longest 15 minutes of my life?

I was foolish when I said that.

“Come on, it’s over.”

The first stage took 12 hours to get the tattoo, but the second stage only took 10 minutes.

But the pain was beyond imagination.

To the extent that I wonder if the pain I had to share for 12 hours was compressed.

“Keukkeuk, this is the first time I’ve seen him awake.”

Seeing me half fainted, the shaman giggled like a psychopath.

Then he poked something at me.

“ruler. pick one up There is still time, so let me steal your fate.”

what? Is it like a dot?

As it is a fantasy world, the accuracy must be high… … .

“It’s not a grandiose thing to say it’s fate, so go ahead and pick it up. You can decide whether good things will happen in your future or not.”

Well, that’s it.

Since no malice was felt, he pulled out any of the dozens of sticks in the barrel without much thought.

Then the shaman was silent for a moment.

What is it that makes you anxious?

“Young warrior, what is your date of birth?”

Uh, I didn’t know you’d need an owner… … .

Contemplating how to respond, the shaman giggled again.

“Hey, that was a joke. How can a warrior know something like a date of birth?”

“… … So what was my fate that you stole?”

“It’s special. I have seen the fate of many warriors, but this is the first time in my life that I have had such bad luck.”

Well, you say the same thing as the shaman who used to follow her mother.

After all, did I ate it from the seller?

“Perhaps you have gone through countless hardships that others have gone through, and you will continue to go through.”

“Right.”

Afterwards, I didn’t see anything like a dot.

I knew it deep down, but when a shaman from a fantasy worldview cuts things off like that, it makes me depressed for nothing.

“Don’t be too discouraged, young warrior. Bad luck is not necessarily bad for you.”

“Isn’t that just bad?”

“Your destiny is not only with bad luck, but with good fortune that is second to none. And if it is not swallowed by the evil, the bad luck will eventually turn into good luck.”

“What are you saying? Say it simply.”

This time, he wasn’t pretending to be a barbarian, he was sincere. Is it customary in this industry to speak out of comprehension, whether on Earth or here?

“Keekkeuk, it means that you are destined to experience countless once-in-a-lifetime events, good or bad.”

It felt like my head was pounding and pounding.

“It is a fate that many who are often called heroes are born with.”

To be honest, I don’t know much about heroes.

One thing is clear.

There have been countless shitty things in my life, but in the end I’m still alive and breathing.

I just thought it was because I had strong bad luck.

But looking back now, it wasn’t the only thing that happened.

“Keuk, it looks like there’s something to stray?”

It’s like that when you look at the Blood Citadel.

The vampire duke Cambormere came out and was almost destroyed, but as a result, he was able to get the essence of the gnome.

How long ago did you meet the hierarchical monarch?

Although I shivered with all kinds of bullshit, in the process, I gained the essence of an orc hero.

“If it’s the fate of a hero, I won’t die no matter what I go through?”

“Is that possible?”

The shaman smiled as if he were treating a genuine young warrior.

Then, sternly, he took the mood and murmured:

“Some are eaten by fate, some conform to it, and some overcome it.”

“Easy to understand.”

“It is up to you, not fate.”

After all, you’re just saying things you don’t understand in English until the end.

That’s right, fate or whatever, nothing will change anyway.

Don’t worry about leaning on anything, just stay alert and do what you need to do.

so that we can endure whatever comes.

***

“Bjorn Yandel”

Level: 3

Body: 330 (New +20) / Spirit: 124 (New +20) / Abilities: 115

Item Level: 828 (New +145)

Combat Combat Index: 772 (New +76.25)

Acquired Essence: Corpse Golem – Rank 7 / Vampire (Guardian) – Rank 5 / Orc Hero – Rank 5