Surviving the Game as a Barbarian

Episode 89 Player (1)

“His name is Lee Han-soo, age 29, and after a month of unexcused absence, the company reported him missing. What about your family?”

“It is one mother. But when I got the news, they said they didn’t want to be involved.”

The man who was listening to the report sip his coffee.

It wasn’t anything particularly special.

Is there one or two people with complicated family histories?

“So, Detective Park, why did the disappearance case come to our team?”

“that is… Only the scene of entering the house is recorded on CCTV, but the appearance of leaving is not confirmed. All the windows were locked.”

“exactly… Something smells fishy.”

The man put down his coffee and read the report in earnest.

He had seen all the stars during his 15-year career as a detective, but it was a very unusual case in his eyes.

There are no traces of intrusion, and no money or valuables that have disappeared.

Card usage history ends a month ago.

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Most importantly, clothes worn by the missing person in the bedroom were found in the room. He didn’t take it off directly, but in a form as if his body had just disappeared.

“I don’t know what kind of bastard he is, but he’s completely crazy.”

I already had an intuition that it wasn’t just a simple disappearance.

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Maybe it’s a violent crime enough to shake the Republic of Korea once.

“Did you preserve the site? First of all, put the request to the national fruit tree. Let’s start with the results of the examination.”

Detective Park hesitated for a moment at the man’s instructions, and then opened his mouth carefully.

“I, Chief… Before that, I have something I want to show you.”

Why not put it in the report?

There was such a question, but as soon as I nodded, Detective Park returned with a monitor.

“The monitor was found in the missing person’s room.”

“What? why do you have it Didn’t you come out with something like that?”

The man, who was raising his voice with a voice that seemed to be unable to pray, found something and stiffened.

“Wait, Detective Park, how is the monitor turned on?”

“That, I don’t know… … .”

The letters were floating on the monitor with a black background.

Even though the connection line to the main body, or even the power line, is not plugged in.

It was even being updated with sound.

Beep, beep, beep, beep—

“The coming-of-age ceremony has been successfully completed.”

“New equipment has been installed.”

「The overall item level increases by +12.」

“Bjorn Yan… … .”

“… … .”

“… … .”

What do these letters that are written over and over mean?

“Chief, I just found out… … There have been several similar cases abroad.”

“Well, overseas… … ?”

There was still no way for them to know for sure.

***

“The labyrinth is closed.”

“The character will move to Rafdonia.”

***

The darkness fades away and the light gets brighter.

As I habitually turn my head upward, I can see the cloudy sky as usual at a glance.

I let out a long breath.

‘… … You’ve lived this time too.’

In fact, there was an absurdity to say that he came back alive.

I was nervous every day saying something would happen, but… … .

As a result, nothing happened.

Also twice in a row.

‘Well, I really thought there was something going on this time.’

To be honest, I was still stunned.

That’s because the previous expedition went too smoothly.

Thanks to the good start point, I arrived at the ‘Rock Desert’ via the second-floor portal connected to the gnome district in only 9 hours.

Well, I didn’t get any portal achievements because there were passengers.

「You have defeated a corrupted gnome. EXP +1”

「You have defeated the Kobold Shield Soldier. EXP +1”

「You have defeated the Stone Golem. EXP +2”

“You have defeated the megaliths. EXP +2”

「I defeated the Sandman… … .”

“… … .”

A variety of Grade 9 monsters, including gnome mutants and kobolds 3-piece sets. And various kinds of 8th grade monsters, including stone golems.

Even though I passed by hunting all kinds of monsters at my request, I was able to climb the 3rd floor on the 4th day.

‘It was the same while going to the Witch’s Forest.’

On the 8th day without any problems, we reached the center of the Witch’s Forest.

The looters you encountered along the way?

Not a single one existed.

After entering the ‘Tower in the Sky’ on the 4th floor, I didn’t encounter any explorers at all.

“The ordeal has been completed.”

“I have chosen the Stairs of Courage.”

Time for serious hunting.

He continued to climb the stairs and battle monsters.

All the monsters that appeared on the 3rd floor ‘Pilgrim’s Path’ poured out in random groups, and once every three days, they encountered a level 6 monster.

「You have defeated Vitol. EXP +4”

「You have defeated the Lizardman Skirt. EXP +2”

「Durahan has been defeated. EXP +3”

「You have defeated Queen Banshee. EXP +3”

「You have defeated Illatrek. EXP +3”

「You have defeated the Dragoons. EXP +4”

“Defeat Living Armor… … .”

“… … .”

The time was spent until the 23rd day, when the fourth floor was closed.

A level 6 monster you were so worried about at one time?

Because it was the first battle, there were times when I made a few mistakes, but thanks to the sudden increase in power, I was able to defeat them all without a major crisis.

Then, experience points began to accumulate tremendously.

‘Because I didn’t call it the Tower of Training for nothing.’

All monsters appearing on the 3rd floor appear.

There are also 6th grade monsters, but there are monsters that only appear here.

Well, it wasn’t enough to go to level 4 though.

Anyway, the result of focusing only on hunting like that.

“Dwalkie?”

“That, so… … If we share it one by one, I think it will be around 720,000 stones.”

“It is 780,000 stones.”

“Eh? Bjorn, what are you talking about? … .”

“Uh, uh… … After recalculating, do you think Bjorn is correct?”

“What?!”

Each person was allocated 780,000 stones.

Even that, thanks to Mimic’s passive skill [Greed], the manastone drop rate increased by 30%, so it was this much, otherwise it would have been around 600,000 stones.

“Um, it’s definitely not a small amount of money… … sorry for something Is it just me?”

“Somehow… I guess so do I.”

“Ha ha ha ha! After all, it’s only natural that I’ve been earning like that before! Now that I see it, Bjorn, it seems that your absurd luck has also come to an end?”

I don’t know luck.

As there was no hard work, the income was also low.

Even if the looters are fucking stupid, they wear one piece of gear.

In fact, it is a lot more money than mining manastones.

‘… … Somehow, I earned less than when I first entered the labyrinth.’

I think I can see why the predator cubs are constantly popping up. It’s easier for humans to catch than a level 6 monster, and it’s a lot more money.

So I will have no choice but to be led like a fire moth.

Even more so if you’re a person who considers yourself an efficiency bug.

‘Let’s not be too sad. In fact, it’s just been so special, and this is normal.’

Thinking about the game, I barely erased my regrets.

Cost of consumables, various expenses in the city.

It is natural to not be able to touch large amounts of money in the beginning.

That was the reason why newbies didn’t even have 1 million stones, so they couldn’t pass the 1st or 2nd year and do tax accounting.

‘… … Even if it was only to reach the 4th floor in a few months in the first place, it’s an incredible speed.’

He said to himself that he had a good time in the city.

He met occasionally to make friends with his teammates and plan for exploration, and visited the tower every week to fulfill Raven’s research appointments.

“Um, now I’m done with just 4 more, right?”

“So, when can I meet that senior?”

“Ah, that’s a bit of a problem. If it’s okay with Mr. Yandel, I want to postpone it until next month… … .”

“… Do that.”

Training, library, socializing, information gathering.

It really was the first time I had ever had a peaceful day.

I was so nervous that my hands and feet were shaking because of that, but… … .

Until I entered the labyrinth again, there was no one who was a demon hunter, Hans or anything, approaching me.

So I thought there might be something this time around.

‘In the end, nothing happened.’

He passed the ‘Goblin Forest’ and went up to the third floor.

Thanks to that, we caught additional monsters that we couldn’t catch.

And in the end, I leveled up during the days I spent on the 4th floor.

That’s all that’s different from the last expedition.

“Bjorn! What do you think so? Come on, let’s go.”

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Misha woke up from her thoughts as she felt her back shake.

“Calm down now. If you’re late, you’ll have to wait a long time.”

what a huge

I don’t know if it’s the 9th grade Hako explorer days.

The waiting time for level 6 explorers is less than half because the checkpoint itself is different.

Officials are also very polite.

“Well then, let’s go! Ha ha ha!”

Soon after, we went through our own checkpoints and gathered in one place.

And the distribution was completed quickly.

“You can take 790,000 stones per person.”

“Bjorn? Is it right for me?”

Dwalky’s pupils tremble as if impatient at Misha’s question. What kind of wizard is this weak at numbers?

“I do not know either. If it’s right, it’ll be right.”

This time, the calculation was correct, so it went on without any fuss.

And as a result.

790,000 stones were deposited into my pocket.

Is the world still a give and take?

After all, the money I earned has not changed from last time as it went easily.

“Then let’s have a drink together tomorrow for the return week, and everyone go home and rest today!”

“I do.”

As soon as the distribution was over, they disbanded and headed home.

But what else is this?

Today, this room just feels dirty and cramped.

It seems like it was just yesterday that I liked that the room got bigger and there was a window.

dump.

Even after washing and lying in bed, I can’t feel it.

I always felt that I was alive for this moment with my whole body.

The thought of that sort of thing was overwhelming.

After earning like this, how long would it take to move to a place like that inn room?

‘… … It has almost stopped growing recently.’

As the peaceful time continues, the impatience within me grows.

So, I laughed hard.

‘… I was lucky to see it.’

The first day I woke up from this body.

At least for a few years, maybe even a lifetime, the plan was made assuming. However, due to several coincidences, it was possible to advance the time by at least two or three years.

Let’s not rush.

This is working out well enough.

So-

‘Fuck, what am I thinking?’

slap your cheeks vigorously.

damn-!

is it going well?

The more it is, the more dangerous it is.

There is no way that only the days when things are going well will continue forever in my arms.

don’t forget

The damn thing always comes when I’m unattended.

‘A demon hunter? Guild? Mozlan? nobility? Who is this time? Or is it okay until we enter the labyrinth?’

He tightens the loosened screws while recalling the experiences engraved in his brain like trauma.

‘No, I can’t.’

Don’t stop.

You have to keep getting stronger.

Only then can you survive.

To anyone who sees me, I may look like a paranoid person, but… … .

In fact, nothing has changed since day one.

‘Always think of the worst.’

If I have to be a madman anyway, I want to be a surviving madman.

***

“Bjorn? Did something bad happen?”

“none. But why did you feel that way?”

“I think my eyes got a little wild… … .”

The next day, as soon as I met Misha, I heard that.

So I decided to loosen the screws a little, very little. You need that much free space in your brain to make rational decisions—

“Can you let me touch your ears?”

“… What?”

For a moment, I wondered if I had heard the wrong thing because I was really at a loss, but it wasn’t.

“that… He said it made me feel better when my brother touched my ear. Even when I was very young… … .”

what? That sleazy bastard did that?

No matter how young I am, I can’t even imagine.

“Ah, by the way, you are talking about the big brother! My older brother still takes good care of me… … .”

good job or not.

What kind of pervert bastard do you have?

This is why the home environment is so important when you are young. Look at me, those eyes that are genuinely pure and benevolent. You probably don’t even know what’s wrong.

“Misha, don’t say that to anyone. Because I may misunderstand your intentions and give you a strange heart.”

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Maybe if I hadn’t known that Misha was a skinny guy, I might have misunderstood what I just heard.

Such a nonsensical thought as to whether he is cheating on him.

“But you’re nothing, are you?

Well, the answer is.

“Just say you know.”

“… I see. Anyway, if this isn’t good, would you like to grill some meat?”

“… Then eat it with thanks.”

So breakfast was decided with roast pork.

Even if you buy it yourself, it’s meat, so it’s quite expensive for one meal… … .

I was pretty rational.

If you eat this meat and get even a little taller, it won’t hurt at all.

“Eat slowly! Let’s eat some too!!”

“… … Didn’t I say that I don’t like meat?”

“This delicacy is not a barbarian noming!!”

It’s a bit of a happening during a meal anyway.

I’m sure my speed has improved. I started the day in earnest.

I decided to meet my friends in the evening… … .

“Let’s go out for a while.”

“Oh, so I can rest today too?”

“If you are bored, even swing your sword. Seeing that I missed the sword last time, it seems that I still lack proficiency.”

“that! It was just that I didn’t have enough energy!!”

“Then I should exercise.”

“You muscle idiot!!”

Anyway, I left Misha alone and went out.

“Goodbye! Come as late as possible!”

Well, I don’t think he really spends his time practicing as I said, but… … .

That’s because it’s his choice.

thump, thump.

As soon as I walked hard on my two strong legs, I arrived at my destination in no time.

A place I always come to when I have time.

That is, it was a library.

“Looks like nothing happened.”

Ragna says her name now, and as soon as she arrives, she says something.

Of course, it’s not that friendly.

“As you can see, it wasn’t. How were you?”

“of course.”

“Then ask me today.”

A car that wants to simply say hello and receive the [Advanced Book Detection] magic.

For some reason, Ragna hesitates.

I don’t know her, but her habit comes out when there’s something she wants to say.

“If you have something to say, be cool.”

“… … How do you know?”

“It’s just the eyes.”

At my honest answer, Ragna builds a self-deprecating look. Hearing this from a barbarian makes me feel pretty bad.

However, as an intellectual who values reason, this one also went into the main topic without any quarrels.

“As I said in advance, it is not definitive information. But since you are an explorer, I thought you should give me a warning.”

“A warning?”

It’s a word I didn’t expect at all.

But, suddenly, my mind wanders.

Even if insurance was put in place to say that it wasn’t certain, it wouldn’t be a fuss about his personality.

“what? Come on, tell me.”

At my prompt, Ragna carefully opened her mouth.

“Perhaps in the near future, a dimensional collapse will happen in the labyrinth.”

As soon as I heard it, I had reasonable doubts.

dimension collapse.

A real ‘disaster’ in a labyrinth that cannot be compared to a hierarchical monarch.

‘Why are you so quiet these days? … .’

Was this really meant to explode?