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Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 100

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The day of the regular meeting.

For the first time in a while, all party members had a meeting at a bar..

It wasn't the bar we usually gather at..

Well, the dwarf was sick of it..

[Go somewhere else! It's clear that the ground isn't good there.!]

He must have felt uncomfortable as this was the place where he was suddenly arrested by the Mozlans for insulting a nobleman..

Both Misha and Rotmiller said they were right, so they agreed..

Explorers tend to be superstitious..

‘Well, it's not like I don't understand.…….’

‘Since this is a profession where bad luck can lead to failure, it is not strange to be sensitive to this type of thing..

but…….

‘Still, isn’t this a bit harsh??’

I sighed..

It's probably a good thing that we changed the drinking place..

It's annoying, but that choice doesn't affect reality..

Unlike the bombshell the dwarf made a while ago,.

“…Why aren't you saying anything??”

As I sighed silently, the dwarf started squirming and looking at me..

Yes, that much conscience remains..

“Please wait a moment. Are you thinking about it?.”

“Yeah, I guess so..”

The heavy silence that flows during a drinking party.

I quietly gathered my thoughts..

“To sum up, you guys are not going on an expedition this time..”

There are ten days left until the labyrinth opens..

At the last gathering to review the plan, the dwarf announced that he would not participate in the expedition..

By the way, he wasn't the only one..

Perhaps because they had discussed it beforehand, Rottmiller and Dwalki were of the same opinion..

“Hehehe! Once there's smoke, there's fire..”

“As the matter is a serious matter, I decided it would be right to take a break for about a month and observe the situation..”

This isn't a group boycott..

In a team of 5 people, 3 people declared their absence..

The reason is simple.

They must have become anxious because rumors were spreading that there would soon be a dimensional collapse..

Because that's what human psychology is like..

Even if you think it is not possible based on logical grounds, the surrounding atmosphere makes it easy to be swayed..

“All my former colleagues said they wouldn't go in this time..”

“Wouldn't it be better for you to just rest? If it were you, next year's taxes wouldn't be a problem.…….”

“Even if just by chance, if it really explodes, wouldn't that be the end?!”

At first they spoke as if they were sorry, but now the three people actually worry about me..

“…Bjorn, what are you going to do??”

Misha carefully asks about my doctor..

Actually, it wasn't difficult to convince him..

If you spend time persuading them by letting them know what they learned from Ghostbusters, they will change their minds..

but…….

‘There's no need to do that..’

It's not bad if you think about it.

‘It's already been more than three months since I visited the 'Blood Red Citadel'..

‘It's better. Even so, I was planning to enter the labyrinth separately sooner or later, giving a reason..’

In the beginning, the rule is to clear the first floor crack whenever cooldown occurs..

“If that's what you guys think, I can't help it. Then this time we will go in alone..”

“Eh? me too?”

“So were you planning on sending it alone??”

“Ugh, that's not it…….”

What's wrong with that?.

Just by looking at him, he looks like he doesn't want to go..

“If you're that worried, just go alone—.”

“Oh my, you barbarian! Isn’t it better to do the right thing first? I tried speaking a little more nicely than usual.!”

beautifully?

hmm…….

“…Will you come with me??”

“Tsk, then I'll send you alone.?”

Well, I don't know what to do…….

“Anyway, that's it..”

The decision has been made.

This time it goes into the crack..

***

“Extra! outside!”

Coincidentally, the very next day when the dwarf declared his absence, an official notice was posted throughout the city..

It was an official document officially distributed by the royal family stating that the rumors related to dimensional collapse were in fact nothing more than groundless rumors..

‘It really is what he said..’

There was also talk about the Tarutein school in the official document..

Are you saying that you intentionally spread such rumors because you were blinded by the research??

It was a little surprising.

4Even though this information was purchased with only GP, I never thought it could predict the situation so accurately..

“Hahaha! Bjorn! Did you see that??”

Anyway, when evening came, the dwarf found me..

And with a happy face, he withdrew his declaration from yesterday and said that he could now enter the labyrinth..

But what should I do with this?.

I've already decided which crack to go into..

“what? Let's go in together? I can't do that because I already received the request.!”

“huh? Request??”

I recited the answer I had prepared..

It was clear that even if Misha and I hunted together, we wouldn't make much..

So I received a request.

Since it is an escort request within the labyrinth, you have to protect me by my side until I return to the city..

“if… I can't say I won't do it?”

“I already received the advance payment, so why break my promise??”

“Well, that's not it.…….”

A perfect answer with no room for negotiation.

The dwarf had no choice but to lower his shoulders and go back..

Well, what can I say here??

The cause of this incident ultimately lies in my declaration of non-attendance..

‘Ugh, seeing him do that makes me feel sorry for him again..’

If it weren't for this time, Misha and I would have ended up making excuses and getting out..

Because the five of us can't enter the crack..

Aside from the fact that there is more to share, the risks that must be taken also increase..

‘I guess this is still true.’

I worked hard to erase my regrets.

Wouldn't you know it with Misha, who has built a relationship of trust beyond just being a colleague? Opening the ‘hidden piece’ to other three people is a foolish act..

thud.

Soon after the dwarf left and the door closed, Misha came rushing over..

“Requesting an escort? When did you get something like that??”

“never mind. Because I just roughly covered it up..”

“You're talking around?”

Misha tilts her head as if she doesn't understand.

I confessed honestly..

I'm going to go into the crack next time I explore..

There is a method that most people don't know about..

“I guess I found that out at the library too.?”

“Well, that’s it..”

“hmm… But why are you keeping it a secret from Hikurod? Isn’t it better if we go in together??”

A question that sounds so innocent.

I laughed and asked back.

“Misha, have you ever told anyone about the contract you made with the Spirit Beast using the Frost Spirit Ring??”

“huh? I didn't do it?”

“really to no one?”

“You told me to keep it a secret.”

“It did.”

I nodded and continued..

“But what do you think it would have been like if it had been Hikurod? If you asked him the same thing, do you think he would have kept it??”

Misha thought for a moment and shook his head..

“…If it's Hikurod, I don't think it would be strange if he drinks and makes a fuss here and there..”

“If it's Dwalkina Rotmiller?”

“hmm… For some reason, Dwalki seems to have made a mistake even when he was sober, and Rottmiller... I'm not sure.”

Are all people’s eyes similar??

Surprisingly, Misha's prediction was almost exactly what I was thinking..

Except Rottmiller..

‘Actually, that guy is the easiest to understand..’

Rotmiller would have kept it a secret..

And he must have been suspicious to himself, wondering how I knew such information..

“ah! So I kept it a secret!”

Anyway, at this point, Misha seemed to understand what I was trying to say..

However, did another question arise??

“Then what about me? Why are you telling me this??”

There are many reasons.

Missha is surprisingly meticulous and has a heavy mouth..

I'm naturally incapable of lying on such topics..

So, you can check in real time whether the secret has been spread or not just by asking the question like you just did..

but…….

One word will suffice this time too.

Because I am a barbarian.

“you are a trustworthy person.”

“…Hi!!”

Misha started hiccuping.

***

8 days until the labyrinth opens.

This time too, it passed quickly as I was doing what I had to do..

To summarize briefly:…….

First day.

Since the destination was a crack, there were quite a few things to prepare..

priority equipment.

[Buying more equipment?]

[It's not a purchase, it's an enchantment..]

I gave attributes to my mace and Misha's dual swords..

「The energy of lightning permeates the equipment..」

「A portion of the damage inflicted by this equipment is converted to lightning attribute..」

The total cost is 600,000 stones..

It's a limited-time enchantment that only lasts for 30 days, but since the two of us are trying to clear the rift, it wasn't a waste of investment..

[If you were going to do it anyway, you shouldn't have granted it permanently.?]

[If it were, it would be twenty times more expensive..]

[…….]

And I bought some consumables..

Items related to lightning properties, such as thunder herb and lightning scroll.

In total, it was only about 300,000 stones, but since it was not a product in high demand, I had to wander around selling it..

Ah, finally again.

[…Are you really buying this expensive thing??]

[I bought an expandable backpack and did it with something like that.?]

[But isn’t this a consumable item? It disappears when you use it!]

After careful consideration, I bought a bottle of the highest quality potion..

Purchase price: 1.03 million stones.

However, the highest quality potion could not be said to be an investment for cracking. It's just that I've been meaning to stock up on a bottle for a long time..

For an explorer wandering around without a priest, a top-quality potion is like another life..

[When you actually have to use it, you won't think it's a waste of money..]

[Well, that's it…….]

[Since the two of us are paying for it anyway, it’s not that burdensome, right?.]

For reference, the total cost of about 2 million stones up to this point was drawn from the public account..

[Ugh, then I guess I'm done spending money now.?]

[once you are done.]

[……?]

Second day.

Starting from the morning, I headed to the holy place..

This time too, the tribal leader welcomed me..

[Bjorn, son of Yandel! I heard about you! How proud you are! I got a new cool nickname, Knight Smasher.!]

Unlike the last time, which passed by briefly, the tribal leader praised me for a long time..

Rumors about me have already spread in the Holy Land, and the young warriors are excited.?

Anyway, it was a meaningless time, so I gave a cursory answer and headed to the shaman's tent..

and…….

[Hehehe, warrior, you are resourceful. How can I make that much money in just two months?.]

I paid a whopping 4 million stones to activate level 4 of the Immortal Engraving..

「Activated Immortal Engraving Level 4. Increases spirit and soul power.」

「Spirit level increases by +30.」

「Ability level increases by +10.」

This time, I got involved with the Baron and lost all my money.…….

In the end, I had some business to spare..

Let alone ‘mental strength’, which provides a strong resistance bonus to mental magic or status abnormalities..

It is safe to say that there is no way to increase ‘soul power’, which acts as MP, except for leveling up and some essences..

third day.

I returned to my dorm almost half-asleep, passed out, and checked my MP change as soon as I woke up..

[[Giantization] Maintenance time increased by 1.5 times.

[Why are you out this morning like that? Come and wash up. Let's eat first.]

Since Misha arrived just in time, we had a quick breakfast..

At some point, it was a daily routine every morning..

[Going to the library? Can I go with you??]

[you……?]

[What is that expression! Sometimes I want to read a book too!]

After eating, I went to the library with Misha..

But why??

[Parsitiev.]

Ragna used the general [Book Detection] magic..

[[Special Book Detection] Not Magic.

I thought that was weird, so I asked, and got an even weirder answer..

First of all, since it is done ‘specially’ secretly, it cannot be done in front of others.?

[Well, if you're going to do that, shouldn't you just tell me quietly??]

[That's it too. Did you say Mr. Karlstein? I hope you forget what you just heard..]

what?

I didn't want to think about it, so I just took Misha inside and read a book..

fourth day.

Visited the Magic Tower and helped Raven with her research..

Please note that this was our last cooperation..

That's because I've completed all the times..

From now on, I don't have to come here every week..

[Thank you for your hard work.]

[Thank you for noticing..]

[Well, to be honest... … . Anyway, don't die..]

As it was a business relationship, the goodbye was brief..

However, contrary to expectations, Raven did not retrieve my Magic Tower pass..

[Come if something happens. Oh, that doesn't mean you have to come and bother me all the time... You know what I mean, right? Mr. Yandel seems to often get involved in unusual things. I think I might be curious about your current situation too..]

[I get it.]

For your information, I ran into an old man on my way out, but he surprisingly showed no interest in me..

It's not about anger or emptiness.…….

It was truly complete indifference..

Then I realized one thing.

This old man suspected me of being an evil spirit from the first time we met..

So that's why you pretended to be friendly at that time..

Day 5, Day 6, Day 7.

From then on, the days continued as usual..

In the morning, I ate with Misha, during the day I sparred with Misha and practiced, and in the evening, I went to the library and read a book for a while..

Time passes like that and right now.

“Everyone please step aside.!”

The time I've been waiting for has finally arrived.

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo-!

A dimensional plaza home to countless explorers..

A dazzling radiance began to burst from its center..

“Bjorn, son of Yandel! Thank you for the advice you gave today! I'll go in first.!!”

“Behel—laaaaa!!”

As soon as the city and the labyrinth were connected, a group of barbarians in close range rushed into the portal..

You even know how to say thank you.

Why are we barbarians so polite??

“Hahaha! I'm so envious of my friends for having a good senior like you..”

“I just showed you the way.”

“Well, it's embarrassing.”

For reference, there are currently a dwarf, Rotmiller, and Dwarki next to me. Since they can't let a month go by, it looks like three people are going to go in..

“be careful. If someone acts kind to me, I'm always suspicious of that person..”

“Hahaha! Do you think I look like those young barbarians??”

…It's similar actually.

Well, since I have Rotmiller, I guess I can take care of it..

Since we'll only be on the second floor this time, there won't be much danger for the three of us..

“Well then, we should take a quick look... … . You guys aren't going in??”

“Oh, we haven't received the client yet..”

“Right. Then tomorrow… No, see you later.!”

Anyway, after a brief greeting, the three entered the labyrinth first. But I just stayed where I was and watched endlessly as people left..

Misha asked curiously..

“Bjorn, we're not going in.?”

“wait and see.”

“huh? until when?”

Oh, well… This is why newbies.

If you just wait, you will wait..

「1Entered the floor crystal cave.」

Then the experience is copied.?

***

「Bjorn Jandel」

Level: 4 (New +1)

Physical: 330 / Spirit: 154(+30) / Ability: 128(New +13)

item level: 828

Total Combat Index: 865 (New +43)

Essence obtained: Corpse Golem - Rank 7 / Vampire (B) - Rank 5 / Orc Hero - Rank 5