Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 126
126stagnant water (5)
3Grade Monster Bandemon.
The difficulty level is at the bottom of the 3 levels, but it is a type of 'rare' monster that is difficult to encounter due to several appearance conditions..
So I chose this as my first information sharing item..
Even if you're a cheat mode player, you probably won't have much experience killing vandemons..
There would have been no way for the three of us to catch it together..
‘Above all, it's useless to know.’
In fact, this was the biggest influence..
Bandemons are difficult to meet..
And it's even harder to kill him with three people..
This is not the cheat mode where you can consume up to 30 essences. To put it simply, even when you hear it, you might think, ‘There was such a thing? It means information that ends at the level of ‘this is fascinating’..
Yeah, it definitely had to be that way.…….
“Is that really?! iced coffee! I didn't doubt it. really. I know?”
Everyone's reactions are a bit strange, starting with the fox mask who jumps up to ask a question and then hastily makes an excuse..
“……The three of us are going to catch a half-demon.?”
“If it's a vandemon, it's definitely a level 3 monster, but is that possible?……?”
A reaction as if you heard some nonsense.
“Then let's move on.”
I passed my turn as if it was no big deal..
Actually, it was my intention to divert attention from me, but thanks to the mysterious image, no one noticed..
“Luckily the green light came on.”
Afterwards, one round ended with information given to the deer antler, which was the last turn, and receiving an OK..
According to the notice I saw when I entered, from now on, participants will discuss among themselves and decide whether to run one more lap or not.…….
“I'll just do it today.”
When Crescent Moon, who had not prepared much, declared that he would leave after the first lap, the mood shifted toward the end of the rally..
“Hmm, then that’s it for me too. I'll save what I was planning to use today and use it for the next meeting..”
“If Fox quits, I will quit too. There are a lot of things I have prepared... … I have no confidence in information that those two don't know..”
When the fox and deer horn express their intention not to participate for different reasons, the clown looks at me in a coy voice..
“What are you going to do, Mr. Investigator? I don't mind continuing the meeting alone.—”
“I'll stop here too..”
“yes? Why??”
I shrugged my shoulders and remained silent..
Well, I also want to go around as many times as I can and collect information.…….
‘If we do it together, there will be a risk of being found out..’
The risk is high.
I threw in some fake information, but if the green light comes on, it could be revealed that I am a newbie..
Listening to one piece of information at a time is not very efficient..
“Hmm, that's a shame. For the first time, I met someone who could help me, and this is the end..”
The meeting ended with the clown's words dripping with regret..
But what is this again?.
“…….”
Even though the meeting is over, everyone just quietly watches without leaving the chat room..
Although they pretended not to, it wasn't difficult to recognize that their attention was on me..
They seem to think I'll leave something to say before I leave..
‘……Yes, today's main character was me..’
Even though I was laughing, I seriously thought about it..
First meeting attended.
Today, I succeeded in building a ‘concept’ that would not be looked down on by the people here..
So what is the most appropriate action for this concept?.
“…….”
Clown, antlers, fox, crescent moon.
I slowly looked at the four people I met today, one by one..
and…….
“Is it barely this much?.”
I left just like that..
***
“I went…….”
As soon as the male lion left, the fox let out a long breath he had been holding..
“Fox, are you okay??”
Crescent Moon looked at her and asked cautiously:.
The subject was missing, but what I wanted to say was clear..
Because it was really dangerous earlier..
“……I'm fine.”
The energy to kill.
intention to kill someone.
Usually, it is an intangible thing that is difficult to feel unless you have a good sense of humor..
However, in this special space where mind and spirit interconnect, things are a little different..
“Is this really okay? My fingertips have been shaking since a while ago..”
Since there is no filter called the body, the moment you are exposed to life, an overwhelming fear is engraved in your mind..
Of course, that's the end of most things…….
In severe cases, the spiritual body is severely damaged, and the aftereffects are even present in the real world..
“It will stop soon. Fortunately, it didn't lead to mental contamination..”
Even as she said that, the fox was dizzy..
What would have happened if the investigator had died a little later??
I got goosebumps just thinking about it..
Although he may not be a madman, he may have a speech impediment such as stuttering..
“Who on earth is he?……?”
The fox spit out the question he had been holding in..
A new person who came in a year after the master disappeared..
I thought I had a high mental barrier, but all I could do was survive for a few seconds..
It makes you wonder what on earth a person has to go through to reach that level of mental power.…….
There is something truly surprising.
“As soon as he realized that I had my limits, he stopped living. And that too in an instant.”
“……I guess it wasn't my mistake after all.”
The tightness of life disappeared in less than a second..
This is a part that is difficult to explain in any words..
To erase the thoughts formed through extreme immersion in one go.?
Is that possible with the human mind??
‘Why did I come forward and have it then?…….’
While the fox was regretting his rash actions, the deer horn opened its mouth..
“What do you think of what I said earlier??”
“You mean Vandemon??”
“okay.”
“lie… … That can't be possible. Once the light of truth has turned on.”
Of course, the gems of the round table are not absolute..
If the speaker firmly believes and has no doubt that the truth is true, the gem emits green light..
but…….
“Somehow I don't think he's mistaken..”
“that… … I also agree. That's why it's confusing.”
In order for the investigator's information to be true, one premise must be satisfied..
Defeat the Vandemon with three people..
“I'm sure it's in-game, but it sounds like a lot of nonsense to me..”
“Wouldn't it be possible with a 50x mode? Well, I don't think Ryan would have cleared it on that level of difficulty..”
Crescent Moon laughed at the deer antler's murmur and joined the conversation..
and at that moment.
“Hmm, you're just assuming that this is information that Mr. Susa found out in the game.?”
There was silence for a moment as the clown said something meaningful..
“…….”
“…….”
Of course, that time was extremely short..
All three people shook their heads and smiled..
“……Haha, that could be possible..”
“Clown, you always say strange things..”
Although he didn't spit out negative words like those two, the fox felt the same way..
Attacking the Vandemon with three people, how can they accomplish something that is difficult in the game?.
“Tsk, you all lack imagination..”
The clown clicked his tongue as if he didn't like something..
“Okay, I hope you prepare harder next time..”
“Ready??”
“Information! information! What on earth is this? At best, a person like that came, but there was little information, so I had to send it right away. Will you take responsibility if he loses interest in this place? I don’t know what to tell you in the future.?”
“Look, losing interest is such an exaggeration.—”
“Didn't you hear what that person said earlier? You were disappointed just by looking at it, you were disappointed.!”
“Big, big…….”
“If you don't have anything useful, come find something stimulating and fun. I don't plan on missing this opportunity because of you. all right?”
The three people kept their mouths shut at the clown's sarcasm..
And I didn't say anything and maintained an awkward silence..
Watcher of the Round Table.
A place of secret exchange where ordinary players are not even aware of its existence. The three people were proud of being part of this place..
however…….
[Is it barely this much?.]
Everything shattered with that one word..
The cold, mocking gaze made me realize that it was all arrogance. When I saw him leave without looking back, I unconsciously accepted it..
Watcher of the Round Table.
In the end, this too was just a well for some people..
***
‘It was a fun place.’
I opened my eyes feeling supremely satisfied..
Hansoo Lee's room with a bed and a computer desk close together.
I just checked the time and closed my eyes again..
‘Watcher of the Round Table…….’
This community that Baekho Lee introduced me to was more beneficial than I thought. I must say that it is perfect for becoming a source of high-quality information, which I was lacking the most.?
‘I have to stick around until I fail somehow..’
Of course, for this to happen, it was necessary to consistently maintain the quality of the concept..
They won't kick me out right away if they find out I'm a newbie, but attempts to find out my identity will become much more direct..
‘Anyway, I'll organize whatever information I can from there separately tomorrow.…….’
Soon I changed the topic..
[Sergeant Lee]
Baekho Lee.
On the day I was discharged from the military, I was summoned here after clearing a game I couldn't complete while on vacation, and it was the crystallization of misfortune... … A player who smells like stagnant, rotten water.
To be honest, I'm still shaken up..
Well, this isn't even sleeves..
‘I'll have to thank Baekho the next time I see him..’
I just went there because I missed Koreans, but I ended up making incredible connections. Of course, I have no intention of remaining in a one-sided relationship..
I don't even want that kind of relationship.…….
Lee Baek-ho, that guy will never be like a brat..
‘Cancer, for a relationship to last long, you have to know when to laugh with each other and not cross the line..’
After finishing my thoughts, I sat down in front of the computer and did some community activities..
Unlike last time, I earned GP by selling small information, and in my spare time, I went to bulletin boards and chat rooms to get used to the atmosphere here..
As a result, the second community activity ended..
「The character moves to Lapdonia.」
Bjorn’s room, not Lee Hansoo’s.
As soon as I opened my eyes, I checked my watch..
This time too, almost no time passed..
‘……It would be best if you weren't so tired.’
Since I was awake for about 12 hours more than I normally sleep, I am very mentally fatigued..
No, is this just because I overused myself??
Whatever the cause, I'm glad I cleared my schedule for tomorrow.—
“Bjorn! How long are you going to sleep?!”
Nimiral.
I just closed my eyes for a moment and saw Missha..
It must have already been morning and the window was bright..
“Just a little more…….”
“Ugh, just a little more, just a little more? He always tells me I'm lazy. Did you spend the night at the library again??”
“It's not like that.”
Since Misha was sensitive about her meals, she obediently got up, ate together, and then went back to bed..
And how long has it been.
When I slowly open my eyes and look at the window, I see a dusky scarlet light forming on the glass..
“You wake up only when the sun sets, what on earth did you do yesterday??”
“I just had a bit of trouble sleeping..”
“……you?”
I feel a little sad that he reacts like that, but I have nothing else to say. It was the barbarian's body that fell asleep as soon as he decided to sleep..
“however… … Could it be that you have been here all this time??”
“That could be possible. After finishing the morning training, I met Dwalki for a while and went to his parents' house..”
“what? Wait a minute, I met Dwalki.……?”
“huh. He said he had concerns, so he gave me some advice..”
Misha said it was no big deal, but I couldn't do that, knowing Dwalki's feelings..
[Even in [Dungeon & Stone], having animosity between colleagues was a shortcut to bloodshed..
“so… … What were you worried about??”
“Umm… … Still, it’s someone else’s problem.…….”
Ugh, the barbarian gets upset..
“Why are we strangers??”
“but… … Well, Bjorn, you can tell me..”
When Misha secretly showed signs of disappointment, he quietly confessed his concerns..
When I heard it, it was just ordinary love advice..
I found someone I like, but I'm worried about whether to reveal my feelings or not.?
‘I never thought there would be people who actually do this…….’
Even though I laughed out loud, I still asked just to confirm..
“So what did you answer??”
“huh? I just told you to confess like a man.?”
“Right…….”
It was a somewhat expected answer..
Isn’t it Misha who never had a typical relationship until she turned 25? As you can tell just by looking at the things he does towards me, he is not interested in relationships between men and women.—
“But that's what I'm saying…….”
At that time, Misha suddenly avoided my gaze and blurted out his words..
His face looks strangely red..
what? Is it because of the sunset??
As I was thinking about that, Misha grabbed my hand..
“Bjorn, if it’s okay with you, can you come to my house with me tomorrow??”
“……Can you go with me??”
I'm not asking you to come?
I thought the words didn't fit the context, so I asked back, but Misha just nodded..
“Yep. How could it not be possible? Because I will continue to do well in what I am told to do. huh?”
For a moment, I wondered what kind of situation this was..
I soon finished figuring out the situation..
He wouldn't do this by just inviting you to his place..
“When you say “our house,” do you really mean your original home?……?”
Misha bowed his head in response to my question..
“huh…….”
There was a nervous tremor in my hands..
Also, has the sun already set? The sunset that illuminated Missha through the window also became darker..
Soon Misha swallowed his saliva and added further explanation..
“Oh, my dad wants to meet you... … . So, by the way… … with me… … Can you go with me?……?”
My parents' invitation?.
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't embarrassed…….
I answered without hesitation.
“good night.”
“……what? Really? Really? and! There is no softening?”
“Okay, what time can I go tomorrow??”
I felt like it had finally come..
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