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Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 151

151Fire Barbarian Lord (3)

Me, a tank, and Misha, a cold attribute mechanic..

Now we need to recruit three more team members to suit the combination..

‘One priest, one wizard, and one archer/searcher.’

The first configuration that came to mind was this.

[Should I say it is the fundamental combination of [Dungeon & Stone]??

Since the vampire essence had also disappeared, the presence of a priest would be of great help to the team..

but…….

‘The new building has been completely given up.’

In fact, even the word ‘give up’ is absurd..

I even asked Krovitz if he could introduce me to a priest, but he flatly refused..

The team must have at least three people of level 5 or higher, and the public value in the temple must exceed a certain level.?

‘The basic recruitment conditions have become more stringent than in the game..’

Although it is disappointing, it is not a major problem..

Although having a fuse greatly increases the team's stability, it has the disadvantage of reducing damage, so I deliberately left it out..

‘I'm slowly getting a feel for how to make it..’

That evening, I learned the shocking truth that Misha was a racist. After finishing organizing my thoughts, I got dressed and went out into the street..

And then I went to the bar I remembered..

rattle-!

As soon as I opened the door, I saw a black bear woman showing off her massive body. When asked if I was alone, I mentioned Mr. Bear's name, and the wife cleared her throat and pointed to one side..

5Mr. Bear, a level explorer, was wearing an apron and delivering alcohol and food to customers..

“Well, there are no customers, but I always invite friends..”

I sat in an empty seat, trying to keep the words coming from behind out of one ear. And when Mr. Bear had just finished serving one, she quietly raised her hand and called out..

“Oh, wait a minute. I'll be there soon... … . Bjorn Jandel?”

“Let's talk for a moment.”

At my words, Mr. Bear rolled his eyes and looked towards the counter. Wow, I didn't see it that way, but she was captured and living there..

I was planning on just having a short conversation, but I just ordered two snacks and two drinks. I decided that if I did this, both me and that guy would be less observant..

“……Hehehehe.”

Soon, Mr. Bear, who brought drinks and snacks, sat down across from me with a puzzled expression..

And he said it as if he was making excuses.

“Well, it’s not always like this. know? It's just that the store has been very busy these days.…….”

It seemed quite quiet considering how busy it was, but I didn't say anything..

What's embarrassing about living a family life?.

Soon Mr. Bear opened his mouth as if to change the subject..

“So the fact that you came here means you left the original team.?”

“……the team was disbanded.”

“Looking at your face, I guess you lost someone..”

I neither confirmed nor denied.

However, was that silence enough to replace the answer?.

Mr. Bear smiled bitterly and took a swig of his drink..

“What a shitty thing to do.”

“Yeah, that was really shitty..”

I drank a glass of alcohol and then ordered two more. And then we started talking in earnest..

“How many people gathered??”

“There are still only two people.”

“It must be you and that Red Cat woman..”

“So the answer is?”

“Okay, let's do it together..”

After Mr. Bear readily agreed, he asked various questions..

What floor is the target and how is it distributed?.

And how will we fill the remaining two?.

I briefly stated the composition I had in mind..

“First of all, I will definitely include a wizard. And the one remaining spot is… … . I have no choice but to fill it with explorers..”

In fact, there was an option to put Erwen in place of Uncle Bear as the archer. However, it is unclear how well he will do as he has just started the explorer class..

In addition, Uncle Bear, who has tank summons, was able to cover the absence of the priest to some extent, so the above decision was made..

“Until a guide is found, we will use searchers by hiring them. Excluding the explorers, I plan to distribute them equally..”

Mr. Bear nodded..

And I asked as if spitting out.

“If I were the leader, could you increase the distribution??”

“what?”

“It literally means.”

What on earth is this guy talking about??

Did he just say he was the leader??

If that's the case, I don't understand at all..

“Didn’t you say last time that you were lost on the first floor for 19 hours??”

“……Did I even tell you the time??”

“It was around 19:00 on the first day when the crack opened..”

Even at that time, Mr. Bear was wandering around the crystal cave..

2I couldn't find the portal to the floor..

No matter where you are in the labyrinth, a guide who can know the exact direction of the portal remains on the first floor until that time.?

This makes no sense considering that Rottmiller's fastest time is 6 hours..

but…….

“Oh, that… … Isn’t the road to the Crystal Cave a bit complicated?.”

“huh?”

“I know where the portal is, but it's always difficult to find it..”

Mr. Bear went on to say that he only gave directions and that other colleagues were responsible for finding the way..

I asked back without knowing what he said..

“……To put it simply, although it is a guide, does it mean that it is a guide??”

“Huh! That's what my former colleagues said. Honestly, it's hard to understand.”

It's hard to admit something.

It's a second-floor portal that even an ordinary person can easily visit in one day using a compass..

‘I'm a guide, but I'm leading the way.…….’

I thought it was a bold statement, but I ended the story without making an effort to show it..

“I will think about distribution. I need to listen to the opinions of people who will come later..”

“That's enough..”

“Well, that's the end of the story..”

I have my first colleague.

Abman Urikfried.

A level 5 archer with tank summons and a guide with close to zero exploration ability..

“I wish you well in the future. Bjorn, son of Yandel.”

Only the specs have improved a lot, but is it because of the feeling that I can already see the second coming of Team Banpoon??

***

We even clinked glasses together to celebrate becoming colleagues..

The wife gave us a glare..

“How long are you going to play??”

“W, honey? No, this is not play.”

Mr. Bear got up in a huff, headed to his wife, and talked to her without being heard..

At first it seemed like I was being scolded, but…….

“Oh my, I should have told you earlier. Someone who will be my husband's colleague.”

As if something had been discussed well, the wife approached me first and smiled warmly..

“nice to meet you. They also have another name for it, Little Vulcan, right? You are tall and strong, so I feel relieved now..”

“Well, I'm glad that's the case..”

“yes. In fact, I honestly didn't like my previous colleagues. How can you be a team member for over half a year and never show your face??”

huh?

“……a former colleague?”

This guy must have been playing solo.?

I quietly checked on Mr. Bear. He kept shaking his head with a pale face..

A conversation from the past came to mind..

[Was this guy with a wife entering the labyrinth alone??]

[Because the store is running at a loss these days. Shouldn’t the country also work hard to earn money??]

It's good to work hard to earn money, but I never would have guessed that he was cheating on his wife and playing solo..

I feel like my illusions are shattering after a long journey..

I thought he would be a reliable yet wise colleague like a bear..

Now I see that he was just a guy who lived for today..

“Anyway, please consider that I treated you to what you ate today. And although I am a poor husband, I will take care of you in the future..”

After getting involved in someone else's family affair, I got angry and left the bar as if running away. And soon after arriving at the accommodation.

“Uh, man. Have you had a drink??”

Erwen ordered a drink and sat in the first floor lobby waiting for me. At that time, I wondered if she had come just to have a chat.…….

“sorry!”

Before I could say anything, Erwen apologized..

“What do you mean, sorry??”

“I didn't even know something like that happened to my colleague.…….”

“how did you know that?”

“The man's expression looked so bad at that time, so I asked another colleague..”

When I asked who he was talking about, the answer was a dwarf. When I told him he was a former colleague of mine, he seemed to have no doubt that I was talking about De Walki.…….

But fortunately, it looks like they left out any mention of oracles or dragon slayers..

“It was painful, right? I know. What does it feel like to lose something?.”

Erwen cried and touched my hand..

I felt very embarrassed. Should I say that it feels like a three-year-old child is comforting me??

From the beginning, it was also a backseat..

Now that I have finally made up my mind,.

“……Stop talking about that. Anyway, welcome back. I had something to say.”

“What do you want to say? Uh, there's still more to do.…….”

“There's still more to do?”

“……no. So what is there to talk about??”

I sat down across from Erwen..

And asked bluntly:.

“I'm starting a new team, are you interested in joining??”

Originally, I wasn't planning on including Erwen..

Of course, it's not because of Misha's request..

It's just that after much deliberation, the archer was selected as Mr. Bear, and there were no seats left..

However, things changed when I found out that Uncle Bear was the guide..

The position that was supposed to be filled by a searcher became empty..

‘It may not have much combat power right now, but if you raise it well, it will definitely be enough for more than one person..’

The fact that I was taking explorer lessons from my older sister was also a huge plus point..

Would you say it would be perfect if we found our way together with Mr. Bear?.

“I…….”

After a long period of silence, Erwen struggled to come up with an answer..

“I'm really glad you suggested it. So don't get me wrong?”

Well, first of all, it’s a rejection..

“Is it because of my sister??”

“no. It's because of me. I still have a lot left to learn from you..”

It was an unexpected answer.

Well, it's not like I didn't understand it..

Certainly, hanging out with my older sister is helping me grow. It's only been a few months since I took the Explorer class, and I can't teach you about things like elemental magic..

“Right. I get it.”

“I… … You're not angry, are you? yes?”

“No way. That's a great decision. You too are now an explorer..”

“Ah, it’s been a while since I received a compliment.…….”

Erwen stared blankly into space for a moment, then cleared his throat and regained his senses..

And spoke in a voice full of determination.

“Please wait half a year. In just half a year, I will learn everything I can from you and join your team..”

Oh, I feel grateful.…….

If this is the case, doesn’t it seem like I sent some kind of industrial spy?.

For some reason, I felt like I could hear my sister's mind collapsing..

***

next morning.

As soon as I opened my eyes, I headed to the sacred place without even washing..

I made a reasonable decision that there was no need to wash since I was going to a place full of barbarians anyway..

‘It feels like I've come home.’

I may not be a real barbarian, but looking at the green bushes here makes me feel at home. There was a time when I was uncomfortable because I was scared of the tribal leader, but at least I am now..

Is that why??

‘Nimiral.’

Suddenly an oracle comes to mind and my heart becomes heavy..

Intuition trained by bad luck was speaking.

A secret that more than ten people know cannot be kept forever..

‘Even if step 6 is completed today, it will take several more years to reach step 9.…….’

Unlike other races that have abandoned old traditions, barbarians are stubborn to the point of madness..

If it becomes known that I received an oracle from a star goddess rather than an ancestor god, the super rookie and all other tribal leaders will step in and try to expel me..

‘I will think about this part gradually.…….’

I walked through the bush and headed to the center of the sacred site..

As I was doing that, I saw young warriors gathered in an empty lot. Little warriors who practice martial arts while waiting for the coming of age ceremony in a sacred place..

This is what I always see when I come here.…….

‘That's Charon……?”

A familiar barbarian face is seen among the young warriors..

Charon son of Tarson.

He was once a baby barbarian who didn't know anything about the world, but he accepted the darkness of the world and became a full-fledged warrior..

He stands in front of the young barbarians.

As if I were a drill instructor.

“Let’s all repeat it together. Humans are?”

“enemy!”

“The heart is?”

“we must protect!”

It was an indoctrination that bordered on brainwashing, but this alone would greatly increase their survival rate..

I looked at them happily.

Until I realized one thing.

‘But what is that??’

Charon, Tarson's son, and several senior barbarians who appear to have followed him are acting strangely..

For some reason, I'm carrying three or four backpacks..

I thought it might be a popular fashion among barbarians.…….

“Instructor! But what are those bags??”

One of the young warriors raises his hand and asks if it's just me who looks strange..

Charon smiled and answered as if he had been waiting..

“I asked well. Young warrior! This is Robert, this is John, this is Aiden…….”

Charon points to the backpacks on the left and right, as well as the front and back, and calls out their names..

“ha ha ha! So, it sounds like someone’s name.!”

The baby barbarian chuckled..

but…….

“Because that's a person's name.”

Charon was no longer smiling.

“……What does that mean??”

To the shocked baby barbarians, Charon gave a very long and detailed explanation of how he obtained the backpack..

And then we continued our mental education again..

“Recite it again. Humans are?”

“enemy!!!!!”

“The heart is?”

“we must protect!!!!”

“Yandel's son Bjorn?”

“a great warrior!!!!!”

I was speechless when I saw that..

“…….”

……What on earth have I done??