Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 173
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The day after I went to Commelbee with Raven.
The entire team gathered at the bar and made the final settlement..
“You really made a lot of money.”
Maseok income 25.19 million.
Expandable backpack and miscellaneous equipment costs 3.01 million.
Ifrit's essence is 9 million, excluding the test tube value.
Millarodeon's by-product is 750,000.
So all together…….
‘Total 37.95 million stones.’
Of course, the division into five is not fair..
It was agreed that Einar would take 15% of the magic stone and Mr. Bear would take 25%.…….
Essence and by-products of Mila Roden are special loot, so Raven eats 40% of them..
‘Let’s see, then it’s my share…….’
7102,500 stone.
For reference, the amount is exactly the same as Missha..
“Mr. Einar is worth 5.843 million stones..”
“Oh oh!!”
“So what are you going to do with the integer value??”
“Uh, Jeongsu… … ? how much was that?”
Einar was momentarily happy about the absurd amount of settlement, but then quickly looked confused..
“……If that's the case, I'll pay it together..”
I took 2.157 million stones from my share and handed it to Raven..
“What about Mr. Karlstein??”
“Oh, I was going to get that from Einar later..”
“Well, in that case. uh… Wait a minute, then Mr. Einar doesn't have anything to settle today.?”
Is the problem that there is nothing to be paid?.
I worked hard in the labyrinth, but my debt only increased..
4 million to Missha.
To me, including the cost of the equipment I bought last month, it was 7.5 million..
Total 11.5 million stones.
“Well, that can’t be… … !!! There was a settlement fee, but it’s gone!! There's something wrong with this!!”
“That's the way the world is. Still, I didn't become stronger after drinking the essence..”
Unlike Misha, who comforted me with words, I decided to give tangible compensation..
“Anyway, I hope to increase the distribution of Einar soon..”
5Ate the grade essence.
In fact, it is difficult to say that Einar's combat power is below average..
“Oh, I don't mind..”
“……From next time, I will only receive 20%..”
Mr. Bear also acknowledged it without saying anything, and Einar's magic stone distribution fee was increased to 20%..
Now it's evenly distributed.
‘Huh, I feel like adjusting the special loot ratio again... … . I'm sure he'll get angry, so I'll do this later..’
Actually, when I think about it, I feel a little unfair..
As a tanker, as a leader, as a guide that wasn't even there before.…….
Plus, they feed you all the hidden pieces.?
Shouldn’t I get 30% of what I did??
“Oh, then, if everyone just pays the team money, everything we need to do for today is done..”
“How much was the public money??”
“300,000 stones per person.
“Are you taking it away again?……!!”
Einar's debt increased by 300,000 stones.
Well, what's the point of debt since I'm the one who feeds and puts him to sleep anyway?.
***
Three days after completing the final settlement.
While Misha went out with Einar to apply for promotion to level 6, I lay in bed and collected my thoughts..
‘Another 10 million stones have already been collected..’
The amount excludes money lent to Einar or in the shared account with Misha..
Once I got to the 5th floor, my growth accelerated..
I should say that thanks to being able to play proactively, I was able to properly utilize my in-game knowledge.?
‘1year.’
I made a rough plan.
‘Let’s build a foundation on the 5th floor and rise to the 6th floor for just one year..’
Of course, it will be difficult to grow as quickly as now from the 6th floor..
This is a level that cannot be cleared with combat power alone..
6From the first floor, it will be a long race against time..
‘……Still, if you go to the 6th floor, you can drink the essence..’
Since a powerful enemy called the Dragon Slayer is aiming for my head, I need to become stronger as soon as possible..
‘Even if that's not the case, looking at the current situation, it seems like there's no answer as it is..’
The atmosphere in the city has been very heavy lately..
To be precise, this is the explorer industry..
Should I say that everyone is on edge and tense??
It's worth it.
Since such an incident occurred this time.
‘471number of people.’
4That many people died on the floor..
And only in this episode.
This was a serious problem that could not be compared to the last third-tier monarch incident..
A looter, not a monster.
It was a large-scale terrorist attack by a large group targeting veteran explorers who had been in and out of the labyrinth for nearly 10 years..
“Bjorn!!”
When my thoughts reached that point, Misha, who had gone to the guild, came back..
Holding a piece of paper in my hand, very urgently.
“Hey, look at this!! The royal family issued a notice to explorers.!”
I quickly took the paper and read it..
A subjugation plan was drawn up led by the royal family, and an announcement was made that rewards would be given to explorers of level 6 or higher for participation..
The target of subjugation was Noark..
‘……It's going to be crazy.’
The underground city was an open secret.
Everyone knows about this group, but 99% of people don't even know about its existence..
However, the group was mentioned in an official document from the royal family..
“Bjorn, what are you going to do??”
“well.”
The rewards are quite attractive.
In addition to the amount measured per person, taxes and currency exchange fees are exempted for 3 years. Moreover, it is said that even essences belonging to the royal family are given according to merit, so there must be a lot of people who are tempted..
‘It looks like they've already finished recruiting the biggest clans..’
The notice also included the names of the clans that agreed to participate..
He was probably promised a much bigger reward.
Should I call it some kind of promotional recruitment??
The trust of ordinary explorers will rise sharply just by the participation of large, powerful clans..
No, on the contrary, they may think it is foolish not to participate in the subjugation, saying it is an opportunity to make a difference..
but…….
[Anyway, what I want to say is, don't participate..]
I remembered Lee Baek-ho’s advice and composed myself..
“we do not participate.”
Getting caught in a whale fight and having your back exploded is something I don't want to do..
Besides, isn’t he still growing well enough?.
It is difficult to see any merit in participating in the subjugation..
“I see… … Thank goodness. For some reason I don't feel well…….”
“First of all, just in case, I need to meet Raven and Abman and talk to them. Oh, what was Einar’s reaction??”
“I'm looking forward to this as an opportunity to make a name for myself. Don't worry though. I'll tell you carefully.”
“Then I'll leave that to you..”
After finishing the conversation with Misha, I headed to the Magic Tower..
What is the wizard's perspective??
The answer was really simple.
“Ah, that announcement… … . I also heard it last night. I was already going to ask, but I'm glad you said you wouldn't participate..”
“Are you also against it??”
“yes. I'm curious about the underground city, but first of all, it's subjugation, not war, right? I don't want to get involved in that kind of conflict..”
Whatever the reward the royal family offered, Raven wasn't particularly interested..
Fortunately in many ways.
Afterwards, I heard a similar answer at Uncle Bear's tavern..
“Everyone was talking about that all day at the bar, but something didn't make sense to me. Well, I'm greedy for rewards, but…….”
Uncle Bear said that he probably would have participated in the subjugation if he had been playing solo..
Well, this guy is almost 40 years old..
3A year's worth of tax exemption is huge..
First of all, isn't he a man who almost takes care of his wife's taxes on his own?.
“Hehe, and won’t a child be born next year? The maternity benefit will give you a tax break for 20 years, so there's no reason to be in such a hurry..”
“Right.”
“If you're not attending, I don't plan on participating either..”
Okay, then the subjugation ended up being a pass..
‘……For more information, please check there when the community opens..’
There's nothing you can do right now.
So, I was about to go back to my accommodation and check out what I had to do in the city this month..
Uncle Bear made an unexpected suggestion..
“Yandel, how about a drink later??”
“alcohol?”
“Aren’t you the leader of a team now? It looks like you don't have any connections in this area..”
“so?”
“5There is a meeting of layer explorers this evening. If it's okay, how about we go together??”
Well, it's friendly.…….
Honestly, I don't feel like it..
However, the common way for explorers here is to meet with fellow travelers, play, and exchange information..
It might not be a bad idea to experience it once?
‘Well, in Watchers of the Round Table, only very high-level information is provided, so it is difficult to understand this aspect..’
“good night. Then what time and where should I go??”
After being informed of the appointment time and location, I went to the library to kill time..
Ragna welcomes you as bluntly as usual..
However, when did I hear this news when I was only in the library?.
“Is there something you want to say??”
“if… … . Do you participate in the subjugation??”
“No, our team decided not to participate..”
“okay. Fortunately, the…….”
Ragna’s complexion has brightened..
For some reason, I was suspicious of that fact, so I asked directly:.
“Good thing, do you know anything about Noark??”
“About that... … I don't know. But, I know what kind of royal family they are... … . There will definitely be great sacrifices..”
Ragna answers in a voice that sounds like an ant crawling..
“royal family?”
“Please pretend you didn’t hear what I just said..”
Soon Ragna withdrew his words with an expression that he had made a mistake..
I didn't really ask too deeply..
Because I know how dangerous it is to gossip about the royal family..
“thank you for your concern.”
“worry…….”
Ragna recited those words as if he were thinking about them..
However, there was a slightly unexpected reaction..
I thought you would quickly correct me by saying you weren't as worried as usual..
“yes. I was worried, but I'm really glad.”
“uh… … Right.”
If it comes out like this, I feel embarrassed about this side..
However, when he actually spit it out, Ragna's neck turned slightly red, probably because he was embarrassed..
So I just pretended not to notice.
“……Then, will you cast a spell? I'm going to read a book now.”
“Ah yes. Magic. That's right.”
I don't want to get any more awkward here..
***
10 pm.
Normally, it would have been time to wash up and then slowly lie down in bed..
I'm at a bar I've never been to before..
It's not District 7, where I live, but a bar located in District 8, where you have to cross a barrier..
“Abman! Long time no see! How have you been??”
“What's wrong with me? Then you?”
“haha! I live every day without being able to die!”
As I entered the private room, I saw fifteen explorers gathered together..
It looks like the warm-looking guy here is the host..
“The friend next to me?”
“I am the leader of our team.”
“Oh, I was wondering who would take you, and the lucky one was right here.?”
As soon as we entered the room, we had a brief introduction led by the host..
“I am Perfe Derbez. Call me at your convenience. You can just call me Pepe. It's a nickname only used by close people..”
Peperani…….
Too cute a nickname for a bearded man.
“……It's Derbez.”
“That's right.”
“I am Bjorn, son of Yandel..”
“Can I call you Bjorn??”
“as you please.”
A summary of titles completed quickly like an explorer.
“Wait, Bjorn Yandel? It feels familiar somehow?”
Then one of the explorers tilted his head..
And later, did you remember where you heard it before?.
“Ah, little Vulcan! The barbarian who made a name for himself during the 3rd layer monarchy! Am I right?”
“right.”
When I accepted this, Derbez's eyes changed a little..
A surprised yet somewhat suspicious gaze.
“Oh, so does that mean it hasn’t even been a year yet??”
“Don't worry about that part. I already went to the 5th floor this time..”
When Mr. Bear provided the assist, all doubts were erased and only admiration remained..
“1To advance to the 5th floor in less than a year is truly amazing.…….”
Afterwards, Derbez introduced the participants one by one..
Famous as the Little Balkan.
Perhaps because they knew about the explosive growth potential, everyone responded favorably..
Except one person.
“5This is Jack Johnsonville, a member of the Neviswolf clan..”
A blond tanned human guy introducing himself with a somewhat aggressive gaze..
‘Why do you open your eyes like that? Do you want to lose??’
I was already itching at the barbarianized way of thinking, but I endured it with superhuman patience..
Aren't there a few modern people in this world?.
Yeah, I should understand..
“Haha, then just have a drink..”
Derbez, perhaps sensing the chilly air, cheered and lightened the mood..
That's how the meeting started.
People naturally drank alcohol and talked about everyday life or industry topics..
“What is it like? Are you fine?”
Mr. Bear whispering in my ear.
I smiled and nodded too..
Since it's an explorer's gathering, I thought they'd just do a lot of trash talk, but this is pretty good..
Well, there was one bastard who muddied the water..
“Next time, why don't we meet somewhere other than this old bar??”
jack johnsonville.
“There's a tavern under our clan, and the drinks are amazing. Of course, it's much more expensive than here. ha ha ha!”
“Subjugation? Of course I should participate. Oh, you might be a little scared because you are a team unit.?”
“Still, try hard. You don't know, do you? Will I be able to catch the scouter's eye and join the clan?.”
He's the only one in this group who belongs to a clan, and he keeps bragging about it, pretending it's not true..
This guy even started hitting me every time he got my attention..
“At this point, I have to ask. Yandel, what is your secret? How could it come up so fast??”
“It's obvious just by looking at it, isn't it a good meeting with the team?.”
“…….”
“……Haha, having good colleagues is also a skill..”
Derbez tries to eliminate conflict by putting effort into every time his political opponents come to him..
“Well, Bjorn, by the way. How about you? I’d like to hear your impressions of participating in our group for the first time..”
Tell me this honestly, man?
I thought about it for a moment, but the answer was already decided..
“Like it.”
“Wow, I can't help but like it. Because I’m a newborn chick who just arrived on the 5th floor.”
I am a K-Barbarian who combines the spirit of a modern man, the ideology of Confucianism, and the boldness of a barbarian..
When I have to endure, I will inevitably endure..
I am confident that I can take insults worse than this with a smile..
but…….
“What are you talking about, you idiot?.”
“What, what? Are you just talking to me??”
“So are there any more idiots here than you??”
If you don't have to endure it, don't endure it..
Because it's K-Barbarian.
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