Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 204
204angry blessing (4)
Misha was kidnapped.
Even in the city.
When I heard this, it seemed like something big had happened, but I calmly checked the rest of the circumstances first..
If that's true, isn't it strange that Einar was sleeping calmly in her room?.
“Kidnapped? Please explain properly. What happened? Yeah, since when did it happen?.”
“It happened yesterday!”
The incident occurred only a day ago.
It is said that Einar and Misha were on their way back after having a quick meal outside that day..
But when I got to the hotel, what was this??
Prisoners dressed in black were waiting for Misha..
“ah! When I heard it, it seemed like it came from Misha's hometown.!”
If it's from the original family, they must have been sent by the head of the family..
“……so?”
“So what's the point! The prisoners whispered something to Misha and forcibly took her away.!”
Well, can you say they took it by force??
First, I asked to confirm..
“Did Misha leave you nothing??”
“He told me that he would come back tonight and that I should spend the day alone. ah! I told you to go out and meet Bjorn too... … I had trouble sleeping because I was worried, so I overslept.!”
I laughed out loud without realizing it..
I'm just saying I overslept. Anyway, I left a message before I left, so why is this a kidnapping?.
When I asked that question, I got a somewhat impressive answer..
“Misha, who said that to me, looked like he didn't want to go for a second! But if that's not kidnapping, what is?!”
You kidnapped someone who didn't want to go, it's common barbarian logic..
However, I am also a barbarian.
“Yes, Misha was kidnapped..”
I know how pointless it is to argue with a barbarian about kidnapping or not..
“yes? Yesterday, I was surprised and went to see Aruru, but he said it was no big deal and I was upset.!”
“What did Raven say??”
“Bjorn, I told you to wait at home and not do anything strange until you arrive. So, I haven't even been able to report it to the public safety office yet.!”
Okay, you handled it well..
It's best to leave the Barbarian to the Barbarian..
If that doesn't work, it's best not to talk..
“so! What are you going to do, Bjorn? Of course we have to go in there, right? Isn’t Misha our colleague?!!”
I thought there would be an accident if I went in there..
I said exactly.
“Misha is also a warrior. Give yourself time to do it on your own..”
“that… … . Right!”
“He said he came back today, so I'll wait until night and if he doesn't come, I'll go look for him by myself tomorrow..”
“i get it!”
Let's say it in a barbarian way, and Einar agrees easily without being stubborn..
“But it's morning and I'm not hungry?”
“Of course I'm hungry!”
First, I took Einar for breakfast..
Then I checked to see what happened while I was away..
There was nothing special to say.
The days were just repetition of training, eating, and going home..
It seems that even Raven and Mr. Bear have decided to skip the regular meeting that was held periodically until I appear..
“Oh, at that time, Misha also admired Bjorn and said that he was amazing. Even if it doesn't seem like it, Bjorn is the center of the team and without him they can't come together.!”
“uh… … That's right.”
Shame comes from nowhere.
Well, it's a hundred times better than gossiping behind your back.…….
I changed the subject..
“Did Misha pay for the food??”
“Oh, but I used it all up..”
“……I'll leave the money behind, so eat well until the night..”
“Are you going out? Without waiting for Misha?”
“Nothing changes even if you stay at home, right? I have to do my job. Misha would hope so too..”
After finishing eating, I put Einar in the room and went out..
First of all, the first destination was Magic Tower..
“Oh, are you out? How is your body??”
“There seems to be no problem, perhaps thanks to the antidote given by Mozlan..”
“Good for you. You had a hard time. Anyway, I heard about Mr. Karlstein.?”
“okay. If it doesn't come by today, I'll go check on it, so don't worry..”
“You never worried from the beginning? Einar is strange, why are you so upset when you go to your parents’ house??”
I smiled bitterly and remained silent..
Unlike Raven, I know the circumstances surrounding Misha and her family..
So I guess I have to be worried..
“Rather, they said they couldn't settle the settlement because I wasn't there? Let's meet tomorrow.”
“What if Mr. Karlstein is late??”
“I'll come back and tell you then..”
After that, after briefly asking about my current situation, we decided on a meeting place and time and parted ways..
The next place we headed to was Uncle Bear’s tavern..
“Oh, you're finally back. You had a lot of trouble.”
“Did anything special happen while I was gone??”
“There's nothing special to say. But shouldn’t that be asked from my side? Was it okay while staying at Bifron??”
“not bad. It was a comfortable place to live..”
Just like with Raven, I had a brief chat with Mr. Bear about my current situation, told him the place and time, and made an appointment..
“Now I get to share that money.”
“I'm sorry for keeping you waiting. I could have taken it first..”
“No, this must be done in a place where everyone is present to avoid any confusion. Besides, it's not like you couldn't come and play..”
“Thank you for your understanding. Then I will go.”
After leaving the bar, I was a little worried..
There's quite a bit of time left until dinner, so what should I do now? After gathering my thoughts for a moment, I headed to the library..
It's hard to find a better place to kill time.…….
Because there are people who need to report survival..
“……Bjorn Jandel.”
As soon as we arrived at the library, Ragna stiffened when he saw my face..
“It's been a while?”
I asked with a grin..
And he tried to explain why he didn't show up for 20 days..
However, before that, Ragnar’s mouth opened..
“I heard. Not only did he use his supernatural powers in the city, he was exiled to Biffron for breaking the rules and entering the labyrinth..”
Oh, you knew..
Well, I heard it at the round table and it was a story that became quite famous as it was a political punishment..
“I'm glad you came back safely. and sorry.”
“I'm sorry?”
An apology that is completely out of context.
When I tilted my head, Ragna spoke carefully..
“I asked the deacon if he could help, but he said it was a problem that could not be helped.…….”
I still don't understand.
Why are you apologizing, and what is a butler??
When I asked about this again, Ragnar kept his mouth shut as if he had made a mistake..
So I didn't ask too deeply..
There's no way I can tell you about this anyway..
‘……First of all, it seems like they are talking about their family..’
Interest in Ragnar, which had cooled, rises again..
A wizard in his 20s with at least level 5 or higher..
The scent of a rich man can be seen from his clothes and walking stick..
Plus the deacon I just mentioned..
He's a librarian, so he's been around a lot of people, but from what I've seen, he's definitely a nobleman..
but…….
‘That's a bit strange too..’
I was curious some time ago and looked into it..
There is no noble family with the surname Peprok..
So what on earth is this guy?.
“……Are you going to read the book??”
“Oh yeah. I think so..”
Perhaps feeling burdened by the staring gaze, Ragna changed the topic..
So, I just went in to read a book..
‘Well, I'll find out later when I get the chance..’
He hasn't done any harm to me..
It wouldn't be good for me, a stranger, to delve into family affairs that people don't want to talk about..
Whatever it is, our current relationship isn't bad..
‘……By the way, I couldn't find the Total Sea Rock series even today..’
I sat in one place and read a book until it got dark outside the window, then I slowly settled down and stood up..
Last day, I happened to find a summary here and looked for it from time to time, but I couldn't find it this time either..
“Are you going?”
“There is someone waiting.”
“……okay.”
Afterwards, I returned to the inn and had dinner with Einar. And asked what I did today.
“today? After taking a nap, I was bored so I went to the shrine..”
“in the holy place?”
“It's fun teaching young warriors. It reminds me of the old days.”
To me, he doesn't seem to have changed much from before.…….
Well, the combat power has increased tremendously..
“Let's go together next time. Everyone wants to see you. Hasn’t it already been 20 days?.”
“Okay, let's go together next time.”
After declaring that he would become the tribal leader, Nagi, who had been visiting the sacred place to provide early education in his spare time, agreed without much hesitation..
The approval rating within the tribe needs to be raised in advance..
“Hehe, the young warriors will be happy..”
Since we were both barbarians, the meal was already over by the time we had that conversation. However, instead of going up to our room, we waited on the first floor, which also serves as a restaurant..
Misha hasn't come back yet..
‘Has something really gone wrong??’
As the night grew older, I became more worried, but fortunately, Misha appeared about an hour later. Unlike her usual preference for bright colors, she was wearing black clothes..
“uh? Bjorn?”
“It’s Misha!! Misha is back!!”
Einar immediately runs and hugs Misha..
“oh! Don't do it. Because I don't feel like that!”
Misha sighed and pulled Einar away..
And he came and sat in front of me..
“……I'm sorry. Originally, I was going to wait at the front..”
“done. I am not a child. Anyway, what happened there? I heard from Einar that something happened..”
“Oh, that…….”
Misha glances at Einar with a smile on his face..
“Einar, you go up and sleep..”
“Eh? why?”
“Write it.”
“I get it! Why don't you go to sleep?!!”
First, I sent Einar up and then had a conversation..
“That's why my family called you?
“that is… … One of her brothers died so she had to attend. First of all, I’m still from that family..”
“They say it's because of the funeral..”
Contrary to my worries, it didn't really seem like they were taking me by force..
However, there was one question.
“That's a bit strange. At this time?”
Not immediately after the labyrinth closed..
But a funeral at this time??
Doesn’t this mean that a fatal incident occurred in the city?.
“Don't worry about anything weird. That person was originally not in good health. He was a person who always had to call a priest for treatment..”
“That means he wasn't the same guy when he was a hierarchical monarch..”
I asked bluntly.
“Then who is it? Looking at his dark expression, I saw that he was the older brother who always took good care of me.?”
“……Probably someone you don't know. I've never talked about it.”
“okay?”
Judging by the fact that he didn't talk about it, he must be one of the guys who bullied and ignored Misha..
Then, why does he have such a gloomy face?.
“Now I see it wasn't just the funeral, something else happened there..”
“……How did you know that?”
What's new?.
I thought he would get angry if I told him that I could clearly see his face just by looking at him, so I turned him around slightly..
“If it's for a funeral, there's no reason to send Einar..”
“Why are you so quick to notice things like this??”
“……Just say something. What happened??”
“that is…….”
Misha sighed and continued..
“father… … . No, that person wants to bring you back again..”
Why is it so frustrating that everyone can't leave me alone??
***
The head of the Karlstein family wants to see me..
I wonder if I have found some new clues about the Frost Spirit Ring.…….
“Anyway, that's it. You don't need to go there. I already rejected it outright..”
Since this issue has already been sorted out by Missha Sun, I don't think we need to worry about this issue any further. I told you that if you want to meet me, don't ask me to come to you.?
If there is no news, it means it wasn't a big deal..
‘If you really come... … . Let's listen and think about it then. I feel like if I go there for no reason, only trouble will happen..’
Well, this concludes this agenda..
“Ah, the more I think about it, the angrier I get. What on earth does that person think of me? Now, whether it's a funeral or something, I won't go again even if you call me..”
Afterwards, I chatted with Misha, who was once again determined to become independent, and talked about things I had missed for the past 20 days, then went to my room and slept..
And the next afternoon.
“It's been a really long time since we all got together. Everyone had a good time?”
All of Team Apple Narak gathered in one place.
The location is the three-story bar where we have been meeting since our first meeting..
The goal is the final settlement, which has not been done yet..
“I heard it then, but I want to listen to it in more detail. What is your total income??”
“Including the ‘Foxfire Knot’ sold a few days ago, it is 159 million stones..”
“Is this the amount including the labor fee I received from them??”
“yes. I thought about it, but you ended up killing all the people there, right? It's funny that now he claims that he owes what he previously received as a labor fee. So, I only saved the cost of the test tube in advance..”
Well, even if it wasn't for that, it's a trophy that would have been in our hands after the battle..
‘Still, it's surprising. I honestly thought he was going to claim it as his own..’
I think he's gotten a little worse too..
At least compared to when we first met.
“Anyway, I've summarized the final settlement details here. It will be easier if everyone watches this and talks about it..”
Raven began to settle the account in earnest, looking at the documents she had prepared, including the receipt attached..
Maseok income is equally distributed.
Explorers and battle income are equally distributed.
However, the herbs found in the Doppelganger Forest are classified as special trophies, so Raven 40%.
Potions are not for sale and are classified as public items..
Since the documents were organized in an easy-to-read manner, complex settlement was carried out smoothly..
and…….
“310 million stones…….”
Although there is a slight error, a large sum of 30 million stones per person was received..
Income that can be said to be the highest ever.
But now it was time to vomit..
“Now, the only thing left to do is settle the personally acquired loot. Actually, I have some time left these days, so I roughly organized this. As is customary, we set it at around 70% of the average market price, so it will be much cheaper than buying it..”
Raven said, looking at each person in order..
“First of all, Mr. Karlstein. Half-troll leather boots with 'acceleration' and 'dimension control' enchantments are 2.1 million. A lithium necklace with ‘cold reinforcement’ engraved on it costs 2.7 million. A total of 4.8 million. But I have to leave out Mr. Karlstein’s share here… … . All you have to do is pay 3.84 million stones..”
“Ugh…….”
“Mr. Einar’s expandable backpack costs 1.5 million… … . This is the end. Just pay 1.2 million stones.”
“Ugh.”
“Mr. Urikfried has a quiver of subspace arrows of 2.1 million. A large breastplate made of steel costs 550,000... … . But why did you take the breastplate??”
“……I will give the size control magic and clothe it on Cheolwoong..”
“That's not a bad idea. I think it would be a hassle to have to wear it every time I summon it. Anyway, you just have to pay 2.12 million stones..”
Except for Raven, who did not choose any personal loot, everyone put the set amount of money on the table without saying anything..
And then my long-awaited turn came..
“Finally, it's Mr. Yandel..”
How much will I actually cough up?.
“First of all, 3.1 million stone of Ideum gaiters. No. 8667 wilderness outlaw 3.3 million stones.”
“Wait a minute, leave out the wilderness outlaws. I'm thinking of keeping this as a team-wide item, not my personal loot..”
“……Team common items?”
“5Isn’t this something that can be useful when you meet that guy on the floor? I think it would be better to keep it for that time..”
“Hmm.”
Raven looked at me like an IRS agent looking at tax evaders..
But in the end, the conclusion was 'YES'’.
“That sounds understandable. Somehow, I feel like something is wrong with me. Then let's move on..”
Without even having time to feel relieved that the money was solidified, Raven moved on to the last part..
It can be said to be the flower of this settlement..
“The essence of the Manticore. And No.2988 Mark of the Guardian Corps.”
“······.”
“First of all, the average price of Manticore Essence on the exchange is about 50 million stones, but the test tube price has already been subtracted and the price is calculated based on the guild's official price..”
“So, what is the public price??”
“3,20010,000 stones.”
Nimiral.
Then, as is customary here, a 70% discount is applied, and since I will receive 20% back after paying anyway, I subtract 1/5.…….
“The price of the manticore is 17.92 million stones..”
Still expensive though.
“……The badge of the Guardian Corps is?”
“The average price on the exchange is 52 million stones..”
This isn't much different from the game price..
Likewise, if you add a discount, the final value is 29.12 million stones..
“Then, if you include the Ideal gaiters, the total would be 48,776,000 stones..”
Raven smiled and continued..
“You usually save some money.?”
“…….”
I kept my mouth shut..
And then I looked at Einar..
“huh? why are you suddenly looking at me?”
“Einar, how much did you borrow from me?……?”
“Are you taking it away?……!!”
No, I'm getting it back..
***
This expedition brought record-breaking profits..
However, after paying everything, it wasn't enough even after spending all the money I had saved up until now..
Even with the money lent to Einar, the amount was too large to pay all of it..
Of course, there was no problem.
“Einar, while you’re paying back the money, try lending me some more..”
“Yes… … ? Colleagues do money transactions with each other.—”
“Oh, I'll pay you back.”
“Ah, I got it.…!”
“Misha, I would like you to lend me some too..”
“Oh my, how lacking.?”
The shortfall of 13 million stones was made up with credit loans received from Einar and Misha..
As a result, I became a debtor..
When will I pay this back??
Should we hope to meet looters in the labyrinth??
“i am rich now!!!!”
He lent me money and felt despondent for a while..
Ainar, who had been taking care of Misha and me until a few days ago because she had no money for living, really started spending a lot of money..
Well, it's a bit weird to say it's boom boom.?
I ate snacks generously, but since they were so cheap, it was difficult to consume them in a noticeable amount no matter how much I ate..
“Bjorn, what should I do with this money??”
“Just have it. Are you going to come back next time and get new equipment?.”
“huh.”
“uh! me too! I'm also going to get some new equipment.!”
“Be patient this month. I'm going to make a few, but they won't be completed until the labyrinth opens anyway..”
Since the settlement was delayed, it was decided to postpone spending the money in earnest until next month..
Since I had a lot of money, I was planning to get one or two parts that I could use up to the 7th floor..
Of course, I can't tell you to use it all there, but.
“Still, you've earned a lot, so don't save too much and spend it on things you want. Isn’t that the money you earned for that?.”
“huh? That's okay, that's okay?”
What does he think of me?.
Growth is important, but I don't want it to make you give up your entire daily life..
“It seems like there was something you wanted to do.?”
“Yes.”
“Why are you paying attention? You're spending your money.”
“No, it's not necessarily like that.…….”
“……?”
When I gave him a questioning look, Misha cautiously opened his mouth..
“We can't move at this point.?”
“……what?”
“I thought I would make good money now, so I thought it might be better to go to a better place... … . I can't even cook here.. ”
Hmm, somehow he noticed us..
After thinking about it for a while, I decided to do it..
This inn was already starting to feel small..
Plus, Missha's rice is much more delicious than restaurant food..
I'm healthy too.
“Then, let’s gradually find out where to move. I need to prepare to enter the labyrinth right now..”
“huh!!”
After that, daily life continued for the first time in a long time..
A peaceful time where we get together to make an exploration plan, visit Rotmiller again to take the guidance class that was interrupted, and occasionally stop by the commercial district to check if there are any items to purchase..
As always, those days passed quickly..
and…….
“Once everyone is gathered, let’s leave quickly..”
We met at Uncle Bear's tavern like last time..
「1I entered the crystal cave on the first floor..」
It's time to enter the labyrinth.
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