Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 242
242Tue Junction (2)
After coming to Geumhonbogo, I know for sure..
Why can't these races use their power in front of the royal family?.
Should I feel the power of the royal family??
That precious grade 3 essence fills half of the vast treasure trove..
There isn't even just one.
‘There are seven or eight integers that are easy to find and rarely used..’
Most things even have spares..
Even essences that can only be obtained within a crack and have a high difficulty in obtaining them are always provided with one of each color..
‘Crazy, it even has the essence of Nibarok?’
It is the essence of a rare monster that only appears in cracks..
Barbarian warrior is not a useful option.
Still, if you look at the difficulty of obtaining it, it would be a 2nd grade essence.…….
‘How did they put all this together??’
The more I look around, the more I think about it. If one royal family continues for thousands of years, is this kind of ridiculous wealth possible??
‘When I was playing the game, I thought it was a game and I could choose whatever I wanted..’
I gave up even the slightest worry that the royal family might be destroyed by Noark..
How can you possibly think of losing after seeing this?.
Thousands of Grade 3 Essences.
I don't know what the current military strength is, but it means that the royal family can produce an army of an insane level if it wants to..
‘If you give five grade 3 essences to a knight who can use auras,…….’
It's too much to think about.
Where is the 3rd grade Jeong Soo-man??
Reports one level higher will also have level 2 integers..
‘……Maybe there's even a level 1.’
The scariest thing is that Jeongsu is not the end..
There are also number items..
‘Since there is a triple number in Geumhonbogo, there will be a double number and a single number on top.…….’
Although it has a lower priority compared to integers, it is the easiest way to upgrade specs when growth reaches the limit..
‘……It's not that I don't have what I want, but it's nothing compared to essence..’
Well, I guess I'll just take a look anyway.?
I had some time left, so I walked around the inside of Geumhonbo and looked at the items with interest..
Well, I already knew the options anyway, so I quickly lost interest.…….
“I touch it a little bit.…….”
“It doesn't wear out when you touch it, so what do you think?!”
It was fun to see the face of the wizard who came in as a guard and guide turn white every time he touched the equipment..
‘Well then, the view ends here..’
It was time to make a decision..
Therefore, I did a final inspection..
I've already decided which integer to take, but you never know..
Okay, then let’s start with this.
‘bellarios.’
oriental dragon.
It is a monster with an appearance reminiscent of an Imoogi, and is actually a higher compatible version of the Manticore..
Basic stats focused on anti-horsepower.
And even a unique form of passive [Circulation Loop] that allows you to build up stats..
‘Well, even if you take the passive skill now, it will be almost impossible to build up your stats..’
[Ring of Circulation] is effective only when you reach a level that allows you to hunt level 3 or higher monsters..
The reason it became a core essence in the first place is because of the active.
[scale of greed].
When using this skill, scales temporarily grow on the skin, and 'magic resistance' increases in proportion to anti-magic power..
For reference, if your anti-magic power exceeds 1,500, you will receive magic immunity correction, and from this point on, the wizard becomes something you can kill like a passing earthworm..
Barbarian Dragon mode becomes available.
but…….
‘Basically, it's not a water purified water that's worth eating right now..’
In fact, if it weren't for destruction scholars, the priority wouldn't have been raised to this level..
Because just exploration is enough with ‘Manticore’.
Even if you have to eat it someday, your growth speed will vary depending on what you eat first..
Anyway, here's the second option..
‘Bol-Herchan.’
A huge monster whose entire body is covered in shell..
As you can see just by looking at its external characteristics, it has skills specialized in defense. Passive will create synergy with [Iron Leather], and active will create a body that can withstand even ‘Aurors’..
Simply put, it means an essence for preparing for auras..
It's the essence of a setting I don't have yet..
If this had existed, the Auror-using Noark explorer wouldn't have had his arm cut off..
‘Amelia, she had an auror too.…….’
Since the clown said he was sending an assassin, the priority of this essence was slightly higher. To be honest, out of all the assassins I know, she's the scariest..
‘Besides, I think there will be a lot of fights with people in the future..’
Oh, if you're saying it's useless to monsters, that's not the case..
‘The only thing that can respond to ‘Aurors’ is additional..
Above all, his strength level is very high, so he has the best balance between offense and defense among the candidates..
Well, now finally…….
‘bayon.’
Among the three grades of large monsters, he is the only one classified as small..
It is also one of the few 'humanoid' monsters.…….
At the same time, ‘undead’. In other words, it is an immortal species..
According to the settings in the game, they are ancient heroes who died and came back to life, and perhaps that is why they have a very unique setting..
He fights using essence like explorers..
Please note that the combination of integers is different for each entity, but one thing is added in common:.
This is the essence ability that he spits out..
[transcendence].
The strange thing is that if you eat its essence, you only get one skill..
Passive and active are common..
Oh, there is also the advantage that the basic stats include soul power, which is an ultra-rare stat, so you have less to worry about MP..
‘Then what should we do?…….’
Whatever the essence, you have to eat it at some point..
It's just a matter of what to take first.
Finally, after thinking about it one more time, I made a decision..
‘Yeah, if I could only eat one thing, it would be this..’
I look forward to the day when the title is awarded..
***
“Hmm, do you mean this integer?.”
When I chose the essence, the wizard who had been following me made a strange expression..
“A good water purifier does. Then, I will report it to the Prime Minister..”
“Oh, can you also include a number item? It looked like it was just collecting dust.—”
“It's not possible.”
Well, to be honest.
It was half a joke.
After completing the additional body search, I returned to the reception room where I was earlier and saw my colleagues who had arrived earlier..
“Maybe it’s because I’m reporting a divorce, but it’s taking a long time..”
Mr. Bear greets me with a smile on his face..
“What did Jeongsoo choose??”
“Well, I just did what you said. It doesn't look bad, but it's just a vision.?”
vision.
Simply put, it means a combination of guaranteed integers..
Things like the essence of heroes or great explorers who left their names in history..
Of course, such people are well known, but most of them are a combination of high-level essences, so it is difficult to apply them unless you are a high-level explorer..
However, small honeycombs are publicly known..
For example, didn't even the dwarves know that [Emergency Restore] can be used to reset the cooldown of number items?.
It must have been one of the visions circulating among the dwarves..
“When I get back, I'll have to quit the training ground first..”
Uncle Bear, who chose Jeongsoo on my recommendation, was eager to leave the palace and use his newly acquired skills..
I guess that's the same for everyone..
“Bjorn, let’s go back! The power of a warrior dominates my body! You have to explode it quickly.!”
Unlike me, there were three people who obtained level 5 essence, but I am a little jealous of this one..
Hehe, I have to wait until the day the title is awarded..
“Ugh, just be patient. Because Erwen hasn’t arrived yet..”
“Isn’t it okay to just ask that fairy to come alone?!”
“Hey, I told you what I would do if you spoke like that.?”
“Poetry, it's a mistake. So please only have carrot soup…….”
Misha scolds Einar and supports Erwen..
As expected, I feel reassured because my eldest sister supports me..
After waiting for a while, Erwen also returned after finishing selecting the essence..
“It's late. Was there any problem??”
“no. I made a good choice with what you chose. But after eating, I couldn't get used to it for a while, so I took a break and came back.…….”
Well, I guess so..
In most cases, major changes occur in the body as soon as one consumes the upper essence..
“Sorry, sorry. You've been waiting a long time?”
“Sorry, I hope there was no problem. Okay then, let's go back..”
Afterwards, we took a carriage prepared by the royal family and returned to District 7, which now feels like our hometown..
And headed straight to the training ground..
The only space in the city where the use of special abilities is permitted..
“Then let me do it first..”
Mr. Bear summoned Cheolwoong Iradun..
And a pig purchased at the entrance to the training ground was placed on the target..
“I just can't do it with my own hands. Misha, can you do it??”
“me? Ugh… … Okay.”
Afterwards, Misha used the sword to wound Woongi, and that was the end of the preparation..
「Avman Urikfried casted [Hungry Claws].」
The arrow soon began to emit red light..
Mr. Bear used it as a demonstration and aimed it at the pig's thigh..
Puuk-!
“Kwiiyiik!!!”
A pig that literally goes crazy and makes a squealing sound. However, it didn't take long for the energy to diminish..
dump.
Even though it didn't hit a vital point, the pig soon collapsed and stopped moving..
There was no blood flowing out..
That's because the stuck arrow was absorbing blood..
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo-!
Even at this moment, the arrow stuck in the pig was extracting vitality and delivering it to Uncle Bear..
And here comes the synergy of the combination..
「Abman Urikfrit's health is currently at maximum..」
「The remaining vitality is transferred to the target the soul is connected to..」
The absorbed vitality was passed on to Woongi again through Mr. Bear..
“Wow?”
Before I knew it, Woong was all healed from his injuries..
“It was a long time ago, but my soul count has really recovered..”
“It's written in the book that you come first when you're hurt, so pay attention to that..”
As I said, it is safe to say that the tanker line has become more solid since it is rare for the long-distance bear to get hurt..
Well, the advantages don't end there..
About 3 minutes after the arrow hit, the pig's body dried up like a mummy..
‘Continuous damage isn't that bad..’
Moreover, Mr. Bear also has a [hook arrow], so the arrow stuck in it is difficult to pull out..
This means that just by hitting it once, the continuous damage and absorption will continue to overlap..
‘If we gain [Altruism] later, not only Cheolwoong but we too can be treated with it..’
Of course, it's just a build-up, and there are no plans to change Mr. Bear to a healer..
That’s how precious one integer is.?
It's best to just leave healing to a professional healer..
‘I need to find a priest soon.…….’
Anyway, Einar was next..
「Einar Pnellin casted [Wild Control].」
Anyway, I didn't have anything to use as a graduation essence for level 5, so I chose the one that was effective immediately but could be used for the longest time..
「All conditional activation effects of the next attack are converted to cutting power..」
[Explosion Scar], which causes an explosion when hitting the same spot, and [Vital Absorption], which increases regeneration when just hitting the same spot.].
[When [Wild Control] is used, both of these effects are now converted to cutting power..
Just like this.
Suddenly-!
No matter how much it is an adamantium sword, the steel bar is cut in half without any resistance..
“Can I try it with a different sword??”
“That's why it doesn't work. Try as much as you want.”
Unlike pigs, steel bars are free..
These are things that can be restored with magic..
“then…….”
Einar tested again with a cheap iron sword provided at the Gingamingahanji training ground..
The result was the same.
Suddenly-
A steel bar being cut down in one piece.
‘Okay, this increases your options..’
When dealing with multiple enemies, you will use explosion and blood absorption, and when dealing with a single strong enemy, you will fight by increasing cutting power..
To put it simply, Yanghak is no longer a one-tool barbarian..
“Then it's my turn this time?”
Afterwards, Misha also tested the newly acquired essence, followed by Erwen..
Both looked satisfied as they saw the synergy that exceeded expectations..
‘……Barbarian sadly.’
Why am I the only one who still doesn’t have a new essence??
***
Two days later, I visited the palace again..
Honestly, I'm not as nervous anymore as I was in the beginning..
How many times this month??
Of course, today had some differences from the last visit..
“Since you are so tall, could you please bend down a little??”
As if Kyle's gift of a banquet dress wasn't enough, the employees came over and dressed him up and dressed him up to the fullest..
Also, there are no colleagues around..
That's because I'm the only one invited today..
It seemed to be a long-standing royal tradition that only nobles could participate in the awarding of titles, no matter how famous they were..
‘It's already noisy over there..’
The place I am currently in is the Palace of Glory, which I have visited once before. The sound of musical instruments can be heard from where the inner hall is located..
Looks like the banquet has already started.
Perhaps our entrance will be the climax of the banquet..
“Wow, you look even more personable when you dress like that..”
While I was dressing up and waiting, Count Ferdehild came to visit..
Yes, I was with my youngest daughter..
“Ah, this is Arabella Verdehild..”
The girl who can't even make eye contact because she's still scared of me.
Even on a day like today, the count didn't seem to bother himself by bringing up the topic of an arranged marriage, so he just chatted and left..
Well, should I say it more accurately as a warning??
“There are three people receiving titles today, including you. One is a vassal and the other is a marquess..”
This is what I heard.
To be precise, unlike me, the correct expression would be succession rather than bestowal..
“It's nice to be a self-author, but the future marquis of the Kudo family is famous for his fierce temper and strong competitive spirit..”
“In short, you are immature..”
“……That's an accurate expression. So be careful. You might think that this is a one-off day and that you have lost your place as the main character. Oh, even if they try to provoke you, just be patient. Now that you're part of this country, you can't just do whatever you want, right?.”
“I will remember your advice..”
“Okay, that should be enough. Well then, I'll just go without bothering you. See you later.”
Afterwards, the count really coolly took his daughter and left. It seems like the only goal was to get to know me..
‘Politics…….’
For some reason, I remembered what happened in the doppelganger forest and laughed. Will barbarian-style politics really work in an aristocratic society??
As I was killing time with such nonsense, the day quickly passed..
‘Wow, I've really been in this narrow waiting room for over ten hours.?’
Afterwards, I went out to the aisle with the red carpet, and there were two men who had arrived first..
A man dressed up to celebrate his title award day.
‘That little thing over there must be the author himself.…….’
I stared at the man who had a fairly good physique for a human. Just by looking at him, I could see that this was a marquis writer because of his fierce eyes..
“Nice to meet you. You will be awarded the title of baronet this time, right? Congratulations indeed. It would be a blessing for the royal family to have a hero like you become one of us..”
The future Viscount asked for greetings with many empty words, but the future Marquess did not do anything like that..
“…….”
A guy who glances at me and snorts as if he doesn't want to even talk to a commoner-turned-savage like me..
‘Well, it's easier for me if you give it to me like that..’
I'm not interested anyway.
Because I have no intention of wasting my time playing politics..
All I want is a level 3 essence and the convenient title of nobility..
“Today's protagonists enter!”
Soon, cheerful music rang out and the door opened..
‘Come to think of it, this is the second time I've passed by here this month..’
I walked along the carpet naturally without feeling particularly nervous. The arrangement is with the prospective Marquis in the middle, me on the left and the prospective Viscount on the right..
plod, trudge.
As we advanced, receiving cheers from the nobles, we soon stopped in front of the throne..
The Prime Minister stood on the empty throne..
The prime minister looked at us and said something for the occasion, and we bowed on one knee and bowed informally..
It was that moment.
‘huh?’
I was about to squat down, but the Marquis-to-be leans towards me..
what?
Have you lost your balance??
At first, I thought that was the case and tried to catch him, but I soon realized that wasn't the case..
malice.
I subconsciously caught a dark emotion from that movement..
It was truly absurd..
It seems like they're trying to pretend it was a mistake and push me to roll around on the floor.…….
‘……Are you crazy??’
Let alone committing such an obscene act in a place where the attention of numerous nobles as well as the Prime Minister, who is in name and reality the second-in-command of the royal family, is in the spotlight..
‘Will that work?.’
The best defense is offense.
Without realizing it, a force entered my body, and at the same time, my body and that guy collided..
Powok-!
The result of the laws of physics was almost as if it had already been decided..
“Ouch!!”
The Marquis-to-be was thrown forward with a heavy sound and rolled loudly on the carpet..
The fact that my stiff suit was all wrinkled was a bonus..
“…….”
The music stopped for a moment and silence came as a result of the horrifying depravity..
The Count's advice suddenly came to mind..
“…….”
Oh right.
I told you to hold on.
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