Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 246
246Tue Junction (6)
What kind of mistake did he make that made him do that?.
I didn't even think of that..
Of course, Misha has been watching me by my side for the longest time..
barbarian reading a book.
A barbarian who knows how to act as an explorer..
A barbarian who pretends to be ignorant but is actually clever..
A barbarian who always knew what others didn't know as if it were obvious..
There must have been a lot of suspicious things in the meantime..
Well, until now, I would have just assumed that there might be someone like that.…….
It must have hit home because of what happened that day..
Because he knows the most about me.
[Is there any reason to do what the enemy wants??]
I kept avoiding the answer by giving barbarian reasons, but it must have looked strange in Misha's eyes..
At least he knows that the only time I'm stubborn is when there's a reason to be..
[If you don't answer, I'll kill that enemy cat.?]
Even when I heard that from the white tiger, I felt deep despair..
Maybe Misha even felt this.
That I am stuck at a dead end and desperately trying to hold back the answer..
“……What do you mean, disappear??”
In the middle of the night when everyone is asleep.
As Misha cautiously came to me and showed signs of anxiety, I answered as if I knew nothing..
“why do i suddenly disappear?”
“Oh, no, that’s… … . Yeah, just because of the nightmare..”
Misha changed his stance, citing his dream as the reason..
He seemed to think that if he brought out the anxiety inside him, that might really happen..
“dream? If you're really scared, you can sleep next to me.!”
“Well, it’s not that bad, is it? Chi, that’s it! If you're going to play pranks, go to sleep now, you old barbarian.!”
Soon Misha left the room, asking what he was talking about, and I let out a silent sigh..
My heart felt tight..
‘Suddenly disappear…….’
I know why you said that..
That's because I snuck into his room yesterday and read the book on his desk..
It was a book I read at the library a while ago..
A book that summarizes several patterns and habits of evil spirits.
[Demons are good at acting and are clever. Also, I am not obsessed with relationships. When a crisis arises where their identity may be revealed, they cut off all ties and choose to hide themselves..]
It was a phrase I could sympathize with..
If your identity is discovered, isn't the only fate destined to be destruction?.
First, I will try to distance myself from the people around me as much as possible, and if that doesn't work, I will eventually try to change my identity..
And if even that option is blocked…….
‘I'm going to Noark.’
In fact, Noark is a city made up of such people. Criminals or evil spirits who cannot remain in Lafdonia hide in the sewers, and Noark collects them..
‘The clown is famous for joining Orculis as soon as he is discovered to be an evil spirit..’
I lay on the bed and stared blankly at the ceiling..
My mind was very complicated..
‘If they find out I'm an evil spirit…….’
How will these guys react??
Will I feel betrayed and angry because I was deceived??
Well, I'm not sure..
At least Misha was more anxious about me disappearing from his side, even if I was an evil spirit..
‘Damn white tiger.’
I finally admitted it.
I'm afraid of my true identity being revealed to them..
Better than the guillotine that you might be taken to.
I'm more afraid that everything I built will collapse..
Even if it's like a sand castle.
Huh.
I took out a magic tool from subspace..
A magic tool that allows you to have conversations without others knowing..
[Okay, if you want, I'll remove your place. Hans Kriesen is an evil spirit! I have the proof in my backpack—]
For reference, it also had a recording function, so the dwarf he met in the doppelganger forest used it to drive Hans G down a dead end..
Click.
As soon as I pressed the home button under the magic tool, the conversation they had at that time was vividly played..
[What are you so worried about? They're NPCs anyway..]
[But still, a colleague who has been with me until now.—]
[It's funny. Do you think they would think that way even if they knew who you were??]
Hans G couldn't give any answer to the dwarf's words..
That's what you know.
[The person your colleagues thought of as a friend was really Hans. And you see, the real Hans is no longer in this world..]
we are evil spirits.
No matter what relationship you build here, it is bound to be a precarious relationship built on lies..
[but… … . I consider them my real colleagues.]
That's what Hans G answered that day..
But what was the actual action like?.
[why······.]
[I'm sorry.]
When the dwarf in danger forced his identity to be revealed, Hans G clung to the dwarf, pouring flames into the warrior's body..
The truth is, I knew it too..
I can no longer go back to the same relationship I had before..
That once precious colleague will now see you as the 'enemy'..
click.
I pressed the button again to turn off the sound..
Suddenly, Takelan’s words came to mind..
[One day you will feel the same way as me.]
What he said was wrong..
If such a moment of despair comes to me too.
It will be even more terrible and miserable..
***
Another two days passed.
In the meantime, there was nothing like this to do..
There were no further clues about the large clan that was presumed to be behind this assassination, and in the end, the events of that day ended abruptly..
There was no way to dig into it anymore.
Ah, but thanks to that, the number of escort knights has increased..
As it was proven that there was a force in the royal family targeting me with malicious intent, I put in additional effort..
Well, a little bit too much..
‘Ha, I can't go anywhere like this..’
There are already three close escorts.
Of course, this only happens inside the house; outside, there are more than 30 knights standing guard. Also, when I go out, all the people follow me..
Oh, it even got freckles..
“I'll try it first in case it's poisonous..”
At every meal, a technician who specializes in poison resistance tastes it first..
“Wow, is there really a need for that? How could I ever harm Bjorn?…….”
“Because it's better to be sure. Mmm, it's delicious. As expected, Carlstein seems to have very good skills..”
“Well, even if I say that, it doesn’t comfort me.!”
Misha didn't seem to be in a good mood as he looked like this every time he had a meal.…….
Still, seeing this inflexibility makes me more trustworthy..
‘Even if Noark sends an assassin, you don't have to worry about this..’
After breakfast, Einar went to the shrine and Erwen went out to meet his younger brother..
And this goes for me too.
“……I'm going out?”
“Now I have to work too.”
Now that I've had enough rest, it's time to work hard again and do the things I've been putting off..
“If it's work, it's like going to buy something again.?”
“No, it's something else this time..”
“Umm?”
Normally during maintenance time, I would go shopping, but that wasn't the purpose today..
I made a lot of money this time, but…….
‘If you just stay still, the value will continue to rise, so there is no reason to shop now..’
First of all, equipment prices have already begun to plummet..
This is because a large number of explorers, who were the main customer base, have died and demand has decreased..
On the other hand, food prices rose.
Hoarding began due to concerns that the supply of magic stones might decrease starting next month..
‘First of all, let’s keep the cash and not spend it as much as possible..’
Currency here is not a simple piece of paper created by social agreement..
has real value.
It is a world that lives on magic stones, an all-purpose substance that can be turned into iron and wheat by the hands of alchemists..
The value of currency will not fall.
What if the value of labor has hit rock bottom?.
‘Is Hikurod okay?……?’
Suddenly, a dwarf came to mind..
Recently, it seems like the blacksmith business is doing well, but in the current situation, it's probably just a fly.?
I feel sad for some reason.
I opened a store with all my money, but something like that happened..
‘I'm going to visit him later when I have time.…….’
I simply got dressed and came out with Misha..
Outside stood a carriage prepared by knights..
I think it's a really undeserved treat, but…….
“Take a ride.”
Now I'm used to getting on the carriage.
They say it's not like they're spending money anyway, and it's much easier to escort them this way, but what can they do?.
“Where can I take you?”
“To the great temple of the Leatlas Church.”
Soon, I told the coachman my destination and the carriage took off..
“……Leatlas? Why are you going there all of a sudden??”
Misha looked somewhat anxious..
I understand how you feel..
Because these religious forces are no different from the natural enemies of evil spirits..
‘Tsk, I guess I haven’t completely let go of my doubts yet..’
For a day or two, Misha read a book about evil spirits and said meaningful things to me, but soon those words disappeared..
So I thought I concluded that it was just my mood and that I couldn't really be an evil spirit..
‘……In times like this, it would be better to just leave it alone rather than doing something..’
So we just continued the conversation normally..
“If I have any spare priests, I'm thinking of asking for them..”
“……What about the remaining priests? Ho, are you planning on leaving the team??”
“What are you talking about??”
“However, even if the priest came, there were already five of us… … ah! No way, someone…….”
Oh, what are you really saying?.
I sighed and said clearly:.
“I don't leave the team, nor does anyone else leave my team..”
“huh? Then why is the priest…….”
Misha is speechless as if the question is still unanswered..
I told you my future plans.
“Now I have to get ready to go up to the 6th floor..”
“Ugh, 6th floor? Yes, I see. But what does that have to do with this??”
“I'm going to create a clan..”
5It's time for Team In to graduate..
***
Even if it is small, it is classified as a clan if it has more than 5 people. This is because the people must be divided into two or more teams..
“clan? So from now on, we'll be moving with 10 people.?”
Well, I guess that's what will happen in the end..
Not right away.
‘Since Erwen can act as an explorer, one priest will be enough for now..’
6From the first floor, you need to recruit one more explorer in a special position..
Then, a total of eight people.
‘If we are at our current level, even if we split into groups of four, we will be able to get up to the 5th floor without any problems..’
Well, actually, I'm not too worried about this part..
If things don't work out, one option is to meet on the second floor..
Depending on your starting location, it will take time to join, and there will be a personnel penalty on the 4th floor and it will be slower.…….
‘It's not like we're a big clan..’
Unless the goal is to control hunting grounds, a difference of a day or two is not meaningful to a small clan..
Rather, the problem is something else..
‘When will the labyrinth return to its original state?.’
If the angle doesn't come out, I plan to stay for a few more months. It takes that much time to prepare to go to the 6th floor in the first place..
“Im here.”
As I was organizing my thoughts, the carriage stopped in front of the main shrine..
Most drivers wait in their carriages.
I went inside with only three close escorts and Misha..
“Director Krovitz is out on business..”
Not Paal Krovitz, with whom I had a connection, but another paladin greeted me..
His name is Sven Farab..
He is the vice-captain of the Second Holy Knights of the Leatlas Church.?
“It is an honor to meet you like this. Baronet Bjorn Jandel. What business did you visit our church today??”
I briefly told him my future plans..
A statement saying that he plans to create a clan and, if possible, would like to bring a priest with him..
As for the result, it was rejected right away..
“Hmm, even if you are a baron, that would be a bit difficult..”
Neither the recently acquired reputation as a 'giant' nor the noble status of baronet were accepted in the church..
It is only a basic condition.
Public reputation was needed to recruit priests..
‘Huh, why is something so inflexible the same as a game?.’
Since it was within the expected range, I asked about ways to raise my public score and received a detailed answer..
‘Except for a few things, everything is similar to the game..’
In the end, it seems like the only answer is hard work..
Sigh, I should have done that in advance..
“Did you say parab? Thank you for today. Come back next time.”
“Yes, waiting for the hero to visit at any time..”
After completing a short errand, I said goodbye to Parab and turned my back..
And just as I was about to open the living room door and leave.
「The activation conditions for Star's Protection have been met..」
The last vine that prevented evil relations with the dragon slayer has been cut off..
“…….”
Shit.
It's really a mountain beyond the mountain..
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