Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 254
254Tue Open World (3)
Running through the flames.
“Huh, huh.”
Koro smells acrid smoke..
Coo! Cooung!
I'm sprinting through the rubble of a collapsed building that couldn't catch fire..
Ah, the reason why the sound of footsteps changed like this is simple..
I turned on [Giantization] to increase my fire resistance even a little..
‘How far have I come now??’
I tried to guess the exact location while running, but I couldn't figure it out..
The Royal Palace, which always gives me a sense of distance when I come to this city, cannot be seen because of the smoke..
I just have to keep running for now.
Grumbling-!
Anyway, I hope it lasts for about an hour..
In the meantime, I learned two things:.
First of all.
Hwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!
No matter how you look at these flames coming from all directions, they are not caused by a simple fire..
It's a flame that doesn't just stick, but explodes at regular intervals.?
‘It must be magic after all—’
Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!
I stop to think for a moment and quickly move my shield in the direction where the explosion occurred..
A red shield that is different in price from the shield temporarily borrowed from the knights after hearing the news of the assassin..
「The lava shield absorbed the flame..」
「The character's soul power is restored in proportion to the amount absorbed..」
No. 4819 Lava Shield.
I brought it because of the passive stat of +30 fire resistance when possessed, but it is the most useful item right now..
‘Ha, if I had just come in, I would have been in real trouble..’
Life story is all about life and death.
Since it is an item that only responds to attack skills and magic, I thought there would be no need to use the ‘soul power recovery’ option..
If it weren't for this, I would have saved [Giantization].
Well, the second time around here.
“…….”
It's quiet wherever you go.
The sound of buildings collapsing, flames swirling, and burning the city fills my ears, but…….
0 survivors encountered so far.
Not a single scream is heard, let alone a rescue call..
‘……But the good news is that there aren't that many corpses..’
For your information, most of the corpses I encountered were lying facing away from me..
They fled inside to avoid the fire that started on the outskirts..
Because there is a royal palace there too..
‘I hope Raven gets there safely.…….’
Even though I hoped that I could avoid this situation, I continued to run through the fire..
Well, maybe not..
According to the guard, the entire southern part of Karnon was engulfed in flames. And the place where Raven's accommodation is located is in the very center of the south..
‘It seems like it's time to come out…….’
Tuk.
I stopped walking.
In front of me, a stone building was appearing through the hazy smoke..
Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!
Even at this moment, no place was safe from the repeated explosions, but since it was such a large building, it was not difficult to make out its shape..
Emperor Karnon's 3rd public platform.
I quickly glanced around and was completely dazed..
‘Nimiral.’
The address Raven said is right near here..
Of course, I don't know the exact location..
But what does that mean?.
No matter where I look, north, south, east or west, there is no place that is clean..
“…….”
I tried holding my breath for a moment and focusing on the sound, but all I could still hear was the damn fire..
Then, what happened to Raven?.
Did I escape on time as I had hoped??
“Arua Raven—!!!”
Since I didn't know, I shouted as loud as I could..
Judgment that people around you may be hoping for rescue.
However, there was no response despite several shouts..
Therefore, just as I was about to resume my movement towards the palace,.
[……Mr. Yandel?]
A voice rang in my head..
‘Electricity’ magic that all wizards know how to do.
[what? Why is Mr. Yandel here??]
……It was really around here..
What would have happened if I had just left like this?.
Even though I felt dizzy, I urgently shouted.
“Where are you?—!!”
[Take the road opposite the platform and go a little further and you will see me..]
Soon, as Raven instructed, a square appeared..
Raven was near the central fountain..
with fifteen survivors.
Sigh.
As I entered beyond the magic field that blocked the flames, I saw Raven standing majestically, leading her small body..
“Why on earth is Mr. Yandel here??”
Well, can't you please welcome me first??
As expected, reality and movies are different..
In the movie, they say that at times like this, they run up and hug me..
“no way… … Did you come here because of me? Through that fire?”
what.
“was taking a walk.”
I felt embarrassed for some reason and blurted out..
I was really glad you were safe..
***
“By the way, why are you still here, not even near the palace? If there was a fire, you should have run away right away, right? Do you have a brain or not??”
After joining Raven, I first heard the situation from her. Why was it still like this near the house and not near the palace?.
The reason was really simple.
“that is…….”
Raven was using her newly learned knowledge in a temporary laboratory set up in her dorm..
So I didn't hear it in time when the fire broke out..
“The accommodation is near the platform, so it's convenient, but it's also noisy. Since I usually block out noise,…….”
By the time Raven noticed the incident, the area was already covered in flames..
But it wasn't too late like now..
could have been avoided.
however…….
“If I had just left then, everyone would have died..”
The moment Raven saw the woman lying on the street holding her child, she decided to stay..
That's right, even though his judgment itself is cold, he is the type of person who sticks to morality as much as possible..
Maybe I was complacent back then..
If you hold on just a little longer, the fire will be extinguished quickly..
I wouldn't have expected it to turn into something this serious..
“……First, let me apologize. I never dreamed that Mr. Yandel would come to visit me like this because of me..”
Well, I was taking a walk..
“What is an apple.”
Even though I'm short, I'm pretending to be an adult.
“Good job.”
“……yes?”
I looked at the survivors who were looking at us with anxious eyes and said,.
“We have to save those who can be saved..”
No matter how I look at it, I don't feel like they are just NPCs..
He is the same person as me.
Even if they call people like me ‘evil spirits’.
‘Anyway, it looks like there are no nobles..’
As I looked around, I realized that most people looked like ordinary citizens..
it wasn't strange.
Even though it is Karnon, the ecliptic, 90% of the population is ultimately commoners. Those who live here and make a living for the convenience of the nobles..
“Hey, but where did you get that equipment??”
As the situation slowly settled down, Raven expressed doubts about my firefighter edition, including the lava shield..
I guess it's because he's a wizard?
Even during this time, my curiosity comes first..
I briefly explained the source of the equipment I wore..
Then Raven's gaze became a little strange..
“It's really amazing. Even if Master wants to do that, other people are not like that..”
“I didn't even say who it is, do you know??”
“Roughly speaking. Wizard society seems wide, yet narrow, so everyone knows who is close to whom..”
Yeah, I see..
But I can't just talk about this forever, so I'll stop here..
“So what about this barrier? Can I use it while moving??”
When we got to the point, Raven's expression changed and she answered seriously..
“I can write it. Although it will be much weaker.”
“So what do you think? Do you think you can endure it??”
“Are you using ‘Orb of Fire’ now? I don't think I'll be able to survive if I cast the 'cold-blooded' spell here..”
“Horsepower is okay?”
“……I guess I'll have to try it to find out..”
Raven, like a wizard, did not give a definite answer even with empty words..
To put it simply, it means it’s that close..
However, neither of us said anything about abandoning them..
“Everyone heard what I said, right? I'm going to move from now on, but if you have any objections, please tell me now..”
Soon, Raven explained the plan to the survivors again, and of course, no one expressed any opposition..
“Then let's go.”
As soon as Raven was ready to transform the barrier into a mobile type, we came out into the flames..
“How are you all? are you okay?”
“Well, it's worth holding on to. Wizard.”
Survivors who are sweating profusely but don't look hot enough to burn themselves..
It seemed difficult to breathe because of the smoke, but Raven used wind magic to push away the smoke and replenish oxygen..
“Follow along so you don’t fall behind..”
The range of the fire orb is 15m radius..
Outside, the survivors began cantering, adjusting their speed so as not to fall behind..
Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!
I blocked the explosion in front, and Raven was in charge of the back..
“Horsepower is?”
“Don't worry, it's still fine..”
It was a fairly stable movement, except that Raven's magic power was being consumed in real time..
How long has it been since then?.
“The fire has definitely weakened..”
“Does this mean we can get out of here soon??”
“If my guess is right.”
It's been a while since I heard positive news.
Survivors who had reached their physical limits also began to show their perseverance with hope..
But good news comes with bad news.
“……There is magic in front.!”
Raven, who was in the middle of a conversation, suddenly shouted urgently..
So I quickly looked straight ahead..
It was that moment.
‘Nimiral.’
A huge fireball appeared in front of me..
I reflexively raised my shield to block it, but…….
「Single absorption limit exceeded.」
「Soul power is greatly consumed in proportion to the amount absorbed..」
Instead of recovery, you feel like your energy has been greatly drained..
‘crazy.’
It's a fire attribute attack that can't be blocked by a lava shield..
‘What kind of bastard is this?…….’
I raised my head.
The first thing I saw was the remains of buildings floating around..
Busssssss.
The burning stones were coming together tightly and taking the form of a golem..
Raven's mesmerized voice was heard from behind..
“Mr. Yandel. This magic…….”
“Stop, I know even if you don’t say it..”
5Grade Summoning Magic Fire Giant.
It was a magic I remember seeing once before..
‘……For some reason, the fire was strangely hot..’
I continued to stare straight ahead, strengthening the hand holding the mace..
plod, trudge.
Although no walking sound could be heard, an old man and a man following him appeared beyond the flames..
“I never thought I'd see you here.”
Soon the elderly man stopped and said:.
“You're lucky..”
Yeah, there's no way it's going to work out this easily..
***
Annihilator, Velveb Ruingenes.
‘Never thought I'd meet him here.’
I'm already feeling frustrated, but I've learned one thing..
‘As expected, the Noark bastards were right..’
These guys were the culprits of this fire..
Well, if you think about it, it’s natural..
Where else in the city would you make a fuss like this??
“Raven.”
I put everything aside and placed the order first..
“You take your people and go outside. You said you were almost there, so you can probably do that without me.?”
“but…….”
Well, talking back.
“listen to me When have you ever lost money by listening to me??”
After a moment of silence, the answer came back..
Not vocally, but wholeheartedly.
[……I'll get people here as quickly as possible..]
Afterwards, Raven used wind magic to push out the flames to create a path, leading the survivors there and disappearing..
Surprisingly, the Annihilator left it alone even after seeing it..
I was prepared to stop it immediately if something was done..
‘Yes, it's easier to deal with you if there are no wizards on my side.?’
I could almost guess what they were thinking..
It's not that there isn't a sense of discomfort somewhere, but if that's not the case, I think there's no reason to let them go so obediently.…….
“When did it start??”
huh?
“I heard you are in the palace. When did you get here??”
What does this mean all of a sudden??
Before I even tilted my head, the answer appeared before my eyes..
“just now.”
A man in his 20s emerged from the flames as if he had been there from the beginning..
“Hey, frame.”
“……frame?”
“Who wants to set fire to whatever they want? without my permission”
Baekho Lee frowned as he looked at the destruction scholar..
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