Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 289
289angry tycoon (1)
There was no second knock.
The first knock seemed to be just a notification, and the door opened immediately without even asking for permission..
I profit.
What came in was an old man..
The white hair was thick and the skin was wrinkled..
However, I could not get the feeling of fragility that is typical of old people. There was no shaking in his gait, and his back was straight without a single bend..
And above all…….
“Hmm.”
atmosphere.
Even if you don't say anything, the heterogeneous temperament that naturally flows from your body movements and eyes speaks volumes..
This old man is dangerous.
“Judging by your outfit, I guess you're from Earth..”
Soon the old man glanced at me and muttered briefly..
“How did you get in here??”
In an instant, my hair turned white..
What should I answer?.
Looking at their clothes, I'm sure they are evil spirits from another world..
“…….”
I chose silence for now.
Rather than hastily opening their mouths, I decided to encourage the other side to speak first and try to understand the situation at least a little..
Well, I guess so.…….
“That's amazing. There are already three level 3 essences. It's been almost a year since you were brought here..”
This old man was reading information about me without me saying a single word..
Nimiral, where on earth do you get such abilities??
“This is what piques my curiosity for the first time in a long time. Now that we know how you got in, let me tell you this first. who are you?”
“…….”
“Should I just keep looking at it like that??”
I might have been wary of a visit from a stranger I had never invited, but the old man instead welcomed me with a friendly voice..
‘Huh, what can I say??’
Just tell me you're from the future?
I suddenly had that thought, but I just finished thinking about it..
I don't know anything about the other person right now, so it's not wise to reveal my information..
Yeah, I mean…….
“I ask questions first.”
“Oh, then you answer my question??”
“To some extent.”
Take control by taking advantage of the other person's curiosity.
As confused as I am, the author must also be curious about who I am..
Let’s use this to get as much information as possible..
“Try it.”
As soon as the old man gave his permission, I first asked this question..
“what's your name?”
“Hehe, it's a name.…….”
The old man laughed as if it were a boring question, but names are very important to me..
Because I have the advantage of being from 20 years in the future..
Even if the name is unknown now, we don't know what it will be like in the future. If done well, it is possible to find out what kind of life this person lives after just by looking at their name..
“Seeing as he was trying to speak in full name, I see that he is a friend who knows quite a bit about manners..”
Soon the old man smiled happily..
and…….
“I am—”
Just as I was about to open my mouth.
“…….”
The old man frowned and pursed his lips..
However, the distorted expression only lasted for a moment..
“I'm sorry. I have some work to do outside, so I guess we'll have to pick up this conversation later..”
The old man, who interrupted the conversation in a dignified tone, made an unexpected suggestion..
“Still, it would be rude to leave it here. Hmm, what should I do… … . Would you like to go together??”
I thought about it for a moment and said yes..
Well, what can I do if I'm left alone in this room?.
If you follow the old man outside, there might be a chance of getting some more information..
“Okay, so your skinny friend is very strong, huh? Anyway, if you go out like that, you'll get the attention of other members. Here, wear this..”
The old man waved his hand, and a costume appropriate for this era appeared in the air..
But maybe this wasn't enough??
“Oh, it would be better to cover your face too..”
The old man even made a pure white mask on the spot and handed it to me..
What is that convenient ability??
It can only be used here in this spiritual world.?
With that in mind, I got dressed and put the mask on my face..
“Isn’t it uncomfortable??”
“No, it fits perfectly and is comfortable..”
“Hehe, it would be a good idea to at least have the same thing on hand when I go later. Maybe some people don't want to show their faces?.”
“…….”
“Well then, let's go..”
After that, he left the room and followed the old man..
Then the old man gave me some precautions..
“If you see anyone inside, don't be surprised or act like you know them. No, if possible, just keep your mouth shut and watch like before..”
“What if someone speaks first??”
“That won't happen, and even if it does, I'll take care of it, so don't worry..”
Well, if that's the case.
While walking closely behind the old man, he continued to explore his surroundings..
The more I thought about it, the more I felt a strange sense of déjà vu..
The room I was in before was like that, but it felt similar to the mansion where the 'Round Table' was located..
‘It's the same with no windows at all..’
Of course, details such as decorations on the walls, location of rooms, width of hallways, etc. are different..
but…….
‘There's something wrong with seeing it as just a coincidence..’
Instead of thinking it was just my mood, I took a quick look around..
How long has it been like that?.
“Arrived.”
An old man walking down the hallway stopped and slowly opened the large door..
‘what is here.’
Surprisingly, there was a round table beyond it..
***
The round table room where I went in and out countless times while wearing a lion mask..
If you look for it, there are quite a few differences there..
First of all, not only is there no jewel in the round table to distinguish between truth and lies, but the room is also a bit small..
but…….
‘It's similar.’
Other than that, it's almost identical..
A pattern engraved like a strip on the edge of a round table, or a picture frame with unknown meaning hanging on the wall..
Most things are consistent with the Round Table 20 years later..
So, how did this happen?.
‘Could it be that this old man is a ‘master’??’
master.
The unidentified person who created the ‘Watchers of the Round Table’, whom I met only once in the past..
Maybe this old man standing in front of me right now is him. Well, there is a possibility that one of the people here modeled this place..
‘Anyway, let's think about this later..’
I froze for a moment when I saw the familiar round table, but then I quickly came to my senses..
What is the importance of this round table right now?.
The important thing is the people sitting here..
‘four people.’
There were a total of four people in the room..
three men and one woman.
They looked this way as soon as the door opened..
and…….
“Who is that person behind you??”
He showed great interest in me even wearing a mask..
In some ways, it was a bit similar to when I first participated in the round table..
‘Well, with the eyes.’
It's like there's a thorn in your eye.
Every time their gaze falls on you, your skin tingles and a tingling sensation develops..
It was such an uncomfortable time..
“You don't care who this guy is..”
Unlike when dealing with me, the old man used an overbearing and strong tone of voice to draw clear lines and got straight to the point in an instantly organized atmosphere..
“I heard there was trouble while I was away..”
“…….”
“Of course, I believe that you are not so foolish as to forget the principles of this place..”
“…….”
“First, I'll have to listen to the story. what happened?”
The old man spoke as if he was admonishing children, and there was an awkward silence in the room at his question..
Every time our eyes met, they avoided eye contact, as if they were watching to see who would carry the gun..
The first one to step forward was a middle-aged man with a bulky build..
“……I'll tell you in advance, we have no intention of having a banquet among ourselves. But interest keeps blowing strange winds..”
The man in black, who had been sitting quietly, frowned at the man's criticism..
“Why is it such a strange wish to kill the king??”
“Ha, you don't think I know why you want to kill the king? Don't even think about dragging us into your personal greed..”
“Cagureas. Are you still holding out hope for a return after decades of not finding a way??”
“Of course. Like everyone here. Ah, now you'll have to leave everyone out..”
“That's funny. If you want me to go back, shouldn't you help me even more? The royal family, which holds a huge secret, must be the destination of all questions..”
“……It's too dangerous to touch him. There is even no guarantee that the royal family is hiding clues to his return..”
Just by looking at it, I could see why there was a conflict..
There are hardliners who want to kill the king to get clues, and moderates who want to find another way because it is too dangerous..
20A year ago, the conversation between the demons of the other world was quite interesting, so I listened intently..
The middle-aged man’s next words left me dizzy..
“It doesn't matter what you do alone. Whether or not we form a group called Orculis or something. Because it has nothing to do with me directly..”
what? make an orculis?
‘……Is this the ‘leader’??’
The appearance of an unexpected giant.
Suddenly, I remembered what the old man said earlier..
Don't be surprised if you see anyone inside?
The leader of Orculis would be worthy of saying such a thing. Isn’t he a celebrity whose everything is shrouded in mystery and about whom nothing is known?.
I never thought I would meet someone like that here.—
“But Lord Ruingenes is different..”
At that time, the middle-aged man looked at the person with the appearance of a child and spoke..
For a moment, my head went blank again..
‘huh? Ruingenes Ramen…….’
Velbeve Ruingenes.
The real name of ‘The Destroyer Scholar’, who was the head of a large school but became a criminal after dabbling in forbidden magic..
“If you try to persuade him with trivial words, I won't just sit there and watch..”
“Do you really believe he can perfect dimensional magic??”
“I believe it. Much better than the absurd plan to kill the king..”
I clenched my fists as I looked at the kid calmly sipping tea, whether he was talking or not..
whoop-
Seriously, this kid is a doomsayer.……?
***
Leader of Orculis.
And the Annihilator.
‘Huh, what is the lineup?…….’
Now that I know the identities of the two giants, I naturally become interested in the remaining two..
but…….
‘This is my first time hearing the name Kagureas..’
First of all, I heard the middle-aged man's name for the first time today..
In the case of that woman, she didn't say anything the entire time, so I don't have any information..
What on earth are these two doing?.
“I understand the situation, so stop it..”
At that time, the old man opened his mouth and quieted the room..
It's not that I felt particularly charismatic or anything, but these people were taken aback by that one word..
“Everyone stay out. We have more important business today, so let's talk about this later..”
“It's such a serious matter.?”
The woman who had been listening to the old man spoke for the first time..
“Is it related to the person behind you??”
“That's right.”
When the old man obediently said yes, his eyes focused on me again..
He's more important than us?
It was just that kind of look.
However, there was a time when everyone only looked at the old man's opinion and did not say such things..
“Who is that person? I think it's the first time they've brought someone with them. Why are you wearing a meaningless mask here??”
The woman asked again, and the old man answered.
It was the same answer as before.
“Don't worry.”
“…….”
“Then, will you please leave my seat now??”
When the old man gave the order to congratulate the guests again, the people in the room, led by the woman, got up one by one and left the room..
and…….
“Hehe, finally we're alone together again.?”
When everyone left, the old man took off his mask and smiled with the same kind expression as before..
“Well then, let’s continue what we were talking about earlier. How far did it go??”
“……I was saying my name.”
“Oh, I did..”
He smiled like the old man next door, saying, “I will be like this when I get older.”.
And he introduced himself without hesitation..
“Coming from Earth, maybe this name is already familiar to you..”
“……?”
“Nice to meet you. His name is Auril Gavis..”
Auril Gavis.
It was the name of the author of Crack Summary and the game creator of [Dungeon & Stone]..
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