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Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 324

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Running through the sewer.

Clap, Clap, Clap.

Splashing water all over the place up to your shins, your eyes are only looking straight ahead..

There were two men and a woman.

The man was forcibly pushing the woman against the wall and pointing a sword at her neck..

‘Well, if you left me behind, you'd be fine..’

I put strength into the hand holding the hammer and shouted with all my might until it echoed throughout the passage..

“Behel—laaaaa!”

I decided that I had to somehow draw attention and take the sword away from Amelia..

but…….

Push-!

As soon as the guy's sword was pulled out, a fountain of blood poured out from Amelia's neck..

Ha, I thought you just put it on your skin..

It had already been stabbed..

Even when he took out the sword in the middle of that, it seems like he put it in deeply and took it out once.…….

“……barbarian?”

He turned his upper body towards me and muttered..

He was wearing an iron helmet as usual, but his species was inferred from the content of his previous shouts and his large body..

I briefly checked Amelia's condition using my body vision..

“Big, big... eww……!”

Amelia, who had a hole in her neck, was covering the bleeding area with one hand and barely supporting her staggering body by leaning on the wall with her other hand..

Just looking at it, it wasn't in good condition..

but…….

‘I wish I hadn't died.’

You can't save people just by worrying.

The most important thing in saving people's lives is accurate judgment and execution ability..

In that sense, I kicked the ground once more and dashed..

Cheolpuk-!

The distance narrows quickly.

As soon as we reached the radius where each other's weapons could touch, he pulled out a colorful aura and swung it at me..

Kwaang-!

Received the auror with a hammer.

At that moment, a doubt appeared in his eyes..

I guess I thought that since I had an aura, I would be able to cut down with my entire weapon.…….

“It's a number item..”

As a veteran who has been through many hardships, he found the answer in an instant..

‘I'm quick to notice.’

Still, I decided to only think about the positive aspects..

Thanks to you saying something, I got some space for a moment, right?.

whistling.

While fighting with their weapons, he stretched out one hand and pulled Amelia towards him..

As it seemed like he didn't have the strength to stand, his body was dragged helplessly into his arms..

So now you have everything you need to take care of??

“…He was her colleague..”

“You wouldn't know it if you looked at it?”

“then… you are my enemy too.”

What are you saying?—

“……!”

At that moment, the brief struggle of power ended..

Lüchenpraha used his sword to push me backwards. It was very strange because I haven't lost power recently, but there was no need to be discouraged..

‘My strength is slightly superior to mine..’

I took a back step as my body was being pushed backwards..

Of course, he rushed after me too..

The speed was much faster than mine..

‘Agility is far superior to mine..’

First of all, I am inferior in the double stat, which is the core of close combat..

Even the passive and active skills that I worked hard to combine to achieve synergy have been sealed, and in the meantime, he is steadily pulling out the Auras that are the opposite of me..

‘Do you really have a conscience or not?.’

Apart from complaining, I finished my judgment quickly..

Truly an overwhelming spec car.

Even running away is difficult under normal circumstances..

but…….

‘There's no need to use it right now..’

there was no big problem.

Of course, to put it another way,.

Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!

Doesn’t that mean you just have to create an unusual situation?.

Yeah, for example.

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo-!

Something like underwater warfare.

* * *

Dark sewer with flickering torches.

Fifteen men and women are divided into two groups and are glaring at each other as if they are enemies..

“What does that mean? Say it again, Dumbo.”

“It's not Dumbo, it's Durbon.”

“Either that or that. Anyway, didn't he like it when he saw the barbarian smiling brightly in front of him??”

“what… … ? This bastard……!”

A conversation with clear hostility.

Laura Lane Wales, who was caught in it, thought as she held her sister's trembling hand tightly..

If I had known it would be like this, I wouldn't have followed..

‘Why on earth are these people even in this situation?…….’

Laura couldn't understand at all..

It was obviously just a minor argument at first..

An explorer from a former Melta clan who knew a secret passage through the sewers couldn't find the way..

So someone made a mockery of this.

This was the seed of discord.

[Ugh, you're grumbling unfortunately. Topics that follow for free without having to do anything.]

Durbon, a man who was unknowingly acting as the leader of the group, served as the guide..

No, it was more than being protective, it was threatening..

[And now that I think about it, doesn’t it seem a bit unfair? If you're going to say things like that, at least pay me. Oh, if you don't have money, it's okay to give them equipment..]

[what?]

[If you don't like it, just go back?]

Because of those few words of conversation, the group was instantly divided into two, and it has come to this point..

“This is the last suggestion. Give them the equipment and follow them, or go back..”

“Ha, I thought you would just roll your tail if you said something like that.?”

“He's making a campaign to be close to the guide. Anyway, all you need to find your way into the city is that guide.?”

“……It means you're willing to bleed..”

“excuse me… Everyone please calm down.…….”

I opened my mouth, thinking I had to stop him somehow, but Durbon cut me off mid-sentence..

“Laura, you stay still. Because it worked out better.”

“yes? Okay, that's good.…….”

“Aren’t there going to be a lot of things to spend money on in the future? To get back on the ground.”

The man who was standing in opposition to Durbon's words nodded as if he agreed with this much..

“Yes, if only half of us die here, the rest can live more like human beings..”

Those words made Laura realize.

There was no seed of discord from the beginning.

Unlike Ji Sang, which I had only heard about, this way of thinking is natural for people from Noark..

It was just an opportunity to start a fight about not being able to find the way..

No, maybe he said that on purpose to take advantage of this situation..

‘This is why I tried to take him out somehow.…….’

Noark, a city where beasts live.

Laura trembled, feeling once again disillusioned with this city..

And I put my hand on the sword belt.

If the battle was unavoidable anyway, the Durbon faction she belonged to had to win..

Only then will I be able to go out here and live like a human being..

I don't know how I feel, but.

At least as much as my younger brother.

“Amelia, get ready..”

“Yes, sister.”

At Laura's whisper, my younger brother also put his hand on his weapon..

One way or another, the sisters were also beasts that successfully survived in this world of the fittest..

“Now, let's get started.—”

The moment the opponent took a step forward holding a weapon, the battle began with a group of Durbon shooting arrows..

And how long has it passed?.

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo-!

A strong current of water gushing out from beyond the dark passage engulfed them..

* * *

Kwaang, Kwaang, Kwaang, Kwaang!

It was when I ran away from Luenprague, who was charging at me while pulling out a vicious aura, and struck him exactly four times at certain intervals..

Jeok, Jeok, Jeok, Jeok, Kuung-!

The ceiling collapsed, with cracks forming like spiderwebs or broken mirrors..

and…….

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo-!

It started to pour out a torrent of water as if a dam had broken..

‘There was really water flowing over it..’

Actually, I wasn't sure until I started swinging the hammer..

I just judged that it was highly likely through the 'observed future' through Amelia's eyes as a child..

[At that time, a division occurred in the group, a battle broke out, and suddenly a stream of water poured out of the passage. We were swept away and both my sister and I lost our minds. And when I woke up—]

I erased my distracting thoughts and hugged Amelia even harder..

If it were an ordinary person, they would have already been swept away by the torrent..

Both he and I were far from ordinary people..

Kwaang-!

When I instinctively covered myself with the hammer, a tremendous shock came through the pole..

The depth of the water was not only rising, but the guy was swinging his sword even when the water was already up to his head..

‘A nasty guy.’

In a situation where it was difficult to keep my balance due to the rapid current, I was pushed back five or six steps and closed my eyes..

The sight was meaningless anymore anyway..

Whether there was a light source or not, I couldn't tell even an inch ahead in this muddy water..

‘Oh, so is this really a mud fight??’

A random thought suddenly appeared, but I quickly dismissed it..

There was something else to focus on right now..

‘one two three four five six…….’

I quickly walked back the way I came, resting the elbow of the arm holding the hammer on the wall. This leaves my back defenseless, but I wasn't too worried..

Most likely, the reason he just swung his sword was because he was just using his senses to attack the spot where I was standing last.—

Suddenly-!

At that time, I felt a tingling sensation in my thighs..

It seems like he's following me while swinging his sword blindly.…….

‘Oh, you crazy bastard..’

But it's okay now.

Because we have arrived at our destination.

‘Fifty-one, fifty-two… … Hehe, fortunately I came to the right place..’

I walked with my eyes closed, leaning against the wall, and as soon as I reached the crossroads I had seen earlier, I went inside and hid myself..

This was a trick I learned from Rottmiller..

By making maps, I was able to accurately measure my stride length, and my ability to memorize the route I had taken once increased significantly..

And there's no way he has this kind of ability..

‘Okay, just looking at it, it seems like I passed by without even knowing there was a fork in the road..’

However, I did not settle down and continued moving along the road..

‘gigantism.’

Soon, I was able to take a breather after I got further away from him and saw that my skills were starting to function normally..

‘Mac is running.’

Amelia is still alive.

And now the passive skill that shows cockroach-like survival skills, [Source of Eternal Fire], should have been activated..

You don't have to worry about neck injuries.

It was only pierced in a fatal spot, but if you look at the severity of the injury itself, it wasn't that serious. One minute would be enough for that much area to be regenerated..

‘Is oxygen the problem?…….’

In my case, there was no major problem with breathing thanks to the increased lung capacity with Stormgush's essence..

However, Amelia's situation was a little different..

Oxygen supply was already not working properly due to the neck injury..

I don't know how long he can last.

I think I just need to hold on for about 5 more minutes. It was said that the water started to drain around that time, as if the water source had run out..

‘……Oh, I don't know.’

After a short thought, I listened to Amelia..

Then, after groping around and finally finding his nose, he covered it with one hand and kissed it..

Underwater artificial respiration as seen in movies.

I don't know if this will actually work, but I decided it was better than not doing anything..

It's not like there's anything to lose..

“……!”

But was he still conscious during this??

The moment our mouths met, Amelia's limp body flinched..

It seemed like giving strength was pushing me away..

thus…….

Wow-

He pulled my waist closer, telling me to stay still. Then the resistance faded away..

Is this permission??

I'm not sure, but I moved my lips, which were stuck together, and overlapped them as close as possible to prevent water from flowing in..

and…….

Whoop-!

I breathed in with all my might until it reached my lungs..

* * *

After about 5 minutes of repeated underwater artificial respiration, the depth of the water began to decrease at a rapid rate..

When the water pouring from above ran out, the water spread evenly throughout the wide sewer..

Surprisingly, Amelia was still conscious at this point..

“Let it go, let it go…….”

Well, it was a first aid operation, but it was so scary..

When I let go of my waist, Amelia plunged under the water..

Oh, he's short.

The depth of the water is still up to my shoulders, so it wouldn't have been close to my feet..

“Wow……!”

The moment I reached out to grab her waist again, Amelia's head rose to the surface of its own accord..

Well, you knew how to swim..

“beforehand… I'm telling you... It was useless..”

“huh?”

“I am… Ever since I was little… Holding your breath was your specialty.…….”

“What are you saying??”

I can't understand you because you're talking like an ant crawling while out of breath..

I just didn't want to explain it again.?

Or, because there was a more important main topic.?

I don't know, but Amelia changed the topic..

“done… Rather, why are you here??”

My breathing has become more stable than before, and my speech has returned to normal..

Well, I don't think you need to worry about your body at this level..

“Why are you here? What do you mean??”

When I asked as if I didn't know what it meant, Amelia frowned..

“I would have told you to go back. Could it be that you didn't see the note??”

“Ah, I saw that..”

“however… Why didn't you go back?……?”

Tsk, what can you say?.

I looked into everything and found out that I couldn't use it just because I wanted to go back..

I remembered the hardships I had endured because of his unexpected behavior, and I spoke bluntly without realizing it..

“Because there's still work to do.”

“to do……?”

“I can't go back before then.”

“what? Why on earth are you like that?…….”

what.

It's not that bad, you have to do that to go back..

This was the moment I was about to say this..

“Ha, bastard.”

[Giantization] was suddenly lifted.

Simply put, it means that the guy came within a 30m radius..

I guess I was just going straight ahead and thought I had lost sight of me somewhere, so I turned back.…….

I don't think they'll let us go easily..

Therefore, I judged.

“Hey, you go first..”

“……what?”

“Go save your sister. 'Cause I'll do something about that guy.”

After sending Amelia to her sister, I stop him..

Amelia frowned at that simple plan..

“It is suicidal. That guy is an enemy you can deal with.—”

“So what are you going to do? What about your sister? Are you going to give up??”

“……If it doesn't change no matter what you do anyway, it's better—”

“stop.”

I cut Amelia off..

I don't know how his will became so weak.…….

“Trust me, Amelia. I have given some thought to that matter, so go and save your sisters first. Do you understand??”

“but—”

“Write it.”

But what is but.

I burst out laughing at the reaction as if I was seeing it for the first time in my life..

It's not that bad to feel worried, but…….

“Why do you think I'm losing in the first place??”

5Essence of the layer lord [Unstated Spirit]].

It's definitely good water purification.

The scarcity is unbelievable..

In the history of Lafdonia, there are less than ten people who have acquired it, and as far as is known, in the present era, only one person has obtained it.?

No wonder people are afraid of that power.

Without any information, it just seemed like a scam skill..

It seems so strange to me.

‘He's not particularly difficult to catch..’

20I devoted all of my remaining free time to [Dungeon & Stone]..

Of course, I also hunted the Lord of Silence..

So maybe the number of times…….

“300th.”

Well, maybe something like that..

But maybe you didn't understand what I meant??

“300th……?”

Amelia asked what that meant..

i answered.

“300I've eaten more than one bun, that essence.”

There is no skill in this world without weaknesses..