Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 326
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solidarity.
An auxiliary magic that recognizes you as a companion when used, allowing you to move together when taking a labyrinth portal, and allows you to share experience points after defeating monsters..
It was when I was in the middle of the rebellion route that I found out that this magic was a method of destruction of the [Unspoken Spirit]..
After drinking the essence of silence, and after about 300 trials, the royal family finally arrived. It was a time when there was hope that if we went a little further, we would be able to see the king's face..
[The character is ‘bonded’ with a member of the Guardian Knights..]
NPCs from the royal family used this method on me and threw shit on my long efforts..
Well, it wasn't long before we found a way to reverse this law.…….
‘Still, I never saw the king’s face..’
In the end I gave up on the treason route..
I think this is probably the first time I gave up while playing this game.…….
I don't think it was a meaningless time..
Because sometimes there is something to be gained in the process of failure..
Just like this.
“Wow……!”
Giant body slam combo followed by binding.
The body of Lüchenprague, hit by this, floated in the air and fell backwards..
However, watching this was a waste of time..
Aren’t fighting games like that too??
If you've made the enemy into a state where they can't resist by putting them in the air, you have to somehow insert a link..
‘transcendence.’
Recite the command.
Before his body goes out of range 20m.
‘eye of the storm.’
[Grab skill obtained by consuming the essence of [Storm Gush].
‘Somehow I ended up with a PVP optimized setting..’
A strong gust of wind blows through the long stretch of sewer, and the body of the guy that was flying changes direction and comes towards me..
Therefore, I took a smashing stance..
and…….
One, two, three.
‘now.’
Swing with all your might at the right time].
Kwasik-!
The sound of flesh and bones being crushed came from where the hammer's weight had struck..
However, I was not satisfied at all..
That's not the sound coming from where I was aiming..
‘Tsk.’
The target was a smooth temple, but unfortunately the guy raised his arm. Even while being dragged by a gust of wind, he came to his senses and tried to protect his vital area..
‘Did you still take one arm?.’
It wasn't a fatal blow, but I decided to look at it positively..
Arms that are bent at odd angles and shaky.
Just looking at that, it is an undeniable fact that considerable damage was caused.—
Tadat.
The guy who was flying towards the wall on the side due to the impact caught his balance in the air and kicked the wall with one leg..
and…….
‘Looks like he really has a lot of combat experience..’
Instead of increasing the distance between me and him, he instead rushed towards me and swung his sword..
Hwiii profit-!
A ferocious aura that makes you feel sharp just by looking at it..
Because his agility was much higher than mine, it was difficult to block him with a hammer in his current stance..
so that…….
Tadat.
This time I just walked away.
Ha, if I had bounced back, I would have continued chasing and maintained the momentum..
Cheolpuk.
The distance increased by about 10 meters, and there was a lull for a moment. He asked me, taking a stance with the sword he was holding with his only arm..
“How did know?”
Looking at the breathing in the middle, it seemed like there was still damage from the torso headbutt and arm crushing..
Well, then the reason I spoke to you was to give you time to recover.?
As I was analyzing the enemy's condition, I burst out laughing at what he said next..
“There is no one who knows about this essence.…….”
A voice that hopes for a solution to the contradictions it encounters.
Yeah, I was just curious..
Of course, I probably tried to hide this weakness..
That's probably why I always went alone. Even if she went with them, she would never have formed a ‘bond’ with them..
Because at that moment, the weakness of [Unspoken Spirit] is revealed..
‘Now that I see it, it seems that the reason why the community was so angry at the Annihilator was because of the [unspoken command]..’
In order to overthrow the royal family, he would have needed allies who would not lose their power even if they did not form a 'solidarity'.
For example, a wizard or a priest.
However, since the priest would not cooperate in killing the king, the value of the Annihilator would have increased relatively..
Not only is he a top wizard, but he is also an ‘evil spirit’..
“Yes, it was an evil spirit.…….”
Soon he looked at me and muttered.
Actually, I didn't say a word, but he seemed to have reached a conclusion by playing the drums and janggu alone..
Well, it wasn't a wrong conclusion.…….
‘You don't know about reverse destruction law..’
Through the conversation, I was able to convince myself that he did not know the law of reverse destruction. 'Cause if he knew, he'd have no reason to insist on being alone.
I put strength into the hand holding the hammer.
‘20Thank goodness it was years ago.’
Of course, we don't know what will happen in the future..
Maybe when we meet again, this part will be strengthened..
They may have even replaced some purified water..
Swordsmanship may also reach the stage of perfection.
What is certain is that, considering his notoriety 20 years from now, there is a high possibility that he will grow into an enemy that I cannot defeat..
but…….
‘That's not today.’
I recited the command.
After all, what was the reason for keeping quiet until now?.
‘transcendence.’
‘eye of the storm.’
While we were talking, the cooldown started again..
***
The battle went fairly simply..
Kwaang, Kwaang-!
An exchange of hands took place as the Auror and the Double Number Demon Crusher clashed non-stop..
and…….
‘Crazy, why fight so well?’
I felt the wall for the first time.
There have been many times when I have been passed over in terms of qualifications, but this is the first time I have felt this way in martial arts..
Suddenly-!
The skin that is cut off at the moment of a near miss.
His sword was as flexible as a snake, and at times as hard as steel..
No, that's all.?
Even to me, with his black eyes, there was a clear shape and consciousness..
To put it simply, it was a type of enemy I had never encountered before..
Even if it was an Amman knight, if it got into a dog fight, the winner would be decided by a split-second decision in order to kill each other..
Suddenly-!
The wounds accumulating on the body are increasing..
Wounds grow faster than they recover through natural regeneration..
But despite this, there have been no fatal injuries yet..
It's not because I'm good at dodging, it's because I use potions regularly..
Cheeeeeeeeeek-!
Air bubbles boil from a deep cut and the flesh fills up..
After briefly checking the status, I took a back step..
and…….
‘transcendence.’
‘eye of the storm.’
The cooldown was over again and I used the grab machine to pull the guy down..
But this time the situation was similar.
As if to prove that he was attacked because he didn't know at first, the guy didn't panic at all and swung his sword using the speed at which he was drawn..
Hwii profit-!
Phew, now the timing is like a ghost..
From now on, I'll just have to seal the grab machine..
Tadat.
I step back once more to avoid the sword..
In response, the guy stepped on the ceiling, instantly closing the distance, and spoke..
“who are you?”
Kwaaaaang-!
“If you see that she is a colleague.”
Kwaaaaang-!
“Was it really sent by the royal family??”
Oh, people are so crazy.
There's a lot to say.
While I was irritated by the guy who didn't stop talking throughout the battle, I also had this question:.
‘Did you send it from the royal family? Why does the royal family suddenly appear??’
Of course, it was a question that briefly passed by..
Wasn't the eastern region occupied by Orculis invaded by the combined forces of the royal family and the castle lord?.
It is no wonder that such misunderstandings arose..
But there's only one thing I'm really curious about.
‘But what happens now??’
I didn't even think about killing this guy here..
According to the original history, this guy will appear in front of Amelia sometime soon..
but…….
‘Even though it's hard to win, I don't think I'll lose.’
I feel like I could stay in this spot for hours if I wanted to..
I'm not sure what to say.
Unless unexpected variables suddenly arise, even all day long.—
‘huh?’
It was then.
As if words become seeds.
Cheolpuk.
I heard a shout from afar.
And at the same time.
With one mind and one intention, the guy and I widened our distance from each other and quickly checked the direction from which the sightings were coming..
I didn't mishear, there really was someone..
‘Nimiral.’
That someone was a person in my memory.
And when I looked, it seemed like Luchenprague also had information about that man..
“……Jerome St. Red.”
As soon as Lüchenprague muttered briefly,.
The silver-haired knight on the other side of the aisle also spoke..
“Ricardo RuchenPrague.”
It was far from an affectionate statement..
Hatred and murderous intent towards each other overflowed from their voices and eyes..
Well, it could be said to be a natural result since the 'traitor' who wanted to kill the king and the guardian of the royal family met..
I quickly assessed the situation.
‘Okay, you two will fight and I'll have to run away..’
I am probably the reason the Knight of Light followed me into the sewers, but considering that the two are enemies, it would be possible to turn a crisis into an opportunity..
It was a car that measured the angle of bounce with that thought in mind..
Unfortunately, there was someone who made quicker decisions than me..
“two.”
Lüchenprague uttered an unintelligible syllable..
and…….
“…uh?”
He took the fork in the road next to him and started running away..
It was only after seeing that that I realized what ‘two’ meant..
‘……Crazy, this is what happens?’
He misunderstood that I was on the same side as him..
***
It was a misconception that arose because Lüchenprague did not properly resolve the misconception that I was from a royal family..
Even if I were him, it would have been burdensome to fight one-on-one in this situation..
That sentiment is understandable..
Well, what I need to do now is not empathize..
‘ah… Let’s jump out too.’
After being taken aback by Luchenprague's flight, I quickly came to my senses and started moving..
Yet deep down, I desperately hoped.
‘Please, please, please…….’
Please, follow him, not me..
huh? You're a crazy person who wants to kill your king..
Tadat.
As I started running, after a while I heard a sound behind me..
It looks like you've finished worrying about who to follow.…….
Wow.
Ha, yeah.
There is no way it will be resolved this easily.
Clap, Clap, Clap-!
The sound of a guy following me continued behind me..
Apparently, he decided that retrieving the fragments of records I might have came first rather than being a 'traitor'..
Hmm, or maybe the ending was left deep with the previous one..
flash-!
As Rüchenprague fled, the [Unspoken Spirit] must have been lifted, and he used the [Gateway of Light] to block my path..
I didn't know it earlier because it was far away, but the impression was different..
‘What, why are his eyes rolling?…….’
The brazen impression I had when I met him before is gone, and I see the driver shooting me a look like an unforgiving executioner..
“Did you think you could make fun of me and come back alive?.”
Maybe it was enough to become self-employed..
Isn’t that right? It was an easy and fast path, so I just picked it and ran, and before I knew it, there were only enemies left around me..
Oh, of course that doesn't mean I regret it..
It's the fault of the person who was fooled in the first place.
“Before I punish you, I will ask you one question..”
He pointed his aura-filled sword at me and continued speaking..
“Lüchenprague, what is your relationship with him? Could it be that he was the one who ordered me to bring the Fragment Stone of Records??”
It was a bit of an ironic situation..
Lüchenprague thinks I'm on the same side as this guy, and this guy thinks I'm on the same side as that guy.
I feel like a shrimp stuck between the back of a whale... … So what can I do?.
I have to try to wriggle somehow..
So, in that sense…….
“Yeah, did you notice?.”
Instead of clearing up misunderstandings, just affirm them..
I think this will be more helpful for now..
In fact, when I nodded, his pupils twitched..
“Could it be that you already handed the item over to him??”
“well.”
I found out after wearing the investigator's mask..
The basis of lying is to convince yourself..
“What do you think??”
I shrugged my shoulders as if to let my imagination run wild, and the guy started flapping vigorously..
“……Okay, so they split into two and ran away?.”
“I guess I didn't get the reputation of being the Knight of Light in vain, but my brain works well..”
When I gave him a compliment at the right time, he pressed his lips..
I desperately hardened my expression..
And I sprinkled the last seasoning on the almost finished rice..
“I won't let you go to the leader. Come on.”
An expression of the will to somehow bide his time for the greater good..
However, in front of Jerome, it was also a meaningless resolution..
No matter how much I try to waste time, if he uses [Gateway of Light] to pass me by, that's it..
Actually, that's exactly what I was hoping for.—
“Hehehe…….”
What is this, you bastard? Why are you suddenly smiling?.
Was he being real??
When I frowned, he instantly shook off his smile and stared at me..
“I almost got fooled again.”
“……what?”
“It doesn't matter whether what you say is true or not. It's just a matter of killing you first and checking..”
“But if you do that, it will be too late—”
“It doesn't matter if it's late. Arrive at your destination by taking steps step by step without being overly ambitious..”
Soon he looked at me and said coolly,.
“That is the way of a knight..”
It seems he has figured out his own way to survive in a world full of con artists..
‘……In the end, we have no choice but to fight.’
I quietly lifted the hammer.
Even if I continued talking, it didn't seem like he would be shaken..
“…….”
“…….”
The silence continued like that..
The moment of victory where breaths intersect just before each other swings their weapons..
Suddenly, an old man's laughter was heard from behind..
“Hehehe…….”
I couldn't turn my head to check because Jerome was in front..
But it wasn't difficult to recognize who it was..
“You're really good at deceiving people..”
Auril Gavis.
However, in the case of Jerome, was it the first time you met him?.
“……Reveal your identity, old man..”
The silver-haired knight opened his mouth in an overbearing manner..
It was that moment.
“You are a rude friend..”
As Auril Garvis' voice echoes through the sewers,.
“……Ugh!”
The man called the Knight of Light covered his neck with the hand that was not holding his sword..
The facial expression looked strained, like a person having trouble breathing..
His gaze was directed behind my back, and the expression in his pupils was a feeling of astonishment..
“Well, you… Who the heck…….”
“I don't think it has any value to you..”
“Big, wow……!”
“Just disappear.”
The moment Auril Gavis finished speaking in a dry voice, Jerome's body stretched out in the air..
Goosebumps rose up my spine..
……Is it really dead??
Killing the king's strongest knight so easily, like killing a fly.?
A voice came from behind me as if to answer my questions..
“He wouldn't have died. I'll probably wake up in the palace.”
Ah, are you talking about the essence??
I slowly turned my back, trying to shake off the thoughts that had passed through my mind..
“Now you're finally looking at me.”
The sight of the old man smiling kindly was very foreign. The corners of his mouth were obviously curved, but his eyes were not..
‘……How much do you know??’
As soon as I swallowed my saliva without realizing it, Auril Gavis opened his mouth..
“The barbarian you were talking about. Bjorn, son of Thor.”
“…….”
“I went to the city and asked, what will a friendly young man tell me? He is called the Iron Mask because he always wears a thick helmet that covers his face..”
“…….”
“Just like you.”
Yes, you know everything..
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