Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 327
327Fire ouroboros (2)
It was like a lifeless monster.
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo-!
Jerome's body, hanging limply on the surface of the sewer, is broken into small pieces of light and flutters around..
Some items did not disappear but remained, but most of them were worthless. All equipment such as swords and armor that seemed expensive disappeared in the light..
‘Is it Iblus?…….’
There was an essence that could be guessed.
That's probably not what's important right now.
“…….”
“…….”
Silence filled with only the sound of water flowing in the sewer.
Auril Gavis, who was smiling as if his face was paralyzed, opened his mouth..
“I ask you, are you an evil spirit??”
It wasn't a question, it was a final confirmation.
Well, if you've come this far, you'll already be convinced that Nivelz Enche, a level 6 explorer who can't be found anywhere in the city, is the 'Iron Mask'..
‘Still, the reason I'm asking is because I want to hear directly from my own mouth if Iron Mask is me.…….’
Having personally seen how a single hand gesture rendered the king's strongest knight incapable of combat, I activated the Barbarian Confucian skin mod and opened my mouth..
“An evil spirit? I don't know where you're mistaken, but that's not the case. Elderly.”
Gavis, who was shocked by my polite tone, made a noise as if it was absurd..
“It's a lie.”
Huh, you could have taken a lie detector test here as well..
It was something I had expected, but I felt a little bitter after my attempt ended in vain..
However, there was no time to be frustrated..
Well, this isn't a community.?
If you are not careful, physical problems may occur..
so that…….
“Hehe, I guess you can't fool the elderly. You are amazing.”
Change your posture quickly.
Deciding to admit what needs to be admitted, as there is a high possibility that deceiving any more will be perceived as deception..
“Yes, I am the person you were looking for. I was embarrassed because I didn't know we would meet outside, so I couldn't tell you honestly..”
“He said he did it because he was embarrassed.…….”
“Yes, because I was embarrassed. And I didn't really lie.?”
Auril Gavis laughed at my bold question..
“Hehe, okay… Come to think of it, I didn't lie..”
Yes. I didn't lie then..
Asking about the state of the city?
Seongju replied that he had joined hands with the royal family and made a surprise attack..
When asked if a barbarian had come in about five or six months ago, he answered that he had. When asked the barbarian's name, he kindly answered, 'Bjorn, son of Thor.'.
“Yes, I said it was in front of an elderly person, but even so, I couldn't tell a lie.—”
“By the way.”
“…yes?”
“Did you know that it feels much worse to be deceived like that than to be lied to??”
“ah…….”
It's a straight argument.
It's not like there's no law on destruction..
“……sorry.”
First, after planting the apple,.
“I have a mental illness.”
attach a reason.
“…psychosis?”
“yes. As I try to live here, why do I keep deceiving people against my will? Huh, I can't live like this.…….”
It's a kind of distribution of responsibility..
If the environment made me like this, it was this old man who put me in that environment..
“haha…….”
Auril Gavis, who quickly became the first person in charge, let out a laugh..
But fortunately, this time, his eyes were smiling too..
On the contrary, he seemed to find the situation funny as he went out so boldly..
Okay, so now the mood is a little more toxic.…….
“Rather, are you here because of me??”
“That's right.”
“Hmm, I feel a bit bad about doing background checks on people like this.…….”
As I trailed off and winked as if I was burdened, Auril Gavis cleared his throat..
“Okay, but if I don't do this, I won't be able to meet you..”
“yes? ah… … . right. Why did the community there suddenly close? I was thinking that the old man might have expelled me..”
“Ah, there was a reason for that..”
“What are the circumstances??”
“Let's just say there was royal intervention. It has now recovered to some extent..”
“Oh, so I can see you there starting next month??”
“That's not true. I recently transferred ownership to a friend. You don't know, but it's going to be hard for me to see now..”
“If you're a friend... Are you talking about GM??”
“Maybe so..”
Afterwards, my curiosity was piqued and I asked who the GM was, but Auril Gavis did not answer..
A secret that cannot be told to me.
It was closer to pouting than that feeling..
“Well, there's no reason to keep it a secret... … . Still, try to figure it out on your own..”
“yes?”
“If you only see me as a bargain, then I guess I have no choice but to do the same..”
“Ah, yes…….”
Well, a man who is over 300 years old gets upset over something like this. It's wrong to be deceived by wearing something like a lie reader..
“But how long are you going to use that tone??”
“yes?”
“There they were talking about you and everything. For some reason, the way you talk makes me feel like I'm a different person, so it's awkward..”
“Haha, even the elderly. It's just a concept there..”
“concept?”
“Yeah, it's like another character. Would you say it is the struggle of the weak not to be looked down on? There's no way I could be rude to my elders just because I'm crazy.?”
“Hmm, I'm not sure, but I think I know what you're trying to say..”
Auril Gavis nodded quietly..
And there was a moment of silence without saying anything else..
It took some time before his mouth opened..
“Anyway, the reason I came to see you like this is because I wanted to restart our relationship..”
Wording that sounds like it's being smothered by an ex-lover.
“……yes?”
As I couldn't hide my embarrassment, the old man quickly added an explanation..
“I would like to have a friendly relationship with you. It's clear that both sides can help each other, but wouldn't a relationship that just goes around in circles be frustrating?.”
“ah…….”
“So I prepared a gift for you.”
“If it's a gift…….”
Without realizing it, I flinched at that word..
I have to say that I was excited but also worried.?
I can't read what the intention is..
“Don't be nervous. Because it was never a bad thing.”
“Could you please elaborate??”
“You see, I am hoping that you will open the door to the abyss. I said it was a gift in that sense, but it was also for me..”
Oh, why are the words so long?.
“okay. So?”
“This is an ability that will be of great help to you in the future while hiding your identity..”
Auril Gavis, who said so, briefly explained the ‘gift’. To sum it up, he was going to use his power to give me a permanent buff..
“So, if you receive it, you will not be affected by things like 'verification' magic, as well as interrogation items like 'broken trust', is that correct??”
“That's accurate. Since it is a protective shield applied to the body, it will not be effective if the mind is open..”
“My mind is open?”
“For example, the place you are taken to every month..”
Ah, it doesn't work in the spiritual world..
Then it would be impossible to spread lies at a round table..
“So, what is my gift??”
I thought briefly.
First of all, it was definitely a very helpful ability..
Did you say it with your own mouth? If you really receive that gift, you won't be subject to things like 'broken trust'..
but…….
‘Aside from that, it seems like they might be secretly doing something..’
I don't know much about magic.
This means that if Auril Gavis plants something like a location tracking virus along with the gift, there is no ability to find and remove it..
And the problem is…….
‘I can't refuse it.’
He is an old man who sent the Knight of Light to the goal with a single wave of his hand..
To put it simply, if he has an intention to harm me, he can make it happen even if it means using force..
“great. So are you going to do it right now??”
“that is… Actually, I already did it. As soon as I meet you again in the sewers.”
“yes? But I didn't feel that way…….”
“Because that's my specialty..”
Oh, I see.
I thought I had no choice from the beginning..
‘This feels a little dirty.’
For some reason, he was speaking in past tense earlier..
***
‘After the talk about the ‘gift’ was over,.
Auril Gavis said it clearly:.
“I told you in advance that I have no intention of controlling you by force..”
It was good news to hear.
I don't know how long those words will stick, but isn't it better than threatening and strangling me with magic right now?.
“After all, he is an elderly person. I respect you.”
“Hehe, I mean…….”
I spoke out loud, and the old man smiled humbly, but in the end we both knew it was nonsense..
However, in social life, pretense is also polite..
I smiled haha and gathered my thoughts..
There were two options going forward..
1. “Haha, it was nice to meet you. You said you didn't force it, right? Well, I'm busy with work, so I'll stop... … . Please stay healthy.!”
To somehow get rid of Auril Gavis and go to rescue Amelia..
and…….
2. exploitation of the elderly.
Getting help from Auril Garvis.
It didn't take long to make a decision..
I tried to avoid it, but didn't I end up facing it again like this?.
It is even impossible to secretly remove it..
Even if I chose number 1 anyway, this stalker-like old man was sure to follow me from behind..
‘It's clear that the iron mask covering his face will fall off if that old man wants to... … . Once you get there, finding out my name will be a piece of cake..’
If I was going to give it away anyway, I thought it would be a more reasonable choice to get something in return..
‘Now that this has come to an end, let’s suck it up..’
After making my decision, I immediately cautiously opened my mouth..
“I… Elderly.”
“Oh, tell me.”
“Can I ask you a favor? If you just listen to this, I'll tell you my face and name..”
“face and name……?”
“Yes, haven't you always wondered?.”
“That's not true…….”
“Let's do one thing with me..”
Auril Gavis did not respond to my suggestion..
He just stared at me..
I wonder what kind of trick this bastard is going to pull this time, with his eyes just like this.
***
that time.
Amelia, who was running through the sewer with her sisters, stopped..
“Come on, why do you stop all of a sudden?……?”
There was no sign of popularity from those around..
However, one of Jeongsoo's abilities that had been active from before became ineffective..
So, say it again…….
“The guy came.”
The traitor, Ricardo Lüchenprague, is nearby..
‘Is it like this too?…….’
So what happened to Yandel who was dealing with him?.
Such a thought suddenly occurred to Amelia, but she shook off her worries..
Didn't you say you would believe it?.
That's not what you need to worry about right now.
“If it's a guy, no way…….”
Laura flinched at Amelia's words..
This is because, in response to a question about the severed arm, he told the sisters that Ricardo Lüchenprague was after him..
“Yeah, it's him..”
Amelia soon agreed, and the two girls trembled with tension. An image of him mowing down hundreds of explorers a few hours ago came to mind..
“Amelia, Laura.”
“…yes yes!”
“listen carefully. We're almost there now.”
Amelia gave directions to the city with only the necessary information as briefly as possible..
“Go, I will do my best to stop this place..”
The sisters' reactions were divided in two..
“Why did Emily treat us like this?…….”
My younger self didn't know what to do..
She seemed worried when she heard that she would be left alone..
But my sister, Laura, was different..
“Amelia, come here!.”
“Ha, but…….”
“hurry!”
Even though she had feelings of doubt and gratitude, she calmly took care of her younger brother and ran down the aisle she had told me about..
Laura had it.
The only thing more important than personal feelings.
“…….”
Amelia watched for a moment as her sisters ran away, holding her hand..
I remembered it clearly without even having to close my eyes..
the end of that dark passage.
Memories of what she experienced at the end.
Can I really change the future??
I didn't know yet.
but…….
“They seem to be precious children..”
The deep bass sound of a man resounding softly.
“It went very well.”
The man who turned his head to look, Ricardo Rüchenpraha, was smiling..
“I can tell you what it feels like to lose.”
Amelia put strength into the hand holding the dagger..
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