Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 329
329Fire ouroboros (4)
The traitor, Ricardo Lüchenprague.
The battle with this guy shocked me in many ways..
This was the first time I knew that ‘weapon proficiency’, rather than ‘specs’ such as precious essence skills, high stats, or aurors, could have such a big impact in battle..
whistling-!
Even swords that seem to be wielded roughly have hidden intentions, and naturally act as arrangements for the next move..
A level that goes beyond simply being good at fighting.
Of course, that doesn't mean it's a hopeless situation..
‘There's no need to win anyway.’
If I can just take the time, I will win.
Therefore, I made up my mind and took my time to observe his swordsmanship with concentration..
‘I feel like I can see it now.’
At first, I had to rely on my senses and reflexes to urgently dodge and block his sword, but as time goes by, I can see it more and more. How will he use this move to proceed to the next move?.
whistling-!
The purpose of targeting the wrist is to keep in check..
It's best to dodge back, but…….
‘I guess that's what they were aiming for. Then my throat becomes empty.’
In a way, it could be seen as checkmate..
[That is, assuming that [Unspoken] is operating normally..
Slurp.
[When I released [Giantization], the body shrunk and its sword grazed my wrist. But was this a sword drawn in anticipation??
whistling-!
His sword twists its trajectory like a snake, aiming for my thigh..
Tadat.
quickly retreated.
However, the guy must have seen this scene while swinging the sword, and without a moment's hesitation, he changed the sword's trajectory again..
To Amelia who lost her mind.
‘Holy shit…….’
I quickly linked [Transcendence] and [Eye of the Storm] and pulled him in front of me..
This made Amelia safe..
but…….
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo-!
As if this was all in his head, the guy was dragged by the wind and swung his sword exquisitely..
Well, I managed to escape somehow.…….
‘What kind of supercomputer is this bastard’s head??’
The more I go through it, the more I feel like I'm playing..
Should I say that it feels like they are vaguely reading how I will move? I can understand the feelings of modern Go players who were manipulated because it is a civilization..
‘I think it would be of great help if I could just learn a little bit about how to do it..’
It's not a martial art that can be learned as eye candy, but it's rare to see such high-level swordsmanship and life-or-death battles, so I took the time to learn as much as possible..
And how long has it passed?.
‘I think the old man's side has finally come to an end.…….’
I was starting to think like that.
“Ugh…….”
A moan escaped Amelia's mouth..
Although he had not yet regained consciousness, it was a sign that his injuries had recovered to a certain level..
‘Okay, if Amelia wakes up, we can beat her to 2:1.…….’
This was probably the reason why he targeted Amelia whenever he got the chance, even during the battle..
As you can see from just looking at the Knight of Light, despite his amazing swordsmanship, he was a guy without any pride like a warrior..
If the situation is unfavorable, this guy flies..
As if there is no hesitation and without looking back.
Yeah, like right now..
“……I won't forget what happened today.”
If it was going to happen anyway, did they decide that now was the right time, before Amelia woke up??
Tadat.
He said the typical line about plotting something later and stepped back to increase the distance, and I didn't follow..
I didn't show it, but I'm almost out of MP..
It was an inevitable result as I used [Swing] to avoid losing power every time I blocked the sword, and fired [Transcendence], [Leap], and [Eye of the Storm] wildly throughout the battle..
‘Well, then this is over.…….’
Soon I approached Amelia..
His breathing was quite stable, and the severed arm probably needed some more time.—
“haha.”
At that time, without even pretending to know, I heard a sound from behind..
So I quickly turned my back..
“You really defeated that guy all by yourself.?”
There was Auril Gavis looking at me as if I was amazed..
***
“It would have been much more comfortable if an older person had helped me..”
“It's because I don't want to meet that friend yet..”
“Is that so…….”
It was obvious that they wouldn't tell me the reason anyway, so I looked away..
To the left of Auril Gavis, there was an object floating in the air as if using telekinesis..
No, I should say people, not objects.?
It was Ngmelia who was unconscious..
Seeing that he is here, it seems like the work was completed well without any problems on the other side.…….
‘I need to check.’
I asked again, fixing my gaze on Auril Gavis..
“so… What happened there??”
“That's good. As you asked, I told you my name at the end..”
“Laura is?”
“Hmm, I think my speech suddenly became a little short.…….”
“Haha, how could that possibly be the case? Oh yes. misunderstanding.”
The old man looked at me as if he was suspicious of what I said, and then laughed it off, probably thinking it wasn't anything important..
“Anyway, the same goes for this girl’s older sister. We gave her medicine and healed her body as you asked, and sent her back to earth..”
I thought he was an old man who was sure to get things done..
I also heard a story later that when they got to the ground, they disguised it as an accident by throwing it into the first carriage they saw.?
It will be the basis for losing all memories..
In addition, it is said that among the things he had, he had no connections and even an identity card of a similar age was kept in his bosom.…….
“I guess I know roughly what you want. You didn't do anything useless, right? haha.”
“Is there any.’
At this level, I don't think there will be any problems with my sister..
Therefore, I also confirmed the following items:.
“What happened to your younger brother??”
“Don't worry. Didn't I tell you? Secret magic is Nobu's specialty. This child will probably never realize that he was hallucinating. Except for the fact that I stopped breathing, everything actually happened..”
The incident in which Laura was crushed by a rock and put a dagger in her own throat was a real situation. It was only a hallucination when the heart stopped and the effect of the potion ended..
“But that's it. Did you really have to reveal Nobu’s name??”
“He says that's what he remembers, so what should I do?.”
It was a necessary script to eliminate contradictions..
“Hmm, that’s true too. By the way, you are also really smart. I can't believe you came up with such a brilliant idea..”
The old man looked at me as if he was impressed, but I actually had a bad appetite..
Actually, if you think about it, there is no skit like this..
Should I say that I feel like a theater actor following the script??
‘It's so inefficient.’
Even after everything is over, I still don’t understand it..
If it were me, I wouldn't have moved like this..
There's no need to pretend that Laura is dead.,
There would be no reason to take Amelia to Noark. She says just send her back to earth with her sister and that's it..
Everyone could have had a happy ending.
Nevertheless, I used this ineffective method and it caused one girl to suffer tragedy for 20 years..
Because I returned to the past and met Auril Garvis..
So I realized that there was no way to undo what had already happened..
I decided on the result and put the rest together..
In some respects, this is an act that is no different from a conspiracy against Sam Jo..
‘perhaps…….’
Perhaps worrying about whether the chicken or the egg came first was meaningless from the beginning..
Well, what does it matter?.
No matter what comes first, the egg laid by the chicken will eventually go through the process of becoming a chicken and end up becoming a chicken..
“You don't look very happy.?”
In response to Auril Gavis' question, I honestly shared my thoughts. It was quite a long story, but he listened intently and tapped my forearm..
“It's not that I don't understand how you feel, but don't think too deeply about it. I'm sure you've gained a lot from this, too..”
It was a consolation that was of no particular help..
Information that can only be obtained in the past, the buff given by Auril Garvis, the double number item Crowl's Demon Smasher, and even the ticket to recruit Amelia (SSR)..
Although I definitely gained a lot…….
“The reason the world is maintained, the country is maintained, and society is maintained is because everyone plays their role. Think this was your role.”
Talking like that makes me feel even more uncomfortable..
What on earth is a fragment of record??
I wanted to ask in more detail, but I didn't have time right now..
“Rather, now that everything is over, I wonder if I will receive the promised compensation.—”
As I watched Auril Gavis subtly changing the topic, I firmly interrupted the conversation..
“It's not over yet.”
“huh?”
“He, please give it to me..”
There was one last thing to do.
***
When Amelia came to, she was running through the sewers on someone's back..
Even in her hazy consciousness, she had questions..
Who on earth is this?.
“You must have come to your senses..”
The voice brought me to my senses..
For some reason, my back was so wide that my arms felt stiff..
“Iron Mask…….”
It's an iron mask..
Unlike other clan members, both in the labyrinth and outside, he was generous and kind to our sisters..
and…….
‘Emily's colleague.’
I don't know why, but Emily took care of her sisters today. She wasn't so clueless that she didn't know that fact..
‘Why did these people help us?…….’
She couldn't tell.
But one thing was certain.
If it weren't for their dedication, she and her sister would have been…….
‘Long ago…?’
When the accident reached that point, memories came rushing back to me..
“Uh, sister!”
“……?”
“Um, what happened to your sister? My goodness, she would have been next to me... … ! Didn't you see it??”
“……All I found in the wreckage was you.”
“ah…….”
Amelia tightened her hands without realizing it..
“Ahhh…….”
I felt dizzy.
The words of Iron Mask explaining the current situation were heard like a muffled sound..
“I am now returning to Noark. The road to the city is collapsed... … . What, are you asleep??”
In my receding consciousness, a deep, deep man's voice rang out..
“……I'm sorry I couldn't save you properly..”
“…….”
“See you later.”
That was the last thing I remember..
“This is…….”
When time passed and she opened her eyes again, she found herself in a eerie cemetery..
The citadel of Noark was visible in the distance, and an acrid scent caught my nose..
and…….
“…….”
there was no one around.
Iron Mask and Emily.
My one and only sister.
Sreuk.
Amelia took out a dagger like a possessed person..
There was thick blood on it..
“Uh, sister…….”
When I saw the blood on the dagger, it felt real..
The events that happened today are not like a dream..
“Ahhh…….”
Amelia, who had been sitting down for a while, heard a loud noise in her ears..
“here! who is here?”
“What is this guy??”
“Looks like Felix Barker's chaser.?”
“Let's take her for now, she might know something.?”
Afterwards, Amelia realized it only after being led into the city by the guards..
“…….”
That I was completely alone.
Because the sister who protected me is no longer there..
From now on, I have to survive alone in this city..
***
As I was watching Amelia being dragged away by the guards, I heard a sound behind me..
“Seeing that image makes my heart feel heavy for no reason. I feel like I did something bad.”
What, are you planning on cosplaying as a benevolent grandfather??
I really don't even think about it that way.
“By the way, where did you leave my colleague??”
“If it's that woman, she was there earlier..”
“No matter what, the unconscious woman…….”
“Don't worry, Nobu will wake up as soon as he leaves..”
Well, if that's the case.
Those words eased my worries too..
Because I'm a woman who can protect herself no matter what happens..
I just have one question.
“But why don't you come with me??”
Auril Gavis answered my question as if he was asking an obvious question..
“Don’t you have a story to share with Nobu?.”
Oh, that······.
‘Now I can't be brave enough to say I don't like it.…….’
It is a natural law that people have different attitudes when entering and exiting the bathroom..
Even though I made up my mind to give what I have to give, when the time comes, I can't keep my mouth shut..
“Are you not going to keep your promise??”
Auril Gavis' voice was gentle, but strangely, there was an air of pressure in his words..
“name.”
As I quietly averted my gaze, the old man took a step closer with a bright look in his eyes..
“Say your name. Or, it would be better to take off that mask first. Hmm, okay… … It would be better to see the face first..”
The sight of snort coming out every time he took a breath was truly terrifying..
thus…….
“Now, wait a minute.!”
He quickly raised his hand and stopped Auril Gavis..
And I put my hand into subspace..
He asked when he saw me like that..
“…Why are you searching my bag??”
Well, there's something to try.
“Fragment Stone of Records?”
Soon, he tilted his head as he checked the items I took out of the subspace bag..
“why is that?”
Why why why.
Because this was my last move.
Of course, Seongju said..
[Wow, I heard it's the same as when I came. It is said that once you have completed all your work here, you will be called upon again.…….]
The way to go back to your original schedule is to finish all your ‘to-do’. I decided that the only thing left to do was to save Laura..
And that role is now over.
Simply put, if you do it well, you can use this to jump into the future without paying wages..
Well, that would have been it.…….
‘why not.’
The fragmentary stone of the record did not move at all..
But did disappointment show on my face without my knowledge?.
“……Haha, is that what you were aiming for?.”
The old man must have sensed my intention, as he glared at me with a twinkle in his eye..
“It wasn't a lie when I said I wanted to have a friendly relationship. That's why I listened to all of these annoying requests... … . I never thought he was thinking about stabbing Nobu until the very end..”
“misunderstanding… It's a misunderstanding. If we talk calmly—”
“That's it. Now I know exactly how to deal with you..”
‘Nimiral.’
As I took a step back without realizing it, Auril Gavis gestured in the air..
Huh-!
[A body being dragged by an invisible physical force as if wearing the [Eye of the Storm]. When I came to my senses, I was already in front of him..
“Now, let’s look at the face first..”
Soon Auril Gavis reached for my helmet..
‘Ha, if I had known it would be like this, I would have just taken it off with my own hands..’
I regretted it later, but it was already too late to turn back..
Tuk.
That was the moment when Auril Gavis' fingertips touched my helmet..
They say there is light even in the dark night.
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo-!
The record fragment stone I was holding in my hand suddenly began to emit white light in all directions..
‘Yes, this is exploitation of the elderly..’
I smiled in a world where everything was turning white..
“Well, I'm sorry. I tried to keep my promise.”
“…bloke!!”
“Please don't scream. Then what happens? My role here is over..”
“name! Then hurry up and tell me your name—”
flash-!
The light exploded like a flash and Auril Gavis' voice was crushed..
and…….
Tuk.
The light faded and my slightly floating feet touched the ground..
Although the timing was close, it meant that the plan to exploit the unpaid elderly was a success.—
“uh…….”
But what on earth is this?.
“uh……?”
I checked my surroundings and froze in a daze..
Because everything was the same.
Even the broken graveyard.
The corpse of the cemetery manager.
And even the smell of coal flowing from the burned city..
If you came back from the original time, there should definitely be something different, but everything around you is the same..
only…….
“What, where has this old man gone?.”
Only Auril Gavis is gone..
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