Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 351
351Tuesday Dark Continent (2)
The shining sunlight and the heated sand grains.
This place where the cool yet somewhat damp wind carries the salty taste of salt..
Raimia, the Island of Beginnings.
However, the vast sea along the horizon was not visible..
「6I entered the Great Sea on the floor.」
As soon as I crossed the portal, the first thing I saw was over a hundred very large sailing ships lined up along the coastline..
The ship is so large and there are so many people that the wide sea feels narrow..
“Come on, if you come over, quickly jump to the side! Because the next people have to come too!”
Without even having time to look around, he escaped from the portal under the control of an explorer with the symbol of the Explorer's Guild..
His tone of voice was so light that when I asked Erwen, he said he was not a regular employee of the guild..
Explorers who received a request from the guild?
We received a request for cooperation from the royal family to manage the explorer, but since we did not have the manpower to send it, we outsourced it..
‘Well, it would be difficult for an ordinary employee to get to the 6th floor..’
Anyway, as the war had already been going on for over a year, the rigidly divided procedures proceeded naturally and fluidly..
“Come here! First, register for war, and we will help you with the unit designation process.!”
After waiting in a long queue at the eastern coastline, I first submitted my ID card and completed my registration for war. Please note that there was a bit of a commotion here..
Even though Erwen was famous, it was because he was too famous..
“Erwen Fornacci di Tercia… … . uh… Uh, tongue, Hyeolryeonghu.……?”
“Is there a problem??”
“Oh no… doesn't exist! Sorry for the fuss!”
Looking at Erwen who came to register alone, many questions might have arisen, but the registration clerk was uncomfortable even talking to her and finished the registration in a hurry..
“5Class Explorer Emily Raines. You have a record of participating in previous wars. Registered.”
After Erwen, it was Amelia's turn, and this time, registration was completed in just one second..
2The name was created a year ago and the age is 22 years old..
9Starting from the level of explorer, you slowly increase your level, paying taxes, etc., completely completing the laundering of your identity.?
As long as you don't bump into someone who knows Amelia's bare face like Erwen, you have a free pass based on your status..
Unlike me, who received some meaningful looks.
“5Class Explorer Lehen Schuitz. You have no record of participating in the war. Would you please take off your helmet??”
My identity, ‘Rihen Schuitz,’ that Amelia saved me, belongs to an explorer who was active five years ago. Of course, since the broker had been paying taxes faithfully, there were no problems with the documents.…….
“hmm.”
29Sarah's reaction is strange, perhaps because she has a face that looks younger than her age..
I feel like I'm a minor who came to buy cigarettes.
Still, I made it through safely, perhaps because I dyed my hair light brown as written on my ID card. I chose the same eye color from the beginning.
“Well, there's a problem.?”
“No, I think it's been a while since you came back. Good luck..”
“Thank you.”
I posted a pitch once, but fortunately registration ended without incident..
It was just as Amelia said, as there are so many cases these days of people retiring and returning after the war, so I wouldn't be too suspicious..
In the first place, there were two cases like this among Chilgang..
“Now all you have to do is designate a unit..”
After completing registration, I moved to the bulletin board on the side..
The bulletin board briefly listed the currently waiting ships and the number of people on board, and which ship to board was also quite important in war..
7This is because when you arrive at the level, explorers on the same ship form one unit.…….
“There is no need to worry about what to ride. Since this is your first time traveling, you can't take anything other than the third-class ship..”
“3topline?”
“This is a ship that is mainly used by explorers who have not yet established any significant expertise or do not have a significant power like a large clan. As a result, their combat power is low, so they are mainly located in the rear and play a support role..”
Hehe, newbies should come up from the bottom, right??
Well, if you're going to a dangerous battlefield and there's a newbie holding you back, it's going to be difficult for no reason..
“Then let's get on there..”
Afterwards, we chose the least crowded ship among the third-class ships and the three of us boarded it together..
It was determined that it would be advantageous to choose a room with fewer people..
“Fortunately, I was able to get a triple room..”
“Why is it difficult to find a 3-person room??”
“It's not that rare, but it's the most popular..”
I was able to find the answer on my own without having to ask myself why..
‘Oh, and the binding spell was updated while I was away..’
In this day and age, 6-person teams are common..
So if you split them into two groups, the triple room is bound to be the most popular..
“Well, the departure date is tomorrow, so from now on, let's all take it easy..”
“Yes, I like it! So what should we talk about now??”
“……Let's rest?”
“Yes, that's right. I'm trying to rest?”
“…….”
I looked at Amelia with eyes hoping for help, but before I knew it, she had finished organizing her luggage and was lying down on the bed..
Well, pretending to sleep.
“Then should we talk about war?……?”
“great! Do you have any questions??”
“I heard that the personnel on the 3rd class ship are usually responsible for support duties in the rear, but what exactly are they??”
“uh… I don’t really know because I’m always in front of it… … . I think I heard that they are in charge of securing a retreat route or escort missions..”
Since I wasn't particularly tired, I talked to Erwen and heard various stories..
And how long has it passed?.
smart.
Suddenly a visitor came.
He was a person we all knew well..
“……I heard we were on the same boat so I came to say hello. It’s been a while, Mr. Tercia..”
I never thought we would meet again so soon.
***
“Phew…….”
A blonde-haired woman standing in front of a closed cabin adjusted the collar of her uniform..
Then I sighed deeply..
‘Why did this woman suddenly act like this?.’
Blood Spirit, Erwen Fornacci di Tercia.
This was the reason Raven was standing in front of this cabin right now..
Well, for some reason, that woman, a member of the Seven Gangs, got on the third-class ship instead of the first-class ship..
‘……Really, just let me do the annoying things above..’
Originally, the 3rd Magic Corps, to which she belonged, was also scheduled to reach the 3rd rank. This is because she needs a bodyguard force made up of wizards..
But it was never this ship..
I just happened to be reassigned by order from my superiors..
‘We're not particularly close anymore. We weren't that close before either..’
Her superiors assigned her to this ship because she was once a member of the same clan, but she was not confident..
How can you control that crazy woman?.
I know what kind of accident will happen in the future.
‘Still, since I ordered it, I had no choice but to have a conversation and find out what his intentions were.…….’
Soon she sighed and knocked on the door..
smart.
The door opened about 10 seconds after I knocked..
It's good.
The rusty hinges opened with a sound in the sea breeze, and the closed cabin came into view..
According to information, there were three people in total..
‘5Class Explorer Lehen Schuitz. And Emily Raines.’
One was wearing a helmet even inside the cabin, and the other had his eyes and ears covered with black cotton that went down to his nose..
Raven felt even more curious about this..
Who are these two that suddenly made them move in with a woman like Blood Spirit?.
“Uncle, stop looking and tell me your business..”
She stopped observing the cabin and looked at Erwen, hearing a voice that was not only cold but even aggressive..
And I tried to put on an office smile..
“……I heard we were on the same boat so I came to say hello. It’s been a while, Mr. Tercia..”
“yes. Well then, if you're done saying hello, will you please leave??”
Tsk, when will that messy hair get fixed?.
Raven clicked her tongue internally but opened her mouth without showing it..
Well, I had a lot of questions to keep going like this..
for example…….
“By the way, I just said uncle.?”
Why did this woman refer to that man as ‘uncle’?.
Wasn't that nickname just for that guy??
“…….”
Unfortunately, Erwen didn't reply at all..
They just glare at me like what does that have to do with you?.
However, his eyes seemed somewhat nervous..
Should I say that it feels like something I didn't want to be seen was shown??
“Hmm.”
She looked from Erwen to the man..
He was a very unfamiliar person, and I couldn't even see his face because it was covered by a helmet, but he had a familiar vibe..
Exactly, I can't say for sure..
No, even if we have nothing in common.
Nevertheless, it strangely resembles one person..
“Yes, you! This man…….”
Soon Raven opened her mouth..
And then he looked at Erwen and the man in turn..
***
“…….”
The longer the silence lasts and the longer Raven's eyes are fixed on me, the more I think..
‘what? I heard this right away?’
So what happens next??
Can you convince me that it's not an evil spirit??
If you don't agree, the news will definitely reach the royal family.…….
“…….”
I moved my eyes and looked at Erwen, and he was also looking at me..
It's like, 'Mister, what should I do now?' same eyes.
It was a little absurd..
No, you made a mistake, so why are you telling me that?—.
“no way…….”
Then Raven's mouth opened, signaling the end of the uncomfortable silence..
“I never thought it would be so broken.”
…huh?
What does this mean again??
Erwen and I were confused at the same time, and Raven spoke in a somewhat sad voice..
“Mr. Tercia, no, Erwen… It's not right to look for a replacement..”
“ah……?”
“There's no way something like that exists. All you have to do is get over it, it may be hard..”
“Uh oh……?”
Only then did I understand the situation..
Raven misunderstood..
Erwen misses me so much that she finds a similar man and plays role-playing with his face covered..
“and you.”
Raven, wearing a small uniform, quickly turned her head and glared at me..
“I know what you're thinking..”
“……?”
“So, give up the idea of using Erwen. Anyway, I can't see myself doing that. I will continue to watch from now on, but if I do anything that crosses the line even a little bit,…….”
Soon Raven trailed off and I ended up making an excuse without realizing it..
“for a moment! I don't know if it's a misunderstanding, but I don't plan on using it.—.”
“voice…….”
“voice?”
When I tilted my head at something I couldn't understand, Raven stiffened and avoided my eyes..
“voice is… Looks like… yes.”
A reaction as if he understood why Erwen acted like that..
“That's why…….”
Raven, who was muttering in a bitter voice, looked at Erwen and said.
“Still can't do it. Something like this... It's clear he doesn't want it either.?”
The sincerity was evident, and the tone of voice seemed to almost beg, beyond advice..
But there was no way it would work on Erwen..
Because I misunderstood everything he was doing in the first place..
“What are you interfering with? On a subject I know nothing about!”
Soon Erwen also came to his senses and went on the defensive..
Ah, to put it simply, it means that he attacked..
“Get out now, don't come back again!”
Erwen forced Raven out and closed the door with a bang..
***
Time has passed quickly since Raven's visit..
On the day of departure, not only did the warships floating on the coastline unfurl their sails, but the identity of the ship was also determined..
“It's the escort of the magic corps.…….”
As soon as the explorers on this ship arrive at the 7th floor, they will escort the 3rd Magic Corps and participate in battle..
Oh, by the way, formations and tactics on the battlefield were taught by gathering on deck during the voyage..
‘This is why they tie up troops to each ship. Because I have time to educate as I go..’
7Estimated voyage time to the floor is approximately 15 days..
Excluding training time, most of my free time was spent on deck..
The reason is simple.
I feel it again, that barbarians are weak to the sea..
“Wow-!”
Even though the ship was this big, I couldn't stay in the cabin because I felt sick due to seasickness..
Well, here you can just throw up anywhere..
Anyway, as I spent so much time on the deck, there were times when I ran into Raven..
And that too with considerable frequency..
For some reason, it always only happens when Erwen is away..
“…It even resembles motion sickness. Upset.”
“……Wow.”
“Why are you covering your face like that? Erwen ordered me to do it.?”
“Wow…….”
“Well, the faces don't really look alike..”
“…….”
“Why are you acting like that with a normal face? She has no pride?”
“…….”
“Just try to commit just one thing. Because I won't leave you alone.”
Oh, it's so hard I'm dying.
Why does he keep talking nonsense?.
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