Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 397
397fire expedition (2)
The founding ceremony was held at an empty mansion located in the imperial capital..
It was said that a certain count was using it as a villa, but he urgently put it up for business because he needed funds.?
Since there was no particular need for repairs, a banquet was prepared and only the 30 expedition members and their guardians were invited, and the founding ceremony was held in a quiet atmosphere..
and…….
‘It ended really quickly.’
It took about 30 minutes for the marquis and other guardians to go up to the podium one by one and give encouraging or cheering speeches..
“I've already said that it's better to be a hero than to save the country, so I'll keep it short..”
“kill a lot.”
“Let's earn a lot.”
The last speech by the expedition leader (me) lasted about 10 seconds..
The formal event schedule was completed in a total of 30 minutes and 10 seconds and moved on to the banquet part..
Prime Minister, Duke of Kealunus, Alliance of Small and Medium Nobles, Church of the Three Gods, Arminus Company, Explorer Guild, etc..
It was a banquet attended by all kinds of influential people as guardians, but its substance was lacking compared to the value of the name..
The food was plentiful, but it was cold because it was prepared in advance..
If it was a banquet, there was no accompanying band, no waiters to fill drinks, and no crowds of spectators..
But no one is dissatisfied with this.
everyone knows.
This is not a place to get drunk and laugh and talk, listen to exciting music, and shake your body..
“Nice to meet you. Mr. Schuitz.”
“I heard you had a fight with those four people? how did you win?”
“Fighting with four people? what does that mean?”
“Oh, he was a member of Lord Kaislan's team, right? Didn't Lord Kaislan tell you? He talked about what happened then?”
“It's been a while since I saw you. Hyeolryeonghu.”
I just sit quietly, but numerous expedition members come to my seat and ask to say hello first..
Phew, is this the life of a powerful person??
“nice to meet. This is expedition leader Lihen Schuitz. The name?”
“Ventis Gerodrao. Please take care of me in the future..”
Instead of turning away those who came, I welcomed them one by one and made clear acquaintance with them..
Those are the people whose lives I will be responsible for from now on.?
I need to know your face and name.
It was a time when I was greeting people for a long time..
“I never dreamed that I would see the name Lihen Schuitz again at the founding ceremony..”
A woman with a familiar face approached me..
“nice to meet you. This is Bersil Goulland..”
Hey, I never thought I'd see you here.
“It's Lihen Schuitz..”
“My introduction wasn’t enough, right? I am—”
“Know. He was the vice-captain of the Larre Clan.?’
The first time I met this woman was when the crystal cave on the first floor was devastated..
There were 15 seats left to teleport everyone to the safe zone, and this woman used the dice to choose the discard card..
Among them was our team..
Huh, I didn't think it was really hard to clear the road with 15 people at that time.—
“Thank you for noticing, but news is slow. I'm not vice-captain anymore..”
Bersil, who smiled bitterly while saying the word vice-captain, continued speaking in a self-mocking voice..
“I must have slept so long that when I woke up, I was no longer in my place..”
“ah… You said you were caught in an explosion..”
“yes. After that, I was sleeping for almost a year..”
“I'm glad you woke up though..”
“yes… If it weren't for 'Agent', it would still be like that.…….”
‘‘Agent’ is a second name given to a high priest of the Toberan Church..
When it comes to recovery-type divine spells, we have achieved a level that no other priest can match.?
‘But the way you speak is a bit subtle..’
To be precise, my complexion or expression is not good..
Should I say that I don't feel like a person who has received grace??
“Versil Gowland, what team is he currently playing for??”
“This is team 4.”
“4It's a team…….”
4If it's a team, it's a group with Paladin Jun as the team leader..
Before the founding ceremony, the Marquis found out that there were four members in total, all of whom were members of the religious faction..
But out of nowhere, a wizard appeared there..
‘Looks like he's in debt.’
I can roughly guess this woman’s situation..
And did this woman notice that I had some sense?.
He looks at me and nods his head with meaningful eyes..
“…You look different from what I was used to seeing..”
“How did it look?”
“Don't be offended. Of course, everyone who heard that speech earlier would have had the same impression..”
Huh, when it comes to speeches, the short ones are best..
This is the truth I realized while listening to the principal's sermon when I was in middle school..
“How long are you going to talk to him??”
At that time, Erwen, who was next to me, joined in..
“After blood spirit…….”
“long time no see. That was the last time you left us?”
“……I regret what happened back then. Sincerely.”
“Of course you have to regret it. Because that was the result of throwing everything away and running away..”
Sharp words that seem to leave behind bad feelings from the past.
Bersil caught my attention, nodded briefly, and left..
“Well done?”
Erwen smiles brightly as if she did it for me..
It was hard to say anything, so I just laughed it off..
“I… Nice to meet you. It's Pike Neldine..”
As soon as the conversation ended, the members who had been wandering around gathered again, and I made a clear statement and had a short conversation with them..
and…….
“you rest here.”
“Where are you going??”
“Aren’t there some people who haven’t said hello yet?.”
“You don't even come first, so why bother??”
“What are you so angry about earlier? If you don't come, it's okay if I go..”
“just… Then it seems like you lost..”
Erwen looked dissatisfied, but my decision remained the same..
If I show off my pride, will anything come out??
I have to do what I have to do and move on..
“you are…….”
“nice to meet. It's Lihen Schuitz..”
“……McKellie Rayothers..”
Those who did not come first, I went to greet them and had a brief conversation..
Well, in the information the Marquis gave me, there was only a list of 20 people.?
It was not that there was a lack of information, but that most of the teams were not fully staffed even then.—
‘What, why is he here?.’
As I was walking around the banquet hall and greeting people I had not met yet, a man's face caught my eye..
“……Sven Farab.”
Vice-captain of the Leatlas Church's 2nd Holy Knights.
The guy who was sipping his drink in a corner with a somewhat distraught expression looked at me with a slightly surprised look in his eyes..
“do you know me?”
Everyone knows.
I saw him several times when I visited the school, and due to some kind of incident, I was convinced that he was the 'Goblin Mask'..
“Do not underestimate the intelligence of the late author..”
“…I didn't mean to look down on you or anything..”
“If so, I'm glad.”
“If you plan on resting here, I'll move out of the way.—”
“Let's talk for a moment.”
“yes……?”
“I don't like it?”
“That's not true…….”
Not really.
Just looking at him makes a disgusting face..
Hmm, should I say it's a nervous face??
“Did Jun hear my story??”
“As for that bet... yes you heard.”
He looked somewhat nervous..
I heard that story..
“But why is it here?…….”
“Why? I have to enter the labyrinth soon, but I haven't even said hello yet. Please take care of me inside.”
“Yes, I would like to ask for your help..”
I only had a short conversation with Sven Farab and then turned my back..
I had a mixed feeling for some reason..
‘Ha, this is a hit.…….’
Sven Farab is a goblin mask.
Simply put, whenever a community opens, there is a high possibility that information related to the expedition will pour out like broken poison..
‘People who pray are picky, but they somehow end up picking this guy..’
Ha, how can I not open my mouth??
If you pretend to suspect him of an evil spirit and monitor him every 15 days, shouldn't he log out immediately?.
‘…I'll think about this later.’
From then on, I went around the banquet hall and spoke to all the members, including those who had not received information from the Marquis..
Sven Farab's presence was a negative variable, but there was still a positive side to it..
No matter how many times I emphasize it, it’s not enough.
No Hans, No Pain.
The absence of Hans is a very hopeful sign..
***
After the banquet that lasted until the evening, the founding ceremony was completely over..
However, we remained in the mansion..
Well, our existence is a secret..
Since most of the expedition members were celebrities, it was decided to stay here until the day the labyrinth opens and try to get it together.…….
‘The sum is nothing.’
What would change if 30 people came together for two days?.
It will take several weeks for each team to enter separately and meet on the 6th floor..
It's not surprising if you forget everything in the meantime..
thus…….
“I think it would be best to leave the battle to each team's discretion and to help each other in times of emergency..”
This conclusion was reached at the end of a leadership meeting..
In the current situation, we decided that if 30 people gathered together to act as one body, it would only lead to creaks..
“Still, wouldn't it be a good idea to prepare a formation just in case??”
However, it was decided to classify it in case of emergency..
Wizards are wizards, healers are healers..
It will be much safer if you engrave a mark on your chest so you can distinguish it and teach them where to stand in an emergency..
“Warriors with the shield symbol stand on the outskirts, and warriors with the sword symbol stand right behind them..”
“The healing world?”
“Of course, it is the very center. Only if they live can we treat the injured. The long-distance support class with the bow symbol must stand in a formation protecting the healing class and wizard..”
Yes, training can be done in two days at this rate..
There is probably no one among them who has never experienced group living in the first place..
“Lord Schuitz, are you listening??”
“…Of course.”
Well, what can I say just because I held my chin for a moment?.
Anyway, there are only two commands exclusive to the expedition leader..
Individual battles fought by each team.
And the expedition group gathered together to form one large team..
Well, given time, there will be more dedicated commands such as ‘Charge!’, ‘Concentrated Bombardment’, and ‘Shield Wall’..
This is all for now, there is nothing to memorize.
“Well, let's leave it at this for now, and the rest of the formation will join on the 6th floor and train in their spare time. No, how about?”
“good night. Don't do that.”
The meeting was held in a structure where people exchanged opinions among themselves and then received permission from me. After the meeting, James Calla, a former clan vice-leader, worked hard to 'gather together' and teach the expedition team the command..
And two more days passed like that.…….
「1I entered the crystal cave on the first floor..」
It's time to enter the labyrinth.
***
Crystal cave with brilliant light.
All team members are moving quickly while wearing robes that cover their entire bodies..
That's because it's best to be as invisible to people as possible..
Ta-dat, ta-dat.
Although there are wizards and magicians with low physical abilities in the team, their movement speed is quite decent..
We both had one means of transportation..
「Liard Ashed casted the level 4 mutation magic 'Fox Lantern'..」
A wizard who turns into a light sphere and follows you in the air..
and…….
「Gold Aldidi used [Lukberta's Pigeon Boots].」
There is even a magician who covers this with his tempts..
Amelia showed curiosity as she saw Yeonggu following her pace next to her..
“…Is it a number item??”
“It's a 3,000th item called Lucberta's Pigeon Boots. There is a restriction that it can only be used during non-combat... … . Very useful in the labyrinth for someone like me.”
“If you go at that speed, don’t you lack soul power??”
“Hehe, you look down on psychics..”
Because it is essential to use the synergy that increases soul power when training a psychic, their MP amount is higher than that of any other occupation..
“Don't worry. This is usually used up to the 3rd floor. The 5th floor is difficult to use because the road is narrow, and the 6th floor... Since I'm on a boat anyway, I don't have much use for it..”
Is it definitely because they brought in a high-level explorer??
Feeling prepared in every way.
‘Speedrunning might be possible at this level.?’
“Emily, pick up the pace..”
Soon I placed a new order, and was struck by a truly amazing feeling..
Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu-!
A light sphere flying like a meteor.
Wow it-
Old man RDidi rises slightly from the ground and moves forward while leaning his body..
“……Schuitz, why are you going further and further back??”
“I don't know if an enemy might appear from behind..”
Ha, I'm really out of breath..
“…….”
Who would have guessed that I am the slowest among the four?.
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