Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 400
400Hwa Ice Rock (1)
8A grand expedition that passes through the layers and heads to the Dark Continent..
In this expedition, it took 20 days to cover the Ice Rock, and we brought about three months' worth of food..
I didn’t take enough money to prepare for an unexpected situation..
Ice Rock is not a place you can pass by with that much leisure..
It was just that extra food was essential..
Here, not only is food consumed three times more per person due to [starvation], but the food also spoils if you are not careful..
Because of this damn thing.
“it's an ice storm!!”
A snowstorm that blows every 30 minutes at the earliest or every 6 hours at the latest..
「Field effect - ‘Festering Chill’ is applied.」
「The decay rate of hit targets is accelerated.」
This damn storm makes even frozen food go bad..
There is only one way to stop it.
All they do is prioritize food over people and protect it with magic..
Of course, there is a problem here too..
「Liard Ashed casted level 4 space-time magic [Block]. 」
「MacKelly Rayathus casted level 4 time-space magic [Block].」
「Versil Gowland cast a level 4 space-time magic [Block].…….」
4The magical power consumption of 'blocking' magic, which is classified by grade, is considerable, and preparing for use at any time increases the already large consumption..
It is basic to work shifts even at night..
“Ashed, go to the sled and rest..”
“yes? but…….”
“Don't worry. I'll call you when I'm in a hurry.”
“……sorry.”
I'm sorry.
The other team wizards are already sitting on the sled and taking a rest..
「Field effect - ‘Festering Chill’ is canceled.」
After the snowstorm stopped, we resumed our journey..
hurriedly, hurriedly.
Snow sinks up to my ankles every time I walk.
Rumbling-
I feel like I'm going to be hungry, but I can't fill my stomach to the fullest because food is being distributed as sparingly as possible..
So far, I've been protecting my food well with 'blocking' magic, but I don't know what will happen in the future..
During the battle, a blizzard blew, and due to a lack of magic power, I was unable to protect a single box.?
From then on, things really get serious..
‘Well, it's hard to say that it's still in good condition..’
Day 3 of entering Ice Rock.
Because everyone is exhausted, there is no chatting or even silly jokes among the crew..
Just silently allocate your stamina and move forward..
Within the expedition team, where leisure has disappeared, only a sharp and sharp atmosphere prevails..
‘Take this and go to war with the Noark guys later.?’
It is said that 'morale' is the most important thing in war, but it is not even clear whether the mission can be completed in this state..
The only positive thing is that experience is accumulating quickly..
「Defeated a Frozen Soul EXP +4.」
「Defeated the Tainted Snow Spirit EXP +6.」
「Defeated a Frost Guardian EXP +7.」
「Killed a Lich EXP +6.」
「Defeated a Glacial Giant EXP +7.」
「Defeat the Frostfire Turtle…….」
「…….」
Since most of Ice Rock's entities are high-level monsters, the speed at which experience points accumulate is astonishing..
Well, there's still a long way to go though.
Even if you kill all the entities that appear in Ice Rock, it is still not enough to reach level 8..
‘Still, it's a very difficult place to get to, so you should hunt as much as possible..’
How many more monsters would he have to fight, and how much more exhausted would he have to go on his journey? As the day slowly set, we set up camp on the cliffside..
Take the tent out of the box loaded on the sled, set it up, and put the sleeping bag inside it..
and…….
「I used an insulating stone.」
If you put a few activated magical tools into the tent, a cozy nest will be completed..
“Today, our team doesn't have a watchdog, so everyone can sleep comfortably..”
Oh, for your information, there were a total of two watchmen throughout the expedition, and since our turn would come tomorrow, we were able to sleep comfortably today..
This was possible because there were as many as four priests..
Even if they just take turns declaring [declaration of destruction], monsters won't even come close, and it's impossible for there to be a team of marauders operating in this barren land..
Even if there were marauders, they would not have the heart to attack such a large person..
If you have a head stuck in your neck.
“Sleep well and see you tomorrow. mister.”
The tent was for three people and was divided into female and male tents. Even among casual explorers, men and women are special..
I also feel comfortable sleeping with men..
Well, Bisil may feel that the old man and wizard are a bit cramped..
“Ashed, RDD. you sleep first.”
“Are you on patrol??”
“First of all, isn’t he the expedition leader?.”
After putting old Didi and Ashed to bed after having a hard day today, I looked around the campsite to check if there were any problems..
Not long after setting up camp, snoring sounds were heard everywhere..
Well, everyone must have been tired..
‘Everything seems to be okay, so should I sleep soon?.’
With that in mind, I was walking towards where our team's tent was located..
Surbuk.
As I turn my back on people, I see a familiar face..
“Kaislan, weren't you sleeping??”
“I have something to say to the expedition leader..”
“what?”
“Wait, let's talk while we walk..”
Soon we were taking a big walk around the edge of the campsite and talking..
“Dissatisfaction has been growing among the crew lately..”
I'm dissatisfied…….
It was obvious what kind of complaint it would be..
“Most of them are probably my curse words.?”
Kaislan answered my question with a bitter expression..
“People don't look for a reason when they're happy, but they always try to find a reason when they're tired..”
A murmur filled with deep thoughts about people..
“So is that the end??”
When I asked, Kaislan shook his head..
“If it had been this far, there wouldn't have been a need to come here at night..”
“There's something more.”
“……There is someone spreading malicious rumors within the expedition..”
“rumor? What is it??”
“In a situation where everyone's food supply has decreased, the first team is only looking out for their own self-interest..”
“Yeah, that's right…….”
Without realizing it, I sighed in front of Kaislan..
It had to be that way..
Hehe, it's not like I'm joking around with the kids..
This is the best collection from the royal family.?
“Do you know where the original source is??”
“It's Pike Neldine..”
“You're a member of James Carla's team..”
For your information, this guy's position is a warrior like mine, and he was the one who came first at the last banquet and asked for a full name with a smile..
Oh, the big guy is so cowardly.
Ah, because he was so big, maybe he was hungry and couldn't turn his head properly.?
“what are you going to do?”
“well…….”
As I trailed off, Kaislan even recommended some countermeasures..
“If you are going to discipline him, it would be better to do it through me..”
“Because I can turn the arrow of resentment around?”
“If you want, I will make it big in front of the entire crew. The hate I have for you is so much that I can't even think of it..”
haha… I never thought he would say such loyal things..
Although I felt a strange feeling, I listened to what followed..
“Or you can use Akurava. It was her job to manage her supplies, and whatever the reason, it was because she failed to do that job properly that this was a disaster..”
It wasn't wrong..
Whether the line was broken or not, Akuraba should have saved the supplies..
but…….
“Now everyone is making a fuss about her being a renowned explorer, but if she is even mentioned, everyone will want to place the blame on her..”
I don't like it either..
Before giving my answer, I decided to ask just one question..
“Kaislan, why are you trying to help me, even if you are willing to become an arrow catcher??”
A question I asked in case there was a hidden agenda..
However, Kaislan stared at me with straight eyes and answered without the slightest hesitation..
“Like it or not, but it's you who is leading the expedition now..”
It was an unexpected answer.
“If you waver in this situation, this expedition cannot succeed..”
To be honest, I thought that if my position was in jeopardy, I would be the first to step up and claim my position..
First of all, is this because I was a soldier??
Kaislan was the type of person who prioritized public goals over personal greed..
“Well then, tell me now. What will you do??”
There were two options he presented, but if you look closely, they seemed like one..
Whether it's Akura Bar or this guy.
In the end, I'm trying to make someone other than myself the public enemy..
Thank you for the advice, but I have a set answer..
“do nothing.”
Kaislan tilted his head as if he didn't understand the short answer, and then asked carefully..
“If you stay quiet, the crew will try to blame you every time something goes wrong..”
Yeah, I guess so..
But what does that mean??
“I don't care what they say.”
“……?”
“So they're the crew and I'm the captain.”
From the beginning, there was no intention to only enjoy rights..
***
Day 9 of entering Ice Rock.
The expedition, which had been full of hardships from the first day, continued steadily and reached the halfway point..
A huge ice mountain facing the end of the plains.
It is not that we have to climb this mountain in the future, rather the direction is down the mountain..
“found the entrance!”
James Calla's team in charge of the search soon discovered a path leading to the next field, and we followed that path and headed underground through a huge ice cave..
plod, trudge.
The sound of soldiers' boots echoing on the hard ground..
However, the atmosphere is not as gloomy as before..
Isn’t that also the case at military training camps??
When you go through difficult times together, your relationship will naturally become stronger..
“The ice everywhere was as clear as glass, so it felt like I was in some kind of fantasy..”
“Haha, I felt the same way..”
Of course, the change in atmosphere may have been largely due to the fact that I was physically more relaxed..
Half of the crew was new, so there was a lot of trial and error in the beginning.…….
Now that everyone has adjusted to some extent,.
“Ugh, I'm starving to death. I understand why everyone hates Ice Rock..”
“When I was having a hard time, I looked at my child's portrait to get through it, but I couldn't do that here. If I had known this would happen, I should have taken it out of subspace before getting off the ship..”
“Oh, do you have kids? How old are you??”
Oh, it wasn't just the atmosphere that changed..
The expedition team that was creaking now moves like one body..
Just like this.
“Monsters appear from the side and front.!”
“While the first team blocks, teams 2 and 3 deal with enemies on the flanks first.!”
When an order is given, the crew carries it out quickly and without any fuss..
「Defeated the Frozen Webter. EXP +5.」
「Defeated an unmelting cocoon. EXP+6.」
「You have killed a Frostfire Goblin. EXP +5」
The battle itself has become much easier than before..
Should I say that I am a bit more elite now??
As they began to come together, they were able to fully demonstrate their original fighting power..
Oh, and there was another positive thing..
“Schuitz, author... That fight is definitely mind-blowing..”
As the explorer industry respects the strong, I took the lead and took on the most dangerous tasks, so naturally my rating began to rise..
The strange rumor that I was scooping up food at night has disappeared before I know it..
After all, a person must prove it with actions, not words.—
Jijijijik-
huh?
Suddenly, my instincts ring an alarm at the sound that catches my ear..
“Erwen, what did you just say??”
“I don't know I think it came from the back there.…….”
It came from behind?
I quickly turned my back, and soon I could see it with my own eyes..
Jijijijik.
Unable to withstand the load, incontinence spreads across the floor like a spider web..
‘Damn it!’
It happened to be the spot where there was a troll pulling a sleigh..
“Summons! First cancel the summons.!”
As I shouted with all my might, the spellbound summoner followed the order and reverse-summoned the troll..
But is it already too late?.
Kwazizizik.
The cracking sound is louder than before..
“……damage to all!”
Explorers in the center of the rift hurriedly fled, and some courageous people preferred to take care of their luggage rather than their own safety..
“Materials! Take your supplies!”
“If you don't have that, it's over.!”
“Move it!!”
Explorers pulling the sled with all their might while being careful not to add more weight..
But the floor collapsed even faster..
Kwakwakwaaang-!
The ground sinks and collapses like a sinkhole..
The two explorers who were pushing the sled that could not be moved fall into the endless darkness..
and at that moment.
「Liard Ashed casted the level 5 auxiliary magic ‘Flooding’..」
Two explorers miraculously rising upwards.
The two's expressions, which had been filled with despair, changed to relief, and at the same time, a sound was heard from below..
with a plop-!
Ha, there was water flowing down here.?
If this happens, I can't take it out again..
Regardless of my miserable feelings, I quickly gave instructions..
“Everyone, get as far away from the cliff as possible! Just in case, don't stick around too much.!”
The crew members only move their stiff bodies after receiving instructions..
I cautiously approached the edge and looked down..
When the light was shined through the wizard, as expected, water was flowing underneath and no trace of the sledge could be found..
“Akuraba!!”
“yes yes!”
“The proportion of food in that sleigh was?”
“Me, about half.!”
Yes, already the food shortage has decreased again..
“…….”
As I gritted my teeth, Akuraba began to look closely at me..
“excuse me…….”
“Be quite. Because I'm thinking about it.”
“…….”
I couldn't understand it at all..
‘The ground collapsed the first time, and it happened again this time.?’
Even if you just think about cancer, this doesn’t make sense..
so that…….
“Akuraba.”
“yes. Please speak.”
“Ask all the crew members right now to check..”
I decided to check things first..
“Is there anyone among the crew who changed their name, and is it possible that their name was Hans?.”
After checking this, it will be easier to tell..
Is this just a series of unfortunate coincidences?.
Either that or…….
“Check it out ASAP. It's important..”
Is it a human disaster caused by someone’s malicious intent?.
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