Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 41
41Fire Wizard and Barbarian (1)
“Oh, no! only once! just give me one chance!”
“What is everyone doing? Come on, don't take those two away and throw them in jail.?”
First, after clearing the place of the begging inspector and the fainting explorer,.
The compensation process was carried out quickly..
As soon as I signed the agreement not to mention this incident, a total of 6 million stone was given in cash, including a separately added 'labor fee'..
Well, that wasn't the end.
“All items bearing your name..”
“how is it? Mr. Yandel, please check carefully..”
The wizard said with a strange look as he looked at the barbarian who was rummaging through his recovered backpack..
“There might be something missing.?”
“…missing item?”
The barbarian was shocked for a moment, but then smiled as if he understood..
“Now that I look at it, it seems like something is missing.?”
“Oh my, there must be something missing.?”
“It's not a thing... About 1 million stone in cash disappeared..”
A conversation with a voice that is clearly an acting tone.
The branch manager, who was listening quietly, was almost going white in front of his eyes due to his high blood pressure..
What kind of people are there like this?!
“What do you mean! There is no way an explorer who just emerged from the labyrinth would carry such a large sum of money.—!”
“Then we're lying?”
The branch leader instinctively flinched at the wizard's cold voice..
“That, that, that’s obvious—”
“What about the evidence??”
“There's no such thing—”
“Oh my, are you accusing us of scammers without any evidence? Mr. Yandel, now I think the branch manager here should also be added to the punishment list.?”
“That too. You're accusing a strict barbarian and wizard of being liars, so it's clear that you didn't receive proper upbringing.—”
“Stop it.”
The regional head, who was worse off, sighed and walked out..
“…We will also compensate you for the missing money..”
“Since this is a compensation that must be given, I won't say any special words of gratitude..”
I didn't pick up a knife, how is this any different from blade robbery??
It was so shameless that it was shocking, but there was nothing the branch manager could do..
All you have to do is watch what's in front of you.
“Here's a million stones.”
“Wow, it looks like the Explorers Guild really has a lot of money as rumored? If you just say the word, it comes right out of your pocket..”
“…I think we've shown an extreme amount of respect for the Magic Tower so far. Don't cross this line anymore.”
“Sure, whatever.”
“Now, will you give me the crystal ball??”
“no. I think it would be better to give this after confirming that the punishment was appropriate. Of course, I promise not to show it to anyone in the meantime..”
“…That promise must be kept.”
“Sure. Do not worry. Anyway, we'll leave now, so the people gathered outside can take care of themselves..”
With those words, the barbarian and wizard left..
And a heavy silence fell in the hall, as if a storm had passed..
“…….”
“…….”
As a result, the guild lost an additional 1 million stones, and even the crystal ball was not immediately returned..
Additionally, there remains the task of dealing with the crowd gathered in front of the guild as well as those involved in this incident..
The local manager, who had been forced to smile in front of the two gentlemen, is now as cold as an ice cap..
Feeling a suffocating chill, the branch manager opened his mouth with difficulty..
“I… Ji, regional manager… … ? room, thank you just now…….”
“thanks?”
“that that… Didn't you agree with those bastards' insistence that you would protect me?.”
“Well, aren't you mine?.”
“Sigh! Don't forget today and work hard for the rest of your life.—”
“Even if I have to hit it, I have to hit it..”
The branch manager, who had decided to be loyal with an impressed face, made a dumbfounded expression..
“…yes? Wow, what on earth do you mean?…….”
“Now I see that you are also quite naive. Did you think things would turn out okay after making things like this??”
“Ha, but I really—”
“That's it, I'll take care of everything from now on, so if you want to save your life, be careful about breathing until the gaze subsides. Whether you took off your clothes or that guy suddenly died somewhere, it should be completely unrelated to this incident..”
Without even having time to say anything, the district chief turned around and stared at his daughter..
“Daughter, you will hear later why you came here today..”
“…yes father.”
“Then let's go.”
The office suddenly became empty.
The branch manager, who was left alone inside, thought..
“Ha ha ha ha ha…….”
It's all just a dream.
***
A black spire soaring high into the sky.
It's on the 31st floor of that building..
“how is it? How did you feel about your first visit to Map Tower?.”
“It must be stuffy because there are no windows..”
“uh… Um, well, it’s like that… However, if it were not for that condition, such a high-rise building would not have been built in the city..”
This place where I am currently is the personal laboratory of Arua Raven, a wizard belonging to the ‘Artemion’ school..
“Now, sit here..”
As I sat down, removing the pile of documents piled haphazardly on the chair, she offered me something to drink..
Put it in an Erlenmeyer flask.
“Oh, I don't have a cup..”
I took a moment to carefully observe the drink she gave me..
and concluded.
“…It's water.”
“Yes, what about it? I'll give you some basilisk extract.?”
“No, this is enough..”
Of course I didn't drink it..
I know that the content is really water, but it feels uncomfortable to just eat..
Not long ago, this would have contained things like colorful solutions and monster organ samples..
I got to the point..
“So what brought me here??”
“I have something important to tell you. You decided to do me a favor later.?”
It's because of that too.
At the time, I was in a hurry so I said I would just do it, but now that I'm here, I regret it..
They won't say they'll do biological experiments or anything like that.?
“As I said then, if it is within the scope possible,.”
“great. That's enough.”
“So what is your request??”
“I would like to conduct exclusive research on the essence absorbed by Mr. Yandel. I'm sure it will be helpful to Mr. Yandel as well. Since there is no precedent, something unusual may be discovered.?”
As the conversation continued, her eyes changed..
From the calculating eyes as when dealing with the local head, to the studious eyes seen in the cracks of the past..
Hello, it's not that you don't understand..
Other than the variant crack we experienced this time, there were no cracks in the entire floor where vampires appeared as guardians..
“But what does exclusive research mean??”
“Oh, that? To put it simply, it means that they only provide samples to me. I want to submit a thesis under my name to academia..”
Are wizards in this world like graduate students??
It's a motive I don't understand at all, but…….
I originally heard that scholars have the worst desire for fame..
Uh, no, wait a minute..
“Could it be that this is why I asked you to delete all vampire-related records??”
When I was writing the consent form at the guild, she took the initiative and asked me not to record the fact that I had consumed the essence of a vampire..
Of course, I didn't expect that that alone would be able to keep it completely secret, but…….
I agreed, thinking it would be better than leaving it alone..
‘There is a saying that you should hide 70% of your abilities..’
To be honest, I thought I was grateful when I saw that they took care of even the smallest details.…….
She scratched her cheek awkwardly..
“Uh, um, well… It's not like it's not…….”
It is the negation of negation, which means it is ultimately correct..
Soon, Raven openly changed the topic of conversation..
“Hmm! Anyway, I don't ask for much, I think all you need to do is come once a week and help out for about three hours..”
three hours a week…….
“The total period is?”
“Well, I guess half a year would be enough.…….”
“3not in months.”
“all right. Then, please listen to my request.?”
“I will.”
Once the first agenda was concluded, Raven immediately brought up the next agenda..
“Then come back... Should we finish the calculation first??”
calculate?
Is there still such a thing??
When I looked at her as if I was asking what kind of bullshit this was, she also changed her mood..
Just like when I was fighting with the local mayor earlier..
“Not only did you survive thanks to me, but you also got a total of 6 million stones for free, right? I don't think it would be strange for me to claim my share..”
Haha, I see..
Now I know a little bit about what a wizard is..
If I was a mere efficiency freak, these guys were extreme profit freaks..
Therefore, I decided to change my mind too..
“Asking for money, you're telling me something interesting..”
Just like when you hit a goblin's head..
***
An argument ensues..
In a more excited voice than before.
“It wouldn't have been you, it would have been the same if it were any other wizard..”
“well. If it were someone else, I probably would have sold the crystal ball as soon as the regional head suggested it.?”
“But you must have already received payment for that from the regional head, right? That's a whopping 1 million stones.”
On the contrary, he earned that much thanks to me, and if he claims a share, I swear to Behela, it must be me..
“…Then at least give me the 1 million stones I earned from my backpack at the end. That's purely thanks to my advice..”
Did you say earlier that you wanted to become friends??
I decided to cancel that statement..
Does the barbarian look like a bully??
“It's a rejection.”
“all right. I decided to help with the research, so I won't ask for everything. Give me at least half of 500,000 stones..”
“It's a rejection.”
“Huh, then at least 250,000 stones—”
“It's a rejection without even hearing it..”
I didn't make any compromises.
That's right, anyone who tries to cause me bone loss is a bastard..
And I do not negotiate with the chewy.
On the contrary, if I could have accepted it, I would have accepted it..
“This story ends here.”
“what? I know how much I lost because of you in the cracks.?”
Eventually, I made up my mind..
‘Before I look down on you any further, I need to discourage you..’
To be honest, I'm not without gratitude for this incident..
But apart from that, in order to have a long-term and friendly relationship, I need to show what kind of guy I am..
A guy who smiles haha no matter what happens in front of you is not a good guy, he's just a brat..
‘The reason he was so persistent in the first place was probably more to discourage me than because he really needed money..’
“Okay, let’s move on to the next calculation at this point..”
“Next calculation??”
She tilted her head as if there was nothing to point out..
I spoke directly like a barbarian..
“You have to give me five million stones..”
“Oh, five million stones? Why me??”
“That's because you fed me the essence of a corpse golem without my consent..”
“What, what??”
She screamed as if her prayers were not full..
“Huh, indeed! They gave the water purified water that everyone wanted for free, and then they asked for money in return? I guess that makes sense.?”
do.
It's not just an excuse.
I don't know why everyone has such a lack of imagination, but actually, if you look at it point by point, it's all straight talk..
“Why do you think it doesn't make sense? You force-fed me that essence without my consent in order to survive..”
“I don't think they were trying to save you.?”
“Well, I don't know and I didn't want to. So pay me 10 million stones. I heard that it takes that much to clear the essence from the temple.—”
“Why delete something so precious! You crazy barbarian!”
“Because it wasn't the essence I wanted. you have caused me serious harm.”
Unlike before when she was negotiating the price, her face turned red..
Anyone can see that it just sounds far-fetched, but in some ways it sounds like a correct opinion, which is annoying..
For a while, she continued to let out only heavy breathing sounds like 'Whoa, whoo, whoo', then regained her composure..
“…I heard that explorers don't have essence so they can't get it. So this doesn't make sense. Rather, I should get paid.!”
“Isn’t that your prejudice as a wizard? You can also ask other explorers. What would you think if someone else consumed essence that you didn't want?.”
“under! Are you saying that because you think I don't know any explorers? Please wait a moment. I'll check it right away.”
Soon she was very excited and took out the crystal ball on the desk. Then I operated it as if I was dialing a phone number and soon the connection was established..
“Oh, are you Mr. Partsran??”
[Who is that person??]
“hello. Her name is Arua Raven of the Artemion School. I saw him with his teacher last time.?”
[ah! Miss Raven! Remember. But what happened suddenly?……?]
“I have one question to ask. What would you think if someone fed Mr. Partsran unplanned drinking water without his consent??”
[ha ha ha! I don't know why you're asking such a strange question, but to answer it... I think I'll be very angry.]
“…yes? Are you angry? E, if it is a grade 7 essence. Even if it is a very rare essence that can only be obtained from cracks.?”
[Anyway, it's the same. An unplanned essence is something that would only have a negative effect on me. I don't know about Miss Raven, but if you pick up any purified water, you will never be able to go upstairs..]
As soon as communication was connected, a triumphant expression appeared for a moment..
After hearing the explorer's kind reply, I noticed that she began to look at me with a pale face..
“Yes, yes, of course. I'm talking about this assuming that something like that happened... … . How should I compensate??”
[If it were me, I would demand compensation in cash first..]
“How much would that be?……?”
[Fifteen million stones would be appropriate..]
“That, that, that much.?”
[The more times purified water is erased, the more expensive it becomes. How can people who claim to serve God reveal their money so much?…….]
“Ah, ah, that's right ah…….”
Soon, her hand must have lost its strength, and the communication device fell from her hand and rolled around..
I picked it up for her and put it back in her hand..
“There's still one thing left to ask, isn't there?.”
As I whispered in her ear, a blonde girl who looked like she was in her mid to late teens asked with a trembling voice..
“…Ma, Ma, if compensation cannot be made with money, then what would you do, Mr. Partsran??”
[Um, well? If something like that happens and the person involved is in front of me,…….]
The man on the other side of the communication port answered cheerfully..
[I think they'll probably kill it by breaking its head branch to the side. ha ha ha!]
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