Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 43
43Fire Wizard and Barbarian (3)
“oh! Bjorn, son of Yandel!”
As soon as I left the Magic Tower, the place I headed to was a lodging for barbarians only..
But now it's been two months?
More than half of the familiar faces had disappeared, and new barbarians were filling the empty spaces..
I heard that it is an unspoken tradition to leave this place as soon as you earn money.…….
‘Among the invisible ones, there are probably quite a few who died this time..’
Since I was born a barbarian, this may be fate..
Unlike the fairies who had a strong pull from above, the barbarian's way was to have to do it on their own once they got to the city..
“Is Einar inside??”
“If it was Einar, he left for the holy place as soon as morning came.!”
Tsk, it seemed like that for some reason..
He didn't show up for two days after leaving the labyrinth, so I came right away, but in the end, it was in vain..
“Oh, did you hear the news??”
“If that's the news?”
“A free barbarian! Didn’t you know that the whole city is in turmoil right now because of him??”
My body flinched instinctively..
“…I had no idea. Do you even know the name??”
“well? I don't know! Strangely, that much was not known at all.!”
Fortunately, the guild also seems to have made my name anonymous..
“Anyway, I'm just proud to see someone like that among our own people! Isn't it amazing that he single-handedly knocked out hundreds of people and cleared the guild's false accusation??”
“…Knocked down hundreds of people?”
I swear it never happened..
All I did was hold on to the district manager's daughter and whine..
But the rumor has already spread like this.?
I'm already worried about what happens next, but…….
‘…It will subside soon. Those guild guys aren't stupid..’
“I'll be back tomorrow morning, will you tell Einar so when he gets back??”
“I will!”
Soon I turned around and headed to the inn where I stayed..
But what kind of situation is this?.
“Now, you… … ! Lord, wasn’t he dead??”
As soon as he saw me, the inn owner got scared as if he had seen a ghost..
It wasn't a particularly wrong analogy..
Without having to probe too deeply, I was able to hear him confess that he left the room because he thought I was dead..
“What did I do with my luggage inside??”
“I cleaned everything up…….”
“I'm sure they must have paid for it three days later.?”
As I unconsciously got annoyed in my voice, the innkeeper's face began to turn pale..
‘I can't throw this away—’
No, wait a minute..
Since when did I naturally start thinking like this??
I flinched from the sense of discomfort I felt late..
‘…Maybe it was from day one.’
Actually, looking back, everything was a little strange..
As soon as I opened my eyes, my mind was calm even though a person's head had been blown off..
It was the same when I committed my first murder in the labyrinth..
I thought it was something I had to do, but the process was so easy..
It wasn't even something that changed gradually..
From the day I woke up in this body, I was as extreme and ignorant as the barbarians..
‘It will be the same even if you just look at today.’
breaking out of jail?
Of course, I probably came to the same conclusion after much thought, but there was really no hesitation to the extent that it was strange..
The argument I had with the old man at the Magic Tower was in the same context..
He gets upset because he heard something he didn't want to hear.?
29Lee Han-soo, an office worker, would never have done something like that..
He wasn't timid, but he wasn't bold either. He was a very suspicious person, so he observed everything for a long time and then put it into practice..
‘But what about now??’
Until now, I thought it was just a change that occurred as a result of being placed in a special environment..
But the feeling of discomfort is growing..
‘Are you sure.’
Soon I was convinced.
Every time there is a battle, the instincts engraved in this ignorant body come out spontaneously..
There was a change in my mind too..
No, it would be more correct to call it harmony rather than change..
“Well, why don't you say you're sorry! Please stop staring!”
After finishing my thoughts, I sighed..
i have changed.
It's strange that I'm only now realizing it, but it's clear for now..
But so what??
‘If you want to survive here, it's better this way..’
I decided to think as positively as possible..
Well, it's a barbarian's instinct, so we just need to manage it a little more carefully from now on..
“…3Give me 10,000 stones and I'll let it go..”
Therefore, although the innkeeper's behavior was very unpleasant, he decided to end it with just a reasonable compensation..
Considering the missing luggage, the most expensive item was the clothes I bought for 2,500 stone.…….
When I was arguing, I wanted to rest the most..
“3Ten thousand stones! I just sold a few miscellaneous things.—”
“Didn’t you say earlier that you threw the whole thing away??”
“…….”
“Okay, if you don't want to give it to me, just tell me. I'm going to tell everyone here what I've been through.”
“…How about letting them use our inn for that amount??”
“hate.”
I have no intention of using an inn like this in the future..
Even if it's okay to steal a dead explorer's belongings, isn't it moral to wait until at least the agreed upon date?.
“Huh, make sure you keep your promise not to tell anyone..”
“Of course.”
Afterwards, with 30,000 stone in extra income, I headed to an inn I had previously been eyeing..
The average meal price and per night were about twice as expensive.…….
It was worth it..
‘It seems like people are living a bit now..’
First of all, the room was 1.5 times larger than before..
There were windows, and the bathroom even had a private bathtub..
It's a bonus that it's much closer to the dimension square..
After scrubbing my body for about an hour and washing away the dirt accumulated in the labyrinth, I threw myself on the bed..
It was fluffy.
In fact, it makes me wonder if people live for this momentary happiness..
But was that why??
Suddenly, the events I experienced starting from the labyrinth and returning to the city unfolded in my mind like a panorama..
“Seeba.”
Why is it so difficult to get a good rest once??
***
As soon as morning dawned, I went into any open clothing store and bought everyday clothes..
And then headed to the barbarian-only accommodation..
“Bjorn!! Where have you disappeared all this time?!”
“Something happened. I'm sorry for worrying you.”
“worry? What does that mean! There's no way you could do something like that! Even if Bjorn is thrown into hell, he will survive and come back on his own.!”
Yes, I am that image to you..
Well, I like this much better than the clumsy new drama..
Since it was a pre-dinner, we went to a nearby restaurant..
“Oh, did you hear that??”
As soon as we sit down and order the menu, Einar starts asking questions..
I wasn't too surprised this time because I had expected it..
“Oh, you mean the Barbarian of Liberty??”
“huh? Free Barbarian? What does that mean??”
Uh, I wasn't asking that.?
“…It is nothing. So what did you want to say??”
“ah!”
Returning to the original story, Einar bowed and lowered his voice..
“This is what I heard from the elder... They say someone stole the Noble Phantasm of Creation.!”
“The treasure of creation?”
I was truly delighted.
The Noble Phantasm of Creation means six treasures..
For reference, in the game, storage was divided into six races: dwarves, barbarians, fairies, beastmen, dragons, and humans..
And the problem is…….
‘Without it, you can't enter the last floor.!’
The Creation Noble Phantasm is a key item in [Dungeon & Stone].
ending… No, honestly, I don't even know if there really is such a thing anymore, but in order to open the 'Gate of the Abyss', you need to collect all six Creation Noble Phantasms..
But it's gone?
“Who on earth did such a big thing??”
“I don't know about that either. However, it was stolen on the day we had our coming-of-age ceremony. The elder said that perhaps other races may be in a similar situation..”
“…Right.”
I felt like someone had hit me hard on the back of the head with a hammer and splattered, but I didn't make a big deal out of it and finished my meal..
‘Siba, then do I have to live here for the rest of my life??’
In some ways, it was as if the most hopeful option for me had just disappeared..
But in the first place, at least several years would have to pass before the Treasure of Creation became meaningful to me..
‘…It's not something to think about when you haven't even reached the third floor yet..’
In the end, there's still something I have to do.
When the moment comes when you have to make a choice, become strong so that you can choose as many options as possible..
Besides, you never know.
If that continues, the thief who stole the Noble Phantasm of Creation will soon be caught..
“But Einar, is today’s time okay??”
“Okay. I decided not to go to the shrine today.”
“Good.”
After a brief meal, I headed to the commercial district with Einar..
“Is this Commelbee? This is my first time coming here in person! there are so many people!”
Commelbee.
Zone 1: Zones 2 to 5, which surround the ecliptic Karnon in the form of a belt, are called that..
There are many who conveniently call it a free market..
To that extent, it is the area with the most active commercial activity in the city. Lapdonia's middle class lives here, and many artisans and shops are concentrated here..
This is also where I stopped by with Erwen the other day..
‘Anyway, I hope he’s doing well.?’
Erwen came to mind belatedly..
When I met her, she always came to the inn where I was staying first..
But this time I came out of that inn.…….
It has become quite difficult to meet again.
I can't even remember exactly where the fairy-only accommodation I visited once was..
‘Well, it's not like you can't find it if you look for it.…….’
I wonder if there is even a need for that..
Anyway, as long as my sister is alive and well, we won't have to enter the labyrinth together, right?.
‘If there is a relationship, we will meet again.’
Honestly, I've been through a lot these days, and my memories of Erwen have faded a lot..
It wasn't a very deep relationship to begin with..
“oh! Bjorn look over there! People are eating clouds on skewers!”
what? There is cotton candy?
I was intrigued, so I bought one, tasted a bite, and put it in Einar's mouth..
For your information, it was real cotton candy..
“Wow, I can't believe it! Are all humans geniuses? Making food like this!”
“Stop admiring and just follow along..”
“Two, don’t leave it behind! I can't go home alone.!”
After that, I increased my speed and quickly arrived at my destination..
Courtesy of previously disposing of equipment.
I disposed of not only the equipment that was the culprit behind my imprisonment, but also my equipment that had been turned into scrap metal..
Selling price is approximately 800,000 stones..
I haven't disposed of the 'thing' I got just before coming out of the crack yet.…….
‘This can easily be calculated as around 500,000 stones..’
“Einar, this is your part..”
“Can I give you this much? Thanks to you, I even ate purified water.…….”
“Don't hesitate and accept it. Because it’s a fair price.”
For reference, the ratio is as promised. 8:2.
Still, among the barbarians in his class, he probably earned the most this time..
“You promised, right? If you follow me, I will make you a lot of money..”
“Still, it’s 300,000 stones! There are too many! If this is the case, how many cloud snacks are there?!”
It seems that cotton candy has been upgraded to another monetary unit of Einar..
“Anyway, I'm starting to feel hungry..”
Is it because the corpse golem's essence has 'appetite +9' attached to it? I feel like my fasting cycle is coming much faster..
“already? Hasn't it been 3 hours yet?!”
“So you're not going?”
“Of course I go! Today I will buy you meat!”
After quickly disposing of our equipment, we stopped at a nearby restaurant to eat..
And the car was slowly about to leave again.
“Bjorn, thank you.”
Einar said, looking straight into my eyes..
Although there was sauce on the corner of his mouth, his eyes were more serious than usual..
Huh, when he does this, I feel more awkward for no reason..
“done. As I said before—”
“I'm not talking about money.”
huh? Then what are you talking about??
“only… I wanted to say thank you for treating me normally like you used to..”
I tried listening to it, but I didn't understand it at all..
However, Einar's expression was too serious to say that..
So I watched in silence, and she struggled to open her mouth..
“that… As you know, my appearance has changed a lot. Other compatriots also avoid me, as if they don't think I'm a warrior..”
“that—”
“Even these days, wherever I go, people keep coming up to me and making fun of me! That never happened before……!”
It certainly occurred to me that this was a serious concern for a woman who prides herself as a warrior..
To be honest, I don't really sympathize with you..
Maybe it's because my essence is different from that of a barbarian..
As I listened quietly, Einar shouted in an exasperated voice..
“Bjorn! Be honest! Have I become that ugly??”
…what?
“I've decided! Bjorn! From now on I can't enter the labyrinth with you.!”
No, wait a minute..
Why is the conclusion like that??
***
Drinking lukewarm beer.
Sitting alone on the first floor of the inn where I was staying.
“Ugh…….”
How can beer be this bad??
I guess I picked the wrong inn..
The food was pretty good, but the owner couldn't make alcohol like this..
“Phew…….”
I took a long breath as if shaking off the bitter taste..
At the same time, the conversation I had with Einar during the day came to mind..
We had a long conversation after her bombshell, but the result didn't change..
“I'm alone again.”
Einar left..
Due to the nature of the barbarian, he was rambling, but from what I heard, it wasn't just about his appearance..
[actually… Yesterday, I received an offer from an elder to become his successor..]
Elder of the Holy Land.
Among them, a rare elder with a reputation as a sword master viewed Einar favorably..
And today, she made a decision.
I decided to learn swordsmanship under an elder in earnest..
[Anyway, once you enter the labyrinth, isn't it just one day??]
I asked.
just one day a month.
I wonder if we can just take a day off and go into the labyrinth together?.
Einar was just in trouble..
[I want to do that too, but... I heard that there is a special training method and you cannot take a single step outside the sacred place for six months..]
If it is a special training, then surely it is??
In that case, I agree with the statement that we cannot go to the labyrinth together for six months..
I knew what a great opportunity this would be.
[I won't ask you to wait. The same goes for asking to be accepted unconditionally when the time comes. I will definitely train hard and come back as a great warrior who will not hold you back..]
So I couldn't catch her.
Not surprisingly, during this expedition, she was forced to submit to the force of the marauders and swear an oath..
Also, what was it like in the crack??
While wizards, dwarves, and even me, her classmate, were active, she was helpless..
‘Actually, that might have been decisive. This decision was made.’
You may not know it, but the change in appearance was probably nothing more than a push in the back..
“Ugh…….”
Feeling thirsty for some reason, I took another sip of lukewarm beer..
A bitter taste rose from the esophagus..
‘In the end, will I have to find a new colleague again?.’
This time, I tried to take a break and prepare leisurely..
Why do quests never end every day??
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