Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 433
433Return of the Lion (4)
A tavern in District 7 that is always crowded with explorers..
A place where cheap alcohol is sold at a low price, there are always empty bottles rolling around, and drunks get into fights whenever they get the chance..
Kwaang-!
The door there opens wide..
Because in every world, there are people who like to talk..
Even more so if it makes money.
“Extra! outside!”
“What are you, a newspaper seller??”
At the boy's appearance, the owner, with a scary appearance, rolled up his sleeves and came out..
“Ibosho, miscellaneous merchants are not allowed in our tavern..”
“No, it's outside the scope.!”
“What's the extra news? It's probably news of a triumphal ceremony..”
“Chuckle, hey! I think we, who have been drinking here since broad daylight, would be interested in such a story.?”
“For that matter, weren't you really annoyed earlier? The whole city is in an uproar over something that isn't that big of a deal..”
“Come on, little boy, come when you grow up..”
Soon the owner held the boy on his shoulder and headed toward the door..
and at that moment.
“you stupid fools!”
“ha ha ha!”
“Bjorn Yandel is back alive.……!”
“ha ha ha……?”
The silence that hovers over the bar for a moment.
Of course the time was short.
“The little boy heard a strange noise somewhere and started making a fuss..”
“2How can someone who died over a year ago come back alive??”
“Besides, he's an evil spirit.?
“So I came back alive and I'm not an evil spirit! While you're here drinking to death! There was an uproar outside because of this.!”
The owner was the first to stop at the boy's cries, which felt so unfair and sounded so sincere..
and…….
“Wait a minute, I want to hear more about that..”
An explorer expressed interest, and the owner dropped the boy off..
“Wow, it really smells like alcohol…….”
Soon, the boy, who was brushing off his crumpled collar with his palm, headed to the table where the explorer was, and the explorer threw a coin as if he was paying for it first..
“First, tell me that. Is this true information that Bjorn Yandel came back alive??”
“Then I'm sure. This is what the Prime Minister of Iron acknowledged in a gathering of thousands of nobles.!”
“…Prime Minister of Iron?”
“Well, that's how it happened.…….”
Soon the boy trailed off and glanced at the explorers around him who were pricking up their ears, pretending not to be around, and the nearby explorers also sighed and threw coins..
And that's how the story began in earnest..
It was a story that could be summarized shorter than expected if you take away the seasoning of a well-spoken boy..
“therefore… The reason Bjorn Yandel was known to be dead was to disguise himself while carrying out a mission for the royal family, and the fact that he was declared an evil spirit was a necessary part of the mission.?”
“Rather, if it is Lehen Schuitz... Isn’t he the man called the man after the blood spirit? He served as the leader of this expedition.!”
“For some reason, I wondered what was going on because a person whose name was not properly known was leading these prominent people..”
The return of a hero who was clearly engraved in people's memories even after time has passed..
The explorers in the tavern seemed to have piqued their interest, but instead paid money to listen to what happened at the triumphal ceremony..
And how much time has passed.
Kwaaang-!
The sound of something breaking was heard from a table in the most corner, and the explorers noticed and turned their gaze in that direction..
plod, trudge.
A large woman was walking, reeking of alcohol but with clear eyes..
“excuse me… What's going on all of a sudden?…….”
The surrounding explorers remained silent due to the spirit radiating from the large woman, and only the boy noticed and asked about her business..
Soon the woman's lips opened..
“Boy, I was listening to you over there..”
“…Is that so??”
“Is it true? That Bjorn Yandel was alive. That was Lehen Schuitz.”
Eyes and voice that seem desperate somewhere.
The boy had a question and answered faithfully..
“…Yes, yes! That's right!”
“okay… is it… … . Was it like that?…….”
Afterwards, the woman muttered as if she were possessed by something, took money out of her pocket, gave it to the boy, and left the bar..
The boy's eyes widened when he saw the amount of money given to him..
“1ten thousand stones……?”
A large amount of money that a storyteller who walks around bars has never received before..
People around me were also upset by this..
“They give me such a large amount of money as a price for a story.?”
“…Who would have thought there would be such a rich person in such a cheap bar?.”
“Who is it……?”
“Hey, why didn’t you say anything earlier??”
When everyone was curious about the identity of the woman who passed by, a man quietly recited..
“crazy…….”
“Do you really know who you are??’
“How many blonde female barbarians are there? How many of them are carrying such huge swords on their backs?.”
“No, I mean, who is that person??”
“Explosive Sword, Einar Pnellin.”
When the man revealed his true identity, the eyes of those around him widened once again..
“Well, I just said that that woman is one of the Seven Strongests.?”
“No, rather… As for the wide sword, it was Bjorn Yandel's former colleague.!”
“no way… Is that why you showed so much interest?……?”
“It finally makes sense now!”
“Well, then even my former colleagues didn't know that Bjorn Yandel was alive.?”
A bar that has started to burn again.
The guests continued their conversation by enthusiastically sharing their thoughts on new topics..
Only the store owner was in tears..
“That girl… She naturally didn't pay for her drink.…….”
***
After the stormy victory ceremony, we dispersed and returned to our respective homes..
I thought about holding on more, but it seems the Marquis had no intention of going that far..
‘Is everything going well up to this point?…….’
Our mansion returned after a long time.
First, I went up to my room on the second floor and unpacked my luggage, thinking about the triumphal ceremony that took place yesterday..
‘First of all, he accepted it more coolly than I expected..’
Right after I came out non-consensually in front of thousands of nobles. The Marquis naturally continued the event and settled the situation..
That my death was in fact faked and that it was all to carry out a secret mission for the royal family..
Even the announcement of evil spirits was not true..
Originally, when the supporting documents were ready two months later, the contents to be announced were brought forward and announced in front of everyone..
Because the Marquis had no choice..
‘If you deny my words in that situation, the prestige of the royal family would be in vain..’
That's what I was aiming for.
Well, what would you do if you held a grand victory ceremony?.
It will be on people's lips for about a month and then gradually be forgotten. I decided that this was the best way to get more people's attention and attention..
I don't know why, but the royal family tends to pay a lot of attention to public opinion..
‘Okay, so they won't be able to use things like accusing me of crimes that didn't exist for at least a few months.…….’
One way or another, the first button was nailed well..
Now the next step is to expand your body as much as possible within the given time. Even if what happened in the labyrinth is revealed, the first thought that will eliminate us is a handshake..
‘There's a lot of work to do in the future…….’
With that in mind, I finished changing clothes and came down to the first floor, and the living room was a complete mess..
“…Emily, what is going on??”
“There was an intruder while we were away..”
“…huh?”
“Every time I went out, my hair that was hanging on the doorknob fell off. We searched everything except your room just in case, but luckily we couldn't find any listening devices..”
“Wait a minute, if there was an intruder, wouldn't it be enough to check the recording crystal ball first??”
In our house, CCTVs purchased by Erwen are installed in the living room and entrance..
but…….
“Oh, if that's the case, it's already been destroyed. After all, records can only be stored for one day, and manipulating them is not very difficult. Maybe they've already interfered with the magic circuit, but we can't just leave it alone..”
“…Right.”
“But I don't know who they are, but they are clumsy people. They moved into an empty house and didn't even touch the basement..”
“underground… … ? Ah, navigator!”
Then I remembered a person I had forgotten..
Auyen Rockrobe, a looter-turned navigator obtained during the last labyrinth exploration..
‘I heard that Amelia provided plenty of food during the camp.…….’
Several days have already passed since the labyrinth was closed..
Then you were starving all this time??
“is he okay?”
“I checked and it was fine, although a little dry. I like the skinny one better.”
No, I don't think that's the problem.…….
“Moreover, obedience also increased unintentionally. Through this incident, it was revealed that he was lying about the antidote he had to take every day, but he came to rely on us more than that..”
“uh…….”
“Would you like to go and take a look? He asked me to praise him for not saying anything and holding his breath even when he was popular..”
“Oh no… I am done…….”
“Well, I think it would be better for you to pay some attention too, rather than leaving it to me too much..”
“…later.”
Anyway, since he said he was fine, I decided not to think about Auyen. Afterwards, Amelia went to my room to search, and after the work was finished, all three of us gathered in the living room..
“Well, then the house is safe now.?”
“For now, right now.”
“ha… When I got home, it felt like it was all a dream..”
Erwen slumps down on the sofa, seemingly relaxed..
“Yandel, since it’s safe, isn’t it okay to open it slowly??”
“Ah, subspace..”
“okay…….”
Amelia's eyes as she said that were like a child's eyes before a Christmas present..
Well, I guess that’s no different for me.?
What kind of items are contained in the subspace that the members of the Rose Knights possessed?.
“Now, let's open it one, two, three, and all together..”
Soon I quietly counted the numbers..
And that's when I counted to two.
smart.
A visitor came.
For now, I put off the subspace for later and checked who it was. I was on guard as soon as I heard the knock, but luckily there was a friendly face..
“Raven.”
“I'm sorry you must be busy. I couldn't stay still after hearing the story..”
“Come in first..”
Afterwards, Raven came into the living room, sat on the sofa, and asked various questions..
Was it planned to regain your identity?.
Do you have any thoughts on what will happen in the future?.
and…….
“I'm glad you're okay, really.…….”
Soon, the topic of the expedition also came to the fore..
“Mr. Yandel... are you okay?”
“Are you okay??”
“A lot of people died... … . I was also at the Palace of Glory on the day of the triumphal ceremony… … . I saw them apologizing in front of the bereaved families and seeing them call each person's name one by one.…….”
“…Is that so?.”
“I'm worried. Mr. Yandel… It's okay, right??”
Is it okay? How should I say this?.
I paused for a moment, then smiled excessively and tapped Raven's delicate shoulder..
“Why not be okay? This is how she came back alive..”
“…What happened there??”
An expedition in which only ten people returned alive..
There was so much that happened that could never be explained in a few short words..
but…….
“nothing. It's just as the Marquis said..”
Better not tell Raven..
Because she was a woman who had to feel great guilt just by helping me as a member of the military..
Aren't you even the party this time?.
I can't give you the burden of fighting against the royal family..
It's a burden that only we have left behind.
“For some reason, I feel like Mr. Yandel has become distant today. No, actually, it's been like that for a long time.…….”
“It's probably because of my mood.”
“yes. I guess so.?”
The air has become a little awkward.
In that situation, Raven sipped her tea without saying anything, and then stood up..
No, to be exact, it was when I was trying to stand up..
Bang bang bang!
An impact sound that was too loud to be called a knock came from the front door..
what? Are you a thief??
The moment I stood up with that thought in mind.
“Bjoruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!”
A familiar voice was heard.
“Bjorn! Come out now! Are you really alive?!”
It was a visit from a colleague who had been waiting for it..
It was truly magical..
“Bjoruuuun!”
I was so depressed, but as soon as I heard that voice, the corners of my mouth went up without me realizing it..
eat.
Okay, now I have my name back too.?
The breakup time has already been long enough..
therefore…….
‘Is Misha and Uncle Bear the only ones left now?.’
It's finally time for us all to get together again.
***
rattle, rattle.
A dining table where only the sound of dishes resonates dullly..
Baekho Lee, who was chewing the end of his spoon, carefully opened his mouth..
“Hey, meow.”
“…I would have told you not to call me that..”
“I don't like being called by my last name, and I'm told not to be called by my first name.?”
“I don't get it? just don't call me.”
“Wow, that's harsh…….”
Baekho Lee mumbled and looked to the side..
It was an ordinary meal like any other day, but everyone was awkwardly opening their spoons while looking at each other..
Except for just one person.
“Meow.”
“…….”
“But you don't go out?”
“…….”
“It's not a real cat, so why is there no way to get out of the labyrinth except when you go there? Look, your skin has turned white.—.”
widely-!
Soon, the Red Miao woman hit her spoon on the table nervously..
and…….
“Ate it all.”
After putting away his dishes, he took the stairs and headed to his room on the second floor..
rattly.
Soon, the sound of the door closing could be faintly heard from afar, and Lee Baek-ho let out a long sigh..
And I looked at the other people at the meal and asked for their opinions..
“He… I don't think I know it yet?”
The first to respond was the ruinologist..
“You won't be able to hide it forever.”
“Yeah, I know that... Until then, everyone please be careful what you say. okay?”
The guide nodded at those words..
“…Let's do it for now.”
“Okay, then dinner is over for today. Everyone do it.”
Baekho Lee grinned and got up first, leaving his dishes on the table..
and…….
rattly.
The moment you return to your room.
“…….”
His expression, which had never lost his composure in front of his colleagues until the end, became cold..
It had to be that way..
“Bjorn Yandel is alive.…….”
Actually, his feelings towards Bjorn Jandel weren't that bad..
Well, isn't it the same evil spirit?.
I felt like I was seeing a talented junior..
For some reason, looking at him reminded me of the old days..
That was why Misha, who looked like a cat getting wet in the rain, was taken away. I must say that it was surprising how she remained pure even after knowing that she was an evil spirit.?
The regret that two people were torn apart was undoubtedly sincere..
but…….
“It's fun.”
It's too late at least,
Now we can't just welcome his return alive..
Because if I were not careful, the ice-cold swordsman whom I worked so hard to raise as an assistant manager for two years would end up falling for a strict guy..
Oh, of course, strictly speaking, it would be closer to returning to its original owner.…….
“If that's the case, come back sooner. If you do this now, it's a nuisance..”
Lee Baek-ho was truly worried..
“also… Should I just kill him??”
If it gets in the way of your goal, avoid being swayed by your emotions and exclude them..
It was Lee Baek-ho’s long-standing iron rule..
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