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Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 445

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As if radiating life from the round table.

I look down at him with the intention of tearing his throat out at any moment. It was outside, not a community where mind and spirit could connect, but that was enough..

What makes the guy who looked up fearlessly lower his eyes.

“…….”

Yeah, that should be it..

You, who were born and raised as a direct descendant of an aristocratic family, have ever experienced a situation like this..

“…….”

There is silence without any response..

The nobles, who are fascinated by the scandal, are just watching from afar..

If I, who I thought was a lowly person, was going on a rampage, there would be someone by my side to help me..

‘I heard that the Barbarian is also a fraud..’

If I were an elf, dwarf, or beastman, there would definitely be someone who would criticize me for my rudeness..

At least you'll think we can communicate.

So what about barbarians without specimens?.

The answer was in this silence.

“…….”

Since there are no statistics, it is not easy to take action..

Be careful not to risk sparks flying if you step out..

“……Is it okay to leave it like that??”

In fact, someone expressed such concerns but looked the other way as soon as our eyes met..

Common sense would dictate that if we made eye contact, we would not use force in this place where many nobles are present..

Still, I'm not sure.

Will common sense apply to a barbarian who challenges him to a duel just because he heard something slightly insulting?.

“I want you to answer quickly.”

Saying that, I take one more step forward as he retreated..

“Duel, you don't want to do it??”

At this, the nobles who had been chatting with him a moment ago quietly took a step back. Then, did he finally decide that he had no choice but to overcome this situation on his own?.

Soon the guy made a decision..

“…make an appointment.”

It wasn't a decision he made because he was confident he would win the duel..

I guess there just wasn't a choice.

How can you refuse a challenge to a duel from a member of a different race, whom you had ridiculed as inferior in front of everyone? In this industry where people make a living by looking good, it's a death sentence..

“Seeing as they asked me to set a date, I guess they don't have the guts to fight directly.?”

“…There is a separate knife for killing animals.”

He said it nicely, but since he's scared to fight in person, he's going to designate a duel agent..

“Well, it doesn't matter, but prepare as many people as possible..”

“……Several people?”

It's a face that says it doesn't understand anything?

I thought it would be done once?

“Oh, didn't you know? From today onwards, I will continue to challenge you to duels. Until I feel that my honor, which you tarnished, has been restored..”

Once a crazy dog ​​bites you, you must not let it go..

“……What?”

I should have been more careful with my mouth.

Or maybe you have a big belly.

Then I would have asked someone else..

“you… I really can handle it.……?”

To interpret it, it was an earnest question as to whether it was really necessary to go that far. For this guy, it must have felt like being struck by lightning in a dry sky..

“You sound strange. Can you handle it??”

I spoke clearly so everyone could hear.

“Do you think I'm the type of person who cares about that??”

If you don't want to get bitten, be careful from now on..

***

And so the duel was established..

Now all that's left is to set a date.

“I think this week would be a good time for the anniversary..”

“…….”

“Why do you need more time to call someone??”

“No, that's enough..”

Have you slowly adapted to this abnormal situation?.

The Baron no longer waited for an answer like an idiot..

He had probably done some calculations in his head..

‘Rather, do you think it could be an opportunity??’

A barbarian who dares to go wild without even knowing the subject..

And he himself accepts the duel with such a barbarian, wins brilliantly, and preserves the dignity of nobility..

Isn’t that a pretty plausible future?.

Of course, that won't happen.

‘At best, I'll probably just use my connections to recruit articles that will make me famous..’

I cannot accurately estimate what level the proxy duelist will be..

However, despite this, I am confident..

There will be no leader of the Royal Knights who will act as the Baron's duel agent..

I am confident that I will win anything other than that level..

but…….

“How about doing something like that??”

Unfortunately, there was someone who intervened at that time..

‘Duke of Kealunus.’

He passed through the crowd that parted like the Red Sea, approached me, and immediately tapped me on the shoulder..

Like comforting a sulky child.

“Well, isn't it a good day??”

“…….”

“At this point, you can go easy on me. Aren't we all pillars of this kingdom??”

The duke's political intentions at exactly this moment were clear..

A situation in which no one was willing to step forward..

But as soon as he steps out, the rampaging barbarian calms down and relents.?

This means that Duke Kealunus's status in the aristocratic world will increase..

but…….

‘Let's become friends?’

A friendship is a relationship where if you just take without giving anything, you will lose money quickly..

If you want something from me, you have to give something too..

“Baron Cypriot insulted me..”

When I protest directly, the Duke's mouth hardens..

Either way, I continued..

“He said I was a mongrel and like an animal..”

Actually, this is what the guy next to me said, but anyway.

“Baron Lirivia, who was talking to me, was treated like a prostitute because he was of a different race, and when I protested, he scoffed and asked if I had any honor to be insulted..”

They even mocked me and asked me if I could write, but I passed because it seemed like I had too little to say..

“Now, this is what Baron Cypriot did. Duke, on that fine day you spoke of.”

After announcing in front of everyone the reason why I challenged him to a duel, I asked him again..

“But is there a reason why I should endure it??”

At that question, the duke's eyes turned to the baron..

I came forward after seeing the situation, but I don't think I was aware of the detailed cause.…….

“Tsk.”

The duke clicked his tongue briefly as he looked at the baron, then looked at me again. He seemed to regret that he had stepped forward for nothing, but since he was involved in the incident, there were two options for the Duke..

Even if you start out brilliantly, you can't solve anything and end up feeling helpless..

Either that or…….

“Looks like Baron Cypriot made a mistake..”

Give me something too.

The duke's judgment was quick and bold..

“The Duke of Bonn will make a promise on your behalf. There will be no mistakes like this in the future. Not just today but anywhere else.”

A promise made in the name of Duke Kealunus..

“Isn't it? Baron Cypriot?”

The baron who immediately received the words trembled and answered immediately..

“Yes, yes… Of course, Duke..”

From my perspective, it wasn't an empty remark made to avoid a situation. In reality, the Baron will never be able to do anything like today again. No, not just him, but other nobles as well..

Because the duke’s promise had such weight..

If this situation happens again, it would be the same as tarnishing the duke's name..

‘It's a bit disappointing that I couldn't make it to the duel... … . There will be another opportunity for this later.’

I made a quick decision..

Isn’t this a situation where the duke also took a step back?.

“Well then, will you let go of your anger at this point??”

If you refuse even this offer, it will be no different from just pretending to pretend..

“I haven't even heard an apology from Baron Cypriot yet. And even if an apology is received, the honor insulted today will not be returned. but…….”

Soon I continued speaking.

“I'll end it here.”

“Hoo…….”

At those words, exclamations flowed from the nobles..

“Because it's a favor from a friend, not anyone else..”

“……!”

Their eyes widened at the words that followed..

***

friend.

A word meaning a friendly and equal relationship.

“…….”

The moment those words came out of my mouth, silence fell within the Palace of Glory..

‘The barbarian and the duke are friends?’

A quiet air, as if waiting for an explanation..

The duke, who narrowed his eyebrows slightly in that silence, soon regained his warm smile and spoke..

“I'm glad that's the case.”

‘A short word that neither denies nor affirms the word ‘friend’.

But that was enough.

The status of Baron Yandel, who just won a game and entered the Royal Club, is rising sharply..

‘I unintentionally benefited from it..’

Of course, the duke probably made this statement after making sufficient political calculations. Didn't he even make a promise in the name of his family to make up for a nobleman's mistake?.

They probably thought that raising my rank would cause less damage to the dignity of the dukedom..

“Well then, the duke has official business, so I guess I'll just leave. I'll set a date later and call you separately. Oh, and congratulations on your victory..”

Afterwards, the duke left in front of everyone, promising to meet again later..

‘If you do this, it becomes burdensome.…….’

Still, the results weren't bad.

I felt that the gaze looking at me had completely changed..

“……I guess he wasn't just lucky enough to become a nobleman..”

“no way… The reason this victory was approved was because the duke worked hard.……?”

Curiosity began to dwell in my eyes as if I was looking at something below..

it was a good sign.

No matter what happens, you have to get the attention of many people in the end, and even the Marquis won't be able to make a rash move.?

Therefore, after warning Baron Cypriot that there would be no next time, he returned to his original position..

The Rabbit Baron was standing blankly looking at me without even sitting down at the table..

“There is no need to stand and greet me..”

“…….”

“……Baron Lirivia?”

As I said that and waved my hand in front of my eyes, the Rabbit Baron seemed to have come to his senses and came towards me..

And he shot it out quickly in a quiet voice..

“Oh, why did you do that?……!”

“…….”

“If it weren't for the fact that the duke came forward, we would have been in big trouble..”

Well, this house doesn’t treat tanks well..

Isn’t it the first thing to say that you had a hard time??

“But it ended well, didn’t it?.”

“……?”

“Discrimination won't disappear with just the Duke's promise, but there won't be any whispering behind people's backs in the future..”

as you wished.

When he added those words so clearly, the Rabbit Baron's expression changed strangely..

“you… Just for that one reason……?”

“Then do you need any other reason??”

“It was so reckless. If the Duke hadn't stepped forward, there might have been a case where even Melves couldn't save the Baron.……!”

Those words made me feel a little sad..

If that's the case, doesn't it seem like all my achievements were just luck?.

“Well, I don't really think so..”

“…Of course, at least I value Baron Yandel highly. However, not all of the Melves families are like that. While he was just barely consolidating his position, he could have decided that it was not worth recruiting him at the risk of causing great resentment from the nobles.—”

“stop.”

It was an alumni book answer..

'Cause that's not what I meant.

“In the first place, Melves had nothing to do with it..”

“……yes?”

“The same goes for dukes. Even if the duke hadn't come forward in the first place, the outcome wouldn't have been different..”

“……?”

I kindly explained to the Rabbit Baron, who seemed not to understand what I was saying..

“didn't you say that Become the person you need.”

“…….”

“That was why I challenged him to a duel. There needs to be at least one guy like me so other guys won't get upset. Ah, Baron Cypriot was the perfect example. The family itself is nothing special, and the background is not strong..”

“wait for a sec! The Baron… Does that mean you just calculated it all and moved it??”

“To some extent.”

When I nodded, the Rabbit Baron was astonished and asked if there was one thing he was wondering about..

“But what does that have to do with being in need??”

Oh, that?

“Earlier, when you told me to just ignore it, when I asked why, you said there was no way, right?.”

I saw it at a glance then.

What is lacking in the party of heterogeneous nobles?.

This is something that only a main tanker who has experienced all kinds of battles can recognize..

“Actually, it's not that you didn't have a way. Because there is a way out of any situation..”

I said firmly.

“If you're in a situation full of enemies and can't see a way, it's just that you don't have one..”

“…….”

“The one who will clear the way by being hit by arrows from the front.”

After I finished speaking, the Rabbit Baron didn't say anything..

But I could tell through the expression.

‘Okay, at this rate, I think my PR has definitely worked..’

Cancer, I decide my worth.

***

Afterwards, I continued to talk to the Rabbit Baron..

She asked me various questions as if she were very impressed, and I pretended to be a door-to-door salesman and sold the medicine..

And as time goes on.

“The Baron is right.…….”

The Rabbit Baron's face also changed little by little..

“What has changed since you held on and held on until now? At least for that long, long time... If only we had progressed steadily, one step at a time! The results would have been different from now.!”

The innocent herbivore was no longer seen..

There was only one determined beast.

“It is time for our Melves to change too. Don't worry Baron Yandel. I will take responsibility for the guild's sponsorship and obtain approval. Because we at Melves need people like you..”

With those words, the Rabbit Baron left the table..

As I was looking at the back, a thought occurred to me..

Should you hide your teeth or expose them?.

Perhaps the starting point for the first classification of herbivore and carnivore was the difference in mindset..

‘This is why the environment is so important.’

Is it because it's a rabbit? I have particularly thin ears..

Anyway, after she left, I was sitting at an empty table and continuing the meal that had been interrupted for a while, and the nobles started talking to me one by one..

“Baron Yandel, I swore at you earlier. From what I heard, it was worth a duel.?”

“Yes, I was really shocked when I heard the situation..”

“Tsk, what era are you talking about with contempt for different species?.”

It was funny to see them change their stance whenever they treated me like an invisible barbarian, but I pretended not to notice and socialized with them..

From now on, personal connections are also an asset..

“Haha, thank you everyone. If you invite me sometime, let's go out.”

“Oh, really? I heard that you haven't been seen since the banquet held at Count Verdehild's house..”

“We were strangers back then, but now we're friends, right??”

“……friend? Hahaha! I'm sure you're hot because you were an explorer. Okay, let's do it. friend!”

Anyway, among those who came with this feeling was Count Verdehild, who expressed regret for not being able to marry my daughter before..

“I'm really happy to see you succeed so much, but I'm a little disappointed. She must have loved her daughter so much.…….”

What does your daughter like?.

Even back then, he was forcibly dragged out and trembled when he saw me..

“Haha, I guess I'll leave then. I'll invite you next time, so don't pretend not to notice.!”

Even after I sent Count Verdehild away, I had friendly conversations with many nobles and made friends with them..

It was that time.

‘……huh?’

A middle-aged baron shook my hand, handed me a note, gave me a coy look, and disappeared..

I got goosebumps.

‘No way this bastard…….’

I thought about tearing the note into pieces right away, but just in case, I quickly went to the bathroom and read it alone..

After reading the contents, I was very fortunate that I didn't tear it..

[Three days later, I will be waiting for you at the place where we first met. —your real friend.]

Huh, I didn't know we would communicate so secretly..

So, has one of Seungjak's side quests been accomplished??

‘……Now all I have to do is meet the Marquis one last time..’

I tore the note into pieces, swallowed it with tap water, and left the bathroom..