Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 45
45Hwa Seon (2)
When I returned to my dorm, I got lost in thought while organizing my backpack..
It was none other than this metal helmet that I was holding in my hand right now..
‘don't sell this?’
The official name of this helmet in-game is 'Golden Mask'’.
‘An item that can be obtained by satisfying several special conditions after defeating the boss of ‘Blood Fortress’..
The efficacy is simple.
Customizes the appearance of the wearer's face.
There is a condition of only 30 days..
‘It was even a consumable item with a limited number of uses..’
Probably up to 5 times?
I remember that it naturally disappeared from the inventory after it was used up..
Of course, it's not accurate..
That's because it's an item I've never used myself, except for the first time I acquired it..
After that, I always sold it on the exchange..
For about 500,000 stones.
‘Well, I'm still worried.…….’
Of course, if you were playing the game, you wouldn't have worried about this..
After all, it’s a decoration item.?
2What can you do by decorating a character with D pixel graphics, even in a short period of 30 days?.
Even if the market price is 10,000 stone, it is profitable to sell..
But the place where I am now is definitely reality.
After a short period of thought, I made a decision..
‘Just in case, let's keep it for now. It's not like I'm in need of money right now..’
The situation is different from the game in many ways..
Wasn't there a case recently where he was falsely accused and imprisoned?.
If there is a need to turn this city into an enemy, this item is sure to play a huge role..
Maybe there will be something to write about for another reason..
‘After all, money is the best.’
After finishing one worry, I am reminded of the importance of money..
If I hadn't made a lot of money this time, I would have definitely chosen the option of selling..
And as you can see,.
The more money you have, the more options you have..
Whether it's a game or reality.
Or in this far away world.
***
“hey! Did you hear that? They say the Crystal Alliance has been disbanded.!”
A silver-haired fairy was quietly finishing her meal in a corner of the restaurant..
Daria Wittember di Tercia pricked up her pointed ears..
It's because I heard a conversation about a topic I'm interested in..
“what? The crystal union is disbanded?”
crystal union.
An explorer clan that has achieved explosive growth over the past 10 years by forming an extensive network of contacts based on a countless number of message stones, providing various conveniences to first-floor explorers.
“Isn't it amazing? An entire clan of intact explorers evaporates overnight.?”
“her! What does it mean to be fine? Did they ever think they were explorers??”
From what she heard, most of the members of the Crystal Alliance were ordinary people who, under the pressure of taxes, stepped into the realm of explorers..
I have a separate main job in the city, and I only make time to visit the labyrinth one day a month.?
Of course, there was nothing wrong with that alone..
No, I think the purpose was good..
In fact, I heard that many ordinary people who were in danger of not being able to pay their taxes were saved through this..
but…….
“Anyway, good news! It already seemed like he was acting like an explorer wherever he went..”
The current crystal union has deteriorated..
As their power grew, they began to ostracize outsiders, and they often committed evil acts against beginners on the back of their backs..
Just look at what happened to your younger brother..
It wasn't enough that he tried to commit a heinous act, he tried to silence him by killing him, didn't he?.
‘I hate to admit it, but if it weren't for that barbarian, something unimaginable would have happened..’
Even so, after hearing about the incident, she was already promising to take care of it someday..
But after listening to it, I don’t even need that anymore..
Coincidentally, this time too, thanks to the Barbarian.
“By the way, I haven't asked that yet. So why did they suddenly disband??”
“Oh, I guess you didn't even hear that news??”
“the news?”
“The free barbarian!”
As she was secretly eavesdropping on the conversation that followed, she frowned without realizing it..
The more I heard, the more interesting it was..
Not only did he escape from prison to clear himself of the false accusation, but he also took the district chief's daughter hostage.?
“As the matter grew so much, it seemed that some were saying that the law to detect looters, which was intended to apply only to level 9 explorers, would also come to naught due to this incident..”
Is this really a story that could become such a hot topic?.
The person who was forcibly falsely accused has already been hanged on the execution ground, and even the Crystal Alliance, which boasted of its large body, seems to be taking responsibility for its past actions and being hit with iron fists..
but…….
“But you know what's even more surprising? That barbarian is only a level 9 explorer! In other words, he just finished his coming-of-age ceremony.!”
A level 9 explorer who has just completed his coming-of-age ceremony..
For some reason, when I hear this story, one person comes to mind..
A barbarian who was confident in front of himself and showed a different side in many other ways..
‘No way, there is such a coincidence…….’
She shook her head as if to shake off distracting thoughts..
And then I left the store and went back to my dorm..
But every time I walked, I kept thinking that way..
‘Is that barbarian really dead??’
Until now, there was no room for doubt..
But if he is the main character of the story I just heard…….
‘Well, that explains why I couldn't return to my accommodation for two days.…….’
Is it okay to tell this to my younger brother??
Clap.
While in such distress, I opened the door and saw my younger brother who was noticeably emaciated..
Sitting on the bed, eyes closed, I was dealing with three flames that seemed ready to go out at any moment..
Even in the labyrinth, the limit was two.…….
“Oh, sister, you're here?”
“…Could it be that you have been summoning spirits ever since??”
“Yes, because that way the bowl becomes a little wider.…….”
Her mouth stiffened at those words..
The training method itself was not surprising..
Because this is what she told me in the first place.
However, my younger brother has never pushed himself to this limit before..
“You know, sister, I think I heard the voice of fire..”
“what……?”
“Now I understand. How can I become stronger? Why was it that I had no choice but to be weak? Why did I always have to get help from someone?…….”
My younger brother, who always looked somewhat depressed and always avoided eye contact when speaking, looked me straight in the eye and continued speaking..
“I wasn't that desperate.”
There was no life at all in the cracked voice, but at least one sense of earnestness was felt..
It's none other than a poison.
Finally, the one thing my younger brother lacked the most was fulfilled..
It was clear what caused the change.
That's why Daria kept her mouth shut..
‘Even if the story is true... It's better not to talk now.’
10Years ago, just like back then.
This will all be for my precious little brother..
***
past noon.
Visited the Explorer's Guild near the Magic Tower.
To be honest, I've been through something so disgusting that I don't want to come anywhere near it for the time being.…….
I had no choice but to proceed with the newly given quest yesterday..
“What's your business??”
“Looking for a colleague of your level.”
“Is there a format you want??”
The guild's administrator asks questions quickly and without unnecessary words..
I answered without hesitation.
“3I want a team of at least 4 people working on more than one floor..”
I have no intention of ending this by simply filling Einar's vacancy..
Rather, I plan to take advantage of my promotion to level 7 explorer and join a team with as much skill as possible to attack the tower efficiently..
‘Well, that’s assuming you have a good team..’
As soon as I followed the procedure and presented my identity card along with a previously prepared personal information form, the sleepy-eyed administrative officer was shocked..
Then I checked it several times with a strange look..
“…five stars?”
“Is there something wrong??”
“Oh no!”
An administrative member who seems strangely motivated.
I don't know what the star is, but it seems like his tone of voice has become kinder for some reason..
“This is a list of teams that meet the conditions mentioned by explorer Bjorn Yandel. Would you like to check it out??”
5Everything is done in less than a minute.
“Quite the enemy?”
“I swear to you, this is the only recruitment notice submitted to the guild that meets the criteria.!”
Who said what??
I just said so, but I don't know why I even swear on something like this..
“Hmm.”
The document selected by the guild member contained a brief description of a total of 15 teams..
If you read it from the beginning…….
[3Layer Exploration - Ellen Bornev]
Preferred Exploration Areas: Twilight Slope, Steel Rock Hill, Jet Black Estuary.
Average rating: 7 stars.
Current personnel: 2 close-quarters human warriors (grade 7), 1 close-quarters strike-type beast warrior (grade 7), 1 close-range strike-type dwarf warrior (grade 7)).
Number of recruits: 1 close-range strike fighter.
*equal distribution.
*fairy emissary.
*Participation in pre- and post-war dinners is required..
*Drinking is allowed during the expedition if desired..
What on earth is this team?.
I've only read the text, but I can already smell the sweat..
I was bored and read recruitment letters for other teams, but I couldn't find a team I really liked..
If the members are good, the distribution cost is tight, and if the distribution cost is good, there is a problem somewhere in the composition of the team members..
‘…If you can see that in the notice, it must be even worse in reality..’
Maybe if my career had been a little longer, finding a team would have been easier..
The maximum floor reached is the 2nd floor..
If it weren't for the common beginners, the range of options would have been much wider..
No team would have tried to make a fool of themselves with such a low distribution ratio..
‘It's annoying.’
In my opinion, I would rather post a recruitment notice and form members.…….
Even if I do, no one will come.?
The coming baby won't be normal either..
‘I didn't think I'd be able to find it in just one day anyway..’
“Do you have a team you want??”
“I can't really see anything today..”
I shook my head and returned the document, and the administrator scolded me like an NPC..
“Oh my, is that so? You have taken a valuable step, but I am sorry that I cannot help you. If you wish, please allow other teams to view Bjorn Yandel's information.—”
“That's enough, come back next time.”
“Oh, would you like to? Terbes was a guild member who was always kind to explorers..”
Clearly, he was kind in his voice, his manner of speaking, and his actions..
The ability to perform tasks was also flawless..
“Goodbye, explorer.!”
however… Why do I feel so strange??
***
After leaving the explorer's guild behind, feeling uncomfortable for some reason, I was on my way back to my lodgings..
I stopped at the corner of the alley..
It was because of one barbarian.
widely.
bushy beard.
Bottoms that are worn and dirty here and there.
Although the Barbarian race itself tends to behave like a beggar, even taking that into account, the Barbarian is resting against the wall of an alley with a truly pitiful appearance..
‘what?’
As soon as I saw it, I felt a sense of discomfort..
Although we stayed in separate accommodations, I felt a sense of discomfort because I often hung out with barbarians..
Resting anywhere is a barbarian, so even if you try to do that,.
‘why… no weapons?’
no weapons.
This is a very serious contradiction.
No matter how poor, hungry or cold they are, barbarians carry at least one weapon as if it were their own life..
Most people tend to ignore curiosity, but as if I was instinctively drawn to it, I approached him and spoke to him..
But how can this happen?.
“hey.”
“…Hee hee hee hee!”
The barbarian who had been dozing off against the wall was very upset and embarrassed when he saw me..
Well, being afraid of strangers may be a natural reaction of a living creature.…….
That's by the standards of other creatures, and we brave barbarians don't do anything like that..
‘Damn, this bastard…….’
The shapeless sense of discomfort slowly begins to take shape..
My heart was pounding, but I quickly gathered my emotions and organized in my head what I had to do..
Well, I guess I'll have to lower my guard first..
“Don't be scared, I won't hurt you.”
As proof that he was not an enemy, he took beef jerky out of his backpack and forced it into his hands..
The greatest favor you can do as a barbarian.
Of course, he just took it and didn't eat the beef jerky in front of me..
However, I could clearly feel that at least the wariness engraved in his eyes had collapsed a little..
‘Well, I guess conversation is possible at this level..’
I asked as if I had been waiting.
“Why were you doing this here??”
“Well, that's over there... Oh, I don't have any money…….”
I nodded quietly..
The early barbarians had no money..
this could be.
No, if you think about it, it's natural..
but…….
“What about weapons??”
“Okay, I sold it.…….”
Selling weapons isn't enough, it's a form of respect.…….
“Just make a clear statement. I am Bjorn, son of Yandel..”
“Ta, Tarikan, son of Li, Lien.!”
He may have realized his mistake later and raised his voice, but it was too late..
I was already convinced.
“Nice to meet you! Tarikan, son of Lien!”
This guy is an evil spirit..
And it hasn't been long since I entered this world..
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