Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 46
46Hwa Seon (3)
Tarikan Lien.
Of course, this isn't his real name, but anyway..
‘First of all, it would be better to put something in your mouth and talk..’
Since my accommodation wasn't that far away, I first brought him to my room, bought him some food on the first floor, and fed him..
For reference, the menu is a daily set menu priced at 300 stone..
His diet consisted of chicken stew, a few slices of bread, and some roasted vegetables, but that alone made him more than happy..
However, if there is one thing that bothers you…….
“I will never forget this grace!”
Huh, what on earth is this clumsy barbarian way of speaking??
Still, I'm glad you seem to have come to your senses now, but if you're going to do it, do it better..
Not only does he lack confidence, but his voice is also small..
We Barbarians are much more happy when someone buys us something to eat..
‘…Still, I eat well. Is it because I starved a lot??’
I secretly smiled bitterly as I watched him hastily eat his food..
It was because of one thing I learned from a short conversation we had after finishing our meal..
‘I never thought he wasn't a newbie…….’
Surprisingly, this man was older than me..
Although it's only a month apart.
He was brought to this world a month before I woke up in Bjorn's body..
For reference, here's one more surprising fact:.
“Come on, coming of age ceremony? Ah, I was really surprised at that time. Who would have known that there were evil spirits among us??”
‘An evil spirit came out…….’
Coincidentally, this man and I had similar beginnings..
Even at his coming-of-age ceremony, evil spirits.
In other words, there was an incident where a player was executed by the hands of the tribal leader..
And one question arises at this point:.
‘How did he survive there??’
Names are called during coming-of-age ceremonies..
However, when it opens its eyes, the evil spirit has no information about this body. So, every time the tribal leader called my name, I had to count the numbers in my head in suffocating tension..
‘…But even if you weren't nervous about that shit, didn't you ever get suspicious??’
Well, maybe so..
Or maybe he didn't get suspicious because he used a similar strategy to me..
I was curious for some reason, so I asked quietly, but the answer I got back was a bit empty..
“How many times was your name called during the coming-of-age ceremony? I don't know why you're asking that, but... It was probably the last time!”
I see It was the last turn..
Then you wouldn't have to know what your name is..
Because there would have been no warriors left..
All I could think was that he was lucky, but he didn't even seem to realize that he was lucky..
That's so disgusting.
“So what happened from then on??”
“Uh, what happened? that is… Why are you curious??”
Why why?.
That's because I too am an evil spirit..
data research, data research.
“Listen, and if your situation is difficult, I might be able to help you..”
I deliberately answered as vaguely as possible..
However, in his mind, did he already recognize my help as a fait accompli?.
“Yeah, I see! Then let me talk about it.!”
He did not hide his expectant eyes and slowly began to tell his story..
From the day I woke up in a body called Tarikan Lien to today..
After listening to it, I found it rather pitiful, but it had a strong self-employment aspect..
“…I couldn't enter the labyrinth after the coming of age ceremony.?”
“Well, that couldn't be helped! I got lost along the way…….”
First of all, he didn't enter the labyrinth..
I made an excuse that I got lost, but…….
‘That's the part that can be filtered out from here..’
Maybe the real reason was that fighting monsters felt crazy..
On the other hand, it would have been very easy to break away from a group of excited barbarians..
The problem would have been later.
Left in the city, he survived for a week eating rock bread and wandering around looking for work, but no one would hire him because he was a barbarian.
‘In fact, this is the Barbarian's biggest drawback..’
Other races can work concurrently..
For example, if you go to a tavern, you will find beastmen serving people, and you can also occasionally find dwarves working in blacksmith shops..
In this way, they mine magic stones on the days when the labyrinth is open, and work and earn money during the month they spend in the city..
Unlike barbarians who have no options other than combat,.
“But didn't you know that? I guess that's all you learn in the Holy Land.?”
“Well, that… At that time, I forgot for a moment! And oh, didn't I mention it earlier! I couldn't help it because I lost my way…….”
I mean, I do that because I know it's old..
From the beginning, I also said that this was something I would learn in the Holy Land and all, but I turned around and asked if it was a setting that I should definitely know if I had played the game..
‘But this answer…….’
I'm starting to have doubts.
Is it really true that ‘evil spirits’ refer to the beings who opened the ‘door to the abyss’ on the last layer??
If he was that skilled, he would of course have to know the Barbarian setting..
“…So can we keep talking??”
“Oh, I'm sorry. continue.”
Anyway, back to the main point..
After starving for several days, he sold his starting weapon for 50,000 stones..
I don't know who the buyer was, but I was really upset..
I understand that the Barbarian starting weapon costs an average of 150,000 stones..
‘Well, there are other really important parts..’
He ended up with a little bit of money, so he spent a month saving it..
And when to enter the next labyrinth.
In other words, the day I woke up from this body and decided to enter the labyrinth..
“her! Are you saying she didn't enter the labyrinth that day? Am I sane??”
“But how do you fight a monster without a weapon?!”
No, I should have just gone in in the first place..
Aren't you also a player who reached the 'Gate of the Abyss'?.
I can't even judge that much?
“Plus, I ate something wrong that day and my stomach hurt.!”
‘This really leaves me speechless.’
My head feels complicated..
‘I can't ask you outright if you've actually played that game.…….’
Now that I think about it, I'm not sure if all demons, including this guy, are from the same Earth as me..
Isn’t this a world where monsters exist and magic is real? It would also be possible to establish that among the evil spirits, there are those called from another alien dimension..
“Anyway, keep talking..”
It didn't seem like there was anything special, but I just held on and listened to the rest of the story..
Of course, it wasn't much different from what I expected..
They run out of money, get kicked out of the inn, and spend days fighting hunger, cold, and illness..
One day, I found out about the existence of a lodging where barbarians were gathered and went there to see if I could get help, but for some reason I was rejected.…….
“When you think about it, you are truly unique! Everyone looks at me strangely.”
To be honest, I find him more interesting.
How could you act so carelessly and survive for three months??
‘No, should I be proud that I realized on my own that I had to pretend to be a barbarian??’
Even though I didn't understand each of the options he had chosen, at the same time I felt a sense of relief..
If I had made a different choice back then.
‘Maybe I wasn't that different.’
If you were afraid of fighting that day and chose to run away.
“…But here, how much is it per day??”
By now I would have been sleeping on the street instead of in an inn with a window and a private bath..
Also, he couldn't eat even bread, not even soup, so he had to rummage through trash cans.—
“iced coffee! So how was it, my story? Wasn’t it perfect??”
In this way, you may have had to vent your own disadvantage and rely on the sympathy of others..
I thought one more time before answering..
and made a decision.
“It was definitely a pitiful story..”
“If so, will you help me??”
The complexion started to turn color in an instant.
“Oh, of course the favor will be repaid. You may not believe it, but I know a lot about labyrinths! Going with me in the future will also be of great help to you.!”
I think it will help?
‘From what you say, it seems like you have some knowledge about this world.…….’
I can even get a glimpse of what kind of future the hope circuit in his head is envisioning..
I'm sure you're imagining going into the labyrinth with me and becoming a team..
On my own, I could have said something like that, saying I would really repay you..
'Cause he doesn't know my real identity.
But if we draw a line in advance,—
“I will never enter the labyrinth with you..”
I swear there is no future like that..
My nose is the size of a stone, but I am told to put my luggage on me and enter the labyrinth just because I am a person in a similar situation.?
Why would I do such a crazy thing?.
“Didn't I say I would help you earlier?!”
Hearing a slightly angry voice, I forced myself to swallow a bitter smile again..
“I will help you in other ways.”
“different way?”
“Now, here is 150,000 stones. Buy a weapon with this and enter the labyrinth..”
5When I took out three 10,000 stone notes and placed them in his hands, his face brightened again..
“Are you really just giving this away? thanks! I will definitely repay this favor!”
I really don't expect to repay you..
Even if you have this money in the first place, it seems difficult to survive for long with that mindset..
The labyrinth I personally experienced was not a place that could be easily navigated simply by having knowledge of the game..
But I gave him 150,000 stones.
I gave him money, even though I knew it wouldn't benefit me in any way..
“Well then, I'm tired so I'll just leave.?”
“Ah, that's right! i get it! I'll come back next time—”
“don't come.”
I said it one more time, lowering my voice so he could clearly understand..
“Tarikan, son of Lien, whether he loses or loses money, survives the labyrinth, or makes a lot of money, even if things go well and he can afford to repay the favor.—”
When I reached up and grabbed his shoulder, he flinched..
A feeling of embarrassment ran through my fingertips, but I continued without stopping..
“The same applies to any other reason. Leave this room today and never come see me again. And answer if you understand. Do you understand??”
“…i get it.”
After receiving the confirmation, I semi-forcibly kicked him out of the room. And then I stretched out on the bed and thought about my actions just now..
I burst into laughter.
‘Well, I guess I was just thinking about the old days.?’
Maybe, it reminded me of a time in the past when I desperately needed someone's help..
But even taking that into account…….
‘Even in my opinion, you did something that was absolutely heinous..’
I'm sure someone who is calculating will see me like this and think it's foolish..
Some people who are emotional will feel weak and wonder if this is all they can do to help..
Not everything is wrong.
I didn't have the coolness to step away from the line or the recklessness to cross it..
So I stopped right on the drawn line..
‘I'm sure this is hypocrisy..’
I closed my eyes.
And I thought again.
No matter how much my actions today were nothing more than hypocrisy,—
“Tarikan, survive as long as possible..”
this was my best.
If I didn't even have money, I would never have been able to make the choices I have today..
***
next morning.
I visited the explorer guild branch I visited yesterday one more time..
Unfortunately, the staff who responded was different.…….
“five stars……?”
The female employee who checked the identification card immediately changed her expression like yesterday's employee and responded kindly..
What on earth is this?.
Could it be that they did something to the regional manager’s identity card??
I was curious and asked the staff, but I couldn't get a clear answer..
“A star? Oh, did I say that??”
Well, now it's time to pretend not to notice.
I didn't dig deeper either..
Well, it's probably like a password that only guilds use..
VIP or Jinsang or something like that..
I suddenly wondered which side it would be treated as.…….
‘Either way, I benefit..’
How about VIP, how about special treats?.
The end result would be the same: receiving friendly service..
“This is a list of teams that meet the criteria you mentioned. Would you like to check it out? Explorer?”
I checked today's announcement again as it was yesterday's conditions..
Mostly the same except for the addition of a few new teams..
‘I wonder if I can find the right team today?’
As I was looking through the documents, focusing on the added team, I stopped looking at one part..
It was because I saw a familiar name..
[3Layer Exploration - Hikurod Murad]
Preferred exploration area: None, to be decided at a later meeting.
Average rating: TBC.
Current personnel: 1 melee defense dwarf warrior (level 7))
Number of recruits: 4 people (regardless of role group, may vary depending on team composition))
*equal distribution
‘The team leader's name is Hikurod Murad.?’
Also, the race is dwarf..
I don't think it's the same person.…….
‘Was the original team disbanded??’
Whatever the reason, it's not bad.
It's a bit weird that there aren't any members yet, but at least the team leader is quite trustworthy..
‘I'm curious about what the number one item I ate at the 'Blood Fortress' was..
‘I guess I'll have to meet him sometime..’
Afterwards, I briefly filled out the application form and submitted it to the administrative office, then left the building and headed toward the commercial district..
A meeting will probably be arranged tomorrow at the earliest, or the day after tomorrow at the latest..
‘Well then, let’s do some homework before that..’
I was sure.
It's sure to be the most fun time I've had in a while..
‘uh… But have you ever had fun??’
I decided not to worry about minor issues..
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