Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 462
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Skin heated by the heat of battle still remaining.
The cold air and hostile gaze that covers it..
‘I had no idea it would come out so blatantly..’
There was an atmosphere where it would not be strange if a fight broke out right away, but I did not get caught up in the atmosphere and assessed the current situation as calmly as possible..
Still, it wasn't the worst yet..
Because making threats means you want something..
‘If I really wanted to see the end, I would have smiled and pretended to leave before making a surprise attack..’
So, why are these guys bluffing?.
I needed to check that first..
It's not that I don't have a guess, but I'm not sure yet..
“It's plunder…….”
As soon as I finished organizing my thoughts, I smiled openly and continued speaking..
“Let me ask you this first. On what basis did you decide that I had looted? When I met him, Liakis was clearly wandering around alone? Isn't it? Erwen?”
“yes? Ah yes! that's right. No explorers were detected within a minimum radius of 1km. And in this case, there are many precedents that say he cannot claim ownership..”
Soon, Erwen kindly testified about the situation at the time and provided support fire..
However, this was not a dagger jab that would back off..
“That's a precedent for monsters in general. Cannot be placed on the same level as a Hierarch.”
“So what do you want to say??”
“This means that the Clan's separation from Liakis was an inevitable process that occurred during the attack, and did not mean that they had given up their right to possession..”
What is the inevitable process?.
You can picture the situation just by looking at the equipment you are wearing..
That's right, I finished Phase 3 and the equipment is still fine.?
‘I guess they were trying to buy time to take out new equipment from subspace and put it on..’
Most likely, it was the manned bird that I had seen before that bought me time. Their original goal must have been to break away from the main unit, gain time to regroup, and then come back..
But they probably failed.
As proof, there was no ape-like figure among the dozens of clan members surrounding us..
‘It was only later that I realized that the manned bird had fallen, so I searched around, and when I finally found it, I rushed over to it..’
Slowly, the full story emerges..
Well, I don't know what it's like in reality..
I don't think there will be much difference..
“Baron Yandel intercepted the Hierarchy Lord that the Bone Clan was attacking. We were attacking it while taking enormous damage..”
“We didn't even know if you had such a situation or not.?”
“But in the end, he ignored our dissuasion and took the essence..”
“Why is that a problem? I said I would take the spoils from the monsters I caught..”
“However, if we hadn't almost finished the strategy, we would never have been able to catch it..”
Well, that's something I have no choice but to admit..
Given the circumstances, isn't it clear that you summoned him without permission?.
One way or another, you failed to hold on, and I just went out to prevent damage to the lower-level explorers..
There was no need to say those words..
“So what should we do??”
I just got to the point..
No matter how much logic we present to each other, no one will ever admit it..
In the end, what matters is not logic..
“Please make a promise here in the name of the proud royal family of Lapdonia..”
In the labyrinth and in the city.
No, in any world, regardless of era.—.
“I admit my mistake today, and when I return to the city in the future, I will definitely pay the price equivalent to the class essence..”
Proving logic has always been power.
“yes. If you just promise that, today's work won't be like 'looting'..”
Simply put, it means that if you don't make a promise, you will be defined as a 'predator' and start PK..
As expected, once we got to the point, things became simpler..
Now I have three options to choose from..
1. Obediently promise and compensate.
Not only will you lose all your assets, you will have to struggle to repay your debts for at least a few years, but since you have made a living, it will not be a big loss..
2. Make a promise and then break it later.
The recording ball is spinning at this very moment, so in this case, my title of nobility will be lost for insulting the name of the royal family..
Well, then there was really only one choice??
3. Prove that my logic is correct.
There was no reason to hesitate once the decision had been made..
“Now, what will you do??”
What to do.
“No matter how much I think about it…….”
I continued speaking, putting the hammer I was lowering on my shoulder..
“I don't remember making any mistakes.”
“……You're choosing a poisoned drink..”
“Anything can be done with alcohol, right? The alcohol won’t be sweet anyway..”
“Baron... You really think we can't do it..”
Well, I don't really think so..
Clan wars are ultimately one of the contents of this game.?
“Einar, Emily, Erwen!”
I quickly called my colleagues by name..
I later realized that Navigator Auyen's name was missing, but I didn't correct it..
Well, he'll take care of it..
It's not helpful in this situation anyway..
“Everyone ready for battle!!!”
As soon as the order was given, all team members took their positions in unison, taking out their weapons..
A formation where everyone has their backs to each other.
Even Auyen, who received Amelia's glance, noticed it and came close behind me, and preparations were completed in an instant..
thus…….
“Kill those who approach immediately..”
I said with my eyes fixed on Dagger Jab..
“I will take all responsibility.”
Now, it all depends on his choice..
***
With each person pointing their weapons at each other, a trembling silence continues..
And that too for quite a long time.
“…….”
“…….”
Huh, I want you to make a decision soon..
How long are you going to keep doing this??
I felt frustrated, but I didn't act rashly and provoke them..
That’s right, it’s best for me not to fight..
Although our side may have the upper hand in terms of individual skills, the difference in number of pages is overwhelming, so there is a very high possibility that damage will occur on our side as well..
But still, I chose to tackle it head on..
It was a simple reason.
‘The risk is high because that guy is the same..’
If a layered Noble Phantasm was dropped, the reward would be certain, but what about now??
There is nothing he can gain by fighting..
Just because you squeeze your stomach doesn't mean that purified water comes out..
At best, all the equipment we wore was.
Even if they miss us, they have to go back to the city and face the crime of trying to kill a nobleman.…….
‘But it would be annoying to just let go in this situation..’
This was the fundamental reason why we now look at each other like cowards..
Should I call it a kind of chicken game??
In a situation where you are rushing towards a cliff, the one who stops first loses, but if everyone doesn't stop, everyone will face catastrophe.—.
“half…….”
At that time, Daggerjap opened his closed mouth..
“I will only ask for half of the value of the integer..”
A compromise reached dramatically while both parties were heading towards a cliff..
“Hmm, half of it.…….”
“In fact, aren't we the ones who suffered the most by pushing the hierarchical monarchy to that point?.”
Not only that, there were only fourteen dead here..
It would take years and an astronomical amount of money and effort just to fill the empty seats with elite members..
Even if you get half of it, it will barely cover the cost of damaged equipment and consumables..
Danggeomjae, who was speechless, continued to say persuasive words without stopping..
“Of course, the value of the integer will be based on the appraised value determined fairly by the guild committee.—.”
I didn't need to hear any more.
“Thanks for the offer, but I decline it..”
When I stopped talking, the guy muttered blankly..
“refuse… What do you mean?……?”
Why are you so surprised??
It's a rule in this industry that a guy who lowers his tail can't take anything. Explorers don't risk their lives for nothing..
The moment you take a step back, it's proven..
Anyway, this guy doesn't have the guts to go to the end..
‘But why do I have to give in??’
If you don't bet even after it's confirmed to be a bluff, you're just an asshole..
“I'll tell you in advance, even if you reduce it by half, my answer won't change..”
I went out strong as if I had been waiting for this moment..
“So don't talk nonsense and just attack me..”
A strong provocation that has not been made hastily until now..
However, this time, he didn't draw a weapon and attack..
Just like before, I just flutter my mouth passionately..
“……Calm down your excitement and think rationally..”
“I am more rational than ever.”
“…You are truly a reckless person. Baron Yandel.”
“Well, I guess that's not what a guy who dares to call a royal baron a 'plunder' would say.?”
“Truly bearable… can you do it?”
No, what are you talking about earlier?.
“If I was afraid of that, do you think I would be standing here??”
I don't bluff clumsily like you do..
“I'll give you three.”
“……?”
“If you don't go out in front of me, I'll think you're an assassin coming to kill me and act like that..”
“That kind of nonsense…….”
“one.”
As soon as the number came out of my mouth, Danggeomjabi kept his mouth shut..
His anguish was clearly visible on his face..
What should I do now? For now, just step away?
no. Are you really going to attack me? There are so many numbers here.?
……Maybe that barbarian really is like that..
Because I am a person who has no common sense at all..
“two.”
The guy who must have thought countless times in a short period of time still hadn't come up with an answer..
Well, there was nothing I couldn’t understand..
I heard you became vice-captain not long ago. It must not have been easy to make such an important decision..
thus…….
“It's been three.”
I decided to push my back.
If you swing a real hammer, your judgment will be easier.—.
“…Vice leader!”
At that time, the archer on Daggerjae's right suddenly stepped forward and muttered something in Dageomjae's ear..
I couldn't eavesdrop because I had already turned on 'voice control'..
So I thought this was some kind of manipulation and tried to intervene quickly..
“Man, explorers are approaching..”
“…what?”
“The number is about a few hundred people.…….”
hundreds of people……?
Where on earth did such a number suddenly come from?—.
“I think it's the same people who were with us earlier..”
ah… They were there indeed.
You were surprised and wondered if they were friends..
‘for now… Is it good news??’
Danggeomjae turned his head again to check and was gritting his teeth with an angry expression. It looks like he also received a similar report.…….
Since there was no way to deal with it quietly, there was only one choice he could make..
“……Put down your weapons.”
yes, that's right.
“Hurry up and get out of here!”
As soon as the order was given, the members loosened their siege formation and began preparing to leave..
But was it a bit disappointing to leave like this??
Before Dagger Jab left, he turned around and said one last thing..
“…See you in the city then. Baron Yandel.”
after… Somehow, I have more work to do..
***
After the Sawtooth Clan left, after a short wait, hundreds of low-level explorers arrived..
“Oh, tribal leader! I sincerely congratulate you on your great feat.!!”
“Hahaha! I knew! If you're a tribal leader, you can do it.!”
As soon as they saw us from afar, the warriors rushed in and shouted..
If things continued like this, I might get crushed, so I used [Giant] to push them away, then found someone in the crowd and heard the whole story about the incident..
“Louis Sieur! How did this happen??”
“that is… As soon as they found out that the Hierarch was killed, everyone wanted to say thank you.…….”
So I ran blindly in the direction we disappeared in earlier.?
I am grateful, but…….
‘Well, maybe I should be thankful even if that's not the case??’
As a result, these guys must have had some share in the fact that the case was concluded without any bloodshed..
‘Back in the city, something might come up that will require their testimony..’
After finishing the calculation, I approached Louis Sieur and other explorers first, chatted with them, and asked their names..
But why?.
“It was Bent Mahelo, right? remembered.”
“……W, it’s an honor.!”
Tongseongmyeong: As time goes on, the gaze of the low-level explorers looking at me becomes more strange..
“That kind of attitude towards people like us?…….”
“Although they are of different races, there is no doubt that he is a truly respectable person..”
“Yes, you would definitely call someone like that a hero..”
uh… I was just buying new products.
I felt like I had been scammed without realizing it, but I didn't make any corrections..
「The character's reputation has increased by +1.」
「The character's reputation has increased by +1.」
「The character's reputation has increased by +1.」
「The character's reputation increases by +1.…….」
「…….」
Well, you should do famous works whenever you can..
“Okay then, let's go now.!”
After finding out everyone's names and where they lived, I left without hesitation..
“You’re leaving… … ? Oh, are you heading upstairs??”
“Not really, but I have something else to do..”
There is no point in going up to the 4th floor in the first place..
15Even if you enter the first level, the labyrinth will close before you reach the 5th floor..
To be honest, after going through such a big problem, I want to take a break..
“Uncle, then where are we going now??”
When we left the group and were alone, Erwen asked me where I was going, and I answered obediently..
“Go to the witch's hut.”
“yes? If it's a cabin…….”
“You're talking about that shelter in the forest. But why is there?”
Why do you go.
Tsk, that's why they don't know anything.
Even though I captured the Lord of Chaos at best,.
「Achievements achieved」
Condition: Defeat Riakis, Lord of Chaos.
compensation: ???
I need to grab the question mark achievement reward and go out..
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