Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 469
469Hua Pia (1)
ring-!
As soon as I turn on the computer, a cheerful notification sound welcomes me..
“Note……?”
When I quickly checked my inbox, a note with an unconfirmed mark appeared at the top..
The send time was just a few seconds ago.
This means that as soon as the community opened, they sent me a message.…….
Click, click.
I opened the message and checked it..
[From: Ghost master.]
[I'd like to talk to you for a moment..]
a short line of business.
Below that, only the name and password of the secret chat room were written..
“Hmm…….”
What do we do?
If you accept that invitation now, Baekho Lee will be waiting for you..
I was a little worried, but it didn't take long to make a decision..
‘…I guess I can finish it quickly. I'm also curious about what business he called me for..’
Maybe you'll get a clue that will help you deal with Lee Baek-ho from your conversation with GM..
Yeah, what's wrong with being a little late??
If you say that, Baekho Lee will just leave.?
“Long time no see. Mr. Investigator.”
As soon as I entered the chat room, a white man with the nickname ‘Elfnunalove’ stood up and greeted me..
I sat down on the sofa straight away without replying to the greeting..
“So what happens this time??”
“As the investigator requested, I released Ben. How did you meet Baekho??”
Oh, it's condescending.
“Did you just call me to talk about that??”
“No, that can't be possible..”
Soon the GM followed suit, sitting on the sofa and speaking..
“I heard an interesting story at the last round table. 'Elfnuna' said that he has already entered this world.?”
After all, it was because of this..
I was proud that the bait I had spread worked well, but I tried to keep a straight face..
“however?”
“Let me ask you directly. Is 'Elfnuna' you??”
Even as a barbarian who likes to get straight to the point, it was a bit of a perplexing question..
I didn't know you'd ask so rudely..
“Well, why should I answer that??”
When I said it with a sly tone, the GM responded immediately..
“Because I was the one who solved Baekho’s problem. Do you really think I would have listened to that request for my own safety??”
To say that I wasn't scared is because I can still clearly see the cold sweat I was sweating at that time..
However, it is not something I made up at all..
“The investigator needs something from me, and I also need something from the investigator..”
Give and Take.
The GM also wanted something from me, so he gave me a card called Lee Baek-ho's Ben..
As the saying goes, keep your enemies closer than your allies..
It would also have been a shame for the GM to give up the information I provided at the round table. First of all, I would have listened to the request and watched..
‘But in the meantime, as soon as 'Elfnuna' was mentioned, he called me right away.…….’
At this point, my curiosity grows even more..
“Please answer if you want to maintain your current relationship. Is 'Elfnuna' you??”
Why is GM so obsessed with ‘Elfnuna’??
The reason I mentioned that nickname at the round table was because I wanted to clear up these questions..
so that…….
“Before answering, ask one thing first.”
I asked back.
Of course, if you ask him outright, he seems like he doesn't know much, so like an investigator, he tries to turn it around as best as he can..
“Do you believe what the old man said??”
It was a kind of floating.
Because I once had a conversation with a newbie GM from a past era..
[I'm not sure, but I think I know who the last person who spoke was..]
[Stone Iven is a very famous person in the community... He was also someone I respected very much..]
At the time, the GM mistook me for Auril Gavis and said that..
Therefore, I made the inference that the GM's obsession with the elf sister may be because he believes everything Aurill Gavis said..
but…….
“There is no reason not to believe it. At least the record's story was true..”
A very strange answer came back..
‘recorder……?’
It was the first time I heard the word.
***
What is a record stone.
‘Is it like the legacy of a great sage, like a fragment of a record sent to the past??’
I had a strong feeling that it was unknown but important information..
Maybe the key that can solve all my questions.
However, I quietly listened to the story without showing any signs of it..
“There is no one else but him. If not him, who else can clear the original difficulty level??”
Perhaps because I didn't know anything about the recorder, GM's story sounded like it was missing something in the middle..
But at least I knew one thing.
“No matter what anyone says, it's impossible without him..”
GM's beliefs are similar to those of a fanatic.
That's exactly what my aunt who was into a cult had in her eyes..
“…….”
As the person responsible for that belief, I feel some physiological discomfort first..
It was time to make a decision..
“Well then, tell me. Lion, are you really an ‘Elfnuna’??”
A question that has been repeated several times already.
I was quite worried..
If that blind faith and goodwill isn't acting, you can at least use it. Maybe I can put GM as my colleague.
“i am not him.”
However, in the end, this was the decision I made..
It would be a lie if I said I didn't covet the information about the record stone and the various foundations that GM has built over a long period of time.…….
‘yes this is correct.’
I decided that it would be right to at least research what a ‘record stone’ is and then answer that question. Most irreversible mistakes are caused by ignorance..
[You must not open the door to the abyss.]
……Something about what the witch said back then kept bothering me..
“…Is that so.”
Fortunately, GM easily agreed and moved on..
I wondered if there was some basis for pointing out and asking if it was me..
I guess it was just something I thought about just in case..
“Then please tell me. About 'Elfnuna'. Where is he now? what is the race—.”
In response to the subsequent barrage of questions, I spoke clearly..
“That's rude..”
“……yes?”
“Answering the first question honestly was a courtesy to you for keeping your promise to me..”
Simply put, this means that the reward for solving Lee Baek-ho's ban ends here..
“…….”
Looking at the GM with a mesmerized expression pricked my conscience, but I couldn't help it..
It's strange to pretend that you don't know anything here.?
Well, in times like this, it's best to just use the concept and move on..
“If you want my favor, show me favor too..”
“……You're telling me to pay the price..”
Investigator’s own rules that have been passed down from the round table.
“but… Isn't this so unfair??”
As expected, complaints came out from GM’s mouth..
But what should I do??
“I took a risk and solved Lee Baek-ho's ban. But it ends with one question—.”
“I got the wrong person.”
“……?”
“Do you really think so? Unraveling Lee Baek-ho's van in just a few seconds and the information about 'him' are of equal value.?”
“that…….”
The GM just became completely dumb, and this was the end of the conversation..
“If you understand, let's go.”
With those last words, I left the chat room..
***
Lee Han-soo's room after finishing the scam.
“Phew…….”
After sighing, I used the mouse to check the chat room..
[Long Live Korean Independence] - 2 people are online.
2My name is…….
One is Baekho Lee, and the other is Hyunbyeol..
Fortunately, it looks like they didn't leave because I didn't come right away..
‘Let's take a moment to think about it and then go in..’
I leaned back in my chair and replayed the conversation I had just had with the GM..
[There is no reason not to believe it. At least the record's story was true..]
Nothing is certain yet, but the reason Lee Baek-ho cares about his elf sister may be related to that record stone..
‘…If possible, I should talk to Baekho Lee this time too..’
Okay, it was a good idea to go to GM first..
After finishing organizing my thoughts, I clicked the mouse and entered the chat room..
“……That's not possible! If Hansoo finds out, I'll die.!”
“If only the two of us knew, how could Hansoo know?—.”
Two people sitting on a sofa in front of a fireplace and having a strange conversation. I was watching for a while to see something, but unfortunately, I noticed something from over there..
“Hehehe!”
Baekho Lee is surprised as if he has seen a ghost.
“…….”
Hyeonbyeol, who was next to me, also flinched and looked at me with that characteristic expression she makes when she makes a mistake..
“What are you doing??”
In response to my question, Lee Baek-ho got up and ran towards me and hastily made an excuse..
“brother! There is nothing wrong with me! Hyeonbyeol asked me to tell her about my brother's identity, so I just said no.!”
Somehow it seemed like that..
When I looked at Hyeonbyul, asking if it was true, Hyunbyul avoided my eyes and glared at Baekho Lee..
“…As expected, Lee Baek-ho was a person I could not relate to.?”
A voice that seems to only tell the truth without emotion.
“Haha, sister! It's not like that—.”
“Why am I Baekho Lee’s older sister??”
“yes? Earlier, I just told you to call me that.—.”
“Lee Baek-ho looks the same now as before.?”
“…….”
Every time Hyunbyeol said something, she cut off the words like a knife and let out a sharp voice, and Baekho Lee smiled awkwardly and gave a look as if asking for help..
‘……Well, I still kept the secret from Hyeonbyeol..”
Just when I was thinking of stepping in and sorting out the situation,.
‘No, wait a minute..’
A thought suddenly occurred to me..
Why should I defend him??
They were trying to save each other by killing each other, but when they got into trouble, they literally made a 'popping' sound and jumped out.?
‘Huh, I almost skipped over it without realizing it..’
I gathered my bearings, remembering the futility, anger, and shame I felt that day..
“Hyeonbyeol-ah.”
A voice that rings as low as the cold sinking emotions.
Hyeonbyeol flinched and answered..
“………why?”
“Just leave for a moment. I have something to talk about with him. Let's do what we do now and come back to it later..”
“all right…….”
Hyeonbyeol left the chat room without saying anything, perhaps because of her guilt..
and…….
“…….”
“…….”
There was an awkward atmosphere for a moment in the chat room where only the two of us were left..
As I was staring at him in that state, Baekho Lee was the first to open his mouth..
“Haha… brother… I'm still very upset?”
The airway was not full.
Are you mad, is this what you're saying here??
“Okay, let me conclude..”
“……?”
“He said he wasn't feeling well at the time so he would answer later.?”
“Ahaha… Meow… No, I mean Misha.…….”
Baekho Lee scratched his neck with an embarrassed expression..
However, rather than making you look funny, it only makes you more wary..
That's right, I know.
This seemingly capricious and frivolous guy actually makes very calculated decisions..
What you see now is all intentional..
“Well, I've been thinking about it.…….”
“…….”
“surprise! In the end, Baekho Lee decided to give it back! Wow! Clap clap clap! It's a slope, it's a slope!”
Is this guy really crazy??
“…….”
The moment he accepted it, he just looked at it with a straight face, thinking that he would be swept away by the atmosphere, but Lee Baek-ho paid it no mind and continued with his unique tension..
“How do you feel, bro? Do you understand my sincerity now? Was it really a joke at the time? Joke, joke! Just Kidding!”
“…….”
“Baby cha-am! Are you still angry? Just relax now. yes? You have to look at it from a global perspective! globally!”
“ha…….”
Finally, a sigh that I couldn't hold back came out of my mouth..
“uh! Sigh! Is it done? Are you relieved now? yes? Yes?”
“Why does sighing mean that??”
“Hey, you’re doing that again for no reason..”
“…….”
Now that I think about it, I've always been weak to this type..
I don't know if I could at least stick my fist in the mouth, but I guess that's not possible here either..
“Stop talking nonsense. So when are you going to give it back??”
“Anytime. Should I send it right away tomorrow??”
“uh. Send it right away. Don't tell me what happened between you and me. You can do it?”
“yes. From the beginning, I would have said that if I heard about my brother, I would go straight to him.?”
“you… How can you not speak like that??”
“yes? Why??”
“…….”
“Hehe, okay. I won't do it. Don't be angry. brother.”
“ha…….”
I tried my best not to get caught up in this atmosphere, but it wasn't easy..
I don't know if the situation took a turn for the worst, but isn't it true that Lee Baek-ho took a step back and made concessions?.
‘It would have been difficult if I had made a fuss and said I couldn't return it..’
“So we’re done talking about Missha? Now we can talk next.?”
“Next story?”
“yes Last time, if I sent Misha, he said he would listen to my request.?”
“It was about listening and seeing..”
“That's it. What has your brother got to lose??”
“That's up to me to decide. So tell me. What exactly can you do for me if I help you clear the 10th floor??”
“There are a lot. I've already done some things.”
“……?”
Lee Baek-ho opened his mouth with a triumphant expression when I gave him a look telling him to stop dragging his feet and speak quickly..
“Marquis of Tercerion.”
“prime minister?”
“yes. That bastard, you can’t touch him anymore..”
……What does this mean again??
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