Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 47
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230,000 in pure magic stone exchange.
The equipment cost for a party of 4 yellow hair is 800,000..
In addition to the 5 million won in settlement money received from the guild, an additional 1 million was obtained through blackmail..
In addition, up to 30,000 in compensation received from the inn owner..
‘Although the Golden Mask costs about 500,000 stones... I decided to keep this, so I passed..’
If you subtract from this value the 300,000 stones distributed to Einar and the 150,000 stones thrown on the ground yesterday(?), you get your current wealth..
‘66110,000 stones…….’
In fact, under the calculation of maintaining the current standard of living, a large sum of money is enough to avoid having to enter the labyrinth for the next three years..
Of course, this is a possible calculation since taxes are relatively low in the early stages, but anyway..
‘If you subtract an additional 70,000 stone from this for monthly living expenses... The actual total budget would be around 6.54 million stones..’
The night before, I hurried my steps, remembering the items on the shopping list I had prepared in advance..
Well, that doesn’t mean I actually walked to my destination..
“2Is this a 10-person carriage heading to the district??”
“right.”
Arriving at the public platform, I paid the fare of 500 stone and boarded a carriage that seats 10..
The original price per person is 250 stone.…….
The reason is that the barbarian is so big that more than one person can ride it..
‘Shit.’
I felt resentful for some reason.
All the more so because it is a reason that cannot be refuted..
“Im here.”
As I sat in my seat and drooled, I arrived at Zone 2, the northern hemisphere of Commelby, a commercial district..
Time taken was approximately 4 hours.
If it had been possible to cross District 1 Royal Road Karnon, it would have been cut in half.…….
‘With my current level of fame, there will be no choice..’
First, we grabbed a quick meal at a nearby restaurant, then headed to our destination following the city map we had purchased in advance..
Finding it was easier than I thought.
After not walking too long, I started to see a magnificent building in the distance..
[Alminus Central Exchange]
One of the most used facilities when playing games.
central exchange.
The advantage is that there is no need to wander around the city selling items in person, and it is convenient to find specific items..
However, a usage fee is charged instead..
“Are you registered for consignment sales??”
“no. I came to search for goods.”
After taking a number and waiting for a while, I submitted the previously prepared documents to the exchange staff..
“There are a total of 12 items that meet the criteria. Would you like to check the information??”
“Of course.”
For reference, the search fee per item is 3,000 stones..
After paying and waiting for a while, the employee took out some documents and brought them to me..
“After checking the contents, tell the staff member over there what item you want and he or she will guide you to where the actual item is located..”
In the game, you just had to press the purchase button, but in reality, it works like this. It is acceptable that a system like this would incur a usage fee..
Because labor costs are high.
‘Anyway, let’s check it out first..’
Like the countless other users crowded nearby, I sat down in an empty seat and checked the documents..
Since there were only 12 items that met the conditions, it didn't take long to read them all..
“I'd like to take a look at this item here.”
I chose the item with the most reasonable price on the list and headed to the storage unit with the help of the staff..
And after checking for any defects several times, I bought it with cash without hesitation..
[expandable backpack]
Storage area: Grade 8
Shape: Standard medium backpack
Enchantment: Automatic organizing, individual cashiering, lighter weight (lower weight))
Selling price: 2.5 million stones
expandable backpack.
It is a little different from the commonly referred to sub-space, but at my current level of wealth, this is a good feeling..
First of all, even if the storage area is level 8, it will be three times the size of the extra large backpack I used.…….
‘All 3 sets of enchantments are included..’
If you think about it, it's all worth it..
It is said that 'automatic organization', which stores inserted items in the optimal shape, can be removed without giving up..
‘‘Light weight’ is close to a necessity..
Think about it. No matter how wide the space becomes, it is meaningless if the weight remains the same..
‘…In that sense, the same applies to individual withdrawals and withdrawals..’
This is an expandable backpack that I purchased for convenience..
However, if there is no ‘individual deposit/withdrawal’ function, you must do last-in-first-out in the order you put it in..
‘It was so uncomfortable in the game, but it's probably not a joke in real life..’
Well, it's a bit disappointing that it's in the form of a backpack.…….
To hope that far would be without conscience..
Deciding to be satisfied at this point, I carried the backpack I purchased and returned to where I came from..
And then I searched for other items as well..
The remaining budget is now about 4 million stones..
「Character is wearing an expandable backpack.」
「Inventory increases significantly.」
Now that we've taken care of convenience to this extent, it's time to increase actual force..
***
400ten thousand stones.
It's enough to buy a full set of steel plate armor, and it's enough to raise you to level 3 at once if you receive the Immortal seal..
Either way is not a bad choice…….
I didn't choose any of them.
Well, things have changed.
(P) Source of Darkness — Resists death if the heart is intact.
I ate the unplanned essence of a vampire..
Thanks to that, I am now a body that cannot die as long as my heart is healthy..
In other words, the choice to strengthen the immortal imprint or to fit parts such as gaiters is bound to be less efficient compared to the money..
After careful consideration, I made my final decision..
‘Let’s raise the tier of equipment instead..’
Commonly referred to as the upper tier.
In other words, we decided to purchase equipment made of level 2 metal instead of steel, which is level 1 metal..
「The character wears a breastplate made of lithium..」
「Overall item level increases by +270.」
lithium.
One of the second-tier metals that is twice as light and harder than regular steel.
The special features are that the metal is white and that it is ridiculously expensive..
‘One breastplate costs 1.91 million stones.…….’
The form of the breastplate purchased through the exchange was identical to the steel half armor sold for scrap metal, but the price was more than five times higher..
‘Well, it's a level 2 material that you have to be a level 4 explorer to use, so isn't it natural??’
Among the various pieces of equipment, the reason why the breastplate was chosen as the top priority was simple..
The safer the heart is, the more the benefits of the passive skill [Source of Darkness] are maximized..
One way or another, safety is paramount, so there was no way there would be any disagreement up to this point..
However, concerns continued until the moment I confirmed the purchase of the second equipment..
「The character wears a large battle shield made of lithium..」
「Overall item level increases by +315.」
Do you change your weapon, or buy a new shield that you sold for scrap metal?.
After careful consideration, I purchased the shield for 2.1 million stones..
There are many reasons, but to name just the main ones:…….
‘Now there's no need for me to add deals..’
Until now, only two-person teams and duos have entered the labyrinth..
However, to go further upstairs, you must play as a team of at least 4 people..
In other words, it is more effective to protect your colleagues by holding a shield and acting as a human barrier..
‘Vampire essence is not even the essence of the dealer position..’
Above all, unlike weapons, shields are not only equipment that can be used continuously even after obtaining ‘the essence’.…….
Now I feel empty without my shield..
Well, my pockets were empty instead..
‘Hmm, now the equipment is starting to shine..’
For some reason, when I looked in the mirror, I automatically felt enriched..
Is this also a change that occurred after becoming a barbarian??
***
「Bjorn Jandel」
level: 3
Physical: 155 / Mental: 90/ Ability: 115
Item Level: 683 (New +585)
Total Combat Index: 527.75 (New +146.25)
Obtained Essence: Corpse Golem - Rank 7 / Vampire (Guardian) - Rank 5
***
By the time I finished my reasonable spending, it was already dinner time..
After having another meal at the restaurant where I had lunch, I took a carriage and returned to District 13 where my accommodation was located..
And then the day was over..
‘The travel time is this long…….’
Later, when I make a lot of money, maybe I should move to a more central area..
There are a few inconveniences about living in the outskirts..
Even though I came a little deeper this time, I still have to go a long way to Dimension Square..
‘In the end, is it all about money?…….’
As I spent a lot of money today, I went to sleep determined to make money..
And the next morning.
‘Since I've finished what needs to be dealt with right now, let's go there again soon..’
Like a faithful barbarian, I woke up early in the morning and headed to the library..
It is a habit of Korean gamers to work hard in their spare time. Well, this isn't a game, it's reality, so it's hard work..
I still lack common sense and knowledge here..
‘In that sense, when I find a house in the future, it would be nice if it were close to the library..’
Books are food for the soul.
Isn't it because I read books at the library that I was able to make reasonable purchases at the exchange in the first place?.
‘What was the title of the book??’
I don't remember the title, but it was a book that recorded the average trading price of goods on the exchange for 10 years..
It was hard to read because there were so many numbers, but there was no better textbook to learn about market values..
As I was walking while thinking about various things, I soon arrived at my destination..
Nothing has changed since I came before..
The smell of books wafting through the entire building, the numerous Anchovies with glasses who arrived earlier than me, and this librarian with a sleepy face sitting at the counter..
“It's been a while.”
When I said hello like the last time I saw her, the librarian looked at me and gave me a strange look..
Then I mutter one word softly..
“…how?”
Ah, did you see that?.
“Hehe, it's lithium armor and shield. In total, we gave 4 million stones. Oh, and the thing on your back is an expandable backpack.—”
“Parsitiev.”
Well, the joke still doesn't work..
After casting the spell, I left behind the chronically fatigued librarian who started dozing off again and headed into the library..
But is it because I have good equipment??
I can feel people's eyes everywhere more than usual..
Most of them contain a look of awe..
I'm not sure, but it would be embarrassing to think otherwise, so let's just think that way..
‘…Was it a bit much to come to the library wearing gear??’
maybe so.
But if you think about it, what else?.
I'm a barbarian.
I decided to just ignore it and mind my own business, and picked up a bunch of books while thinking of keywords..
[Establishment and development of the explorer guild]
[Predator Judgment Casebook III]
[Legal Terms Dictionary Reading Comprehension]
[The Birth of Mozlan]
[……]
[……]
Is it because I almost got falsely accused this time??
Perhaps interest in the explorer guild, royal institutions, laws, etc. is growing..
Isn’t there a famous saying in the gaming world?.
If you don't know, you have no choice but to be right..
So, I have no choice but to learn somehow..
Growling-!
As I was going out about every 4 hours, eating a meal, and reading a book, the sun set again..
I decided to read the book I hadn't read yet tomorrow and returned to my dorm..
A letter arrived, unlike usual..
The sender is the Explorers Guild.
It said that Hikurod Murad wanted to meet with me..
‘I can't go to the library tomorrow.’
After about an hour, I wiped my shield and breastplate with a dry cloth, then lay down on the bed and fell asleep..
***
Even though I woke up early, the time showed up so I overslept for the first time in a while..
It was a little after noon.
After a quick wash, I headed to the meeting place..
rattle-!
A store that serves as an inn, restaurant, and bar.
1As I entered the hall on the first floor, I saw quite a few people eating and chatting..
After looking around the room for a while, I found the person I was looking for. Anyway, the dwarves are so small that you can't see them.?
I wish they would just stand and eat from now on..
Isn’t that what it is anyway?.
“It’s been a while, Hikurod..”
“under! You are so right! It was marked as level 7 so I thought it was okay.—”
The dwarf who greeted me with a smile suddenly looked at me and was shocked..
“No, what kind of equipment are you using??”
Ah, I guess you saw it too..
I answered as if it was no big deal..
“Oh, this? As you can see from this white glow, it is armor and shield made of lithium. And the thing on my back is an expandable backpack, but it's nothing special, so I took this opportunity to buy one..”
Really, it's no big deal..
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