Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 506
506Tue Basement 1st floor (2)
Berzak, Lord of the Abyss.
Hidden field boss that appears when the ninth Lord of Terror is defeated.
‘I thought it might end up like this... … . I never thought I'd be summoned.’
Only important things were quickly checked through the explorers gathered in front of the portal..
First of all, Berzak was summoned about an hour ago..
It is said that there will be little damage to the explorers on the first floor, who were worried inwardly..
1This is because many of the floor explorers realized that the situation was unusual around the fourth day and headed to the second floor.…….
“Still, there must have been many people who did not climb up and endured, or who did not have the ability to climb up.?”
“yes. That's right. So, 10 clans, including us, worked together to take the first floor explorers scattered throughout the floor and go up to the second floor..”
If there are people who summon class lords regardless of whether others die or not, then there are also people who save people even if they have nothing to gain..
Most of the explorers gathered in front of this were those who rescued explorers near the portal until the end and came up to the second floor when Berzak was summoned..
“So, Baron, you don’t have to worry too much. On the 6th day, I wandered around the first floor all day and barely found one person..”
Yeah, that's right…….
“You did a great job. It must not have been easy.”
“Whether it's easy or difficult, someone has to do it. And this is nothing compared to what the Baron has done..”
On the contrary, looking at the explorer looking up at me with respectful eyes gives me a pang of conscience..
Because I'm not that kind of person.
Even though I was aware of the possibility of Berzak being summoned, I went up to the third floor to do my job..
But, how did this happen again?.
“But the fact that you came out from the other side didn't mean that you also rescued other explorers??”
Suddenly a man asked me a question.
Before anyone could reply, the explorers let out an exclamation and began to convince themselves..
“Ah, I was wondering why and it turned out to be that.!.”
“indeed… Did they not only take you to the second floor, but also guide you so that you could get used to it?!”
“Unlike us, Baron Yandel doesn't need guild reputation... … . You would go that far..”
“I'm embarrassed. In fact, I was secretly hoping that when Berzak was summoned, the guild would publicly acknowledge this rescue act.…….”
uh…….
“…….”
I just smiled awkwardly without giving any answer..
「The character's reputation has increased by +1.」
「The character's reputation has increased by +1.」
「The character's reputation has increased by +1.…….」
「…….」
It didn't matter how I raised my reputation, but at least if this misunderstanding spreads, my alibi would be proven..
‘If I can get to hidden areas this way, there will always be people investigating my whereabouts..’
Of course, this made my conscience a little worse, but you can just ignore that..
I can tolerate pouring potion on cancer and torn flesh.?
“Well then, we have something to talk about for a moment..”
“Ah, yes… … ! If you have any questions, please ask me anytime.!”
After answering my questions, I left the group of explorers and had a discussion with my team members..
Given the situation, I was curious about the opinions of the members..
And the first among them was Amelia, who is also the spiritual leader of our clan..
“Emily, what do you want us to do in the future??”
“……Although it is dangerous, my honest feeling is that it would be a bit disappointing to give up like this..”
“So do you think it’s right to go through like this and get there??”
It takes a little over an hour to sprint from the Goblin Forest portal to where the tombstone was found..
Even if Berzak is summoned, it's not a place you can't go to..
However, Amelia spoke clearly..
“It depends on how certain you are of what you're trying to do. If the method works properly, it would be worth trying to break through..”
It was a completely understandable worry..
I worked hard to get through it, but if the portal doesn't open, I have to go back and forth again..
As distance and time increase, the probability of encountering Berzak also increases..
“If you are sure, can I say that you are in favor of going down??”
“Yeah, you can look at it that way..”
Okay, then Amelia agrees conditionally.…….
Next, I heard the opinions of other colleagues..
“I think it's worth going down even if that method doesn't work. Because we are no longer who we were then..”
“I’m like a fairy too! I worked hard to get up to the 3rd floor to save it, but wouldn't it be a waste to give up like this?!”
“Same goes for me. Whether it works or not, I think it would be a good idea to take this opportunity to test it for sure. Even if it doesn't work, you won't waste your time next time..”
Erwen, Einar, and Bersil unconditionally agree..
“I am… I will follow the leader’s wishes..”
“Okay, so tell me what you think. Because no one will say anything. Aren't you part of our clan too?.”
Was it valid to say you were a member of a clan?.
Auyen, who hesitated, cautiously opened his mouth..
“I am… It's the opposite. If it's Berzak... Isn’t it a monster that killed thousands of people back then…? … . If the leader and his wife were to get hurt, it would be a great loss to humanity.—.”
No, what does he say again?.
“Anyway, the opposite is true..”
“yes… That's right. My thoughts are mine alone, so please let them go to one ear..”
3 in favor, 1 against, and 1 conditional in favor?.
If you follow the majority, there is no need to listen to the rest, but first, every last person asked for their opinion..
“me? ah… Me, I… That, that…….”
Misha, who had been acting out of sorts throughout this expedition, stuttered for a while before finally giving his opinion..
I don't know why, but in that same tone of voice.
“Uh, I guess either way would be fine... … . Well, thinking back on that time, it seems dangerous... Well, if the portal opens, you too... It would be a good thing... … . Even if it doesn't open, is there any meaning in testing it? … . Uh, I guess either way will be helpful to you... … ? Yes… Yeah, that's what it feels like…….”
What on earth does he want to say?.
I just asked you to give your opinion.
“So you're saying it's abstention??”
“…Well, that's not it…….”
“or not? Speak straight. I just want to hear your thoughts.”
When I said strongly that there was no need to worry, Misha avoided my eyes and finally expressed his opinion..
“I think going down would be better... … . Yes, if only the method were certain.…….”
Simply put, it means that Missha will also vote for conditional approval. But I don’t know why he’s talking while glancing at Amelia..
‘……Was it right to express your opinion??’
I had that question for some reason, but I decided not to ask it here..
He'll need time to get used to it too..
“Okay, so there are three yes votes so it's a decision..”
“what? Mr. Yandel, what is your opinion??”
“The will of the clan is my will..”
Conversely, my will may become the clan's will..
When the clan leader votes, seven votes are counted..
Oh, by the way, when there were six members in total, there were six votes, but this time it increased to seven votes..
Anyway, this isn't important.…….
“Well then, let's go.”
Beyond, an unknown field flowing with milk and honey awaits us..
…maybe.
***
「1You have entered the Crystal Cave..」
***
The crystal cave that came down from the portal in reverse..
Originally, this was a dark area where crystals did not emit light, so I did not feel any changes as soon as I came down..
However, the moment I turned on the torch on my helmet,.
Grumbling-!
You can see the dark fog hanging around, showing that the first floor is different from usual..
「Field Effect - Abyssal Fog is applied.」
「All active effects are disabled.」
「Horsepower efficiency is reduced by 1/4.」
「Monsters exposed to the fog of the abyss evolve into superior beings..」
Hehe, it's been a while since this fog has been here.
At that time, I even thought that this fog would really be my grave..
I never thought I would come back again with my own feet..
“What are you doing? Please follow along. I might step on a trap, so just follow the path I took.”
After a moment of adjusting to the darkness around me, I started running ahead. It was a tactic that only I, who could play the roles of guide and tank at the same time, could do..
Just like that day too.
Because this is a place where those who lead die..
It is impossible to detect the Abyss Goblin's trap in advance with the naked eye or magic..
Just like this.
rattly.
The moment I heard the sound of something stepping on the bare floor.
「The character stepped on a [random trap].」
The trap is triggered and a random skill of level 5 or lower is cast..
And this…….
Grumbling-!
Well, looking at the damage inflicted on the body and the form, it must be [Tail Flame], a level 6 skill..
“Yandel, are you okay??”
To be honest, it stings quite a bit..
Compared to the time, the overall specifications are much higher, but there is only one stat that has decreased..
‘Afterwards, I need to quickly set the anti-horsepower setting..’
By erasing the essence of the Manticore, the ‘anti-magic power’ has decreased even further..
It was possible to fill in a significant portion by using [Giantization], but since the active skill is sealed here, even that is not possible..
“never mind. Isn’t it only an hour away?.”
I just have to endure it.
“Behel—laaaaaaa!”
Run through a passage full of transparent traps under the protection of the ancestral spirits..
Still, there was one thing better than then..
Kakak-!
The skills that come with physical damage are at a truly tickling level..
Magic-type skills were more painful than before, so it ended up being Jo Sam-sam's simulation..
ta da da dat-!
I run, step on the trap, and run again..
Even if you are not thirsty, regularly pour a bottle of potion into your mouth..
However, there is no sudden improvement in health like before..
This is because the higher the stat, the less the total amount that can be recovered from one potion bottle.…….
「The character's health is below 50%..」
After about 40 minutes of running, the passive activated..
「Passive skill [Hero's Path] increases all resistance and resistance values..」
But with this turned on, it became bearable..
You can speed it up a bit more.
As I was speeding up the car with that thought in mind, I heard my colleagues muttering behind me..
“that day… I think I know why that guy became so famous..”
“Iknow, right. I also heard about it... … . I never thought it would be like this…….”
Amelia and Bersil, who had only heard about the day's events, were looking at me with tears in their eyes..
‘Well, it still seems like a compliment.…….’
To be honest, I was a little embarrassed..
There was no other choice to live at that time..
Also, above all else, I had the ability to do so..
[Everyone, everyone is crazy! I think someone would at least admit that!! uh? A hero?]
[Nimiral······. Still, I feel pitiful. Because in the end, someone has to do it..]
Unlike those guys who stepped on the trap at the front and died while advancing..
I didn't have to worry about stepping on a trap and dying..
So, I was able to step on the trap and move forward braver than anyone else..
Like right now.
「The character's health is below 40%..」
I started to feel dizzy, but I kept my eyes wide open so as not to lose my concentration. Well, the Abyss Goblins aren't the only ones to worry about now..
‘Berzak... Fortunately, it seems to be far away..’
So far, I haven't met the 'Watcher of the Abyss' that acts as the eye of Berzak..
That means he's a long way away right now..
“excuse me… What would it have been like to come down an hour before closing, take a test, and if not, take advantage of the closed release phenomenon and return to the city??”
Bersil seemed to have suddenly thought of such an idea and came up with his opinion belatedly, but in fact, he had thought of it all long ago..
If you time it right, you don't have to make a round trip..
but…….
“If that were the case, it would have been more difficult. By then, there won't be many people left on the first floor. Inevitably, I would have to meet him. Yandel must have thought about that before making the decision..”
Yes, Amelia, you understand..
I didn't just come down without even thinking about it..
「The character's health is below 30%..」
「The character's health is below 20%..」
「Due to the passive skill [Hero's Path], the increase in all resistance and tolerance values reaches the maximum..」
Soon, the passive began to reach maximum efficiency..
We reached our destination after running for a little over an hour..
My stamina was greatly reduced, but other than that there were no major problems..
I didn't even meet Berzak..
It is no exaggeration to say that, except for me, all my colleagues are in excellent condition..
but…….
‘Nimiral.’
Just because there were no problems in the process, there is no guarantee that the results will be the same..
The problem was where we arrived..
“…Hey, Baron Yandel.?”
“……It's a giant! A giant came here with his men.!”
“Did they find a way to open the door??”
What, why are there so many people? At first glance, it looks like there are more than a dozen people..
As someone who ran hard thinking that of course no one would be there, I couldn't understand at all..
A place that even small children found before day 3.
I even had the wall shattered before I left, so of course I didn't expect it to be kept secret..
But no matter what, it's still like that?
‘What is everyone doing here when even Berzak has been summoned??’
I tried to hide my devastated feelings and asked the man closest to me..
“There you are bald.”
“Me, me?”
“What is everyone doing here??”
The man tilted his head and answered as if he had just heard a strange question..
“Are you waiting for the portal to open? Who knows, maybe someone will catch the Lord of the Abyss. Otherwise, it might be opening right before closing.!”
“……If Berzak appears here?”
“I guess you shouldn't take that kind of risk! It's about finding hidden areas.!”
I was speechless at the words that sounded so innocent..
“As Baron Yandel knows,…….”
“…….”
“Isn't that exploration?!”
For the first time in my life, I felt skeptical about being an explorer..
I've always thought that there were a lot of people with screws missing, but.
“It's a presumptuous thing to say... … . Does the Baron know how to open a portal??”
I never thought there would be so many crazy people.
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