Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 52
52Hwa Team Banpoon (2)
Grumbling-!
The heat can be felt even from a distance of about 10 meters..
And the acrid smell that tickles your nose.
Exciting-!
As soon as my brain recognized the current situation, my heart tightened..
‘If this fell on our heads…….’
It's probably all gone.
“I'm ready for battle!”
The moment the dwarf, who was dazed by the sudden situation, shouted, explorers appeared from the side of the bush..
The number is five in total..
Four people were forming a formation as if they were guarding a wizard..
‘Sir, just looking at it, it doesn’t look like it’s at the 3rd floor level.…….’
Why are these bastards here??
As I was praying in my head that it wasn't just a plunderer, the three-eyed beastman chuckled as he saw us ready for battle..
And said in an overbearing tone.
“This orc colony is the territory of the Dzarwi Clan, so leave for another place..”
‘clan?’
Somehow, everyone wears the same seal on their chest..
‘Nimmi…….’
I couldn't help but curse..
It's not that I don't understand what these guys are doing..
‘3It's called hunting ground control on the floor.?’
Sir, wasn’t this content originally available from at least the 5th floor?.
***
[Dungeons & Stones] is a single game..
But surprisingly, there is controlled content..
At first, it appears to prevent movement between maps before beating the main episode, but later, if a clan is created, the player can also control the hunting ground..
Of course, since this requires a huge amount of manpower, it is a loss unless it is a habitat for a few rare mobs and boss mobs..
‘But it is controlled from the 3rd floor.?’
I can't understand it with my head.
Are you saying that you can gain it by controlling a level 7 monster and then use it?.
Just look at that wizard..
It is a waste to use high-ranking personnel who can use such magic to barely catch orcs..
“…I understand that Dzarwi is a clan that operates on the 6th floor and above. But why are you in an orc colony??”
The dwarf also asked carefully, wondering if this was the first time he had heard of this..
But the answer that came back was only cold..
“There's no reason to explain it to you guys..”
Oh, I see..
I was convinced, but the dwarf wasn't..
Even though we were on the same team and showed a lot of foolish behavior, this guy is also an explorer..
Sensitive to matters of self-interest.
Even more so if the cause is external rather than internal..
“I heard that in the case of some clans, the royal family grants them rights within the labyrinth in recognition of their achievements. But I have never heard that this is the territory of the Dzarwi Clan. Worst of all, you don't even know if you are actually one of them..”
Since the opponent was the opponent, the dwarf presented his questions as logically as possible..
It was definitely a straight story..
It was clear that they were much higher level explorers than us based on their equipment and the level of magic we just saw, but there was no evidence that they were members of that clan..
but…….
‘I think it's right to just stand out.…….’
Honestly, I'm more scared if it's not.
Isn't it clear that large clans are concerned about external views, but impersonators have no such thing?.
“You're telling an interesting story..”
Soon the beastman made an unpleasant expression and rolled his eyes..
However, even the dwarf did not lose..
“I tend to hear that often..”
As the silent fight dragged on and the tension gradually increased,.
plod.
I felt something approaching from behind..
I checked and it was none other than Missha..
But why is he suddenly so close behind me??
As if hiding from something…….
“…You can't believe it, you're half a penny?”
When the beastman frowned and asked, I felt him flinch behind me..
What, it was really hidden.?
“Oh, oh my burning…….”
Misha stuttered and quietly walked next to me..
At this, the beastman's expression became even more crumpled..
“I would have told you not to call me that outside.?”
“Sorry, sorry.”
“Tsk, I was afraid it wasn't half a penny, so I said,.”
Misha couldn't say anything and lowered his head in response to the beastman's sarcasm..
As expected, it seems that they were so close that they couldn't call each other Banpun..
‘Anyway, what is the relationship between the two? Is this really a family??’
When such questions arose, the magician on the other side, who was holding the weight from behind, asked calmly:.
“Just in case, I ask, is that lady your sister??”
“Yes, for now.”
As the beastman nodded politely, the wizard smoothed his shiny beard..
“Hmm, I owe Lord Carlstein a debt. Besides, if it's your younger brother, you can't call him a stranger, so they are a special exception.—”
“There's no need for that..”
“huh? but…….”
The beastman once again flatly refused the wizard's consideration..
“Your father won't mind either. I can't tell you the reason because it's a family affair..”
A cold voice with a hint of stubbornness.
“If you say so, I get it..”
The wizard also changed his mind and nodded without saying anything. However, I thought it would be okay to explain the reason.?
“Hey you guys.”
He took a step forward and opened his mouth in a reproving tone..
“Due to internal circumstances within the clan, the essence of the Orc warrior was urgently needed. If things go well, you will be able to hunt here from the next cycle, so just go somewhere else this time. Well, or go to the outskirts where the Great Warrior doesn't appear..”
Perhaps because he was a wizard, he spoke much more softly than the beastman... Well, in the end, it still means to tell us to go away..
“I refuse.”
The dwarf shook his head..
And he taunted the other person with an uncharacteristically sharp tone of voice..
“It looks like you are claiming your rights without royal recognition, so what reason would there be for us to look into your clan's situation? And you know that what you're doing is illegal in the first place.?”
“…illegal?”
Was it a particularly offensive word??
“A wise explorer would know when to be careful with what he says..”
The gentle wizard's eyes turned fierce..
However, did they want to avoid leaving any room for problems in the future?.
“Rather, when have we broken the law? We're just being considerate that if we stay here, there won't be any monsters left for you to hunt, so it would be better to go somewhere else.?”
Although I said it differently, my interpretation is that if we don't leave, they will do everything in their power to interfere with the hunt..
The dwarf must have understood this as he pursed his lips with an angry look on his face..
“Shit…….”
What if they forcibly kick you out or injure you?.
These parts are not clearly specified by the Labyrinth Law..
This means that you will not receive any help from the law..
‘The problem is that you tried to rely on the law in the first place..’
I feel sorry for the dwarf who tried to protect our team's rights at all costs, but I wanted to step down from the beginning..
Isn’t the labyrinth a place where the powerful become the law?.
If you forget this and do something for no reason, even mice and birds can disappear without you noticing..
‘By this point, he must have realized that it is not the time to show off his pride, so it would be better to coax him away..’
When observing the situation and deciding on the next course of action,.
“Don't worry, I'll take care of this..”
Suddenly, Dwalki intervened..
While spitting out words that are completely incomprehensible.
‘You want to solve it? What is he talking about??’
There wasn't even a part I dared to point out..
However, without even having time to question the meaning of his words, Dwalki smiled and approached the other wizard..
“Hahaha! Nice to meet you, senior..”
“…senior? Have we ever met??”
“That's not the case, but as a fellow student who decided to dedicate his life to the study of magic,—”
“Okay, so who are you??”
Was this harsh reaction unexpected??
Dwalki hesitated for a moment, then forced a smile and answered..
“Hahaha, my name is Riol Warb Dwarki, a level 8 wizard recognized by the royal family of Lafdonia.—”
“I did something, and it was trash..”
“…yes?”
Displeasure appeared on the wizard's face..
No, it seemed to me that he was more uncomfortable than when the word 'illegal' was mentioned, and the wizard seemed to have no intention of hiding those feelings this time..
“What is magic? Give your life? Isn't that something to say to a trash person who just learned a few basic spells and makes a living by pretending to be a wizard and performing tricks on the street? I'm appalled by your shamelessness, so please don't say something like that..”
Sharp criticism pouring down like rapid fire.
‘Is it because he's a wizard? The wording is no joke.’
While I was impressed by the wizard's apnea handling, I was worried about Dwalki. I think I would go crazy if I heard something like that in front of my face.…….
“…Turn it off, turn it off!”
Oh, you're already gone..
When I check to the side, I see Dwalki not even breathing properly and his eyes twitching..
The sight of the mouth slightly opening and closing repeatedly is reminiscent of a fish thrown into the sand..
The dwarf, who witnessed his best friend's mental breakdown, couldn't hold back and exploded..
“Hey! Isn't this a bit harsh?!”
“I'm just telling the truth?”
“what? just tell the truth?”
The dwarf has stiff veins on his neck..
It's not unusual for your eyes to shine with life..
And as soon as it is detected.
“Let's see. Let's see.—!”
I grabbed the dwarf by the back and lifted him up..
He then immediately confiscated the battle hammer he was holding in his hand..
But, as expected,.
Chichichit-!
A numb sensation comes from my fingertips..
「Hikurod Murad casted [Electric Lightning].」
Fuck, is this baby really turned around?.
I muttered quietly, trying to suppress my anger as much as possible..
“Wake up, Hikurod..”
Just now, we almost all died..
***
“You have a good colleague. I will live my whole life being grateful to that barbarian. Because he saved you all.”
“…….”
Did the dwarf finally come to his senses??
The guy consistently did not respond to the wizard's sarcasm and hurriedly left with the team. And as soon as we reached the outskirts, he bowed briefly to us..
“I'm sorry. I lost my temper and got excited. If it wasn't Bjorn like he said,…….”
They're probably all dead.
At first glance, they didn't seem to be magnanimous enough to let those who attacked first go away unharmed..
“You just committed a rash act that almost led to the destruction of your entire team..”
Rotmiller reprimanded in a strong tone..
“…I have no shame.”
As if he knew his mistake, the dwarf bowed his head without making any excuses..
To be honest, I was hoping that Rottmiller wouldn't stop there and blame him more strongly..
but……
“As a result, nothing happened, so I won't say any more..”
Rotmiller was too mentally unstable to serve as a military commander..
“And although it was just careless, I personally think it was a good thing that I stepped up in a situation where my teammate was being ignored..”
I never understood..
It's not enough to pour out insults, but in the meantime, give me a compliment.?
‘Shouldn’t we at least cut the distribution and make this expedition a free service??’
Mistakes must be punished and rewarded.
That way you won't make the same mistake.
So, I was thinking about such a realistic plan, but the atmosphere wasn't right to say it out loud..
‘Damn, am I weird??’
When Rotmiller showed his mischievous side and forgave the dwarf, the atmosphere around him became strange..
It's hard to describe, the atmosphere that bothered me the most since I was young..
“…I'm sorry too. If it weren't for me, things might have turned out better..”
The first person to be swept up in the atmosphere was none other than Misha..
“Oh, how could that be possible?!”
The second was Dwalki..
Dwalki was startled by Misha's self-blame and waved with both arms. And even though he stuttered, he spoke steadfastly..
“Me, I… Of course, what I say isn't always the right answer... … ! I think I was kicked out because of you! So don't ever think like that.!”
It wasn't a very fancy consolation, but the emotions mixed in it were conveyed sincerely to everyone..
Was that why??
“I… I don’t know why you don’t like talking about family?”
Misha suddenly started talking about himself..
“I am treated like a person who does not exist in my house. Maybe there are people who can guess why..”
Misha looked at our facial expressions..
Rottmiller, perhaps one of those who guessed, avoided my gaze first, so I pretended not to know either..
Fairies deal with spirits..
Dwarves with the blessing of armor have increased efficiency when handling number items, and barbarians have a spirit imprint..
Likewise, in addition to having an unusually high basic agility stat, the beastmen also have racial characteristics..
“I am the only one in my family who could not make a contract with a 'soul beast'.”
soul water.
Beastmen can make contracts with ancient beasts called by those names..
And the forms of contracts vary..
You can summon them to fight together, use them to increase your physical abilities, or use blessings to use the special abilities of the beast..
Of course, not all prisoners are possible..
Only a few talented beasts are chosen by the spirit beasts..
However, the problem here is…….
‘I guess this means he is of tribal leader bloodline..’
A direct descendant of the Karlstein family, the tribal chieftain family..
In other words, it is a big problem that she, a pureblood, cannot handle the 'soul tree'. It is not simply a matter of talent or not, but it is circumstantial evidence that raises doubts about the bloodline itself..
“When I was young, I got along well with my brothers. But things changed when I became an adult and couldn't make a contract with the spirit tree. Everyone called me Banpoon. Only half of the blood was mixed.…….”
child born through infidelity.
Because her mother had passed away early, no one could know the truth, and Misha could not bear those gazes and left home. She devoted herself exclusively to martial arts and slowly grew as an explorer..
“Thank you for bringing up a difficult story..”
When the short but long story was over, the dwarf patted Misha in an unusually serious manner..
Misha also didn't act as harsh as before..
Rather, it should be said that it resembles a domesticated cat.?
“As for Hikurod… He thought of us as colleagues and got really angry..”
What, that's how it goes?
The emotional line continues again and again, making it difficult for a pessimist like me to follow..
“Hahaha! Since you say that, I guess I should tell you my story too. My dream was to become a blacksmith. But because I didn't have any talent, I couldn't get a job as an apprentice for 10 years. That’s why I became an explorer only when I was over 30! Still, I had to make money, so I thought it was time to run away..”
The dwarf must have been impressed by Misha's confession and calmly told his story, followed by Dwalki..
“Well, there's no one like me who doesn't have talent. Although I was able to enter magic due to my family's financial circumstances, I was unable to enter the Magic Tower due to my limited talent. Maybe if I was a proper wizard... I'm sure he had some respect for me too..”
Dwalki then revealed that his goal is to earn money as an explorer and learn more magic..
And I thought the story would end here…….
“I've been on several teams so far, but this is the first time I've been in a situation like this..”
Rotmiller, who had been silent, smiled and revived the dying embers..
“I also have something to apologize for. When Murad and Miss Karlstein talked about annual leave the other day, I got angry without even realizing it..”
“Well, did something like that happen??”
“exactly. It was my ugly jealousy that caused it. Without knowing that each person had their own circumstances, I thought that both of them were lucky enough to be born into different races, but complained about being slow or fast..”
Human explorers also have advantages.
First of all, you can use an auror, become a spiritist, a wizard, or a priest..
Some people are born with a body as large as a barbarian..
In fact, every race has its strengths..
But in the end, this is just a possibility, a story of a few with special talents..
“Hahaha! So our team is all half-hearted? That's actually a good thing, because it means we won't have to feel intimidated when we see each other in the future..”
Soon the dwarf smiled awkwardly and revived the calm atmosphere..
And in those words—
“I'm sure it's like that too.”
Dwalki, a talentless wizard, was delighted..
“I will work harder from now on to help the team.!”
Also, I was impressed by the beastman who was born as a pureblood and cannot handle the spirit tree..
“I don't plan on doing it on the 3rd day of the first trip, but I hope this team lasts as long as possible..”
Rotmiller, an 8-year human explorer who was the pinnacle of mediocrity, was the same. Everyone acknowledged their own shortcomings, spoke openly, and comforted each other..
As a result, attention naturally focused on me, who had not confessed anything yet..
“…….”
“…….”
A look as if you are missing something.
‘Uh, I don't have anything like that.…….’
I think I need to say something first to avoid becoming an outcast on the team.…….
I was so embarrassed by all the gazes that were gathered around me that I ended up spitting out whatever came out of my mouth..
“Me, I don't have a mother!”
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