Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 556
556Tuesday first clear (1)
bellarios.
A grade 3 monster with a skill specialized in defending against magic damage, which was my only weakness..
The basic stats of this essence are as follows..
constant horsepower +200.
A level of high resistance power that cannot be found in any other monster..
and…….
All attribute sensitivity +30.
Water, fire, wind, earth, etc. Sensitivity that amplifies the efficiency of any attribute skill used.
‘This is everything.’
These two stats are all given to Belarios..
If something more were added here, the balance would become strange..
‘Tsk.’
I always feel this way, but I wonder what it would have been like if I had developed tolerance instead of sensitivity..
Of course, sensitivity itself is extremely valuable and is a very important stat in this game.…….
Wouldn't you know if you raised Flame Baba and Earth Baba?.
Unfortunately, there is little use for Shield Baba..
‘The only thing that applies now is storm gauche..’
[Eye of the Storm], which was classified as a wind attribute, and [Origin], a water attribute. The performance of these two skills would have increased further due to the influence of sensitivity..
It's a skill that will be erased someday, so it doesn't mean much..
‘…What matters is skill.’
It's a shame that the stats don't include dual stats or resistance values, but considering the skills, it's not a big shame..
All you have to do is fill the stats.
(P) Ring of Circulation — When a level 3 or higher monster dies within the radius, the stats increase with a certain probability..
Passive that increases stats.
In some ways, it is similar to the Manticore's [Inheritance], which increases stats when consuming magic stones, but there is a crucial difference..
[[The circle of circulation] has no limits..
Well, as the stat increases, the probability of activation decreases, so it hardly increases after the total exceeds 400..
anyway.
(A) Scale of Greed — Additional compensation is added in proportion to anti-magic power.
Ultimately, the core of this essence is active..
‘35 from Deep Sea Giant, 20 from Bayon, 80 from Ogre, 80 from Belarios. 200.’
Here’s what I got from erasing [Hereditary] 40.
And what I got as an elixir while going through the crack was 8.…….
‘gun 383.’
But it doesn't end here.
383If you add 30% with the Earth Dragon Blessing,…….
‘497.9.’
Unfortunately, the number is slightly less than 500..
Here, however, the reason why [Giantization] is a core skill appears once more..
That's because the Earth Dragon blessing didn't even exist in the Shield Baba training method in the first place..
「The character casted [Giant].」
「The character's physique increases, and threat and physical values increase in proportion to size..」
I didn't go so far as to make it gigantic with [Transcendence], and I didn't make the stats jump again with [Wild Eruption]..
At this rate, it should already be over 500..
「The character casted [Scale of Greed].」
As soon as the skill is used, blue scales appear on the barbarian's thick skin..
“Oh oh! Bjorn evolves into a Lizardman!”
Well, I'm sad that he's a lizardman..
I looked down at my body that had changed in an instant and smiled..
「The character's magic power is over 500..」
「All magic damage taken is reduced by 50%.」
「Physical resistance increases in proportion to absorbed magic damage..」
I finally got my hands on the Barbarian Dragon mode..
***
After drinking the essence and using the skill myself, I was thrilled for a moment..
“I sincerely congratulate the Baron on his achievement. But for now, I would like you to resume your mission..”
With Jerome's words that set the mood ablaze, I had to be dragged out to the hunting ground again..
Ugh, I guess someone is a fool who only knows the mission..
It was a bit obnoxious, but considering efficiency, it wasn't that bad..
「Ban Tao was defeated.」
「Killed an Elder Wyvern.」
「Defeated Fleetwinder…….」
Now, the more you catch grade 3 monsters, the more you gain..
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo-!
When I catch about seven or so, an angel ring-like thing forms above my head and attracts the light that disappeared after being killed..
[This was the effect when [Circle of Circulation] was activated..
I didn't find it too surprising, perhaps because I'd seen it work on Auyen a few times..
「Resistance permanently increases by +1..」
「Natural regeneration is permanently increased by +1.」
But since there is no system message, I don't know what happened. From now on, I'll have to go to the magic tower periodically and check my stats..
There is a high probability that the physical stats will have increased, but.
‘It might have been a little close this time, let's stick closer from now on..’
[There is an activation mechanism in [Circle of Circulation].
If the slain monster is within a 1m radius, the probability of physical stats increasing increases significantly, and if it is within a 5m radius, it is completely random..
There is research showing that if you fall more than a 10m radius, you will receive a probability correction for the stats related to your special ability..
Oh, of course I did the research..
“Pause! Team 3 and Temporary Team 4 alternate duties with Teams 1 and 2.!”
How long has it been like that?.
Soon, headquarters ordered a shift..
At that command, the expressions of all the knights who had been peeling off the fish brightened, but I was the exception..
‘ah… I just want to keep building up my stats here..’
3When will we ever again be in a situation where we can catch such a large number of monsters of grade or higher??
I want to suck as much honey as possible when I'm with the exploration group..
but…….
“The Baron has no experience leading an army, so you may not know this, but discipline is discipline. It must be observed.”
Commander Jerome struck down my request with a single blow..
Once a precedent is established, there are bound to be people who take advantage of it.?
Since I didn't think there would be any flexibility that wasn't there if I thought about it further, I had no choice but to appease my regret and turn away..
Pow! Quaaaaang-! Pazzzzz-!
As I left the stone gate and went back and forth between the high bookcases, scooping out books, I could clearly see the battle unfolding below..
Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu-!
Colorful auras pulled out by knights.
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
As the priest's heals poured out over a wide area throughout the battle, the knights swung their swords without fear of injury..
And in that situation.
“Ihiliat Bendai Tiulon!”
Dozens of wizards work together to unleash powerful firepower..
This was also the reason why I acquired this essence early, even while planning to save the fountain pen until the end..
Because we have to prepare for the worst.
‘There are too many wizards, but there are too many..’
I decided that if they turned into my enemies, it would be difficult to respond properly in the current situation..
‘Now… I can at least fight back.’
Huh, in that sense, I have to feed the purified water to Amelia as well..
It's a bit difficult to use the remaining fountain pen again..
If I wait, maybe I'll get lucky?
“Man, what are you thinking like that??”
“Why are you always so curious about what I think??”
“Ahaha… Iknow, right? Why?……?”
“It's pointless…….”
After that, as I continued to worry about this and that, picking out books and carrying them around, it was time for my shift again, and the day was over by the time I had to shift again..
And how many more times did that day repeat itself?.
Day 114 of entering the labyrinth.
4 pm.
That time when there are only 8 hours left until the rainy season..
“…Commander, we have now reached the last page..”
The library raid is coming to an end..
***
Honestly, I'm a little surprised..
I never thought it would be possible to reach the end content of the library in just one week..
A speed that is incomparable to ours, who finished in the 3rd and 2nd ranks even after hunting for over a month..
However, there is still an excuse..
Because their purpose was to attack, not hunt..
Unlike us, who caught as many grade 3 monsters as possible, the exploration group increased the number of floors by summoning only one book from each floor..
and the result.
“All troops are to rest freely and wait until further notice.!”
The royal army, which had never stopped summoning itself until late at night, for the first time ceased all its duties and ordered its men to rest..
Oh, of course, the leaders were an exception..
“Well then, let’s start the meeting now..”
While everyone was lying around resting and recovering their stamina and MP, the leaders, including me, gathered in one place and participated in the meeting..
Everyone had dark expressions.
I knew from Hamsik that there was a level 1 monster in the last book, but…….
They are not.
“Just in case, a level 1 monster actually appeared on the last bookshelf..”
The voice of the deputy commander in charge of the meeting is cold and trembles slightly..
Of course, that doesn't change what needs to be done..
“I'll tell you in advance, the commander has decided to proceed with the mission even if the opponent is a level 1 monster..”
Although it was something I had secretly expected, there was a moment of turmoil among the leaders of the exploration force who heard this..
“1A level monster... It is clear that there will be severe damage..”
“I wonder if it's worth it..”
I completely understand how they feel..
Actually, it's not like there were no sacrifices to get here..
“Commander, seven people have already died.……!”
Seven people died during the battle.
Six were knights from the exploration force..
One was a warrior from the Armin Exploration Team..
No matter how many priests you have, if you die instantly, you can't do anything about it..
‘These days, it's not uncommon for limbs to fly off..’
In fact, in the previous summoning book alone, two grade 2 and four grade 3 monsters appeared, and now, rather than being divided into groups, everyone participated in the battle..
Nevertheless, more than twenty limbs were blown off in that battle..
After the battle was over, the priest attached them all, but.
Even in this situation, what will happen if a level 1 monster appears?.
“If more damage is suffered here, it may not be a big loss for the royal family.—.”
Soon, a knight expressed concern and made a blunt comment, but Commander Jerome cut it off immediately..
“stop.”
“…….”
“It is a mission given by the sacred royal family. So we must carry out that mission. No matter what sacrifices there may be in the process.”
As befits an army with a top-down principle, when Jerome spoke clearly, the knight who was expressing anxiety kept his mouth shut..
The deputy commander, who noticed this, resumed the meeting again..
“Whether or not to proceed with the mission is not on the agenda for this meeting..”
There is only one reason why Jerome, who has already decided to fight, gathers all the commanders and holds a meeting..
“Anyone, please feel free to give your opinion on which of the seven types of monsters that are currently confirmed would be better to summon..”
What would be most reasonable to summon?.
When the meeting began in earnest, various opinions came from all over, and I listened silently and evaluated them one by one..
“I think Leviathan is the best choice. Isn’t this the sea? Since it is a monster that has a lot of geographical advantages, it is believed that the difficulty of attacking it will be relatively low..”
First of all, Leviathan is the wrong choice..
The basis is plausible, but it is not a combination that can capture Leviathan in the first place..
“What about Tol-Lapufa? Since it is a monster that specializes in defense, I think it is the option that can be caught with the least damage if you invest a lot of time..”
Therefore, this is also rejected.
Although there are many knights, in the end, the core dealer of this exploration group is a wizard..
This combination will never break through its shell..
“I think it is right to summon Kashan.—.”
“well. I think Ridgar is a much better opponent than Kashan.—.”
Since then, the leaders have expressed various opinions and had conversations, sometimes contradicting each other or agreeing to support each other..
Of course it didn't look the same to me.
1In fact, level monsters are no different from legendary monsters that we have only heard stories about and rarely caught in person, so it was unrealistic for everyone to present them as evidence..
‘In the end, should I step up??’
Even though it's just a game story, I've caught countless level 1 monsters..
In my view, this meeting was meaningless..
You can tell just by looking at the discussions that focus on who should be caught to minimize the damage..
No one is thinking about failure.
I sincerely think that I can catch any of the seven species if I summon them.…….
“Now that I think about it, the Baron hasn't said anything since a while ago.?”
“…Me??”
“By any chance, the Baron has no opinion??”
Oh, that.
Actually, I was wondering when to bring up the topic, but he even laid out a mat for me..
“there is.”
The leaders who participated in the meeting showed strong interest in what I said and focused on me..
“If you summon one, it has to be Kashan.”
The leaders' eyes lit up at those blunt words..
“The wolf of prophecy?”
“As expected, the Baron has the same opinion as me..”
Some people looked surprised, while others were satisfied that their opinions were the same..
and…….
“If you don't mind, could you explain why it has to be Kashan??”
The exploration team's top-ranking wizard asked me with a gaze that seemed to be looking down somewhere..
As if you were a mindless barbarian.
‘He was on the side of summoning Leviathan..’
Soon the old wizard looked at me and spoke as if admonishing me..
“Kashan is the most aggressive entity among the monsters mentioned above. It is clear that our exploration force will also suffer great damage..”
Well, it’s hard to pretend that you master everything just because you used some magic well and studied a lot..
“However, if there is a reason why you must choose Kashan over other monsters, please tell me. If you can't convince everyone—.”
“There is a reason.”
“…huh?”
I don't know why this old man seemed surprised when I asked him first and then answered that there was a reason..
I spoke quickly..
“Tol-Lapupago, Leviathan and all that. we have no choice.”
“……what do you mean?”
What are you talking about?.
“Because he's the only one we can catch in the first place.”
This means that the rest are dead and cannot be caught even if they wake up..
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