Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 557
557Tuesday first clear (2)
Even monsters have a thing called recognition..
To give an example, if you tell the general public about Bellarios, they will react as if they are hearing this for the first time..
Ogre, Orc, Troll, Goblin, Minotaur.
When I talk about these guys, I immediately picture shapes in my head..
So, what is the difference between the two?.
‘tale.’
In my opinion, the presence or absence of a story was important..
Just as people on Earth read fairy tales such as The Little Mermaid and The Nutcracker from a young age, locals here also grow up listening to such stories..
Cunning Goblin.
an ignorant orc.
Minotaur in the Labyrinth
Forest Tyrant Ogre.
Monsters with stories often had prefixes like this, and this was the same for level 1 monsters as well..
“……Did everyone hear? They say you might have to fight monsters like Kashan and Leviathan..”
“The wolf of prophecy and the sea god.?”
Kashan the Wolf of Prophecy.
Leviathan, the sea god.
Sometimes, it is called with just a prefix, so at first I thought it was something, but later I looked it up and found out what it was referring to..
Anyway, this isn't the important thing..
“……It would be a truly legendary feat if I could actually meet them and take them down..”
“I'm a little concerned. Is it possible to deal with such a monster on our own?…….”
1Everyone already knows that level monsters will be hunted..
Even within the exploration force, public opinion was divided into two..
“Haha, you must be very worried. It's so difficult to meet them with abusive language, so they're treated like legends. After all, aren't they essentially monsters? With our current strength, we can handle it..”
“Hmm, I hope so.…….”
Those who are optimistic and those who express anxiety.
And as if to confirm that public opinion, Jerome, who was looking around, winked, and the wizard waiting next to him quickly used voice control magic again..
“They say you can't catch anyone but Kashan... … . Baron, please tell me in more detail.?”
“There is no need to go into detail. It is literally so. So you just judge. Should you follow the wizard's advice or the explorer's advice?.”
The old wizard next to me smiled brightly at my words. Oh, of course the mouth was smiling, but the eyes were not smiling at all..
“I understand that the Baron values experience, but we are the ones who have dug into records and gained knowledge over decades..”
“so?”
“I can't accept that we only have one choice. In the case of the most recently killed level 1 monster, only 40 people participated in the battle. and…….”
Soon the old man shrugged his shoulders and turned his gaze towards the exploration group surrounding him, and only then did I know where the source of their confidence was..
“40They did it, so they think you can do it too..”
“exactly. With as many as two hundred of the best talents selected by the royal family, is there anything that cannot be accomplished??”
“Let’s check this first. Are those 40 people you mentioned a boating clan that was disbanded due to a dimensional collapse decades ago??”
Grandpa looked a little surprised at my question..
“…Let's see if you know?”
That’s because I didn’t just rely on in-game knowledge and studied a lot..
“As far as I know, each and every one of them was the greatest explorer in the kingdom. And I prepared for over half a year. For just one battle, they spent hundreds of millions of stones to obtain all the necessary items..”
“When it comes to supplies, there is enough for our exploration force.—.”
“Lord Vesilus, do not interrupt the Baron..”
Soon Jerome silenced the old wizard who was about to retort, and thanks to that, I was able to continue speaking with greater ease..
“Do you have enough supplies? No way. Just an hour ago, we never imagined that we would be dealing with a level 1 monster. Or do you think you can catch a level 1 monster with potions or scrolls??”
The old wizard answered my question in a sarcastic tone..
“According to the Baron's logic, there's no difference with Kashan, right? It's normal for everyone to be underprepared..”
Yeah, I knew that would come up..
I said it was right and opened my mouth without giving him a chance..
“Kashan is the least durable among grade 1 monsters..”
“But Kashan is very aggressive..”
“So it is possible to catch this guy..”
“……On what basis are you saying that??”
When asked for evidence, I pointed at myself with my thumb..
“That's because I exist.”
“……?”
“If it were me, I could suppress him as much as possible..”
“her……!”
The old wizard was left speechless for a moment by my confident remarks, but I quickly presented other reasonable grounds as well..
“Moreover, there is no widely known strategy for Kashan. In other words, it means that it is an object that can be caught without any preparation. Although it may take some sacrifice, if you have Kashan, you can catch it for sure..”
“What do you think of those words, Sir Besilus??”
“……If you interpret it that way, you can catch any monster and not catch it at the same time..”
Words that simply deny what I said without any convincing basis..
However, Jerome did not say much about this..
“is it.”
Looking at Jerome, who was nodding his head and thinking, the old wizard whispered like a treacherous spirit..
“Commander Saint Red, how about we ask everyone and decide? In my opinion, is it better to summon Leviathan, or is it better to follow the Baron's advice?.”
Simply put, it means opening up voting..
I couldn't just sit back and watch..
Because it was very clear whether people would believe the barbarian or the old wizard..
‘You used your brain.’
Voting must be prevented somehow.
Just as I was about to open my mouth with that thought in mind,.
“It's impossible.”
Jerome’s solemn voice rang out..
“Why is it impossible??”
“Are you unable to make only two choices so you blame your subordinates? Lord Vesilus, such a commander cannot win the sincere trust of anyone..”
“……This isn't about assigning blame, just asking for opinions.—.”
“Same thing. A commander is someone who makes decisions and is responsible for those decisions..”
Soon Jerome dismissed the old wizard's words and decisively ended the situation..
“Okay, I've decided..”
“He said he decided?”
“Kashan, I will summon the wolf of prophecy..”
After saying that, Jerome continued speaking in an atmosphere where no one would dare speak..
“This is a decision I made based on my own judgment, and I will take all responsibility that arises from this decision..”
“…….”
“So everyone, be aware and prepare..”
There was only one thing the other leaders could say as he radiated charisma..
“nia lafdonia……!”
Huh, as expected, there are many talented people in the kingdom..
***
After the meeting is over.
When I was sharing the results with our Group 4 members, Jerome came to see me..
“Baron, can I talk to you for a moment??”
“Of course.”
Without the two of them going to a dark place, everyone noticed the commander's appearance and left the place, and the wizard even used voice control magic..
“Hehe, I didn't mean to disturb you like this..”
“Isn’t there a saying that the heavier the top, the better?.”
“…There is a saying like that?”
“no, i made it.”
“…….”
“so what's going on?”
When asked about the business, Jerome quickly got to the point..
“Sir Vesilus has come to tell you that I will take good care of you, so don't worry too much..”
“Manage it?……?”
“There was friction between the Baron and the Magic Tower, wasn't there? Maybe that's why it seemed like he was purposely not acknowledging the baron's words and acting arrogantly..”
“…Did you have any knowledge about Kashan??”
“Even knowledge. I only know as much as other people know. Actually, this was my first time hearing about the boating clan. 'Cause I'm not an explorer.”
“…But how did you know the wizard didn't admit it on purpose??”
“Just because I don't have any exploration experience, it's not like I'm ignorant about people. Besides, Sir Vesilus' expressions are easy to read..”
It was an unexpected aspect..
I thought it was a stone-headed thing to ask the second-in-command to do all the headaches, such as breaking stone doors and all..
‘It's not that, it's this?’
Actually, this type is the most difficult..
Because I naturally distinguish between when to use my strength and when to use my head, like breathing..
In some ways, you can see that he is a similar type to me.…….
“Anyway, so don't hate me too much. Until we leave here, we won't be comrades, whether we like it or not.?”
“Don't worry. Because I didn't even care in the first place.”
“Haha, right?”
“by the way… You too have had a hard time.”
“Well, I don't think it's a hardship.…….”
“I guess I was just born with the constitution of a soldier..”
“Hehe, how about the Baron joining the army at this time? I think I'll adapt well..”
Oh, you're saying horrible things.
‘Still, it's really unexpected. I didn't know he could communicate so well.’
Maybe it will be possible to become friends in the future—.
“By the way, Baron.”
“……huh?”
“Can I ask you a favor??”
“Please?”
“The more I look at it, the more it seems to resemble a person from my memory. So, I guess that's really not possible.…….”
Jerome, who was laying the groundwork with something that sounded somewhat ominous, handed me the item he was holding between his arms and waist..
“Here's this, would you please try it??”
It was a type of helmet that covered the entire face..
“…I'm hungry, so I'll go first.!”
……It's a shame to be friendly.
I'll just have to avoid this guy as much as possible from now on..
***
1Class Beast Species, Kashan the Wolf of Prophecy.
I decided to summon him, but that didn't mean I summoned him right away and started the raid..
That’s because level 1 monsters are not easy enemies..
Not only do you need to be in optimal condition with both stamina and MP recovered.…….
“All troops listen! Sir Vesilus will now explain the monsters we will face.!”
Before developing a strategy, it is essential to be familiar with the pattern..
3Because you cannot prepare for variables by selecting only the necessary items, like when summoning level 2 monsters..
“Hehehe, nice to meet you, gentlemen. As you all know, my name is Gahyun Vesilus, and I am the chief mage of the 1st Exploration Army. From now on, we will explain the characteristics of Kashan, the wolf of prophecy, but first, the origin of its name.…….”
To say that the explanation of the old wizard, who was well-versed in theory and knowledge, was boring was not enough, but everyone listened without falling asleep, perhaps because their lives depended on it..
Oh, except for one person..
Drurrrrrrrrrrrr! Drurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!
A vein appeared on the old wizard's forehead as he looked at Einar, who was sleeping soundly and even snoring, but he seemed to be bothered by me so he passed on without saying anything..
‘after… I'll have to tell him later in the barbarian style or something..’
In any case, after such theoretical education, a meeting of the top executives was held again..
Positioning, consumables to use, how to run the damage cycle during a raid, etc..
We discussed the meeting for several hours, and contrary to expectations, there was no room for instruction..
Well, there was nothing to do..
“Saint Red, have you ever had any experience fighting a monster like this??”
“Hmm… If there's anything I'm missing, please tell me. open my ears and listen.”
uh… I didn't mean to turn it around..
When I told him that I was only surprised because there were no flaws, Jerome smiled happily and said words of humility..
“Well, it's a good thing I took up labyrinth tactics when I was young..”
“Labyrinth tactics? Do you learn things like that when you become a knight??”
“Generally not. It's just that my father was a bit of an unusual person..”
“…Right.”
After the initial meeting, we all put our heads together and ran a battle simulation, continuously thinking about possible variables..
‘Since there are so many people doing this, it seems like they are playing a TRPG or something..’
[Is it because I always thought alone and played alone when playing [Dungeons & Stone]??
I find this kind of conversation interesting..
“Well, I guess that's enough for today. Tomorrow we'll mobilize the entire army for a mock battle, so go to bed early..”
Anyway, the planning is over..
The next day, we all gathered in front of the stone gate and spent the day familiarizing ourselves with the route and rehearsing the battle..
“You there! Wrong location! Your place is here, not there!”
“Oh, sorry.……!”
“you… what's your name?”
“Celtic Avison—.”
“Wrong! your name is human shame!!!”
“……?”
“If you end up saying sorry, why is there military law? Do you have a problem with your head? Look over there! Einar, a barbarian, is also finding his place easily.!”
Although I doubted how helpful the mock battle would be in actual combat, I urged them to be as strict as possible..
You never know.
Thanks to this, the guy who was destined to die will come back to life..
“……The Baron was truly a scary man..”
“Without realizing it, I remembered the time when I was a trainee engineer..”
“Everyone, don't be too upset. Do you still not know the Baron? Isn’t this all about wishing us well?!”
“but… While you're at it, your heart is breaking..”
Perhaps because they had built up goodwill in advance, no one objected greatly to such actions..
“It's over. There won't be any missions until noon tomorrow, so until then, everyone, get some rest and exercise your mind.!”
After the mock battle, I packed up camp earlier than usual and went to sleep..
And the next day at noon.
“All troops in their place!”
“back to its place!”
“Put the book on the altar!”
While everyone stands in their respective seats and stares at the stone gate,.
dddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd-!
The stone door opens and a blue light shines through it..
Also slowly in the dark.
Cooung—!
A four-legged beast emitting an unpleasant aura appears..
「The character has been exposed to [Ominous Prophecy].」
「Luck value is fixed at -200.」
Come on, let's do it..
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