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Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 558

558Tuesday first clear (3)

A formation where each occupation group stands in a position determined after careful consideration..

Melee dealers are sometimes placed between ranged dealers, and a strike force made up of knights is also present on the side..

It is not a one-size-fits-all formation where ranged areas are located at the rear and melee areas are located only at the front..

Everyone is positioned to ensure maximum stability and act strategically in various situations..

I was no exception.

Wow.

The location where I am standing is right in front of the stone gate.

For your information, there are no colleagues around..

And that means.

“…….”

From now on, I have to stand against that monster all by myself..

Of course, that doesn't mean I'm dissatisfied..

I agree that this is the best way..

[Grrr…….]

The beast in the story that appears between the stone gates lets out a low growl and looks down at me as if searching..

Well, it might be surprising to this guy that there's only one person standing holding a shield..

‘Looking at it.’

In reality, I guess it's because it's my first time dealing with a level 1 person.?

I get nervous without realizing it and it puts a strain on my joints..

However, the stronger the enemy, the more the fighting spirit rises, which is also a barbarian characteristic..

Wow.

I looked up at him as I strengthened my hand holding the shield..

[[Giant] The body is twice as big as me..

Considering that it is a four-legged animal, it must actually be several times larger..

However, the combination of such a huge body, red fur that looks like something out of a myth, three tails with eyes, and a dark red fog spewing out around it gives it a mysterious atmosphere..

But so what??

“Well, is this your first time seeing a barbarian??”

He tilts his head slightly like a puppy listening to a person..

It was the best time to start the battle.

“Behel—laaaaaaa!!”

Therefore, let out a battle cry and [swing] with all your might.].

thud-!

I hit him on the bridge of the nose with full force, but unfortunately, he didn't move as if he was tickled..

However, was the first-bread decision applied properly?.

“……!”

It was impossible to follow it accurately with the naked eye..

When I came to, its huge maw was gripping my shield up and down as if it were chewing it up..

Apart from feeling surprised, I laughed..

A normal shield would have been reduced to scrap metal the moment it entered that spout, but my shield is different..

‘That thing is indestructible, you bastard..’

1Even though it is a level monster, it cannot break through the indestructible option attached to the single number..

The problem is that I am lacking in strength as well..

‘Huh? Holy shit……!’

Soon he bites my shield and lifts me up, then shakes his head like crazy..

I felt like I was going to get motion sick, but it would be crazy to let go of my shield here, so I held on to it as hard as I could..

Fortunately, support fire was soon provided..

「Gahyun Besilus casted the level 1 attack magic [Sphere of Creation].」

A first-class attack magic completed by the exploration group's chief wizard by siphoning off the magic power of dozens of wizards..

——————!

There was a flash of light, and when I came to, I was rolling aimlessly on the floor around me..

I quickly stood up and checked the center, and saw that the guy had suffered major damage..

[Ohhhhh—!!]

He must have been hit on the back leg, all the fur on that side was burned off, and even his leg was limping..

However, I was completely fine..

Of course, it was a level 1 magic that exploded right away.…….

There was no such thing as raw meat like in the Blood Citadel..

「This is the damage inflicted by a bound ally..」

「Light of Trust protects the character from this damage.」

I already cast a binding spell with my grandfather..

‘This is why the number given to ‘trust’ is 12..

Not receiving damage from allies is a huge benefit in this worldview..

‘I have to gather my magic power and chant again, so the next bombardment will be in about 3 minutes..’

So from now on, everyone will have more work to do..

1Because 3 minutes is not a short time against a grade monster..

「Kashan casted [Samian].」

Its three tails unfold, and the eyeballs at the ends open wide..

and…….

Phew! Phew! Pewung-!

It shoots out a beam of light like the railgun seen in the movies..

‘The left tail is a curse for magic damage, the right tail is a curse for physical damage, and the center summons token mobs for mixed damage..’

I tried my best to block the rays, remembering the effects of each tail..

「defense success.」

「Aegis's Wall absorbs all damage.」

「defense success.」

「Aegis's Wall absorbs all damage.」

「defense success.」

「The Aegis Wall absorbs all damage.…….」

Maybe it's because it's a skill that attacks indiscriminately or because the threat level is high, but they all head towards me..

but…….

「Character loses balance.」

While I was blocking well, my foot suddenly slipped and my posture collapsed..

And then, aiming for that gap, the beam hits the body..

Fortunately, there were no serious injuries…….

「All damage taken by the character increases by 10%.」

this… It was a mower tail.?

There should not be too much overlap..

‘damn luck.’

A mistake I would never have made otherwise..

But I don’t necessarily blame myself..

Strictly speaking, it wasn't a mistake, but an effect of the skill he had..

[Ominous Prophecy that fixes Luck at -200].

This happens countless times during combat within this aura..

Just like this.

「dodge failed.」

The blow I thought I had dodged gets stuck in my body..

「fatal blow.」

「The damage your character receives increases significantly..」

My arms are numb and my joints are hurting from an attack that was supposed to be over..

And in the meantime.

「Kashan casted [Life Ravager].」

A translucent red thread is pulled out from the bodies of all the explorers in the library and connects them to this guy..

The only recovery period he has.

As there were over 200 people in the venue, his injuries healed quickly, but since we had already learned how to respond, it did not become a major problem..

Coincidentally, 80% of our deals are articles..

“cut the line!”

“Auror! Use Aura!”

As soon as the thread was connected, knights stationed in various places cut down the thread and stopped the guy's recovery..

The threads, which usually require more than five or six strikes to be removed, were instantly cut in front of an auror with a 90% effect ignoring physical resistance and anti-magic power..

‘Okay, then I finished the recovery period..’

Since there is a cooldown, there are about 2 minutes left until the next recovery device is taken out..

“Charge!!”

Soon after the commander's order was given, dozens of knights drew their swords and rushed towards the guy..

But still, is it because we’ve been together for over a week??

I still felt anxious that they might turn into enemies at any moment, but even so, I secretly hoped that.

“nia lafdonia……!”

I hope many survive.

***

Creep, puke! Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!

Kashan's hide was destroyed in real time by the knights' aurors, who were sure of one deal, and ranged dealers with high-level firepower enough to be selected as members of the exploration group..

It was a strategy that would never have been possible under normal circumstances..

1The threat level required for level monsters increases like crazy..

‘When the threat value is over 500, all monsters attack the wearer preferentially..’

If it weren't for the 'Aegis Barrier' with the above effect, knights would have been chewed up by that guy's teeth and claws at every moment, even at this very moment..

‘Still, the firepower is good, so I think they would have caught it without me..’

Oh, of course, after about 100 people die..

How many troops were saved thanks to me alone??

I hope the commander recognizes my achievements.—.

「Kashan casted [Fire of Apocalypse].」

At that time, a red shadow began to appear on the floor..

As we prepared for this battle, we judged it to be the second most dangerous thing..

“Evacuate quickly!!”

The second-in-command, who took on the role of operator, let out a loud noise and at the same time,.

Quaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!

A pillar of fire rises into the area where the shadow was created for about 1 second..

In fact, it is a wide-range operation that is almost instantaneous..

‘That's the direction where Raven is.…….’

Feeling dizzy, I briefly turned my head to check, and saw Raven being dragged out by Einar by the collar among the frantic and fleeing wizards..

‘after… You're safe..’

However, it is too early to be completely reassured..

[[Fire of the End] is a skill with additional damage..

“Wizards, deploy the barrier!”

As the deputy commander's order continued once more, the wizards assigned to each mission activated the protective barrier..

Unlike the first hit, the additional hit deals much lower damage, so it can be blocked with a barrier.…….

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo-!

A barrier is formed around the place where the pillar of fire emerged..

and…….

Doo doo doo doo doo-

The troops in the rear urgently enter the barrier to avoid the pouring fire rain..

However, unfortunately, there were people who failed to evacuate..

“Oh, no……!”

“……Ahhhhh!”

A wizard and an archer whose mission was to help him evacuate. The two melted and disappeared as they were swept away by the fire and rain. And when the knight saw the death of his comrade, he gritted his teeth and shouted..

“2Elton Farseer of Group 3, Quilcan Battleon of Group 3, and the following two fighters.!”

A soldier's judgment that reporting on the war situation takes priority in any situation..

‘Let's focus too.’

In fact, for level 1 monsters, all skills should be considered instant death..

[Even the ray fired from [Samian] would disappear in one hit if the dealer was hit instead of me..

I have to do my job well so that no one dies..

Yeah, I mean…….

“Behel—laaaaaaa!!”

[Cast [Wild Eruption] to raise the threat level once more, and then stick close to the guy..

And how long has it passed?.

“The chanting has been completed.!”

“Everyone in the striking force, step back.!”

As the magic was completed, all the knights around me retreated all at once..

So one more time.

———————!

The level 1 magic fired hits the guy's body accurately..

But was it a more fatal position this time?.

「Kashan casted [Fire of Apocalypse].」

At the same time as he uses the AoE once more.

「Kashan casted [Death Sentence].」

He brought out a new skill.

When running the simulation in advance, it was exactly what was judged to be the most dangerous..

***

[death sentence].

At first glance, it may seem like an instant scam, but strictly speaking, it is not an instant scam..

It's just that the effect is similar..

「The damage inflicted next increases significantly in proportion to the luck level..」

Damage amplification according to luck stat.

‘[[Death Sentence] damage amplification is per 10 Luck. 200%.’

Just first-class performance.

However, the problem here is Kashan's basic luck stat. As a result of long-term research, Kashan's luck value is approximately 500..

That means.

‘10,000%.’

If you get hit, you should just consider him dead..

1A normal attack from a level monster is powerful enough to kill even a high-level knight after one or two hits..

Even I with high physical resistance will break my bones if I don't block it with a shield..

Of course, if you 'guard' properly with a shield, you will be able to block without any damage.…….

「defense success.」

「Aegis's Wall absorbs all damage.」

The problem is that it all depends on luck..

‘after…….’

Fortunately, the first [death sentence] was successfully prevented..

But is it because I know there is no guarantee that it will happen again next time??

My heart is pounding, my heart is pounding-!

My heart is pounding and my legs suddenly lose strength..

Forcibly strengthening my legs, I counted the number of reps left..

‘three to four times.’

If you can take it down quickly, three times..

If you're a little late, four times.

The number of [death sentences] I must receive in the future.

‘Will I be able to block everything properly??’

As I thought about that, I chuckled..

It didn't matter whether I could stop it or not..

Even if I can't stop it, I'll hold on.

Even if his limbs are torn apart and his internal organs explode, he fights without collapsing..

Then wouldn’t this be a problem that can all be solved?.

「Kashan casted [Life Ravager].」

A large-scale battle that I have never experienced before continues..

Everyone does their best in their respective positions, but.

「Kashan casted [Fire of Apocalypse].」

Nevertheless, pillars of fire rise, reports of the dead continue, and my only consolation is that my comrades' names are not in those reports..

「Gahyun Besilus casted the level 1 attack magic [Sphere of Creation].」

The third completed spell is already stuck in his head..

Even though it was a level 1 monster, it moved normally and persistently targeted me..

「defense success.」

「Aegis's Wall absorbs all damage.」

So, I was lucky enough to prevent the second [death sentence]..

「Kashan casted [Cross Fate].」

When the guy's health is below 50%, he casts a skill to take it out..

Piyung-! Phew! Pigeon-!

In the meantime, the rays from the tail still flew towards me, occasionally failing to defend themselves and piercing into my body..

Damage received increases, curses stack, and.

「Plague Wolves charge towards the area with the highest concentration..」

A token-shaped monster is summoned..

Meanwhile, [Fire of the End] exploded in my location..

It's impossible to avoid because the guy is rushing at you..

「The character's health is below 20%..」

「Passive skill [Hero's Path] increases all resistance and resistance values..」

It feels like my whole body is melting, but it hasn't actually melted..

His flesh was roasted and torn apart, and his organs were cooked so he couldn't breathe properly, but he escaped instant death thanks to anti-magic power..

And if so, I don't fall.

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo-!

Receive healing from the priest, hold the shield, and move forward..

and at that moment.

「Kashan casted [Death Sentence].」

The third [Death Sentence] cast at perfect timing].

“…….”

For some reason, I feel like time is slowing down and my mind is speeding up..

There was only one question in my head.

‘In the current state.’

If I get hit by that, will I be able to survive??

After asking and answering myself, the answer was very simple..

can't survive.

1It's such an obvious cause and effect, just like adding 1 to 2 equals 2..

As soon as I realize this, my eyes turn white..

But time never stood still.

「defense success.」

「Aegis's Wall absorbs all damage.」

Soon, the paw of the swung guy hits the shield..

In fact, it was blocked properly without any mishaps such as sudden falls.…….

“…….”

I can't feel it at all.

Did he really, really survive??

“Heheheok……!”

Oxygen is supplied through the open mouth..

I guess I even forgot to breathe without realizing it..

When I take a deep breath, my lungs, which have not fully recovered, feel like they are on fire..

My heart is pounding, my heart is pounding!

Of course, my heart was beating like crazy during that time..

and at that moment.

「Erwen Fornazzi di Tercia summons [Dicloe, Spirit King of Darkness].」

The familiar dark sphere began to shoot out like crazy..

The moment has finally been reached for a concentrated bombardment that will mobilize all the remaining power of the exploration force.…….

‘Yeah, at this rate, you can catch it before it even gets to the fourth.—.’

Variables are called variables because they always come at unexpected moments..

“Uh oh……?”

For a moment, the leg that was stretching forward is pushed forward as if it had stepped on something slippery..

「Character trips and falls.」

When I came to my senses, there was only one thing in front of me..

Not the high ceiling of the library, but the snout of a beast that was always targeting me..

Ahh, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.

Soon the sound of him chewing my whole head off.

The sound of giant teeth scraping against my skull..

As I heard that sound, I thought.

‘It might be surprising.’

The sensations are clear, but I don't feel any pain..

「Major damage has been done to the character's brain.」

「Character faints.」

that was my last memory.

***

「Erwen Fornacci di Tercia casted [Focused Fire].」

「Killed Kashan. EXP +9.」

「Achievements achieved」

Condition: Defeat your first level 1 monster..

Reward: Spirit power permanently increases by +10.

「Top contributors are granted access to records.」

「Hidden primary archives are revealed.」

「Your character will recover.」

「Your character will recover.」

「Your character will recover.」

「character recovers…….」

「…….」