Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 559
559Tuesday first clear (4)
I hear a sound.
It's also a very busy and noisy sound..
“………Litman Powell transcription confirmed!”
“3Joe's Milden Bettimore Warrior Confirmation!”
“1Jo's Garon Nilgraine warrior has been confirmed!”
Soaring voices coming from all directions.
and…….
“mister! Come to your senses! yes?”
“Priest, why aren’t you coming to your senses??”
“Well, that… If you wait, I think he'll wake up soon.…….”
“I had a serious head injury. Is that the cause??”
“…….”
A colleague's concerns can be heard right under your nose.
Misha's mumbling can be heard between them..
“…If something goes wrong... … . You should also use that…….”
What does this mean?.
Maybe it's because I just came to my senses, but my ears are ringing..
I can't even concentrate.
“then… It looks like the Baron is feeling better, so I'm off to treat the others.—.”
“What are you talking about! I haven't woken up yet, where are I going?!”
“Tersia, stop it..”
“Stop it, you're not even worried about him—.”
“You don't have to. I think I'm awake now.”
“……yes?”
I got caught.
I came to my senses a little more and opened my eyes..
Well, it's about time we figured out the situation..
No matter how much time you close your eyes and wait, the outcome will not change..
“Leader!”
“Oh oh! Bjoruuuuuu!! You were worried, right?!!”
“ha…….”
As soon as I opened my eyes, my colleagues beside me let out a sigh of relief with turbulent expressions on their faces..
However, before saying it's okay, I had something to ask first..
“Among us... Is anyone injured??”
I said it in an uncharacteristic way, but in the end, the question is whether there are any dead people..
Amelia understood and answered this question perfectly..
“Glow Eceus is dead.”
glow isius.
One of the three wizards belonging to the Armin Exploration Team..
A young wizard in his thirties who always playfully complained to me for time and budget whenever he saw me..
Yeah, he's dead..
“……and?”
“There are no deaths. There were several injuries, but all but one suffered minor injuries..”
“Right…….”
I closed my eyes for a moment and took a long breath..
Meanwhile, my colleagues did not say anything, and a short silence followed..
A lot of thoughts were swirling around, but I focused on one thing..
‘A thing to do.’
……let's do what needs to be done.
“I remember getting my whole head chewed off by that guy, but what happened next? Tell me every word since I lost my mind..”
For some reason, Amelia started explaining with a somewhat reluctant look..
“…As soon as you were bitten, Tersia shot an arrow..”
For reference, at the time, [Concentrated Fire] was not fully charged..
but…….
“Kashan, who was hit by an arrow, missed you, and Kalstein and I took advantage of that opportunity to run and save you..”
The arrow created a short gap and I was able to dramatically survive..
However, all the disasters started there..
“…After that, we all confronted him together, and quite a few people died. That's it. Oh, and unfortunately, the essence didn't come out.—.”
“in more detail.”
We all fought together, and quite a few people died..
It's not a story that ends in one line..
i must know.
“ha…….”
Perhaps sensing my stubbornness, Amelia sighed and gave me the answer I asked for..
“Yandel, your absence has left a huge vacuum on the front lines. Someone had to close that place down. Dozens of knights rushed out.”
“What about Jerome St. Red? Was he just watching from afar back then??”
“Surprisingly, that wasn't the case. They said they were preparing for an unfortunate incident, but they were the first to run away as soon as you fell. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't have been able to save you..”
“…Is that so? I'm sorry for interrupting you. keep trying.”
“The commander intervened, but the situation was not good. And eventually, soon enough, instructions were given. All troops stationed in the rear are also ordered to participate and attack him..”
Troops deployed to protect distant glass bodies such as wizards, priests, and magicians.
Even those troops were mobilized for a general offensive..
It was a decision I could understand well..
Isn't the strategy almost at its end? I guess they thought killing them as quickly as possible would reduce the damage..
“But there was a fatal problem with that instruction..”
The problem is that there was no one within the exploration force who could manage its aggro..
“Kashan prioritized attacking threatening figures. Most of the attacks were directed at the commander, but he was in a very unstable situation..”
The knights' necks were snapped every time they struck one or two blows to the surrounding area, as if shooing away flies, and when the wizards fired one powerful blow, their eyes turned and they jumped in that direction..
“Glow Eceus was also attacked by that guy back then..”
So the three wizards became a two-person group..
‘For some reason, they didn't tell me the cause of death earlier.…….’
Did you think I wouldn't have died if I hadn't fainted??
…Well, that's the correct answer, but.
“After you fainted, you fought the guy for about three minutes, and it all ended when the commander's sword pierced deep into the guy's forehead. Immediately the stone door over there closed and opened again and began to emit light, and now about 10 minutes have passed since then..”
“…….”
“How are you? Have all your questions been answered??”
“for now.”
As the conversation continued, a knight with a familiar face approached us..
“Baron! You're awake! The commander is calling!”
“…I'll be back for a while.”
“I'll be taking good care of the injured, so don't worry about it and just go home..”
Afterwards, where the knight followed, Jerome, who had one of his arms blown off and had a hole in his stomach, was sitting there and receiving healing from the priest..
This bastard got hit like no joke..
“I'm glad you're safe, Baron..”
“You look worse than me..”
Jerome just gave an awkward laugh and didn't respond to my words..
“Then the Baron must have come too... … . Evost, start reporting.!”
At a gathering of leaders, including me, the deputy commander announced the results of this battle..
“Today, the 1st Exploration Army accomplished a feat that will be recorded in royal history by killing Kashan, the wolf of prophecy. Unfortunately, no essence was found to present to the royal family.…….”
Through the ensuing report, I was able to realize once again the danger of level 1 monsters..
“In this battle, there were 27 lightly injured people who had recovered, 4 seriously injured people who were recovering, and a total of 28 dead..”
28 dead.
Among them, 21 people died during the three minutes I was unconscious..
***
28Of the 100 killed in action, only one was from our 4th group..
There is no disagreement that it is indeed a miracle, but in fact there was a decisive cause for this result..
“Count St. Red, I heard that you were the one who deployed Group 4 to the rear at the end..”
When I fainted and Kashan went out of control, the commander sent the fourth group of us to the relative safety of the rear..
“Why did you give such an order??”
It's not that I'm dissatisfied with the instructions, but rather I feel grateful. However, I couldn't help but wonder why.…….
“If the Baron dies, one of the goals of our expeditionary force will have failed. That's why I ordered everyone in Team 4 to protect the Baron..”
“…what?”
“Baron, our exploration group didn't come down here just to hunt monsters. And I have yet to fail a mission except once..”
It was an incomprehensible mental world..
Is the mission that important??
“No matter how many people die, if you finish exploring this place and take the Baron alive, the mission will be successful..”
I don't even know if I know this guy well.
When we talked before, I thought we could become friends if we weren't in each other's situations..
“i get it. There is an answer.”
“Thank goodness. Then we can continue the meeting now.?”
I immediately nodded and took a step back, and the second-in-command, who was watching, resumed the meeting again..
“Now that the damage report is over, let’s move on to the next item on the agenda..”
The next agenda was very simple..
Kashan was successfully captured, and Jeongsoo was not released, so there is no need to discuss ownership..
thus…….
“As soon as Kashan was killed, the stone gate opened. Also, the wizards confirmed that the light halo had similar properties to a portal... … . So, to put it simply, if you go into that halo of light, there is a very high possibility that it will lead to a new space..”
What lies beyond the wide open stone gate?.
Also, when is the best time to start exploring?.
At the meeting that started with that topic, various opinions were exchanged, and I was left alone with my own thoughts and skimmed over the content of the meeting..
Because I already know what's out there.
‘…I can't believe the door opens like that..’
I already entered this place through Ham Sik..
Well, there is a possibility that a completely different place will appear, but I decided that it was unlikely..
‘1If you catch a level monster and complete the library strategy, you will get a reward there..’
Various types of summoning books are great rewards, and a fountain pen that allows for guaranteed drops of essence would have been the main reward..
Well, or maybe the main one is the golden book.
‘anyway… How did I get intercepted in the middle??’
If he hadn't met Hamsik first and received the reward early, the royal family would have definitely taken the fountain pen..
‘There is a hidden piece in the library that allows you to skip the strategy and enter the main reward room..’
From the player's point of view, Ham Sik's existence seemed to be just that..
Of course, it seems like there are still more hidden secrets..
‘So is that why you said you weren't qualified? Because I haven’t officially cleared it and entered the reward room..’
I'm guessing, but I'm not sure.
So, I guess I'll have to meet Hamsik again and see his reaction.…….
“Well, that concludes today’s meeting. There will be no duties other than patrol until 7 o'clock, so the leaders of each group should go back and take care of their group members. Oh, and there will be a personnel reorganization later, so please be aware of this..”
Afterwards, the meeting ended and free time was given..
‘Until 7pm…….’
I think they are really toxic bastards..
After a battle of this magnitude, it would have been easy to rest for a whole day, but they said they would rest for a few hours and then resume the mission..
I couldn't help but sigh, but I went back and told this news to my colleagues..
“……5When it comes to time, even I am uncertain..”
“huh? Ambiguous? Shouldn’t I just sleep??”
“Pnellin is right today. I just need to get some sleep.”
“But I don't know if I will sleep. It still doesn't feel real... … . My heart is still pounding.”
Most people thought it was a blessing in disguise, but they were also relieved that they had some time to rest..
“Whether you sleep or rest, that's up to you. Let's start with what needs to be done.”
“If it's something to do…….”
“A colleague died, right?.”
“ah… . Yes…….”
Afterwards, I led all 4 groups and approached one place..
The place where the body of our group's only warrior, Glow Isius, was laid to rest..
Charlotte Amblot, the only female of the three wizards, was sitting dazedly in front of the body..
“Are you okay??”
“……no. It's not okay at all.”
“Is this your first time??”
A question with many implications.
In response, Charlotte clenched her fists and trembled, but did not respond..
And how much time has passed?
Her brother, Brian Amblot, took the body away from his sister and began a formal funeral..
As always, the process was over very quickly..
“The ashes and his belongings will be returned to the city and given to his family..”
The funeral was completed by removing personal belongings, placing the ashes in good condition, and casting a distortion spell on them..
As I was about to leave, Charlotte approached me..
“Baron… … . Someday. someday… Will it get better as time passes? Like people often say?”
This is the thought that everyone has when experiencing it for the first time..
Huh, how should I answer this??
After fully organizing my thoughts, I opened my mouth..
“The meaning of okay is different for each person..”
“yes… I guess so. I'm saying useless things—.”
“But still. When you think of it, if happy memories come to mind first rather than sadness. And if you're saying that the situation has improved,.”
I told Charlotte with confidence.
“It will definitely get better someday. Even if you don't want it.”
“…….”
“Take a break now.”
After saying that, I turned my back, and someone came next to me. Among the current colleagues, the only member who was with Team Banpoon during his time was Misha..
“I just said that... It was about Dwalki.……?”
“…To some extent.”
Once the answer was positive, Misha seemed to be lost in thought for a moment, then muttered softly..
“then… It was really good…….”
A voice that conveys a faint longing somewhere.
Of course, it was no different for me..
“okay… It was good.”
Now I am a Baron, the number of people who follow me has increased countlessly, and I am called a hero who even left his name on the Stone of Fame..
But still, I think about it sometimes.
Thinking about survival every day.
The sky on the third floor that we all looked up at together in those days when we were afraid of looters and struggling against level 5 monsters..
[This is something that only explorers who arrive early can see. Isn't it truly spectacular??]
I feel better.
***
When I just took out a blanket and took a rest..
An uninvited guest came.
“Yandel, the chief wizard of the exploration force has come to visit..”
“the chief wizard……?”
“I want to talk to you, what should I do??”
“……I can't sleep, but it's okay. Bring it in.”
Just as I was getting up and putting away my blanket, Amelia came back with the old wizard..
“Gahyun Vesilus.”
“Baron, sorry for the break. Can we talk for a moment??”
Soon, the guy glanced at Amelia next to him, and Amelia quickly moved out of the way..
“I'm trying to use voice control magic. It's okay.?”
“It's okay, so write it down.”
“……Ah, thank you. It's done now..”
“so what's going on?”
As usual, I skipped the introduction and checked the business first, but the old wizard said something very surprising..
“I have come to apologize to the Baron..”
“Hmm, an apology……?”
“exactly. I was wrong, the Baron was right. But he almost made a big mistake because he couldn't admit it..”
Aside from the apology, I was curious about his change of heart..
“Why did I suddenly have that thought??”
“Having seen that scene, of course it was inevitable. Grade 1 monsters are… It's such a monster-like creature. I was looking down on them. The Baron, a former explorer, saw things more clearly than anyone else..”
“That's right.”
“To be honest… … . I was unaware of their fear until the Baron fainted. No, I was confident that if I had summoned Leviathan as I said, not even those few people would have died. but…….”
The old wizard spoke in a voice that seemed to have let go of everything..
“That whole situation wasn't because of me. Neither my knowledge nor my magic skills had any effect. Even the elites of the royal family, which number over a hundred, also do the same. I felt that fact to the point that it broke my bones during the three minutes the Baron was away..”
“that… I feel like I'm putting too much gold on my face..”
“As a scholar, I'm just stating the facts. If it weren't for the Baron, there wouldn't have been this much damage..”
“…….”
Since you say this to my face, it's hard to give an answer..
So I just stayed still.
Because if you do this, you can always go somewhere in the middle.…….
“Huh... . That was a long talk. Anyway, do you have something to say?.”
“Try it quickly.”
“Our exploration force needs the Baron's strength, knowledge, and judgment. From now on, I will listen with my old ears open, so please feel free to voice your opinions..”
To put it simply, it means that we will get along well since we will not keep in check..
It was good news to hear.
“Good. I'm counting on you. Gahyun.”
“…Gahyun?”
“Friends call each other by their first names..”
“Ah, I see. then… bijor—.”
“All I had to do was be a baron. Are you a noble?.”
“……Ahaha, that’s true too. Thank you for taking the time to relax. I'll leave now.”
Afterwards, as I was having a meal with my colleagues, the announced break time was over, and the entire exploration group gathered in front of the stone gate and sequentially entered through the portal..
「The character has entered the first archive.」
I was wondering if it was possible, but in the end, I ended up breaking out of the library and entering the Ham Sik House, which I had been to before..
“What a spooky place.”
“It's as if a typhoon has swept through..”
It is not the clean mini library I saw on my first visit, but a space that is almost like a ruin..
However, the owners, Hamsik and Golden Book, are not visible..
‘Well, he was outside then, so he's probably still hiding outside..’
Well, it worked out better..
If the Golden Book was discovered here, wouldn't the ownership have immediately passed to the royal family?.
“What a strange space. Not so, Baron.?”
“That's right. What on earth happened to make it such a mess? … . Tsk tsk.”
“If you find anything, please tell me.”
“I will.”
Afterwards, the exploration team that looked around the secret room began a search in earnest as soon as they confirmed that there was nothing that could pose a threat..
“There is nothing safe, so is the search really meaningful?…….”
“What do you mean? Isn't this where we first set foot?!”
“There's no way there's nothing there, so search carefully.!”
Oh, by the way, the 'meticulous' words spoken by soldiers from the royal family were slightly different from those used by explorers..
They didn't break anything..
We just took advantage of our overwhelming inventory and took everything with us..
“This book is just a blank page…….”
“Everything found here is the property of the royal family. Take care of everything without leaving even a single speck of dust.!”
It didn't take long for the ruins to turn into an empty lot..
“Search complete! There are no hidden objects!”
……I'm sorry, Hamsik..
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