Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 587
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The space entered through the portal that opened next to the troll statue..
It didn't take long to find out where this was..
Cold air penetrating through the soles of shoes.
Ice wall reflecting white light like transparent glass.
‘…It's a glacier cave..’
The place where they met Mr. Bear and murdered Gencia, a player from Noark..
However, the feeling was not new or anything..
That's what I already felt when I came in to catch the tyrant Tarunvas..
‘Anyway, then it's a crack on the first floor.…….’
Thanks to this, the sample size increased..
When entering the Bloody Fortress, there is a very high probability that the hidden boss, the Duke of Cambormire, will appear..
Some cracks may have hidden bosses..
The guardian troll I have to catch from now on is probably one of those cases..
“Let’s first look at the face and think about it..”
After stopping at the starting point to organize my thoughts, I moved on and passed the passage. Soon, the narrow passage widened and a huge cavity appeared..
First of all, the troll was nowhere to be seen..
‘also… The boss room is also a little different..'
Before the boss appeared, I quickly scanned the surrounding terrain and explored it with my eyes..
Just as there was a coffin instead of a death knight in the blood-red fortress where Cambormire appeared..
There were changes here too..
Three Ice Orc Brothers Trapped in a Pillar of Ice.
The absence of these guys, who appear like appetizers right before the boss battle, was the same for Tyrant Tarunvas as well.…….
‘What happened here?.’
The frozen cavity is full of corpses..
Human corpses piled up like mountains, with arms and legs torn and crushed to the point where they were unrecognizable..
However, it was not difficult to recognize that these were ‘imperial soldiers’..
This is thanks to the pattern engraved on the flag, which was stained with blood and discolored..
The pattern I saw in the Forest of Doppelgangers and in the cave where I fought to the death with Centurion Dreadfear..
‘There is no place where the imperial army doesn't fit in..’
If we were to compare the Earth, would it be like the UK??
Anyway, in the cavity, there were not only corpses of imperial troops but also corpses of monsters..
Ice Orc, Frostwolf, Yeti, etc..
In addition to monsters appearing in the glacier cave, completely unrelated entities were also seen here and there.…….
‘Isn’t that Tarunbas?……?’
A body presumed to be Tyrant Tarunvas, the guardian of the original glacier cave, was also found..
The club he was originally carrying is not visible.—.
Knock, Knock Knock.
What is that, where did that sound come from?.
I looked around for a moment at the foreign noise that rose in the silence, and soon I was able to discover the source of the sound..
Knock, Knock Knock.
An unusually large corpse mountain located in the center of the community is shaking..
As I focused on my hearing, I heard a sound again..
gulp—
This time it sounds like something is being swallowed..
It was a moment when I was approaching that direction, feeling suspicious..
[Ahhhhhhh—!]
Something covered under the mountain of corpses let out a roar and rose up..
***
5A body well over m.
Fiercely sized fangs sticking out of the mouth.
It had all the characteristics of a troll, except that it was much larger than a normal troll..
‘Well, my skin is black…….’
I am a K-Barbarian who lived in a modern world where anyone who says anything about their skin color is labeled as racist..
Therefore, I focused more on other things than skin color..
‘He's also holding a stick.’
The guy who was holding a human arm piece in one hand and munching on it as if eating a snack was holding a club in his other hand..
It was originally a club carried by the tyrant Tarunvas..
Oh, by the way, there is also an official name..
No. 9712 ‘Snowfield Club’’.
As an item that has been around for a while, it is a blunt weapon with the simple effect of adding cold damage to normal attacks..
Cooung-!
The guy swallowed the 'snack' he was holding in one gulp and then took a step towards me in a threatening manner..
However, I tried to talk calmly..
“I am Bjorn, son of Yandel..”
Cooung-!
When I spoke to him and expressed no intention of attacking him, he stopped walking..
And he looks down at me and tilts his head.
[That’s right……?]
I wonder if the conversation will work this time?
One second was enough for those expectations to be cruelly shattered..
[Ahhhhh—!]
The troll only revealed its name, but for some reason, it started charging while letting out a ferocious scream..
As my expectations were high, so was my disappointment..
“under…….”
After all, we don’t understand each other?.
When I saw that it was chewing on people's limbs, I thought it might be rough.…….
Well, it's still too early to give up.
Whoa whoa-!
I try to talk again while dodging the swinging club..
Just in case you didn't know, this time in ancient language..
[Calm down. i don't want to fight with you.]
[…….]
[My name is Bjorn, son of Yandel.—.]
[Ahhhhhhh-!]
Hey.
This doesn't work either?
Then there isn't much left now.…….
“Ahhhhhhh-!"
Afterwards, I tried speaking in their language, but the conversation still didn't work..
Therefore, I took out the last resort.
There was nothing I could do because I couldn't understand either Lapdonian, ancient language, or the language he was spitting..
I have no choice but to try to communicate with my body..
Powok-!
I hit the chin of the guy who was running towards me with a hammer..
That's because people with anger management disorder can be easily found even in modern times..
Just like their characteristics, I thought that if I showed them a clear difference in power this time, they might come to their senses..
but…….
‘I guess he wasn't the appellant..’
Although he said he didn't even use [Swing] because he was worried that he might get knocked down in one hit, the guy got even angrier and rushed at me..
Same behavior as normal monsters, expressing aggression until the spark of life goes out..
‘Okay, then give up the conversation..’
Deciding that the main goal was impossible to achieve, I focused on the secondary goal..
It's just gathering information about him.…….
Whoa whoa-!
At that time, his club cut through the air, making a booming sound. In the process, there were no flashy effects such as the weapon glowing or lightning shooting out..
But still.
No, so at least I could recognize it at a glance.
‘……[swing]?’
The troll used [Swing].
Although I was very embarrassed, my brain calmly figured out the cause of this phenomenon..
‘top variant…….’
Glacier Cave Trolls are a higher variant..
So we use the integer of another object..
Just like the vampire Cambormir used Nightpla's [Sharing the Pain], this guy can use the Ogre's skills..
Of course, that's not what's important.
‘……Wow, that really happened..’
It was a curiosity I had for a long time..
The power of an ogre and the regenerative power of a troll. What would it be like if there was a monster with these two things?.
Now it's as if the monster in my imagination has become a reality..
but…….
‘There's nothing worse than I thought.’
Wouldn't it be better if the ogre had the troll essence?.
The troll, which was the exact opposite, was blander than expected..
Well, more accurately, I should say that I have become too strong.?
In fact, if it had been this guy instead of Cambormire that he encountered in the first crack, Bjorn Yandel's journey would have ended from that day on..
‘Then, let’s check it out..’
Afterwards, I explored the troll's entire combat style by adding damage step by step..
The judgment is that collecting as much information as possible will make it easier for those who take on the challenge later..
Of course, the battle ended quickly..
It took about 30 minutes?
There didn't seem to be anything to pay attention to, other than the cave becoming dark at the end and the troll's cooldown disappearing..
「Killed Kirdu, the corrupted beast..」
「Top mutant kill bonus. EXP +1」
「Guardian kill bonus. EXP +3」
Eventually, the troll's head was smashed with a hammer, and the portal opened, and as always, the Rainbow Essence came out without even looking at it..
***
After catching the troll, I killed all of the unidentified guardians who were level 5, but there was no real gain..
The only person who was able to talk was the Duke of Cambormere..
‘Something… I think there must be some reason.…….’
Even if I only worry about cancer, I can't even come up with a plausible hypothesis..
Why did that guy communicate with me?.
What exactly was the difference from other unidentified guardians?.
just luck?
I don't know, but I also finished digging up the secret and resumed the attack at this point..
Cleared the White Temple, a 3rd floor rift that had been postponed..
[…….]
It's strange, but the knight of the end who appeared in the White Temple rushed at me without even saying the lines he spoke in-game..
And it was the same with the 4th floor crack that I attempted by borrowing equipment that could be helpful in conquering it..
[You, Hee-do... came to kill me.······?]
The doppelganger, who would have said such a line, started the boss battle without saying anything..
Oh, by the way, the structure of the boss battle was different from the original version..
You have to attack both internally and externally at the same time, and I was curious about how the gimmick of turning a doppelganger into a teammate would work in solo play..
‘Something like this... I made it for you to wake up?’
He transformed into me and fought, and even used [self-replication] to gain a numerical advantage..
But the situation wasn't that desperate..
Because doppelgangers cannot copy number items..
Aegis Wall.
Crowl's Demon Crusher.
In addition to the two core items, 'Outlaw of the Wilderness' is a counter item for humanoid monsters.’.
In addition, numerous equipment borrowed from outside.
After using them to the limit, I was able to kill the doppelganger..
It took about 7 hours.
「Killed the doppelganger.」
「Guardian kill bonus. EXP +3」
The doppelganger's seal, which was originally supposed to be blocked somehow, was lifted long ago, and in that state, the [Crystallization] pattern alone was seen a total of 13 times..
This strategy was possible because no matter how much the number of guys increased, there was no deal at all for me after completing the full setting..
‘Wow... I really thought it was falling apart.’
When I came out, I shared the process of fighting the doppelganger with everyone, and everyone was speechless when they told me that I fought for 7 hours..
I guess they were impressed by my fierce battle, but fortunately, I didn't see anyone who was brave enough to take on the challenge..
I just open my mouth and admire.
“The essence of a doppelganger... … . I'm jealous, but I guess I'll have to give up..”
“Isn’t this the type of monster you can defeat on your own?.”
“I'm surprised that it was possible to take down a 4th floor or higher rift guardian alone..”
“however… It looks like the Baron didn't drink any purified water this time either.?”
Ah, the last question was something I was worried about too..
The value of the doppelganger essence is very high..
It can be quite useful no matter what occupation you have..
but…….
‘Not enough space.’
How strong would I be if I became two people??
When using a self-immolation technique, even the number item is not copied..
In addition, [Self-replication] requires the consumption of the same essence as Amelia's [Dual Reign] for synergy, so I coolly gave up..
‘I don't know what will come next, but I have to leave one space blank..’
Anyway, after the fierce battle with the doppelganger, I just spent the day relaxing and resting, and the atmosphere of the exploration group was very unique..
“Oh oh! You're back! Thank goodness!”
“Poetry, priest! Please take a look at my wounds.!”
The explorers who chose the challenge showed off their passion by going in and out of the portal day and night, while the knights, priests, and wizards took a step back and did their own thing to kill time..
That's because they don't need experience points or essence..
Wizards with academic passion seem to be interested in the current situation, but…….
“The Baron will also challenge the Golden Ruins tomorrow.?”
“yes it will.”
“I'm curious... … . What will the golden ruins be like? And what lies beyond that closed door?.”
Those wizards just waited for my steps and paid no attention to the statue that had already been cleared..
The next day I spent resting like that..
「You have defeated Golden Fang Calpion. EXP +6.」
「Guardian kill bonus. EXP +3」
After finishing breakfast, I attempted the 4th floor crack, Golden Ruins, as planned, and cleared it in about 3 hours and returned..
However, the situation was not as urgent as in the case of Doppelganger..
It was just a tanker's fate..
‘under… Attack skills are coming..’
[Swing] and Demon Crusher.
I was able to catch it somehow because I had these two, but it inevitably took a long time to peel Calpion's skin one by one..
This time, it wasn't a humanoid monster, so it was impossible to beat it with an outlaw in the wilderness..
‘…Still, I caught it because it was a tank..’
Actually, this is a common occurrence in RPG games..
A well-sized tank can take on bosses that other classes cannot catch by itself, as long as the compatibility is right..
Oh, of course, assuming there is no time limit..
‘So, if we remove the unidentified guardian, there is only the 5th floor left?…….’
As my eyes turned to the guardians on the 5th floor, people's attention began to gather..
Most people looked at me with curiosity. In the case of Anavada members, their eyes looked slightly nervous..
“For sure… From the 5th floor crack, two portals opened.?”
“That's right. I wonder who Baron Yandel is going to fall into a rift with..”
I looked around.
“…….”
Amelia with expressionless eyes and Erwen with expectant eyes..
‘Does this guy think he's going on a picnic??’
In Misha's case, he looked nervous, and Einar looked away as soon as we made eye contact..
For some reason, I seemed even more unmotivated today..
Well, I've already decided on the person I'm taking anyway..
plod, trudge.
I passed the people and stopped in front of one person..
“Arua Raven.”
“……yes?”
He looked like he didn't expect to be chosen at all, but he didn't need to say much..
“i need you.”
Isn’t it the 5th floor guardian essence?.
Of course, you have to put it in a test tube..
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