Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 593
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Boss room entered by riding the guardian statue.
I called it a crack because there is no other word to replace it, but strictly speaking it is not a crack..
The wizards say that the unique properties of the crack portal are nowhere to be found.?
So I just thought of doing it..
In fact, unlike ordinary cracks, beyond the portal, there was only a boss room..
but…….
‘This time it's a real crack…….’
Hidden beyond the open stone gate that shared all the guardian statues was a crack portal..
‘but… The first basement floor is also a layer..’
The existence of class-specific cracks?
It's not particularly strange.
Well, the village chief said that it's better not to get your hopes up too much since he's never seen a rift form over such a long period of time.…….
‘How can it not be there?.’
I did not suspect the existence of cracks.
Because it is not a random occurrence, there are cracks that only open in certain places..
I thought the first basement floor was a similar case..
“Be careful! If you get sucked in, there is no turning back.!”
“The wavelength measurement results are not yet available.?”
While the wizards gathered near the portal to collect various data, I walked away and took a moment to collect my thoughts..
‘6I thought there might be cracks in more than one layer.…….’
My expectations, which I had carefully kept in mind, were spectacularly wrong..
‘No, is it still too early to tell??’
Maybe if you take that portal, you can randomly enter one of the cracks on the 6th floor or higher..
‘……Well, I really don't think so..’
A gamer's intuition speaks.
There is a high possibility that there is a crack unique to the first underground floor beyond that portal..
“Phew…….”
There is more worry than curiosity and anticipation as to what kind of crack it might be..
Because this place is different from the game..
There is no such thing as a retry..
You must succeed on your first try through an unknown rift where neither the guardian nor the monsters that appear nor the terrain are known..
“…Yandel?”
“ah… Emily.”
Amelia saw that I was getting more serious and gave me a worried look, but she didn't talk to me other than handing me a canteen filled with cold water..
How much time has passed like that?.
A leadership meeting was held and the wizards shared what they had researched..
Excluding the little things, there were two main things..
“No drops in magic density have been observed in rift portals. The likelihood of natural extinction over time seems extremely low..”
There is enough time to think before entering the crack..
In other words, there is no need to rush in by forming a team right away. Although it was something I expected, I was quite relieved to hear this confirmation..
but…….
“Our investigation team's opinion is that this is a crack that allows up to 5 people to enter..”
I was a bit surprised by this part in many ways..
Let alone the fact that the maximum number of people is five, how do they know that?.
Is it possible to find out something like that through research??
It wasn't like that in the game?
When I had that question and asked about the detailed investigation process, I got a very disheartening answer..
“that… There was a mural on the inside of the stone gate... … . As a result of in-depth discussion, our investigation team concluded that it should be interpreted as referring to the total number of people..”
Now I see that I didn't find it using magic, it was just a guess..
“of course… As this is an interpretation observed from an arbitrary and subjective point of view, we would like to clearly state here that the investigation team is fully aware of the concerns of people taking a negative stance on the possibility that the interpretation may be wrong, and we ask for your understanding regarding this..”
“What on earth is this wizard talking about??”
“………yes?”
Oh, I told you I was just thinking to myself..
The atmosphere suddenly became cold, but no excuses were added, such as a slip of the tongue..
Not only is that unbecoming of a barbarian,…….
If we were to interpret it from the beginning, wouldn't it mean that we would set up insurance in advance because our guess could be wrong?.
“Then the meeting will stop here for a moment. I have something to share with the Baron, so would you all please make room??”
Afterwards, the village chief, who understood my glance, bit everyone and asked me:.
“What would you like me to do??”
Expression of intention to leave all exploration decisions to me, as was the case during the stone statue exploration..
“Since the wizards' guess is correct, I plan to form a team of five people first. Oh, of course, I plan to prepare an additional team just in case..”
“That's wise. Then, when the selection process is over, tell me—.”
“In that sense, there is one thing I would like to ask..”
As I entered, the village chief looked at me intently..
Those unique eyes make me even more creepy because I can't read what he's thinking at all..
“Try it.”
I guess I didn't get permission, so I just asked like a noob..
“Do you want to go into the crack together??”
“The reason is?”
Well, even if I tell a clumsy lie, it won't work.?
After thinking about it for a while, I expressed my honest thoughts..
“Anyway, you can get away with it, right?.”
Perfect as a scout.
***
First friend, first love, first breakup…….
The first time of anything is special and remains in the memory for a long time..
And it was no different for me.
first crack.
[While playing [Dungeons and Stones], I really went into the cracks like I was eating, but I still have a clear memory of the first time I tried each crack..
Blood Citadel, Glacier Cave, White Temple…….
A crack entered without any prior information..
I proceeded with the strategy as carefully as possible, but 99% of the time, I lost my cherished character after seeing the game over screen..
Hammer Dwarf, Sniper Fairy, Beastman Witch Doctor…….
Pieces of my data disappeared in vain because I didn’t know anything..
Now, I don't really feel any regrets, but because of those experiences, I naturally came to understand one thing..
It's natural to be wiped out at the first crack..
Of course, this does not apply when it is clearly over-specified..
but…….
‘Looking at the difficulty level of the first basement floor, I don't think we'll be overspec..’
Therefore, whether or not to recruit a village chief was a critical issue..
Because it means that you can manipulate Jerome St. Red, one of the most powerful men, without any hesitation..
“Above all, if I die, it will benefit you too..”
“…It's not particularly beneficial..”
I said that while hiding my embarrassment, but I couldn't deny it..
So is this still a rejection??
At this point, I was seriously wondering if I should give up and move on..
“I will do it.”
“……what?”
“If you could do me one favor..”
“tell me.”
Surprisingly, there was nothing special about the village chief’s request..
The intention hidden within was also very obvious..
“You can keep a few things and come out to the city and give them back..”
“…You're asking me to deliver Karui's heart. You cannot take it with you due to the effect of [Pagan Altar]..”
“That's accurate.”
[It was one of the biggest characteristics of the pagan altar..
You must visit periodically and register your equipment at the altar, but the equipment will follow you when you respawn..
“Hmm…….”
“Isn’t this an offer where you have nothing to lose??”
“By the way. I'm curious about what you believe in and why you ask me such a favor..”
When asked directly, the village chief burst into laughter, feeling less awkward now..
“Haha, you were the one who handed over the body of the commander of the exploration force sent by the royal family to try to survive somehow to some monster. But how could you not believe it??”
Simply put, it means that if you break your promise, be prepared to be screwed too..
“Let me tell you in advance, this is the only time the threat of dying together has worked..”
“Why is this a threat? He didn't force you to promise, he just told you that you could break it if you did. If you don't like it, just decline my offer..”
uh… Logically, that's true too..
With nothing to refute, I ended the conversation coolly..
“……Then, I will assume that we will go in together and make a personnel selection..”
“So be it. however… I'm not going out?”
“What are you doing? I have to come back and tell you anyway, but it would be a waste of time..”
“……Do whatever you want.”
So I sat down in my chair and started thinking about what to do with the remaining people..
‘Once the two people were decided…….’
the village chief and me.
If the wizards' guess is true, three more people could enter the crack in the future..
So who should I choose?.
‘Wouldn't it be right to take a wizard and a priest permanently?.’
Wizard's utility and fuse's stability.
If you take care of these two things, you will be at least halfway there in any situation.…….
The first decision wasn't difficult.
“Gahyun Besilus. Let's put that old man in the wizard's place..”
He was the head mage of the 1st Exploration Army, with whom I had a conflict in the past..
“Hmm… … . Surprisingly?”
“What's surprising??”
Gahyun Vesilus, the current head of a school, served as a military wizard for a long time in his youth. So he has a lot of exploration experience, not to mention skill..
I heard that the old man took the lead in the level 1 joint magic we saw before..
“To be honest, I thought you would take that wizard girl..”
“Oh, you mean Raven??”
“okay.”
In fact, Raven was also a candidate..
He has a lot of knowledge about the labyrinth and his skills are good..
Above all, the passion for unknown cracks will be much greater than that of the old man..
but…….
“Because I'm not going there to play around with the kids. There are better wizards out there, so there's no reason to choose another option..”
The village chief just nodded at my words..
“It means that you are a colleague that I care a lot about..”
“……Did you hear what I said right??”
“Are you saying it doesn't matter if I fall??”
“…….”
If you just look at it, it seems like he's becoming more and more sly as the days go by..
“So what are you going to do with the remaining two??”
“First, I will take one person to the new building..”
Paladin Sven Farab was a candidate for this part, but the idea was quickly abandoned..
Because just me and the village chief are enough for the vanguard..
Looking at healing ability or utility alone, a paladin cannot follow a priest even if he dies..
Well, instead, I have a deceptive intuition ability.…….
‘It's a meaningless ability if there are no other options..’
What is more important than recognizing a crisis is the ability to overcome it..
As you live, you are bound to come across a dead end at least once..
“If you're thinking of taking a priest, interest is a good idea..”
“Who is it?”
“Archbishop of the Leatlas Church.”
After listening to the story, it seemed like a good choice, so the position of priest was decided on the archbishop recommended by the village chief..
And that long-awaited spot remains.
‘need a dealer.’
After the village chief is out during exploration, there is only one dealer, the wizard..
Therefore, reinforcement of the dealer line is necessary..
‘……No matter how much I think about it, there is no better option..’
In the end, after thinking about it for a while, I decided on the last one..
It's truly a pity.
“The remaining spot will go to my colleague Erwen Fornacci di Tercia..”
There was no dealer in the entire exploration force who could replace Erwen..
***
Just in case, after completing the appointment of all members except for the 5 members,.
Gathered all 5 members of the advance team in one place..
Well, we need to know more about each other before exploring.?
‘You can't change members once you're inside, so take a good look here..’
There was a possibility that the final members would change depending on the interview results..
“It's Hesteia. Although he is a poor man, he somehow manages to hold the position of archbishop of the Leatlas Church..”
“nice to meet. This is my first time talking to you in person.?”
“I have heard many stories about the Baron from Lord Parab. Please take care of me inside.”
Archbishop Eden Hesteia made a better first impression than expected. I had seen him in passing trying to catch Parab like a rat, so I honestly thought he was just an old guy..
“It's a shame, but I don't know much about the labyrinth. I hope the Baron informs me well and guides me..”
“I will. What divine spells do you know how to use??”
“Haha, the Baron can use all the spells he knows.—.”
“Oh, then is the origin of stars also possible??”
“……It seems like the Baron knows quite a bit about sacred spells? The origin of stars is difficult.”
“Is that so? It's too bad. Then the star calling?”
“Oh, that's possible..”
That's how we started the census in earnest, and in the end, no priests were replaced..
The archbishop was truly a very capable priest..
Anyway, next it's the wizard's turn..
“Gahyun, can you tell me all the magic that can be used??”
Gahyun Besilus expressed his dissatisfaction as if asking if he really had to do something like that, but he sighed and raised his white flag at my next words..
“If we fail, the hundred or so people who follow us could all die..”
“It will take a long time, so I will only tell you about spells that are level 3 or higher..”
“Below that?”
“I can handle it all. Unless it's unique magic..”
Oh, this is kind of amazing..
Is it because they only chose the best among the people carefully selected by the royal family??
The level is higher than expected.
Should we call it a dream team??
‘I think it's really worth a try at this level.…….’
Afterwards, Erwen, I, and the village chief also introduced the abilities we had and made them understand, and then we spent time teaching them about positioning and things to watch out for during exploration..
In the case of the Archbishop and Gahyun, they had almost no experience with small-scale exploration of 5 people or less..
There was a lot to teach…….
‘There's no time limit anyway.’
I stayed for a few more days, gained as much knowledge as I could, and checked and checked again to see if there were any problems with my personality..
And finally today everything is ready.
“Go in first, Yandel. If the portal doesn't disappear, I'll follow it right away, so don't worry. And Tercia.”
“…why?”
“If we can't follow in…….”
“i know. I will take good care of you, uncle..”
“……okay.”
Well, who takes care of whom?.
As I was grinning and saying hello to the rest of my colleagues, the village chief came up next to me..
Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu-!
I don't know what dangerous thing might be hidden beyond that unknown portal..
“Is the greeting over??”
Now it was time to go in..
***
「The character has entered the Third Archive.」
「Field Effects - Roles are given.」
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