Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game - Episode 89
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“His name is Lee Han-soo, age 29. He was reported missing by his company after he had been absent without notice for a month. Tsk, his family?”
“One biological mother. But when I told them the news, they said they didn't want to be involved..”
The man who was listening to the report sipped his coffee..
It wasn't anything special.
Are there one or two people with complicated family history??
“So Detective Park, why did the disappearance case come to our team??”
“that is… Only the scene of entering the house is captured on CCTV, but the scene of leaving is not confirmed. All the windows were locked.”
“surely… Something smells bad.”
The man put down his coffee and read the report in earnest..
15Although he had seen all sorts of things in his years of working as a detective, even in his eyes, this was a very unusual case..
There are no signs of a break-in or any missing money..
Card usage history ends more than a month ago.
Above all, the clothes the missing person was wearing were found in the bedroom. It was not taken off directly, but it was as if only the body had disappeared..
“I don't know what kind of bastard he is, but he's completely crazy..”
I already had a gut feeling that this was not a simple disappearance..
It may be a crime so violent that it shakes the Republic of Korea..
“Did you do on-site preservation? First, submit a request to the National Forensic Service. Let’s look at the forensic results first..”
Following the man's instructions, Detective Park hesitated for a moment and then cautiously opened his mouth..
“Me, team leader… Before that, there is something I want to show you..”
Why not include it in the report??
I had that question, but when I nodded, Detective Park came back holding a monitor..
“This is the monitor found in the missing person's room..”
“what? Why do you have it? It's not like I brought it out arbitrarily.?”
The man who was raising his voice as if he was not praying suddenly froze when he noticed something..
“Wait a minute, Detective Park, how is the monitor on??”
“Well, I don't know.…….”
Letters were floating on a monitor with a black background..
Even though the connection cable to the main body or even the power cable was not plugged in,.
It was even updating with sound..
Beep, beep, beep, beep.—
「The coming-of-age ceremony was completed successfully..」
「Equipped with new equipment.」
「Overall item level increases by +12.」
「Bjorn Jan…….」
「…….」
「…….」
What do these letters that continue to be written mean?.
“Team leader, I did some research... … It is said that there have been several similar cases overseas..”
“Well, overseas……?”
There was no way for them to know for sure yet..
***
「The labyrinth is closed.」
「The character moves to Lapdonia.」
***
As the darkness recedes, it becomes brighter before my eyes..
As I turn my head upward out of habit, the same cloudy sky as usual comes into view at a glance..
I let out a long breath..
‘……I survived this time too.’
In fact, even the statement that he came back alive was false..
I was nervous every day, thinking that something would definitely happen, but…….
As a result, nothing happened..
And twice in a row.
‘Well, I really thought there was something going on this time..’
To be honest, I was still dazed..
That's because the previous exploration went too smoothly..
Thanks to a good starting point, I arrived at the ‘Rock Desert’ in just 9 hours by taking the second floor portal connected to the Gnome District..
Well, I didn't get the portal merit because there was a passenger..
「You have killed a corrupted gnome. EXP +1」
「Killed a kobold shield soldier. EXP +1」
「The stone golem has been defeated. EXP +2」
「The megalithic soldier has been defeated. EXP +2」
「Defeated the Sandman…….」
「…….」
A variety of grade 9 monsters, including a gnome variant and a set of 3 kobolds. And various types of level 8 monsters, including stone golems..
Even though I passed by hunting all kinds of monsters at my request, I was able to get up to the 3rd floor on the 4th day..
‘It was the same all the way to the Witch's Forest..’
We reached the center of the Witch's Forest on the 8th day without any problems..
The looters encountered along the way?
There wasn't a single one.
4After entering the 'Tower in the Sky' floor, I never encountered any explorers..
「Completed the ordeal.」
「I chose the Stairs of Courage.」
Time for real hunting.
I continued to climb the stairs and battle monsters..
3All the monsters that appeared on the 'Pilgrim's Path' floor came out in random groups, and a level 6 monster was also encountered once every three days..
「Vitol has been defeated. EXP +4」
「Killed the Lizardman skirmisher. EXP +2」
「You have defeated the Dullahan. EXP +3」
「You have defeated the Banshee Queen. EXP +3」
「Ilatrek has been defeated. EXP +3」
「The dragoon was killed. EXP +4」
「Defeat Living Armor…….」
「…….」
4I spent until the 23rd day when the floor was closed..
The level 6 monster I was once so worried about.?
Because it was my first battle, I made a few mistakes, but thanks to my sharp increase in power, I was able to defeat them all without much trouble..
At the same time, I started accumulating a lot of experience..
‘It’s not called the Tower of Training for nothing..’
3All monsters that appear on the floor appear..
6There are grades, and even if not, there are monsters that only appear here..
Well, it was still not enough to go to level 4..
Anyway, as a result of focusing on hunting like that,.
“Dwalki?”
“Well, so... … If we split it between each person, it would be about 720,000 stones..”
“78It's 10,000 stones.”
“Eh? Bjorn, what are you talking about?…….”
“Uh, uh… … I calculated it again and it turns out that what you said is correct, Bjorn.?”
“What??!”
780,000 stones were distributed per person..
This is only because the magic stone drop rate has increased by 30% thanks to Mimic's passive skill [Greed], otherwise it would have been around 600,000 stones..
“Hmm, it’s definitely not a small amount of money… … I feel sorry about something. Maybe it's just me?”
“Somehow… I think it's the same for me too.”
“Hahaha! Well, it’s only natural since I earned it like that before! Now, Bjorn, it looks like your ridiculous luck has run out.?”
I don't know about luck.
Since there was no hard work, the income was low..
Even though the looters are shit, they wear some fancy gear..
In fact, it is much more profitable than mining magic stones..
‘……Somehow, I earned less than when I first entered the labyrinth..’
I think I understand why predators are constantly being created. It's easier for people to catch than a level 6 monster and it's a lot more profitable..
So I can't help but be drawn to it like a moth to fire..
Even more so if you consider yourself an efficient person..
‘Let's not be too sad. In fact, it's just been so special, and this is ordinary..’
I finally erased my regrets while thinking about the game..
Cost of consumables, various expenses incurred in the city.
It's natural that you won't be able to touch a lot of money in the beginning..
That was the reason why newbies did not even get past the first or second year to become tax accountants because they did not have 1 million stone..
‘……In the first place, just getting to the 4th floor in a few months was ridiculously fast..’
So I said to myself, I had a great time in the city..
We met occasionally to socialize with our team members and make exploration plans, and we visited the Magic Tower every week to fulfill Raven's research appointments..
“Well, now I just have to do 4 more and I'm done.?”
“So when can I meet that senior??”
“Ah, that's causing a bit of a problem. If it's okay with Mr. Yandel, I'd like to postpone it until next month.…….”
“…do it like that.”
Training, library, fellowship, information gathering.
It was truly a leisurely day that I had never experienced before..
Because of that, I was so anxious that my hands and feet were shaking.…….
Until I entered the labyrinth again, I was a demon hunter, and no one, including Hans, approached me..
So I thought there might be something this time..
‘In the end nothing happened.’
‘I passed the ‘Goblin Forest’ and went up to the 3rd floor..
Thanks to this, I caught additional monsters that I couldn't catch..
And in the end, I leveled up during the days I spent on the 4th floor..
That's all that's different from the last expedition..
“Bjorn! What are you thinking? Hurry up and go.”
Misha woke up from his thoughts when he felt his waist shaking..
“Come to your senses quickly. If you're late, you'll have to wait a long time..”
What's the big deal?.
9I wouldn't know if it was my days as an explorer.
6The checkpoint itself is different for level explorer, so the waiting time is less than half that..
Officials are also much more polite..
“Well then, let’s go! Hahaha!”
Soon we went through our respective checkpoints and gathered in one place..
And the distribution was completed quickly..
“Each person can take 790,000 stones..”
“Bjorn? I guess that's right?”
Dwalky's pupils twitch as if he's nervous about Misha's question. What kind of wizard is this, so weak with numbers??
“I do not know either. If it's right, it's right.”
This time, the calculation was accurate, so I passed without any fuss..
and the result.
7910,000 stones were deposited into my pocket..
Is the world all about give and take??
Huh, as much as I went easily, the money I earned hasn't changed since last time..
“Then, for the returnee, let's gather together and drink separately tomorrow, and let's each go back and rest today.!”
“That's right.”
As soon as the distribution was over, we dispersed and headed to our lodgings..
But what is this again?.
Today, this room feels messy and narrow..
It seems like just yesterday that I was happy that my room was getting bigger and that there was a window..
dump.
Even after washing and lying in bed, it doesn’t feel real..
I always felt with my whole body that I was alive at this moment..
Suddenly, those thoughts came to mind..
How long will it take to earn money like this before I can move into a room like that at that motel??
‘……Growth has almost stopped recently..’
As the peaceful times continue, the anxiety within me grows in size..
Therefore, I tried to laugh.
‘…Even when I saw it, I was blessed..’
The first day I woke up in this body.
I made plans assuming at least a few years, possibly even a lifetime. However, due to several coincidences, it was possible to advance the time by at least 2 to 3 years..
Let's not be impatient.
This is going well enough..
therefore—
‘Fuck, what am I thinking right now??’
Hit the cheek with all your might.
Wow-!
It's going well?
The more dangerous the situation becomes..
There's no way the days are going well for me forever, right?.
don't forget.
That shit always happens when you let your guard down..
‘Demon hunter? Guild? What is mozlan? nobility? Who is it this time? Or is it okay until I enter the labyrinth??’
I tighten the loose screws while recalling the experiences engraved in my mind like trauma..
‘No, it can't be.’
You mustn't stop.
We must continue to become stronger..
Only then can you survive..
If anyone were to see me like this, I might look paranoid.…….
Actually, I haven't changed at all since day one..
‘Always think the worst.’
If I have to become a crazy person anyway, I want to be a crazy person who survives..
***
“Bjorn? Something bad happened?”
“does not exist. But why did I feel that way??”
“I feel like my eyes have become a little fiercer…….”
This is what I heard the next day, as soon as I met Misha..
So, I decided to loosen the screw just a little bit, just a little bit. You must have that much free space in your brain to be able to make rational decisions.—
“I'll even let you touch my ears?”
“…what?”
For a moment, I thought I was so confused that I heard something wrong, but no..
“that… My brother said that he felt better when he touched my ears. Even though I was very young…….”
what? That cheap bastard said that?
I can't even imagine when I was young..
“Oh, by the way, I'm talking about Big Brother! My eldest brother is still good to me.…….”
Whether you treated me well or not.
What kind of perverts are there??
This is why home environment is important when you are young. Look at those eyes that are purely benevolent. You probably don't know what's wrong.
“Misha, don't say that to anyone. Because I might misunderstand your intentions and feel strange feelings..”
Maybe, if I hadn't known that Misha's taste was for thin men, I might have misunderstood what I just heard..
I wonder if he's flirting with me or something like that..
“But you're not just anyone?
Well, the answer is.
“Just say you understand..”
“…I understand. Anyway, if this isn’t that good, should I at least grill some meat??”
“…If so, thank you.”
So breakfast was decided on roast pork..
No matter how much you buy it yourself, it is quite expensive for a meal since it is meat.…….
I made a reasonable decision.
If you grow even a little taller by eating this meat, it won't be a loss..
“Eat slowly! Let’s eat some too.!!”
“……Didn't you say you hate meat??”
“Barbariannoming without this delicacy!!”
Anyway, it was a little incident that happened during the meal..
The pace feels good. I started the day in earnest..
It was evening when I decided to meet up with my companions.…….
“Let's go outside for a while.”
“Oh, then I guess I can take a break today too.?”
“If you're bored, just swing your sword. Seeing as how I missed the sword last time, it seems like I'm not skilled enough yet..”
“that! I just didn't have enough strength.!!”
“Then I guess I should exercise..”
“This muscle idiot!!”
Anyway, I left Misha alone and went out..
“Have a nice trip! Come late if possible!”
Well, I don't think he'll really spend his time training like I said.…….
Because that’s his choice..
plod, trudge.
Soon, I was walking hard on my strong legs and soon arrived at my destination..
A place I always come to when I have time left.
That is, it was a library.
“Looks like nothing much happened..”
Ragna has now revealed his name and, perhaps because of various events, he speaks to me as soon as he arrives..
Of course, it doesn't feel that friendly..
“As you can see, there was nothing. how were you?”
“of course.”
“Then please ask again today.”
A car that simply asks how you are and wants to receive the [Advanced Book Detection] magic..
For some reason Ragna hesitates..
I don't know about her, but she has a habit of saying something when she wants to say something..
“If you have something to say, say it coolly..”
“……How on earth do you know??”
“It's just the look in your eyes.”
Ragna looks with hurt pride at my honest answer. Hearing this from the barbarian seems to be a bit off-putting..
However, like an intellectual who values reason, I got straight to the point without hesitation..
“Let me tell you in advance, this is not certain information. But since you are an explorer, I thought I should warn you..”
“It's a warning?”
It's a completely unexpected word..
But suddenly I come to my senses.
Even though he said he wasn't sure and put up insurance, it wouldn't be nonsense given his personality..
“what? Hurry up and say it.”
At my urging, Ragna cautiously opened his mouth..
“Perhaps a dimensional collapse phenomenon may occur in the labyrinth in the near future..”
As soon as I heard it, I had reasonable doubts..
dimension collapse.
A real disaster in the labyrinth that cannot be compared to hierarchical monarchs.’.
‘I wonder why it's been so quiet these days…….’
Was this really meant to explode??
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