Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 151



Episode 151: Barbarian Lord (3)

Me a tank and Misha a cold attribute mechanic.

Now we need to recruit three more team members to fit the combination.

‘One priest one wizard and one archer and explorer.’

This was the first configuration that came to mind.

Should I say that it is the fundamental combination of [Dungeon & Stone]?

Since the vampire essence had also disappeared the presence of a priest would be a great help to the team.

but….

‘The priest gave up cleanly.’

In fact the word “give up” also has ambiguity.

I even asked Krovitz if he could introduce me to a priest but he flatly refused.

Are you saying that there must be at least three people on the team who are level 5 or higher and that the temple must have a certain level of merit?

‘The basic recruitment conditions have become more stringent than the game itself.’

Although it is disappointing it is not a major problem.

Although the team’s stability increases significantly if there is a fuse it has the disadvantage of being lacking in damage so I deliberately left it out.

‘I’m slowly getting a feel for how to put it together.’

That evening I learned the shocking truth that Misha was a racist. After I finished organizing my thoughts I got dressed and went out into the street.

And then I went to the bar I remembered.

Jing-!

As soon as I opened the door I saw a black bear woman showing off her bulky body. When asked if I was alone I mentioned Mr. Bear’s name and the wife cleared her throat and pointed to one side.

Mr. Bear a level 5 explorer was carrying an apron and delivering alcohol and food to the guests.

“There are no customers but I always invite friends.”

I sat in an empty seat trying to keep the words coming from behind out of one ear. And when Mr. Bear had just finished serving she quietly raised her hand and called out.

“Oh wait a minute. I’ll be there soon… Bjorn Yandel?”

“Let’s talk for a moment.”

At my words Mr. Bear gently rolled his eyes and glanced at her counter. She didn’t look like that and she was captured.

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She planned to just talk briefly and leave but she just ordered two snacks and two drinks. I decided that if I did this both I and that guy would be less observant.

“…Keuhumhum.”

Soon Mr. Bear who brought drinks and snacks sat down across from me with a puzzled expression.

And she said apologetically.

“It’s not always like this. You know? “It’s just that the store has been very busy these days…”

It seemed quite quiet considering it was busy but I didn’t say anything.

What’s so embarrassing about living a family life?

Soon Mr. Bear opened her mouth as if to change the subject.

“So the fact that you came here means you left the original team right?”

“…the team has been disbanded.”

“Looking at their expressions it looks like they lost someone.”

I neither confirmed nor denied.

But was that silence enough to replace the answer?

Mr. Bear smiled bitterly and she took a swig of her drink.

“What a shitty thing to do.”

“Yeah that was a really shitty thing to do.”

I drank one drink and then ordered two more. And then we started talking in earnest.

“How many people gathered?”

“There are still only two people.”

“It must be you and that Red Cat woman.”

“So what is the answer?”

“Okay let’s do it together.”

After Mr. Bear coolly agreed she asked various questions.

What floor is the target and how is it distributed?

And how will the remaining two be filled?

I briefly stated the composition I had in mind.

“First of all we will definitely include wizards. And the one remaining position… has no choice but to be filled by an explorer.”

In fact there was an option to put Erwen in place of Uncle Bear as the archer. However it is unclear how well he will do as he has just started the explorer class.

In addition Bear who has a tank summon was able to cover the absence of her priest to some extent so she made the above decision.

“Until the guide is found we will use searchers by hiring them. “Except for the explorers I plan to distribute the rest equally.”

Mr. Bear nodded at her.

And then he suddenly asked.

“If I were the leader could you increase the distribution?”

“what?”

“I mean it literally.”

What on earth is this guy talking about?

Did he just say he was the guide?

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If that’s the case I don’t understand it at all.

“Didn’t you say that you wandered around on the first floor for 19 hours last time?”

“…Did I even tell you the time?”

“It was around 19:00 on the first day when the crack opened.”

Even at that time Mr. Bear was wandering around the crystal cave.

Because she couldn’t find the portal to the second floor.

No matter where you are in the labyrinth there is a guide who can know the exact direction of the portal and remains on the first floor until that time?

This makes no sense considering that Rottmiller’s fastest time is 6 hours.

but….

“Oh well… Isn’t the path to the Crystal Cave a bit complicated?”

“huh?”

“I know where the portal is but it’s always difficult to find it.”

Mr. Bear went on to say that he only gave directions and that other colleagues were responsible for finding the way.

I asked back without knowing what he said.

“…To put it simply he is a guide but does this mean he is a guide?”

“Hmm! That’s what my former colleagues said. Honestly it’s hard to understand.”

It’s hard to admit something.

It’s a second-floor portal that even an ordinary person can easily visit in one day just by using a compass.

‘He’s a guide but he’s a guide….’

I thought it was a bold thing to say but I didn’t try to show it and ended the story.

“I will think about distribution. “I need to listen to the opinions of people who will come in later.”

“That is enough.”

“Then the conversation is over.”

I have my first colleague.

Abman Urikfried.

A level 5 archer with tank summons and a guide with close to zero exploration ability.

“I will ask you to take good care of me in the future. Bjorn son of Yandel.”

The specs have only improved a lot but is it because of the feeling that we can already see the second coming of Team Banpoon?

***

We even clinked glasses together to celebrate becoming colleagues.

The wife gave us a glare.

“How long are you going to play?”

“Honey? “No this is not play.”

Mr. Bear got up in a huff headed to his wife and talked to her without being heard.

At first it seemed like he was being scolded but…

“Oh my I should have told you earlier. “The person who will become my husband’s colleague.”

As if something had been discussed well the wife approached me first and smiled warmly.

“nice to meet you. They also have another name for it Little Vulcan right? “He’s tall and strong so I feel relieved now.”

“I’m glad that’s the case.”

“yes. In fact I honestly didn’t like my previous colleagues. “How can you be a team member for over half a year and never show your face?”

huh?

“…A former colleague?”

This guy must have been playing solo?

I secretly checked on Mr. Bear. He was shaking his head repeatedly with a pale face.

A conversation from the past came to mind.

[Is this guy who also has a wife entering the labyrinth alone?]

[Because the store is running at a loss these days. Shouldn’t the country work hard to earn money?]

It’s nice to work hard to earn money but I never would have guessed that he was cheating on his wife and playing solo.

I feel like my illusions have been completely shattered following my path.

I thought he would be a reliable yet wise colleague like a bear.

Now I see that he was just a guy who lived for today.

“Anyway please consider that I treated you to what you ate today. “Although I am a poor husband I will take good care of you in the future.”

After getting involved in someone else’s family affair I burst out laughing and left the bar as if running away. And soon after arriving at the accommodation.

“Oh man. “Have you had a drink?”

Erwen ordered a drink and sat in the first floor lobby waiting for me. At that time I wondered if she had come just to have a long chat…

“sorry!”

Before I could say anything Erwen delivered her apology.

“What do you mean sorry?”

“I didn’t even know something like that happened to my colleague…”

“How did you know that?”

“At that time the man’s expression looked so bad that I asked another colleague.”

When he asked who he was talking about he was told that he was a dwarf. When I told him that he was my former colleague he seemed to have told me about Dwalki without any doubt…

Fortunately though it looks like they left out any mention of oracles or dragon slayers.

“It was painful right? I know. “What does it feel like to lose something?”

Erwen cried and touched my hand.

I felt very embarrassed. Should I say that it feels like a three-year-old child is comforting me?

It was also an afterthought to begin with.

Now I’m finally starting to get my mind in order.

“…Stop talking about that. Anyway welcome back. “I had something to tell you.”

“What do you want to say? “Well there’s still something left to do…”

“Is there anything left to do?”

“…no. So what is there to talk about?”

I sat down across from Erwen.

And then he asked directly.

“I’m going to create a new team. Would you like to join?”

Originally I wasn’t planning on including Erwen.

Of course it’s not because of Misha’s request.

It’s just that after much deliberation Archer was selected as Mr. Bear and there were no seats left.

However things changed when I learned that Uncle Bear was the guide.

The position that was intended to be filled by a searcher became empty.

‘It may not have much combat power right now but if you raise it well it will definitely be enough for more than one person.’

The fact that she was taking her explorer lessons from her older sister was also a huge plus.

Would you say it would be perfect to find your way with Uncle Bear?

“I….”

After a long period of silence Erwen struggled to come up with an answer.

“I’m really glad you offered. So please don’t misunderstand?”

Well first of all it’s a rejection.

“Is it because of your sister?”

“no. It’s because of me. “I still have a lot left to learn from you.”

It was an unexpected answer.

Well it’s not like I didn’t understand it.

Certainly hanging out with her older sister is helping her grow. It’s only been a few months since I took the Explorer class and I can’t teach you about things like elemental magic.

“I see. I get it.”

“I… you’re not angry are you? yes?”

“It can’t be. That’s a great decision. “You too are now an explorer.”

“Ah it’s been a while since I received a compliment….”

Erwen who had been staring blankly at her into space for a moment cleared her throat and regained her senses.

And she spoke in a voice full of determination.

“Please wait half a year. “After just half a year she will learn everything she can from her sister and join your team.”

Oh I’m grateful…

If this is the case doesn’t it seem like I sent some kind of industrial spy?

For some reason she seemed to hear the sound of her sister’s courage collapsing.

***

The next morning.

As soon as she opened her eyes she headed to the shrine without even washing.

She rationally decided that there was no need to wash since she was going to a place full of barbarians anyway.

‘It feels like I’ve come home.’

Even if I’m not a real barbarian looking at the green bushes here makes me feel at home. There was a time when I felt uncomfortable because I was scared of the tribal leader but at least I was like that now.

Is that why?

‘Nimiral.’

Suddenly the oracle comes to mind and her heart becomes heavy.

Her intuition tempered by bad luck was speaking.

There is no way a secret that more than ten people know can be kept forever.

‘Even if stage 6 is completed today it will take several more years to reach stage 9…’

Unlike other races that have abandoned old traditions barbarians are stubborn to the point of madness.

If it becomes known that I received an oracle from a star goddess rather than an ancestor god the super rookie or the tribal leader will step in and try to expel me.

‘I’m going to think about this later…’

I walked through the bush and headed to the center of the sacred site.

As I was doing that I saw young warriors gathered in an empty lot. Little warriors who practice martial arts while waiting for the day of the coming of age ceremony to stay in the sacred place.

This is what I always see when I come here…

‘Is that Charon…?”

A familiar barbarian face can be seen among the young warriors.

Charon son of Tarson.

He was once a baby barbarian who didn’t know anything about the world but he accepted the darkness of the world and became a full-fledged warrior.

He is standing in front of the young barbarians.

As if he were a training instructor.

“We all repeat it together. “What about humans?”

“It’s the enemy!”

“What about the heart?”

“We must protect it!”

It was an indoctrination that bordered on brainwashing but this alone would greatly increase their survival rate.

I looked at them happily.

Until I realized one thing.

‘But what is that?’

The behavior of Tarson’s son Charon and several senior barbarians who appear to have followed him is strange.

For some reason I am carrying three or four backpacks.

I thought it might be a popular fashion among barbarians…

“Instructor! But what are those bags?”

One of the young warriors raises his hand and asks if it’s just me that looks strange.

Charon smiled and answered as if he had been waiting.

“I asked well. Young warrior! “This is Robert this is John this is Aiden…”

Charon points to the backpacks on the left and right as well as the front and back and calls out their names.

“ha ha ha! So it sounds like someone’s name!”

The baby barbarian laughed.

but….

“Because it’s a person’s name.”

Charon was no longer smiling.

“…what does that mean?”

To the shocked baby barbarians Charon gave a very long and detailed explanation of how he obtained the backpack.

And he continued his mental education again.

“I repeat it again. “What about humans?”

“It’s the enemy!!!!!”

“What about the heart?”

“We must protect it!!!!”

“What about Bjorn Yandel’s son?”

“A great warrior!!!!!”

I was speechless when I saw that.

“….”

…What on earth have I done?