Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 161
by Jessie@AFNCC
Episode 161: Negotiation (3)
Walking quickly through the city center.
Not in city mode with just a light chest armor but with a shield and a mace out.
“No wait a minute! “You want me to wait and see?”
Lady Urban is running behind me almost running trying to stop me.
“I understand what you’re trying to do but doing it now won’t help Mr. Yandel?”
“….”
“I will solve it myself. Of course I need help from Mr. Yandel… Mr. Yandel lends me his strength and I use my brain. how is it? “Aren’t we a pretty good match?”
They keep saying something.
I just ignore the chatter and keep walking. Lady Urbans who was treated as invisible tried to force me to block my path or grab my arm…
No I wonder if that will work.
“Oh really!!”
Lady Urbane who was dragged without any resistance irritatedly threw the parasol she was carrying on the floor.
Was it just a momentary vent of anger?
Within 3 seconds he picks up the parasol again and follows behind me again.
“Hey… I’m sorry.”
“…?”
“Maybe it’s because of me that the spark flew at Mr. Yandel. “If I hadn’t approached him he might have just left me alone.”
“I know but it’s still shameful.”
For the first time I responded to an honest apology.
Of course the walking did not stop.
That’s that and this is this right?
It doesn’t seem like he was that serious to begin with.
“No I even apologized!!”
On the contrary as the speed increased Lady Urbans who looked to have grown up beautifully followed eagerly wiping her sweat with a handkerchief.
It seems like he decided that there was still room for persuasion.
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“Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu…!”
Even while breathing heavily Lady Urban continued to chatter.
“Give me a chance to make it right. I know it’s a shameless thing for me to say this but I do. Ah if I inherit my father’s place I will repay you many times over…!”
Was it a physical limitation?
Lady Urban’s voice gradually becomes more distant.
After thinking for a moment I slowed down slightly.
Of course I didn’t change my mind about helping him…
‘It might be better to have this person next to you when you meet with the regional head.’
Thinking about it again I think I could easily prove my innocence using his reaction.
However it was clear that if I went too slow the people next to me would make noise so I adjusted my speed to maintain a certain distance.
About 30 minutes passed like that.
Finally we arrived at our destination.
[Explorer Guild District 7 Central Branch.]
Headquarters located in each district of the city.
I’ve seen it a few times in passing but it’s much bigger than other branches. Since there are jobs that can only be done at the head office I saw a lot of explorers.
I stood in front of the door for a moment and thought about it.
‘Don’t destroy this?’
But did it feel like I was hesitating?
Lady Urban who almost looked like she had taken a bath in sweat spoke quickly.
“is it so. “It’s not too late…”
what.
“Okay I’ve decided.”
“yes?”
“To destroy it.”
I also like this one.
***
Quaaaang!
I kick the closed door with all my might.
You have to show them what a barbarian is like so they will change their minds.
Oh if you touch him you could really get screwed.
‘If the conversation ends well I won’t be able to ask for repair costs.’
Even if that’s not the case you can afford to pay for repairs.
But did they use good wood for the doors of the main branch?
It doesn’t break apart as easily as you might think.
Therefore…
“Aaaah! “What are you doing all of a sudden?”
No matter what Lady Urban says.
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I pulled back the leg that had penetrated the door and calmly held the mace.
And the door was completely smashed.
Kwasik! Kwasik! Kwasik!
The open front door has evolved into a form that allows the breeze to pass through and allows for better circulation of the internal air.
Beyond that you can see the perspectives of staff and explorers.
“…robbery?”
“No if you were a robber why would you go to the bank?”
Starting with those who raise reasonable doubts there are those who are completely absorbed in their thoughts. A person who simply looks at a crazy person. Lastly like a shrewd explorer there are those who see this situation as an opportunity.
“Miss if I solve that problem will you give me some credit?”
“yes? yes “I remember that such internal regulations were made about six months ago!”
“Good.”
A bald man standing next to a female employee approaches me rotating his arms as if to relax his body.
Now that I think about it there was a guy like this last time too.
So six months ago when I became a free barbarian.
‘…I didn’t expect a level 5 explorer to appear right away. ‘Is the level of visitors high because it’s the main branch?’
The badge proudly worn by the man on his waist showed that he was a level 5 explorer.
Well that’s no reason for me to kneel.
In fact I even think that he is the perfect opponent to measure my combat power.
but….
“I didn’t come to fight you. “Get out of the way.”
As one of the few modern people in this world I tried to have a conversation.
I decided there was no reason to fight the explorer.
However it seemed like the tough guy didn’t want to miss the opportunity to gain public value.
“Hey Barbarian. “It looks like they’re doing this because they’re dissatisfied with the guild. If that’s the case they should have gone through formal procedures and filed a complaint right?”
“protest?”
“Oh you don’t even know what the procedure is? A savage might do that.”
I smiled bitterly.
It was definitely not wrong to say that he was a barbarian.
Even barbarians considered themselves barbarians.
But only we can call each other like that.
But you don’t even know that simple principle!
“…You have a problem with your head. “Maybe that’s why he went bald.”
“what? “This bastard…!”
As expected because of hair loss I shaved my head and the little guy got angry and rushed at me.
No to be precise it was like that.
“Stop doing that!!”
Lady Urbans shouted blocking the space between me and the gangster. The gangster stopped moving as if he couldn’t let civilians get hurt.
“Get out of the way. The author is a criminal who dared to cause trouble in the guild. “I don’t know who the lady is but if you take the author’s side carelessly—”
It was at that time when Pakpakgi snorted menacingly while looking at the Urbans Lady.
“…Miss Urbans?”
The situation took a new turn when an employee recognized her identity.
“what? Urbans? “Then the district chief’s daughter?”
“Why would such a woman treat such a barbarian…”
After finding out her identity the tough guy stepped back probably thinking something was wrong.
Is it because she’s level 5?
As expected he is quick to judge.
“Is your father upstairs?”
“yes? yes That’s right…”
“We’ll go up together. It’s okay though right? “Here… please take care of it yourself.”
“yes! “Of course!”
Thanks to my status as the Urbans Lady I was able to go upstairs without having to deal with the commotion on the first floor.
Creak creak.
A wooden staircase that groans unable to withstand the weight of a barbarian wearing heavy equipment.
I stopped for a moment and asked.
“Why did you help me just now?”
“You’re not going to change your mind anyway.”
Oh by the way…
So I don’t understand anymore.
If they judged that it was impossible to recruit them as allies why did they try to help me?
“I thought my suggestion would ultimately be helpful to Mr. Yandel. But it’s true that you don’t want it. I’m sorry for causing you trouble because of our household chores. “I will tell my father well when I go in.”
Well this time it feels more sincere than before.
but….
“I see.”
I nodded absentmindedly and moved my feet.
“to? “Is this the end?”
Then did you think I would change my mind?
“Achieve your ambition with your own hands.”
Troublesome work is just a requirement.
Honestly I don’t sympathize with the position of a daughter who has been deprived of her freedom by her father.
If she truly wanted independence she would have given up everything.
She has all the rights and obligations that come with her status as the daughter of a regional head.
“miss?”
As soon as we arrive at the district chief’s office we see a guard blocking the way.
“Who is that person next to you?”
“You are a guest who came to visit my father.”
The guard asked a business-related question and Lady Urban gave a vague answer.
The guard knocked on the door and informed the district manager of the situation and it wasn’t long before words of approval came back.
“Ask them to come in.”
“You cannot bring weapons in. “Please give it to me.”
Soon I raised my mace as if following the guard’s instructions.
and….
Kwasik!
I entered the office on my own.
***
The door of the office that has evolved into an open plan.
As I entered beyond the regional head sitting at the table froze holding a pen in his hand as he stared at me and Lady Urban.
“What the…!”
After a moment of silence the guard moved his body and then the regional head opened his mouth.
“Stop you go out.”
“but….”
“There will be nothing to worry about. “I’m not that thoughtless.”
“Yes then.”
The guard leaves the room without saying a word probably because he was well trained.
Of course there was no need to close the door.
Because it’s gone now.
“after….”
The guard who had been wandering around in the hallway appeared to go downstairs and at the same time the regional manager got up from the table and sat down on the sofa.
Therefore I also sat in the front section.
Fuji profit.
A sofa that cannot withstand the weight of a heavily armored barbarian and collapses.
Like a barbarian he didn’t apologize.
“The sofa is old.”
Blood vessels sprouted bright blue on the district chief’s forehead.
But did they decide that the sofa wasn’t important?
“…Okay tell me about your business. “There must be a reason why you came here holding my daughter and her hand and did something like this.”
“My father that is….”
“I didn’t ask you.”
At those words Lady Urban became as stiff as stone.
Even though he boldly planned to commit adultery his father seemed to be scared.
I said clearly.
“You two should take care of your household chores.”
This was the first reason I came here today.
“Does that mean you will betray her daughter?”
“It was a betrayal and all but I never even held her hand. “That won’t happen again in the future.”
The regional manager looks at me with meaningful eyes as if trying to hide his true intentions.
I didn’t bother to make excuses.
The decision will be up to him.
“Then why did you come with her daughter?”
“You kept coming and bothering me so I thought it would be better to just tell you directly. But he followed me. “Fight like a goblin.”
“I’m trying to somehow stop Mr. Yandel before he causes an accident…!”
At the word goblin Lady Urban opened her mouth in exasperation and as expected her reaction was helpful.
“I see. “I will believe you.”
The first goal of clearing up misunderstandings has been resolved.
“But if that’s your goal why are you being so rude?”
Soon the regional manager looked at the shattered door and asked.
“It has nothing to do with my feelings. “What will people think of me when they see that broken door?”
Well a CEO with integrity who values communication with employees and has nothing to hide?
Thinking about that I chuckled.
I know what you’re trying to say.
He must be saying that I have tarnished his reputation.
“If we arrest you and detain you right now no one will be able to say anything.”
It’s not wrong but it’s not scary.
Because I know I can’t do it anyway.
That’s why I’m leaving like this.
“Try arresting him. “Everything you did will be revealed to the world.”
“…Do you trust that explorer friend?”
“That can’t be possible.”
I shook my head firmly.
I have no intention of getting Rottmiller involved in this incident.
There are cards that are much better than that in the first place.
“I have a copy of the video of you trying to appease the wizard during your previous prison break.”
“That young lady from the Artemion School lied to me.”
“I thought you said you wouldn’t show it to anyone but didn’t say you wouldn’t make copies?”
I naturally tilted my head and added.
“I don’t know if you know but he recently joined our team as a wizard.”
To put it simply it means giving up any thoughts of appeasing Raven.
The district chief’s eyes cooled down.
Still don’t understand the situation?
Now I’m not the shitty barbarian I was when we first met.
“A local chief who framed and tried to kill the heir of the Barbarians. “I heard there will be an election next year. That would be a perfect rumor to bite.”
“…heir?”
“Information is still slow. “It happened a while ago.”
The regional head closed his mouth and asked after a while.
“…What do you want?”
Declaration of complete surrender.
It was time to move on to the second reason for visiting this place.
The regional manager tried to harm me using Rotmiller. Normally it would be a serious sin that would break one’s head three times.
Of course in order to pay for my sins I will have to go through countless troubles and from then on I will become complete enemies with the regional head.
That’s why I end today with a warning.
The dragon slayer alone is enough to give me a headache.
but….
“It doesn’t matter if another misunderstanding arises or if you just don’t like me. “If you do that one more time…”
I continued.
“No more talking.”
As I glared at the district chief with open arms the guy froze in surprise. There isn’t as dramatic a reaction as there was in Ghostbusters but this would have been enough as a warning.
“….”
As soon as I finished my business I stood up from the sofa without any hesitation.
The regional manager asked in a sharp tone.
“Are you not listening to the answer?”
Well would it be meaningful to hear the answer?
I chuckled.
and….
Jijijijijik!
I grabbed the end of the table between me and the regional manager with both hands and folded it using only the strength of my arms.
“The table is also very old.”
Today’s negotiations end here.
But if I come here again someday.
“Then I’ll just go. “I’m hungry.”
What this guy loses won’t be anything like a door or a table.
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