Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 165



Episode 165: Exploration (4)

An expandable backpack worth 2 million stones.

Steel daggers and miscellaneous equipment.

A bundle of consumables that are more effective against people than monsters.

and….

“What on earth was that person doing?”

A spoonful of discomfort that settled down like a stone.

These were the things left behind by the masked man whose name is unknown.

“No matter how much I think about it I don’t think he’s just an ordinary looter. “It’s like traveling alone and that too at the end…”

The Masked Man chose to commit suicide as soon as the situation became unfavorable.

Anyone can see that this is far from a normal situation.

but….

“Stop worrying. “Even if I wonder now there’s nothing I can find out.”

The truth has already been buried in darkness.

So we have no choice but to take what we need and move forward on our way.

That’s what explorers are right?

“Bjorn. How many pieces of cotton candy is this?”

Einar asked with mouth-watering eyes and just as I was about to answer Raven opened her mouth.

“If you add it all up it would be about 3.5 million stones.”

“…Do you have any insight into this area?”

“The exact thing will be known only when it is sold in the city but the margin of error will be small. “I previously obtained a general appraiser’s license.”

Well there is something like that….

When I asked in detail I found out that special emotional love was something different. Are you saying that you can only win if you can determine value based on pure knowledge not skill?

“Mr. Yandel please study later when you have time. If you just show me this there is no need to fight and bargain. “Trading broker certification may be a little difficult but—”

“It’s okay. “I have never lost a fight.”

I cut him off before he could continue with his boasting and resumed my exploration. The process was not much different from Team Banpoon.

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I focused only on climbing the tower choosing the Stairs of Wisdom as my first priority and the Stairs of Courage as my second priority.

“…Ugh wandering around the maze all day again?”

“There’s nothing we can do because we don’t have a professional searcher.”

Every time I took the stairs of wisdom it was quite difficult to find the way but I had to do my best to find the way.

That’s because my mother-in-law is right next to me.

“4 hours and 34 minutes.”

“4 hours and 11 minutes.

“3 hours and 59 minutes.”

Raven measures the time at the end of each maze.

Fortunately however the records gradually decreased as we went up. This is because he has gained know-how as he acts as a guide.

Well it was a long way to follow Rotmiller.

“4 hours and 35 minutes. “This time it has suddenly increased?”

“…I had no choice because Einar stepped on a trap.”

“consideration.”

Day 9 Day 10 Day 11….

From then on time passed quickly and from the 12th day onwards we just slept without a wake-up call.

“Are you going to keep watch today as well?”

“…It seems like a waste.”

“Whoa what is this really because of that damn bastard? Isn’t this crossing the line too much? “It’s a surprise attack here not anywhere else…”

Misha is outraged as if his sanctuary was being invaded.

Actually I felt the same way.

This was the only place where I could relax.

‘Nimiral.’

Although there were various incidents the exploration went smoothly and by the 16th day we had reached stage 100.

From now on it is now possible to search the portal to the 5th floor.

“It’s 2 hours and 41 minutes… It’s really fast.”

Raven who acted like his mother-in-law every day also had a satisfied smile on her face.

For reference this was the same for me too.

‘In fact it turns out that I was a guiding genius?’

Even though I was struggling the 3-hour barrier was strong.

However I realized one thing and was able to shorten my record by crossing the mau section.

Traps are easier and faster to destroy.

“Oh indeed Mr. Yandel. How long did you say it took to get here when you had a professional explorer on the team?”

“It took about 12 days.”

“Four days apart isn’t bad. Since this is a combination without a searcher it will be much more comfortable on the 5th floor.”

I also agree.

We lost four days due to the lack of a searcher but aren’t all of our team members comprised of combat characters?

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You just have to make up for it in battle.

but….

‘Can’t you just praise me?’

It was a time when such dissatisfaction was lingering inside.

Misha came over and tapped my shoulder.

“Bjorn you’ve had a hard time. I really didn’t know this would happen. “Maybe we’re the only team with a barbarian as a guide?”

After all there is only you….

“Hehehe.”

Misha’s words seemed to bother her for some reason and Mr. Bear cleared his throat and stepped forward.

Although he was a guide he seemed embarrassed about entrusting the role of guide to a barbarian.

“Then it’s time for me to step forward.”

I obediently turned over the handle.

This is because in order to go to the 5th floor you need to open the doors in the correct order…

“Which door should I open?”

“It’s the door over there.”

This is why the guide is a scam.

Even if your sensory stats do not exceed a certain level you can perceive the magic power of the portal with just one innate talent.

“I chose the Stairs of Courage.”

“I chose the stairs of wisdom.”

“I chose the stairs of courage…”

So using Mr. Bear as a compass I headed towards the portal hidden somewhere in the tower.

Repeat of opening the door and breaking the ordeal.

After spending one more night and continuing the exploration a total of 10 more doors were opened.

“Finally it’s the last door.”

We reached the front of the stage where there was a portal.

It’s time to look at the end of day 17.

Since it was soon time to camp I thought I would take a rest and open the door tomorrow.

but….

“I think I can concentrate better now.”

Considering Raven’s vulnerable nature in the morning we decided to proceed today.

Because the portal room is also a boss room.

The better the wizard’s condition the better.

“As I said before level 5 monsters always appear here.”

“You mean that vampire-like monster?”

Einar held her greatsword her eyes full of excitement and anticipation. It seems like she can’t wait to see how much she has changed since she was helpless back then.

Eat.

For some reason I laughed.

Originally they told me not to relax but the survival rate of aspiring graduates who reached this point was less than 50%.

I was thinking of adding that but…

“Why are you stopping talking?”

It probably has no particular meaning.

It wouldn’t be like a barbarian.

“I forgot.”

“yes?”

“Let’s go to George quickly.”

I opened the door.

Then I climbed the stairs and headed to the next stage.

A stone chamber with a familiar monument in the center.

Once all five people were inside the door closed and a monster was summoned.

[Oh ah — !!]

I started laughing again without realizing it.

I was wondering what kind of guy was going to come out.

“You’re a troll!”

Yes I need at least this one to come out to feel like I’m graduating.

***

troll.

[Dungeon & Stone] This is the guy who made me smash my keyboard around the first year…

The same bastard who had a track record of bringing us to the brink of annihilation during Team Banpoon’s days.

“Should I start with distortion magic? “I heard troll by-products are that expensive.”

I heard that this guy is also very picky.

If you get to level 5 your peer level will be quite high.

“It’s done. “After all water purified water is expensive.”

“If that’s the case.”

That time when Raven and I had a brief conversation.

Kuung-!

The troll screamed and stretched out its foot in front of him.

Therefore I also kicked the ground to fulfill my role as a tank.

“The character casted [Giant].”

The weight class gap was reduced in an instant.

As soon as the distance shortened the troll swung a large fist.

Quang!

A heavy shock transmitted through a huge shield.

But is it because he ate ogre essence?

It’s not cool at all.

‘The shield is still fine.’

The lithium shield which crumpled every time it received a fist did not flinch this time.

This is thanks to the level 6 imprinting effect [Unity].

Now the performance of the equipment I wear is strengthened in proportion to the total stats.

Yes how much did I spend to film this!

“Behel—laaaaa!!”

After boosting my stats with [Wild Eruption] I struck down the mace with all my might.

“The character casted [Swing].”

“The destructive power of blunt weapons increases significantly in proportion to strength.”

The target hitting point is the head.

However because the guy twisted his body the giant mace came down on his shoulder.

Crack!

A shoulder that falls abnormally and makes an audible hitting sound.

The bone was dislocated in just one hit.

In the past it took six hits just to break a fully fleshed joint.

[Oh ah — !!]

Of course as befits a troll synonymous with healing power the bones came back together in less than a few seconds.

But this is the end of measuring my combat power.

‘Let me take a look.’

I focused only on defense and observed my teammates.

First of all starting with the original member Misha.

I haven’t absorbed any new essence since then…

Suddenly!

The swung sword cuts through the troll’s skin so easily.

It is the power of substance.

Isn’t this an Iril-made longsword purchased for a whopping 12 million stones?

If you can’t do even this much you have to go and get a refund.

“Behel—laaaaa!!”

It was a shout that Einar let out.

Einar perhaps envious of Misha who was active first immediately joined the battle line and wielded a great sword.

Whoa!

Following the sword’s trajectory strong wind pressure occurs and an afterimage blooms.

Ah is it too much to call it an afterimage?

“Einer Pnellin casted [Repeated Cut].”

A level 4 essence active skill inherited from an elder.

The effect is simple.

When you cut once it inflicts the effect of cutting twice.

Suddenly! Suddenly!

Oh of course the effect was minimal against trolls.

Even though the weight of the greatsword was added to its superior strength the greatsword could only penetrate about 3cm.

This is because Einar’s only skill is [Repeated Cut].

Because it is a skill that is difficult to achieve with normal hits.

“This guy’s skin is tough… ah!”

Einar allowed the troll’s punch and fell backwards. He quickly got up again but blood was dripping from the corner of his mouth.

Looks like an organ is injured.

“Behel—laaaaa!!”

However instead of taking the potion and resting behind him Einar clung to him again and swung his great sword.

It was a rational choice rather than stubbornness.

This time the great sword had a red tinge to it.

The Bone Knight’s active skill obtained from the Bloody Fortress.

“Einer Pnellin casted [Vital Absorption].”

「When damaging a living creature regenerative power temporarily increases.」

When Einar hits an enemy his blood fills.

An excellent quality to have as a sub damage tank.

When I used [Repeated Slash] along with [Vitality Absorption] Einar returned to his original state with just a few cuts.

‘It has lower damage than Misha but tanking is much better.’

After watching the battle between the two for a while I checked the pros and cons and what needs to be improved in the future.

‘I need to get Einar a usable attack aircraft quickly and feed him. Misha needs to be fed more animal blood to raise his soul level.’

With that in mind I was roughly dealing with the troll.

Mr. Bear asked from behind.

“Can we wear clothes now?”

“Oh you were waiting for me?”

“I was wondering how well those two ladies over there would fight.”

“I am not a lady!!!”

It’s Einar’s cry. Anyway when I said yes Mr. Bear also joined the fight.

“Abman Urikfrit has summoned Iradun the Iron Hero.”

However did they decide that the front line was already enough and on the verge of overflowing?

Mr. Bear summoned all of her spirit beasts behind her like bodyguards and then fired his crossbow in earnest.

Push! Push! Push!

An arrow that pierces deep into the troll’s body making a huge cracking sound every time it is fired.

Even in the areas where hits are made a sense of skill is felt.

A type of attack that restricts movement by striking joints such as elbows or knees.

Suddenly!

Misha and Einar worked together to cut off the troll’s arm.

And then the [super regeneration] pattern began.

Because Raven had cast the ‘deterioration’ spell in advance the playback speed was slow.

‘There’s nothing more to see now.’

I was about to hit a troll’s head with a mace.

“stop!”

Mr. Bear stopped me.

“The third girl should also be active.”

“…Could you please stop calling me lady?”

Soon Raven grunted and swung her wand.

He didn’t even tell me to avoid it like Dwalki did.

Rather than saying he was inconsiderate it was closer to deciding that there was no need for it.

“Arua Raven casted the level 5 attack magic [Thunder Spear].”

White lightning was shot zigzagging and avoiding our location.

My eyes flashed brightly.

The next thing I heard was a sound.

Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwa-!!

By the time I realized it the troll’s head had already blown off.

dump.

The troll falls to the floor and becomes light and disappears.

Oh of course there was no Jeongsoo this time either.

***

Killed a troll.

It’s as easy as playing with it.

Of course this does not mean that there is no danger on the 5th floor. That’s where multiple level 5 monsters appear.

Huuuuung-!

A portal opened when a troll died.

However instead of going up to the 5th floor right away we camped. Since it’s time to go up and sleep anyway I decided it would be better to sleep comfortably for at least a day.

‘Is this really the beginning?’

After tossing and turning for a while due to anxiety and anticipation I fell asleep.

And the next morning.

To be exact around 7 a.m. on the 18th day.

“Wow I really want to go to the 5th floor….”

After finishing packing up we entered the portal.

“I have entered the 5th floor Great Demon Mirror.”

With this the first half of the class has graduated.

It’s time to go for some real exploration.