Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 17



Episode 17 Lafdonia (1)

I slowly open my eyes.

Then I close my eyes again and talk to myself.

‘Get up and do what needs to be done.’

As I thought about the many homework I had to do in the city in the future my half-awake body began to feel energized.

Okay let’s do it.

First I checked the time.

[21:18.]

It was noon when I came out of the labyrinth so excluding this and that I slept for about 4 hours.

But is it because I sleep in bed?

I feel incredibly refreshed compared to when I was asleep.

Growling.

Even though I had the bread I used to eat in the labyrinth I decided to go out and eat.

It’s a world where money is like life but…

That level of luxury is probably okay.

“….”

Even after washing like that during the day my body still smelled for some reason so I washed my body quickly once more and left the dorm.

plod along.

Compared to the daytime it was a bit stuffy walking down the quiet street at night.

Not psychologically but physically.

The beige shirt I’m currently wearing is medieval-style with a cut-out chest and lace-like trim on the sleeves and neck.

Instead of buttons there are strings attached to the deep V-shaped neck and they are fastened by crossing them like shoelaces….

Even with all the strings untied it is still small.

I understand why the barbarians walked around with their tops off. It was because I didn’t have clothes that fit. What a sad race this is!

‘…But where should I go?’

The first thing I want to do now is go to the meeting place and meet Erwen.

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But I don’t know where the Black Whale Tavern is.

It is certain that it was in the southern area based on the dimensional plaza where the labyrinth portal opens but in the game the size of the city has been reduced by tens of thousands of times so it is not helpful in this regard.

So I ended up asking for help from people passing by.

“Black Whale Tavern? Was there a place like that?”

“This is my first time hearing it.”

Most people responded that they had never seen it even if they had heard of it but a middle-aged man with gray hair was different.

“It’s the Black Whale Tavern. It’s been a while since I’ve heard of it. You look young. How do you know? “It should have disappeared more than 10 years ago.”

I appreciate the comment that you look young but the content is not very pleasing.

“…Disappeared?”

“Yes it was a store that had been around for several generations but the owner changed after my son got into gambling. And then the name changed.”

It was a moment when credibility was added to the hypothesis that had been kept since the labyrinth.

As expected is the world view in the game I played from a time in the past?

If so things like ‘evil spirits’ and the enmity between barbarians and fairies can also be explained.

When the day comes I should go to the library or something.

“thanks. “It was very helpful.”

“Hehe I think this is my first time seeing a barbarian as humble as you.”

Afterwards I parted ways with the native man and walked down the street at night. Only the name had changed but it seemed like it was still operating as a bar so I thought I’d just give it a go.

I hope Erwen comes to visit like that too.

‘Paydenfuss.’

Soon I arrived at my destination and paused for a moment.

I can read the pronunciation but I don’t know the meaning. Is it like an ancient language in this world?

I think I need to study the language knowledge that came naturally into my head at least once.

“Hahahahaha!”

“If you’re going to fight go out and fight you bastards!”

The inside of the bar I entered was exactly what I had imagined.

Drunk people explorers music sloppiness cigarette smoke even the occasional glimpse of different races.

As I was scanning at the entrance I saw the back of a familiar silver head in the corner. Even the slightly protruding ears were pointed.

I was so happy to see the car that I wanted to go there.

Tuk.

A drunk asshole hits me on the shoulder and passes through the aisle first.

Well that wouldn’t be a problem but…

“The fairy girls look bored alone. Should I have a drink with you?”

We go to where Erwen is and she says cliche lines like that.

Well actually if you think about it it wasn’t a big problem up to this point.

but….

“Is it because it’s a gutter-like bar? “Only worthless rats get caught.”

Erwen…?

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When did you become like that?

“…What? “Rat rat?”

Jjongbab who had been playing around with a sharp sarcasm makes a dumbfounded expression.

I probably won’t be much different either.

“Get out. “If you don’t want a hole in your forehead.”

Considering that I especially like the look between the eyebrows I don’t think I misread the person…

What on earth?

I had to hurry and check it out.

Before that I guess I should get rid of this first.

“What are you doing again?”

As I approached and grabbed his shoulder the man who was flirting quickly turned his head…

“Uh uh.”

Close your eyes immediately.

“Didn’t you hear me tell you to turn off?”

“…I heard.”

“But why are you still?”

Instead of answering the man carefully walked past me and returned to his seat without stumbling.

It was then.

“Oh man!”

I heard a tone I was familiar with.

But I wasn’t surprised.

That’s because she didn’t believe the rumor from the beginning that Erwen had a dual personality.

…really.

By the way didn’t that guy earlier also say ‘fairy ladies’?

“Are you that barbarian?”

Because it was a corner seat it wasn’t visible due to the pillars but there were a total of two people sitting at the table.

“Yes it’s probably the barbarian. But who are you?”

“His older sister.”

She was a real sister.

For some reason the side profile was exactly the same as this one.

“Is her name your sister?”

“…That’s stupid. “Call me Tercia.”

Erwen’s last name was Tersia.

It looks like she has no intention of telling me her name.

“Of course. Tercia can I sit down now?”

“as you please.”

She sat down without hesitation.

And she observed Tersia.

First of all I don’t think they are twins.

She looked three or four years older and her facial features were quite different when seen from the front.

The atmosphere was fierce perhaps because of the eyes.

Oh isn’t it just because of the eyes?

“Barbarian.”

“This is Bjorn son of Yandel.”

“Either it or not. Anyway why on earth did you invite this young girl to a bar like this?”

“That sister…?”

“You stay still.”

Erwen sensed her vibe and tried to intercede for her but was blocked by her older sister.

Hmm things are going quite interestingly.

Leaving aside why Erwen brought her sister she seems to disapprove of me not just because I’m a barbarian.

I have that intuition.

I need to figure this out first.

“Tersia then for what purpose did you want to see me?”

“Erwen stayed out last night so I inquired about her and she said she had been waiting for someone in the tavern all night. “I was curious about what kind of guy cheated on my younger brother.”

I don’t understand for a moment?

“What are you talking about? “You mean last night?”

“Are you acting like a fool?”

From the look on her face I don’t think she’s joking.

“… How many hours has it been since Erwen came out of her labyrinth?”

“Oh… about thirty hours!”

She woke up to get over her crazy day. I didn’t just sleep for 4 hours.

For some reason it felt so fucking refreshing.

“I apologize. “She didn’t even know a day had passed because she was sleeping.”

When she obediently apologizes Tercia gives her an unexpected look.

For some reason I felt sad about that.

There didn’t seem to be any question about the fact that he had slept for over a day.

“I never thought the Barbarian would keep time properly.”

I have nothing to say.

“So why did you summon Erwen?”

Well I could give quite a long and many reasons here…

I drew a sharp line.

“I have no obligation to tell you that. If you’re really curious listen to Erwen later.”

If translated directly it meant that she should not worry about it and just get out of there but fortunately Tercia seemed to understand as well as the corners of her mouth twitched up.

“That’s interesting. “I am a beginner who has just entered the labyrinth.”

“What does it matter if you’re a beginner? Erwen is an explorer. “If you don’t want to be by your side and take care of you for the rest of your life it would be better to give up that attitude.”

“It’s barbaric.”

“That sister? mister…?”

As her snowball fight begins Erwen alone gets restless and stamps her feet.

Soon Tercia placed her pouch on her table.

“It’s 350000 stones.”

“…Why are you giving this to me?”

“This is the value of the essence that Erwen absorbed.”

Oh you’re telling me to eat this and leave.

It’s a pattern I’ve often seen in morning dramas so it feels strange.

“Why don’t you take it? “Did you have another intention?”

It’s not like that.

If I were to pay with money I also have no intention of asking Erwen for a ‘promise’ in return for the essence.

But I haven’t heard Erwen’s doctor yet.

“Are you of the same opinion?”

“that is….”

Erwen blurts her words.

Is your sister that scary?

Originally we were going to share it when we were alone but we decided to do it now.

“The promise I was trying to ask for was that I would like you to help me get the essence I want.”

“Eh is that all?”

“That’s right. If possible I would like to continue forming a team after that but this is a separate matter. No need for a promise. “From now on the ratio will be divided into 5:5.”

In short it means having a two-person party.

What answer will Erwen give?

It didn’t take long.

“sorry.”

The answer is no.

Her older sister even explained the reason on behalf of Erwen who lowered her head.

“Erwen will enter the labyrinth with me in the future.”

“Now?”

“According to tradition I had to go through my first experience alone but I had no intention of leaving Erwen alone from the beginning.”

…I see.

He had a driver who would take him on the bus after he finished the tutorial.

Damn blood ties.

“If you understand take this bag.”

Erwen decided to give up completely.

There is no reason for her to insist on Ginhadama a colleague with whom she is a good match.

But you have to do the math properly.

“350000 stones is the average price of pure water divided by half right?”

“Of course. “Because it’s a trophy we gained together.”

Judging from the perspective of a large sum of money 700000 stones is a fairly decent amount.

But the proportions are wrong.

“Then 280000 stones are short. “The promised distribution ratio was 9:1.”

“good night.”

Tersia willingly took out another bag from her pocket.

She was suspicious so she checked and found that it contained exactly 280000 stones.

Nimmi am I almost going to get caught right now?

Obviously if I hadn’t spoken out I would have ended up receiving only 350000 stones.

These dirty little bastards…

I understand why barbarians hate fairies so much.

“If you’re done with your business would you please leave? “I have something to talk about with Erwen.”

“Is there anything we need to talk about?”

Another fight was about to begin but Erwen intervened.

“Thank you for worrying about me and coming all the way here with me but I think we can go now.

“Erwen?”

“I have to say hello to you too… huh?”

“…Well you’re not a child anymore.”

Tercia said something that wasn’t even on her mind. She sighed and looked at me.

“Take the Barbarian Oath. She said she wouldn’t sleep with Erwen. Then she will leave right away.”

huh? Did I hear wrong?

“Unnie?!”

Well I think I heard correctly.

Don’t sleep…

Does this mean that everything below that level of skinship is allowed?

“I swear. “I put my warrior’s honor on the line.”

“Oh uncle?”

“Then that’s it.”

Tercia finally stood up from her seat.

and….

“Oh I forgot this. “Thank you for saving Barbarian Erwen.”

After saying one more word she coolly left the bar.

***

Jingling jingling.

Erwen slumps down on the table as she hears the bell on her door.

“Huh! What should I do! “She’s never been treated like this before… I wonder if she’s mad?”

“Probably not.”

“How do you know that?”

Well before I left I took one look at you and smiled. You probably couldn’t see it.

…Wait a minute if you’re going to do that why did you ask?

Erwen scratched her head several times and soon came to her senses.

“Oh right! sorry. “I appreciate her offer but we’ve already been talking about moving in with her older sister….”

“Nothing to apologize for.”

Even if it were me I don’t think I would go through a lot of trouble by sticking around with a low level barbarian out of loyalty even though I heard that high level fairies are great.

“Please take this first.”

Erwen took out her small pouch and placed it on her table.

“It’s exactly 63000 stones.”

It would be the price of the crossbow and the magic stone the leader had.

There’s no way to know what the actual amount was but I had no doubt.

Well because it doesn’t make any sense.

Anyway if I divide this by 9:1 how much should I give?

“Oh I took care of the removal so you don’t have to give it to me.”

Yes I see.

It’s so rude in a place like this.

“I left the backpacks they both had in my dorm for now. There’s a lot of this and that… but I think it would be a good idea to see it for yourself tomorrow.”

“Sure.”

Perhaps because we’ve been together for a few days he knows very well what I’m curious about.

Without saying a word the agenda regarding the distribution of loot was settled in an instant.

However when she entered the next agenda Erwen also opened her mouth in a more cautious manner.

“Then… how can I repay you for that?”

“pay?”

“I told you. “I will definitely repay the favor.”

Oh she said that once.

“Grace….”

Erwen swallows her saliva in one gulp as her words twitch.

…Could it be because of this that her sister made such a fuss at the end telling her to swear?

Do you think I would expect something strange in return from him?

“Please don’t make fun of me and tell me quickly.”

Her insight has improved a lot.

I notice right away that you’re making fun of me.

“I can’t think of anything right now. “First of all I’d like to order something. Is there anything you want to eat?”

“I’m not hungry….”

“Then I’ll just order mine.”

Soon as she was looking at the menu on the wall she said as if she remembered Erwen.

“Oh then alcohol! “Please order me a drink!”

“alcohol?”

“yes. I deliberately didn’t drink a single sip yesterday. My first drink back home is to drink it with you! Hehe.”

Erwen smiles brightly and looks at me with eyes that seem to be praising me.

Please return….

Now that I think about it there was such a culture as well.

Well it might be a bit different from the feeling of drinking a can of beer after work.

For members of a different race who grow up only in sacred places until they become adults the ‘first returner’ has a greater meaning than you might think.

Hmm but what should I answer in a situation like this?

“…That’s a good thing.”

“That’s when I say thank you!”

“thanks?”

“Thank you! “We are companions who have gone through hardships and hardships together in the labyrinth so of course we should be together for the first time we return.”

What on earth does he want?

As I was thinking about it Erwen scratched his cheek.

“Of course this won’t be your first time returning…”

“What are you talking about? “This is my first time returning.”

“yes?!”

Why am I surprised?

“I guess I said I was 20 too?”

“…Wasn’t that a joke?”

For some reason no matter what I said he kept calling me uncle.

“This is my first time entering the labyrinth.”

“I see….”

Soon Erwen caught my eye and she went to the waitress and started taking her order.

It took about 20 minutes for her food to come out.

“Thank you for your hard work uncle.”

I guess I’ll just keep calling him uncle.

Okay do whatever you want. We won’t be seeing each other for long anyway.

“…You did a great job too.”

We had drinks and food and talked about various things. In the labyrinth most people only said what was absolutely necessary so this was my first time having such a private conversation.

But it can’t be like this forever.

“Did you wear a shirt today?”

Yes you are wearing a skirt.

We’ve talked about that a lot so now it’s over.

“Erwen you said you would return her favor right?”

“yes? Yes you did right?”

“Then try using the ability you used back then here and now.”

Erwen tilts her head.

I guess I’m wondering if this can really be considered repayment…

It’s an important issue to me.

What are the differences and similarities between the essence in the game and the essence in reality?

You definitely need to check in advance.

Maybe the training method needs to be modified.

“But why is this ability suddenly happening?”

“There is something I want to check.”

“But isn’t it illegal to display supernatural abilities in the city? You will be caught right away. To the guard.”

This is the reason why skills were not used in the village when playing the game.

So is there no way at all?

While I was thinking about it Erwen made a suggestion.

“What if we go to a place where there are no people? Oh not in our accommodation. “Other races are prohibited from entering.”

The fairies seem to have their own lodgings.

Hmm anyway what should I do? Should I take you to a quiet back alley?

As I was thinking about it Erwen found the answer first.

“So… how about we go to your room?”

Okay that will work.