Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 170



Episode 170: Burning (2)

A huge mirror emitting red light.

Below about thirty explorers are gathered.

The blue wolf emblem on each chest signified that they belonged to one clan.

“It’s shift time!”

At the shout of a man one of the teams lined up in front of the mirror switched places with the person who had finished their break.

And he began mechanically hunting the monsters that appeared through the mirror.

A sight that any 5th floor explorer would have seen at least once.

“…Go somewhere else.”

Explorers who arrived here by chance saw these people and turned away helplessly.

It’s already familiar.

Because the entire 5th floor was like this.

“stop! “This is the territory of our Nevis Wolf Clan so please go somewhere else.”

If it were a normal team backlash itself would be impossible.

This is because most large clans on the 5th floor are usually skilled people who can operate on the 6th floor.

For your information there was only one reason why such talented people were struggling on the 5th floor.

Because the 6th floor is monopolized by larger clans.

This is much more profitable.

“Vice-captain what is the total supply today?”

They hunt in shifts 24 hours a day to collect magic stones and those who are dissatisfied are driven out by force.

“The essence of the Flame Flame Fairy has emerged. “Is there anyone who will buy it?”

When grade 5 essence is obtained it is placed in a test tube and sold in the city and the lower levels are passed on to nearby explorers at a low price.

An explorer looking for experience points?

Even he is accepted as a guest and maximizes profits.

“I’ll cast a binding spell on you so don’t get involved in the battle and stay behind for a while.”

So today was the time of repeated hunting taking the fruits of the labyrinth.

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“Captain! “It’s Berthas!”

“what?”

The man who was resting in the back and directing the clan quickly got up and went to the mirror.

Beyond that a monster was visible.

[Goooooooo-!!]

Two horns sprouting from the forehead.

With a muscular body over 3m tall.

Berthas a demon-type monster with four arms and black wings covering his upper body.

“You’re lucky today.”

The corners of the man’s mouth curved long.

She was a guy I met for the first time in a year.

‘How much was it for last time you sold it?’

Although it was grade 5 I remember it being sold at a fairly high price to the Magic Tower due to its rarity.

Even so during this exploration the amount of magic stone income was below the standard but this alone will be more than enough to make up for the loss.

“Everyone stand in your formation!”

Her man stood in front of her taking out his weapon for the first time in a long time. And then I waited for Berthas to completely come out of the mirror.

“It’s coming out!”

A huge foot slowly steps beyond the door.

The expectations in the eyes of the clan members were low.

There were no people worried about battle.

The wizards have completed a spell with the highest firepower.

It was rare but it was only a level 5 monster so it was clear that the battle would end the moment it appeared.

Yeah it definitely should have been that way…

[Behel—laaaaa!!]

A human roar was heard beyond the mirror.

At the same time the guy who had been stepping outside turned his back and took a step back.

“…What are they!”

He couldn’t understand the situation at all.

***

“Behel—laaaaa!”

Berthas unleashes a [wild outburst] with all his might and turns his head at the same time.

Soon the mirror that had formed under his feet disappeared.

Fortunately it seems that aggro was attracted well.

‘I thought I missed it.’

Monsters that exist in the other side of the world enter the labyrinth through that mirror.

To put it simply it means that if we had been a little late we might not have been the ones to catch that guy.

[Goooooooo-!!]

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As soon as I raised my shield the guy rushed at me.

Kwaang-!

In terms of perceived strength it is lower than that of the troll.

As expected it is the number 1 monster that does not live up to its reputation.

What happened was something like level 3 go away.

“Mr. Yandel are you okay?”

“I can endure it so don’t worry about me!”

“Everyone except Mr. Yandel please step aside. First you need to know what abilities are!”

An enemy whose identity I do not know is encountered for the first time.

Raven was embarrassed and gave the first order.

There’s no need to be that careful.

‘…It would look strange if I pretended to know something here.’

If it was a 1:1 composition I was confident I could hold it for hours so I decided to watch without saying anything.

To be honest I wasn’t even the slightest bit curious.

What decision would our wizard make in a situation where there is no knowledge whatsoever?

“Marde Guarjour.”

The first magic Raven used was ‘Measure Magic Power.’

This is the one I used to exchange magic stones at the checkpoint.

“Luckily it’s about level 5!”

First the risk of the monster was measured.

But that’s all we’ve found so far.

The rest must be inferred through practice.

Quack!

Soon his fist came into contact with my shield and an explosion occurred.

[Scars of explosion].

“There was no sign of energy moving. I think it’s probably an embodied ability…”

First of all I got it right about being passive.

So what are the trigger conditions?

Quang! bang! Quack!

As explosions continued beyond my shield Raven watched the battle closely from afar.

And he concluded:

“Same spot! “When you hit the same spot an explosion blooms!”

…That’s correct.

I never thought I would guess this so quickly.

“So how long are you going to keep watching?”

“Uh… you look fine on your own but wouldn’t it be better to observe more first? Mr. Karlstein or Mr. Einar could be seriously injured.”

Well you’re saying I won’t get seriously hurt?

For some reason both disappointment and pride as a tank bloom at the same time.

“If there’s any danger I’ll throw you a potion right away!”

“High level?”

“Your reward!”

If that’s the case.

I don’t know if it’s because of my mood but from what I’ve experienced the upper level was the least painful.

Even if you have pain tolerance it doesn’t mean it won’t hurt.

“Oh you can also use your wing feathers like arrows? “It doesn’t seem like the energy is moving or anything so I think it’s just a characteristic of the individual!”

Anyway Raven’s voice became lighter probably because she thought it wasn’t a very dangerous enemy at our level.

“Mr. Yandel would you like to hit him with the mace? There may be something that only activates when you get hit….”

It looks like analyzing a monster you’ve seen for the first time is quite enjoyable. It seemed like this was the first time our wizard was this excited so I obediently followed the instructions.

Kwasik-!

When he struck one of the four arms with a [swing] the joint was bent in a deformed manner.

Wings that unfold immediately.

“It’s a gift!”

One of Berthas’ three active skills.

[Wings of Greed].

Ssaaaa-!

Ambient air being sucked in like a drain vortex.

After about 3 seconds of inhalation the wings folded with a snapping sound and the broken arm was completely healed.

“It’s a regenerative ability!”

I looked around but I immediately cast a ‘deterioration’ spell to make sure he didn’t want to just suck his fingers.

‘I hope this comes out…’

This guy’s real value lies in his passive ability but if you’re going to eat it it’s better to pick something that can be used actively as well.

“Bertas casted [Legion of Hatred].”

“Bertas casted [Destruction Ray].”

After all summoning demons or beaming beams is a bit much for a barbarian right?

Whoa!

After easily avoiding the ‘Destruction Ray’ which has a casting time of a whopping 3 seconds I cast [Giantization].

Well permission has now been given.

“I think all my supernatural abilities have been confirmed now!”

“Uh so now I can go and fight too?”

The moment of treatment you’ve been waiting for.

“Behel—laaaaa!!”

While Einar held the great sword and destroyed the summoned demons Mr. Bear and Raven took out their special moves and took aim.

“Abman Urikfrit has cast [Hazardous Substance].”

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

Our team’s strongest dealing machine which even trolls synonymous with survivability could not withstand.

Kwaaaaaaaaaa!

A huge explosion occurred and Berthas’ body turned into a halo of light.

「Bertas has been defeated. EXP +5」

Light particles fluttering with black smoke.

Raven perhaps curious about the result used wind magic to remove the smoke.

Then the white essence appears.

“That Jeongsudang!!”

The [Wings of Greed] that I had longed for has appeared.

It only beat the 33.3% chance but…

‘It really pops all at once.’

I suddenly feel a little anxious.

***

The essence of a level 5 monster has appeared.

Therefore there are two options.

Either put it in a test tube and sell it or one of your team members pays money to absorb it.

“What are you going to do?”

“I think it would be good for Einar to have this.”

“Eh? me!!?”

All of Einar’s fuss was completely ignored.

Even though I am a party to this incident…

I am a man who will become a Barbarian Lord in the future.

Simply put I can speak for all barbarians.

“Hmm… Even though I haven’t properly confirmed what kind of essence it is yet?”

Skills were confirmed through battle.

However you have to try it to find out what skills this essence contains. Moreover just as important as skills are the basic stats attached to the essence.

“Taking that into account I’d like it to be a little cheaper.”

“How much?”

“16 million stones.”

When I made the first suggestion Einar blushed.

“16 million stones?!!”

“Einar please be quiet. huh? “Bjorn is talking.”

“Oh I got it!”

Although the conversation was interrupted for a moment Raven did not laugh and continued the conversation with a serious face.

“If you divide it by four I only have 4 million stones.”

Well it doesn’t work either.

That’s why I said 16 million.

“I think the amount is too low. It’s a monster so rare that I didn’t know about it right? Above all if I sell it in a test tube 40% is my share.”

“…I will let you do research instead.”

“Am I selling myself to a wizard?!”

“Hmm like what Mr. Yandel did before?”

This looks quite appetizing.

After all research is better than money for a wizard.

As I gained momentum I took out the cards I had prepared one after another without any hesitation.

“Besides if you put it in a test tube and use distortion magic on it you won’t be able to use it anymore.”

In short if you find a treasure wouldn’t it be a shame to use distortion magic on it?

Raven also shook her head as if she was greedy.

“There are only a few days left… but we certainly cannot rule out that possibility yet.”

Okay I think he’s finished persuading me at this point.

Next it was Mr. Bear’s turn.

“What do you want to do Urikfried? Even if I make up for the loss through research…”

“I don’t care. Haven’t you already earned enough? “The reason I came here in the first place was because Bjorn found him.”

“Well that’s true but… are you sure it’s okay? “I don’t even know how much this will sell for.”

“So you’re saying it doesn’t matter? “If the barbarian girl gets stronger it’s good for us.”

“Okay then the conversation is over.”

Now Einar must go to the city and pay 4 million stones each to Mr. Bear and Raven.

This means that although I earned a lot this time I will return to being penniless again.

“Come on eat before it disappears.”

Still Einar seemed happy about the new essence and took it without any resistance.

“[Bertas’s Essence] seeps into Einar Pnellin’s soul.”

A halo of black light that instantly seeps into the skin as soon as it comes in contact with it.

Raven’s eyes lit up with curiosity.

“Well how are you? What is the most noticeable change?”

“Uh… I think my strength has gotten stronger…”

“Hmm that’s ambiguous. I guess I’ll have to go back to the city and research the abilities later. Would you like to try this ability first?”

“This ability?”

“Oh it might be hard to imagine.”

Soon Raven recalled the three abilities that Berthas showed earlier and gave her a tip to use her soul power.

“It’s good to say the lines out loud. That’s what I do when I first learn magic.”

“Uh uh… I’ll give it a try.”

Under Raven’s instructions Einar began using Berthas’ active skills one by one in order.

“I’m coming out! “You devils!!”

Summoner [Legion of Hatred].

“Keuuuuuu!!”

Long-distance attack aircraft [Destruction Ray].

and….

“wings!!!”

[Wings of Greed].

Sigh-!

The wings of light spread out behind my back and flapped.

It’s called Barbarian (Female) Valkyrie mode.

“Have I become a Valkyrie?!”

Einar who was looking around and looking at himself shouted with an extremely happy face.

“Behel—laaaaa!!!”

I’m glad you seem to like it.