Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 173



Episode 173: Choice (1)

The day after I went to Commelby with Raven.

The entire team gathered at the bar and made the final settlement.

“You really made a lot of money.”

Maseok income is 25.19 million.

3.01 million for an expandable backpack and miscellaneous equipment.

Ifrit’s essence is 9 million excluding the test tube value.

Mila Roden’s by-product is 750000.

So putting it all together…

‘A total of 37.95 million stones.’

Of course the division into five is not fair.

Not only was it agreed that Einar would take 15% of the magic stone and Mr. Bear would take 25%…

The by-products of essence and Mila Roden are special loot so Raven eats 40% of them.

‘Let me see then my share….’

7.1 million and 2500 stones.

For reference the amount is exactly the same as Missha.

“Mr. Einar it is 5.843 million stones.”

“Oh!!”

“Then what are you going to do with the integer value?”

“Uh Jeongsu…? “How much was that?”

Einar looks confused for a moment after being happy about the absurd amount of settlement.

“…If that’s the case I’ll pay it together.”

I took 2.157 million stones from my share and handed it to Raven.

“What about Mr. Karlstein’s share?”

“Ah in that case I was planning to receive it from Einar later.”

“Well then. Uh… wait a minute then Mr. Einar you don’t have anything to settle today?”

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Is the problem that there is nothing to be paid?

He worked hard in the labyrinth but his debt only increased.

4 million to Missha.

For me including the cost of the equipment I bought last month it was 7.5 million.

A total of 11.5 million stones.

“That can’t be possible…!!! There was a settlement fee but it’s gone!! “Something is wrong with this!!”

“That’s the way the world is. “But I didn’t become stronger after drinking the essence.”

Unlike Misha who comforted me with words I decided to give her tangible compensation.

“Anyway I hope to gradually increase the distribution of Einar.”

I consumed grade 5 essence.

In fact it is difficult to say that Einar’s combat power is below average.

“Oh I don’t mind.”

“…From next time I will only receive 20%.”

Uncle Bear also acknowledged it without saying anything and Einar’s magic stone distribution fee was increased to 20%.

Now it has been evenly distributed.

‘I feel like I want to adjust the special loot ratio again… I’m sure he’ll get angry so I’ll do this later.’

Actually when I think about it I feel a little unfair.

A tanker a leader a guide that wasn’t even there…

Plus they spoon-feed you all the hidden pieces right?

Shouldn’t I get 30% of what I did?

“Ah now if everyone just pays the team funds everything we need to do for today is done.”

“How much was the public money?”

“300000 stones per person.

“Are you taking it away again…!!”

Einar’s debt increased by 300000 stones.

Well since I’m the one who feeds and puts him to sleep anyway what’s the point of having debt?

***

Three days after completing the final settlement.

While Misha went out with Einar to apply for promotion to level 6 I lay in bed and collected my thoughts.

‘Another 10 million stones have already been collected.’

The amount excludes the money lent to Einar or in the shared account with Misha.

Once I got to the 5th floor my growth accelerated.

Should I say that I was able to properly utilize my in-game knowledge thanks to being able to play proactively?

‘One year.’

I made a rough plan.

‘Let’s build a foundation on the 5th floor for just one year and rise to the 6th floor.’

Of course it will be difficult to grow as quickly as now from the 6th floor.

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This is a level that cannot be cleared with combat power alone.

From the 6th floor it will be a long race against time.

‘…But if you go to the 6th floor you can drink the essence.’

Since a powerful enemy called the Dragon Slayer is aiming for my head I need to become stronger as soon as possible.

‘Even if that’s not the case looking at the current situation I don’t think there will be an answer as it is.’

The atmosphere in the city has been very heavy lately.

To be precise this is the explorer industry.

Should I say that everyone is on edge and nervous?

It’s worth it.

Such an incident occurred this time.

‘471 people.’

That many people died on the 4th floor.

And that’s only in this episode.

This was a serious problem that could not be compared to the previous third-tier monarchy incident.

A looter not a monster.

It was a large-scale terrorist attack by a large group targeting veteran explorers who had been in and out of the labyrinth for nearly 10 years.

“Bjorn!!”

As my thoughts continued Misha who had gone to the guild returned.

She was very hasty holding a piece of paper in her hand.

“Look at this!! “The royal family issued a notice to explorers!”

He quickly took the paper from her and read it.

An announcement was made that a subjugation plan was drawn up under the leadership of the royal family and that rewards would be given to explorers of level 6 or higher for participating.

The target of subjugation was Noark.

‘…It’s going to be a mess.’

The underground city was an open secret.

A group that everyone knows about but 99% of people didn’t even know existed.

However the group was mentioned in a royal official document.

“Bjorn what are you going to do?”

“well.”

The rewards are quite attractive.

Exemption of taxes and exchange fees for 3 years as well as the measured amount per person. Moreover it is said that even essences belonging to the royal family are given according to merit so there must be a lot of people who are deceived.

‘It looks like we’ve already finished recruiting the biggest clans.’

The notice also included the names of the clans that agreed to participate.

Perhaps he would have been promised a much greater reward.

Should I call it some kind of publicity stunt?

The trust of ordinary explorers will rise sharply just by the participation of large powerful clans.

Or rather they might consider it foolish not to participate in the subjugation saying it is an opportunity to reform.

but….

[Anyway what I want to say is that you should never participate.]

Remembering Lee Baek-ho’s advice I put my mind to it.

“We are not participating.”

Getting caught in a whale fight and having your back exploded is something you don’t want to do.

Besides isn’t he still growing well enough?

It is difficult to see any merit in participating in the subjugation.

“I see… I’m glad. “For some reason I don’t feel well…”

“First of all just in case I need to meet Raven and Abman and talk to them. By the way what was Einar’s reaction?”

“I’m looking forward to this as an opportunity to make a name for myself. Don’t worry though. “I will tell you carefully.”

“Then I’ll leave that to you.”

After finishing the conversation with Misha I headed to the Magic Tower.

What is the wizard’s perspective?

The answer was really simple.

“Oh that announcement… I also heard it last night. “I was already going to ask but I’m glad they said they wouldn’t participate.”

“Are you also on the opposing side?”

“yes. I’m curious about the underground city but first of all it’s subjugation not war right? “I don’t want to get involved in that kind of conflict.”

Raven was not particularly interested in the reward offered by the royal family.

This is fortunate in many ways.

I heard a similar answer at Uncle Bear’s pub later.

“Everyone was talking about that all day at the bar but something didn’t make sense to me. Well I’m greedy for rewards but…”

She said that Mr. Bear probably would have participated in the subjugation if she had been playing solo.

Well this guy is almost 40 years old.

Three years’ worth of tax exemption is huge.

First of all isn’t he a man who almost takes care of his wife’s share of taxes on his own?

“Hehe and won’t a child be born next year? “Her maternity benefit will save her taxes for 20 years so there’s no reason for her to be in such a hurry.”

“I see.”

“If you are not attending I have no intention of participating.”

Okay so the conclusion was that I would pass on the subjugation.

‘…Let’s find out more information when the community opens.’

First of all there is nothing that can be done right now.

So I slowly returned to my accommodation and planned to check out the things I had to do in the city this month.

Uncle Bear made an unexpected suggestion.

“Yandel how about a drink later?”

“alcohol?”

“Aren’t you the leader of a team now? “It looks like you don’t have any connections in this area.”

“so?”

“There is a meeting of explorers on the 5th floor this evening. “If it’s okay how about we go together?”

Well it’s friendly…

Honestly I don’t feel like it.

However the common way for explorers here is to meet with fellow travelers play and exchange information.

Maybe it wouldn’t be a bad idea to experience it once?

‘Well the Watchers of the Round Table only provide so much advanced information that it’s difficult to find out about this.’

“good night. “Then what time and where should I go?”

After being informed of the appointment time and location I went to the library to kill time.

Ragna greets me bluntly as usual.

However when did she hear this news since she was only in the library?

“Do you have something to say?”

“Are you… going to participate in the subjugation?”

“No our team decided not to participate.”

“okay. Thank goodness…”

Ragna’s complexion brightened.

For some reason I was suspicious of that fact so I asked directly.

“Thank God do you know anything about Noark?”

“I don’t know much about that. But I know what kind of royal family they are… There will definitely be a huge sacrifice.”

Ragna answered in a voice that sounded like an ant crawling.

“The royal family?”

“Please pretend you didn’t hear what I just said.”

Soon Ragna withdrew his words with an expression that he had made a mistake.

I didn’t really ask too deeply.

This is because I know how dangerous it is to gossip about the royal family.

“Thank you for your concern.”

“worry….”

Ragna recited those words as if he were thinking about them.

However there was a slightly unexpected reaction.

I thought you would quickly correct me by saying you weren’t as worried as usual.

“yes. “I was worried but I’m really glad.”

“Uh… I see.”

If it comes out like this it actually makes me feel embarrassed.

However when he actually spit it out Ragna’s neck turned slightly red probably because he was embarrassed.

Therefore I just pretended not to notice.

“…Then will you cast a spell? “I’m going to read a book now.”

“Oh yes. magic. “That’s right.”

I don’t want to get any more awkward here.

***

10pm.

Normally it would have been time to wash her body and then slowly lie down in bed.

I’m at a bar that I’ve never been to before.

A bar located in District 8 where you have to cross a barrier not District 7 where I live.

“Abman! Long time no see! How have you been?”

“Is there anything wrong with me? “And you?”

“haha! “I live every day without being able to die!”

As I entered the private room I saw fifteen explorers gathered together.

It seems that the warm-looking man here is the host.

“What about that friend next to you?”

“He is the leader of our team.”

“Oh I was wondering who would take you and that lucky person was right here?”

As soon as we entered the room we had a brief introduction led by the host.

“I am Perpe Derbez. Call me at your convenience. You can just call me Pepe. “It’s a nickname only used by close friends.”

Peperani….

An overly cute nickname for a bearded man.

“…let’s go to Derbez.”

“I see.”

“I am Bjorn son of Yandel.”

“Can I call you Bjorn?”

“as you please.”

As expected from an explorer the title summary was completed quickly.

“Wait Bjorn Yandel? Does it look familiar somehow?”

Then one of the explorers tilted his head.

And later I wondered where I had heard it before.

“Ah little Vulcan! The barbarian who made a name for himself during the 3rd layer monarchy! Is that right?”

“right.”

When I obediently admitted it Derbez’s eyes looking at me changed a little.

A surprised yet somewhat suspicious gaze.

“Oh so does that mean it’s not even the first year yet?”

“Don’t worry about that part. “I already went to the 5th floor this time.”

When Mr. Bear provided the assist all doubts were erased and only admiration remained.

“It’s truly amazing to advance to the 5th floor in less than a year…”

Afterwards Derbez introduced the participants one by one.

Famous as the Little Balkan.

Everyone responded favorably perhaps because they knew about the explosive growth potential.

Except for one person.

“This is Jack Johnsonville a member of the 5th level Clan Neviswolf.”

A blonde tanned human uncle who introduces himself with a somewhat aggressive gaze.

‘Why do you open your eyes like that? ‘Do you want to get lost?’

My body was already itching at the barbarianized way of thinking but I endured it with superhuman patience.

Aren’t we one of the few modern people in this world?

Yes I should understand.

“Haha then let’s have a drink.”

Derbez perhaps sensing the chilly air cheered and lightened the mood.

That’s how the meeting started.

People naturally drank alcohol and talked about everyday life or industry topics.

“How is it? Are you okay?”

Mr. Bear whispering in my ear.

I also smiled and nodded.

Since it was an explorer’s gathering I thought they might just talk a lot about trash but this was pretty good.

Well there was one chick that muddied the water.

“Next time how about we meet somewhere other than this old bar?”

Jack Johnsonville.

“There is a tavern under our clan that serves amazing drinks. Of course it’s much more expensive than here. ha ha ha!”

“Subjugation? Of course I should participate. Oh you guys are a team unit so you might be a little scared?”

“Still try hard. You don’t know do you? “Will I be able to catch the scouter’s eye and join the clan?”

He is the only one in this group who belongs to a clan and continues to brag about it pretending not to know that fact.

This bastard even stepped up and started hitting me every time he got my attention.

“At this point I can’t help but ask. Yandel what is your secret? “How were you able to come up so quickly?”

“It’s obvious just by looking at it I guess I met the team well.”

“….”

“…Haha having good colleagues is also a skill.”

Derbez works hard to eliminate conflict whenever he is confronted by a political opponent.

“By the way Bjorn. How about you? “I’d like to hear your impressions of participating in our group for the first time.”

Can you tell me this honestly?

I thought about it for a moment but the answer was already decided.

“I like it.”

“I can’t help but like it. “Because I’m a newborn chick who just arrived on the 5th floor.”

I am a K-Barbarian who combines the spirit of a modern man the ideology of Confucianism and the boldness of a barbarian.

When I have to endure I inevitably endure.

I am confident that I can take insults worse than this with a smile.

but….

“What are you talking about all the time you idiot?”

“What what? “Are you just saying this to me?”

“So are there any more idiots here besides you?”

If you don’t have to endure it don’t endure it.

Because that’s K-Barbarian.