Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 184



Episode 184 Jinx (4)

The rules of the third chapter the Shadow Altar are simple.

All you need to do is find the expedition member who has a doppelganger and offer him/her to the altar.

If the answer is correct the doppelganger residing in the body will be removed.

Conversely what if the answer is wrong?

‘You will be incapacitated until the rift is cleared.’

In other words if you use it well it is possible to keep those who would interfere with you in check.

“The dwarf has a strange expression. “Is there something wrong with your head?”

“Hmm seeing as you’ve been pushing me away from the beginning I’m more suspicious of you.”

The dwarf who was the first target was not embarrassed and launched a counterattack.

He is not an easy guy after all.

But the real attack starts now.

“Is it suspicious? That’s strange. When we first met you clearly seemed like you didn’t know anything about this place. But now you’re talking as if you know?”

“Oh now that I think about it is that really true?”

As Raven agreed members of the HansG team also began to express doubts.

It’s natural.

Because we just got here and we haven’t even told you what the third chapter is going to be like.

How did the dwarf know and counterattack?

“that….”

The dwarf thought for a moment and then blurted out without hiding his displeasure.

“I heard about it from Hans Kriesen.”

“…You lie to avoid a crisis.”

“That’s not a lie. “I told you.”

Hans G comes forward just in time to assist the dwarf.

“When did you tell me?”

As someone who had been keeping an eye on the two throughout their journey this is a story that is difficult to understand.

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“Uh yesterday it was time to stand watch.”

Surely there was no one in my field of vision at that time.

But just in case I had Mr. Bear next to me.

“Is it true Abman?”

“It can’t be. “Those two never had that conversation.”

“Abman who was with me said that. Hans Krysen. “Why are you protecting the dwarf?”

As I took a threatening step forward Hans G waved his hand fiercely.

“It’s not that I’m covering it up it’s the truth! “At that time we had a big conversation using magic tools… That’s why Mr. Urikfrit couldn’t find out!”

A conversation using magic tools…

I don’t think he’s lying.

Nimiral when did these two get along so well again?

If I hadn’t known I would have been in big trouble.

“What did we talk about?”

We need to find out what it is.

“That…”

Hans G who purposefully throws away his life cannot withstand the pressure and loses his voice.

It was a moment when I thought I could do just a little more.

“Why do we have to say that?”

The dwarf steps forward as if to protect Hans G.

“It was a private conversation. And I think this answers all my questions about what I knew about this altar.”

A dwarf who decisively ends the topic leaving no room for doubt with his skillful skills.

Of course there has been no disruption to my plans so far.

Even if it’s not like this there are countless ways to attack these guys.

“From now on let’s talk about each other.”

The dwarf is an explorer in Noark and Hans G is a being called an evil spirit in this world. If you attack this part you will inevitably have problems with your answer.

“Dwarf what level explorer are you? What about family? “Do you have any brothers?”

“…I don’t want to talk about myself.”

“It’s called rejection.”

I smiled.

Silence is free but the responsibility for it is yours. Because there is a justification for all questions here and now.

“Look I think it would be better to do as Mr. Yandel says instead of being so harsh. “I’m not saying this because you’re our team leader but it’s true that a doppelganger is hiding here right?”

Raven provides support fire with logical words.

Also the wizard of HansG’s team also supported our opinion as if he thought this method was right.

“That’s right. Isn’t it possible for just anyone to offer it to the altar and see it? Let’s all get together and talk. Then you might know who it is. Even if it’s a doppelganger it doesn’t mean there’s no way to find it.”

Public opinion changes in an instant starting from this.

In the end the dwarf had no choice but to take a step back.

“…Okay then what are you going to do?”

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It was Hans G who answered the dwarf’s question.

“I guess verification magic would be best anyway right?”

As if he had been waiting like a player he suggests the most standard strategy.

At that time a blunt weapon warrior from Team Hans G cautiously raised his hand and expressed a question.

“I understand that there are quite a few people for whom verification magic doesn’t work?”

Unlike the common ones it was a sharp question.

In reality verification magic does not apply to everyone.

For example I am like that.

It didn’t work in the last guild either.

According to Raven anti-magic power was also anti-magic power but it seemed like she had an innately strong mental barrier.

“It doesn’t matter if it doesn’t work. “I heard that doppelgangers don’t work anyway.”

“Yes yes! you’re right! “Wouldn’t that at least reduce the number of suspects?”

“Well I guess that alone would be helpful enough.”

Once Raven and Hans G who served as brains throughout the exploration came to a consensus there were no more opposing opinions.

That’s how the full-scale search operation began.

“Are you a man?”

“…Why are you asking that?”

“Hehe I’m just checking to see if the magic worked properly so you can just answer whatever you want.”

“What you see is a man.”

“It’s the truth.”

Two wizards walked around and tried verification spells on everyone.

And the result.

“…There are nine people.”

Nine people were selected for whom verification magic did not work.

[HansG Team]

HansG Wizard Fairy Archer.

[Dwarf Team]

Dwarf archer magician priest.

[Bjorn Team]

I’m Raven.

For reference the number was much higher than my expectations.

A wizard or magician with high anti-magic and mental power values ​​would do that but is there more to it?

Is this because they are all mid-level explorers?

‘I never thought there would be more than half of the total number of people….’

Thanks to this I started getting headaches but the things I had to do didn’t change.

“Are you a doppelganger?”

We first asked the same question to those who had passed the verification spell and everyone answered ‘no’ drastically reducing the number of questions.

“So you’re saying there’s a doppelganger hiding among the nine of us?”

The eyes looking at each other became sharper than before.

For me there is nothing bad about the atmosphere.

“Then let’s start with me.”

As soon as those who answered ‘no’ were excluded I swung my sword like a madman.

There are only two targets for me.

Dwarf and Hans G are also the leaders of each team.

“Where did you get the equipment in your backpack?”

“Why are you asking that?”

“Just answer the question.”

“…I won’t tell you.”

Exercise your right to remain silent….

That’s not bad either.

“Hans Kriesen You seem to know a lot about this forest. Where did you get that information?”

“I read it in Chae’s book.”

“What is the title of the book?”

“I won’t tell you about that.”

The no-comment stack piles up every time a question is asked.

That was my intention.

If you look at it closely it’s a question that has nothing to do with doppelgangers but if you look like you’re hiding something people will definitely look suspicious.

“…No matter how much verification magic doesn’t work there’s not a single person who can answer properly?”

As I muttered meaningfully the dwarf burst into laughter.

“So you think you’ll be different?”

It seems that the aggro was properly attracted.

The dwarves who had been beaten to the limit by the negative strategy could not stand it any longer and began to fight back.

“What do you have in essence?”

“…I can’t say.”

“Isn’t it because you’re a doppelganger that you don’t remember properly?”

When the dwarf started shooting his teammates who had only watched their leader being beaten joined in and attacked me.

“Now that I think about it it was that bastard who started driving people away without any evidence.”

“It’s as if I want to put anyone on that altar because I like them.”

“Not only that but his actions were too logical unbecoming of a barbarian.”

Amidst the various attacks I was just quietly beaten. Then the HansG team also started asking me various questions one by one.

“I heard that doppelgängers don’t have perfect memories. Do you remember when we met before in the Land of the Dead? “What happened then?”

“I… I don’t really remember.”

“Hmm you mean you forgot?”

“…I am a barbarian.”

“Foot that’s a very convenient species.”

When I couldn’t answer the fairy archer sneered and sneered. It looks like Hans G was annoyed by me attacking him earlier…

That’s why they are beginners.

“I see you’re my doppelgänger when I see what’s driving me! Misha! Einar don’t you think so too?”

“uh? Uh huh…”

“These are the words of the great warrior Bjorn so they must be true!!”

Even the team members reacted ambiguously and did not sympathize with the appearance which seemed far-fetched to anyone.

Just like that his gaze towards me became cold.

The moment I’ve been waiting for has finally arrived.

[00:00]

When all the hands of the clock overlapped pure white light emanated from the altar in the center.

“The Stone of Truth has been created.”

A key item for conquering this chapter.

Without me having to say anything Raven explained on her own.

“It is the stone of truth. You can make sure that you tell the truth just once. Even if it’s a doppelganger.”

“…Is it possible to get it again?”

“I heard it comes out every midnight. Instead every time I use this the doppelganger’s power becomes stronger.”

“I guess it means you have to use it carefully.”

I kept my mouth shut.

Like someone who is somehow anxious.

As I looked at the people’s complexions I made eye contact with a dwarf.

“It will be decided by vote. I’ll pick that barbarian. No matter how you look at it it’s suspicious.”

A dwarf grinning and feeding me candy.

Several people raised their hands and 8 votes were gathered in an instant without even having to create a ballot box.

It means there is more than half of the majority.

“…think again. “I am not a doppelganger.”

I gave sincere advice but they completely ignored my advice.

“How do I use this? Oh is this how you write it?”

The Stone of Truth that the dwarf was touching began to emit white light.

In that state the guy asked.

“Barbarian are you a doppelganger?”

Doppelganger?

“I am not a doppelganger.”

I answered as if I had been waiting.

and….

Pachijit.

The Stone of Truth which had exhausted its effectiveness was shattered.

“Wizard how did this happen?”

“What is it? “I just told the truth.”

Now that I’ve gotten what I want let’s stop acting like an asshole.

I stretched and relaxed my sore neck muscles.

“So didn’t I tell you to think again?”

Obtained the citizenship necessary for the plan.

Simply put from now on no one can doubt or attack me.

so….

“Dwarf why did you accuse me of being a doppelganger? “Are you a doppelganger?”

It is time to start politics in earnest.

***

“that! “Because you were acting suspiciously…!”

The dwarf shouted as if making an excuse.

It was quite understandable.

It was me who attacked first and I was the one who showed my lax side in many ways.

But that’s no reason to look after him.

“Do you mean he did something suspicious? “I answered all your questions.”

“…You didn’t tell me about the essence!”

“You seem to be from some other world. “Don’t you know how rude it is to ask an explorer what kind of essence he has?”

“Then how are you going to explain that! What the fairy asked earlier—”

“I told you that didn’t I? “I forgot.”

I straightened my shoulders proudly without any sense of shame. No Barbarian said he forgot so what can I do?

“…!”

The dwarf must have realized only then that he had been fooled by my trick. He bit his mouth shut. However was it difficult to quietly watch the leader suffer humiliation?

“Enough with that Barbarian. “The voting results show that you look suspicious enough.”

That is correct.

A harsh word to say to an ignorant barbarian!

“that!! “Isn’t it all because you guys are pushing me!!”

The roar of an unfair barbarian.

The dwarven archer said something but it was all drowned out by my overwhelming voice.

“Did you give me time to explain it properly? “Who took what Raven was holding and used the stone?”

“No that’s—”

“I doubt you!! Take responsibility and enter the altar!!”

“So I didn’t take it away—”

“Take responsibility and enter the altar!!”

Only then did the archer who had been muttering shout as loud as he could.

“We too will use the Stone of Truth tomorrow!! “Then it doesn’t work!!”

It seems that these guys have finally realized the benefits they can gain from the Stone of Truth.

But what should I do with this?

It’s already too late.

“Yes it’s you!!!!”

As soon as the line I had been waiting for came out I took a quick step forward without losing my excitement.

The atmosphere quickly becomes violent.

“Say it again Archer!! You’ve wasted me and you’re going to use the Stone of Truth again? “Are you possibly a doppelganger?”

I changed the target from dwarves to archers.

This was my original plan.

In any case it would be impossible to put dwarves or important priests on the altar even if you use a lot of weapons.

“Then it was you! Every time I said something he was sarcastic and gently teased the dwarf!!”

“It’s not just me it’s everyone—”

“Take responsibility and enter the altar!! It’s not like dying!! There is no problem breaking the rift even without a single archer!!”

A wild shout that makes rational thinking difficult.

Suddenly the archer’s complexion turned pale as sparks flew out.

But did it feel strange?

“It certainly might be a more reasonable choice than using stones.”

“…I’m not going to die anyway.”

Some members of HansG’s team began to show sympathy and eventually a worse dwarf came forward.

“Okay let’s put it on the altar.”

“yes? What does that mean—”

“Okay listen to me this time. “Unless you’re a doppelganger.”

Perhaps because of the leader’s strong authority the archer was transfixed by the dwarf’s words.

“Martan! “Are you really going to put that guy on the altar?”

A dwarf who nods his head resolutely despite his colleague’s anxious gaze.

It was obvious without even looking at what he was thinking.

‘I guess they’re trying to overturn public opinion with this.’

I’m trying to repeat what I did.

I put an archer on the altar at my insistence but he’s not a doppelganger?

Now the right to attack passes to that side.

‘…I can’t attack so I’ll probably aim for Raven.’

A strategy of discarding the archers and putting our wizards an important force on the altar.

From that point of view it can be seen as a benefit.

Wizard is also a class that shows crazy performance in PK.

‘Assholes.’

He must have thought it was a choice with nothing to lose.

If Archer is a doppelganger that’s a good enough story.

but….

‘No the doppelganger is crazy and I’m going to go to the altar on my own.’

I tried to hide my smile and watched the archer being dragged to the altar by the leader’s hand.

“Don’t worry too much. “After defeating the guardian you will be released unharmed.”

“…I’ll be waiting.”

Eventually the archer stood in front of the altar.

Everyone watched in silence.

Ssaaaa-!

As the archer touched his hand with a determined look on his face black light began to flow from the altar.

and….

“The soul of expedition member Arka Petrei will be sealed.”

The soul pulled out of the archer’s body floated in the air connected to the altar. Even at a glance facial expressions and gestures appear very painful.

“wizard. No Hans Kriesen. “What does this mean now?”

“…It means that neither is a doppelganger.”

The dwarf let out a long breath and closed and opened his eyes. No matter how much it was his choice seeing him like that gave him mixed feelings.

But did you think this was not the time?

“Barbarian are you ready to take responsibility for your words?”

The dwarf growled.

Therefore I also answered immediately.

“Why should I take responsibility?”

“That’s right… because of you… my colleague ended up like that! If we follow your logic now we have to check on you too!”

Tsk tsk.

I said it as if I was pathetic.

“What kind of childish thing are you talking about?”

“…what?”

“Is finding your doppelgänger a joke? “Let go of your emotions and think rationally.”

“….”

The dwarf made no reply to my naturally virtuous words.

Well you probably didn’t expect to hear these words from the barbarian who had been screaming and going crazy just a moment ago.

“Grow up dwarf.”

Well at least the height is the same.

“Holy shit!!”

Seeing the dwarf swearing I calmly stretched out my hand and stopped him.

“Wait you’re not trying to attack me are you? “There would be absolutely no reason to do that unless you were a doppelganger right?”

The dwarf’s body began to tremble.

Therefore I also finished my inseongjil at this point.

“I’m sorry about what happened to my colleague. I never thought he would go like that. He seemed like a nice guy…”

“stop.”

“…?”

“Okay get to the point.”

“I also made a mistake because I was excited. But why not forget about the past and just focus on breaking through the cracks? “If we lose more power here it’s unclear whether we’ll be able to return alive.”

For your information this was the reason I was able to fool around so freely. Even if I’m angry the dwarf will know.

If we stick together now there will only be destruction.

“…So how are you going to find it?”

“I think your priests are a bit suspicious—”

“Stop it!”

At that time the wizard of the HansG team shouted.

The name is… Parthean.

A man with his own middle-aged beauty.

“Let’s end this meaningless waste at this point. “I have a way to find your doppelganger.”

It was a line that no one in the room expected.

***

“Is there a way?”

Looking at that determined expression it can’t be a joke.

“Tell me.”

At my urging the wizard pulled out an item from subspace.

It was a small disc the size of a compass.

As soon as I saw it I knew what it was.

No.7234 Broken trust.

A consumable item that prevents you from telling lies within a 10m radius when activated.

“Did you have something like that…?”

Hans G a former player trembled as if he had met a natural enemy.

A feeling that only I can relate to 100%.

“Isn’t it something that has no use whatsoever? Well I’ve had to write about it a few times in my life. So this is the last time. “I’m sorry I didn’t bring it up sooner.”

‘…I haven’t dealt with the priest bastard yet.’

I completely erased my regret.

The wizard who could not see our sorrow took out the item he had been saving.

However it would be strange to leave it out just because it is not used here.

Anyway finding a doppelganger early has its own advantages so there is no harm in it for me.

“good night.”

“…Me too.”

The dwarves also put aside their hostility toward me and took a step toward peace.

It seems like we had similar thoughts…

“Good idea. “Then would you all like to gather here?”

As everyone who had not yet shed their suspicions gathered in the center the wizard used ‘Misplaced Trust’.

The effect lasts only 10 minutes.

“Then who will start first?”

“Let me do it first.”

It started out as a dwarf.

An expression that doesn’t show the slightest anxiety about whether it’s really a doppelganger.

However this was only for a short time.

“Then I’ll just ask to make sure it’s working properly.”

the wizard asked.

When I did the verification spell earlier I asked ‘Are you a woman?’ Just like I asked the same confirmation question.

As if it really wasn’t a big deal.

“What city are you from?”

I stepped on a land mine.

‘Nimiral.’

There is no way a dwarf could answer this question.

“….”

There is a cold silence.

The corner of the dwarf’s curved mouth twitched in a state of no control at all.

But did you notice this only then?

“Why aren’t you answering? Any problem…”

The wizard interrupted him and closed his mouth.

I realized why he couldn’t answer.

“You can’t believe it…!”

The moment the wizard opened his mouth.

I shouted with all my might.

“Ready for battle!!!”

Fucked.