Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 185



Episode 185 Jinx (5)

If you’ve ever been hit by a car you’ll know.

It happens in an instant and can never be undone.

Like this very moment.

“Ready for battle!!!”

At the same time my shout cut through the silence.

The dwarf’s ax swung quickly digging deep into the wizard’s shoulder.

Kwasik-!

An eerie sound that makes you realize that it is reality.

When that sound reached my ears my body was already moving forward with all its might.

Tadat.

The goal is to rescue Raven.

“Ouch!”

I quickly closed the distance pulled Raven into my arms and quickly retreated.

For reference this also applies to the Hans G team’s tank.

“Both of you come to your senses!!”

The blunt warrior who was far away pulled the backs of the fairy archer and Hans G and hid them behind him.

As a result the siege formation was formed naturally.

We have the advantage both numerically and qualitatively.

So how will the dwarves try to resolve this unfavorable situation?

While everyone is paying attention to him.

Push.

The dwarf pulled the ax out of the wizard’s shoulder and cried out a man’s name.

“Hans Kriesen!!”

Attention gathers in the suffocating air.

However Hans G did not say anything and just laid down his body.

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Then as if urging the dwarf shouted again.

“Is it okay for your secret to be known?”

I felt like my head was pounding and pounding.

If it’s Hans G’s secret that’s the only one.

“Okay if you want I’ll get rid of your place. Hans Kriesen is an evil spirit! I have proof in my backpack—”

“you guys! “Get away from him!”

First of all I gave a warning.

If the dwarves have solid evidence Hans G’s betrayal is a foregone conclusion.

but….

“Oh evil spirit? “I believe that—”

One step too late.

Hwaaaaaaaaaaa!

The lizard summoned by Hans G poured out fierce flames towards the blunt weapon warrior.

“Uh… how come…”

A warrior with blunt weapons falls to the ground engulfed in flames.

“I’m sorry.”

Hans G closed his eyes and ran towards the dwarf.

And then he said something I couldn’t understand.

“What are you doing! Mr. Meylin please come here too!”

“…What are you talking about! “You did such a terrible thing and then came to me!”

“You’re not planning on abandoning me like this are you? Oh we come from the same place. Oh we should go anywhere together! “I have done all the dangerous things above!!”

A very sudden conversation.

“Ha you damn little bastard!”

The moment I saw the fairy archer’s distorted expression the entire situation was clearly pictured in my mind.

‘I never would have thought that both bastards were players.’

Seeing that even the dwarf had a surprised expression on his face it seemed like he didn’t even know about this.

I guess all he did was somehow catch evidence and threaten Hans G during his watch.

“dwarf! “You must keep the promise you made to him to take you to Noark!”

“…Nothing! “Hurry and help me!”

The fairy archer who had no choice due to Hans G’s water ghost shouted in frustration and moved towards the dwarf.

‘Even though it was twisted it was really twisted properly.’

I have a headache.

We were clearly superior in numbers until just now.

Now we are in a situation where we are one more person short.

The leader of Team HansG has already fainted from shock and when he wakes up his combat ability is 0.

Even if we defeat them under these adverse conditions not all problems will be solved.

Next a bleak future awaits where the five of us must fight a boss battle.

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‘Fuck isn’t there a doppelganger hiding among them in the first place?’

Even saying that I am in the middle of a mountain is not enough.

It’s a situation where I can’t stand swearing at all.

‘No matter how much of a Hans effect it is isn’t this severe?’

The sound of Bolmen comes out naturally but….

So what can we do?

“Behel—laaaaa!!”

I have no choice but to try it.

***

There was no need for long words between us.

Because we have long since reached the point where it can be resolved through dialogue.

Kuung-!

The moment I activated [Giantization] and ran away.

A gray whirlpool swirled and covered my body.

Ssssssssssssss-!

One of the many attack skills that a magician would have.

As it is not physical damage it is impossible for me to get injured if I endure it with my bare body.

But this is also a team.

“Teirun Sheardiem.”

A veil of magic covering my skin.

It is conveniently called ‘Mana Shield’ in the game.

This is why wizards are important in PK.

The magic efficiency is so poor that it would be a waste to use it while hunting but not against people.

It’s the same thing that the cost of consumption is high.

Phew.

When my vision became clear there was a dwarf in front of me.

Cooung.

This guy jumps so high on his two short legs that he hits me in the face with his shield.

The damage itself was not great but my body which was in [Giant] state was helplessly pushed back.

It was because of the skill he had [Polar Shield].

A skill that reduces the amount of impact when blocking the knockback bonus when pushing.

Grumbling.

As soon as I was pushed away leaving a long trail behind me the beastman swordsman stabbed me with his sword.

The predicted point is my two extremely fragile eyes.

“Where!”

Misha who was hidden behind my back came out and struck down the sword of the beastman swordsman.

Okay then leave it to Misha.

Hehe!

He blocked the arrow coming from the front with his shield and struck the mace towards the top of the dwarf’s head who had just landed on the ground.

But what is this?

Kyaang!

It was a blow accompanied by a [swing].

No matter how much I raised my shield to protect my head the whole thing was crushed.

In fact it was like that when dealing with a doppelganger.

Why?

But why is the shield intact?

‘Nimiral.’

The cause was quickly found.

Earrings that emit light like a shield.

‘…No. 2988?’

It is natural that the results will be different from those of the doppelgänger.

Because number items cannot be copied.

With such a high-end item it would be natural for the difference to be almost like heaven and earth.

Quang!

At that time an explosion was heard from the Dwarves’ rear camp.

An explosive arrow fired by Mr. Bear.

Summoner Hans G’s ‘Earthberg’ summoned the wall in time and no casualties occurred…

Doo doo doo!

As soon as the wall collapsed Raven’s magic interception continued.

Kwakwang-!

A ‘lightning strike’ falling from the sky into dozens of branches.

Hans G was hit by one of them and collapsed.

Of course that moment didn’t last long.

Because there is a priest over there.

Hwaaaaaaaaa!

Hans G who regained consciousness within a few seconds used his summoned beast to emit flames.

The target point is our backline.

Raven had just used his magic and given the angle I couldn’t block it so Mr. Bear’s tank summon Woongi just hit it with his body.

[Wow!!]

Woongi cries as if he can’t stand this much.

Summoning spirit beasts have high anti-magic power.

‘Huh at this point the scale of team battles is different.’

Afterwards Karui’s priest seemed to have completed his preparations and began drawing summons in earnest.

[Grrrrr….]

An army of undead began pouring out of an ominous-colored portal created in the air.

Coincidentally there was a perfect match for me.

“Behel—laaaaa!!”

Einar rushes forward and swings his greatsword without giving any instructions.

bang! Quack! Quang!

Every time he used [Multiple Cuts] an explosion occurred and sparks flew and if he was injured he used [Wings of Greed] to regenerate himself.

Of course if you use your skills like this you won’t have any MP left but…

“Einar Pnellin has defeated the enemy.”

“[Predation] is activated and soul power is restored.”

The ‘Slaughterer’ engraving that Einar received is a Yanghak-specific engraving.

Quang! Ddddddddd!

Whoa!

Various skills and the resulting sounds coming from all directions.

Instead of each person only targeting their opponent like in an individual match everyone moved fluidly stepping aside at times to help their teammates.

How long would the battle continue so fiercely that it would be impossible to say who won?

“You know what?”

The dwarf with a knockback shield embedded in my face spoke to me for the first time during the battle.

I thought about ignoring it but I just accepted it.

“Are you saying you’re going to break down soon?”

“No you are the core of your team.”

What are you saying?

Whenever I had the chance I ran here and there breaking up the formation and inflicting damage to the enemy and used my shield to block all arrows and magic that passed my path.

On the other hand all the dwarf did was follow me around and restrain me from going too wild.

“In other words if you and I disappear at the same time we will be at a much greater advantage.”

“…what?”

The dwarf grinned and shouted.

“Jaynon! “Now!”

Jainan.

The name of the priest of Karui that dwarves without team voice magic called and called again and again for orders.

“The character has entered the special terrain [Intersection of Destiny].”

The surrounding area where things were exploding like fireworks became dark.

Also the intense sounds of battle disappeared and there was silence.

I burst into laughter without realizing it.

I was wondering what on earth you were going to do…

‘Did you write Crossroads of Destiny?’

Dwarf bastard do I look easy?

***

The intersection of fate.

The effect of this power which can only be used by Karui priests is simple.

Sending two designated targets to a remote space.

Please note that this skill is only possible when two targets are hostile to each other and one of them must win or cut off the power from the outside in order to return to the outside…

Click.

The sound of a switch being pressed was heard and the surroundings became brighter.

I was standing on a stone statue the size of a dozens of story buildings. Well to be exact should I say it’s on the palm of the statue?

When I looked up I saw the face of a stone statue looking down at me.

The face of Karui the evil god seen only in books.

“You’re surprisingly not embarrassed are you?”

A dwarf located about 10 meters away from me muttered leisurely.

In the end I couldn’t bear it anymore and asked.

“With what confidence did you bring me here?”

“…Do you know anything about this place?”

I know.

This is a kind of duel arena.

A place where you have to fight only with your individual skills isolated from the external environment.

But you’re bringing me here?

“It’s ridiculous.”

The dwarf frowned when he saw my expression.

“You think too highly of yourself Barbarian.”

Yes that’s what I honestly thought.

If you can endure it you can do it.

If they just keep me here they will beat me outside and let me out.

Eat.

I wanted to say something but it was a waste of time.

I couldn’t find any reason to do so.

All you have to do is prove it with action.

Like a barbarian.

“Behel—laaaaaaa!!!”

Question and answer dance.

After finishing the small talk I charge at the enemy.

Tadat!

The dwarf stepped back as if he had decided to lie down.

It was a meaningless struggle.

How much would it bounce if it jumped with those short legs?

In fact the dwarf must have decided that it was too much to do and soon raised his shield.

Huh.

A shield swung with the intention of pushing me away.

But the reason I was right about that earlier is because your colleagues kept getting my attention.

Hwiik.

I just twisted my body slightly to avoid it and then struck down the mace.

Kyaang!

A clear striking sound came from the shield the dwarf raised above his head.

Of course there was no problem.

Kyaang!

If once doesn’t work twice.

Kyaang!

If twice doesn’t work three times.

Kyaang!

No it’s like playing whack-a-mole.

No matter how many times it was struck the dwarf’s shield remained strong.

“So… didn’t I tell you that I could endure it?”

After going through such hardships his breathing became heavy.

Anyway I guess you believed this.

For some reason I felt sorry.

I never thought I’d be caught because I told you to let your guard down.

Kyaang!

That was when I struck it thirteen more times.

Huh!

I faked hitting the mace and then quickly reached out to a place.

and….

“…!”

I pulled on his earring.

Well there’s no way the Number Item could be damaged with this much force but…

Isn’t flesh the number one item?

Suddenly.

The delicate earlobe was torn and the earring fell off.

‘No. 2988 Mark of the Guardian Corps.’

Although it has no special stats or effects it is a great item that adds a whopping 50% shock absorption to the shield when worn.

I never thought I would eat this core item like this.

“…Give it to me!!”

The dwarf belatedly realized his situation and rushed at me like a crazy person. Of course all I could do was hit him with a big hard mace.

Kwaang-!

An exciting roar coming from the shield that reflexively protected the head.

Okay this is it.

It feels like my stuffy stomach is completely relieved.

In that sense one more time.

Quang-!!

A dwarf staggering wildly while holding a half-shattered shield.

Kwasik-!

Taking advantage of the guard being released I struck the top of his head with the mace.

At the end the dwarf fell to the floor.

However given that the space did not collapse it does not appear that death was instantaneous.

‘Did you faint?’

All things considered this guy has a pretty solid body.

‘Anyway it went well.’

I searched the dwarf’s bag and took out one item.

It is none other than a test tube containing the essence of the Manticore.

As I was looking at this I suddenly remembered the line this guy said when he was rolling the dice.

[You’re lucky.]

The most inappropriate line in my life.

It was a little ironic.

The guy who said those things back then was doomed to die and I stood in the opposite position.

I even think that luck might be a sign of misfortune.

but….

“The test tube in the expandable bag didn’t break and stayed intact?”

I grinned and muttered.

“You’re lucky.”

This will be fine.

The rest are all things I achieved through hard work.

“[The Essence of the Manticore] permeates the character’s soul.”

One shot was taken of the purified water contained in the test tube.

And that moment.

Dedddddddddd!

Vibrations began to be felt throughout the space.

Somehow I felt like I was still alive after being hit.

You’re dead now.

‘The body will return to its original place anyway so we will take care of it gradually…’

Soon I closed my eyes and opened them to see a familiar forest.

I quickly checked my surroundings.

Less than 5 minutes had passed since I was taken there.

Quaaaang! Kwazijijik! Pow!

The battle was still going on fiercely.

However the location of the battlefield shifted slightly as I retreated.

To a point about 70m away from here.

It was necessary to join as quickly as possible to help a team member who was seemingly struggling.

‘Well I think this distance is just right.’

Therefore I manifested my newly acquired abilities.

Active skill contained in Manticore Yellow Essence.

‘jump.’

Feeling my body becoming lighter for some reason I jumped up vigorously.

and….

「The jump power value increases tenfold in an instant and when it lands it inflicts a strong shock to the surrounding area.」

My body flew in a steep parabola and struck the center of the dwarf remnants like a meteorite.

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