Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 189



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The doppelganger’s alter ego is different from the main body.

Only the abilities of the target of the mimicry can be used and those just summoned from the boss room have low intelligence.

Should I say skill level?

Unlike the real Hans G who summoned all summons at the start of the battle these clones stutter and summon one at a time.

“Just one guy.”

Before the clones could do anything Mr. Bear’s crossbow pierced one between the eyes.

The rest of them soon followed similar steps.

“I finished everything!”

The news of victory arrived less than 30 seconds ago.

Since there were four Hans I was worried that something crazy would happen but it was easily resolved for now.

thus….

“Everyone it’s now!”

You need to hurry and deal damage to the main body before it summons its clone again.

Well it won’t be easy.

“Kyeeeeeek!!”

As everyone’s attention was concentrated the main body began to scream and run wild.

[Leap] [Swing] [Giant].

and….

“The nameless usurper casted [Flesh Explosion].”

Even the skill that I no longer use because I lost my regenerative ability.

As a boss mob this guy had the average stats of a level 5 monster in addition to my physical ability and truly showed off his monster-like majesty.

“Everyone step back!”

In the end Raven pulled back the close line.

It wasn’t a bad decision.

There is already enough damage with 2 mages and 1 archer.

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There is no reason to take risks and push close deals to the forefront. To begin with while the doppelganger is taking on my appearance the effectiveness of physical damage decreases.

“You three please protect us!”

Misha Einar blunt weapon warrior.

As the three main dealers changed their positions to dealer escorts the team’s back row became more comfortable firing from a distance.

‘Where are you going?’

As high-power long-distance dealing continued the main body ignored me and tried to rush back but I managed the threat value with [Wild Eruption] each time and attracted aggro.

How long has it been since then?

Pachichichit-!

[Flesh Explosion] was fired repeatedly and a ‘Thunder Spear’ was inserted into the head of the tattered guy and the doppelganger changed its appearance into black slime.

‘For now I guess I’ve successfully overcome the first hurdle.’

Of course the first phase is still far from over.

The first phase ends only after all the characters that entered the boss room have transformed in order.

but….

“uh! This time it’s me!!”

Whoever of us comes out won’t find it as difficult as me.

In fact the battle with Einar who was designated next was completed before going through her body summoning pattern twice.

Now there’s no need for me to stay behind.

“Kyeeeeeek!”

That was when I killed the doppelganger who turned into Einar.

Deddudeud-!

The magic circle drawn on the floor began to emit light and the entire cave began to tremble.

Oh that doesn’t mean it’s a special move pattern or anything.

This means that the seal release rate has increased by 10%.

“Seal release rate 20%.”

It was only a few minutes after the boss battle started…

This is something I can’t do anything about.

This is because when the battle begins the speed at which the seal is lifted increases significantly.

‘It was about 5% per 10 clones summoned.’

This is the most fucked up part of this strategy.

No matter what you do you cannot prevent the summoning pattern in advance so an increase in the seal release rate is inevitable.

Well if there was a second team to activate the seal stone the burden would be less but that’s not the case for us.

‘I have no choice but to finish it before then.’

If it reaches 100% and the seal is lifted it is game over.

From then on each clone becomes as strong as the main body.

The clone body even proliferates through [self-replication].

“It’s me this time.”

Next up was Raven.

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Surprisingly there was a slightly dizzying moment at this time.

Since casting time is essential for magic I was planning to finish it off with rapid fire but…

The problem was the clone summoned in the middle.

Two of the four were me.

“Behel—raaa!”

“Behel—raaa!”

I don’t know what kind of magic the doppelganger was trying to use.

However Raven who felt the concentration of magical power shouted that if this continued everyone would die so it would have been a big deal if the magic had been completed.

Well I exploded my head before that.

Kwasik!

Afterwards the doppelgangers transformed into Misha a blunt weapon warrior and Partheian Bear Man and we did our best to kill them as quickly as possible.

This means that the first phase is finally over.

Deddudeud-!

As soon as the phase was over I whetted my appetite as I saw the magic circle light up once more.

‘The seal removal rate in the first phase is 40%…’

It was exactly the number I expected.

Well I still wanted to reduce it as much as possible.

“Stand in the same formation everyone said!”

After erasing my regrets I placed my order.

The doppelganger who has completed the first phase is undergoing transformation by repeatedly contracting and expanding in the center of the cave.

“If it’s a lie that no one knows….”

The doppelganger’s voice rang throughout the cave.

This meant that the next phase would begin soon.

“How could that be any different from the truth?”

Soon the doppelganger completed its transformation.

“The nameless usurper casted [Replace].”

It’s time to start the second phase.

***

[Switch] one of the doppelgangers’ abilities.

The efficacy is truly intuitive.

This skill changes the positions of the clone and main body created through [Self-replication].

but….

That’s all about when skills were obtained with essence.

“…Why was it me from the beginning?”

“…Why was it me from the beginning?”

The number of Ravens increased by two.

Their faces are the same and there is no sense of difference in their tone of voice or facial expressions.

Please note that it is impossible to tell by location.

‘A long time ago a wizard I worked hard to raise died because of this.’

I remember that he was probably the first wizard I successfully recruited while playing [Dungeon & Stone].

The shock at that time was very big.

Sigh.

I moved my gaze and looked at the ‘Stone of Truth’ rolling around on the floor like a toy.

Originally the standard strategy was to use this to tell whether or not it was a doppelganger.

Well instead the sealing rate increases.

We without external support should never use this.

So how do you tell what is real?

Eat.

I smiled and stared at the two Ravens.

At first even the lines matched but here their words and actions diverged.

“Don’t shoot!”

“What are you all doing? “He’s fake!”

One side is defending itself with a defensive line while the other side is defending itself with a somewhat aggressive stance.

I muttered briefly.

“What are you doing? “Hurry up and don’t shoot.”

The sound of Mr. Bear pulling the trigger was heard from behind.

and….

Pow!

A large arrow almost like a siege weapon was fired and crushed Raven’s small head.

dump.

A small body falling down helplessly.

“Oh no way… It was really Aruru…?”

“killer!!! “You killed Aruru!!!”

Everyone including Misha froze in shock.

but….

“Is that possible? “Everyone calm down.”

Soon Raven’s body which had fallen to the ground turned into black slime and floated in the air.

It means you got the answer right.

Oh by the way the offensive Raven was real.

“Now then go to the spare seat.”

I sent Raven who had switched places with the doppelganger to the wall and then approached the transforming slime.

“It’s you this time.”

After raising the mace and waiting for a while the doppelganger completed its transformation.

“Hi! Put that thing down barbarian bastard!”

what.

Wow!

Without looking any further I hit him on the head with the mace.

As expected the correct answer is this time too.

Actually it was natural.

Because doppelgangers cannot copy number items.

“Oh but it’s me so I don’t think it’s okay to worry a little bit…?”

Missha is no. 5991 Possessing the fangs of a poisonous snake.

“Mr. Karlstein what do you really want from the barbarian?”

After receiving ‘Broken Trust’ from Partheian Raven held it in one hand throughout the boss battle.

“It’s finally me. “I will handle it.”

Mr. Bear’s ‘Deception of the Corpse Master’.

“Behel—laaaaa!!”

Einar is wearing a ring called ‘Foxfire Knot’ that she obtained from a fairy archer.

It’s not a useful option so I’ll go out and sell it.

Kwasik-!

Like this the second phase of the doppelganger is possible if you have the right skills.

And have you realized it now?

“The nameless usurper casted [Replace].”

The doppelganger who transformed into a blunt weapon warrior immediately made a surprise attack without saying a single word.

The target is the wizard with the lowest defense.

If we had been in a close formation like before it would have been difficult to avoid that attack…

“I will stop it!!”

As soon as we entered the second phase we kept our distance and stuck to the wall.

Simply put it means that there is enough time to respond to a surprise attack.

Kwaang-!

Einar’s great sword exploded as it came into contact with the doppelganger’s blunt weapon.

In that moment Misha stabbed her from behind with her sword.

Afterwards it ends with the interception of Mr. Bear and Raven.

“Everyone go to your seats!”

After completing one turn the doppelganger gathered his team members who had transformed once into a dense formation.

“Aren’t you going for something?”

The blunt-armed warrior seemed to have come to his senses by my words and hurriedly moved away.

A dim glow was coming from the shoes.

It is an inexpensive item numbered in the 9000s named ‘Footprints of Abundance’.

It has some decent options for a warrior.

I didn’t lend what I got as loot I originally owned it.

Did you save up your money and buy it?

“The nameless usurper casted [Replace].”

Anyway the middle-aged monk Partheian was next.

Although he lent Raven his ‘broken trust’ there was no particular problem. Because the magic wand this guy was carrying was the number one item.

Kwasik-!

Since the target of the mimicry was a wizard it did not take long to kill the person who had completed the transformation.

Now all that’s left is me.

“Mr. Partheian.”

“You mean that? “I’ll be ready right away.”

The wizards who had previously suffered great hardship from the doppelganger who transformed into me are already preparing the most powerful magic spells.

“Behel—laaaaa!!”

As soon as the doppelganger finished its transformation I pushed it back with my shield.

“The one in the back is fake!”

The wizards who completed the judgment in an instant fired a barrage of magic they had prepared.

Of course like a tank he didn’t die in one hit but…

In the second phase there were no summons so the magic did not stop midway.

Pachijijit! Quang! Fusuuuuk-!

High-power attack magic that pours down as the words say.

Eventually the guy couldn’t hold on and fell down.

Looking at that scene I felt somewhat bitter.

‘I need to set up the anti-horsepower settings as soon as possible.’

There is still a long way to go as a tank.

***

The third phase of the doppelganger.

So we have already reached the final phase.

“Everyone come here!”

Without me needing to order Raven quickly led the people and formed a new formation.

And that moment.

Ddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd!

The cave shook violently as if there had been an earthquake.

Grains of dirt falling from the ceiling with a rustling sound.

“Kihihihihi kihihihihi!”

The doppelganger who returned to a slime-like form let out a bizarre laugh.

To be honest I don’t even know if it’s creepy anymore.

All I could think of was this question.

Where on earth are you talking about when you don’t even have a snout?

“be careful! If Mr. Yandel gets hit—”

“Don’t worry. Because that won’t happen.”

Raven’s anxiety was briefly dismissed.

It wasn’t because he was completely confident of victory.

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous too.

It has been a long-standing habit of mine to always assume the worst and be wary of unknown variables.

However sometimes showing confidence and leading the team is also a quality of a leader.

Wow.

I maintained just enough tension to heat my body and injected strength into the hand holding the mace.

The last phase is a kind of ‘berserk’.

From now on every minute and second is important.

Because it summons clones of a scale that cannot be compared to the first phase.

Pow-!

The black slime that had expanded to the extent that the viewer naturally thought of the limit exploded.

Black particles spread throughout the cave.

As if the two wizards had been waiting they spewed out flames and erased it…

I couldn’t erase even half of it.

Meanwhile explosions were continuing.

“The nameless usurper [cast self-replication.”

“The nameless usurper [cast self-replication.”

“The nameless usurper [cast self-replication.”

The particles gather together to form a shape that soon mimics our appearance.

A number that may seem like dozens at first glance.

People you will never see again after today such as Hans G as well as fairy archers and dwarves appear here and there.

The wide cave suddenly became full.

“Don’t be too afraid. Because the clone that comes out here is not as strong as before!”

As Raven said these guys are much weaker than the guys we saw earlier. Maybe if I hit just one or two it would explode and disappear into smoke.

However there is another scary thing about the ‘berserk’ state.

「Seal release rate 50%」

「Seal release rate 60%」

A magic circle on the floor continues to emit light indicating that the release rate has been updated.

If this continues the seal will be broken in less than a few minutes and the doppelganger will regain its full strength.

So it was time to bring it out.

“The character used [Outlaw of the Wilderness].”

“Melee physical damage temporarily increases in proportion to the number of humanoid monsters.”

It’s an item that gave me confidence that I could punish the doppelgänger…

“Current increase rate of 112%.”

“Current increase rate of 157%.”

“Current increase rate of 278%.”

“Current increase rate of 342%.”

「Current increase rate is 4…」

That allowed us to predict a whopping 90% chance of winning.

“Behel—laaaaa!!!”

Items are also a skill.