Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 204



Episode 204: Blessing (4)

Misha was kidnapped.

Even in the city.

When I heard this it seemed like something big had happened but I calmly checked the rest of the circumstances first.

If that’s true isn’t it strange that Einar was sleeping calmly in her room?

“She was kidnapped? Please explain properly. What happened? “Yes starting from when it happened.”

“It happened yesterday!”

The incident occurred only a day ago.

It is said that Einar and Misha were returning from a simple meal outside that day.

But when I got to the hotel what was this?

Her black-clad prisoners were waiting for Misha.

“ah! From what I heard it seemed like she came from Misha’s family!”

If it’s from the original family they must have been sent by the head of the family.

“…so?”

“So what’s the point! “The prisoners whispered something to Misha and then they forcibly took her away!”

Well can you say she took it by force?

First I asked to confirm.

“Did Misha leave you anything?”

“She said she would be back tonight and that I could spend the day alone. ah! “She told me to go pick up Bjorn too… but she was so worried that I couldn’t sleep and she ended up oversleeping!”

I burst into laughter without realizing it.

He said he overslept. Anyway he left a message before leaving so why is this a kidnapping?

When I asked that question I got a somewhat impressive answer.

“When Misha said that to me she looked like she didn’t want to go anywhere! But if that’s not kidnapping what is it?”

She took someone who didn’t want to go so kidnapping is common Barbarian logic.

However I am also a barbarian.

“Yes it’s true that Misha was kidnapped.”

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I know how pointless it is to argue with a barbarian about whether she was kidnapped or not.

“yes? “She was so surprised yesterday that she even went to see Aruru but she spoke like it was no big deal so she was upset!”

“What did Raven say?”

“Bjorn told me to wait at home and not do anything strange until you come. That’s why we haven’t even been able to report it to the Public Security Office yet!”

Okay you handled it well.

It’s best to leave it to the Barbarians.

If that doesn’t work it’s best not to talk to him.

“so! What are you going to do Bjorn? Of course we have to go in there right? “Isn’t Misha our colleague!!”

She thought that if she went in there something would happen.

I said clearly.

“Misha is also a warrior. “You need to give her time to figure it out on her own.”

“That’s… I see!”

“He said he came back today so I’ll wait until night and if he doesn’t come I’ll go look for him by myself tomorrow.”

“i get it!”

When I spoke in a barbarian way Einar easily agreed without being stubborn.

“But it’s morning aren’t you hungry?”

“Of course I’m hungry!”

First I took Einar to breakfast.

Then I checked to see what happened while I was away.

There was nothing special to say.

The days just became repetitive as I went to Soo-ryeon’s rice house.

It seems that even Raven and Uncle Bear have decided to skip the regular meeting that they used to hold until I show up.

“Ah at that time Misha said that Bjorn was amazing and she was also impressed. “Even if it doesn’t seem like it Bjorn is the center of the team and without him we can’t come together!”

“Uh… I see.”

A sense of shame that comes from nowhere.

Well it’s a hundred times better than gossiping behind someone’s back…

I changed the subject.

“Did Misha give her food money?”

“Oh but I used it all up.”

“…I’ll leave the money behind so eat well until night with this.”

“Are you going out? “Without waiting for Misha?”

“Nothing changes even if you stay at home right? I have to do my job. Misha would hope so too.”

After finishing the meal I put Einar in the room and went out.

First of all the first destination was Magic Tower.

“Oh you came out? “How is your body?”

“There seems to be no problem perhaps thanks to the antidote given by Mozlan.”

“That’s good. You had a hard time. Anyway you heard about Mr. Karlstein right?”

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“okay. “If you don’t come by today I’ll go check on you so don’t worry.”

“You never worried from the beginning? “Mr. Einar is strange. He went to his parents’ house. Why are you so upset?”

I smiled bitterly and remained silent.

Unlike Raven I know the circumstances surrounding Misha and her family.

So I can’t help but be worried.

“More than that you said you couldn’t settle the settlement because I wasn’t there? “Let’s meet tomorrow.”

“What if Mr. Karlstein is late?”

“I will come back and tell you then.”

Afterwards after briefly asking about my current situation we decided on a meeting place and time and parted ways.

The next destination was Uncle Bear’s tavern.

“Oh you’re finally back. “You had a lot of trouble.”

“Did anything special happen while I was gone?”

“There’s nothing special to say. But shouldn’t that be asked from my side? “Did you feel okay while staying at Bifron?”

“It wasn’t bad. “It was a comfortable place to live.”

Just like with Raven I briefly talked to Uncle Bear about my current situation told him the place and time and made an appointment.

“Now I get to share that money.”

“I’m sorry for keeping you waiting. “I could have taken it first.”

“No this should be done in a clear location where everyone is present to avoid any disruption. Besides it’s not like you couldn’t come and play.”

“Thank you for understanding. “Then I will go.”

After leaving the bar I was a little worried.

There’s quite a bit of time left until dinner so what should I do now? After gathering my thoughts for a moment I headed to the library.

It’s hard to find a better place to kill time…

Because there are people who need to report survival.

“…Bjorn Yandel.”

As soon as we arrived at the library Ragna stiffened when he saw my face.

“It’s been a while huh?”

I smiled and asked casually.

And he tried to explain why he didn’t show up for 20 days.

But before that Ragnar’s mouth opened.

“I heard. “Not only did he use his supernatural abilities in the city he was exiled to Biffron for breaking the rules and entering the labyrinth.”

Oh I knew it.

Well after hearing about it at the round table it was said that it was a story that became quite famous as it was a political punishment.

“I’m glad you came back safely. And I’m sorry.”

“Are you sorry?”

An apology that doesn’t fit the context at all.

When I tilted my head Ragna spoke carefully.

“I asked the deacon if he could help but he said it was an unavoidable problem…”

I still don’t understand.

Why are you apologizing and what is a butler?

When I asked her again about this Ragna bit her lip as if she had made a mistake.

So I didn’t ask too deeply.

There’s no way I can tell you about this anyway.

‘…First of all it seems like they’re talking about their family.’

Interest in Ragnar which had cooled rises again.

A wizard in his 20s who is at least level 5 or higher.

The scent of a rich man emanating from his clothes and walking stick.

Plus the deacon I just mentioned.

Since he is a librarian he has been in a private family for a long time but in my opinion he is a nobleman without a doubt.

but….

‘That’s a bit strange too.’

I’ve looked into it before out of curiosity.

There is no noble family with the surname Peprok.

So what on earth is this guy?

“…Are you going to read the book?”

“Oh yeah. “I intend to.”

Perhaps feeling burdened by the staring gaze Ragna changed the topic.

So I just went in to read a book.

‘Well I’ll find out later when I get the chance.’

It’s not like he did any harm to me.

It wouldn’t be good for me a stranger to delve into family matters that people don’t want to talk about.

Whatever it is our current relationship isn’t bad.

‘…Anyway I couldn’t find the Total Chronicles series today either.’

I sat in one place and read a book until it got dark beyond the window then I slowly settled down and stood up.

After accidentally discovering the total sea log here the other day I searched for it from time to time but I couldn’t find it this time either.

“Are you going?”

“There’s someone waiting.”

“…okay.”

Afterwards I returned to the inn and had dinner with Einar. And I asked what I did today.

“today? “I was bored after taking a nap so I went to the shrine.”

“In a sacred place?”

“It’s fun teaching young warriors. It reminds me of the old days.”

To me he doesn’t seem to have changed much from before…

Well the combat power has increased tremendously.

“Let’s go together next time. Everyone wants to see you. “Hasn’t it already been 20 days?”

“Okay let’s go together next time.”

After declaring that he wanted to become a tribal leader Nagi who had been visiting the sacred place to provide early education in his spare time agreed without much hesitation.

The approval rating within the tribe needs to be raised in advance.

“Hehe the young warriors will be happy.”

Since we were both barbarians the meal was already over by the time we had that conversation. However instead of going up to our room we waited on the first floor which also serves as a restaurant.

Misha hasn’t come back yet.

‘Has something really gone wrong?’

As the night grew older she became more worried but fortunately after about an hour Misha appeared. Unlike her usual preference for bright colors she was wearing black clothes.

“uh? Bjorn?”

“It’s Misha!! She Misha is back!!”

Einar immediately runs over and hugs Misha.

“oh! Don’t do it. “I don’t feel like that!”

Misha sighed and removed her Einar.

Then he came and sat in front of me.

“…I’m sorry. “I was originally going to wait at the front.”

“It’s done. I am not a child. Anyway what happened there? “I heard from Einar that something has happened.”

“Oh that…”

Misha furrowed her brows and glanced at Einar.

“Einar go up and sleep.”

“Eh? “Why?”

“Use it.”

“I get it! “Why don’t you just go to sleep!!”

First I sent Einar up and then had a conversation.

“So why did your family call you?

“Well… one of her brothers died so she had to attend. First of all I’m still from that family.”

“They say it’s because of the funeral.”

Contrary to my worries it didn’t seem like they were really taking me by force.

But one thing was questionable.

“It’s a bit strange. “At this time?”

Not immediately after the labyrinth closed.

But a funeral at this time?

Doesn’t this mean that a fatal incident occurred in the city?

“Don’t worry about anything strange. That person was originally not in good health. “He was someone who always had to call a priest for treatment.”

“That means he wasn’t the same guy when he was a hierarchical monarch.”

I asked bluntly.

“Then who is it? Looking at your dark expression is it that big brother who always took good care of you?”

“…You’re probably a stranger. “I’ve never talked about it before.”

“okay?”

Since he didn’t talk about it he must be one of those guys who bullied and ignored Misha.

Then why does he have such a gloomy face?

“Now that I see it it wasn’t just the funeral. Something else happened there.”

“…How did you know that?”

What’s new?

I thought he would get angry if I told him that I could clearly see his face just by looking at him so I turned him around slightly.

“If it’s for a funeral there’s no reason to send Einar.”

“Why are you so quick to notice things like this?”

“…Just say something. “What happened?”

“that is….”

Misha sighed and continued her words.

“Father… no that person is bringing you back again.”

Why is everyone so anxious that they can’t leave me alone?

***

The head of the Karlstein family wants to see me.

I wonder if I’ve found some new clues about the Frost Spirit Ring…

“Anyway that’s it. You don’t need to go there. “I have already rejected it outright.”

Since this has already been sorted out by Missha Sun I don’t think I need to worry about this issue any further. Did you say that if you want to meet me don’t ask me to come to you?

If there is no news it means it was not a big deal.

‘If he really comes… let’s listen and think about it then. I feel like if I go there for no reason only trouble will happen.’

Well this concludes this agenda.

“Ahh the more I think about it the angrier I get. What on earth does that person think of me? “Now even if we call for a funeral or something I will never go again.”

Afterwards she chatted with Misha who was once again determined to become independent and talked about things she had missed for the past 20 days and then went into her room and slept.

And the next afternoon.

“It’s been a long time since we all got together. “How is everyone?”

All of Team Apple Narak gathered in one place.

The location was the three-story bar where we had been meeting since our first meeting.

The goal is the final settlement which has not yet been achieved.

“I heard it then but I want to listen to it in more detail. “What is your total income?”

“Including the ‘Foxfire Knot’ sold a few days ago it is 159 million stones.”

“Is this the amount including the labor fee I received from them?”

“yes. I thought about it and ended up killing all the people there right? It’s also funny that he now claims that he owes what he previously received as a labor fee. So I only saved the cost of the test tube in advance.”

Well even if it wasn’t for that it would have been a trophy that would have been in our hands after the battle.

‘Still it’s surprising. Honestly I thought you were going to claim it as yours.’

He also seems to have become a bit harmful.

At least compared to when we first met.

“Anyway I’ve summarized the final settlement details here. “It will be easier if everyone watches this and talks about it.”

Raven began to settle the account in earnest looking at the documents she had prepared including the receipt.

Magic Stone income is distributed equally.

Explorer and battle income are also equally distributed.

However the herbs found in the Doppelganger Forest are classified as special loot so Raven receives 40%.

Potions are not for sale and are classified as public items.

Complex settlements were carried out smoothly as the documents were organized in an easy-to-read manner.

and….

“30 million stones….”

Although there is a slight error a large sum of 30 million stones per person was in hand.

An income that can be said to be the highest ever.

But now it was time to vomit.

“Now then the only thing left to do is settle the personally acquired loot. Actually I have some time left these days so I roughly organized this. As is customary we set it at around 70% of the average market price so it will be much cheaper than buying it.”

Raven said looking at each person in order.

“First of all Mr. Karlstein. Half-troll leather boots with ‘acceleration’ and ‘dimension control’ enchantments are 2.1 million. A lithium necklace with ‘cold reinforcement’ engraved on it costs 2.7 million. A total of 4.8 million. But since Mr. Karlstein’s share has to be subtracted from this… you only have to pay 3.84 million stones.”

“Ugh….”

“Mr. Einar the expandable backpack costs 1.5 million… This is the end. Just pay 1.2 million stones.”

“Ugh.”

“Mr. Urikfried has a quiver of subspace arrows of 2.1 million. A large breastplate made of steel costs 550000… But why did you take the breastplate?”

“…I will give it a dimension control magic and wear it to Cheolwoong.”

“It’s not a bad idea. I think it would be a hassle to have to wear it every time I summon it. Anyway you just have to pay 2.12 million stones.”

Except for Raven who did not choose any personal loot everyone put the designated amount of money on the table without saying anything.

And then my long-awaited turn came.

“It’s finally Mr. Yandel.”

How much will I actually cough up?

“First of all 3.1 million stones of IDEAUM gaiters. No. 8667 wilderness outlaw 3.3 million stones.”

“Just leave out the wilderness outlaws for a moment. “I plan to leave this as a team-wide item not my personal loot.”

“…Team common items?”

“Isn’t this something that can be useful when you meet that guy on the 5th floor? “I think it would be better to keep it for that time.”

“Hmm.”

Raven looked at me like an IRS employee looking at tax evaders.

But in the end the conclusion was ‘YES’.

“That sounds understandable. Somehow I feel like something is wrong with me. “Then let’s move on.”

Without even having time to feel relieved that the money was solidified Raven moved on to the last part.

It can be said to be the flower of this settlement.

“The essence of the Manticore. And the mark of No.2988 Guardian Corps.”

“······.”

“First of all the average price of Manticore Essence on the exchange is about 50 million stones but the test tube price has already been subtracted and the price was calculated based on the guild’s official price.”

“So what is the official price?”

“32 million stones.”

Nimiral.

Then as is customary here I will apply a 70% discount and since I will receive 20% back as my share after paying anyway I subtract 1/5th…

“For the price of the manticore you can pay 17.92 million stones.”

Nevertheless it is still expensive.

“…What is the sign of the Guardian Corps?”

“The average price on the exchange is 52 million stones.”

This isn’t much different from the game price.

Similarly if a discount is added the final value is 29.12 million stones.

“Then if you include the Ideal gaiters the total will be 48776000 stones.”

Raven smiled and continued.

“Have you always saved up some money?”

“….”

I kept my mouth shut.

And then I looked at Einar.

“huh? “Why are you suddenly looking at me?”

“How much money did you borrow from me Einar…?”

“Are you taking it away?…!!”

No I’m getting it back.

***

This expedition brought record-breaking profits.

However after paying everything it wasn’t enough even after spending all the money I had saved up until now.

Even with the money lent to Einar it was too much to pay all of.

Of course there was no problem.

“While you’re paying back Einar try lending me some more.”

“Uh huh…? “It’s okay for colleagues to make money transactions—”

“Oh I’ll pay you back.”

“Oh I got it…!”

“Misha it would be nice if you could lend me some too.”

“Wow how much is not enough?”

The shortfall of 13 million stones was made up with credit loans received from Einar and Misha.

As a result he became a debtor.

When will I pay this back?

Should we hope to meet looters in the labyrinth?

“I’m rich now!!!!”

He loaned me money and felt despondent for a while.

Ainar who had been taking care of Misha and me until a few days ago because she had no money to live on really started spending a lot of money.

Um isn’t it a bit much to say it’s popping?

He bought snacks generously but because they were so cheap it was difficult for him to spend any noticeable amount no matter how much he ate.

“Bjorn what should I do with this money?”

“Hold it for now. “Are you going to come back next time and get new equipment?”

“huh.”

“uh! me too! “I’m going to get some new equipment too!”

“Be patient this month. “I’m going to make a few but they won’t be completed until the labyrinth opens anyway.”

Since the settlement was delayed we decided to postpone spending the money in earnest until next month.

Since I had a lot of money I planned to get one or two parts that I could use up to the 7th floor.

Of course I can’t tell you to spend everything there.

“Still you’ve earned a lot so don’t save too much and spend it on things you want. “Isn’t this the money you earned?”

“huh? “Is that still okay?”

What does he think of me?

Although growth is important I don’t intend to make you give up your entire daily life.

“It seems like there was something you wanted to do?”

“Ugh.”

“Why are you paying attention? “You are spending your own money.”

“No it’s not necessarily like that….”

“…?”

When I gave him a questioning look Misha cautiously opened his mouth.

“Can’t we move now?”

“…what?”

“Now that I can make good money I thought it would be better to go to a better place… I can’t even cook here. ”

Hmm somehow he noticed us.

After thinking about it for a while I decided to do it.

This inn was already starting to feel small.

Plus Missha’s rice is much more delicious than restaurant food.

It’s also healthy.

“Then let’s gradually find out where to move. “Right now we have to prepare to enter the labyrinth.”

“huh!!”

After that daily life continued for the first time in a long time.

A peaceful time where we get together to make an exploration plan visit Rotmiller again to take the guidance class that was interrupted and occasionally stop by the commercial district to check if there are any items to purchase.

As always those days passed quickly.

and….

“Once everyone is gathered let’s leave quickly.”

We met at Uncle Bear’s tavern like last time.

“I entered the crystal cave on the first floor.”

It’s time to enter the labyrinth.