Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 223



Episode 223: Like a flame (3)

Berzak Lord of the Abyss.

He is a tier monarch whose actual force is lower than that of Riakis on the 3rd tier but whose attack difficulty is several times higher.

That’s because the ‘fog of the abyss’ is a scam.

Sealing active skills and various usage effects.

Horsepower efficiency reduced by three quarters.

Grade 5 abyss monsters appear as miscellaneous mobs throughout the strategy and interfere with the attack.

Because of these adverse conditions it is difficult to even attempt to catch this guy unless it is later in the game.

This is because there are so many basic things you need to have in order to attack.

A top-numbered item with permanent effects rather than use effects.

A top tank that can hold alone.

A dealer who can use Aura or is equivalent to it.

The more fuses the better.

Several magicians who are powerful even with 1/4 the efficiency.

It is recommended that all participants have equipment of at least Tier 5 or higher but damage will increase if a few special consumables are not prepared.

But even with all this.

After the 7th day it can be considered a failure.

From then on additional patterns will be opened regardless of the phase.

To put it simply it means that with us now it is impossible to catch him even if he wakes up from death.

but….

[In the end we caught his eye. I’ll be there soon.]

I guess it can be done if it takes some time.

While waiting for Kyle to join me I checked the time.

[19:34]

Day 5 7pm.

After fiercely clearing the path we confirmed the portal to the east and now had only about 2 hours left to reach the Goblin Forest.

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A valuable result achieved through the sacrifices of warriors.

However it would be a lie if I said there was a bit of luck involved.

“Are you okay Yandel?”

“Why not be okay? “I thought we would run into each other at least once anyway.”

Rather it was almost a fluke that I encountered it only now.

Perhaps the expedition team that took a different direction instead of us was causing extreme damage.

“….”

How many more people died in vain?

My head suddenly goes cold but I don’t feel sorry.

Because we are both in the same situation.

They decided to become bait for each other.

If we had encountered him early other expedition teams would have been able to clear the path more easily.

“I kept you waiting.”

About 5 minutes later Kyle arrived with all his forces for Plan B.

Six level 5 wizards.

Three knights and three warriors.

After quickly scanning the power I couldn’t hide my doubts.

“Why is this the only number?”

The number of wizards has not changed but other numbers have decreased significantly.

What is the reason?

“Everyone else is dead.”

Yeah it’s not like they were just playing around in the back.

Six people are not enough.

If so who should fill that empty space?

“Oh by the way your colleagues said they would follow you but they stopped you. “You will have to listen to some harsh words later.”

That’s bitter….

But isn’t it still not enough to be six?

Oh maybe the fairy sisters decided to follow too.

“…thanks.”

I thanked Kyle and then glanced at the warriors around me.

And he opened his mouth brightly.

“As you may have heard six people are not enough. “I’m sorry it all sucks but is there anyone who can go with me?”

Someone answered before I finished speaking.

“I will cover it. “After you.”

Level 5 warrior Alexandro Bell.

He belonged to a large clan but he was pushed out of priority and abandoned here.

“It was boring to step on traps but it worked out well!”

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Karkin Tion’s third son.

He was a barbarian warrior in his thirties who worked as a warrior in a clan of 10 people.

I was amazed because it was my first time seeing a compatriot as high as level 4.

“When you go out be sure to keep your promise to buy alcohol!”

Milton Teterud.

He was the head of a clan made up entirely of dwarves.

That doesn’t mean they go on expeditions together but clan members are usually loaned out to affiliated teams in the form of mercenaries?

It was a clan that felt closer to a guild.

“….”

It was time to say thank you but I found myself speechless.

Honestly I didn’t expect this situation.

Well the case is different from before.

It’s only 2 hours to get to where the portal is.

Hope is hope even if it is a hope that dies out the moment it touches despair.

Just because they were people who considered their lives like stubble as they made their way through the streets their desire to live is not small.

I had only suffered this much damage while fighting random mobs so I thought there would be very few people who would volunteer to become bait for boss mobs.

But what was it like in reality?

“Oh if you follow me over there will I be able to join the drinking party?”

“I’m attracted to something else. “I think if you just close your eyes and follow along just once you will achieve a feat that you can brag about at a drinking party for the rest of your life.”

“Behel—laaaaa!!”

“Take me with you. “I was curious about that guy playing Berzak or something.”

Numerous explorers make noise and volunteer.

Just because you believe in the plan Kyle and I have made?

Or is it because the brain swept up in this hot atmosphere is just secreting endorphins?

Well that might be a reason too.

However even if that is the case one thing is clear.

“Everyone… there’s something wrong with your head.”

This is not a choice any sane person could make.

But did that sound strange?

There was silence for a moment.

“…I don’t think that’s wrong. “I think everyone will say that if I talk about this outside.”

Someone was convinced.

“But is that coming out of your mouth?”

Someone laughed as if it were absurd.

I didn’t really have anything to say.

I just did it because it had to be done.

but….

‘Does that mean it’s the same for them too?’

My heart is pounding hotly as if something is really wrong with my head.

But my head needed to cool down.

I chose six out of many volunteers.

There was only one standard.

Who do you think is the best fit?

Since they were comrades in arms who had been fighting together tirelessly all day there was no problem in choosing one.

I already know roughly their fighting style.

“you! “Why are you leaving me behind?”

As soon as the decision was made the leader of the Dwarf Clan Teterud protested.

“Are you afraid that I might grab your ankle?”

“That can’t be possible.”

“Then why? “I won’t let you go until you tell me why!”

That small thing is stubborn.

Looking at Kyle it seemed like the magic circle was slowly being completed so I briefly explained the situation.

“Even without me someone is needed to lead this place.”

Teterud is a level 4 explorer.

He is skilled and leads the clan so he knows how to manage people.

If he were to be entrusted with the front line this guy would be perfect.

In fact I heard that this guy showed leadership every time I passed out.

“…Tsk.”

Although I was dissatisfied I guess I understood and he didn’t bother me anymore.

“Yandel is ready. “It’s almost time for him to come visit us.”

Hu I see.

As soon as I heard Kyle say that the magic circle installation was complete I sent them away.

“Enough you guys leave. This explorer brought by Kyle will show you the way. “I heard it’s pretty sturdy but just in case protect it well so you don’t die.”

“You talk like you’re some kind of kid’s father. Okay we’ll go. See you later. Exactly. Do you understand?”

“It seems like you could be the child’s father.”

“There are kids in the city. “Let’s go!”

As they stood against the wall so as not to block the path Teterud took the lead again by stepping on the trap to open the path and the warriors followed behind.

Everyone said something to each other as they passed by.

“Don’t die.”

“Hmm strangely enough I don’t think you’re going to die. See you later!”

Most of them were words of encouragement and support.

Those words continued for a while even after the group of warriors had passed. Someone said thank you and someone apologized.

It wasn’t just once or twice it was repeated endlessly.

“Why is everyone doing that?”

Kyle chuckled at my question.

“Well wasn’t your message stone always on? “Everyone already knows the situation up front.”

Yeah that’s it.

“Bjorn….”

As the procession continued members of Team Apple Narak also appeared.

When Misha saw me he looked like he was about to cry. Even Raven and Mr. Bear were very confused.

“Don’t be nervous and go quickly. “If you block the road people behind you won’t be able to get there.”

“Really… if you come back hurt I won’t leave you alone.”

Well when you say don’t get hurt by the tank doesn’t that mean you’ll never let it go?

I thought so but I swallowed my words.

‘Not bad.’

What if I get scolded a little?

All these things are done to achieve that daily life.

“Please.”

“Yes don’t worry. Even without Mr. Yandel I will definitely protect our team. Now Mr. Einar? “Let’s go now shall we?”

“Ugh I got it! “Stop pulling my hair!”

Afterwards Raven left on Einar who was insisting that she should follow him too.

Still the procession continued.

It was like a refugee fleeing through a tunnel during a war.

Grumbling.

Blazing torch.

A moan made by an injured person riding on a colleague’s back.

Broken equipment.

Blood stains.

The sadness in your eyes.

Drops of sweat dropped as I followed with a limping step.

I knew it without having to ask Kyle.

I know that today must have been a particularly long day for them as a lot has happened to me.

“Well then everyone is gone.”

Not only the first group that I belonged to but also the second and third groups that followed the mark left on the passage passed us.

It didn’t take very long.

First of all I was running at a canter level.

The number has also decreased significantly compared to the beginning.

“It must have gotten gloomy somewhere.”

When everyone left the surroundings became completely dark.

Is it because the flickering torches are lighting up the entire area just as the procession passes us?

Once again the contrast feels clear.

It felt like we were the only ones left in a remote world.

‘Anyway the time has come…’

I raised my shield.

And then I stared across the aisle.

“You’re here.”

Visibility distance 2m.

Hundreds of eyes were watching us in the darkness of the labyrinth beyond.

Berzak Lord of the Abyss.

The guy came.

***

When I first started planning the thing I was most worried about was Berzak.

No matter how much you think about it it’s impossible to escape this bastard with hundreds of people.

It was safe to say that they were annihilated the moment they encountered it.

Well if you spread out and run away aggro will bounce around so you’ll have to survive for quite some time…

What can we do if we are scattered all over the place?

It is clear that you will not be able to get through the mobs and reach the portal let alone fight on the second floor.

thus….

“Can the magic circle be used right away?”

We made plan B.

However we can only use this strategy once with the resources we have.

“I’ve checked the magic circle several times so don’t worry.”

If Plan B fails everyone will die.

Even if you succeed you will not be able to avoid annihilation if you encounter the Abyss Watcher one more time.

Oh by the way this is also one of the reasons why the maximum number of portal searches is assumed to be 2.

By that time many expeditions would have disappeared.

I decided that no matter how much I could get over it once the probability of reuniting with Berzak again was too high.

“Ready for battle.”

The moment the eyes appeared in the darkness everyone took out their weapons and prepared to fight.

I learned this from Kyle’s explanation.

What do these eyes mean?

“….”

These intangible eyes are an effect that appears around Berzak.

For reference the radius according to the in-game settings is about 2km.

However it is not just a wallpaper.

All of these eyes share its field of view.

In other words Berzak is already looking into us.

“As everyone knows our goal is to hold out as long as possible. Until the other explorers run out of sight.”

Kyle seemed to be nervous as well and repeated the explanation he had given several times once more.

“What fools do you think we are? I remember everything without fail. “I also said that if your prediction was correct I would only have to hold out for about 10 minutes right?”

“I see. I’m sorry. But I will say one more thing. “I forgot to tell you earlier… No matter what happens I will protect this friend Yandel.”

“huh? Yandel? “Yes.”

“Aren’t you asking why?”

“Everyone will know even if you don’t say anything. “Only if this guy survives will we be able to return alive.”

Everyone nodded at what one warrior said.

“I meant to say that if Yandel who killed the Abyss Watcher dies he might target the main force…”

Kyle smiled embarrassedly and reduced his words.

“What happened? “I don’t think it would mean much if I said it anyway.”

“Haha! “Okay whatever the reason shouldn’t the result be the same?”

“That is indeed the correct opinion but I guess there is no difference between warriors and wizards in this respect?”

Light conversation made the tense atmosphere more pleasant.

Unfortunately it didn’t last long.

Hehehe!

A shadow shot as sharp as an awl.

Kwaang-!

The moment I block it with my shield I feel pain on the back of my hand.

It’s not deep.

It was just a slight prick on my skin.

‘It’s my first time meeting someone so unprepared so I can’t calculate the deal.’

I never thought a normal hit would pierce the moonlight shield.

Is it because it is not in the [Giant] state?

The warriors’ expressions turn cold when they see my holey shield.

Kyle chanted as if to boost morale.

“…Just hold on for 10 minutes.”

It was already too late.

Still for some reason I laughed.

“Why are you laughing?”

“The original warrior smiles when things get tough.”

I looked ahead.

I saw a shadow swaying in the darkness.

Berzak Lord of the Abyss.

One of the bosses that can only be defeated in the latter half of the game.

A monster of monsters the only thing we can do now is to be beaten.

But so what?

“Behel—laaaaa!!”

Well this is just a one-time hardship.

Ending an unusually long day today.

To face tomorrow.