Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 241



Episode 241: Junction (1)

There were a total of 12 knights dispatched as my bodyguards.

Eight of them stood guard outside the house and three went inside to prepare for any unexpected situation.

The other one followed me around wherever I went even inside the house and closely escorted me.

“Did you say it was Rayman Keplo?”

“Yes it is.”

A driver who answers politely no matter what is said.

It’s unfamiliar but it’s not something you can’t understand.

Since he will be receiving a title soon he should be treated well in advance.

‘If it’s the Royal Knights there will be quite a few knights with titles so sending them all to this… I guess it’s right to see it as consideration.’

First of all Deer Antler seems to be a delicate person.

Well I guess I’ll have to find out more about the exact details now.

“You said it was an order from superiors but who exactly gave that order?”

Keplo answered my question.

“That… actually I don’t know.”

I looked closely at his expression as he answered.

I don’t think I’m trying to gloss over this. After inquiring more it seems that he was dispatched after hearing only instructions from his immediate superior.

‘Yes if he had any intention he would have tried to hide his identity.’

It’s a little disappointing.

If the line had reached further to the royal family it might have been possible to reach the identity of the antler…

‘…No wait a minute.’

Suddenly a possibility flashed through my mind.

[You’re in the middle of a heroic rampage right? It would be really fun if you got a noble title as soon as you got it. The prestige of the royal family will be thrown down the drain!]

He said it in such an angry voice that at the time I thought it was just an emotional remark.

[It’s really like a baby who can’t even control his emotions and even kindly warns the enemy.]

In fact the deer horn also recognized the clown’s behavior this way.

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but….

‘Could it be that that bastard was aiming for this from the beginning?’

Perhaps what the clown wanted from the beginning was to discover the identity of the deer horn.

Of course since the gem has a green light there must be an ‘assassin’…

‘I guess I figured it wouldn’t be a loss if I could use this as bait to get clues about the deer antlers.’

As expected this makes more sense.

He was a clown who got beaten up at the round table but wasn’t he actually one of the biggest names in this world?

Even ‘mistakes’ are likely to be intentional.

‘Deerhorn must have had that possibility in mind to some extent so he sent someone as secretly as possible.’

Ha there really are no easy guys.

While it makes me sigh it also motivates me to continue to stay alert in the future.

For example just look at today.

If you overslept because you were sleepy the deer horn that reported this may have felt something strange.

“Driver come here and drink some of this.”

“I can’t receive personal entertainment from civilians—”

“Hey what kind of entertainment is this? “You’re going to have a hard time protecting Bjorn.”

Misha served tea to the drivers like a hostess.

Does he think close escorting is one of the services for which a title is awarded?

Well that could be true.

Because you probably don’t know about the assassin.

“You said it was Rayman Keplo right? “I don’t know how long we’ll be together but in the meantime stay comfortably.”

Misha makes Keplo sit on the table and drink tea.

“…I will call you Mr. Karlstein.”

“huh? “You can just call me Misha but… if you want to call me that I can’t help it…”

Soon Misha took advantage of my prestige which would soon be bestowed a title and naturally gave Keplo an honorific title.

Of course I don’t think it was intentional.

‘I guess it just happened to be like that.’

Anyway Misha briefly introduced Erwen to Keplo as well as Einar who was not present today.

“Can I call you Tersia?”

“Uh uh… that’s….”

Erwen trailed off as if it was awkward to hear an honorific from a knight. Misha seemed to know that she was uncomfortable and helped her.

“What are you doing Tersia? Can’t you see he’s uncomfortable? “Just call me Erwen.”

“yes yes! I think that would be good…”

“Then I’ll tell her subordinates that that’s what they call her.”

A quick summary of titles.

It was then.

dripping.

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Early in the morning another knock was heard at the front door.

“Bjorn Yandel’s colleague has arrived.”

An article that informs visitors as if they were some kind of employee.

Is this why everyone is so obsessed with power?

“Who are your colleagues?”

“I am a wizard named Arua Raven.”

Soon Keplo asked my intention with his eyes and I nodded.

That alone was enough.

Sigh.

The door opened by the hand of Keplo who came to meet him.

I sat down on the sofa lifted one of his arms and greeted him gracefully.

“Oh you’re here.”

It’s called Noblesse Barbarian Mode.

Raven sighed as if it was absurd to hear that formal greeting.

“Oh what are you doing?”

“Would you like a cup of tea?”

“With black tea.”

Raven glanced at Keplo who stood behind me like a bodyguard and then he immediately sat down on the sofa across from me.

“So what situation is this?”

“Whatever you see?”

“…Am I angry?”

What are you going to do if that little thing gets angry?

I answered quickly.

“The royal family assigned knights as guards to prevent anything from happening before the title was conferred.”

“Well that makes sense. Mr. Yandel has surprisingly many enemies.”

Raven obediently understands.

Well it’s already a well-known story in the city that the body collector won’t leave me alone.

Even large clans are viewed with disdain.

but….

“Raven my enemy is also your enemy.”

“…What are you saying since morning?”

Raven is showing low pressure perhaps because it is morning and not during her usual activity time.

“Here black tea. “You know where the sugar is right?”

Soon Misha gave her a cup of tea and Raven sipped it and shifted her gaze to one place.

This was where Erwen was.

“Oh hello. Mr. Raven…”

“Oh yes…. Hello….”

When their eyes meet the two have an awkward conversation.

I tilted my head without realizing it.

“Didn’t we originally call each other by our first names? “I definitely think that was the case.”

“Mr. Yandel just stay still.”

“….”

Soon I closed my mouth and Raven like an older person started the conversation by saying something.

“How are you doing these days?”

“…are you okay. “You don’t have to worry about it.”

“If it makes you feel comfortable I will. But is that why you want to stay here from now on?”

“Yes… Luckily my sister gave me permission…”

“Hmm really? “It’s fascinating.”

Their conversation continued for a few more words and ended with Erwen returning to her room saying she was a little tired.

“…Hey Mr. Keplo are you going to keep standing there?”

“I’m used to this kind of mission so don’t worry about me and just chat comfortably.”

“If that’s the case….”

Despite what she said Raven’s expression was full of uncomfortable emotions.

There is no sign of opening his mouth first.

So since it would continue to be awkward like this I decided to just ask something I was curious about.

“But what was that just now?”

“Can you please give it to me?”

“I mean Erwen. “You wouldn’t have come and embarrassed me with her now.”

I felt it clearly in their conversation.

Raven is having a very difficult time with Erwen. And I don’t think it’s simply because Erwen recently lost her family.

If so what was the reason?

“Is there something I don’t know about?”

“Ah I’m only really quick to notice in strange places.”

“So what is the answer?”

Raven hesitated for a moment then sighed and opened his mouth.

“It’s just that… I think it’s my fault.”

“Is it your fault?”

“It’s the magic used by a wizard named Dwalki. Actually I can use it too.”

To summarize what Raven said next it was simple.

When the Annihilator appeared Raven had a hunch.

The difference in skill as a truly overwhelming wizard.

Unless we use ‘awakening’ magic we will not be able to overcome this crisis.

but….

“There were no problems with the spell or magic power but the chanting didn’t come out at all.”

I understand.

It’s an easy magic that any wizard can use but that doesn’t mean it’s a magic that everyone can use.

“It was a moment of hesitation.”

The Annihilator’s magic was fired and the magical stone walls that Raven had built were shattered so helplessly.

And the result is….

“Sometimes I think alone in an empty lab. “If I had used that magic right then she would have lived too…”

I smiled bitterly.

I never dreamed that he would be thinking like this.

“The same goes for Mr. Yandel and other colleagues on our team. If we were not careful we would all have died. But even though I knew that I…”

What does he keep saying?

I cut him off before the usual pattern of self-loathing came out.

“It’s done. Stop talking. “I’m sorry for Erwen but after all none of us have died right?”

Those words may be a bit cold-hearted.

“I did.”

Raven nodded his head in approval.

In any case since the time I spent with Erwen and Daria was short I couldn’t give them priority over my colleagues.

“But the reason that result came about is because Mr. Yandel did what I couldn’t do.”

“Haha I guess I’m the leader first.”

I smiled lightly and said jokingly.

However Raven just let out a small sigh again.

“Yeah that’s why….”

“huh?”

“…I was just saying that being this sentimental is not like me.”

At those words I nodded without realizing it.

Well when I first met him his image was completely different from now.

Anyway as if she didn’t want to talk about this topic longer Raven brought up another topic.

“Mr. Yandel what are you going to do about Erwen? “The team is full and there’s no room to come in.”

“I’m thinking about it.”

“Then what about the labyrinth? Are you going in?”

“I’m going to watch it for now. “If it continues like this it will be difficult to get in.”

“…That’s right.”

“So is that all you have to do today?”

“No I have separate business. “I have something to tell Mr. Yandel.”

Since no news is good news Raven’s words were enough to set off my anxiety sensors.

“I decided to take lessons from Mr. Pevrosk.”

“what? Just because you’re taking class doesn’t mean you’ll have to leave the team for a while right?”

“yes? That can’t be possible. “Why did you think that?”

Well that kind of thing has happened a few times.

“But what do you learn in class? You must have a school right?”

“Because you cannot learn royal magic from the Artemion School.

Ah this time as a reward I was eligible to learn royal magic.

“I wanted someone to at least lay the foundation but fortunately Mr. Pevrosk agreed.”

Afterwards Raven said that she would be staying near the palace rather than the magic tower for the time being and that if she ever needed to contact me she should come there.

“This is the end of the matter. I’ll just go now. See you then.”

Raven perhaps because she really came here to say this left as soon as she finished drinking the tea that Misha served her.

***

May 18th.

Team Apple Narak excluding Raven visited the palace again.

There are still two days left until the title is awarded but they told me to come and decide in advance what I would receive as a reward?

‘Actually it would be much better to give it away where everyone can see it.’

Since there was no banquet there was no need to decorate as formally as last time.

Well it was still not possible to wear equipment so I wore neat casual clothes.

“Oh Yandel! “Is it today for you too?”

As we entered the palace familiar explorers first pretended to know us. Just like me they were people who had decided that today was the date for payment of compensation.

‘They’ve been singing sequentially for a few days now.’

Financial compensation had already been paid in a lump sum but those who had the opportunity to select water purification or equipment had to wait for a waiting ticket.

“Bjorn! “Then we’ll go first!”

After arriving at the palace he parted ways with his companions.

That’s because the compensation they receive is different from mine.

“It’s just the two of us left….”

The waiting room where only the guard knights the royal guide and Erwen are located.

“Uncle… Is it okay for me to accept something like this?”

“If you don’t get it who will? Be confident. “It’s not a place where there’s enough affection to give rewards to people who don’t have merit.”

“but….”

He’s like this after coming all the way here.

“We have to become stronger. You and me too. “That way you won’t lose anything.”

“…Yes that’s right.”

Erwen nodded as if taking control of his will.

As we were making small talk another guide arrived and took Erwen with him.

A Gintama treasure trove containing grade 4 essence or equivalent items.

‘If the divorce report was held for this child I would give him the graduation essence right away…’

Even thinking about it again it’s a bit disappointing.

It’s not that there is no Bow Fairy core essence among the grade 4 essences but even if the grade was just one higher the essence could have been consumed.

‘Even if it’s not this time I’ll eat it someday. ‘Now it’s time to go up to the 6th floor.’

I tried to shake off my regret.

After receiving this reward your power will increase significantly. Therefore there was no need to spend a build-up period on the 5th floor.

The problem is the Noark bastards.

Looking at what the royal kids are doing it seems like they also have some kind of solution.

“Bjorn Yandel I will take you this way.”

As I sat still and gathered my thoughts my personal guide arrived and led me to Geumhonbogo.

It was a basement with no windows.

However because there were bright lights everywhere it didn’t feel dark at all.

No on the contrary it was so fancy that you didn’t even think it was underground.

‘Looking at what came down it looks like there may be more than 5 floors underground… Building technology in this world is also strangely advanced.’

As soon as I arrived at my destination I was greeted by a driver with great energy. For reference there was a wizard next to me. He gave me brief instructions.

The time limit is 3 hours.

You can choose any essence or item you want and the main message is to be careful as you may be severely punished if you attempt to steal something or damage the item.

‘That’s brutal.’

After the explanation was over the huge iron door opened smoothly as if moving in zero gravity.

and….

“Oh wow….”

Thousands of essences in test tubes and on display in glass tubes welcomed me.

Each of them are essences that are on the same level as ‘Ogre’.

Even though there was only one thing I could take with me the corners of my mouth curled up without me realizing it.

‘So it looks like I used some kind of cheat.’

Now it’s time to get stronger.