Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 243



Episode 243: Junction (3)

The moment the future marquis’ body was tilted towards Bjorn Yandel a man who was watching the situation from afar chuckled.

‘The rumors were true.’

Even calling him a fool is not enough.

He would pull such a trick in front of the prime minister.

‘No maybe he believes that the Prime Minister and other nobles will not blame him.’

Well if you think about it there was nothing you couldn’t understand.

A nobleman who will soon become a marquis and a barbarian who used to be an explorer who is now a baron.

The difference is not only obvious but…

Due to the highly territorial nature of the aristocratic society even more blatant harassment has occurred frequently and has been tacitly tolerated.

It is a kind of taming.

but….

‘Still I should recognize one thing about your boldness.’

The prospective marquis is not a knight.

He just took a few essences to create an imposing appearance.

However he challenges the explorer who is said to have won against the Corpse Collector in hand-to-hand combat….

‘Oh by the way I heard you were injured right?’

The man belatedly remembered that Bjorn Yandel was suffering from the aftereffects of the last battle.

Was it said that poison had infiltrated her brain?

He said he sweated profusely just by walking normally in the past.

That’s probably why the Marquis did something like that.

‘…I’m just in a bad mood.’

The man frowned unconsciously as the future dawned on him.

The malice of nobility hidden in splendor.

A hero who suffers humiliation in front of everyone.

It wasn’t a scene I wanted to see on my first outing in a long time—

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“huh?”

The man tilted his head at her.

This is because completely unexpected results emerged.

Despite the prospective marquis’s efforts the barbarian’s body did not budge.

‘…To what extent has recovery already occurred?’

It worked.

It was a time when I was thinking like that.

The barbarian’s shoulder muscles which could not be hidden with clothes made of cloth twitched.

And that moment.

“Ahh!!”

The reserve marquis falls backwards as if there was a reaction.

“….”

Even the music stopped and silence came.

I didn’t understand at all.

‘…You’re pushing the Marquis bastard out here?!’

Something I would never do if I was thinking about getting behind it.

For some reason her empathy level rose and her man became more dizzy.

I was glad that my physical condition had improved and that I had not been subjected to such mean treatment but…

‘I should have just pretended not to notice.’

If she were a guy she would have said ‘Haha are your legs weak? She would wake up later saying things like ‘I need to do some exercise.’

Because there is no risk that way.

Well it was a barbarian-like behavior.

‘…If it were really him he wouldn’t have done it this way.’

So is he also a native barbarian?

Her man was disappointed but kept an eye on the situation.

Still you never know.

This may also be one big picture….

He may not be the same.

Isn’t Bjorn Yandel a man who has shown exceptional growth and is suspected of being a player?

‘For now let’s wait and see.’

It was a time when he was straining his eyes with that kind of heart.

“Bjorn son of Yandel.”

The Prime Minister called the barbarian’s name in a troubled voice.

He also already knew.

Not only did the prospective marquis trick him but also how this barbarian responded to that trick.

‘Now then how are we going to overcome this situation?’

The man did not let go of his expectations for a twist until the end and waited for the barbarian to open his mouth.

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It didn’t take long.

Soon the barbarian shouted as if he felt unfair.

“…I didn’t do anything wrong!”

A protest without any logical defense like a child throwing a tantrum.

“It’s real! “I stayed still but he just used me to roll over!”

They even go so far as to blame it on the Marquis.

Her man felt somewhat helpless.

“marquis! You too say it! “I just felt like rolling forward!”

I remembered people with Yandel experience in the community who said that Bjorn Yandel could not be a player.

Only then did I understand what they said.

‘Is this what modern people are like…?’

The man’s eyes turned cold as he looked at the barbarian.

***

The title award ceremony has ended.

To be honest I don’t really remember how it went.

I was bored.

The Prime Minister gave a speech using all the rhetoric that existed in the world and with the words “I am awarding a title on behalf of the royal family” I became a full-fledged noble of this country.

And then the banquet began.

‘Nimiral.’

It is different from the previous Wiyeon.

At that time many nobles became friends with me or came to me out of simple curiosity…

“….”

There is no one around now.

Not only Baron Martoin but even the Count who tried to push for an arranged marriage is only watching from afar.

A completely different treatment than the marquis or viscount over there surrounded by many nobles.

Well it’s not that I can’t understand.

Because I was properly criticized by the Marquis for this incident.

‘Ha it’s because of that really strange bastard.’

This is how it ended up. I comfortably held a piece of meat with my hand and tore it open recalling what had happened earlier.

[Bjorn son of Yandel.]

How can we overcome this situation where even the prime minister looks at us as if he is reprimanding us?

The answer I came up with at that time was this.

The ignorant barbarian mode that always came to me when I was in trouble and gave me great help.

[…I didn’t do anything wrong!]

Anyway everyone in the know knows that the marquis is to blame.

I decided to just shamelessly go out.

To begin with political lines don’t really suit a barbarian.

[It’s real! I stayed still but he just used me to roll forward!]

As expected the Prime Minister did not say anything to what I said.

[…forward roll?]

These are the guys who used to just hold a pen at their desk.

No matter how smart you are and how quick you are you probably have no experience with this type of conversation.

[marquis! You too say it! I just felt like rolling forward!]

The nobles who had accepted my actions as a challenge also changed their attitude as the ignorant barbarian mode continued.

I realized it.

Barbarians are literally a completely different race.

[…Kariot Kudo speaks. Is that true?]

Soon the Prime Minister looked at the Marquis with a cold gaze and spoke and the Marquis was shocked and responded.

[How can that be? That barbarian dared to push me without even knowing the subject—]

[stop.]

[…?]

When the conversation stopped the Prime Minister looked at the embarrassed Marquis and just stared at him with a warm smile without saying anything.

Unspoken pressure not to make a big deal out of it.

[Yes that’s right….]

In the end the marquis had no choice but to admit that he wanted to roll forward.

Well that action also meant that the prime minister sided with me in this case.

As long as they are nobles they have that level of tact.

‘…The prime minister also feels a bit uneasy in some way.’

Anyway one way or another.

The title conferment ceremony resumed as if nothing had happened and the end was announced by handing over to me the essence decided two days ago in a luxurious box.

And now.

‘Should I just go back…’

As I was sitting alone at a large round table eating meat the desire to go home began to boil.

‘Well okay then let’s eat one more plate and let’s go.’

After making my decision I asked the staff at each table to give me another plate filled with only meat.

How long has it been like that?

‘huh?’

When I turned my attention to the approaching person I saw not the plate of meat I was waiting for but a man.

“Haha nice to meet you. “Baron Yandel.”

The first noble to approach this banquet who was completely ostracized.

As soon as we made eye contact the barbarian’s intuition spoke.

Something seems suspicious.

no….

“My name is Hans of Baron Ifreia.”

This man is dangerous.

***

Hans Ifreia.

Hans I for short.

“…You’re quieter than I thought huh?”

As the youngest of the Barons I had no title but even so I felt out of breath.

A ‘Hans’ with noble characteristics?

Isn’t this a type of Hans you’ve never seen before?

“I am Bjorn son of Yandel.”

After saying a few words he said he was busy and tried to leave.

But then.

“Hey here it is. “Baron Yandel.”

The meat plate I had ordered in advance arrived.

The employee brought me a mountain of meat on three plates probably considering my appetite that I showed today.

“…thanks.”

Words of gratitude came out without me even realizing it.

But what is this again?

“This is the first time…”

The employee looks at me with a somewhat impressed expression.

“I’ve never heard anything like that while doing this job…”

Ha they are truly noble bastards.

Soon the employee stood behind me and asked me to tell him whatever I wanted to do and waited for the next request.

‘…I just wanted to go.’

For some reason I feel like I might unintentionally hurt someone if I do that.

So I held the meat with one hand.

“You were still eating. “If it’s not rude would you mind if I listen to it together?”

An ordinary noble would either readily grant this request or turn it down and say no.

But I am the barbarian of this city.

“That’s a bit uncomfortable.”

He said he was uncomfortable with Noppa Kuro.

Then Hans I’s eyes narrowed.

“Hmm it’s a little different from what I heard.”

These are somewhat meaningful words and glances.

Therefore I ended up asking.

“You mean different?”

“Oh such nonsense. “I just didn’t think you were the type of person who would be uncomfortable with something like this.”

What is this guy?

The subject the youngest child of a baron without a title is strangely relaxed.

Also his name is Hans.

‘…Why on earth did you approach me?’

I think I need to think about it.

After thinking for a moment I spoke naturally.

“You should eat a plate too. “I feel a little uncomfortable eating alone.”

“Aha that’s what I meant.”

At my words Hans I ordered the food of his choice.

That’s how our alone time came about.

“Nice to meet you. “I was already bored because I was always alone.”

I held out the hand that was holding the meat to him without even cleaning it and Hans I hesitated for a moment but took my hand.

He made a disgusted face.

‘Whoa this makes it even more suspicious.’

Why do I have to stay here shaking hands full of meat?

I opened my mouth to find out.

So big that even if the pieces of meat he was chewing splashed onto his face he wouldn’t feel any discomfort.

“okay! Hans Ifreia? I liked it! “Let’s be friendly!!”

“….”

“Why don’t you want to be friends?”

In response to my question the guy laughed awkwardly removing the pieces of meat from his face one by one with his hands.

“No how can that be?….”

“Haha I like it!”

Before long the meal he ordered arrived and we ate together and talked.

Congratulations on getting your title.

The weather is nice today.

Most of it was just chatter without much substance and at some point Hans I didn’t even touch the plate.

That’s because all the pieces of meat that fell out of my mouth ended up on his plate.

“Why aren’t you eating?”

“…I don’t feel well.”

“Hmm it’s uncomfortable for me to eat alone…”

This means that if there is a purpose get it out quickly and if not turn it off.

So how will this guy react?

The answer was really simple.

“If you’re feeling uncomfortable then I’ll just leave.”

Hans I stood up without hesitation.

and….

“I hope you enjoy your meal.”

He immediately got up and left.

‘What was he?’

Could it be that you really just came here to become friends?

“….”

As I just left I felt even more uncomfortable.

***

Early evening the day was slowly starting to set.

After sending Hans I off I ran away from the palace and boarded a carriage heading home.

Didn’t you meet Hans?

I have no idea what kind of incident I might get caught up in while in this place full of nobles.

‘Let’s start with purified water.’

As soon as I left the palace I asked for understanding from Keplo who started closely escorting me again and took a test tube bottle.

‘Now that I think about it I think this is the first time I’ve eaten it without waking up.’

Corpse Golem Orc Hero Manticore.

The circumstances in which they drank purified water were all different but in the end they all took the purified water after breaking the test tube.

Anyway it can’t be recycled anyway.

Huh.

When you put your nose to the mouth of the test tube and take a deep breath the essence contained within is absorbed into the body like smoke.

“The ‘Essence of Bayon’ seeps into the character’s soul.”

Grade 3 monster Bayon.

There was one reason I ultimately chose this guy.

In fact right now it is more advantageous to take the essence of ‘Vol-Herchan’ to prepare for Aurors and increase combat power but…

This is because the difficulty level of acquisition varies greatly.

‘After eating this I can skip ‘Land of the Immortal’ later just taking the experience points.’

Bol-Herchan is a group entity and is easy to meet in the field while ‘Bayon’ is difficult to meet and the characteristics of the field on which it appears are very difficult.

This integer selection looked a little more toward the future.

‘The characteristics of the essence are different but there is no significant difference in specifications.’

Moreover considering the effect of the next spirit imprint this is a more reasonable choice.

「Soul power increases by +100.」

「Soul regeneration increases by +30.」

“Strength increases by +25.”

「….」

「….」

A feeling of fullness that seems to be welling up from deep within my heart.

New vitality conveyed by small physical statistics.

After enjoying the afterglow for a while I opened my eyes and saw Keplo smiling and congratulating me.

‘It’s late today so I can only go to the training ground tomorrow.’

I closed my eyes again feeling regretful that I couldn’t use my newfound power right away.

How long has it been since then?

Sigh.

Suddenly the carriage stopped in the middle of the street.

Did a wheel come off?

The moment I opened my eyes thinking that.

“I can feel the magic from below!”

Keplo a human-born knight who unlike the barbarian had a talent for magic shouted.

and….

“You have to get off quickly—!”

A huge explosion occurred and the entire area was engulfed in flames.

Kwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

The carriage was instantly torn into pieces.

Bleep!

The shouts of the knights could be heard through the tinnitus that started ringing in my ears.

“assassin! “The assassin has arrived!!”

Damn it.