Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 249



Episode 249: Gnome Tree (3)

The content of Shavin’s request was truly simple.

“Please forward this letter to Baron Nertovin.”

The mission is to deliver letters.

The compensation is 3 million stones.

However there is one condition.

“Oh by the way you must personally deliver this letter to the Baron before he leaves Gnome Tree.”

This was the reason why a huge sum of 3 million stones was attached to a request that was merely delivered. It is safe to say that there are no explorers who can enter the Gnome Tree.

In fact it is an area where only nobles can enter unless they are farm workers.

“First of all I understand the contents of the request. So I would like you to tell me the details.”

The scent of a sweet request was already in the air but I did not get excited and calmly checked the matters to be confirmed.

What is this letter?

When the Baron returns to the city he can send the letter later so why entrust the request to him by paying such a large amount of money?

Shavin answered my questions honestly.

“I can’t tell you the contents of the letter. And the reason we are entrusting this request is because it is clear that the Baron will not read our letters even if we mail them to his home.”

The administrative office has something to say to the Baron.

However the Baron ignores this.

So the administrative office came up with a way to get information that the Baron was enjoying his vacation in Gnome Tree and put a letter directly in his hand.

“The Gnome Tree is like a resort for nobles. Moreover the number of escorts that can accompany you is only three. “You just have to naturally approach him and deliver the letter so it will be less burdensome for Bjorn.”

Well that’s right.

I nodded as if I understood.

It is certainly a hassle for a noble to visit a noble’s home in the city. We have to have dinner together and say hello to our families.

It’s impossible to just meet briefly and give a letter.

‘Then the condition of telling it within the gnome tree is for me?’

A thought like that suddenly occurred to me but it may not necessarily be for that reason. They wouldn’t have made consideration for me a ‘condition’.

“Now then what are you going to do?”

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Soon Shavin handed over the decision to me and I pretended to think about it a little more before answering.

“I accept it.”

In these days when there is no way to make money delivering a letter and receiving 3 million stones?

There is no reason not to accept it.

‘I was already thinking of visiting the Gnome Tree at least once.’

“Ah I’ll tell you in advance I just deliver the letter to the Baron whether he reads it or not and that’s it.”

“yes. “As long as you follow the instructions carefully there will be no problem with payment so don’t worry about that.”

Okay then the last worry is relieved.

I signed the contract brought by Shavin and received the letter she requested.

That’s the end of official business.

Afterwards we chatted privately for about an hour then broke up with our friends and returned home.

and….

“Misha pack your bags.”

“huh?”

“Let’s go play.”

I started preparing for the trip.

***

The period was set at 2 nights and 3 days.

It’s not a distance you can’t visit in a day but you’ll need some time to look for the Baron there.

yes….

‘There are places to visit there.’

Actually I would like to schedule a leisurely 5 nights and 6 days.

But soon the labyrinth will open.

Well I reached an agreement with my colleagues to skip it this time but…

‘It would be much better to see in person how much effort the royal family put into this time.’

“No gnome tree!! and! “The day is coming when I finally get to go there!!”

It was a sudden travel proposal but Misha packed her bags with excitement after learning that her destination was ‘Gnome Tree’.

Please note that the number of people allowed is three.

So she decided to take Erwen to Einar and go on a family(?) trip together.

“Is it okay for me to be in a place like that?”

“What are you saying? “If you don’t like it don’t do it.”

“I don’t like it! I’ll go and pack my bags! “How long did you say you’d be back?”

Erwen pretended to decline but quickly got up and went to her room to pack her things.

Her face looks brighter for the first time in a long time.

Well I’ve been doing almost nothing fun lately.

“hey! “I told you not to mess around and take care of it properly right?”

“I wasn’t kidding…”

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“All I have to do is pack my underwear and that’s it? What about a toothbrush? What about towels? uh? Are you going to ask me to borrow it every time?”

Soon Misha even helped Ainar pack her things and her travel preparations went without a hitch until early morning the next day.

“I will take you to the front.”

We moved toward the Gnome Tree receiving the utmost attention from the escort knights.

It was well after noon when we arrived.

“Baron Bjorn Jandel. Confirmed. “Please come here.”

We stood in front of the castle gate and went through a simple identification process before entering.

Oh the escort knights didn’t follow.

This is because there is a rule in Gnome Tree that only three escorts are allowed.

‘For some reason I feel sorry.’

In fact the driver wanted to fill all three positions with themselves.

But I stubbornly refused and replaced him with Misha Erwen Einar.

Because it is difficult to move freely if there is a driver.

It’s also a place where you don’t have to worry too much about assassins in the first place.

“If something happens inside that poses a threat to your safety don’t hesitate to use that whistle. Gnome Tree’s vigilantes will come to help.”

Since Gnome Tree is the area with the highest security in this city next to the royal palace the knights only expressed their disappointment and were not forced to cancel or cancel their schedule.

“Wow….”

The view of Gnome Tree that I entered after crossing the double doors was so amazing that even I was spellbound.

A straight road.

Open green scenery spreads out on both sides and the scent of unripe grains and fruits is carried in the wind that gently blows around the body.

“oh! Look over there! “They’re fairies!”

We rode in a carriage and continued looking around. The most visible things were fairies doing farming.

That’s because they are experts in farming.

The fairy tribe sends fairies who have learned special elemental arts to the gnome tree and receives huge subsidies.

‘I’m so jealous….’

Enormous wealth from the Gnome Tree. This is also the reason why unlike barbarians they can offer interest-free tax-free loans to tribal members.

“Erwen how long do you guys lend me?”

“For us it’s three years.”

“Wow I’m jealous. We were up to our second year. “I’m not urging you to pay it back but from then on you have to take care of everything whether you live or die.”

For reference this tax loan policy applies to all except barbarians and humans.

It’s not just fairies who make money this way.

Dwarves were recognized for their unique building skills and metallurgy and signed a formal contract with the royal family. Probably all the windmills and watermills you see over there were built and maintained by Gene.

Oh and Suin….

[Hmm—!]

“Mi Misha! “What on earth is that strange-looking monster?”

“Oh is this your first time seeing this? “A cow is an animal.”

“cow?”

“That meat you said was the most delicious. Ah I’ve never eaten natural products before but…”

Suin is active in livestock farming.

Not only is he naturally good at communicating with animals but he also has an entity among his supernatural souls that increases the growth and reproduction of livestock.

‘Well it’s the Yong people who really make the money.’

If all other races are working class Yongin’s situation is a little different.

It is safe to say that he was a nobleman who owned land.

In fact the agricultural area called Gnome Tree was created in the sacred land of the Yongin tribe.

‘…Why is the barbarian the only one with nothing?’

The more I organize the more I feel deprived again but what can I do?

Fighting is the only characteristic of the race.

Grumble.

Soon the carriage arrived near the mountain located in the center of Gnome Tree and started to circle around and head east.

And how long has it been?

“We have arrived.”

The coachman who delivered me from the Gnome Tree Gate announced that I had reached my destination.

It is a residential area named ‘Kyarvis’ and a historic resort for nobles that existed in the game world set 150 years ago.

“Please come here.”

With the help of a man who served as a coachman and guide we headed to the accommodation.

It was a place that had been pre-arranged by the administrative office…

‘Good.’

It’s much better than I expected.

First of all one separate building was used as a whole and there were as many as five people staying there.

How much do you really want to pay for one night here?

“Please eat your meal first. “I have prepared it.”

I was already hungry so I ate first.

and….

“There’s a hot spring…?”

When the employee told me that there was an outdoor hot spring I immediately went there to relieve my travel fatigue.

‘Okay this is it.’

Later when winter comes I’ll have to come back again even if it’s at my own expense. After enjoying the hot springs for about an hour I came out and found Einar alone waiting for me.

“Why does it take so long to wash Bjorn!”

“What about Misha and Erwen?”

“They are still in there. I don’t understand at all. To me it just seemed like warm water….”

Einar appears to have not experienced the true taste of hot springs.

This is why they are barbarians.

“It’s okay just take a break and then when they come out we can hang out together.”

“uh? you?”

“I have to go to work soon. Why do you want to go together?”

“Oh no… I’m going to rest here!”

When I heard that he was going to work he took off and left and I left the dorm with a grin on his face.

And first I walked around.

‘It’s true luxury itself.’

Because it was originally designed as a resort for nobles it is full of luxurious facilities.

Hot springs horseback riding fishing grounds etc.

If it were modern times you would have asked why this is so luxurious but here it feels different.

‘It’s not just about eating wild meat it’s about playing with it…’

99% of this city eats meat and bread made from magic stones. You can tell just by looking at Einar but I’ve never even seen a real cow before coming here.

But what about this place?

There is even a place where you can play hunting by releasing things like pheasants and deer.

‘Well then I’ve seen everything…’

I carried the letter and moved to my destination.

There was no need to dig around to find out which lodging I was staying in. There is no titled noble in this city who lives in rented accommodation like me.

Most people spend their vacations in the villas they purchase.

“Please come in.”

Soon we arrived at the villa and sent a message and it wasn’t long before permission to enter was granted.

Fortunately they don’t tell me to turn it off.

“I still wanted to talk to you at least once but it turned out well. Haha nice to meet you. Baronet Yandel. But what on earth is going on that you suddenly come looking for me?”

“Oh I have something to tell you.”

“What should I tell you?”

When he delivered the letter he had prepared the Baron immediately opened it and read it.

And he made a strange expression.

“The administrative office guys are really mad aren’t they? “If only I could ask you this favor.”

“Well I don’t know the details.”

“Hmm are you still granting me this request? “What on earth is a person like you for?”

The Baron mumbles as if it is difficult to understand.

To be honest he accepted the request because he gave him 3 million stones as a fee…

It seemed like it was losing its shape so I roughly wrapped it around.

“I owe you something there.”

“Haha that’s it. Just pretend not to notice later.”

Wow is this the mindset of an aristocrat?

It’s admirable in a bad way but you can’t say that to someone’s face.

“A warrior never forgets grace.”

“Hmm… I guess that’s true too? Haha! It’s fun. A nobleman guaranteed by one of the gods? Maybe there will be more nobles who want to become friends with you.”

After delivering the letter the Baron invited me to have a meal with him but I declined and left.

In a narrow aristocratic society if you become close friends with anyone there are bound to be repercussions.

‘Anyway this is the end of the request.’

It ended so easily that I was wondering if I could get 3 million stones for just this.

Then you are free for the rest of your time.

‘I’m planning to go there later when the sun sets…’

I checked the rest of my schedule and headed home.

At that time.

Among the knights following the noble masters I saw a familiar pattern.

As soon as I saw it a cold sweat broke out.

‘Baron Ifreia.’

The family where the GM borrowed his face and identity even knocking me unconscious in order to meet me.

‘…Probably not. Are you the youngest? ‘It’s probably my brother’s side.’

Even if my expectations were wrong the same is true.

It has also been proven quantum mechanically.

No one will know until they open the box.

Whether there is a cat in it or not can only be proven after ‘observation’ is made.

Luckily I haven’t checked inside the box yet.

therefore….

‘Let’s go quickly.’

Increase your walking speed while keeping your gaze on the ground.

It was that moment.

“Now wait! “Isn’t that Baron Yandel?”

A familiar voice comes from behind as if it recognizes me.

“Now please stop for a moment! I heard that you were in great trouble because of that evil wizard disguised as me. “I must apologize…”

It was (Jean) Hans I.