Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 267



Episode 267: Parune Island (1)

People are fighting against people.

That one word brought me to my senses.

Maybe I had become a little complacent without realizing it.

Exciting-!

There are no explorers from Noark.

No there are not many explorers in the first place.

But still anything could happen in the world of the labyrinth.

So let’s quickly check the information.

“How many people in total?”

“At least eight people.”

When I asked in a low voice Erwen answered immediately without even a moment’s pause.

“That means there are at least two teams fighting.”

“First of all about the circumstances.”

“Anything else I should know about?”

“…no.”

Hmm I don’t think that’s the way you speak.

It’s not good to just overlook something like this.

Isn’t it like that in movies too?

“Anything else I should know about?”

I asked once more strongly and soon Erwen answered cautiously.

“…I don’t have a good feeling for some reason.”

Yes I see.

“sorry. “For saying useless things…”

I chuckled as I watched Erwen blurt her words.

“There’s nothing to be sorry about.”

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Actually I was like that too.

When I heard that the explorers were in the middle of a PK an ominous feeling began to creep in.

It was a time when I was contemplating future decisions.

“Yandel then what are you going to do now?”

“Are you going to save me this time too…?”

I tilted my head.

“This time too?”

“It was like that last time when the palace caught fire on the first floor. Because you like saving people….”

What are you saying?

The situation is completely different between then and now.

The imperial capital only had the resources to do so and they promised to help if they had the resources left.

And on the first floor…

“I think I know what you’re misunderstanding but I’ll tell you clearly at this opportunity.”

As a result I ended up being treated as a hero something I didn’t deserve as I led thousands of explorers to open a path to escape.

To be honest it is true that it got hot somewhere.

but.

“What I was truly trying to save at that time was you.”

Still priorities have not changed.

Because I am a selfish person who does not deserve to be called a hero.

Just protecting myself and my people is overwhelming.

“That means….”

“I don’t have a good feeling but there’s no need to get involved. “Let’s leave the island like this.”

“But is that okay? “I don’t know what the situation is over there but maybe they need help.”

Mr. Bear opened his mouth with an uncomfortable expression.

I don’t think it was originally a character like this.

It looks like he’s still drunk from the taste of hero mulberry he felt on the first floor.

“They are explorers too. “I’m doing this because I’ve made that level of determination.”

I spoke clearly with the authority of a leader and Mr. Bear agreed without saying anything.

But was there one thing I was worried about in hindsight?

“Raven are you okay? “I think I was friendly with the guy I met earlier.”

“Mr. Partsran? Well if he’s fighting over there there’s a good chance he’ll be involved but…”

Raven trailed off due to Mr. Bear’s concerns.

And he looked straight into our eyes and firmly drew a line.

“But it doesn’t matter.”

“It doesn’t matter?”

“We’re not that close anyway. What if something happens when I go to help?”

An extremely explorer-like and selfish answer.

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However we were all left speechless by the subsequent conversation.

“…Our team is more important to me.”

He says things like that without even batting an eye.

He also got a year older and became more shameless.

He looks like he’s still a kid.

“Then the decision has been made.”

As soon as the decision was made we turned around and ran towards the shore.

Estimated arrival time is approximately 1 hour.

It’s not a very big island so if you get out of there quickly there won’t be any problems.

‘It’s a pity to leave the hidden piece behind but…’

Well you can leave the island first and try again later after seeing the situation.

‘Yes when you’re anxious it’s best to jump out first.’

I even threw away my last regret.

And how much time has passed?

“It’s the sea!”

Soon we arrived at the coast and quickly took out the boat and launched it on the waves. Then they got on board one by one and rowed away from the island.

It was a moment when I felt a little relieved.

“Bjorn!”

The brave female barbarian warrior Einar shouted clearly showing her fearful emotions.

“What happened! The sea…! “The sea is rising!!”

The calm sea suddenly changed and started shaking violently and rocking the boat.

“The tribute from Farune Island has been destroyed.”

“The fury of the sea covers the island.”

Nimiral.

***

The hidden piece of Farune Island is simple.

When you destroy the ‘tribute’ hidden in the center of the island you can proceed with an event called Wrath of the Sea.

It is a kind of defense event.

Sea monsters are coming towards the island from the coast and we must stop them inland.

And what I was aiming for was the essence of the event boss.

Grade 4 monster Elfrott.

If Misha or Erwen eats it it is an essence that can be used until the latter half of the game.

Whether it drops or not is a separate issue.

Anyway this is not a topic to think about right now.

‘At least 8 people over there. And here are 6 people….’

In fact the event of maximum difficulty has been opened.

Hidden Peace. Anyway getting off this island is the top priority.

“What is happening?”

“I’ve never heard of something like this when the waves suddenly hit like this…”

“paddle! “Hurry up and row!!”

For a moment we were taken aback by the rough waves that seemed as if no one could escape this island but we hurriedly started paddling.

Isn’t that a situation where we were almost outside?

‘If I go a little further I can escape completely.’

In fact escaping the island was not systematically blocked even after an event occurred in the game.

It doesn’t take long for a normal ship to sink.

“One two. “One two!!”

Shouting slogans they lead the boat Yeongcha Yeongcha over the waves.

but….

‘I should have spent more money and bought a nice boat.’

I don’t feel like I’m making any progress.

Even when I’m paddling as hard as I can it feels like I’m being pushed further and further towards the island.

It wasn’t just a feeling it was a reality.

“Bjorn! “The West Island is getting closer?”

A ship that is pushed back even if it tries to move through the waves.

For some reason my taste buds are bitter.

Even if the ship had been equipped with a magical propulsion device I think we would have been able to break through somehow.

“Bjorn! “My stomach is filling up with water…!!”

“What should I do? “Isn’t it broken somewhere?”

Soon as the boat began to fill with water panic spread among the group.

It’s time to make a decision.

“I give up on getting off the island.”

After thinking for a moment I quickly gave instructions.

“Everyone turn your backs and sit down! “Ride the waves and head towards the island as much as possible!”

This is the advantage of a small boat that can accommodate six people.

It’s not that there is no distinction between front and back in a ship but it doesn’t have much significance. Even more so when the waves are pushing the boat roughly like this.

“Put all heavy equipment into subspace!”

In addition to reducing the weight of the ship they were also ordered to remove equipment in preparation for a capsize.

Okay then the basic preparations are now complete.

“right!!”

Rather than moving the boat oars were used only to prevent the boat from losing balance and capsizing.

After about 3 minutes I began to feel that the island that had been visible in the distance was clearly getting closer.

“Over there…!”

The ship which was bouncing and moving forward all the time was swept away by a large wave.

and….

“Aaaah!!”

completely overturned.

“Phew!”

A body that was instantly submerged in water.

First I somehow managed to hold on to the overturned boat.

“Is everyone okay!!”

“Uh for now!”

“I’m safe too!”

As I shouted reports of survival came from all over the place.

Except for just one person.

“What about Raven?”

What happened?

Could it be that he was just swept away?

“Puhup here! “It’s here!”

I was surprised.

We quickly exchanged opinions as we floated around holding on to the overturned boat.

“So what now?”

“Isn’t it okay to just leave it like this?”

“Well I guess things are going well…”

It wasn’t a bad method.

As a ship made of special wood with strong buoyancy it did not sink even when capsized.

‘In fact it seems more stable than when I was on the ship…’

Since the waves are crashing into the island the boat will head toward the shore even if we don’t steer it.

“Everyone hold on tight!”

Soon we held on and held on holding on to the boat’s handle tightly so as not to fall off in the waves.

About a minute passed like that.

‘Oh I didn’t think of this…”

We are faced with a new crisis.

“There’s a rock! Rock party…!”

As we got closer to the coast the towering reef began to get closer to the ship.

It was impossible to change the route now.

“If you are scattered come to the center of the island!!”

I quickly assumed the worst and shouted.

And that moment.

Kwaaang-!

The ship hit the reef.

***

Wow!

I opened my eyes to the sound of rough waves.

The view ahead was blurry as if there was a foreign object in it and the salty taste unique to the sea was strong in my mouth.

And for some reason….

Kakak Kakak Kakak Kakak.

There was a sound of something gnawing.

None other than at my feet.

“…?”

I wanted to know something so I barely raised my head to check my lower body but then I froze.

A lobster monster the size of a large dog was struggling to chew on my foot.

“He’s doing shit.”

No I wonder if that will work.

What is my physical resistance?

Wow!

First I used my free foot to push the stud rep. Then he quickly stood up and struck the top of the lobster monster’s head with the board he was holding in his hand.

「Sterep has been defeated. EXP +1」

As a grade 9 monster this crayfish monster turns into light and disappears with just one hit.

‘But what is this plank…’

It was only then that I realized that I had been holding a plank in my hand from the moment I opened my eyes.

Where did this come from?

Without even thinking about it a memory I had forgotten for a while came to mind.

‘Oh the ship was destroyed….’

The ship hit the reef and broke into pieces.

Then I grabbed the biggest board and hugged it tightly. I figured that with this even the barbarian body would not sink in the water.

‘Is it because of you that I survived….’

After I quickly figured it out I quickly looked around. No one was seen on the empty sandy beach.

‘I wonder if the other kids will be okay….’

For now Raven will be fine.

He can’t swim but I saw him floating in the air last time using a floating spell. Misha or Erwen doesn’t know how to swim so she’s a little less worried.

The problem is that Einar and Mr. Bear cannot swim.

‘I hope it washes up on the shore safely.’

Even though I try to calm down I keep getting worried.

However despite that feeling my hands moved without stopping and I took out the equipment I had stored in subspace and put it on.

Soon hordes of monsters will flock to the island.

Fortunately it seems like it hasn’t been long since the event started but…

You have to prepare.

‘You said the explorers were fighting among themselves. What was the situation that led to this event?’

There are a few things I don’t understand but they are the kind of things that are impossible to resolve at the moment.

Haha if I had known this would happen I would have just gone to help.

If you had you would have known what was going on—

Trudging.

As I was about to leave the coast and enter the forest I stopped.

It was because I heard a noise coming from beyond the bushes.

Ta dat ta dat ta dat.

The sound of someone running.

‘It’s not a monster.’

All monsters inside Parune Island are flying insects that can glide.

This means that it is not the sound of a monster running.

Also there was a high possibility that they were not scattered colleagues.

The place where we decided to meet was inside the forest.

There is no reason to run in the opposite direction.

‘So you’re one of the explorers who were fighting earlier?’

I slowly raised the mace and waited for the master of the sword to appear.

The reason I waited was simple.

Wasn’t it only one person who heard the footsteps?

Even if a fight breaks out if it’s one-on-one I’m confident that I’ll at least put myself out there.

Therefore the first step is to contact them and obtain information.

‘now.’

I was measuring the distance through the sound of running and as soon as the timing was right I suddenly stretched out my hand.

“Huh oh oh oh oh. Kyaaa eup—!”

In an instant the subdued prey floated in the air and struggled.

“Stay still. “Because it won’t hurt you.”

The original plan was to swing the mace to clearly subdue him but this was decided to be put on hold.

First of all it was because they were acquaintances.

Well it seems like the other party doesn’t remember anything.

“I will release you so be quiet.”

“Who are you…”

“I told you to be quiet didn’t I?”

As soon as he pressed with a fierce voice the priestess wearing pure white robes trembled.

After doing this I feel like I’ve become a bad person.

“I am Baron Bjorn Jandel.”

“ah…!”

Once the name was revealed the priestess’ complexion brightened.

There seemed to be no suspicion about his identity.

It seems that Partsran heard about me.

“So calm down Ersina. “I am not your enemy.”

“How can you say my name….”

How to know.

I know because we met once before.

I say it again it was a memory that is difficult to forget.

[Priest Ersina. Could you please treat me?]

[I will refuse.]

When this woman refused my treatment she felt like her world was falling apart.

She was smitten. This isn’t what’s important.

“We’ll talk about that later. Go ahead and explain. “What on earth happened in the forest?”

Understanding the situation comes first.