Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 279



Episode 279: Whirlpool (5)

“For some reason I felt like that was the way to go. That means—!”

Oh I think this was a seizure button for some reason.

I interrupted the conversation before it got too long and changed the topic.

We can give feedback to each other later.

“Oh so what’s next? “What should I be careful about?”

While saying that he hurriedly joined Stormgush and held out his shield forward. Then Raven had no choice but to stop reprimanding me and continue explaining.

“Next is an ability called [Dragon Vein]. When used the ground turns red… Ah now! “Avoid Mr. Yandel!!”

Stormgush’s second active skill [Dragon Vein].

Kuuuuuung-!

A mark appears below the subject and a moment later a column of air explodes.

Just like this.

Pushuuut—!

I almost got hit because I wrote it so suddenly.

“Everyone step back! “Soon a [vortex] will emerge from the hole.”

Anyway [Dragon Vein] not only has powerful instantaneous damage but also has the characteristic of spewing out a [vortex] from the point where the hole is created.

For reference the name and effect used by the Siren Queen who was a mid-boss match perfectly…

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck!

If you get hit by that you will be floating in the air until your colleagues rescue you and your MP will be taken away in proportion to that time.

Well at my weight I am immune to airborne but…

‘But you still lose MP.’

It must be avoided at all costs.

Especially if you’re not a heavy kid like me.

“Everyone don’t stick together and stay apart!”

The first dragon vein appeared nearby and the difficulty of the battle increased significantly. In the meantime the radius of action was reduced because the whirlpool had to be avoided.

However there is an easy solution to this pattern right now.

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“From now on I will fight while moving!”

Just move your seat.

Anyway this bastard is the only one left on this island.

In fact the entire island becomes a boss room.

There is no reason not to utilize the widely available field.

‘…Actually this method won’t be of much use either.’

This is one of the tricky things about this guy when there is a shortage of deals. If you keep using [Dragon Vein] the map will eventually become narrow.

But in the meantime…

“uh? Why is the sea water so deep here….”

Due to the nature of Parune Island after the fourth wave began the sea level gradually rose and eventually all but the center of the island was submerged.

“Mr. Yandel! It’s a big deal! The water is rising! “What should I do?”

What should I do?

First of all we have to keep moving and fighting.

“We will maintain this formation and head towards the center!”

Fortunately no one questioned my instructions.

Even though they were themselves they couldn’t really think of a better way.

“Stormgush casted [Tyrant’s Roar].”

Anyway even while fighting and moving around Stormgush used new skills.

“Ersina! That’s what I said earlier! “Hurry up and purify!”

[Tyrant’s Roar] is an insane wide-area attack that inflicts a ‘stun’ in a 10m radius for up to 2 seconds although it decreases in proportion to anti-magic or mental status.

I lightly countered with the priest’s purification.

“Stormgush casted [Blood of the Storm].”

A berserker with a temporary surge in regeneration and physical strength?

“Everyone stay away!”

I just endured all the beatings.

Instead there were holes here and there in the shield and armor as well as throughout the body…

This is all you need to endure with the priest’s heals.

‘The equipment… will cost some money to repair later.’

It would be a lie if I said I didn’t feel sick but considering that I was raiding a level 3 monster this was worth it.

Cancer: Life is more important than money.

“Stomp your foot! “Everyone get away!”

Storm Gush alternately used the four skills and over time his teammates became more skilled at his patterns.

However it is too early to be reassured.

He has three more skills that I haven’t used yet.

‘Fucking level 3.’

This is the decisive difference between grades 3 and 4.

There is a clear difference not only in basic stats but also in the number of skills they have.

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Moreover monsters of this level tend to have unique abilities as well as essential skills.

For example things like vampire black magic.

‘That was his weapon skill.’

In the game critical hit rate evasion defense success rate etc. A ‘weapon skill’ that provides stat correction in many combat items.

Stormgush’s weapon skill level was high.

Is that why?

‘You use your spear brilliantly.’

In addition to the monster theme the spear thrust is very fierce.

Should I say that it feels like there is some kind of trick involved rather than just pushing with force?

‘Anyway I’ll start using the remaining patterns when I run out of stamina…’

“Did you hear Mr. Yandel? If that guy starts using that ability everyone will be in danger. “I have to think of a way now…!”

Screaming like that.

I’ve already thought about it all.

I just waited because I thought it would look suspicious if I came up with a solution as soon as the explanation was over.

Plan A and Plan B.

This time too there are two plans.

The best is A and the next best is B.

The only problem is….

‘variable.’

This plan is impossible.

In the future we will fight in-depth battles that we could not experience with low-level monsters.

and….

Someone unlucky gets hurt.

Or maybe you could die.

I just hope.

I know it’s selfishness disguised as altruism.

Nevertheless if someone has to experience misfortune.

‘Pazran Ersina Nebarce Amelia.’

I hope it’s not us.

“There is nowhere to run now!”

It’s time to re-evaluate my priorities.

Pachran shouted.

Ssssssssssssss-!

Water was rising in the direction we were moving.

It was impossible to escape by boat.

Hundreds of tornadoes had been raging around the island since the first wave ended.

‘…At this rate it can be said that more than half of it is submerged.’

There is not much time now.

“Move over there!”

I led the group toward the center of the island taking as wide a loop as I could.

And he asked his colleagues for one thing.

“We have to cause as much damage to him as possible.”

It will be difficult but we will fight harder.

“Is there something planned?”

Amelia asked and I explained the plan I had put together without hesitation.

“…You came up with such a plan just by hearing from the wizard?”

The male prosecutor made a strange expression upon my explanation.

“But will that work? From what I hear it seems like a very vain and dangerous plan.”

The goddess expressed concern.

and….

“Bjorn is a great warrior! “He knows how to fight better than anyone else!”

Einar shouted not missing an opportunity to show off to others.

“Again…are you the only one who wants to play that role?”

Misha muttered somewhat sadly and said that she would be there too.

Of course I didn’t allow it.

Regardless of my feelings of caring for Misha this was the most efficient staffing arrangement.

What about the evaluation of Raven the epitome of efficiency?

“It’s not a bad plan. “Especially in terms of preparing for failure.”

Yes you are ok too.

“It’s not a voice that tells nonsense. “Okay I’ll do as you say.”

From then on even Amelia who was the most worried agreed to my plan and lightened her burden.

This was a bit surprising.

I never thought she would accept the role so willingly.

When she hinted her doubts Amelia said something unexpected.

“Your words have power.”

huh?

“I see what you mean.”

Amelia and Pach Lan who had been bickering with her the whole time nodded to her.

“You didn’t despair at all even when I heard that a level 3 monster appeared.”

I just knew that for a long time…

“That’s probably how they felt when they decided to follow you that day.”

The goddess also mentioned the events that occurred in the Noark exhibition on the first floor.

“Bjorn son of Yandel. “He is a giant who opened the way before anyone else and a man born with the mission of the times.”

Even if you say that I don’t know.

I just feel uneasy.

It’s not like I showed anything noble in front of them…

“I was confident when I saw you safely reunite with your colleagues in a situation where there was no certainty. “Destiny follows you.”

Ha this is why they are religious people.

“…What are you saying?”

I sigh.

After all even if I am a hero or something I know my true nature. Just a moment ago I was praying in my heart that even if they died we would be safe.

however….

‘Why on earth are you doing this to me?’

The warrior’s heart rings heavily.

Is it a barbarian’s instinct to want to live up to expectations?

“Behel—laaaaa!!”

Okay let’s just fight.

Before feeling any greater responsibility towards them I gave myself up to the battle and cleared my head.

“Stormgush casted [Eye of the Storm].”

Here it is again.

“Everyone get back!”

As soon as the whirlpool hit it latched onto the guy and started holding him.

Whiiiiiiiig-!

A fierce storm that makes it difficult to tell even an inch ahead.

Suddenly a thought occurred to me.

After all wind is just wind.

Even if I pray for 100 days I cannot decide who will die and who will survive.

Kwaaang-!

It’s like this whirlpool.

What will happen at the end of the wind depends only on the sky.

“Mr. Yandel there is no place to retreat now.”

After blocking the [Eye of the Storm] pattern once more and moving further the center of the island appeared.

A vacant lot that seems to be hidden in the bushes.

A white stone tower located in the middle.

Even the dark blood stains scattered on the ground.

A place where I spent what seemed like eons just yesterday praying that everyone would be safe.

“Water is rushing in from all directions!”

The entire island except this one had sunk and now the sea was visible everywhere.

“Stormgush casted [Dragon Vein].”

On the way here a [vortex] spewed out from the hole made in the floor by Stormgush mixing with the water and swirling around us.

Sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!

I probably would have been satisfied if it had been a game.

It’s a majestic atmosphere worthy of a boss battle.

Kuung-!

Stormgush soon arrived in front of us and slammed the pole of his trident on the ground.

“Storm Gush casted [Rain Prayer].”

One of the three remaining skills that begins to be used when HP falls below 70%.

‘Okay I think my blood was managed well.’

It’s time to see the outcome.

***

[Restaurant for rain].

One of Stormgush’s three core skills.

The effect is simple.

Fighting and fighting.

It’s raining.

For reference if you are hit by the rain your regenerative power and overall physical stats will increase significantly while your characters will suffer various debuffs.

Of course this is a minor issue up to this point.

Because the real thing is in the next pattern.

“Everyone what are you doing? “Follow the plan!”

Starting from my shout everyone from the rear rushed at him.

This also applies to me.

[Koooooooo-!!]

Unlike before I really didn’t spare my body and rushed at the guy.

Well this was our plan

This is the same.

As soon as you use [Rain Prayer] hit all the damage and kill him in one go.

Therefore there is no reason to hesitate.

This means that the more injuries my body accumulates the easier it will be for my colleagues to deal damage.

Phew!

Soon Mr. Bear’s arrow penetrated deep into its hard shell.

Well it wouldn’t have hurt my skin that much but…

“Avman Urikfried casted [Hungry Claws].”

That arrow is an arrow that deals continuous damage.

As the number of arrows stuck increases the burden on him will also increase.

Next it was Misha’s turn.

“Misha Karlstein casted [Strengthen].”

“Misha Karstein casted [Cold Condensation].”

As always Misha [strengthened] [Cold Condensation] and increased the cold sensitivity value which is the coefficient of cold damage.

And she even opened up the active power of the soul number Glacier Masus Skadia contracted with the Frost Spirit Ring.

“Misha Karlstein casted [Absolute Zero].”

[Absolute zero].

The second power I gained after receiving the royal reward and drinking dozens of bottles of ‘Blood of the Beast’.

“The character’s first hit unconditionally causes the status abnormality ‘Freeze’.”

Soon white frost covered her sword and Misha swung her sword at the guy.

The area hit was the right arm of the guy holding the trident.

Jijijijik.

The guy’s forearm was frozen solid.

Of course since the anti-horsepower was high and the body was so large the only ones that were ‘frozen’ were the arms…

In the first place this is all build-up.

“Misha Karlstein casted [Ice Crushing].”

An active skill that increases damage to enemies in the ‘Frozen’ state. In addition the level 5 skills obtained as a royal reward were added.

“Misha Karlstein casted [Mutation].”

“Agility values ​​are temporarily converted to strength values.”

This is a skill that Misha who lacks strength will be able to use usefully until the latter half of the game.

Kwaang-!

Misha a dual-wielding swordsman’s second blade struck the frozen man’s arm.

But was it only the shell that was frozen?

Jijijijik.

Shards flew out like ice breaking but the guy’s thick arms were intact. Well it’s even weirder if you cut off the arm of a level 3 monster with a single sword even though you poured everything into it.

“I’m next!”

As soon as it went crazy and aimed at Misha Einar rushed forward and slashed her sword into her wrist which had broken her shell.

but….

Kakak-!

Even when the cutting power increased rapidly with [Wildlife Control] it was not enough. It dug deep into his flesh but it wasn’t long before it caught on to his hard bone.

[Koooooo-!!]

“Ah Einar!!”

It swiveled its body as if protecting its arms and swatted Einar away with its tail.

‘Shit.’

Even if it was Einar it would be difficult to get up from being hit…

This is the scary thing about grade 3 monsters.

Even if it is not a skill each normal hit is fatal…

“Stormgush casted [Eye of the Storm].”

Nimiral are you using this again now?

Tadat.

As I dashed forward my colleagues stepped back.

And in that state…

“Behel—laaaaa!!”

Holding even if I die soon.

After 5 seconds which felt unusually long the whirlwind cleared.

“Uncle step back!”

Ah now you are ready too.

I quickly moved to the side so as not to disturb Erwen.

It was that moment.

“Erwen Fornacci di Tercia has cast [Concentrated Fire].”

A grade 4 essence obtained as a reward from the royal family.

The skill which consumes MP exponentially in proportion to the casting time and increases damage accordingly has been completed.

But did you hit all of your MP?

The force of the light forming on the arrowhead is extraordinary—

Whit-!

At that time Erwen let go of his bow and an arrow shot out like a flash.

Kwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaut one another – there up there?

The point of impact is its upper abdomen.

It seems like they were targeting a place where the heart is likely to be.

His head is also a vital point but it is difficult to hit.

[Koooooooo—!!]

Stormgush roared as if in pain.

But the movement was fine.

Unfortunately it seemed that the arrow did not pierce the heart.

However it wasn’t too disappointing or anything.

Even if you got it right it would have been difficult to kill it with one hit. Grade 3 monsters do not die instantly if their heart is pierced…

“uh?”

At that time the storm gush made its first visible motion.

“Storm Gush casted [Storm Call].”

It was a skill used when HP was at 40%.