Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 295



Episode 295: Newbie (3)

I turned her head and saw her hand on her shoulder.

Her ring with an unusual pattern was on her index finger.

“Subspace ring.”

My heart was pounding.

What exactly is in that ring?

It feels like looking at a random box that hasn’t been opened yet.

Sigh.

Without realizing it my hand went to the ring.

My treasure….

“…What are you doing you bastard!”

As soon as his hand touches him the man is disgusted and takes the hand off his shoulder.

“You barbarian! “You can’t believe it…!”

Looking at the shocked look in his eyes I thought I knew what the misunderstanding was.

His colleagues also muttered one word at a time.

“I thought it was strange that the barbarian was new.”

“No normal person would come down to this city.”

“Is it true that people were kicked out of the tribe because of this tendency…?”

What are these crazy people saying?

The misunderstanding had to be resolved quickly.

So he quickly stretched his fist forward.

Wow!

The first ride was the face of a buck-toothed man who dared to put his hand on my shoulder and pretend to be friendly.

“Oops!”

Something white flew out of the guy’s wide open mouth.

My buck teeth were cured with just one punch.

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“Behel—laaaaa!”

As soon as they let out a battle cry the explorers surrounding them retreated to create space.

“It’s a fight!”

“Waaaaaa!”

“The new guy and Rex’s gang got together!!”

This isn’t any school classroom.

The employees sitting at the counter also said ‘Again?’ He just sighs with the same expression.

That’s right there’s no one trying to stop you right?

‘Rather good.’

I’m starting to like Noark more and more.

Maybe I wanted this kind of manly society even though I pretended not to be.

“You bastard!!”

Bucktooth’s former colleague Beardman was indignant and took out his weapon.

Okay let’s go to the temple right?

I refrained from using weapons just in case so I took out my mace and swung it as if I had been waiting.

but….

Huh!

The bearded man bowed and dodged the mace.

And that moment.

I don’t know what to do.

Sparks flew out of the hand of the man behind him.

I don’t think it’s magic.

He seems to be a psychic…

‘Yes my shield adamantium.’

Adamantium is a level 5 metal that reduces property damage by 50%.

Paget-!

An electric current flowed through the shield and through the body but it was enough to withstand this level with anti-magic power.

But was this the first time seeing this type?

‘If you’re going to catch a tank you have to curse it first you bastards.’

As I casually swung the mace the beard looked bewildered.

“…!”

I understand.

Because he expected me to ‘stiffen up’ he narrowed the distance even further.

Just the right angle to strike.

Pow!

Okay this is the second one.

Cooung.

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The bearded man’s body flew across the ceiling and fell to the floor.

If it were baseball it would have been a foul.

I tapped his shoulder with the mace and stared straight ahead.

“What are you doing? “He’s not coming.”

The trio who had tried to cut in line but had two of their colleagues killed in an instant surprisingly acted rationally.

“Let’s step back Rex.”

“…?”

“I think they were new recruits who arrived yesterday but the Kalte gang followed them and they were all found dead.”

Oh you haven’t heard the rumor yet.

It seems like he realized from what the onlookers were saying that this was not an easy enemy…

“But if I leave like this….”

“It will be a laughing stock. But isn’t it better than dying? “I don’t know if it’s true but they say there’s a woman among his colleagues who uses an Auror.”

“Auror…?”

A man named Rex frowned.

And that moment.

Sigh.

Amelia who was waiting in line elsewhere came and stood next to me.

“Oh you’re here.”

“You seem to be driving all the cases.”

“It’s not my fault this time.”

“…embrace. “Because I saw it.”

With that Amelia placed her hand on her bare stilettos on her thigh.

And was this decisive?

“…How about we end it here?”

A man named Rex made a suggestion.

That’s not how negotiations work.

“What about apples?”

“Harida. “I’m sorry for making such a rude request to you.”

If you decide to wear your hair up is it the culture here to wear it closely?

Surprisingly the guy came out in a completely low-key manner.

‘Now then what should we do….’

I looked next to her while thinking and saw Amelia nodding her head slightly.

It means to say this and send it to me.

“Okay I’ll accept your apology.”

“Thank you then….”

After I received the apology Rex and his colleagues began to take care of their fallen comrade.

Um what on earth is this?

“stop.”

“…?”

“Leave everything they have behind.”

“I received an apology…”

No that’s that and this is this man.

What is the meaning of a mere apology?

“Now we’re from the same camp right? “We should help each other.”

Cancer isn’t that the way people live in the world?

***

After thinking for a while Rex finally sighed and took off the equipment of his stunned colleagues.

“Are you okay?”

“What about the ring?”

“…here it is.”

Huh how much is this again?

It’s almost like money is being copied.

Why on earth did the Noark kids live in poverty?

‘Anyway I decided to check what was inside the ring later…’

“Go see.”

“….”

After driving out the Rex guys I put all the equipment I took off into the subspace ring.

After all expandable backpacks have a lot of inconveniences so I wish there was more space.

“They don’t look like much but they have a warm heart.”

“….”

“Why are you staring at me? Now let’s stand in line again.”

Afterwards we headed towards the window again.

Because I got out of the line other explorers were already in the place I was standing but there was no problem.

Because I have already adapted to this city.

“Oh man.”

“…What business do you have?”

“As you saw earlier there are circumstances so can you give up the order?”

“…Of course.”

Soon we were able to stand in the front row thanks to the kindness of the explorer.

Since I was in the middle line before the fight I was able to save almost 30 minutes.

“The people here are full of affection.”

“…If someone sees it they’ll think you’re from here and not me.”

Haha shameful praise.

“I just adapt quickly. “It’s not like he’s a genius or something.”

“I didn’t say that.”

“Hehe that’s not being honest.”

“….”

Anyway since we were in the front row our turn came quickly and we were able to complete registration ahead of schedule.

That’s because I skipped the grade adjustment application.

“Didn’t you originally say you were going to raise it to level 5?”

“It doesn’t matter. “Anyway our news would have reached Seongju’s ears by now.”

The reason was that thanks to me the goal had already been achieved so there was no need to adjust the rating and announce the essence of possession to the world.

“It’s a good thing you did what you wanted.”

“…So far so good but move cautiously from now on. “It’s not like there are only minnows like that in this city.”

“I get it. “So is today’s work over now?”

“Okay first come back and rest.”

Afterwards we returned to the accommodation we rented yesterday rented it for a long period of time refrained from going out and waited.

And how long has it been?

Contrary to Amelia’s expectations even after a few days Seongju did not show interest or approach her first.

Well the plan was to go under Seongju first.

“Amelia what happened to this?”

“…Since they don’t have any information about us it looks like they’re trying to take some time to find out our tendencies.”

“so?”

“For now just keep waiting. I’m sure you’ll get a call someday. “Because the castle lord’s nature is such that he won’t leave independent high-ranking explorers alone.”

As time passed the day of entering the labyrinth arrived.

***

“Waaaa!”

“How long has it been since then?”

“Now let’s go make money!”

A square crowded with people as if a festival were taking place.

It was a sight that could always be seen on the day of entering the labyrinth but those gathered in the square today looked especially excited.

It wasn’t something I couldn’t understand.

Most of the small number of people who entered the labyrinth last month returned alive creating public opinion that the labyrinth has become safer.

This would be great news for those who were struggling.

Wow-

Arua Raven who was passing by on the road next to the square in her carriage closed the curtain bitterly.

She felt real again.

“Okay so it’s already been a month….”

A month has passed since Bjorn Jandel died.

It was the death of a man called a hero among explorers but the world did not change.

Only her surroundings changed.

“ha….”

Raven briefly recalled the past days.

[Yes Bjorn is dead.]

Surprisingly it was the female warrior who moved the most rationally in the group.

[What are you doing? Let’s all go and rest. I’m tired so let’s talk tomorrow about what to do next. I will stop by the guild alone.]

She faced reality and tried to do what she had to do right away.

What sustains this team that Bjorn Jandel created.

Of course there was no chance it would go well.

[From now on…? What does that mean?]

[Now that Bjorn is dead shouldn’t the five of us enter the labyrinth from now on?]

At those words the fairy shot back in an aggressive voice.

[Exploration? Is that a problem now?]

[Then what’s the problem?]

[Of course I have to take revenge!]

[Revenge?]

[Noark! It’s all because of those people that something like that happened on the island! To begin with that red-haired woman is also suspicious. If that bitch is alive and has something to do with your business…]

Life was shining in the fairy’s eyes.

[No it doesn’t matter even if it’s not related.]

[….]

[I will find them all and kill them all.]

I understand the feeling of losing one’s reason in anger.

Because Noark was also the cause of her recent loss of her older sister.

[I know how you feel Erwen but calm down. How are you going to get revenge on those people for going out in the first place? First go back and rest today then come back tomorrow…]

[Yeah that’s just the extent of it for you.]

[yes?]

[I feel sorry for you. I stayed alone and said I would protect these people because they are my colleagues.]

[…What? Say it again.]

[Les Raven stop! You shouldn’t do that too!]

Her female warrior stopped her.

Normally she would have been a beast warrior but she didn’t seem to have the spirit to do so either.

But did she notice it?

[….]

The fairy approached the beastman warrior.

[What about your sister? Will she do it? plural?]

[I am…]

The beastman furrowed her brow.

And how long has it been?

[Beastly bitch.]

The fairy who had been quietly waiting for an answer left without saying one word.

[I will meet Erwen tomorrow. So let’s… let’s go.]

So they dispersed and returned home.

The female warrior said she would stop by the guild to report Bjorn Yandel’s death but the wizard stopped her.

[Ainar please take care of Misha. This… I will do it.]

[but….]

[Einar you can’t even read.]

[I get it. Please.]

Until the moment they parted ways Archer a man with a family said nothing.

I just watched with bitter eyes as the team was divided as if this had happened several times.

[Let’s see who died… Baron Bjorn Yandel?!]

When his death report was submitted to the guild there was no chaos around him.

Not only the nearby explorers but also the staff looked like they wanted to ask something but they didn’t approach after seeing Raven’s expression.

A day passed like that.

[Did you hear? They say Baron Bjorn Jandel is dead.]

[I never thought a giant would go like that….]

[The unfortunate person has died.]

Bjorn Jandel’s death spread throughout the city as quickly as his reputation during his lifetime.

And those who knew him visited his house.

[Ainar! Misha! Open the door! Is that Yandel guy really dead? Why on earth… open it!]

His former companion the dwarven warrior Hikurod Murad.

[…Murad stop it. I stopped by my guild and checked the death report. It will be okay if we make things difficult for both of us. Let’s just go back and come back.]

Brown Rottmiller.

And many other explorers who were indebted to a hero named Bjorn Jandel visited his home.

[Thank you for saving us that day.]

[I won’t be coming to the library anymore.]

Flowers were piled up in front of the door.

Many people mourned his death and the Barbarians who regarded him as the next chief locked the gates of the shrine and held a funeral for several days praying for his soul which had fallen asleep in the labyrinth to return to the forest.

But still the world did not change.

Only her surroundings have changed.

[…Everyone don’t think about exploration for a while and just rest.]

All future exploration plans have been halted.

Well what can the four of us do?

They say that not everyone is even sane.

Everyone needs a break.

The same goes for Arua Raven herself.

but….

‘Nothing changes when you rest.’

After the fairy left that day Arua Raven intuitively realized something.

The saying that time is medicine is a lie.

As the days go by instead of fixing everything it becomes more and more messed up.

That’s why.

“I have to find it.”

From that day on Arua Raven could not sleep well and spent every day buried in a book.

Just today she was returning to her lab after stopping by the library in the palace.

As expected there are doubts about his death.

It is known that there were deaths in the city due to ‘Storm Gush’…

“I still don’t understand.”

Given the circumstances he was successful in his hunting.

He even had the energy to nail his body to the ground to prevent it from being washed away by the sea.

But where on earth did it disappear in such a short period of time?

If he really was swept away by the water why was his equipment taken off?

“There’s something more… some big secret…”

Raven clutched his chest as if he was having trouble breathing.

Although it may not be a reasonable reasoning worthy of a wizard.

“There must be more….”

She needed something to hold onto.