Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 304



Episode 304: Rain Wales (2)

After jumping up and swearing as if he was having a seizure there was an awkward silence for a moment.

It wasn’t long.

“Did you just say fuck to me?”

Amelia asked again as if to confirm and I quickly started taking care of it.

Oh of course I didn’t apologize for my ignorance.

Because this is an important issue to me.

“Keuhumhum my name is Lee Hansu. “Not Lee Hans.”

“so?”

“I wish you would pay attention to your pronunciation. Isn’t that right? “It’s a very sensitive matter to me…”

Even though I said that I was worried that my favorability would be further diminished because of this but surprisingly Amelia was generous and understanding.

“…i get it. “Be careful in the future.”

I don’t know why he reacted this way with his pronunciation but he seemed to recognize that he had crossed a line.

Okay then this part is over.

Since he was talking to me from the other side I asked him what he was curious about.

“Hey Amelia.”

“Say it.”

“What did you mean by what you said earlier? “The royal family may have known that I was an evil spirit and tolerated it.”

The question I had to hold back even though I wanted to ask before coming out as an evil spirit.

“It’s still just a possibility.”

Amelia laid down her insurance first and then shared her guess.

“Once you had ‘verified’ the royal family your identity would have been revealed long ago.”

Well that’s right.

Even if I only use one number item like today there is nothing I can do about it.

but….

“I understand that but why is it connected to acquiescence? “Isn’t it more natural that the royal family completely trusted me?”

Get notified for updates: https://discord.gg/93rmBjgP6B

“Maybe so. But back then you were the most famous hero in the city weren’t you? “I thought there was a possibility that the royal family could not touch it.”

Uh I still don’t understand.

Even if I make Amman famous I am only a very small person to the royal family.

“A little more detail.”

“Hmm you don’t have any sense in politics?”

No please stop exploring Lee Han-soo.

As she looked at him without responding Amelia chuckled and continued her words.

“Think about it. A hero who sacrificed his life to save his comrades in the labyrinth fought a bloody battle with evil enemies and returned with thousands of explorers alive. But the hero’s identity was an evil spirit? “Do you think there will be any problems?”

“Uh… are you confused?”

“Yes it will be confusing. “So far the royal family together with the three religious denominations have described evil spirits as evil beings and announced them as targets to be exterminated.”

ah….

Only then did I understand.

Why did he think that the royal family might have known my identity and tolerated it?

“Evil spirits must always be evil beings…?”

“Luckily you are quick to notice.”

I am different from other evil spirits.

He helped his compatriots raise the weak Barbarians and even risked his life before anyone else in the Battle of Noark.

Therefore the royal family had no choice but to be cautious.

The moment you execute me for being an evil spirit citizens will start thinking.

Saved thousands of people?

But are you still killing them because they are evil spirits?

“Of course even if I reveal that you are an evil spirit and put you on the execution platform there will be no riots or anything like that. As always it will be loud for a moment and then become quiet. but….”

“I guess the royal family didn’t even want to set such a precedent. A precedent that suggests that perhaps there are evil spirits in this world that can be helpful.”

“Again it’s just speculation.”

Amelia ended her story with the word inference but from my point of view she felt very uncomfortable.

Because it wasn’t like ignorant reasoning.

There is a basis. But the problem is that the evidence sounds credible to my ears.

‘Huh what if this is really true? Should I wash my identity and live in hiding as soon as I return?’

It was a time when her mind was filled with all sorts of thoughts.

“…Amelia are you sleeping?”

“I’m not sleeping. And from now on call me Emily when we’re together. “I will also call you by an assumed name.”

“Huh suddenly?”

“I might make a mistake again in front of others right?”

When I say “again” I guess I’m referring to when I harassed Beck’s gang.

“So it’s a good idea to make it a habit on a daily basis. “If everything goes according to our plan we will soon come into contact with Seongju’s forces.”

With those words I erased all my distracting thoughts.

Yes even if you only think about the royal family you can’t find a proper answer in this era right?

Join our discord and ping me to update more chapters. Discord: https://discord.gg/93rmBjgP6B

Let’s focus on this one first.

***

The next morning.

dripping.

A visitor came to the accommodation where we were staying.

“My name is Rick Omanus. “Are you Bjorn Emily Thor’s son?”

He was surprisingly a knight.

He is not just an explorer wearing a sword and plate armor but a real knight under a lord.

‘There are knights here too.’

Well I guess Amelia uses Aurors.

It would have been difficult to build up sword proficiency high enough to achieve natural awakening at that age.

I’m sure he learned it from someone.

“What business is it?”

“The lord of the castle has decided to support you in recognition of your abilities.”

It was an arrogant choice of words that brought to mind the high-ranking people of Lapdonia.

You just don’t think we’ll say no do you?

Although I’m not going to do anything.

“What do you mean by support?”

When Amelia asked pretending not to know Rick Omanus held out a piece of paper instead of answering.

“All the details are written there so would you please read them and then answer?”

A contract that lists what we have to give up in exchange for the support we can get when responding to a recruitment offer.

If you look at the conditions it wasn’t bad.

If your team members receive support and make achievements you will be given the right to move up to Lapdonia and receive many benefits based on the lord’s power.

Instead you must follow your lord’s orders in case of emergency.

“It was recruitment not support?”

“I told you not. “The Lord of the castle spoke highly of your abilities.”

“I need some time to think.”

“I will wait here. “I hope it doesn’t take too long.”

It was a situation where we were waiting but if we responded too easily it could arouse suspicion so we took a long time.

And when I opened the door again.

“…Did you stay in that position the whole time?”

“It’s natural since I’m on official duty.”

Anyway I had no idea that he would be doing that in front of me for over two hours.

“Now take it here.”

Afterwards we gave the signed contract to the driver and he told us that he had already spoken to me and that we could come visit him at any time.

I guess I really didn’t think he would refuse.

“But does something like a signature have any meaning?”

“It’s a formality. After all it is impossible to live a normal life in this city if you go against his will.”

How dare you show off in front of a new employee.

There is also a way to move to the eastern area and team up with Orculis.

“Then I’ll see you later.”

After finishing his business the driver left without looking back.

So now it’s our turn to start our day.

“Emily what are you going to do now? “It attracted attention but I don’t think it was enough for the lord to want to meet him in person.”

“There is no problem. “This is something that needs to be paid attention to in the future.”

“Well that’s true.”

I’m not bragging but I’m confident that I can attract attention.

With this barbarian body you can get caught up in all kinds of accidents even if you just sit still.

“Okay then let’s go out.”

Afterwards we packed up all our equipment and headed to Yeongju Castle. Last time I only did administrative work in the outer castle but this time I was able to enter the inner castle which requires permission.

“It’s Emily and Iron Mask. I heard from Lord Omanus. My name is Mel. “From now on my job is to assist the two of you with their work when they visit Naeseong.”

Mel the administrator welcomed us with a bright smile and welcomed us as part of the Korean family. He told us about the geography of Naeseong and briefly explained its structure.

It was a story that didn’t require much attention.

I already heard everything from Amelia.

“First of all since it’s your first day I think you should register first. Ah what are your future plans? Most of them end up in their original teams—”

“I have no intention of joining the regular team.”

“okay. Then I will guide you in the direction of creating a team in your name.”

Afterwards we followed the administrative center and headed to the Naeseong Labyrinth Management Office which is only accessible to Seongju explorers.

Then we created a two-person duo team and registered it.

Oh by the way the team name is ‘Iron Mask’.

Are you saying that nicknames like this are more memorable than names like Emily or Bjorn?

“What will you do with your colleagues in the third position? “Please tell us what role you want—”

“hold.”

“yes?”

“Until we find someone we like we will move together for now. So I wish they would block all applications for membership.”

“Yes I will do as you say.”

Amelia who skillfully completed all of her party settings as a local confirmed one piece of information with the labyrinth management staff.

“How many herders can we choose from?”

A herder is a position like Zencia that enters the labyrinth at a young age and takes on all kinds of dangerous tasks.

“Currently there are 13 people.”

“What if we include those who are affiliated rather than independent?”

“There are 173 people.”

“I want to see everything.”

Amelia carefully read the information provided by her staff without missing a single detail.

And she found the name she was looking for.

“I want to take these two kids here.”

“It’s impossible for the Lane Wales sisters because they already have a team…”

“Still wouldn’t you be able to at least contact the team you belong to? “Tell him that he will be generously compensated if he hands it over.”

“…yes.”

For now this is the end of the business scheduled for today.

However before returning Amelia took me to a place located in the inner city.

That was her bar.

“A bar? “Is there a place like this in the castle?”

“It is one of the benefits for those who have gained access to the inner city.”

“But why here….”

Since I had never seen Amelia take a sip of alcohol before I couldn’t understand her intentions.

Until she saw a sign for a tavern.

[Rain Wales]

It can’t be just a coincidence that Amelia’s last name and this tavern’s name are the same.

“Aren’t you going to go in?”

“Ah uh uh….”

The interior was relatively clean and there weren’t many people there because it was daytime. We sat down in a corner and ordered drinks and snacks.

and….

“….”

“….”

They just sat quietly without saying a word to each other.

No if it’s going to be like this why did you bring me here?

Just by looking at it it looks like a place full of stories—

“Are you curious?”

I thought for a moment and nodded.

“It won’t be a very interesting story.”

“You can’t just experience fun things in life.”

As she said that she grabbed her glass and took a shot.

Wow this is strong. It’s so fucking tasteless.

Is this really Noark the city of real men?

“…Strange guy.”

“huh?”

“I didn’t say anything.”

Amelia said and took a gulp of her drink.

Oh what’s wrong with him? Even one shot.

Is this a story that is difficult to bring up with a sober mind?

That was the moment Amelia put down her finished drink on the table.

Kwaang-!

Oh I’m surprised.

I quickly turned my head in the direction of the sound.

A loud man’s shout was heard from the kitchen.

“You ungrateful bitches!!”

The man’s voice was full of anger and soon the sound of something breaking was heard.

The sound included a woman’s unique scream.

Wow! Wow!

The situation is so clear that even a blind person can tell that violence is taking place in the kitchen.

However the few customers seemed familiar with this situation.

“The owner is catching his daughter again.”

“Kkeke I feel sorry for you girls too. “That thing is also called Abby.”

What owner? daughter?

Then she couldn’t possibly be getting beaten up over there….

Swish.

The moment I realized that fact I quickly turned her head to check on Amelia.

Burrr.

Amelia’s hand holding her glass was trembling.

It looks too pitiful and pitiful to be considered simply old anger.