Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 329



Episode 329: Ouroboros (4)

Traitor Ricardo Lüchenprague.

The battle with this guy shocked me in many ways.

This was the first time I knew that ‘weapon proficiency’ rather than ‘specs’ such as precious essence skills or high-stat aurors could have such a big impact in battle.

Whick!

Even the sword that seems to be swinging roughly has hidden intentions and naturally acts as a plan for the next move.

A level that goes beyond simply being good at fighting.

Of course that doesn’t mean it’s a hopeless situation.

‘There’s no need to win anyway.’

If I can just take the time I will win.

Therefore I made up my mind and took my time to observe his swordsmanship with concentration.

‘I think I can see it a little bit now.’

At first I was able to urgently dodge and block his sword by relying on my senses and reflexes but as time goes by I can see it more and more. How will he use this move to move on to the next move?

Whick!

The purpose of targeting the wrist is to keep in check.

It’s best to dodge back but…

‘I guess that’s what they were aiming for. Then my throat becomes empty.’

In a way it could be seen as checkmate.

That is assuming [Unstated Spirit] is operating normally.

Slurp.

When I released [Giantization] the body shrunk and its sword grazed my wrist. But was this a sword drawn in anticipation?

Whick!

His sword twists its trajectory like a snake aiming for my thigh.

Tadat.

quickly retreated.

However the guy must have seen this scene as he swung his sword so he changed the sword’s trajectory again without a moment’s hesitation.

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To Amelia who has lost her mind.

‘What the fuck….’

I quickly combined [Transcendence] and [Eye of the Storm] and pulled the guy in front of me.

This made Amelia safe.

but….

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

As if this was all in his head the guy was dragged along by the wind and swung his sword exquisitely.

He managed to get away with it somehow…

‘What kind of supercomputer is this bastard’s head?’

The more I go through it the more I feel like I’m playing.

Should I say that it feels like they are vaguely reading how I will move? I can understand the feelings of modern Go players who were manipulated because they are a part of civilization.

‘I think it would be of great help if I could just learn a little bit about how to do it.’

It’s not a martial art that can be learned as eye candy but it’s rare to see such high-level swordsmanship and life-or-death battles so I took the time to learn as much as possible.

And how long has it been?

‘I think the old man’s side has finally come to an end…’

The car that made me start to think like that.

“Ugh….”

A moan escaped Amelia’s mouth.

Although she had not yet regained consciousness it was a sign that her injuries had recovered to a certain level.

‘Okay if only Amelia wakes up she can be beaten 2:1….’

This was probably the reason why he targeted Amelia whenever he got the chance even during the battle.

As you can see from just looking at the Knight of Light despite his amazing swordsmanship he was a guy without any pride like a warrior.

If the situation is unfavorable this guy will jump out.

He doesn’t seem to hesitate and doesn’t even look back.

Yeah like right now.

“…I will not forget what happened today.”

If it was going to happen anyway did they decide that now was the right time before Amelia woke up?

Tadat.

He said the typical line about planning for the future and stepped back to increase the distance and I didn’t follow.

I didn’t show it but I’m almost out of MP.

It was an inevitable result as I used [Swing] and fired [Transcendence] and [Leap] and [Eye of the Storm] throughout the battle to avoid losing power every time I blocked the sword.

‘Well then this is over…’

Soon I approached Amelia.

His breathing was quite steady and it seemed like the severed arm would need some more time—

“Heh heh.”

At that time without even pretending to know I heard a sound from behind.

I quickly turned my back on this.

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“You really defeated that guy by yourself?”

There was Auril Gavis looking at me as if he was amazed.

***

“It would have been much more comfortable if an older person had helped me.”

“I just don’t want to meet that friend yet.”

“Is that so….”

It was obvious that he wasn’t going to tell me the reason anyway so I looked away.

To the left of Auril Gavis there was an object floating in the air as if using telekinesis.

Should I say people not objects?

Ngmelia was unconscious.

Seeing that he is here it seems like the work was completed well without any problems but…

‘I’ll have to check.’

I asked again fixing my gaze on Auril Gavis.

“So… what happened there?”

“Good. “Like you asked I told you my name at the end.”

“What about Laura?”

“Hmm I think my speech has suddenly become a little short….”

“Haha how can that be possible? Oh yes. misunderstanding.”

The old man looked at me as if he was suspicious of what I said and then laughed it off probably thinking it wasn’t anything important.

“Anyway the same goes for this girl’s older sister. “I gave her medicine and healed her body just as you asked and sent her back to earth.”

I thought he was an old man who was sure to get things done.

Afterwards I heard her say that when she got to the ground she threw herself into the first carriage she saw and faked an accident?

It would be the basis for losing all of her memories.

In addition it is said that among the things she had she had no connections and even kept a status card of a similar age in her bosom….

“I think I know roughly what you want. You didn’t do anything useless right? “Hehe.”

“Is there any question?”

At this rate her older sister doesn’t seem to have any problems.

Therefore I also confirmed the following items.

“And what happened to her younger brother?”

“Don’t worry. Didn’t I tell you? Secret magic is Nobu’s specialty. This child will probably never realize that he was hallucinating. “It all really happened except that she stopped breathing.”

The incident in which Laura was crushed by her rock and stuck her dagger to her own throat was real. It was only a hallucination when the heart stopped and the effect of the potion ended.

“But that’s the point. Did you really have to reveal Nobu’s name?”

“He says that’s what he remembers so what should I do?”

It was a necessary script to eliminate contradictions.

“Hmm that’s true too. By the way you are also really smart. “I can’t believe you came up with such an ingenious idea.”

The old man looked at me as if he was impressed but I actually had an appetite.

Actually if you think about it there are no skits like this.

Should I say that I feel like a theater actor following the script?

‘It’s so inefficient.’

Even after everything is over I don’t understand it.

If it were me I wouldn’t have moved like this.

There’s no need to pretend that Laura is dead.

She would have no reason to take Amelia to Noah Ark. It’s a story that just sends her to the ground with her sister and that’s it.

Everyone could have had a happy ending.

Nevertheless I used this method which was ineffective and required one girl to suffer tragedy for 20 years.

Because I returned to the past and met Auril Garvis.

So I realized that there was no way to undo what had already happened.

I decided on the result and put the rest together.

In some ways this is an act that is no different from that of Sam Jo.

‘perhaps….’

Perhaps worrying about whether the chicken or the egg came first was meaningless from the beginning.

What does that have to do with anything?

No matter what happens first the egg laid by the chicken will eventually go through the process of becoming a chicken and end up becoming a chicken.

“You don’t look that happy?”

In response to Auril Gavis’ question I honestly shared my thoughts. It was quite a long story but he listened intently and tapped my forearm.

“I don’t mean that I won’t understand how you feel but don’t think too much about it. “I think you too have gained many things through this.”

It was a consolation that was not particularly helpful.

Information that can only be obtained in the past: Crowl’s Demon Smasher a buff double number item given by Auril Garvis and even a ticket to recruit Amelia (SSR).

I definitely gained a lot but…

“The reason the world is maintained the country is maintained and society is maintained is because everyone plays their role. “Think of this as your role.”

Saying things like that makes me feel even more uncomfortable.

What on earth is a fragment of record?

I wanted to ask in more detail but I didn’t have time to do so right now.

“Rather than that now that everything is over I wonder if I’ll get what I promised—”

Seeing Auril Gavis subtly changing the topic I decisively interrupted the conversation.

“It’s not over yet.”

“huh?”

“Give it to me.”

There was one last thing to do.

***

When Amelia came to her senses she was running through her sewers on someone’s back.

Even in her hazy consciousness she had questions.

Who on earth could it be?

“I guess you came to your senses.”

I was immediately taken aback by the voice.

For some reason my back was so wide that my arms felt stiff.

“Iron Mask….”

It’s an iron mask.

Unlike other clan members both in the labyrinth and outside he was generous and kind to our sisters.

and….

‘Emily’s colleague.’

I don’t know why but Emily took care of her sisters today. She was not oblivious enough to not know that fact.

‘Why did these people help us…?’

She couldn’t tell.

However one thing was certain.

If it weren’t for their dedication I and my sister would have been in trouble a long time ago…

‘A long time ago…?’

When the accident reached that point her memories came flooding back.

“Oh sister!”

“…?”

“What happened to your sister? She should have been next to me…! “Have you not seen her?”

“…you are the only one found in the rubble.”

“ah….”

Amelia tightened her hands without realizing it.

“Ah ah….”

Her mind was dizzy.

Iron Mask’s words explaining the current situation sounded like a muffled sound.

“I’m on my way back to Noark now. “The road to the city is collapsed… Are you asleep?”

In my receding consciousness a deep deep man’s voice rang out.

“…I’m sorry I couldn’t save you properly.”

“….”

“See you later.”

That was the last thing I remember.

“This is….”

When time passed and she opened her eyes again she found herself in a eerie cemetery.

I could see Noark’s citadel in the distance and I could smell an acrid scent to my nose.

and….

“….”

There was no one around.

Iron Mask and Emily.

My one and only older sister.

Sreuk.

Amelia took out her dagger like someone possessed.

It was covered in her thick blood.

“Oh sister….”

Seeing her blood on her dagger made her feel real.

The events that happened today are not like a dream.

“Ah ah….”

Amelia who had been sitting down for a while heard a loud commotion.

“here! “Who is here?”

“What is this guy?”

“Do you think it’s Felix Barker’s chaser?”

“Let’s take him first he might know something right?”

Afterwards Amelia only realized this after being led into the city by her guards.

“….”

That I was completely alone.

Because the sister who protected me is no longer there.

That from now on she will have to survive alone in this city.

***

As I was watching Amelia being dragged away by her guards I heard a sound behind her.

“Seeing that image makes my heart feel heavy. “It feels like I’ve done something bad.”

Are you planning to cosplay as her benevolent grandfather?

She really didn’t even think that way.

“Anyway where did you leave my companion and come alone?”

“If it’s that woman she’s there.”

“She is still an unconscious woman….”

“Don’t worry Nobu will wake up as soon as he leaves.”

Well then.

Those words eased my worries too.

Because she is a woman who can protect herself no matter what happens.

I just have one question.

“But why don’t you come with me?”

Auril Gavis answered my question as if he was asking an obvious question.

“Don’t you have something to share with Nobu?”

Ah that…

‘Now I can’t be brave enough to say I don’t like it….’

It is a natural law that people have different attitudes when entering and leaving the bathroom.

Even though I made up my mind to give what I had to give when the time came I couldn’t keep my mouth shut.

“Is she not going to keep her promise?”

Auril Gavis’ voice was gentle but strangely there was an air of pressure in his words.

“name.”

As I slowly averted my gaze the old man took a step closer with a bright look in his eyes.

“Say your name. Or it would be better to take off that mask first. Hmm okay… I guess it would be better to see her face first.”

The sight of her snoring coming out every time she took a breath was truly terrifying.

thus….

“Now wait a minute!”

She quickly raised her hand and stopped Auril Gavis.

And then she put her hand into the space.

He asked when he saw me like that.

“…Why are you searching my bag?”

Well there’s something to try.

“Fragment stone of record?”

Soon he tilted his head as he checked the items I had taken out of the subspace bag.

“Why is that?”

Why why?

That’s because this was my last move.

That’s right Seongju said.

[I heard it was the same as when I came. It is said that once you have completed all your work here you will be called upon again…]

The way to go back to your original schedule is to finish all your ‘to-do’. I decided that the only thing left to do was to save Laura.

And that role is now over.

Simply put if you do it well you can use this to jump into the future without paying wages.

Well that would have been the case….

‘Why not?’

The fragmentary stone of the record did not move at all.

But perhaps disappointment was revealed on my face without my knowledge.

“…Huh so is that what you were aiming for?”

The old man seemed to have sensed my intentions and glared at me.

“It wasn’t a lie when I said I wanted to have a friendly relationship. “That’s why I listened to all of these annoying requests… but I never would have guessed that he was planning to stab Nobu in the back until the very end.”

“It’s a misunderstanding… It’s a misunderstanding. “If we talk calmly—”

“That’s it. “Now I know exactly how to deal with you.”

‘Nimiral.’

As I took a step back without realizing it Auril Gavis gestured in the air.

Huh!

A body being dragged by an invisible physical force as if wearing [Eye of the Storm]. When I came to my senses I found myself in front of him.

“Now then let’s look at the face first.”

Soon Auril Gavis stretched out his hand toward my helmet.

‘Ha if I had known it would be like this I would have just taken it off with my own hands.’

I regretted it later but it was already too late to turn back.

Tuk.

That was the moment when Auril Gavis’ fingertips touched my helmet.

They say there is light even in the dark night.

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

The record fragment stone he was holding in his hand suddenly began to emit white light in all directions.

‘Yes this is exploitation of the elderly.’

I smiled in a world where everything was turning white.

“I’m sorry about that. “I tried to keep my promise.”

“…bloke!!”

“Please don’t scream. Then what happens? “My role here is over.”

“name! Then hurry up and tell me your name—”

Flash-!

The light exploded like a flash and Auril Gavis’ voice was crushed.

and….

Tuk.

The light disappeared and my slightly floating feet touched the ground.

Although the timing was close it meant that the plan to exploit the unpaid elderly was a success—

“uh….”

But what on earth is this?

“uh…?”

After checking my surroundings I froze in a daze.

Because everything was the same.

Even the destroyed graveyard.

The corpse of the cemetery manager.

And even the smell of coal coming from the burned city.

If you came back from the original time there should definitely be something different but everything around you is the same.

only….

“Where has this old man gone?”

Only Auril Gavis is gone.