Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 33



Episode 33: Warrior (1)

Monsters are broadly classified into four categories.

1. Variant.

This refers to cases where the species value is the same but the class is different such as a goblin archer and a swordsman.

2. Superspecies.

Desfiend whom we met in the Land of the Dead belongs to this category.

Please note that this is a relative classification method so if the grade is even one higher than the average grade of the corresponding floor it is called a higher species.

3. Rare species.

Monsters that can only be found in certain cracks such as Corpse Golems or are extremely difficult to encounter in general fields such as Mimics are included here.

4. Higher variants.

It refers to a named monster with unique memories and an individual name.

The biggest characteristic is that it has the ‘power of essence’.

In short it is much stronger and more demanding.

What would happen if an ‘ogre’ famous for its thick skin possesses the regenerative ability of a ‘troll’?

A crazy monster is born.

So…

***

I’m running with all my might.

“What on earth is that guy? “Why on earth would a vampire be in a place like this…”

“Run while you’re whining dwarf.”

Get out of the boss room entrance

“Hey I can’t run any more….”

“Excuse me Raven.”

Follow the way you came and pass the water pipe.

“Anyway I can’t leave here if I don’t catch that guy. Wouldn’t it be better to fight?”

“At least go somewhere with sunlight.”

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“Even if you say it’s sunlight isn’t the sky red?”

“But it’s still better than here.”

Even after entering the dungeon with a maze structure.

“Turn left here!”

We continue to sprint at full speed.

Well this is like his home ground.

First of all you have to go outside somehow.

Only then will he have any chance of living.

“For a high-level mutant to appear as a guardian… it’s unprecedented.”

Well that’s not really the case.

Even in the ‘White Temple’ on the 3rd floor high-ranking mutants appear as guardians. It was safe to say that all cracks from the 8th floor which was classified as deep were such cases.

Well if only the first floor is the standard it would not be wrong to say that there is no precedent.

Even I a 9-year veteran who has played the game 10000 times in total have never met ‘Vampire Duke’.

He only found out about its existence when he saw a recording posted by a player on a community site.

“Oh right! How did you know Mr. Bjorn earlier? “I told you to close the door!”

Is that damn passion for learning even in this situation?

“I repeat run when the time comes.”

“But I’m not running myself am I?”

Yes you must be like that.

But I’m not?

“…I just had that intuition.”

Before it got any more annoying I just walked around and blocked the conversation.

However if I were to answer in my heart…

The reason I was able to notice this was because of the color of the doorknob.

In the recording posted by that user that was the only thing that was different from the usual Blood Fortress.

When the vampire did not appear even after trying hundreds of times under the same conditions as the user in question I watched the recording to see if there were any special conditions and was able to find that small change.

If I hadn’t been so excited about my good luck would I have found it before I opened the door?

Well I don’t think it’s a problem to think about now.

“They are rude guests.”

As soon as we reached the second floor of the dungeon he appeared.

Ssaaaaaa-!

It was not a person but a black fog chasing us.

He is not a vampire but rather possesses ‘Won Hwanhwa’ one of the dozens of black magics he possesses.

This is why he hates monsters that use magic.

The utility is crazy.

“Raven!”

I immediately called our wizard.

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The purpose was to ask whether you could use solar magic one of the opposites of vampires.

But was it just a needless meddling?

“Everyone close your eyes!”

The casting of the wizard girl had already been completed.

“Ahesenwert two!”

‘Bright explosion’.

A support spell usually used for its wide-area blind effect.

Even with my eyes closed I can clearly feel the intense flash of light momentarily.

Bleep-.

When I open my eyes ignoring the ringing in my ears I see that the black smoke I was chasing has disappeared.

thank god.

By preventing the use of the core combo ‘Bonification’ of ‘Wonhohwa’.

It is safe to say that I gained at least 3 minutes.

He must have woken up in that worship room by now.

But isn’t it true that victory always comes with tragedy?

“Bjorn! “The wizard has been defeated!”

“what?”

Looking at Einar’s words I see that Raven who was being held by the carrier has fainted. He had internal injuries and blood was flowing from his mouth.

…what? Did that bastard use some kind of magic?

You won’t be able to use attack magic while in ‘Virgin Transformation’ state right?

‘Could it be the power of essence?’

Maybe so.

In that recording it was impossible to confirm which monster’s essence the Vampire Duke had as he was completely wiped out without any chance to do anything.

Various possibilities swirled through my mind but I decided to think about them later.

“Do something! “Without running?”

“The wizard who knew the way fainted!”

“Don’t worry. “I know the way.”

“…How do you do that?”

Looking at the dwarf full of questions I answered briefly.

“I memorized it.”

“I’ve only been here once…?”

Actually hundreds of times.

I really went in and out of here because I wanted to meet the vampire duke. I didn’t expect to see that face here not beyond the monitor.

“Follow me.”

No further questions were allowed and he ran ahead.

That when the wizard opens his eyes later he’ll see me as an unusual barbarian?

What does that mean?

Surviving comes first.

“You really memorized the route….”

As soon as he runs without stopping and reaches the first basement floor the dwarf lets out an exclamation.

“Is it true that you guys finished your coming-of-age ceremony last month?”

“Of course! I told you so! “Bjorn is a great warrior!”

“A great warrior… I really think he might become like that someday.”

They say compliments make even whales dance but I am not a whale. I hope you run harder during those times.

I think just about 2 minutes have passed now.

Ta-da-da-da-da.

Left right straight right left straight straight.

As I run without stopping drawing a map in my head the exit finally comes into view.

Has it just been about 3 minutes?

I checked behind me one last time before climbing the stairs.

“Whoosh whoosh….”

Everyone was breathing hard but probably because everyone had good basic physical strength no one fell behind.

The problem is that you can see the Seecommon acting beyond the team members.

Ssaaaaaa-!

Should I have just thrown away my entire backpack?

Then we could have opened up the distance a little more.

Even if you regret it later nothing will change.

Let’s focus on what we can do now.

Ta-da-da-da-da!

I accelerated my steps.

But did you use ‘incorporation’?

Sagagagak.

The sound of something being assembled can be heard from behind.

Now it’s a judgment call.

In a final spurt I jumped up two or three stairs at a time.

and….

“It’s outside!”

Finally came out to the ground.

Without a single fatality.

“I was worried on the inside but it looks like he’s not really following me….”

The dwarf muttered under his breath.

However as if he was not at ease his eyes were fixed on the stairs leading to the basement.

Well if you have eyes you would know.

In the end it just bought me a little more time.

None of the problems have been resolved yet.

“…how long do you think it will take?”

In response to the dwarf’s question I looked beyond the castle wall and looked at the ridge on the other side and shrugged my shoulders.

Well I don’t know the exact time…

“Just by looking at it you can tell there isn’t much left.”

It is clear that time is not on our side.

Soon that dark red sky will turn completely black.

So you need to prepare before then.

***

“What exactly is the wizard’s condition?”

“You took the potion so you will come to your senses soon.”

“Are you sure?”

“…I’m sure you will.”

That’s your hope and baby.

After all does this guy have no idea what’s wrong with him and why he’s begging like this?

I said firmly.

“This time you have to do the same for one person.”

“but….”

But what is but.

“Do you want to just leave here?”

Sometimes the most direct expression is the most effective.

If we all die anyway he won’t be able to protect the wizard alone.

“…What should I do?”

If you ask me there really isn’t much difference.

I just wanted to remind myself of my resolve before the battle begins.

“Protect the wizard. “Definitely even if it means risking your life.”

“…of course.”

The voice has become quite trustworthy.

So now this bastard is done.

Is there one preparation left?

“Let’s move to the outer wall. “It would be better for us to have some cover.”

I led the group to the outer wall making an absurd excuse.

Actually it would have been best to leave everything here and go alone…

If that guy pops out in the meantime it will be game over.

“Wait here for a moment. “I will take a look around the area and come back.”

“Spreading out is not a good choice!”

The dwarf shouted something but I pretended not to hear and ran towards the fountain I had noticed earlier.

In order to obtain the item that I had no choice but to pass by earlier because I didn’t want to stand out.

Quang! Busssss.

A fountain full of dry pebbles.

After breaking the statue in the middle I searched through the fragments and pulled out a small box.

“The character has obtained [Tear of the Goddess].”

After checking the contents matched the game…

Other good news followed one after another.

“This is….”

Raven came to her senses when she returned after putting the supplies in the grooves of her boots.

“Vampire! “What happened to the vampire?”

“I somehow succeeded in escaping. But it will appear after the sun sets.”

“okay.”

She frowned as if her pain was still there.

This time it’s our turn to ask.

“What on earth happened to you?”

Raven took a sip of the potion that the carrier handed her like bottled water and answered in a half-dead voice.

“Ugh it’s too early to be sure but… uh judging by the symptoms it’s very likely that it’s ‘pain sharing.’”

‘Sharing the pain’.

If that is true it is fortunate.

This is because ‘Nightflaa’ with this skill had the lowest basic stats among grade 8 monsters.

If the essence he had was only level 6 or 7 the difficulty would have increased much more.

“Ah… As I was about to use the technique one more time there was a backlash…”

Raven clutched the collar of his chest with a pained expression.

When I saw that I felt quite sad too.

It seems like it will take some time for me to function again.

“How long will it take to recover?”

“Ugh a full recovery is impossible. “The circuit is completely twisted.”

“A rough estimate is fine so speak in numbers.”

“20 minutes? At that level you will recover enough to use level 7 attack spells up to 5 times.”

Five fire baptism level magic spells.

This is a really big problem.

“Do you know any other solar magic?”

“Did you know that it is very rude to ask a wizard what spells he has?’

Of course I know that based on the world view.

But now I am a barbarian the ultimate in rudeness with a culture of speaking informally to everyone except the king.

When Raven responded with a look that asked what was the point she sighed and responded.

“I can use the black spot ball.”

“It’s a black spot….”

The basic form is similar to a fireball but it is a level 6 attack spell that uses solar attributes instead of fire.

How can I really rub this?

“Is it possible to use the ‘Attribute Enhancement’ spell on the black spot ball as well?”

“…If I gather more magical energy for about 10 more minutes.”

“Then that’s it. I will do my best to hold on until then. So don’t just go out of your way to help and save your mana.”

“Yes I will… Wait a minute but why is Mr. Yandel acting as the leader?”

Is it because he’s a wizard? He is quick-witted.

As soon as I set the mood the dwarf comes along.

“Then is there anyone who would do otherwise?”

She glanced at the porter the dwarf Einar in turn then shook her head in understanding.

“That’s for sure… yes that’s right.”

“Haha! I’m sorry! “What can I do if I was born like this?”

The dwarf scratches the back of his thick neck as if he is embarrassed. And Einar seeing this thinks it’s time and joins the conversation.

“Are you acknowledging that barbarians are better than dwarves!”

“That’s not it! However as the barbarian girl said this friend here is just special. “For a moment I could feel it.”

“exception…?”

“Even after all this I am confident in my ability to see people.”

Raven looked curious as to what happened while he was passed out but unfortunately he couldn’t waste his precious time on that.

“How many essences does Murad possess?”

“Four.”

“What kind?”

I asked the questions as briefly and concisely as possible to understand the capabilities of the dwarf.

Among the essences he had there was no key card that could turn the game around…

Still I have some strategy in mind.

However if I had to point out one thing that was disappointing it would be that there was not enough time to share the strategy with the team members.

Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow

A cool breeze passes by and the shadows covering the ground become even thicker.

There are 30 minutes left until the supplies are ready.

“It’s night.”

There is no place to retreat now.

I just have to endure it somehow.