Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 370



Episode 370: Black Star (3)

The investigator is Bjorn Yandel.

This claim first appeared at this round table through the mouths of Soul Queens.

The basis for this was that the investigator disappeared immediately after Bjorn Yandel’s death.

So to put it simply…

‘Once the alibi is resolved it’s over.’

The investigator is not Bjorn Yandel.

The moment this one sentence becomes an absolute premise their suspicions lose much of their power.

[I heard you also ate the essence of an ogre?]

[I don’t think they would have used a nickname instead of a stand-in.]

[Then it makes sense that the Gold Wizard omitted this report.]

[There is a possibility that death was faked.]

Ultimately these suspicions were derived from the possibility that the investigator was Bjorn Yandel.

The clown’s reaction is proof of that.

[Pisit what are you all talking about? Bjorn Yandel is dead.]

Because he firmly believed that the investigator could not be Bjorn Yandel he was the only one present who did not react to the suspicion.

‘Huh he’s really different inside and out.’

Should I say that if I meet him outside I just want to explode his head and kill him but if I meet him at the round table there is a place where he will find me surprisingly cute?

Ah this is not the time to be thinking about things like this.

It looks like they are slowly coming to their senses.

“….”

“….”

The fox was the first to open his mouth in the silence that seemed to be weighing heavily on him.

“…22 years ago?”

There was a shock in her voice that couldn’t be described in just a few words.

She has to be like that.

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“I… does this make sense? According to that it means that Mr. Suja is over 20 years old…”

As the goblin twitched her horse’s tail her deer antlers naturally stepped in to receive the horse.

“It doesn’t make sense. It is known that it was around that time that the GM was brought in.”

It is safe to say that the timing of entry is the same as that of the GM who is known as the longest-serving player.

“Fishit if I kill people for 10 more years will I be able to become like Mr. Susa?”

Yes clown you must have been around for 10 years now.

Looking at it it seems like the other kids are roughly around that level.

“But Queen why are you silent? Fishit.”

The clown spoke as if mocking the Soul Queens who made a mistake.

“Shouldn’t you at least get your head in the door and apologize? “Mr. Susa is spreading ridiculous rumors like this and that he is Bjorn Yandel.”

The clown who said that was enjoying his position as the only one who answered correctly (?) and glanced at the other members as well.

“You are the same! Bjorn Jandel? Even if that bastard is still alive do you think such a bastard would be able to rub up against Mr. Suja? yes?”

“Hahaha… we were just thinking about it. We really thought that too…”

The goblin smiled awkwardly and trailed off her words.

Her antlers on the other hand did not shirk her responsibility and looked back on her own words.

“In the first place… when I think about it now the fact that Bjorn Yandel is alive is a big leap.”

“…I actually don’t believe that Bjorn Yandel is an evil spirit. “There are also some suspicious aspects of the royal family’s announcement… I have even seen that person in person.”

The fox has met me in person?

This must have been a high-ranking person who escaped through a portal?

Well even if it wasn’t then maybe we could have met by chance?

‘I’ll think about this again later…’

Soon the clown agreed with the fox’s words.

“Fishit I agree with that. That ignorant barbarian is an evil spirit? “How does that make sense?”

This time Deer Horn who was on bad terms with the clown expressed some agreement.

“Definitely… it was difficult to think of the appearance he showed at the title awarding ceremony as acting.”

“…You mean the incident where the Marquis Kudo was pushed in front of the Prime Minister while many nobles were watching?”

“Hehe I heard about that later too. “I heard he screamed that the Marquis used him to roll over right?”

…Shame on you.

What are you going to do if I praise you to your face like this?

‘Anyway I think the suspicion has been completely dispelled…’

As I was looking around I caught sight of the Soul Queens who were still taking a step back from the conversation.

‘But what is he thinking so hard about?’

As I was watching the queen curious about what was going on the clown changed the topic.

“How long are you going to stay like that Queen? Now it’s your turn. “Can’t you see that Mr. Investigator is waiting?”

I guess they interpreted my staring at Soul Queens in this way.

This isn’t a professional stooge.

Why am I so anxious that I can’t represent my position?

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“iced coffee! yes. That’s right… I have to do it…”

Anyway did the clown’s urging work?

The Soul Queens seemed to have come to their senses a little took a breath and slowly opened their mouths.

“…The royal family already knows GM’s identity.”

It was quite an interesting story.

***

Magician Yurven Havellion.

The head of a school and the idol of many manufacturing magicians.

But that’s just the story on the surface.

His reality is different.

Ghostbusters a community of evil spirits.

The GM is the head of the place and is considered a legendary figure among players.

That is who he is.

however….

Ssaaaaaa-!

The green light on the round table proved that the information given by the Soul Queens was true and that the majority did not know.

“The royal family is aware of his existence….”

This meant only one thing.

Beyond the fact that the royal family intentionally released the GM—

“Then it seems highly likely that it was a cooperative relationship. GM and the royal family.”

I can understand that much.

This would also explain his behavior of seeming to exclude the threat of the royal family when confronting me.

Then why did the Soul Queens reveal this information at the round table?

I soon found out why.

“Fishit and GM were the same guy. “For some reason they say that even if you tell them to make a fuss in Amman the rumors don’t spread around the city.”

It was probably advice and warning.

There is no point in spreading rumors so don’t do anything useless.

“Wait a minute but isn’t this a little strange? “GM clearly defined the royal family as the enemy right?”

Soon the goblin pointed out the contradiction and Crescent Moon responded with a bitter smile.

“There is nothing more vain than believing in eternity. Even more so if the target is a person.”

This means that no one knows whether GM has maintained its purity until now even if it was not known in the early days.

“If this becomes known this community itself may disappear.”

Deer Antler muttered in a lamenting tone.

“yes. If news gets out that the GM has joined the royal family all players will be anxious. “It’s the same for me too.”

Soon as the fox stared at Soul Queens the other members naturally shifted their gaze as well.

“Mr. Queen please tell me. You are from the management side right? “What was GM’s intention in joining hands with the royal family?”

“I can’t tell you that.”

“Then it means we can interpret it on our own—”

“But I can tell you this one thing with confidence.”

Soon the Soul Queens interrupted the fox.

and….

“If your turn is over let’s start with me this time.”

Soon she placed her hand on the jewel of her round table.

“A GM is someone who acts and lives for the players more than anyone else.”

“….”

“I swear that I will never sacrifice another player to the royal family. “In the first place such a thing is not possible with the functions of this community.”

The moment she finished speaking and took her hand off her jewel green light began to flow from her jewel.

“Haha I feel a little relieved when you say that.”

The goblin broke the silence by laughing as if the awkward atmosphere itself was uncomfortable and from that point on the atmosphere of interrogating the Soul Queens disappeared.

“It’s a good thing it’s functionally impossible.”

In fact this may have been decisive.

The GM’s mind may change later but the anxiety has subsided knowing that the worst case scenario can be avoided technically.

“Well if the GM had been able to find out our identities this situation wouldn’t have happened….”

“I think it is more likely that the relationship is one of giving what is given and receiving what is received rather than being part of the royal family.”

“Then now it’s your turn.”

The Soul Queens seemed to not want to talk about this topic for a long time so they hurriedly ended the conversation and handed the turn to the clown.

“I heard interesting stories from the beginning of Fisht….”

The clown trailed off as if selecting information to pass the turn on.

But did you think of something suitable right away?

“Aha this would be great!”

The clown clapped his hands exaggeratedly and placed his hand on the jewel.

“…I also found out about it recently and it’s quite an amazing story.”

“I heard earlier that if you drag it out it will only end up being ugly.”

“Fishit but aren’t you and I different from Mr. Goblin?”

The clown shrugged his shoulders and the antlers gave him a small nod.

“Why are you nodding your head…?”

A goblin making a groaning sound as if it was hurt.

However no one at the round table paid any attention to the goblins.

That’s because the clown’s mouth has just begun to open.

“The Dark Continent is a real place.”

The clown’s words spoken in a highly uplifting atmosphere were words that were difficult to understand.

“…First of all it’s a green light.”

“What do you mean by that? “I don’t know what it means.”

“Pisit! Literally! Literally! When I got out of the city and looked around I realized. “There may be some differences in topography and structure but this land we are standing on looks exactly like the 7th floor Dark Continent!”

It was the first piece of information that piqued the curiosity of gamers in a long time.

“…If this is true then that hypothesis might be true.”

“Are you saying the hypothesis is that the labyrinth is not a passageway connected to another dimension but a dimension created by someone?”

“The crystal cave and the rocky desert… maybe they were created in imitation of a real space.”

If that’s true it’s a bit ironic.

Someone created a labyrinth modeled after this world and someone else modeled that labyrinth city and made it into a game.

‘I’m a little curious about the outside world….’

Will there come a day when I can explore there too?

***

The second wheel which started spinning in the reverse order went smoothly without any red lights coming on but unfortunately that was all.

‘The queen and the clown were good but the rest of the information was a bit so-so.’

Regardless of the objective value of the information it was information that was not helpful to me.

That’s true just by looking at the fox.

The fox received a green light for saying that King Hyeolryeong purchased a mansion with a large amount of money and borrowed a large amount of money using the mansion as collateral.

What about the crescent moon?

He sighed and said that it seemed like Hyeolryeong-hu had used that money to purchase purified water.

and….

“She even found a house for the newlyweds and even bought purified water to feed them… Fishit that woman is so polarizing! “That doesn’t mean Bjorn Yandel will come back alive.”

The reactions that came out here were a bit hurtful.

“…I’ll have to find out who Lihen Schuitz is but I don’t think he’s a normal guy.”

“I heard you’re still really strong? I don’t think it would be difficult to become that strong with just a few essences…”

“The original one is worse. “It’s a shame for a man to take advantage of a woman’s wounds for his own gain.”

“Oh my Deer Antler you were a very romantic person weren’t you?”

“Hmm….”

“I think we should look into it at the level of the fairies as well. “He only knew that he had bought purified water but he never thought he would give it to a stranger.”

Ugh if this happens as soon as the round table is over all sorts of places will start investigating me.

‘I think I can feel at ease if I can just touch the Explorer’s Guild’s data…’

I feel like I have to somehow find the answer as soon as possible.

“Haha it’s my turn already!”

Anyway the situation was not much different with the goblin deer antlers that were in turn.

Just like the previous two pieces of information it wasn’t related to me but I didn’t think it was essential information.

‘Well you can’t always get only the things you need.’

I glanced around leaving my regret behind.

Is it because my turn has come before I know it?

The atmosphere in the hall was a little different from before.

“….”

All eyes gathered in anticipation of what kind of information would come out this time.

Even the sound of breathing was so calm that even the sound of the air was quiet enough to describe it.

And within that.

‘Then what should I do….’

I thought about it one last time.

However there was no need to change what had already been decided.

Soon I opened my mouth.

“I have met Auril Garvis the creator of [Dungeons & Stones].”

Cancer is something that needs to be nailed down.

“…!”

“…!”

So that no one would even think that the investigator was Bjorn Yandel.

***

“I’m tired after all….”

As soon as I returned to Lee Han-su’s room I threw myself on the bed closed my eyes and recalled what happened at the round table.

‘It seems like it’s been a while since I went three laps.’

After completing two laps one more lap continued.

There was some useful information but most of it was not.

thus….

[It doesn’t make much of a difference if one Goblin is missing so everyone continues right?]

[I don’t think anything interesting will come out of that.]

I stood up coldly ignoring the clown’s regretful look.

Well if Goblin is out the majority ratio will decrease right?

As always at this point one or two more people will leave even if I don’t take the initiative. In that case I decided it would be better for me to hit the player first.

‘…It is true that no advanced information will be released.’

Okay I rested for a while and my head started spinning a bit.

I’ll spend the remaining time surfing the web.

Click click.

After getting up from the bed I walked around the community and read the posts.

“Khehe you crazy people really….”

It’s just aggressive nonsense but what makes it so funny?

What’s in everyone’s brain?

“Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk…”

That was when I was surfing the web with one leg up on the table giggling for a while.

“…huh?”

I quickly adjusted my posture.

Even though I rubbed my eyes and put my head forward the text on the monitor did not change.

[Long Live Korean Independence] – 1 person is online.

He’s online? Who are you?

Could it be Lee Baek-ho?

No GM can’t have released Ben already….

‘Even if it was released in the first place it may be impossible to come in now.’

So are you just the type of person who came here because they were bored?

Or are you really Korean?

‘…Maybe there was a Korean among the recent new recruits.’

Whatever it is you will find out when you meet in person.

With that in mind I double-clicked the mouse.

and….

Click click.

My vision turned white and the surrounding space changed.

Unlike the empty lot or field that is the default chat room skin this is a richly decorated nobleman’s mansion.

A place decorated by Lee Baek-ho who was the head of the room.

‘What are you a girl?’

The side and back views of a woman sitting in front of a fireplace were visible.

[HS123]

First of all it was difficult to determine the nationality based on the nickname but looking at the hair color and skin it was clear that he was Asian.

Well then are you really Korean?

‘Well if we talk about it we’ll find out.’

Although it is comfortable for men it does not mean that women are unwelcome.

People from the same region may be willing to lend a helping hand to some extent just like Baekho Lee did for me.

With that in mind I pretended to be popular.

“Keuhumhum.”

“Ouch!”

Soon the woman sitting flinched and her shoulders shook.

From the looks of it he didn’t even know I had entered the chat room… There was a deep newbie scent that couldn’t be created with smoke or anything else—

“…uh?”

Soon the startled woman turned around and our eyes met each other.

And at the same time.

“uh…?”

“uh.”

Her woman’s eyes widened.

No her eyes widened and I would actually be no different.

“Uh huh?”

What is this?

Is it a dream?

Why is he here?

“uh….”

The accident stops.

Its open mouth could only wriggle like a goldfish but it could not spit out sounds using a proper language system.

And the same goes for your opponent.

“Uh uh.”

“uh….”

“Huh?”

Still my opponent recovered faster than me.

“Hansu… oppa…?”

A woman asks with an expression that expresses surprise rather than joy.

“Hyeonbyul…?”

I asked back in a daze while lowering my gaze.

A dress skirt that reached her knees and a neat blouse.

and….

“Ha… Are you really still the same brother?”

···She was wearing black stockings.