Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 393



Episode 393: Captain Barbarian (3)

Tuk.

After finishing what I wanted to say and sitting down a moment of silence fell over the banquet hall.

That’s natural.

Wasn’t he in a position to appeal to each person why they should be the leader?

It’s obvious how what I said was received.

“Does that mean you are stronger than us?”

A question from a noble knight whose discomfort was clearly revealed through his tight mouth.

I smiled and answered.

“I understood correctly.”

The judgment was that there was no need to deny it.

It’s not like I said anything wrong.

“….”

Despite my bold answer the surroundings were surprisingly quiet.

The noble knight seemed to want to say something to me but he seemed to hold back his words for the sake of the marquis next to him.

Sigh.

In that sense I glanced at the Marquis and our eyes met.

Surprisingly rather than being disgusted by my actions the Marquis just looked at me with interest his eyes shining.

Well then what about the other kids?

As I took a look around I saw eyes with different emotions focused on me.

“I hope you have at least half as much skill as your arrogance. “Skilled subordinates are always welcome.”

Hostility stemming from discomfort.

It belonged to a noble knight.

“Hoho it’s like that for all guys that age. “Why do I like being manly?”

Contrary to his refreshing voice his gaze clearly shows his pathetic feelings.

It belonged to a dwarf woman.

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“I’ve heard of Lehen Schuitz. “He’s called the man after the blood spirit right?”

The gaze that was looking at me with deep curiosity and analysis was that of the vice-captain of the Sawtooth Clan.

“….”

Jun a Holy Knight of the Tobera Church stared at me with surprisingly emotionless eyes.

Doesn’t this seem like it’s not worth worrying about?

I don’t know but the attention that was fixed on me disperses and our eyes move as if searching for each other.

Now that you’ve finished your self-introduction it’s time to make a decision.

Who is the person who will most hinder you from becoming a leader?

“It’s a happy place but the atmosphere has become heavy. “Everyone has said their names so let’s eat.”

At that moment the Marquis came forward to freshen things up and everyone continued their conversation while eating.

Oh of course it wasn’t a friendly atmosphere.

“Everyone probably knows. That one of us will be in a position to lead us all. As you know it is a position that carries great obligations.”

A position that requires responsibility for the lives of a total of thirty people.

However there was no one here who did not know that he would benefit enormously the moment he sat down in that position.

As for me the Marquis promised great support.

“So what does Lord Kaislan want to say? “We don’t deserve it?”

The dwarf woman made it clear with her quiet tone that she had no intention of giving up her position.

“Hmm I just wanted to check. “Do you really understand what that means?”

The knight seemed to be disappointed that he regarded her aunt as her biggest competitor and gave her a taste.

“Haha I think I know what that means. “I also had to be weighed down by numerous responsibilities and obligations until I reached the position of vice-captain.”

The vice-captain did not miss this moment and subtly appealed to his career.

What a nervous breakdown.

“I’m just asking you bluntly are you greedy for the position you gave me?”

“There is nothing as fleeting as human emotions. “Everything will go as God wills.”

In a way it sounds like he is taking a bystander position.

At this the knight’s expression brightened.

Just until the paladin continued his words.

“But out of all of these it seems like I am the one who is closest to God’s will.”

God and all it was a long talk but in the end he also meant to participate in this competition.

Perhaps because he knew that the Holy Knight’s followers were the Three Gods a deeper look of concern appeared on the knight’s face.

It seems like they judged this to be a big competitor as well….

“I guess so.”

Why don’t you ask me?

People are sad.

***

After the war of nerves where they seemed to be looking at each other was over.

The knight nodded his head once with determination in his eyes and soon took the lead in the conversation.

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“There are many people who want it but there is only one spot. In the end we will have to decide which of us is more qualified.”

“Oh it sounds like you have a method in mind?”

“First of all how about telling us what your ideal commander is?”

Simply put it means finding out more about each other’s tendencies.

“That’s good. “That’s it.”

The dwarf woman and the vice-captain readily agreed to the knight’s proposal and the paladin and I did not vote against it and the work proceeded.

“Since I was the one who spoke I will speak first.”

As expected the driver who took the first turn was a driver who liked to come forward from the beginning.

He declared loudly like a soldier.

“Inherently a group cannot demonstrate its true value if it cannot move as one body. “I believe that the most important quality for a commander is leadership.”

“That’s too abstract. What exactly do you think leadership means?”

“It is the force that creates and maintains discipline. Control starts from there. “A perfectly controlled force has no hassle in moving toward a given goal.”

It already reminded me of when this guy became the leader.

A group that interferes in every situation without flexibility and has lost individual freedom and individuality.

Soon he spoke passionately for a long time explaining what kind of group he wanted to create and what its strengths were.

And how long has it been?

“That’s it.”

As soon as the knight’s turn was over the dwarf lady snatched the next turn.

“I heard good things about you. “Then I will do the next one.”

Unlike the article which was a very stereotypical story I was quite interested in what this woman said.

First of all you are a top explorer right?

What does this person place the greatest value on?

“Since ancient times problems in the labyrinth have been solved by explorers. Historically speaking the military’s intervention as it does now was extremely rare. “Why?”

“It’s because the royal family respects the ways of explorers.”

“That may be true but I think it is actually more efficient from the royal family’s perspective. Because anything that happens in the labyrinth is not strange. We needed a talent who could deal with all situations and that was an explorer. “In the first place there are too many disadvantages to operating hundreds or thousands of troops in the labyrinth.”

“So Akuraba does this mean that the ideal commander you think is an explorer?”

“I didn’t mean that. “I just think that if someone has to lead a labyrinth that person needs to have abundant knowledge and experience about the labyrinth and the judgment to proactively deal with it.”

There were many aspects of the qualities that the dwarf woman requested that made sense.

To be honest I think it would be much safer to be under this woman than that bastard knight.

Well that statement wasn’t without its problems.

“Excuse me but senior Akuraba you have no conducting experience do you?”

The dwarf woman frowned at the vice-captain’s words.

At first she didn’t seem to know that her junior whom she respected as a senior would drink water like this.

However even while her lady was glaring at her the vice-captain finished what he had to say.

“I know that in the past when we worked as a team he did all the conducting.”

“…I have experience leading a team before.”

“I see. However leading a team and leading a team of 30 people are two different stories.”

Wow this guy is a complete noob too.

Actually it’s funny to question the moral feelings of seniors and other things in business situations.

“Anyway now that I’m done talking you can take the third turn James Calla.”

“There is no reason to take it out.”

This was the value he offered as he belittled the dwarf woman and took over her turn.

“No matter what the most important thing for a commander is information. That’s what Akuraba-senpai said right? “You must be able to respond proactively in any situation.”

“So?”

“It is possible to avoid being in that situation if you have information in advance. “Even if you find yourself in a crisis your options are increasing.”

The vice-captain continued speaking while looking at the dwarf woman pointedly probably for the purpose of keeping her in check.

But wasn’t this scene ridiculous?

“It’s definitely not wrong. “If only they had that much information.”

The dwarf woman responded more nervously than usual and the vice-captain immediately opened his mouth as if he had prompted this reaction.

“Behind me are the Alminus Company and the Explorers’ Guild. Of course that doesn’t mean you can completely know everything about the world but…”

“….”

“At least my ears seem to be the brightest among these.”

The dwarf woman could not refute those words.

That is if Alminus Company or the Explorer’s Guild are your allies you will be able to collect more information than just the royal family within the labyrinth.

It may be a bit weak in terms of advanced information.

“I’m done here so who will be next?”

“I will do it.”

The next vice-captain was Paladin Jun. He started giving us a long speech as if he were a priest attending mass.

“It all starts with faith and it is no different for commanders. Strong faith and trust create courage that will not give in to any evil…”

Wow this guy talks a lot.

“The world is full of trials. Some people overcome it and others become frustrated and lose faith. But do you know?”

The eyes are also full of passion unlike before.

At first I thought he was just a stone-cold person.

“Those who overcame trials were always those who maintained their faith. “Only faith can bring others together and only such united faith can save us from trials.”

I still get tired of repeating the same thing over and over again.

“Haam….”

As I was yawning without realizing it the paladin closed his mouth and glared at me.

“It seems boring to talk about my faith.”

No then it won’t be boring?

When I asked him what he wanted the paladin narrowed his eyes.

“Then how about you tell me now?”

Soon when the paladin tried to pass the turn to me he preferred the one next to him.

“Yeah I think that would be a good idea.”

“yes. “I was already curious.”

It seems that they were also bored with the talk about faith.

“Richen Schuitz why do you think you should be commander?”

The vice-captain asked me.

There was a subtle hint in his voice that he was not looking at a competitor but as if he was dealing with a citizen who would cast his vote.

No isn’t that just him?

“If you have the tendency shown earlier I think you would want a ruler who can lead strongly.”

An article that subtly appeals to oneself.

“If you were a soldier you could have done that. “Any explorer would not know how important what I said is.”

When the knight came out the dwarf woman quickly joined in.

She couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Why do they expect me to agree with their opinions?

Of course I said it clearly earlier.

“…Why are you smiling?”

Of course it is.

“Because it’s funny that we’re wasting time wondering who is the right person and all.”

“…?”

“What are you babbling about in the first place to persuade me?”

While they were talking passionately I chewed the meat intently and finished my meal by washing my hands and wiping off the seasoning.

and….

“It’s just that whoever wins gets it.”

He said as he put down the cup he had gulped down on the table.

thud.

A heavy impact echoed through the banquet hall.

However no one flinched or flinched.

“Ha… I thought it would be like this for some reason.”

“Then we can say that what Mr. Schuitz is pursuing is ‘force.’”

Their gaze seems to be somewhat pathetic.

They are all sneaky people.

Or maybe I lack imagination.

“Now that I see it I was a fool to believe in a small power and to be picky. Do you think you can convince us that way?”

“uh.”

“After all being a leader can only be achieved through strength… What?”

“Is there any reason why I can’t convince you?”

I’m full now so I’m in perfect condition for exercising.

“Stop playing with your tongue and attack me.”

As I stood up and spoke the driver who was looking at me was taken aback.

There is also a marquis so I wonder if this is okay.

“I have no intention of interfering with whichever method you choose.”

The Marquis seems to have decided to entrust this task to me and he completely caters to me.

“I guess so.”

When I shrugged my shoulders the dwarf lady said sarcastically.

“Even if you fight him and win we will never acknowledge you. “If a person who only believes in power and is picky ends up in that position—”

What is this woman saying again?

“Would you have understood if I had said something else?”

This is the fundamental reason why I said earlier that what they were doing was a waste of time.

I looked at each of them and spoke.

“Strong control. Judgments that come from experience. Ability to gather extensive information. And trust.”

The qualities of a commander mentioned by the previous four.

“Yeah it’s not all bad.”

This is sincere.

But there is a very serious problem here.

“But even if we talk about it for a hundred days is there anyone who would be convinced that it would be a good idea for that person to be the leader?”

What everyone wants cannot be achieved through agreement.

This is especially true if what is put on the newsstand is of such illusory value.

however….

“Are you saying you are different?”

“okay.”

Force is different.

“So go for it.”

“Don’t do anything stupid. Even if by chance you really defeat him—”

I won’t admit it.

That much I know.

but….

“Who said it was just one person?”

Life as a barbarian taught me something.

If there are cases where the consent of the other party cannot be obtained through force.

It’s only.

“entire.”

Only if the person lacks force.

“…?”

I grinned as I looked at the four men and women whose brains seemed unable to keep up.

“Everyone let’s all attack together.”

There are no wizards among the four.