Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 398



Episode 398: Expedition (3)

As for the results the speedrun was a failure.

When we arrived at our destination the portal connected to the second floor was already open and we were unable to obtain the first opening achievement.

Well I thought it might work this time.

“How different is it from the previous team?”

“About 10 minutes.”

What 10 minutes?

In fact if we had been in the game at the time we arrived speedrunning would have been possible.

It feels like the overall level has risen.

‘Still it would be possible in 10 minutes… if I just increased my movement speed a little more.’

Once speedrunning is possible stably free experience points are accumulated for each expedition so staying on track is very important for training.

That Yongin woman probably also requested her personal activities.

‘Ravien did that woman succeed in speedrunning?’

The last member of our team Ravien of the Yongin tribe.

She only participated in the founding ceremony then left without enjoying the banquet and entered her labyrinth separately.

She said it was several times faster to move alone and that it was not possible to meet on the 6th floor anyway. That was the logic she said….

‘If only I wasn’t a marquis at that time…’

A way of thinking that clearly means something is wrong with the head.

The need for correction was felt but unfortunately it failed due to the intervention of the Marquis.

Unlike the other members of the expedition did you personally make any promises so you were asking for that level of autonomy to be recognized?

He said that he would not stop people from trying to control him but he also asked them to refrain from using pressure.

To put it simply it means don’t beat everyone….

‘It’s not like we brought some kind of princess into the team.’

Of course I have no intention of giving up on taking control just because easy and convenient means are blocked.

I need to fix my long hair so it will be easier in the future.

In any way.

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She “entered the Goblin Forest on the second floor.”

“I have entered the pilgrim’s path on the third floor.”

“Enter the 4th floor Tower of Heaven….”

Anyway the exploration itself was not difficult regardless of whether the woman was there or not so she proceeded with the schedule as planned without any problems.

She quickly went straight to the 4th floor.

From the 4th floor where it was impossible to avoid battle they worked together in actual combat and improved their understanding of each other.

As a result we naturally ended up having a lot of conversations.

“Hmm it’s true that the three of us were living in the same house…”

There were many personal stories during the conversation but no one said anything that crossed the line.

For example asking if my relationship with Erwen is as rumored.

Are you curious about your relationship with the Marquis?

How can people like you remain unknown until now? etc.

Old Man Didi sometimes showed curiosity about such things but before he could say it out loud he was cut off by the wizard Ashed Sun.

“But maybe—”

“The question came to me while I was watching Mr. Raines’ battle. Can clones use Aurors?”

“No that’s impossible.”

“Is that so? From what I see it seems that other abilities can also be used in clone form. Since it is such a rare essence it has been a long time since I developed a passion for learning.”

At first I thought it was a coincidence but now I am sure.

This wizard steps in and blurts out the topic every time Old Man Didi tries to bring up an uncomfortable topic.

‘He’s such a smart person.’

I don’t know why but is it because he’s a male wizard?

When I look at Leard Ashed I keep thinking of Dwalkie.

Of course unlike him Ashed spoke in a soft voice and had much higher social skills.

Should we say that people’s temperaments are different?

He is quick-witted and much more mature.

But rather because of that….

“Why do you look at me like that Mr. Schuitz?”

“I didn’t see it.”

When you look at it that thought suddenly comes to mind.

Riole Warb Dwalki.

If that guy had grown up over time would he have felt this way?

***

“I have entered the ocean on the 6th floor.”

***

Day 18 of entering the labyrinth.

Except for the 4th floor Laimia the island of beginnings that we arrived at during the entire exploration period was very quiet.

It is a natural thing to do.

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We have now arrived after running like this but I wonder how many people have made it this far during this time.

A military reconnaissance team made up of quick-footed people.

The elite of a large clan awaiting the arrival of follow-up members.

and….

“….”

The other team of the expedition team only gave a quick greeting from afar considering people’s gaze.

Hey there are two teams that came before us.

I expected that the dwarf team was made up of veteran explorers but I had no idea that Team 4 led by Paladin Jun would be faster than us.

“…Oh there it is.”

Anyway thanks to the quiet location it was easy to find someone.

Yongin Labyen.

She is a woman who was added to his membership through a deal with the Prime Minister and a business colleague whose full name we have not yet heard.

“You guys rest here for a while.”

After queuing up her team she approached the woman who was sitting on a chair in the shade and staring blankly at the beach.

“It’s been 18 days… I’m here earlier than expected?”

As I approached Ravi Yan didn’t even turn her head and she said

What do you have eyes in the back of your head?

“I guess the expedition’s gathering point was the eastern part of the island?”

“Anyway departure is on the 20th day. Looking at it it looks like the other team that arrived first is also just resting nearby.”

Well that’s true.

Actually I had no intention of saying anything about this.

“When did you arrive?”

“Two days ago.”

“Two days ago…?”

…So you arrived on the 16th?

You got from the 1st floor to the 6th floor in almost 15 days?

Aside from not liking the individualistic team members I had no choice but to admit one thing.

“…It’s fair to say that I will move alone.”

At that speed you would have actually succeeded in speedrunning everything from the 1st floor to the 6th floor.

From this woman’s perspective it is understandable that she did not enter with us.

If you had gone with us you would have had to give up a whopping 12 free experience points.

‘It would be more difficult to persuade me this way.’

My worries deepen.

It feels like an old man to force us to move together from the first floor just because we are a team.

“Anyway wake up.”

“Why?”

“Haven’t we been able to talk in the city because we’re so busy?”

“great.”

I wondered what would happen if I just said I would rest here until the gathering date but surprisingly Ravien readily accepted the offer and headed to the eastern part of the island where the gathering point was located together.

“Nice to meet you. “This is the first time since we met at the founding ceremony right?”

“I’m sorry about that. Because a situation arose within the clan. From next time I will try to make as much time as possible within the city.”

“Then thank you. “Can I call you Ravien from now on?”

“yes. Please call me whatever you feel comfortable with. Mr. Ashed.”

A conversation that goes on much more comfortably than expected.

“May I call you Miss Ravien?”

Perhaps because he knew that the age of the dragon race was different from that of humans Old Man Didi asked carefully and Ravien answered yes without much hesitation.

and….

“What about you two? “How should I call it?”

Lavien turned his head to Amelia and Erwen.

“Emily or Raines whatever you want.”

“Let’s call it Mr. Raines.”

“I’m going to Tercia.”

When Erwen drew a line in a harsh voice Ravien met his gaze with strange eyes and smiled.

“Okay Mr. Tersia.”

Okay now the names are sorted out…

‘…But why does the naming convention have to be done on the 6th floor?’

Can this really be considered one team?

Even with those questions in mind I got straight to the point.

“We matched up in the city and got to know each other by coming here together.”

“I know what you mean. “You want to know about me too right?”

“Because you need to know whose back you are entrusting.”

“all right.”

Afterwards Ravi Yen pulled out a sword from his waist and demonstrated some of his skills explaining what role they could play during battle.

Looking at it it looks like I didn’t say a few things…

In fact it was nothing new as it was a frequent occurrence in occupations that restricted wizards priests and magicians.

“Then where can I stand when moving?”

“rear.”

“What about in battle?”

“Emily will take my left rear and you will take my right rear.”

“It’s classic.”

“Because we don’t know each other enough to do something complicated.”

Ravien chuckled as if he thought there was a bone in his words.

“Are you going to keep doing that?”

“I didn’t say anything wrong.”

Well let’s just say the fight ends here.

From then on wizards and psychics also went through the process of making Ravien understand their positions.

It didn’t take long but it was annoying to watch.

Why do something that would have been done once in the city have to be done twice?

Perhaps individualism is a synonym for inefficiency.

“You’re here.”

“The expedition leader is here so we can’t just fool around on the beach right?”

Soon Akuraba’s team and the Holy Knight team that were resting on the coast moved to the eastern part of the island which had been designated as a gathering area.

And how much time has passed?

“Team 3 has now arrived.”

Since it was on the eastern part of the island located at a slightly higher elevation the expedition team was seen entering the 6th floor in real time.

It was a team led by James Calla vice-captain of the Sawtooth Clan…

“That team is in no shape.”

“It looks like he was speeding up even though he was overdoing it.”

I understand the psychology.

The gathering date is the 20th but if you are the last among the team you probably thought that would be seen as a measure of your skills.

This too is a kind of battle of wits.

‘This is not the Yuan Tang Dynasty army.’

Intragroup competition?

This is one of the good leadership tools but it will only have a positive effect once a sense of belonging to the group is created. In the current situation competing with each other will only lead to infighting.

‘How can I unite them?’

The day was drawing to a close as I was spending time thinking about things that any leader would inevitably do.

Team 5… That is it was at that exact time that the team with Knight Kaislan as the leader arrived.

“Damn it…!”

Even though he arrived two days earlier than the scheduled date he still clenched his fists in exasperation when he found out that he was in last place.

Huh did the control device break again?

“What are you doing there? “Come here quickly.”

“…Oh I understand.”

When I made a gesture he flinched and came closer to me.

So if you get angry like that you’ll only end up with wrinkles?

Tuk-tuk.

I patted his shoulder as if to encourage him then used it as support to get up.

“There are two more days left than scheduled but since everyone is gathered there is no reason to waste time.”

“Oh my can we now hear what mission we are going to do?”

“Ah if that’s the case wouldn’t it be better to leave the other members behind?”

“Okay it’s a story with nothing to hide anyway. “Even if I heard about it anyway it’s not like I can tell it anywhere else now.”

The members around me who were looking at me with awkward expressions came closer to the center.

Since you have my permission I thought you could listen with confidence.

“Now tell me. Why are you hiding it so closely? Only you the expedition leader knows about this mission right?”

Akuraba’s curious eyes can be seen through the flickering bonfire.

I hope the dwarves don’t sit on the chairs.

Look I can’t even see your face properly because of the bonfire.

It’s not like I smoked it very loudly.

Anyway this isn’t what’s important.

“Keuhumhum.”

Thinking of the captain’s dignity he cleared his throat and spoke.

“Everyone must have been curious. “If the Noark guys are coming to the Dark Continent through a portal where is that area?”

“yes. “If there is a starting point like the Crystal Cave it will definitely be used as a home base.”

“Could it be that the royal family finally found out where it is?”

“okay.”

When I brought up the top-secret information I had heard from the Marquis everyone was excited.

It’s not time to be surprised yet.

“Our mission is to hit their stronghold.”

As a class it is a mobile strike force.

Destroying the enemy’s key units or facilities while the main force is in focus on the battlefield.

“…There is one thing I don’t understand. “If that’s our mission why did we set such a tight schedule?”

“Are you planning on having us go through the gorge of vengeance on our own?”

“…that’s crazy! “Unless we join the main force and march together we cannot cross that canyon with a single ship!”

Huh I’m not finished talking yet.

It must be a characteristic of the Tang Dynasty military that a local broadcast is turned on every time a word is spoken.

I said this quickly before the misunderstanding grew.

“We do not cross the canyon of vengeance.”

“what? “What on earth does that mean when you say you’re attacking the home base of the Dark Continent…?”

“This is the final warning. “Don’t stop talking.”

“….”

It’s nice that it’s quiet now.

In a more calm atmosphere I explained our mission in detail.

“The path to the Dark Continent is not just the Demon’s Canyon.”

“ah! no way…!”

Okay I guess you’ve noticed now.

What was the reason for gathering in the eastern part of the island in the first place?

“We are heading to the Ice Rock of the East.”

Goblin Forest Beast Lair Rock Desert Land of the Dead.

Just as the four fields classified on the second floor are all connected to the Pilgrim’s Path on the third floor.

The 7th floor is also not just the Dark Continent.

So to put it simply…

“Then we enter the Dark Continent via the 8th floor and hit the backs of those who are unwary.”

This mission is like eating a frozen cake.

It’s hard to chew.

Sometimes my teeth get cold.

The question of whether I should eat like this is constantly lingering in my mind.

“If there is anyone who doesn’t understand please come out.”

“….”

“I’m glad there don’t seem to be any cowards.”

Still the ending will be sweet.