Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 401



Episode 401 Ice Rock (2)

As a result of the investigation there were two people who changed their names.

However the names the two used were ‘Far’ and ‘Dick’ which were far from those cursed names.

So to put it simply there was no (old) Hans among them.

But what on earth is this feeling?

‘It’s strange that they actually say it doesn’t exist….’

It’s not that I don’t feel relieved that (former) Hans isn’t around but my feelings of regret for him also coexist to some extent.

If he really exists the series of events could not only have been a simple coincidence…

Even if that’s not the case the suspects will be narrowed down significantly.

‘…No wait a minute.’

“troll.”

“yes?”

“What are the names of the three trolls you use as summons?”

I asked just in case but the end result was that this too was in vain.

Did you say that in order of height the tallest guy goes beep pop pop yep?

As a normal person I cannot understand this naming sense.

‘Anyway it becomes clear that this was done intentionally by someone else.’

Coincidence?

I can’t completely rule out that possibility but I don’t really believe in such coincidences.

At least unless Hans is involved in the process.

Even the collapse of the ice rock ground was not common enough to occur twice during the expedition.

furthermore….

‘There are some things to point out.’

I put the ring on for a moment and quickly took it off again carefully putting it back in my arms.

“It looks like the settlement is roughly over.”

“yes.”

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“What about the losses?”

“It’s a bit hard to call it fortunate but the food portion is not that large.”

Yes that’s right.

Other exploration supplies are important for survival but they are less important than food.

“…What are we going to do now?”

“How to resume the journey again.”

After confirming the extent of the damage I set off the expedition again.

Well you don’t have much time do you?

If you just kill time here the culprit won’t come out so you have to keep thinking about it as you go.

“How far can you send an ice troll?”

“…anywhere I can see is possible!”

Was he worried that he might be held responsible for this incident? A summoner who looks at me and responds immediately.

‘…Is it acting?’

Actually he is the most suspicious one.

I didn’t dig deep because I thought it wasn’t the right time yet.

“The three remaining sleds move divided into front center and rear.”

Afterwards to prepare for any unexpected situation the sleds were divided into moving formations.

and….

plod trudge.

As I continued to march inside the transparent ice cave I continued to worry.

If there really is a culprit among them who destroyed the materials who is it?

The problem is that there are too many suspects.

But first in the case of traitors we should consider them one by one starting with those who would be most affected.

For example the team leaders of each team.

“…I’m sorry Schuitz. This matter is my responsibility. Sharing the sled is actually something I should have done a long time ago.”

First of all Titana Akurava.

It goes without saying that this woman is suspicious.

She was in charge of managing the supplies and was always close to her whenever that happened.

“Lord Akuraba probably didn’t do it on purpose but this is already the second time. “Whether you like it or not if you don’t punish them everyone will look down on you.”

The suspicious thing is similar to Kaislan.

I appreciate all the kind advice and sacrificial spirit but that’s more suspicious.

It was this guy who was most greedy for the position of captain.

“I think it was an accident that is difficult to attribute to anyone’s mistake. But… I think one way would be to hold someone accountable this time.”

James Calla.

Although it is the least suspicious it is not impossible if you look for the motive.

Isn’t he the one with the least personal standing among these people?

It would have been enough to grab and shake the guy from the back.

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“…Do everything as you wish. “Because that is the duty and right of those who lead.”

Lastly Paladin Jun.

It’s just that he’s been strangely friendly towards me for a long time and I feel very uncomfortable about it.

“Mr. Schuitz’s crew is extremely tired.”

The march lasted about two hours longer than the usual schedule.

“We’re camping!”

At this point we settled down prepared for camping and held a meeting with each team leader.

This was the first item on the agenda.

“The loss of consumables to maintain body temperature is also a loss but the biggest problem is the loss of tents and sleeping bags.”

“If you’re hungry but can’t sleep well your dissatisfaction is sure to skyrocket.”

“It must be resolved in a way that does not cause equity issues. “If someone sleeps comfortably and someone sleeps uncomfortably without a sleeping bag we will all end up resenting each other.”

A tent and sleeping bags that cannot accommodate all 30 people.

The solution I chose was simple.

“What are you going to do about this problem?”

“As there is a shortage of beds we are increasing the wake-up call.”

“…Be on alert?”

The sleeping bag numbers don’t match anyway right?

As the number of people standing guard outside increases the number of people who can sleep indoors also increases.

“…this is too extreme.”

“The physical strength consumption will increase.”

“How about taking turns using sleeping bags and tents?”

The team leaders expressed concerns but they ignored them with the authority of the expedition leader and proceeded with the work.

“Shuitz if you go that way my resentment towards you will definitely grow even greater.”

Well their concerns were not something I could understand.

A solution that eliminates the problem rather than solving it.

Maybe starting tomorrow that barbaric person who doesn’t know anything about tactics will start criticizing me for asking me to do strange things.

People will say that he doesn’t have the qualities to be a leader.

but….

“It doesn’t matter so let them know and select a watchman from each team and decide the order.”

It was unavoidable to increase the wake-up call.

If the number of people who are not sleeping in the first place increases the security at night will naturally increase right? From now on I must also be on the lookout for traitors within the expedition.

Therefore…

“Lavien.”

She caught a Yongin woman trying to enter the tent as if she was tired.

“What’s going on?”

This woman is also a little suspicious.

I’m also curious about what exactly your relationship is with the Marquis.

“I wanted to talk to you for a moment.”

“Is it because of what happened earlier during the day?”

“So what do you think?”

“When you ask such a question it makes me think someone did it on purpose.”

“Because all possibilities must be left open.”

Still since we had been working together as a team for a long time the conversation took place in a more comfortable atmosphere than before but there was no significant gain.

“Even if you say that I don’t really know. “I’m not good at that.”

“I see….”

“Is this the end?”

“Okay you must be tired so go to sleep.”

I wanted to talk more but it seemed like nothing would come out so I sent Ravien away.

and….

“….”

After heading to the back of the tent out of sight of others she put the ring she took out of her pocket onto his finger.

“The character is wearing No.6111 Destiny Seeker.”

As always over the past few days as soon as I put it on light came out of the ring.

“The ring has sensed the character’s fate.”

A very bright red light.

I quickly took off the ring wondering if anyone would see it.

‘Nimiral.’

It had been like this ever since I entered the 7th floor.

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Among the number items there are some that cannot be used in the city.

Representatively no. 399 We of silence are like that and so are the fate seekers.

Therefore as soon as I entered the labyrinth I put on the ring.

and….

‘The red light didn’t come on at that time.’

This was the same when I encountered other expedition members on the 6th floor and it remained the same during the voyage.

The moment we arrived at Ice Rock.

Ssssssssssssss-!

The ring radiated red light.

It means that there is a negative event nearby that is not mixed with a single positive part.

Until then I didn’t think of the traitor.

but….

‘If the time to betray us was determined after we arrived at the 7th floor it makes sense that the red light didn’t come on the entire time and only now did it come on.’

Throughout the journey low-probability misfortune occurred but the ring’s light still lingered.

It means that it’s not over yet and that more negative events remain in my radius…

“How long are you going to sleep uncle?”

Suddenly she opened her eyes and saw Erwen.

As the number of warming stones was insufficient the supply was reduced and her body temperature dropped overnight making her body shiver.

“What about Yeonggam and Ashed?”

“I’m up first and getting ready.”

“Why didn’t you wake me up earlier?”

“I guess he looked tired.”

Hmm… I’m grateful but it’s a shame as a warrior to have wizards and psychics worry about my physical strength.

“Do you want me to shave you?”

As soon as she stood up Erwen smiled and said those words.

She unconsciously touched her chin and felt her beard.

Of course she didn’t think it was a problem.

She said “That’s it. “It’s not uncomfortable.”

Rather a beard is helpful in this environment.

First of all since this is fur it will keep you warm a bit right?

“Hey he’s much more handsome without the beard….”

Ignoring Erwen’s whining she steps out the cold air caressing her lungs.

Well the biggest problem would be hunger.

Squid!

The feeling of hunger in your stomach as soon as you wake up.

“Are you awake?”

“Let’s hurry and dismantle the tent first.”

The tent where we spent the night with Old Man Didi and Ashed who were waiting outside was dismantled and put on a sleigh.

and….

Creak creak.

After chewing the pieces of beef jerky provided for breakfast as sparingly as possible she resumed her journey.

Day 10 of entering Ice Rock.

The route we must take in the future is simple.

If you explore the maze-shaped ice cave beneath the huge mountain range in the center of the continent you will come across a huge sinkhole glacier hidden deep in the depths and from then on you can consider it the second half of the game.

The end point of ‘Glacier Snow’.

To put it simply there is a portal to the 8th floor on the basement floor—

“Whole water… It’s water purification!”

Suddenly a commotion was heard from behind.

“Mer-an Mer-an just came out dead right?”

“what? “Wait a minute so it’s a level 3 essence?”

Additionally it is not just a grade 3 essence.

A rare essence that can only be obtained here at Ice Rock.

“Everyone get out of the way!”

First after holding back the crew a wizard was sent to put the essence in a test tube.

As a result of confirmation it was indeed Merian’s essence.

If there was bad news yesterday does good news come right away?

Even though they were high-level explorers everyone’s eyes lit up as if they were coveting a level 3 essence.

“Everyone calm down. If there is someone who wants to purchase this essence in the future we will give them the right to purchase it first after subtracting the test tube price based on the average price! “If there is a competitor we will hold an auction!”

Kaislan quickly catches up with the military discipline within the expedition team before it escalates into a big uproar.

“….”

Some explorers ate it as if they were disappointed but most didn’t care and were purely happy.

There were a few essences that came out during the expedition but they were all of a lower level.

Grade 3 has different amounts.

Well if you divide it among 30 people the amount for each individual will not be much.

Still income is income.

“…The loot from the Noark guys was also distributed equally later.”

“Furthermore depending on your major you will receive compensation from the royal family so that cannot be ignored.”

“Those who aim for that essence will have to accumulate a lot of majors. “Otherwise the money wouldn’t be there.”

“No matter what happens I think you will get a good reward for your hard work.”

“This is only when the expedition was successful.”

Still perhaps because it had been a long time since there had been positive news the atmosphere within the expedition team was quite bright even though something like that had happened yesterday.

Well you’ll probably end up criticizing me behind my back.

If only I could take care of my mentality with something like that.

As the expedition leader there is no reason not to welcome it.

‘Anyway when people get together there has to be at least one bad guy right?’

Three more days passed like that.

Fortunately there were no unfortunate incidents in which supplies were lost or crew members lost their lives during the battle.

but….

“The ring has sensed the character’s fate.”

The color the ring emits is still red.

Therefore as I continued my journey I investigated the traitor as if I was being chased such as interrogating the summoner and checking the information of the expedition members over and over again.

And finally.

“It’s glacier snow!”

Day 13 of entering Ice Rock.

It was that time when we were already approaching the second half of the 7th floor.

“What’s going on? “It’s still early but I can’t believe I’m already preparing for camping…”

After giving the order to build a camp I called all the leaders together.

It was a simple reason.

There is still some time left before night falls.

“There is a traitor among us.”

I think I know now what kind of guy he is.