Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 413



Episode 413: Bad relationship (3)

“Well… actually I’ve had a good sense of humor since I was young…”

When I looked at him with a puzzled expression the goblin started by saying those words and gave examples of various experiences he had experienced.

The words were so confusing that I wondered if I even knew what they were saying but there was one thing that left an impression on me.

“It was like that on the day the pillar of fire rose! “I was supposed to go into the labyrinth but I felt the same way as I did today…”

At first I thought he was mentally ill but if what he said was really just an experience it would be difficult to ignore it.

Because ‘Sixth Sense’ is a real stat in [Dungeon & Stone].

“Okay go back to your seat.”

“Are you leaving then?”

“We cannot recklessly continue the forced march due to groundless anxiety.”

“…I guess so too right?”

“okay. But think about it.”

He left with an expression that said ‘Okay this is probably the best’ and only then did the colleagues around him say something one by one.

“You are an amazing friend.”

It all started with old man Didi a psychic who purified the question ‘Are you crazy?’

“Maybe I received a revelation. “He is a paladin who serves God.”

The wizard Ashed spoke in defense of the guy and Erwen looked somewhat upset.

“What is that person? “Everyone is tired and taking a break but it’s unfortunate.”

“Now calm down.”

As she was comforting Erwen Amelia also came up to me and spoke to me.

“What are we going to do Schuitz? “It didn’t look like he was just dismissing it as nonsense.”

“There is a reason why explorers believe in superstitions.”

“So you’re going to follow what I say?”

“well….”

I’ll have to think about it for a while.

Actually as soon as I heard that I started to have a bad feeling about something.

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Sigh.

With that in mind I looked down at the traffic light ring I was wearing. The ring was still not emitting any light.

However it is too early to be reassured by this alone.

‘Because this ring doesn’t mean you can predict all events.’

The traffic light ring was like that in the game as well.

Even if there is an event nearby it does not activate with a 100% probability and operates randomly.

If the green light comes on something good is bound to happen nearby.

Just because the fire didn’t start doesn’t mean there’s nothing good happening nearby…

‘What should I do?’

It was a time when my worries became deeper.

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

Suddenly the ring activated and produced light.

Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow

I quickly looked down and saw that the color of the light was a very vivid red.

“mister…?”

Leaving aside Erwen’s panicked voice she quickly stood up.

and….

“Everyone get ready to move!”

After taking a break we quickly resumed our movement.

“…I haven’t been able to rest for even 10 minutes yet.”

“The crew is having a hard time.”

The team leaders expressed their concerns but there was nothing they could do.

Rather than experiencing a red event it’s better to just have a little trouble right?

“In formation! “We’re leaving now!”

About 30 minutes had passed since we started marching again.

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The ring’s light went out.

I don’t know what kind of negative event was approaching us but…

I was dumbfounded but it also felt absurd.

‘Sven Farab What on earth is that bastard?’

Is it just a coincidence?

Well no matter how good a person’s sixth sense is how can the radius be wider than the traffic light ring?

Even as he was thinking that he seemed to be genuinely trying to persuade me by saying that he had a good feeling.

Therefore while moving he fell back for a moment and stuck next to the goblin.

“What now? “Are you okay?”

I decided that if I still felt anxious I could just dismiss it as a coincidence.

He doesn’t know about traffic light rings—

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“Oh yes… It’s comfortable to unfold.”

What on earth is this…?

***

7th floor dark continent.

A human male with a physique as stocky as a barbarian bent his back and touched the ground.

“Baekho there are traces that someone has stayed here!”

“okay? “How many people?”

“I think there are more than twenty people but I’m not sure! But what’s clear is that it hasn’t been long since you left!”

A loud shout befitting its large size.

In response the old man muttered briefly while looking like his ears were hurting.

“Maybe it’s them.”

“Them?”

“Isn’t that right? “The ones who broke the eye of the sky and are running away.”

“Ah those guys….”

“Would you like to follow along? “If it were really them they would be able to demand quite a bit from Noark this time.”

“Hmm.”

The blond man who had been pondering the old man’s words while resting his chin on it smiled and stared at one place.

“Meow which one do you think you like?”

A voice full of playfulness.

The beastman woman who asked her question only frowned in displeasure and gave no answer.

“Well you can tell just by looking at the expression. “You mean you don’t like it?”

“…Because time is precious.”

“It’s a waste of time but if you’re from the city I just don’t want to mess with you.”

“….”

“It’s not fun.”

As the conversation between the two ended the warrior who first discovered the traces asked in a quiet voice.

“So what? Are you going to follow me?”

“no. Why bother?”

The blonde man shrugged her shoulders and continued.

“It’s not certain anyway right? “What if I go there and it’s just cubs hunting nearby?”

“It would just be a waste of time. But isn’t it a waste? “If you follow along from now on you will be able to catch up quickly.”

“Okay that’s it. “Something great will happen if we catch them.”

Soon the blond man waved her hand as if he was annoyed and took her chair out of the space and sat down.

“If I met you here by chance I wouldn’t know. I don’t need to follow you and check. Let us mind our own business. Don’t worry about that one. “They will take care of it.”

“If that is what you mean there is nothing we can do.”

“Okay then this story ends here. Let’s take a break eat something and move again. Hey Aures!”

“haha! Just wait a moment! “I’ll cook you delicious meat in no time!”

Soon the smell of grilling meat began to waft around them.

***

Day 60 of entering the labyrinth.

In other words there are 15 days left until the 7th floor is closed.

“I somehow ended up here.”

We arrived at ‘Loser’s Rest’ the field west of ‘Dragon’s Deep’ where the portal is located.

Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow

A black fog that fills the surroundings and does not disperse even in strong winds.

Tens of thousands of old swords stuck in an endless field.

It was a space that boasted a somewhat eerie atmosphere but no one expressed any appreciation for it.

That’s because no one had the leisure to indulge in such sentiments.

“Schuitz we need to keep moving. “If I stay still and get surrounded—”

“I know so be quiet.”

“….”

Hmm did I say it too sharply?

I thought about that later but I didn’t say an apology.

I didn’t have enough time to do that—

“Shuitz don’t be so nervous. “If the commander falls everyone else will inevitably fall.”

I didn’t know that I would find comfort in playing the role of Heo.

I smiled bitterly and sighed.

‘Isn’t it too much of an order to tell me not to be nervous?’

My plan has already gone awry.

Not the south where our allies are but the north the enemy’s sphere of influence.

I thought that if I chose this place I would be able to survive on the principle that it is darkest under the lamp.

But what was it like in reality?

‘Stubborn bastards.’

If you slow down for a moment the chase team will quickly catch up with you.

Because of them we had to keep marching for several days without being able to sleep well let alone rest.

“I don’t understand at all. “How does it know exactly where we go and follow us…”

Kaislan doubts that Noark’s troops followed us without missing us but I know the answer.

That’s because I’ve experienced it once before.

[I heard you could have missed it if you hadn’t sacrificed one more arm?]

In the labyrinth of Larkaz the dragon slayer used Karui’s priest to track us down.

They probably used a similar method this time.

These guys are willing to sacrifice anything to achieve their goal.

“Parab. “How are you feeling now?”

“Oh I think it’s still okay….”

The goblins were largely responsible for the fact that there were no more deaths until we arrived here.

Somehow even if I was resting if a chase team came near I would have noticed it like a ghost.

I was going well but when I cautiously asked if I could go in a different direction the enemies were lying in ambush in front of me.

Since realizing that I have been living with it and letting it walk next to me when I move around.

“Then you can rest a little longer. “If anything goes wrong tell me right away.”

“All right.”

As soon as he said those words he lay down on the floor.

Ha if he’s like that the surrounding area is really safe. I too want to collapse like this and close my eyes for just a moment.

but….

‘I guess I can’t do that.’

After overcoming his weakness he gathered his team leaders and held a leadership meeting.

“Kala Kaislan Jun Akurava. “Let me start by saying I’m sorry.”

“…?”

“I thought that if I came here I would be able to hide out until closing day but I was wrong.”

Was the apology a bit abrupt?

The team leaders looked rather embarrassed and offered words of comfort one by one.

“I don’t think it’s something you need to apologize for.”

“yes. You can tell just by looking at the chase team right? “Even if we had waited longer for the rescue team we wouldn’t have been able to last even a day.”

“If it weren’t for you more people would have died.”

“It’s a shame but I was relieved that I was glad I wasn’t the commander when this situation came up. As I said before a commander is someone who can never be defeated…”

Oh that makes me feel a little lighter.

Actually I’ve been thinking about that a lot lately.

Maybe I should have just waited in Deadwood for a rescue team.

Perhaps we should have headed south and escaped enemy territory even if it meant making many sacrifices.

and….

I wonder if everyone will die because of my wrong choice.

Cooung-

It feels like living with a mountain-sized rock resting on my chest.

But that doesn’t mean you should ignore what you have to do.

Even if it means a bigger rock pressing down on my heart.

“Hmm.”

“You look embarrassed.”

what.

Tuk-tuk.

I patted my knee and spoke to the team leaders.

“Anyway that’s why I called you all to ask your opinion.”

“It looks like you’ve already made your decision.”

Oh that’s right.

Still I’m just thinking about it and not at the level of making decisions arbitrarily.

Therefore…

“You all know that you probably won’t be able to last long even if you hide here.”

Before getting to the main point I laid the groundwork.

“If we don’t keep moving we’ll soon be caught up and surrounded.”

It’s like a shark that can only breathe if it moves forward.

If you stop carelessly the game is over at that moment.

If a full-scale siege is formed we will not be able to escape with our exhausted forces.

thus….

“Where do you plan on going?”

Seeing the team leaders showing their curiosity I tasted bitterly.

“From what you say it seems like you have a designated place.”

It’s just as I said.

There is a designated place.

In fact it was not something I thought of after arriving here but something I had in mind from the planning stage.

Yes to put it simply it was plan B.

It’s a choice I didn’t want to choose unless it was a very dire situation.

“I’m curious. “Where on earth are you trying to move from the current situation?”

I eventually said that option.

“We’re going back to Ice Rock.”

The road that is difficult for us will also be difficult for them.

Just follow me here and see.