Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 415



Episode 415: Eye of the Storm (1)

The 7th floor Ice Rock is back again.

The snow of the glacier which is the very late field there.

“The character has entered a special area.”

「Field effect – Glacial snow is granted.」

“All healing and recovery effects are reversed.”

“The status abnormality [Whisper of Immortality] is granted.”

“In case of death the character is resurrected as undead.”

“Status abnormality [deprivation of opportunity] is granted.”

The frozen air surrounds my lungs.

It seems like the warm sunlight on the 8th floor was a lie.

However we had to move quickly without having time to adapt to the environment that changed in an instant.

“Summon the Naria Troll!”

The Ice Troll takes charge of three sleds one by one and begins to pull them.

The sled contains just 13 days’ worth of food.

If I had requisitioned all the food stored in my personal space it would have been possible for dozens of days but I deliberately brought it in exactly on the closing date.

Not only did we have to fill as much space as possible with combat and exploration supplies…

“To mobile formation!”

Our expedition team currently has 25 members.

Although this is a cold statement I judged that it would be unlikely that there would be a shortage of 13 days’ worth of food.

“Let’s go!”

As soon as the formation was in place we headed back up the glacier snow that had fallen over the course of ten days.

It was like climbing a narrow spiral-shaped uphill road at the edge of a cliff but the speed was faster than before.

Since the portal was opened monsters have stopped appearing here.

At most you will be able to leave the field in 5 days.

The problem is that the chase team will come after you.

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‘Normal guys would just let us go.’

Of course entering Ice Rock requires a lot of preparation.

Thick fur clothing to protect against the cold thermal insulation stones a type of magic tool food and even a sled to carry all of this.

If you are an explorer who usually carries only subspace you will be in big trouble as soon as you enter this place.

but….

‘If he is… he will definitely come.’

It is too early to feel relieved.

Wasn’t it not only my life that was at stake but also the lives of my colleagues and the lives of countless other members of the crew?

We must assume the worst and act accordingly.

Therefore…

plod trudge.

We pick up the pace by leading the crew who are still less tired despite their rest.

About eight hours have passed since then.

“Shuitz!!”

A female mage belonging to the Kaislan team approached me urgently calling my name.

Did she say she was from the 2nd Magic Corps?

I’ve only had a few conversations with her but I remember her clearly because she had a voice and speaking style that was not typical of a soldier.

“Mr. Schuitz! Schuitz! It’s a big deal! “A really really big deal!”

He’s much taller than Raven and looks fine but I can’t figure out why he speaks in this way.

I don’t know but I guess that’s not what’s important right now.

“If it’s a big deal is that it?”

“yes! “The detection magic installed in front of the portal has activated!”

“Yes that’s right….”

This means that they eventually followed them to the Ice Rock.

I was secretly expecting it but I really couldn’t believe it.

“What are the numbers?”

“As soon as the detection magic was activated I switched to mental assimilation mode and watched and there were definitely more than 20 people!”

“What do you mean it’s definitely passed?

“Well… they noticed it earlier than expected. “Because the Mystic Eye was destroyed I couldn’t see anyone else entering.”

Those words made me want to eat without realizing it.

Should I say that I am very disappointed?

It would have been a great help in future decisions if I could at least know how many troops the opponent had.

“How was your performance?”

“Hey are you curious about whether you prepared as thoroughly as we did?”

“okay.”

When I nodded her head the wizard grinned and replied.

“It’s completely sloppy! A thin cape or something over the equipment? Everyone was carrying big backpacks which probably contained food. “It can’t be an expandable backpack so wouldn’t I get hungry and go back soon?”

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At first he was crying but now seeing him smiling like that it looks like he thought this was good news…

Surely this was good news.

‘A cloak is a backpack let alone a cloak… After all what explorer would carry something like a sledge or a cart?’

The load limit for a backpack is clear.

It is impossible to carry 13 days’ worth of food in a backpack in a place where hunger is tripled.

Even the backpack itself acts as a penalty during combat. Not only is it heavy but its size also limits its actions.

There is even a low-level team that has a separate porter in the early stages when it is difficult to find subspace so there is no need to mention the inconvenience.

“i get it. Anyway I confirmed that there is a tracking stand so I’ll install another one here and move on. “Because we need to find out a more accurate scale.”

“yes!”

Soon we stopped for a moment to place another detection spell and resumed our journey as soon as we were done.

I increased my speed even more as I rested.

***

“Mr. Schuitz! Mr. Schuitz!”

It was about six hours later that the wizard from earlier came running out again in a huff.

“The detection magic has worked!”

It was bad news as you could tell just by looking at the innocent wizard’s trembling voice.

“…It’s much faster than I thought.”

The magic that had been installed at a point that had taken eight hours to travel worked in just six hours.

That means they are faster than us.

If the current situation continues they will catch up with us in two days.

“Ah I guess that’s why you don’t have to pull a sled or something over there… I guess that’s why…”

I think I’m starting to understand what kind of mindset they have in chasing us.

Since there is a shortage of food they are probably trying to catch up and end everything as soon as food allows.

“So what is the scale?”

“ah! That was confirmed correctly! “Forty-six people.”

“That’s good news. thanks.”

“Of course it has to be done!”

The female wizard said that and playfully gave a salute.

But did he suddenly remember something to convey?

“Oh right. I….”

The wizard who had turned around after giving her salute turned half a circle and looked at me.

And she cautiously opened her mouth.

“There were some unusual people among them. Just looking at the equipment I must say that I am different from other people… The warlock who was the first to notice my detection magic was one of them.”

“….”

“Of course it’s my subjective judgment so don’t worry too much about it!”

“I understand I’m paying attention.”

“Yes… oh and one more thing! How to do detection magic? Are you using it again?”

“Please. “The scale has been roughly confirmed so we just need to know when it passed by.”

“yes!”

As soon as the wizard finished delivering the message and returned to his seat the goblin next to him muttered in a strange voice.

“Well… Ms. Marone is always so lively.”

What are you saying this bastard?

Do you feel that way even in this situation?

I tried to tell him not to talk nonsense and just look ahead but the continued muttering left me speechless.

“It would be great if I could return alive…”

A lonely voice recited while looking at the wizard’s back.

I had no choice but to agree with this.

“Yes it would be great if I could return alive.”

“….”

The silence between me and the goblin.

Ravien who was walking next to him opened his mouth.

“In that sense Mr. Parab how are you feeling now?”

At first they treated me like an asshole.

Now it’s time to ask first.

After all this woman was also the one who moved next to me and saw Parab’s ghost-like intuition with her own eyes.

“Well… I’m not sure anymore. “Other than just having to keep moving forward no matter how hard it gets.”

“…I see.”

The surrounding air becomes depressing in an instant.

I cleared my throat and changed the subject.

“But Parab why did you join the expedition?”

“…yes?”

“If you have that good sense shouldn’t you be able to avoid things like this?”

Actually I’ve been curious about this for a long time.

During the incident on the first floor she trusted her intuition and avoided the disaster by not entering the labyrinth. Why did she enter the labyrinth this time?

“Actually… I didn’t want to come from the beginning.”

“what?”

“You’re not saying that now for no reason are you?”

“It’s so true. When the Archbishop participated he tried to persuade me by offering rewards but he still wasn’t willing. So I tried to get out by making many excuses…”

“Did you do it?”

“The Archbishop looked at me and sighed. At that time I felt a chill running down my spine so I said I would go quickly. “Isn’t it better to walk a path of thorns than to climb the scaffold?”

“…yes? Execution stand? “I don’t understand.”

“Well… I know she might sound strange if I say this but should I say that I feel like I’m going to die on the spot if I say no? It was like that. “To the point where I thought it would be better to go into the labyrinth.”

“ah….”

“Well now I’m regretting it. Did the Archbishop really want to kill me? ha ha ha….”

Soon the goblin laughed awkwardly and Ravien who had been wondering about the goblin’s intuition was convinced that it was so.

but….

‘It’s a bit strange.’

I felt somewhat out of place.

I can’t say exactly what it is though.

“Parav do you have any idea why you got that feeling from the Archbishop?”

“Hmm I don’t know. I never thought about it… I wonder if they were planning on sending me on another more dangerous mission…”

After that we continued to talk while moving but we never realized the true nature of the discomfort so we stopped chatting to regain stamina and continued our journey.

There is already a lot to think about.

‘At the current rate they will catch up with you in two days.’

This is the same even if the speed is increased further here.

Even so it is certain that they will be caught up before they leave the snow of the glacier.

So what should I do?

What should I do so that my colleagues and other crew members can be a little safer?

My heart is pounding my heart is pounding –

Now just thinking about it was overwhelming.

***

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The sound of a sword being sharpened with a whetstone.

Blah blah blah.

The sound of filling one’s stomach with beef jerky.

“Haha is that really true?”

“yes. Let’s go together later when we return to the city. “Really I didn’t believe you at first?”

Some people get together with friends and have a quick conversation while others sit upright and breathe regularly.

That’s a simple reason.

Everyone has different ways to relax.

“…How about you get some rest too?”

“I’ll be resting here so you can go to your place.”

“but….”

“hurry.”

At my words of command Erwen returned to her seat with her shoulders slumped and I stared out across the dark downhill road.

“They probably paid some attention but was there a need to be so cold-hearted?”

“Don’t cross the line Ravien.”

“…all right.”

Ravien was about to say something but when he saw my expression he immediately kept his mouth shut.

Either way I looked into the darkness endlessly.

“….”

Our current location is in the middle of the glacier’s snow.

As soon as we arrived here the endless uphill journey came to a halt.

Not by will but by someone else’s will.

According to simple calculations the chase team will arrive here in one hour.

My heart is pounding –

My heart is beating vigorously.

Not with anticipation of battle but with anxiety.

“….”

That’s right I’ve tried countless ways to avoid battle over the past time but I haven’t been able to come up with any ingenious means.

The battle itself is a fait accompli that cannot be avoided.

Therefore he ordered a break so that he could get some rest before then.

But is that why?

“haha!”

Saga Square Square-

“….”

Blah blah blah.

That everyday noise that sounds so peaceful feels like a calm breeze before the storm.

And maybe that’s why.

“….”

Not being able to rest properly and staring endlessly into the darkness.

The number of enemies is 46.

The number is twice as large as that of our expedition team.

Moreover according to the wizard ten of the enemies are particularly strong. Looking at the equipment alone it was said that it was not particularly inferior to the dragon slayer?

‘Maybe he was leading some of the guys who were attacking the 8th floor.’

If so it is really dangerous.

If you want to play the role of one person in the 8th floor strategy you need to be at least Amelia level.

If it becomes an all-out war there is no chance of winning.

but….

“….”

There is no other way.

Isn’t battle already inevitable?

No matter how strong the enemy is we have no choice but to do the best we can.

‘Well if I fail everyone will die.’

Whoosh whoosh whoosh.

I shook my head as if to shake off distracting thoughts.

From now on I decided to think as positively as possible.

For example when the enemies are weaker than we expected.

In that case it is actually possible to defeat the enemies here.

Of course there will still be sacrifices…

As soon as we win this expedition ends.

There is no need to climb any further just eat the remaining food and hold on.

Wow.

Yes such cases clearly exist.

therefore….

“Detection magic! “The detection magic has been activated!”

Let’s do it.

“Everyone in formation!”

Beyond that ominously quiet darkness.

We still don’t know what will remain after the storm passes.

“…They are coming!”

There is only one thing we can do.

“Ready for battle!!”

Fighting.