Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 438



Episode 438 (4)

At first it was just a strange feeling.

However as I stood there blankly after Lee Baek-ho left it slowly dawned on me.

“after….”

You really went.

A bastard until the end.

‘What’s the buzz there pop…’

Still I feel like I can live a bit now.

I was so excited earlier that I didn’t even feel tired.

“….”

It really feels like the words are draining me.

My head hurts so much that it can’t be compared to when I was a college student and stayed up all night drinking coffee for more than three days.

‘Wait a minute is that why that kid didn’t turn his head or anything?’

Oh I don’t know.

What does it matter?

dump.

I collapsed and sat down on the sofa.

I desperately needed a mental break.

but….

‘You can rest later.’

Instead of a head that doesn’t work well I recite out loud what needs to be done.

“…Let’s start with recovery before it’s too late.”

From the first reunion to the last time he ran away.

I look back on my conversation with him in detail.

This is the usual routine when something happens.

But is it because my head feels so stiff that it feels like it’s going to burn?

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I can’t clearly remember the changes in his eyes and facial expressions during the conversation.

“Oh my head hurts….”

The restoration process was similar to stepping on the accelerator in a car that had run out of gas.

I have a lot of will to move forward but my brain is becoming more and more dull.

So we focused on checking only the most important parts.

[Is your brother really Bjorn Yandel?]

The bait he threw.

[You and I are in a relationship right? I can tolerate that much. Cancer?]

As soon as he found out that it was Bjorn Yandel he willingly gave up Misha.

[There is a button here. And if you just press that button you can immediately return to the world you came from.]

The expectations he had for me that he openly showed.

and….

[You’re lying while looking into your eyes.]

The disappointment was as great as the expectations.

‘There was a lot….’

The thoughts I was recovering slowly became blurry.

Maybe I was a little satisfied.

I didn’t see any benefit.

There was no loss.

At least today.

‘…I was planning to reveal that he was Bjorn Yandel anyway.’

Originally I had planned to secretly reveal my true identity and then demand Missha’s return based on my friendship.

If that didn’t work I planned to threaten him.

If I say that I was the one who opened the ban it could also imply that I can cut it again.

Well somehow I couldn’t even bring it up.

[Quickly untie the blade. Otherwise you’ll really be left alone here.]

Lee Baek-ho who had hoped to return here even after wreaking havoc in the city thought it was a somewhat effective threat.

‘…But why did Baekho Lee go to such lengths to try to free Ben?’

A question like that suddenly occurred to him but he didn’t think about it deeply.

Well how do you know what’s inside that guy?

I guess he misses hanging out with Koreans.

“….”

I closed my eyes and just let the accident take its course.

‘What does he expect from me in the first place?’

I didn’t understand it a bit.

Of course.

[Instead help me later when I break through the 10th floor.]

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It’s nice to be overrated but honestly is Bjorn Yandel that good?

‘Well it’s not strange to have such expectations just by looking at the growth…’

There is a catch to that.

Wasn’t it in the Gnome Tree that he realized that Bjorn Yandel was an evil spirit?

[For your information the next time we meet we will be strangers?]

At the time the guy was cool about it.

He drew a line without even attempting to build rapport.

but….

‘As expected it’s strange….’

If you simply judged that ‘Bjorn Yandel’ wasn’t worth that much at the time.

What’s different now?

In terms of growth alone that time was at a level that made no sense and it was a time when people had just gained fame were called heroes and were even given noble titles—

[You’ve been very nice to me since we first met!]

For a moment one of Lee Baek-ho’s words flashes through my mind.

‘From the beginning…?’

Yes he was good to me from the beginning.

If so what is the reason?

“Because it’s Lee Hansu not Bjorn Yandel.”

No this is wrong.

[I believe you you are Korean.]

So because you’re Korean?

Well this is ambiguous.

Maybe it was just one condition.

Because he’s been waiting for over 3 years on an empty Korean channel.

Waiting for Koreans who might not come.

‘…Would someone who was so serious about his goal waste his time just because he was lonely?’

Well I don’t think that’s the case either.

To begin with Hyeonbyeol was also Korean but she was harsh when dealing with me.

So what is it?

Why on earth did Baekho Lee have no choice but to be nice to me from the beginning?

“This is crazy.”

I opened my closed eyes and jumped up.

And after looking at the mirror on the wall without thinking I realized something.

“nickname.”

Yes it’s a nickname.

A nickname I created by simply adding one more spelling to the original one without knowing that it had become famous in the community.

[Elfnunna]

As expected there is nothing other than that nickname.

Until now Lee Baek-ho has never mentioned this nickname so it was late to remember it.

‘No it’s already strange that you haven’t even said a word…’

Just look at the ‘newbie room’ you entered for the first time with this nickname.

[Elf sister?!]

[The person who wrote the crazy stat summary?]

[Uh… wasn’t that person from the game company?]

[After all he was Korean! Did you know I would do that?]

Everyone who saw me made a fuss.

[I think he’s a fan of him.]

In the case of GM they didn’t make a fuss but they were happy to mention their name.

[Anyway the sense of coming up with a nickname…]

Even Hyunbyeol who knew nothing about ‘Elf Sister’ frowned when she saw my unusual nickname.

But Baekho Lee was missing that obvious thing.

He’s that playful guy who probably likes farting and dinosaurs the most in the world.

‘You didn’t say anything when you saw this nickname…?’

Not sure yet but maybe.

Maybe he was waiting for that guy.

From that day until now.

Hiding your true feelings with a smiling face—

“excuse me….”

The moment my thoughts reached that point I heard a noise coming from the side.

“Oppa what are you doing when you look in the mirror…?”

It was a wise farewell.

***

‘The white tiger problem… Let’s think about it while our brains are still intact…’

In the end I couldn’t even rest much.

Should I just jump out like this?

“…I was thinking naughty thoughts just now.”

“…I didn’t.”

Yes it’s a bit funny to cause trouble just because I’m having a bit of a hard time.

“Hmm that’s exactly what my expression looked like….”

“I said no. “More than that you treated Baekho so badly so why do you use anti-respect towards me?”

“What are you saying? “Once again.”

Soon Hyeonbyeol looked down at me with a pitiful expression and sat down next to me on the sofa.

A seat one space away from a total of three sofas.

“There are a lot of seats so why are you sitting there vaguely?”

“Oh there is a line between me and you. “You can’t go any further than this.”

…It looks like he was really offended by my request to leave the room.

If that’s the case say no.

“….”

“….”

The silence continues without anyone speaking first.

In fact my relationship with Hyeonbyeol almost felt like this.

Even though we were together it wasn’t noisy and that quiet silence felt more comfortable than when we were alone.

Oh of course that means it was like that when we were in a relationship.

‘…It’s so uncomfortable.’

In the end I couldn’t stand it anymore and opened my mouth first.

“Hyeonbyul.”

“yes.”

“…Why aren’t you saying anything?”

While saying that I glance to the side and see not me but a profile with his eyes fixed on the fireplace.

Hyeonbyeol answered without even looking at me.

“Because you look tired.”

“…huh?”

“That’s just the expression on his face. Should I say it’s like when my brother came home from work completely broken?”

From what I can see it seems like it’s incomparably harder than back then.

Hyeonbyeol who gave such a compliment glanced at me.

“…why? “Do you bother me by chatting next to you?”

“no.”

“is it so? “Then I will endure it.”

“You can’t stand it?”

“Actually there are so many things I want to ask but I’m just barely holding back. “I don’t want to burden my brother.”

uh….

so?

That’s right….

“thanks…?”

“…what.”

She said thank you at best but Hyeonbyeol coldly turned her head away.

…You’re embarrassed.

It’s not like I said anything unreasonable.

I’m embarrassed for no reason.

“…Then I’ll get some rest.”

“yes.”

Honestly she felt like she was going to die from exhaustion so she decided to receive Hyeonbyeol’s consideration.

She honestly felt like she was going to die from exhaustion.

It was an overuse of killing myself but this was the first time I was exposed to such a terrible killing.

“….”

“….”

So the peaceful silence continues.

For a moment it felt like I had returned to Earth.

The only thing that has changed is that instead of the sound of Hyeonbyeol turning the pages you can hear the sound of wood burning in the fireplace.

How long did that time last?

Tapping crackling crackling-

I slowly opened my eyes hearing the sound of sparks flying.

“Are you awake?”

“Oh uh….”

She was a little surprised.

You can fall asleep even in the spiritual world.

Somehow I feel like I’m a little tired…

“How long has it been?”

“About 1 hour and 30 minutes.”

Phew then there must still be time until the round table.

“Does it look better now?”

“Thank you.”

“Then let me begin.”

“huh?”

Starting? what?

I was able to understand the question right away without any further questions.

“Oppa what on earth is that guy?”

A question that seems to have been waiting for you.

“Him?”

“I mean Lee Baek-ho. “It’s him right?”

The context was a bit strange but it wasn’t difficult to understand what was being said.

I was just a little surprised.

“that’s right.”

Hyeonbyul also knew about Lee Baekho.

Hyeonbyeol who received an affirmative answer nodded her head with a look that said yes.

“For some reason I could see a sparkle in your eyes.”

“Wait a minute Hyunbyeol. “Did you do that even though you knew who he was?”

“So? Is there a problem? “It doesn’t matter how strong the opponent is outside it doesn’t matter here right?”

“Well that’s true in theory but….”

Looking at this I definitely feel like a newbie.

I think we need to educate people in advance before they go somewhere and make mistakes.

“That’s not necessarily true. “There are skills that can only be used here.”

Afterwards I explained ‘living’ to Hyunbyeol.

“The soul and the soul are linked. So the intangible energy is amplified and transmitted to the other person. “I understand that…”

As Hyeonbyeol has always been a quick learner he seemed to understand the theory vaguely but he didn’t seem to be able to grasp the reality.

“Honestly I don’t know. Fear of dying? “Do you think that could cause problems in reality?”

Actually what Hyeonbyeol said was not wrong.

As a member of the Round Table Fox’s only way to survive was to put a little pressure on the other party.

“I can’t explain in words what it feels like.”

“Isn’t it just because you lack the ability to express yourself?”

How many novels have I read?

Still it won’t be as good as this one.

“Oh it would be faster to experience it myself.”

This is a suggestion that I would never have made if it weren’t for Hyeonbyeol.

Isn’t she already recovering from her lack of mental strength?

I feel like I want to put it off until later and take a rest.

but….

‘Still it’s Hyeonbyeol.’

Cancer I can handle that much.

“Then you do it?”

“Now wait! “Think about it—”

What are you worrying about?

This would be much faster and more accurate.

I started living right away hoping that Hyeonbyeol wouldn’t make a mistake outside.

“…Tsk!”

The change was immediate.

“Just that… just….”

Hyeonbyeol has a painful expression on her face as does everyone except Baekho Lee.

‘That Baekho guy was fine.’

Yes fortunately my life was broken—

“Stop… do… go…!”

ah….

I just wanted to give you a little taste.

“….”

It’s ruined.

***

Was it really that shocking to experience life for the first time?

‘It’s not even that much…’

Even though she only had a small taste Hyeonbyeol complained of extreme fatigue.

“But… I understand what you mean… I also understand why there can be aftereffects even if you return to reality.”

“Oh I’m glad to hear that—”

“But next time I’ll be angry. “If you do something like this without asking my will.”

“I understand.”

“…Oppa are you angry at me for something?”

“no? I don’t have any? why?”

“ha….”

Why have people become so strange?

Hyeonbyeol who was muttering like that said that his head hurt so much that he needed to go out and rest and quickly asked a few questions.

The first one was this.

“You know about your brother Bjorn Yandel right?”

As soon as he heard it his backbone felt cold.

what? Could it be that he too has sensed my identity and is watching me like Lee Baek-ho?

As for the result fortunately it wasn’t.

“…You know right?”

“is it so? Then do you know that too? “Is Bjorn Jandel really an evil spirit or not?”

“Oh well…? “I’ve never met you before…”

“Hmm really?”

I cautiously asked back saying that Hyeonbyeol had quenched her appetite as if she was disappointed.

“But… why Bjorn Yandel?”

“Oh because of work. “You have to know for sure whether it is an evil spirit or not so that you can make future plans.”

What are your plans afterward?…

I feel anxious somewhere.

It seemed like Hyeonbyeol was working as an office worker and not an explorer.

[After becoming financially free my next goal was to gain power.]

Finding a way to return through power.

At that time I thought it was just a means for Hyeonbyeol.

but….

[Recently I caught a pretty high line.]

Who is the ‘high-ranking person’ mentioned at that time?

If that high-ranking person is a marquis…

“Hyeonbyul.”

“…yes?”

“Who are you working for now?”

Hyeonbyeol frowned at my question which had lost all sense of playfulness.

“Oppa I remember that we decided to draw a proper line on that issue—”

“Things have changed since then.”

“…yes?”

“Maybe I’ll kill you by mistake.”

“….”

“So tell me. who is this?”

When I asked again in a low voice Hyeonbyeol looked at me intently.

and….

“Countess Peprock.”

She sighed and opened her mouth.

It was a name I didn’t expect at all.

It is welcome that names such as the Marquis of Tercerion or the Duke don’t appear…

“…Countess Peprock?”

I never thought I’d hear this name here.

“yes. “We met by chance and now I’m working under him.”

Full name: Ragna Litanyel Peprok.

A librarian and wizard who visited every day.

One of the members of the ‘Friends Club’ who regularly participated in the newbie days when the information of Level 7 Administrator Shavin Emure was valuable.

“Are you done now?”

“uh.”

There were a lot of things I wanted to ask but it was a bit too much to ask more here so I just nodded at her.

Yes I confirmed that you are not affiliated with the Marquis right?

Right now Hyeonbyeol and I have no hostility.

I’m satisfied with that for now—

“Anyway brother.”

At that time Hyeonbyeol placed her hand on the middle section of the sofa and said.

“This time too….”

“…uh?”

“In the end did you cross the line first?”

Without any time to reply Hyeonbyeol stood up placing her hand on the sofa.

“Then see you next month. “I’m so tired today.”

Afterwards Hyeonbyeol left the chat room after saying those words and since I no longer needed to be here she returned outside.

and….

[03:07]

As I lay down on the bed and rested for a while the time came.

“Whoa….”

I feel like I just want to log out at this point and go to sleep.

but….

Flash-!

Yes no matter how tired you are you can’t miss this.