Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 49



Episode 49: Colleague (3)

Shiny appearance and beautiful blonde hair.

Height in the mid 160’s and a skinny anchovy-shaped body.

An 8th-level wizard who knows how to use life and administrative magic several types of curses and cold magic.

Riole Warb Dwalki.

He was a man whose scent became stronger the more he talked to him.

‘Sir aren’t you actually a wizard?’

Suddenly I had this suspicion so I checked everything but to my surprise it turned out that he was indeed a wizard.

And when he looks back he didn’t even lie.

My uncle only said that he was the baroness’s third brother but he did not say that he was a nobleman.

Well you probably know the map lines.

Impersonating a noble is a serious crime for which there is no excuse even if it means immediate execution.

“So what do you think? “Did you pass?”

After much deliberation I decided to add him to the team.

“…From now on you will be our colleague.”

“Haha! “It went well and since it was my first time I wanted to join a team with as many fighters as possible.”

A personality full of bravado and boastfulness.

And I have no experience exploring labyrinths yet.

These two parts are okay but…

Still isn’t he a wizard?

There was no request to increase the distribution and he said he would follow orders in the labyrinth so it seemed like he could control it well at this level.

‘Because all cheap items have a story.’

Moreover if it became known that there was a wizard on the team it was clear that the applicants’ specifications would increase further.

Well the wizard’s personality doesn’t appear on paper does it?

“I will contact you again when the rest of my colleagues are rescued.”

“I understand. See you then.”

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Afterwards when Dwalki left the dwarf who had been frozen throughout the conversation let out a long breath.

“Isn’t it amazing? Even though he is a wizard and a nobleman he is so humble…”

I answered sincerely.

“Hikuro the really great thing is you.”

It was 100% pure and sincere.

***

The subsequent city life routine was simple.

Aside from visiting Raven’s lab once a week I wake up at 7 a.m. eat a quick meal and then go straight to the library.

“Parsitiev.”

“Then good luck.”

“….”

I’ve been seeing her almost every day for two months now but I haven’t had a proper conversation with this female librarian yet.

Growling-!

Usually when I eat a meal and read a book every 4 hours it is closing time.

But I have an appointment today so I’ll pass.

As she was about to leave a little earlier than closing time the librarian suddenly spoke to her first.

“I have something to ask you.”

“…what?”

“Why do you always wear armor when you come to the library?”

Ah that’s what I was curious about.

I answered honestly.

“What if I leave it at the inn and someone steals it?”

“…I understand if that’s the reason.”

As soon as she finished answering the librarian closed her eyes as if her business was over.

“I thought you were completely indifferent to others but it seems that’s not necessarily the case?”

I felt lost for some reason so I added what she said and the librarian faintly showed her displeasure on her face.

“Complaints continue to come in from other users. “I can’t read the book because I’m worried about you.”

“…Is that so?”

“yes. If you are done with your business here would you mind leaving without disturbing me?

Disturbance?

That’s right if I go he’ll go to bed right away.

I want to say something but if I bother them for no reason and get banned from entering it would be a pain in the ass.

As if running away I left the library and headed to the meeting place.

It was a little after 9 p.m.

“think! Bjorn! “Why are you so late today!”

“I’m sorry I couldn’t find it because it was too small.”

“ha ha ha! The jokes have increased! “Sit down quickly!”

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The number of times I met a dwarf and drank alcohol in the evening increased.

The frequency is about three to four times a week.

Of course we don’t meet this often just to socialize but we always discuss the team when we meet.

“So how was the person you met this time?”

“He was a serious and trustworthy friend.”

No nothing like that.

How was your skill?

“ah! It wasn’t as bad as I feared. “I have a long career as an explorer and I think one person can do it in any situation.”

“I see.”

“…I don’t want to ask but what do you think?”

After thinking for a moment he nodded and the dwarf’s complexion brightened.

“Thank goodness. I was wondering what would happen if you said no this time too. “There’s not much time left now right?”

In that sigh I could feel the distress of the dwarf who was practically the leader of the pants team.

Actually he had to suffer the most.

Let’s praise praise.

It doesn’t cost any money right?

“Thank you for your hard work Hikuro. After all you are a great team leader. “I chose you well.”

“Hahaha! Is that so?”

“Of course. Is there any team leader who respects the opinions of team members like you? Don’t lose your original intention and just keep doing it like you are now. Then you will be able to become a great team leader unlike that idiot who kicked you out.”

“Haha! Are you really going to give this friend a boost too? “I was worried because it was my first time playing a role like this but I’m glad I had you!”

My heart suddenly swelled at those words.

He was a dwarf who once expressed discomfort with my frequent interference. But how can he become such a great team leader?

“In that sense you buy the alcohol today!”

“…also? “Didn’t I buy it last time too?”

“I repeat a good team leader should not be stingy in these areas!”

“It’s not that I’m petty…!”

Exactly one week left until the labyrinth opens.

“Okay I’ll buy it today! “The team has finally gathered together but is the cost of alcohol a problem?”

Finally the team was complete.

***

Games and reality are different.

Just because the team is complete doesn’t mean you can just enter the labyrinth. There are things that need to be handled separately.

First all team members gather together and face each other.

We had a debate about how many floors we would go to where the main hunting ground would be and whether the distribution was fair as explorers who are the embodiment of money.

After that if there are no problems we register as an official team in the guild and finally work together every day to organize the exploration plan.

‘It passed in an instant.’

The busiest week since waking up in Bjorn Jandel’s body has passed.

And then the long-awaited moment came.

“I entered the crystal cave on the first floor.”

A crystal cave on the first floor of the labyrinth softly surrounded by bright colored light.

“Oh my! “This place is a labyrinth!”

Unlike the past days when I was alone or with just two people there were five men and women around me including me.

These are the new team members who will be joining us on this journey.

Let me introduce them one by one—

“Re-eight!”

“evil! Fuck! “My eyes!”

The name of this blonde Bisil who cast a blinding spell before her eyes could adjust is Riole Warb Dwalky.

Dwalki Saeki for short.

“This bastard turned—”

I was so annoyed that I was about to say something but the dwarf intercepted me.

“Dwalki save your magic power as much as possible.”

“Hmm but is it this dark?”

“It’s very bright at this level in the labyrinth. “If it’s really dark you can just light a torch.”

“Then I understand.”

It is a change that occurred over time.

The dwarf also realized that Dwalki was not a nobleman and began to treat him comfortably.

And for some reason we became quite close to him.

The dwarf pretends not to be himself but whenever Dwalki Saeki does something stupid he takes care of it which is not a characteristic of their relationship.

“What did you bring with you when you came to the labyrinth? “Just in case someone is a beginner I’ll give it to you quickly and put it in my bag.”

“I will not decline your meticulous consideration.”

That was when the dwarf was taking care of Dwalki and looking after him as usual.

A high-pitched cheerful voice was heard.

“Team leader shouldn’t we move quickly?”

Misha Karlstein.

As you can tell from the triangular ears sticking out on top of her head she is a beastman explorer.

She is 25 years old and is in her fifth year of exploration.

She is around 170 cm tall thin and long and her haughty impression combines to create a cold atmosphere….

“Stop playing around and hurry up.” “I want to hit the monsters’ heads quickly.”

She has a strange habit of mumbling only the endings of her words.

She claims that her pronunciation problem is unavoidable due to the structure of the beast-human race but this is the first time she has seen a child with such poor pronunciation.

Oh and one more feature.

“Haha! “It’s the name of the princess. I wonder if it’s true!”

“Hey! “I told you not to do it because you’re a princess!”

“Still you are the daughter of the Red Miao tribe chief so how can you do that?”

“Kill me! “You dwarf!”

Misha Karlstein is the princess of the Red Miao tribe one of the five great tribes.

Was she the thirteenth or fifteenth time?

I don’t remember her until the order in which she came into the world.

She doesn’t need to be treated special or anything.

In the first place she is a princess compared to human society but she is not a real princess.

Rather there are other people you need to be careful of.

“Murad stop it. “Even if it’s just a joke she doesn’t hate it that much.”

Brown Rottmiller.

Race: Human Age: 34 years old.

Although he is only a 7th grader his career spans a whopping 8 years.

Even though the explorer industry is very meritocratic he is the most experienced among us.

Maybe that’s why even the dwarf takes a step back every time he says something.

“Hmm that was a little harsh right? “I will be more careful from now on.”

“Nice looking dwarf—”

“The same goes for Ms. Karlstein. Amman is so angry that it’s okay for him to call the team leader a bastard kill him etc.?”

“…I was wrong.”

Personally I like him the most among the team members.

In a way he’s the only sane person on this team.

Well the downside is that it is difficult to deal with unlike other team members.

“Can she leave quickly before Murad’s journey is delayed any further?”

“Oh please.”

“From now on everyone follow me carefully.”

Just as the car was about to leave Dwalki opened his mouth.

“Wait a minute wouldn’t it be better for Bjorn or Hikurod to take the lead? “He is a warrior by name and character…”

“You will need help from the third floor but until then you can do it on your own.”

Honestly I don’t know what he’s worried about.

Rotmiller is a professional explorer.

And he survived in the labyrinth for 8 years.

‘The explorer rating is low compared to the period but…’

I rather appreciate that part.

In eight years he would have experienced quite a few things but he is still alive and well.

Not by force but by using your other strengths.

‘I guess that’s why I’m serious about everything and have an inflexible personality.’

Afterwards under the guidance of Rotmiller we moved forward destroying the monsters that appeared from time to time and finally reached our destination.

The outermost part of the first floor commonly called the dark zone.

Even though I ran the shortest distance without getting lost the portal had already been opened by another explorer.

“As expected there were passengers this time too.”

“Don’t blame yourself. “Because you have done well enough.”

“Murad that’s no reason not to try. “If he doesn’t feel resentful of his own shortcomings that means his life as an explorer is over.”

“Is that so?”

For reference it took about 10 hours to get here.

Although I couldn’t say it in front of the passionate Rotmiller this is a very respectable record for an ordinary exploration team. Aren’t we a running team aiming for portal opening experience?

To be honest I didn’t expect him to find the portal so easily.

‘I’m not even a leader but I’m still struggling to find my way…’

On the other hand I think it would be okay to look forward to other abilities that we haven’t seen yet.

This kind of regret also blooms in a corner.

‘If it had been Ainar or Erwen she would have been able to get unlocking experience as well.’

Dimensional instability phenomenon.

By using the method which I myself called a ‘bug’ for short it is possible to receive unconditional portal opening experience points.

However this is a method that can at least be used when security can be maintained through a ‘promise’ or ‘oath’.

‘Let’s save that for later… until a truly reliable team is created. Anyway I’m not in a hurry to gain experience right now.’

I take a deep breath and shake off any remaining regrets.

The dwarf shouted loudly.

“Well then let’s go in!”

The dwarf stepped into the portal first and I immediately followed suit.

‘I hope nothing bad happens this time…’

Is this too much of a wish?

“You have entered the beast’s den on the second floor.”

The real journey has begun.