Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 54



Episode 54: Witch’s Forest (1)

“So does that mean they were the marauders back then?”

Lot Miller nodded his head in response to the dwarf’s question. And this made the situation clear.

There would be no such coincidence that the guys who were proudly plundering on the third floor happened to come towards us while being chased by a monster.

“I don’t know who it is but they’re targeting us.”

“I don’t know why but it is. “He’s probably trying to come between us by pretending to be chased.”

Rottmiller who agreed with what I said attached his opinion.

I also had the same thought.

“Then what should I do with my health now?”

How do I do something?

Luckily thanks to Rotmiller we were able to recognize their trick early on.

“I’d better take advantage of this opportunity.”

“Are you using it?”

Misha tilted her head.

However there is not enough time to explain the reason in detail.

It looks like they arrived too.

“Boo lights! “It’s a light!”

As soon as a man shouted three men and women covered in blood and sweat entered the range of our torches.

“If you are not confident in your acting just sit back and watch.”

He whispered and made eye contact with Rotmiller. Then he nodded his head slightly.

As expected I can communicate well with this guy.

Even the dwarf I was worried about seemed to understand exactly what I meant.

Well then let’s get started.

“Don’t come any closer.”

Seeing them running I immediately raised my shield and moved forward to block their path.

“Look at this! The group was wiped out. Please help! “I’ll give you an example…!”

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A desperate yet urgent expression.

This guy is also good at acting.

Well isn’t it natural to be a plunderer?

“Put down your weapons.”

“Bah but there’s a monster behind me!”

A human man in his early thirties pointed behind him.

A group of orcs chasing them beyond the torch radius were staring in this direction.

“Chwi chwiik!”

As the number of people increases it is becoming difficult to approach but we do not know how long this will continue.

So please let us in quickly.

It was obvious that that was what the man was trying to say but so what?

“It’s your choice. “Put down your weapons or get out.”

I spoke stubbornly again and the answer did not come easily.

It would be a pain to do so.

“….”

Because in the labyrinth weapons are equivalent to life.

Perhaps we were secretly suspecting that we had even noticed.

But it still doesn’t matter.

No matter what choice they make we have nothing to lose.

“…put it down.”

As if he had made a decision the mustachioed man dropped his weapon on the floor and the other two followed suit.

‘Have you decided to be greedy?’

While I was satisfied with the choice I was also a little worried. You’re taking this much risk to target us?

There wasn’t even a reason to guess.

“Okay then come back slowly. “If possible everyone stays away.”

“There’s no need to go this far right? “We just want to help…”

“If you want help do as you’re told.”

“i get it.”

Afterwards as they arrived one by one as instructed Rotmiller approached them and checked for the presence of hidden weapons.

“…It doesn’t look like there’s anything that could be a threat.”

“I see. Murad watch over them.”

“Oh I see!”

The dwarf stiffened nodded his head and walked with his arms and legs lined up like a North Korean soldier.

For some reason a sigh escaped me but…

Fortunately looking at their facial expressions they didn’t seem to find anything awkward about their behavior.

“Chwichwiik….”

“Chwiik Chwiik Chwiik-!”

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Afterwards I left the trio of marauders in charge of the dwarves and kept watch over the orcs and it wasn’t long before they turned their backs and left.

The orcs also thought that fighting this large number was too risky.

‘Anyway all the monster bastards are clever.’

Well it’s nothing compared to human babies.

In any case avoiding a useless battle could be seen as good news for us.

It would be very tiring to worry about the battle with the orcs while facing new problems.

“Ugh I thought I was going to die….”

Soon after the group of orcs disappeared the woman who was the number one among the three fell to the floor with a sound of deflation.

But did he come to his senses too late?

She stood up on her floor with an expression of regret and bowed politely towards us.

“ah! My name is Elisha. Thank you for saving us!”

But is it because of the cleavage that is clearly exposed through the torn top?

“Hehehehe. Hikurod Murad.”

The dwarf cleared his throat and turned his head.

He didn’t seem to be acting innocent.

If you see that your head is turned but your eyes are still focused on one place.

“It was Mr. Murad! “Then what is this person’s name?”

“This is Bjorn son of Yandel.”

“Oh I see!”

A woman who introduced herself as Elisa approached me and grabbed my hand.

And she lowered her head again like before.

Of course her cleavage was emphasized this time too.

“Ha I really survived thanks to you! “I wonder what would have happened if I hadn’t met you all…”

It was a bonus that he let out a gasping breath and spat a voice in my face that seemed to tickle my ears.

Now that I see it it seems like the reason why among the three only this one’s shirt was torn a lot was for this purpose…

“Bjorn! “Your eyes are so bright!”

Misha muttered misunderstanding my sincerity.

However she did not bother to resolve the misunderstanding here.

There will be an opportunity for that soon.

“Reveal your names one by one.”

First to remove any suspicion from them we started with a simple census.

The first to introduce himself was a mustachioed man who was presumed to be the leader.

“Hans Argo.”

what?

“…Hans?”

“It’s a common name. I guess there’s someone with the same name?”

“Oh well… something like that.”

I nodded awkwardly.

Hans A died after getting his head cut off by my shield.

I haven’t seen Hans B since I happened to get some advice at a drinking party.

And Hans C whom I met today it looks like this mustachioed man will follow A’s steps.

Anyway enough about this. Next.

“My name is Irita Theisen.”

Theson is a blonde spearman with a tall physique.

His age is estimated to be in his mid-twenties and I can’t find any special features.

If I had to pick one I would say it shows good manners.

“I thought this was the end of the situation but thanks to you I was able to avoid it. Thank you again.”

As Tayson bent his waist to 90 degrees Elisa made a fuss in her characteristic natural tone.

“Really! “If it weren’t for you I don’t know what situation we would have been in by now… Rheatlas must have helped us!”

“Leatlas?”

Rotmiller froze at one word.

Then he spoke carefully to Elisa.

“Perhaps… So Miss Elisa—”

“Oh I didn’t tell you my last name yet. My name is Elisa Behenk. As you can see…”

Elisha trailed off checked her own attire and then looked down on her face.

The original white outfit was torn here and there and covered in sweat and dirt.

“…Not as you can see? But for now we are serving Lord Leatlas!”

“her!”

“You really were a priest.”

The dwarf simply let out a short exclamation while Lot Miller closed his eyes and briefly made the sign of the cross in front of Elisa.

Wow this guy is good at acting.

“The star that rises at dusk will guide us….”

“Yes the star that rises in the twilight will guide us.”

Did you think it was finished rice?

Elisha also smiled brightly faced him and made the sign of the cross. And with that the wary air suddenly lightened.

Well at least it must have seemed that way to them.

‘We all know he can’t really be a priest—’

“Elisa if it’s okay with you could you take a look at my wounds?”

what?

“sorry! “I should have helped you with that first…”

Are you sure this is not an impersonation but a real priest?

While I was flinching at the unexpected development Hans C lifted his shirt to show me the stab wound.

Then Elisha recited her prayer spell and brought her hand which began to glow white to her wound.

But what about it?

Ssaaaa-

The wound really healed in an instant.

It was a truly divine power that could not be disagreed with even though she watched everything with suspicion.

How can you be sure if you’ve never seen it?

First of all not only was the sound different from the potion but you can also see the expression on Hans C’s face over there.

Isn’t it so gentle as if there isn’t any pain at all?

“The star that rises at dusk will guide us….”

Was it equally an unexpected development?

Rottmiller who was embarrassed for a moment soon regained his senses and continued to make the sign of the cross.

A reaction like a sentient being who has witnessed a miracle right in front of his eyes.

It seemed a bit excessive to me but in fact given the structure of the worldview this is probably a common reaction.

Just as other races grow up in sacred places most human children learn to read and build knowledge through temples from a young age.

The weight of the name Shingwan is different.

“ah! “So can I get my weapons back now?”

Elisha asked naturally.

The way he spoke was as if he had finally realized that he had no weapon. Perhaps showing divine power was a stepping stone to this end.

The reason I boldly chose to throw away my weapon earlier was probably because I believed in this.

But what should I do with this?

“You can’t do that.”

“yes yes?”

I acted naturally as I stared at her with her bewildered expression. There’s no need to reveal that you already know his identity.

“I know that you are a true priest. But so what?”

I am a barbarian who believes in ancestral spirits.

Since I didn’t receive anything from the priests it’s not strange to react like this.

Soon Elisa smiled awkwardly and looked at Rotmiller and Dwarki who were humans.

It looks like he’s trying to ask for help somehow…

I stubbornly took my time.

“Weapons are returned only when they leave after receiving compensation from them.”

“Bo compensation?”

“Why are you surprised? No matter whether you are a priest or something as long as you enter the labyrinth you are an explorer. “You have to follow customs.”

“Oh yes… I heard there is such a custom. Then… how much can I give you?”

I pretended to think for a moment and then spoke.

“It would be about 2 million stones.”

“…What what?”

Elisha asks again as if he heard wrong.

But I was proud.

“I guess that’s not an unreasonable request?”

Cancer is good enough.

I heard that in return for saving the lives of those who are serious they steal all their equipment.

“Don’t regret it think of it as the price of your life.”

“But… we don’t have that much money?”

I already know that.

What kind of people carry cash with them as they enter the labyrinth?

Now that we have the expected answer it is time to make the next move.

“I won’t ask you to reduce the price. At least go outside—”

“No. I don’t believe anything unless it comes from my own people. “If you don’t have money pay in kind.”

“…in kind?”

“Well I guess the armor that guy has will suffice.”

When I pointed my index finger at Hans C Hans frowned. However after exchanging glances with Elisa a few times she sighed deeply.

“Wow if you save your life like this it won’t be a loss. Instead there are conditions. “I will take care of you tonight until our fatigue subsides.”

“good night.”

I nodded willingly.

The intention is clear but it’s not really a promise to keep anyway so what can’t you do?

“Irita can you help me?”

“That’s right.”

Hans C who took off his heavy armor with the help of Changjae next to him handed the equipment to Rotmiller.

Okay first of all I took off one cub’s armor.

‘I think I’ll start by taking everything I can at this point…’

“Well now that we’ve paid the price will you give us our weapons back?”

I couldn’t hold back any longer and smiled brightly.

To be honest I never thought it would turn out this well…

“…Why are you smiling?”

Hans C looked at me and asked with a stern face.

I didn’t bother to answer.

Just as I didn’t clear up Misha’s misunderstanding that my eyes were gloomy when looking at Elisa earlier.

Because you will soon know even if I don’t tell you.

“Hey Yandel? “If you ask for more here we’ll be in trouble too—”

“Oh that won’t happen.”

I replied and hit Elisa on the head with my mace.

Wow!

“Eh Elisa!!!”

In any game it is a national rule to break the healer’s head first.