Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 58



It seems like conversation won’t work. Episode 58: Rules for Survival (1)

“How did that woman follow me! “Didn’t I say that the Witch’s Forest was safe?”

Misha shouted with a tired look on his face.

“Persistent bitch!”

I also agree.

However if we were to make a reasonable guess about the current situation rather than just swearing…

Once we entered the witch’s forest that bitch wouldn’t have been able to chase us down on her own.

So they must have been looking for an explorer they could use.

Playing the role of a poor priest who lost his companions to vicious marauders.

“Look there seems to be some misunderstanding. “That woman is Karui’s priest—”

“What! “Now I see that they are not just plunderers but followers of an evil evil spirit!”

“No it’s not us it’s that woman—”

“Hurry offer up her head and face God’s condemnation!”

Soon the dwarf tried to talk but the man whose brain was pickled under God’s protection could only understand what he wanted to hear.

“Mr. Davis! Bring down the mace of God upon these wicked people! Only then will my comrades who are wandering in the Nine Heavens be able to let go of their resentment and return to God’s embrace!”

At the same time as Elisa’s shout the opposing group of explorers simultaneously took out their weapons.

And it’s the same for us too.

In conversations between explorers there are times when fists speak louder than words.

“Don’t worry about injuries just focus on defeating your enemies! “May Leatlas’ blessing be with you!”

When we told him to roll like a dog and say he’ll do the heel the leader of the opposing team rolled his eyes and rushed at us.

Shouting out my signature fucking slogan.

“Let the star that rises in the twilight guide us!”

To be honest it was difficult to understand why they would go to such lengths to help that bitch.

I understand that he appears to be a devout believer but there’s no need for other colleagues to be like that too—

“Don’t hesitate! “If we just kill them our team will also gain a priest!”

“Oooooh!”

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Ah that was it.

They are trying to kill us for practical reasons not religious reasons.

Now that I see it it seems like it’s a reward and that bitch has promised various things…

Okay I understand the situation to some extent.

Kuung-!

I shouted as I blocked the leader’s ax with my shield.

So-called sowing seeds of discord.

“You idiots! “If a priest comes in who will leave the team?”

These bastards were a 5-person team from the beginning.

In other words when a priest comes in one cub has to be kicked out of the team.

As I pointed this out from the beginning the leader cub shouted in confusion.

“Do not be swayed by evil words!”

What is evil gab?

Just looking at it it seems like I haven’t even thought about this part.

“Huh?”

As if to prove this the four explorers excluding the leader paused for a moment.

Unfortunately that time didn’t last long.

“Hmm but I guess it’s not me?”

“Heh isn’t that something we can think about later?”

“Any one of us could die today.”

“I’m a priest and it doesn’t matter. “If we just sell that equipment we’ll be able to play for a year.”

Who the fuck isn’t a bunch of explorers?

Each and every one of these reasons seems like a fucking psychopath.

All you need is a cause and money right?

‘Yes it’s good that it’s consistent.’

I built a shield wall with the dwarf and analyzed the opponent’s strength.

‘Three melee fighters two ranged fighters and one priest in cosplay…’

As the explorers who came to the Witch’s Forest it is safe to say that there is almost no difference in level between them and us.

Even the number of people is one more.

This time there was nothing to judge.

Considering that Elisa couldn’t bring out her evil spirit powers because she was cosplaying it was clearly a disadvantageous situation.

However if we try to come up with a strategy…

‘I guess we’ll have no choice but to kill him with a surprise attack.’

Therefore I called the wizard.

“Dwalky!”

There was no need for long words.

“10 seconds! “Just wait 10 seconds!”

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Now that I still have time as soon as I call his name Dwalki answers.

However does it mean that eating Jjambap is the same thing over there?

“It’s a wizard! “There is a wizard on the other side!”

The other side also recognizes Dwalki’s presence and launches a concentrated attack.

Me and the dwarf were able to cover the three melee warriors but…

Hehehe!

It is physically impossible to block arrows and projectile skills flying towards Dwalki while he is chanting.

But I wasn’t too worried.

Aren’t we also a ‘team’ of explorers?

I don’t have to try to do everything myself.

“Ugh!”

Misha struck down the flying arrow with his dagger and Rotmiller blocked the projectile with his shield.

And at the same time the order was completed.

“Lol Warb Dwalki casted the level 8 attack magic [Ice Lance].”

It’s not a reinforced ice spear but it doesn’t matter.

The opponent isn’t even a large monster.

At this level you can send someone back to the arms of God in one hit.

Of course this is assuming that it hits the critical spot.

Whiiiiiiik-!

Be prepared to shoot magic at people not monsters.

The time to demonstrate that determination came much sooner than expected.

What decision will Dwalki make?

Kwaang-!

The concerns were for naught and the ice spear was fired aiming precisely at Elisa’s head.

But unfortunately it didn’t hit.

This was the reason why explorers were more difficult than monsters.

“Wow that was dangerous. Are you okay?”

“yes yes! Thank you for saving me!”

I knew that her magic was shooting out and I also knew that there was a high possibility that it would target her her priest.

Therefore there was no reason not to stop it.

An explorer who crossed the 3rd floor and headed to the 4th floor must have that much physical strength.

‘…After all people are the most annoying.’

It’s not easy.

Just as Rotmiller and Misha were able to successfully protect Dwalki the opponent also does not suffer from our attacks.

So it was time to make a final decision.

At this point I’ve seen enough…

“Dwalky! “Use voice control magic!”

“Oh I understand!”

When he gave a strong order as if he would not take any questions Dwalki chanted the spell without any disagreement.

Voice control.

Simply put a convenient magic that allows you to use team voice.

Now even if we talk among ourselves the other side can’t hear us.

I belligerently glared at my opponents and shouted.

“Murad!”

“Why are you calling me!”

“Let’s jump!”

“Hahaha! “That’s a great idea!”

Fortunately the dwarf with emergency order authority also agreed with my judgment.

Well he probably has brains like that.

Even if we win this fight there is a high possibility that it will be a victory that will only leave scars. When that time comes that bitch will use the power of the Dark God without hesitation.

No matter how hard you try only a gloomy future awaits you.

“Misha! “When you’re ready take your dwalki!”

“I understand!”

“Hikuro you use that object when I give the signal!”

“I guess so!”

Misha and the dwarf nodded without disagreement.

The most important role was left to Lott Miller but he did not need to direct it.

If you pretend you can pretend.

“When I leave everyone follow closely!”

As expected the only one I can trust is this guy.

Anyway I don’t think there’s anything more to announce at this point…

“Now!”

The moment I gave the signal Misha finished preparing to jump by carrying Dwalki who was weak around him.

And at the same time the wrist guards the dwarf was wearing emitted light.

“Hikurod Murad used [Guardian’s Armguard].”

No.3112 Guardian’s wrist guard.

First of all in the game there was a constant damage reduction of 5% and there was an effect of increasing power according to the reduced damage.

For reference the effect of using it is….

「Pushes away enemies and temporarily becomes immune to all harmful effects given to allies.」

Removes area knockback and debuffs.

As a numbered item in the 3000s judgment takes priority over field effects.

“The status abnormality [direction value] is canceled.”

“The status abnormality [auditory hallucination] will be canceled.”

“The status abnormality [hallucination] is canceled.”

“The status abnormality [Enhanced pain perception] is canceled.”

The moment when the three melee warriors that were attached were thrown out.

My distorted vision returns to its original state and becomes brighter.

Of course it doesn’t last long.

I don’t know how hard he was beaten during that time but…

‘At most it would be about 20 seconds.’

For reference this time also takes into account the characteristics of dwarves which increase efficiency by 1.5 times when using number items.

But this will be enough.

To buy time to escape.

“What are you doing! “Hurry up and don’t jump out!”

It seems like I was being chased here and there throughout the expedition for some reason.

***

Explorer.

An entity that detects enemy movements first and guides team members to an efficient route.

So what are the qualities needed to become an explorer?

The answer is extremely simple.

‘Data accumulated from prior knowledge and experience about the labyrinth.’

Even with these two things you can find your way on the first and second floors. Not to mention the third floor which is a kind of open world where the terrain does not change.

But from the 4th floor things change.

Well should I say it starts from the Witch’s Forest where there is a portal on the 4th floor?

“The duration of the use effect of the number item [Guardian’s Wristguard] has ended.”

「Field effect – Witch’s Forest is granted.」

The compass works a person’s sense of direction is completely lost and the only landmarks are trees but even these trees move as if they are alive.

Therefore from here on special abilities are required from explorers to find the way.

“This way.”

Rotmiller’s main ability was ‘smell’.

After adjusting his sense of smell through purified water he accurately found the path to the 4th floor even in this strange forest.

When his sense of smell reaches a certain level he can smell the scent of magic power and he can use that to find his way?

I don’t quite understand it but that’s roughly the principle.

but….

“The explorer over there doesn’t seem to be an ordinary person either. “You see them closing the distance in the exact direction we are in.”

Nevertheless those bastards followed us.

Of course I can’t even feel it…

That would be the case with Rottmiller.

‘Then in the end it all comes down to who gets to the fourth floor portal first…’

When I was organizing the current situation in order to be deceived.

Rotmiller spoke as if he was of the same opinion.

“I will speed up from now on.”

Now it’s a race against time.

If we can get there first we can avoid unnecessary fighting.

On the other hand they catch up with us before then?

At that time there would really be no choice but to fight until one of the two falls.

‘The problem is that everyone is tired….’

Life doesn’t always turn out the way you hope.

Even more so if the person is tired and having a hard time.

“Give me that friend Ms. Karlstein!”

The dwarf decided to take over Dwalki out of consideration for Misha.

And the accident happened here.

“evil!”

It was a mistake to hand the dwarf to the dwarf while running to save a little time.

Misha lost his balance and fell.

Fortunately Dwarki was taken over by the dwarf and carried around like a piece of luggage…

“mouse! I think I have a cramp in my foot! “It’s not moving!”

What a piece of shit with cramps.

Just looking at it I fell and sprained my ankle.

“Don’t move for no reason just stay still.”

I immediately stopped walking grabbed Misha by the back of her neck and lifted her up.

And that was the moment when he put it on her shoulder.

‘Fuck? ‘What is this again?’

The light disappears and deep darkness covers my eyes.

There must have been a dwarf with a torch right in front of him.

“B Bjorn?”

“…be quiet.”

First I calmly opened my backpack and took out the torch.

He then lit a candle with his hand and placed it in the groove of his helmet.

Sure enough the team members who were next to him just a few seconds ago were nowhere to be seen.

“No way I missed out on health!”

Misha shouted like a flagship.

And I answered.

I don’t want to believe it but…

“I guess… I guess so.”

I was defeated in just a few seconds.

“Then what! “I’m not following you right now!”

Misha who realized that fact urged me urgently but I chose to stay still.

After all do you know where they went?

“Over there! “He definitely went that way!”

That’s only in our eyes.

In the Witch’s Forest you must not rely on sight.

If you become too strict and distance yourself from the team you will only be wasting time.

“In times like this it’s best to stay still.”

Trust your colleagues and trust your own judgment.

Wasn’t Rotmiller an olfactory explorer?

They know we’re gone by now so I’m sure they’ll come back soon to find us.

“Hey Bjorn…?”

Ah uh um….

It definitely should have been that way…

“How long on earth do I have to wait?”

Even after a minute the group that passed by did not return.

What the hell? Should I wait some more first?

Just as my worries were deepening.

“Ahh!”

A short scream could be heard faintly in the darkness.

“Bjorn! I just heard a noise! “It was definitely Murad’s voice!”

I’m not sure but it seems like that.

Unless another accident occurred it would have been time to come back to find it.

but….

“You must be in some trouble. “Let’s go help right now—”

“Keep your voice down.”

“Why?”

“Because we could be in danger too.”

It’s not good to make noise.

Isn’t it a situation where we still don’t know what happened over there?

If we had simply encountered a monster they would have had enough time to come looking for us.

“So it’s not like we have to go help—”

Even if you want to help in the first place there is no way.

I wouldn’t know if I kept hearing a sound of a certain volume.

You cannot find the right direction after hearing a death-like scream.

Because the Witch’s Forest is that kind of area.

“Eup!”

Therefore she first covered Misha’s mouth with her hand.

And I focused on hearing.

“There’s a bitch…Miller.”

“…make room….”

“Ha… we can’t… leave…!”

“Write… search… and do it… so they can escape…!”

“…….”

“…Gold! escape…!”

After that faint death-like voices were heard a few more times and at some point they disappeared altogether.

In a forest where not even the sound of a gentle breeze can be heard.

“….”

A quiet silence surrounded me but I stood in silence for about 5 more minutes and waited.

There was no way for the group that missed out to return.

It was too early to be certain whether they were dead or alive but one thing was clear.

No matter how much longer you wait they will not come back.

That means—

“You’re screwed.”

I was left alone with a girl who was a prisoner.

In a labyrinth filled with monsters and looters.

In the middle of the witch’s forest where you can’t even go back without an explorer.

Fuck.