Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 87



Episode 87: Baron Martohan (3)

Auril Gavis.

The creator’s nickname that always appears at the bottom of the loading window.

Well I don’t know if it’s a nickname or real name but anyway.

‘Why is that name here….’

It may be a bit sudden but there are two possibilities.

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This book was written by a player.

Or maybe he actually wrote it himself.

If it’s the latter I feel uneasy for no reason.

At the very least it means that the game creator had a close connection with the incident in which I woke up in this body.

‘Is that bastard really some kind of divine being?’

Anyway it’s a good sign that we got a clue.

Auril Gavis.

If I carefully track this name I might be able to find a way to return home someday.

I repeat I still don’t know anything.

I don’t even know whether reaching the last floor and opening the door to the abyss once again is the key to returning.

‘If you bury it here and there you might see blood so let’s dig carefully.’

In that sense I looked through the book closely.

Nothing in particular came out.

A book with only the presumed author’s signature on the back page but without even the year it was written.

After confirming that Ragna wasn’t around I tore off a small piece from the corner and slipped it into my bag.

‘Just finding out how many years ago this book was made would be a huge benefit—’

What is it already morning?

At this point I finished thinking and stood up.

When I went to the desk I saw Ragna dozing off. There’s a blanket next to the car so I’m trying to cover it with this.

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“Hmm.”

She wakes up feeling her presence.

“Why didn’t you tell me? “If I had known that this much time had passed I would have left a long time ago.”

“Don’t be mistaken. “I was just taking a break because I was a little late in organizing my books.”

Planning is a little late?

I see that it’s time to open the library soon?

“Because it’s true. “Don’t misunderstand.”

“…i get it.”

Since he insisted that it was so I just nodded and left the library.

Before opening the door and leaving I suddenly checked behind her and saw her stretching with a tired face.

“What are you doing? “Don’t go quickly.”

Is he actually a good person?

***

It was morning so I just started my day.

After all he’s a barbarian so it’s the same whether he washes it or not.

‘But I guess I have to eat first.’

I went to any nearby restaurant that was open had a quick meal and then headed straight to the magic tower.

“Why is Mr. Yandel at this hour…?”

“I came because I wanted to ask you something.”

“Do it quickly. “Because I’m sleepy.”

“We have a vacant wizard position on our team but are you thinking of joining—”

Rattling.

If you don’t like it just say something.

After all this guy is a failure too.

It’s okay because I wasn’t expecting it anyway.

“for a moment! “I have another favor to ask!”

As I urgently shout and pound on the door a gap opens with a screeching sound.

“Anything else please?”

“I want to know when this paper was made.”

“Hmm? “Give it to me somewhere.”

Raven seemed to be interested as she carefully looked at the paper I handed her.

However I guess I couldn’t find anything special.

“There’s nothing you can’t do so why are you curious about that?”

“Can’t you just do it?”

“Well I like it. Instead I can’t get it for free so I have to get something…”

Raven who had trailed off continued his words as if she had thought of something appropriate.

“The seniors are very interested in Mr. Yandel. Please go and help him with his research. “He’s been bothering me for a while now.”

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Are you telling me to leave myself to those perverts now?

“…Is it okay to just do it once?”

“Yes it’s not that difficult of a request. I will finish the analysis by next week. ah! That’s right and if you don’t mind don’t show up this early.”

“…Sure.”

By the time I finished my business and left the magic tower it was 9 am. It was a little early but there was nothing else to do so we headed to the bar where we had met.

Surprisingly there was someone who came before me.

“Bjorn! What! “I went to the dorm and they said it wasn’t there!”

“Oh it was in the library.”

“What what? All night…? “Is that what you meant when you said it was business?!”

“What are you saying? “I came here while reading a book because Ragna was considerate.”

If I only told the truth Misha looks at me with suspicious eyes.

This isn’t even a real mother.

“Really…?”

“Why would I lie to you?”

“That’s… right. “Okay.”

Surprisingly when I looked straight into her eyes and said something she was easily convinced. Do you feel like a good son would never lie?

Anyway she sat down next to her and handed Misha the drink he was drinking.

“Try drinking this. “It’s made from ground up tomatoes and it tastes really amazing!”

I don’t know if it’s an amazing taste but something came to mind when I talked about tomato juice.

“More than that what did you want to say yesterday?”

Given the atmosphere it seemed like he was about to say something quite important but Hans B interrupted him so he couldn’t hear it.

but….

“huh? “What do you mean?”

“Are you sure you don’t remember?”

“Uh uh… Did I make a mistake?”

Looking at those innocent eyes it seems like he was really drunk and couldn’t remember anything. I tried asking him if he had anything he wanted to say but I got no results.

“huh? “Isn’t there something like that?”

“I see.”

“…Are you angry?”

“no.”

There are two ways to make people angry in this world but they don’t make me angry.

It wasn’t his fault in the first place.

Afterwards as I was killing time by using a quiet bar like a cafe my colleagues arrived.

“Oh were you there first?”

“I’m sorry it’s because of me that you started like this this morning…”

As always the dwarf and Dwalkie appeared as a pair. After waiting for a while I arrived at Rotmiller on time and sat down.

And the meeting began.

The topic of course was how to overcome Dwalki’s ban on entering the labyrinth.

“Then if you have anything in mind let me know. “First… of course Bjorn you should start first.”

Oh me first?

Although it was a nerve-wracking event I ended my presentation honestly and concisely.

“I think it would be better to find a new colleague.”

“…what?”

“Of course it seems impossible to find him as a wizard. “I suggested it to two other wizards but they immediately rejected it.”

“…Now what are you saying now? “You said you already went to see another wizard?”

“Is there a problem?”

I confidently asked back.

The dwarf who was trying to find a way might feel disappointed by my actions but…

There is always a difference between selfishness and altruism.

I just assumed the worst and tried to find realistic alternatives for the team.

“Even if it wasn’t me someone should have said it. Isn’t that right Rotmiller?”

“That’s… that’s right.”

When I pointedly asked for his opinion Lot Miller nodded his head with a somewhat uncomfortable expression.

At this the dwarf’s eyes became serious but…

“Mu Murad! I’m fine so don’t show your face. “Bjorn didn’t say anything wrong did he?”

When even Dwalki the person involved said that the dwarf also kept his mouth shut.

“Then I’ll tell you!”

“Well go ahead and try it Ms. Karlstein.”

Misha brightly raises her hand as if trying to brighten the mood.

Of course it wasn’t something to listen to.

“I looked into it and heard that Mozlans are weak at bribes. “Why don’t we save up some money and give them a little nudge?”

Soliciting a bribe discussed in an honest voice.

I’m sure Baron Martoin or something would have paid him to harass Dwalki.

but….

“Like Karlstein Mozlans never do business with non-nobles.”

Mozlan completely rejects commoners.

Most of them are people without titles… or rather that’s probably why it’s like a last resort of pride.

“So…? I didn’t know that. So you should try Rotmiller next.”

Misha was embarrassed and passed her turn.

Since it was Rottmiller’s opinion I also waited for his words with some seriousness.

but….

“To be honest I don’t know how I can achieve what I want against nobles… or even titled nobles. “I’m sorry…”

Rotmiller also seems unable to find a suitable answer.

However unlike me the dwarf sighed and comforted him.

“How could that be your fault? Actually… that’s natural.”

Why did you roll your eyes at me when you knew it was obvious?

As I was grumbling inwardly the dwarf opened his mouth in a soft voice.

“That’s why I’m saying this… Me and Dwalki thought about it carefully last night.”

“Keep it simple and get to the point.”

“I think it would be a good idea to go directly to Baron Martohan and talk to him.”

In short it means to face the competition head-on.

But there is a serious problem here too.

“How are we going to meet him?”

Most nobles live in the Imperial Capital Karnon in District 1. And that area is a place that lower-class explorers like us cannot even enter.

Let alone conversation the world we live in is different.

However it seemed like the dwarf had already made a detailed plan.

“There is a teahouse that Baron Martohan visits regularly. If you wait there we will definitely meet you.”

Well then.

It’s definitely not bad.

The problem is that the Baron is unlikely to change his mind. There’s nothing to lose by trying anyway.

“Then there is no problem. “You two go home.”

“What a sad sound that is! “Please come with me!”

What does he say again?

“At most I’m going to beg so why are we all going there together?”

“…It takes courage! “Isn’t the other person a noble by title?”

The dwarf started whining so much when I told him to take care of it alone.

I was already sighing at that unresponsive attitude but since we still had a bond together I calculated the actual benefit.

‘It would be impossible to find a new wizard when there are only 9 days left…’

Even if you get any job unless you are a decent person you will have a hard time.

After all it is best for Dwalki to remain on this team.

‘If these two go together they’ll just mess around and it won’t be a problem so they’ll come back.’

Even just thinking about cancer it seems at least a little more likely that I will go there myself.

but….

‘It’s awkward to meet a nobleman.’

Even in the game it was an iron rule to avoid entanglement with nobles as much as possible.

Because there is no such thing as a sane person—

“No matter how it ends I will give you 300000 stones! “And that too per person!”

Hmm this sounds a bit appetizing.

If you say it’s not loyalty there’s nothing you can’t meet once with a noble.

***

“Then it wouldn’t be a bad idea to meet him.”

“Really!”

The dwarf’s complexion visibly brightened upon my acceptance.

However rather than being swayed by his tricks I calmly checked what I needed to know.

“So when can I go?”

It is not a world where anyone no matter how noble can just kill someone and do that.

Especially if you are an explorer who is respected.

In most cases it won’t be too dangerous but isn’t this the first time I’ve met a true nobleman after waking up in this body?

I also need to prepare my mind a little bit—

“Oh it’s today.”

“what…?”

“Oh if not today I won’t be able to visit that place until next month.”

Afterwards for some reason I wanted to refuse.

Still I agreed to do it for now so I checked the other details one by one.

How old is Baron Martoin? Is he a man? Is there anything he dislikes or is there anything else that would be good to know?

As I learned about this and that time passed quickly.

“Come on let’s go. If you’re going to pretend that we met by chance as you said shouldn’t you be there in advance?”

The baron usually visits the teahouse between three and four in the afternoon.

Therefore he arrived at the tea house at 2 o’clock and bided his time.

How long has it been since then?

“That man is my second older brother.”

Baron Martohan appeared accompanied by his attendants.

Are you saying that the owner himself comes by to enjoy the tea he personally made?

Once he entered the private room there would be no time to talk so he quickly got up and took the lead.

“What a guy!”

A large knight blocks your way as soon as you get close.

First Dwalki went out as planned.

“Hey Baron Martoin! It’s me! Riot Warb Dwalky! Please listen to me just once!”

As advised Dwalki lies down on the floor in submission.

This shifted the attention of Baron Martoin who was talking to the owner.

However the reaction that followed was completely different from what was expected.

“Dwalky…? Does it look familiar somehow?”

A muttering feeling that I can’t even remember properly.

A man who looked like a butler added something into his ear.

“The Dwalki family is the biological family of Karlina the third wife of the former Baron.”

“Ah that’s right! So what business does that person have to me?”

“I… that means…”

From the very beginning Dwalki started to feel embarrassed by the development that was different from the plan he had planned in advance.

It was earlier than expected but it was my turn to step forward.

“Nice to meet you. “I am Bjorn son of Yandel.”

A nobleman or something it’s a confident word to say.

If it is a different race that alone constitutes an offense of insulting nobles but…

Excluding the large and precious Barbarian.

In the past my ancestors made such great contributions that they received permission from the king.

“It’s been a while since I spoke to a barbarian. “It’s always a strange feeling.”

Fortunately the Baron found the current situation interesting.

Well when will they ever meet a barbarian and listen to him informally?

“So what business do you have for me?”

“This guy has been banned from entering the labyrinth since he was taken away by Mozlan yesterday.”

“That’s too bad. “But why are you telling me that?”

That’s because he said it was all you who told him to do it.

‘what? ‘Why do you have a face that doesn’t know anything?’

At first I thought he was just ignoring it but at this point I was starting to feel suspicious as well.

And then.

The butler whispers to the Baron again.

“Hmm bastard? Was there such a thing? I see. “You did it….”

“I didn’t report it separately because it’s not something Baron Ye cares about.”

“Good job. “It’s just a waste of time to find out about such small things.”

Now I see that the baron had no idea about this matter and that the butler took care of everything.

“A little thing like that…?”

Anyway Dwalki was severely shocked.

If you just look at the results it’s not bad.

This means that the more the other side considers it to be an insignificant task the more likely it is that our goal will be achieved.

“Could it be possible to lift the ban on entering the labyrinth?”

“Well why should I do that?”

The Baron tilted his head as if he couldn’t understand at all. And the annoying thing here is that there was no sense of malice.

The way of thinking itself is different from ours.

‘Damn you damn Celestial Dragons….’

A time when I was chewing on the Baron baby in my mind and thinking about what to do next.

The butler whispers something again.

I don’t know what kind of trick they used but this time I couldn’t hear a single voice.

Still I had a rough idea of ​​what it would be like.

“huh? what? “This is the barbarian?”

“Yes it is.”

“Hey it’s a small Vulcan… I’ve heard the name too. “At the banquet two days ago the Count said that an interesting explorer had appeared.”

The Baron looks at me with a completely different gaze than before. Their eyes light up as if they have discovered a fun toy.

“Did you say Bjorn? “Instead of doing my favor would you please do me a favor?”

Ah uh um….

I didn’t expect this situation…

“It’s no big deal. Plus I’ll give you plenty of compensation! “How is it?”

Somehow he ended up receiving a second request.