Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 88



Episode 88: Baron Martohan (4)

The Baron’s request was simple.

A certain count is holding a big banquet in two months?

He said that all he had to do was follow him there and attend.

“Is that the end…?”

“Well I’d like you to show me some tricks in front of people. Something like bending steel with your bare hands.”

In short he wants to use me like a trophy that will make him stand out at the banquet…

“Can you do it?”

What do you think of barbarians?

“That’s no problem.”

“Then that’s it.”

For your information the reward for the quest is 1 million stones for your trouble and removal of the ban on entering Dwarki’s Labyrinth.

Huh is this a nobleman?

I can’t believe I wasted that much money just to show it to others.

‘Well I can just pick up the bean paste and eat it.’

Even if there is no dwarki problem it is good value for money.

You mean 1 million stone just to please someone for a day?

The request for a smelly sewer was 150000 stones.

“Hmm good. Then let’s deal with that friend’s problem right away. “Think of it as my favor to you.”

The Baron even showed a deployment that would solve the Dwalki problem first.

Later I wondered what he would do if I didn’t keep the request…

‘I guess nobles are people who don’t need to worry about such things.’

I feel once again that there is a long way to go.

He created some degree of force.

He also gained a modest reputation.

but….

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‘I guess I’ll have to make a plan for that too.’

He must have power.

Just like in the game.

And just like it has been since I woke up here.

Because incidents that threaten my life don’t just happen in the labyrinth.

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The next morning.

We gathered again at the agreed upon location.

This was to check whether permission to enter Dwalki’s Labyrinth was granted.

“What happened? “Did the Baron keep his promise?”

“I checked today and they said there was no problem.”

“But why is your complexion so bad?”

“Hehe it’s my mood…”

Blame it on my mood.

Was it such a shock that his half-brother Baron Martoin couldn’t even remember him properly let alone be wary of him?

As of yesterday Dwalki’s mentality has completely gone out.

Well I don’t try to show it but…

“ha….”

Dwalki gets lost in thought several times a day and then sighs.

I hope you come to your senses before the labyrinth opens.

“Ah you guys should take this instead. “This is the compensation I promised back then.”

“compensation?”

“Didn’t you go with me to negotiate with the Baron?”

Hikurod took out the 300000 stones he offered as compensation.

I decided not to take this.

“Okay are we going to exchange this kind of thing between us?”

“I didn’t go there expecting anything in return. Besides all discussions with him are for the good of the team.”

In a situation where two people waved their hands and refused the money it was too much for me to accept it alone…

‘Just because you don’t have 300000 stone right now doesn’t mean there’s a problem.’

It would be better to leave this matter as a debt.

As we continue to enter the labyrinth it is clear that we will have to exchange and sometimes give in.

“Anyway thank you. It must not have been easy to give in to a warrior’s pride.”

Well well…

Honestly hearing things like that just makes me feel embarrassed.

Because 1 million stones was too much money to worry about pride.

“I will never forget this and pay it forward.”

“Why are you paying me back for that? “Bjorn I will definitely repay this debt tenfold.”

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“Anyone is welcome so just do it yourself.”

“Hehe Bjorn is embarrassed!”

I mean this sincerely.

***

There are 8 days left until the labyrinth opens.

What I’ve done so far has been simple.

If we exclude the basic daily routine such as helping Misha train or visiting her library to read hidden books we can only talk about the big things….

“It’s a paper made 150 years ago.”

I found out the production year of [Crack Chronicles II].

Was it an ordinary paper distributed as a standard at the time?

‘What on earth happened 150 years ago?’

Time when the game started.

The death of the first king.

And until this book was created.

Many questions continue to overlap with those of exactly 150 years ago no more or no less.

‘It’s probably not a coincidence.’

There is some kind of connection between the above incidents.

That’s all I’ve found out so far…

Still it gave me the impetus to move forward.

‘I think we need to focus on the history of 150 years ago.’

Who is the one who dragged the players away?

What was the purpose and what on earth is Auril Garvis doing? If you continue to collect clues you may be able to reach the secret one day.

Anyway this is the second time.

“Uh uh… let’s do that…? no! “It’s not that I don’t like it but it seems a bit sudden…”

I opened an Alminus Bank account.

And upon death the heirs to the property were designated as each other.

In the future we plan to put some of the money we earn together into this account and use it like public funds.

“In that sense let’s put all of the 2 million stones we earned this time here.”

“Eh? “All of that?”

“Isn’t it useless right now?”

“Ugh… I’m sure you’re not secretly trying to use me for something strange right?”

“What on earth are you looking at me for?”

It was decided to put 2 million stone in each account and keep the remaining 900000 stone in cash.

I don’t have anywhere to use it right now…

Now that we’re over the days where we could barely survive for a month on a day’s income we need to start saving.

Oh and this also happened.

“You… Bjorn son of Yandel?!”

While walking down the street I coincidentally reunited with a fellow barbarian.

His name is Karak the third son of Panun.

We didn’t do anything else just asked each other what we were up to and parted ways.

He has become a level 8 explorer and is serving as a tank for a team of humans on the second floor?

“What are the other guys doing? Most of them died. Probably not much excluding you Einar and me. “As you know it’s not an easy place.”

Anyway perhaps because he teamed up with a human his personality changed a lot.

I think it used to be much more simple and ignorant.

“If we had known more about that place instead of insisting on old traditions it wouldn’t have died like that….”

Seeing that he even expresses bitterness towards the ways of his race I wonder if this is really a barbarian warrior.

To be honest I felt sorry for myself when I heard it all.

A lot of things must have happened for this guy who was a warrior to his core to change like that.

‘Not all barbarians are the same.’

Thanks to you I realized something new.

Barbarians also grow mentally.

You may still be weak in intellectual aspects such as writing and numbers but you will gain wisdom as you survive in a changed environment.

‘…Maybe there are some seniors who are a few years older than me and whose personalities have changed to almost become human-‘

“Bjorn what are you thinking like that?”

“nothing.”

I ended my thoughts with Misha’s voice.

Actually I worked hard to prepare the food and brought it to him but he was thinking about something else so it must have been a bit weird.

“But Bjorn… you seem a little taller?”

“what?”

“Maybe it’s just my mood but just stand here!”

…It’s annoying.

Still after eating I stood up and measured my height. Misha cut with her hand blade from the top of her head to my chest and nodded her head.

“As expected it’s a little big! “How much?”

“Aren’t you mistaken?”

Honestly it was hard to believe.

Let alone the fact that he could be taller here he looks less than 1cm so how can you tell that at a glance?

“Hmm I usually have a good eye for things like that. So it’s okay to trust it.”

“…If that’s the case.”

Rather than argue she just nodded her head.

Well maybe he was taller.

I’ve been eating a lot of meat side dishes recently.

‘…If I’m really tall should I eat more meat in the future?’

If it’s true it’s worth it.

He was born with a height far above average.

This is the main reason why I hired a barbarian as a tank instead of a dwarf. Because the [giantization] mechanism itself multiplies the basic height.

‘It was exactly 1.771 times that.’

This has increased the reasons to eat meat.

“…don’t just pick up the meat eat everything!”

“….”

“Use it!”

After eating she checked her backpack to see if she had missed anything one last time.

Well I have to enter the labyrinth soon.

“I can’t wait for everyone to wait.”

As she headed to the meeting place she noticed her colleagues dressed differently than usual.

A dwarf wearing heavy armor rather than a shirt.

Dwalki stands holding a long staff with both hands.

“Oh Rotmiller! “Why don’t you have a weapon?”

“Don’t worry. I put it in the [treasure warehouse]. “Once you get used to it it’s easier to take it out every now and then than to carry it around.”

“Oh I see.”

Mimic’s special ability [Treasure Storehouse].

I thought it was a skill that was all about replacing subspace but it may be a convenient essence in many ways for Rotmiller who handles various equipment such as crossbows shields and swords.

“Then would you please gather next to me? “I want to start with [bonding].”

Soon as Dwalki muttered a chant green light spread out and seeped into each person’s body.

Should I say it is a kind of party formation?

Only with this magic can multiple people enter the labyrinth and start at the same location.

‘In the past Einar waited in front of the guild since dawn…’

I don’t think explorers are called wizards for no reason.

If you have a wizard on your team not only do you not have to wait in line at the guild from early in the morning…

The financial benefits are also significant.

In order for 5 explorers with an average level of 6.5 to form a [Union] they would have had to pay 100000 stones in fees.

“Move slowly.”

As we all walk together towards the dimension square the number of explorers becomes more and more on the street.

This is a sight that can only be seen on the last night of every month.

When we come back everyone is looking like shit.

“stop! “I guess I’m lost.”

“No way! “We have to get to the labyrinth within the given time!”

Coincidentally this time we encountered barbarians again.

Bare-bodied young warriors full of anticipation and excitement heading into the labyrinth after completing their coming-of-age ceremony.

“…Follow us.”

I asked for the understanding of the group and helped them.

I don’t have a sense of duty as a species but…

For some reason I felt like I had to do that.

“Really? thanks. If you tell me your name… What! Yandel’s son Bjorn?!! Are you that little Vulcan!!! “I respect you!!”

Anyway it’s an excessive reaction from young warriors.

He gave me various advices on the way to the dimension square.

Since the heart of a barbarian is traded at a high price fellow explorers… especially should be wary of humans.

If possible find a friend of a different race at night.

Beware of traps follow the path of light etc.

He generously shared knowledge that I wish I had known when I first entered the labyrinth.

“If I do that can I become a famous warrior like you?”

Well I don’t know about that either.

but….

“Yes.”

“Oh! I see! i get it! “I will definitely do exactly what you say!”

It would be better for them this way.

You have to tell them clearly but they understand.

The dwarf spoke quietly as he watched the young warriors heading toward the portal taking my advice to heart.

“You… are very kind to your people?”

“I just did what I could. “Isn’t it harsh to have to learn only through experience?”

“Well that’s right. Hahaha!”

After that small talk we headed to the center where the portal opened.

Ssaaaaaa-!

A brilliant light of five colors covers the sky as the field of vision becomes far away.

Suddenly past events unfold like a panorama.

‘Is this already the fourth time….’

When I first entered I reached the second floor by defeating countless assholes.

second?

I entered the crack with the sole intention of becoming stronger. But it was a variant crack.

What happened next was even more spectacular.

A team was formed but it got shipwrecked along the way.

In the end the hierarchical monarchs began to run rampant so they had to step on the threshold of the underworld and return.

Therefore…

Flash-!

I hope nothing happens.

Is there really anything going on?

I throw this thought away before it even occurs.

‘Whoa what kind of bastard will come out this time?’

Something will definitely happen this time too.

So let’s brace ourselves.

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

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