Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 89



Episode 89 Player (1)

“Name: Lee Han-soo age: 29 the company reported him missing after his unauthorized absence continued for a month. Tsk what about your family?”

“One biological mother. But when I told them the news they said they didn’t want to be involved.”

The man who was listening to the report sipped his coffee.

It wasn’t anything particularly special.

Is there one or two people who have a complicated family history?

“So why did Detective Park’s disappearance case come to our team?”

“Well… CCTV only shows him entering the house but he is not confirmed leaving. “The windows were all locked.”

“Definitely… it smells kind of stinky.”

The man put down her coffee and began reading her report in earnest.

She had seen all sorts of things in her 15 years of working as a detective but even in his eyes this was a very unusual case.

There are no traces of the break-in and no valuables missing.

The card usage history ended a month ago.

Above all the clothes the missing person was wearing were found in the bedroom. Instead of taking it off directly it was as if only the body had disappeared.

“I don’t know what kind of bastard he is but he’s completely crazy.”

I already had a gut feeling that it wasn’t just a simple disappearance.

It may be a crime so violent that it shakes the Republic of Korea.

“You did on-site preservation right? First submit a request to the National Forensic Service. “Let’s look at the forensic results first.”

Following the man’s instructions Detective Park hesitated for a moment and then cautiously opened his mouth.

“Well team leader… there’s something I’d like to show you before that.”

Why not include it in the report?

There was that question but when he nodded Detective Park returned with a monitor.

“This is the monitor that was found in the missing person’s room.”

“what? Why do you have it? “You didn’t just bring it out on your own did you?”

The man who had raised his voice as if he was disapproving of her froze when he noticed something about her.

“Wait a minute Detective Park how is the monitor turned on?”

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“I don’t know that either….”

Letters were floating on the monitor with a black background.

Even though the connection cable to the main body or even the power cable was not plugged in.

Even the sound was being updated.

Beep beep beep beep beep—

“The coming-of-age ceremony was completed safely.”

“New equipment has been installed.”

“Comprehensive item level increases by +12.”

「Bjorn Jan…」

「….」

「….」

What do these letters that continue to be written mean?

“Team leader I did some research… and there were several similar cases overseas.”

“What overseas…?”

There was no way for them to know for sure yet.

***

“The labyrinth has been closed.”

“The character moves to Lapdonia.”

***

As the darkness recedes it becomes brighter before your eyes.

As I turn my head upward as is my habit the cloudy sky as usual comes into view at a glance.

I let out a long breath.

‘…I survived this time too.’

In fact even the statement that he came back alive was false.

I was nervous every day thinking that something would definitely happen but…

As a result nothing happened.

And twice in a row.

‘Well I really thought there would be something this time.’

To be honest I was still dazed.

That’s because the previous exploration went too smoothly.

Thanks to having a good starting point I arrived at the ‘Rock Desert’ in just 9 hours by taking the second-floor portal connected to the Gnome District.

Well I didn’t get the portal achievement because I had a passenger.

「The corrupted gnome has been defeated. EXP +1」

「Kobold shield soldier has been defeated. EXP +1」

“The stone golem has been defeated. EXP +2」

“The megalithic soldier has been defeated. EXP +2」

“The Sandman has been defeated….”

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「….」

A variety of grade 9 monsters including a gnome variant and a set of 3 kobolds. And various types of level 8 monsters including stone golems.

At my request I was able to get up to the 3rd floor on the 4th day even though I passed by hunting all kinds of monsters.

‘It was the same even while going to the Witch’s Forest.’

We reached the center of the Witch’s Forest on the 8th day without any problems.

The looters you encounter along the way?

Not a single person existed.

After entering the 4th floor ‘Tower in the Sky’ I never encountered any explorers.

“The ordeal has been completed.”

“I chose the Stairs of Courage.”

Time for full-scale hunting.

I continued to climb the stairs and battle monsters.

All the monsters that appeared on the ‘Pilgrim’s Path’ on the 3rd floor poured out in random groups and a level 6 monster was also encountered once every three days.

「Vitol has been defeated. EXP +4」

「The Lizardman skirmisher has been defeated. EXP +2」

「Dyurahan has been defeated. EXP +3」

“The Banshee Queen has been defeated. EXP +3」

“Ilatrek has been defeated. EXP +3」

“The dragoon was defeated. EXP +4」

“Defeat Living Armor….”

「….」

I spent time until the 23rd when the 4th floor was closed.

The level 6 monster you were once so worried about?

Because it was my first battle I made a few mistakes but thanks to my sharp increase in power I was able to defeat them all without much trouble.

At the same time experience points began to accumulate enormously.

‘It’s not called the Tower of Training for nothing.’

All monsters that appear on the 3rd floor appear.

There are also level 6 monsters that only appear here.

Well it was still not enough to go to level 4.

Anyway this is the result of focusing so much on hunting.

“Dwalky?”

“So… if we split it between each person it would be about 720000 stones.”

“It’s 780000 stones.”

“Huh? “Bjorn what are you talking about?”

“Uh uh… I calculated it again and what you said is correct Bjorn?”

“What?!”

780000 stones were distributed per person.

Thanks to Mimic’s passive skill [Greed] the drop rate of magic stones increased by 30% so if it weren’t for this it would have been around 600000 stones.

“Hmm it’s definitely not a small amount of money… but it’s a bit disappointing. “Is it just me?”

“Somehow… I think the same goes for me.”

“Hahaha! Well it’s only natural since I earned it like that before! Now it seems that your ridiculous luck has run out Bjorn?”

I don’t know about luck.

Since there was no hard work the income was low.

Even though the looters are shit they wear fancy equipment.

In fact it is much more profitable than mining magic stones.

‘…Somehow I earned less than when I first entered the labyrinth.’

I think I understand why predators are constantly being created. It’s easier for people to catch than a level 6 monster and it’s a lot more profitable.

So I can’t help but be drawn to it like a moth to fire.

Even more so if you consider yourself an efficient person.

‘Let’s not be too sad. Actually it’s just been so special and this is just normal.’

I finally erased my regrets while thinking about the game.

Cost of consumables and various expenses incurred in the city.

It’s natural that you won’t be able to touch a lot of money in the beginning.

That was the reason why newbies started working as tax accountants without even getting past the first or second year because they didn’t have 1 million stone.

‘…To begin with just getting to the 4th floor in just a few months is an unbelievable speed.’

I told myself that and had a great time in the city.

We met occasionally to socialize with our team members and make exploration plans and visited the Magic Tower every week to fulfill Raven’s research commitments.

“Well now I just have to do it 4 more times and I’m done?”

“So when can I meet that senior?”

“Oh that caused a bit of a problem. “If it’s okay with Mr. Yandel I’d like to postpone it until next month…”

“…Do it like that.”

Training library fellowship information collection.

It was truly a leisurely day that I had never experienced before.

Because of that I was so anxious that my hands and feet were shaking…

Until I entered the labyrinth again no one whether it was a demon hunter or Hans approached me.

So he wondered if there might be something to it this time.

‘In the end nothing happened.’

I passed the ‘Goblin Forest’ and went up to the 3rd floor.

Thanks to this I was able to catch additional monsters that I couldn’t catch.

And in the end I leveled up during the days I spent on the 4th floor.

That’s all that’s different from the last expedition.

“Bjorn! What are you thinking? Let’s go quickly.”

Misha woke up from her thoughts when she felt the sensation of her hips being shaken.

“Come to your senses quickly. “If you’re late you’ll have to wait a long time.”

What is it?

Maybe it was during my time as a level 9 explorer.

For level 6 explorers the waiting time is less than half because the checkpoint itself is different.

Government officials are also much more polite.

“Okay then let’s go! Hahaha!”

Soon we went through our respective checkpoints and gathered in one place.

And the distribution was completed quickly.

“You can take 790000 stones per person.”

“Bjorn? “Is that correct?”

Dwalki’s pupils twitched as if she was nervous about Misha’s question. What kind of wizard is this that is so weak with numbers?

“I don’t know either. “If it’s right it’s right.”

This time the calculation was accurate so we passed without any fuss.

And the result.

790000 stones were deposited into my pocket.

Is the world all about give and take?

As much as I went with ease the money I earned hasn’t changed since last time.

“Then for the returnees let’s gather together and drink separately tomorrow and let’s each go back and rest today!”

“Sure.”

As soon as the distribution was over we dispersed and headed to our lodgings.

But what is this?

Today this room feels messy and narrow.

It seems like just yesterday that I was happy that my room was getting bigger and that there was a window.

dump.

Even after washing and lying in bed it doesn’t feel real.

I always felt with my whole body that I was alive at this moment.

Suddenly those thoughts came to mind.

How long would it take to earn this much before I could move into a room like that at the motel?

‘…growth has almost stopped recently.’

As the peaceful times continue the anxiety within me grows in size.

Therefore I tried to smile.

‘…Even when I look at it I feel blessed.’

The first day I opened my eyes in this body.

I made plans assuming at least a few years and possibly even a lifetime. However due to several coincidences it was possible to advance time by at least 2 or 3 years.

Let’s not be impatient.

This is going well enough.

therefore-

‘What the fuck am I thinking?’

Hit the cheek with all your might.

Sigh-!

Things are going well?

The more dangerous the situation becomes.

There’s no way the days are going well for me forever right?

don’t forget

Damn things always happen when you let your guard down.

‘Demon hunter? Guild? What is mozlan? nobility? Who is it this time? Or is it okay until I enter the labyrinth?’

I recall the experiences engraved in my mind like trauma and tighten the loose screws.

‘No that can’t be possible.’

You must not stop.

We must continue to become stronger.

Only then can you survive.

If anyone were to see me like this I might seem like a paranoid person but…

Actually I haven’t changed at all since day one.

‘Always think of the worst.’

If I have to become a crazy person anyway I want to be a crazy person who survives.

***

“Bjorn? “Did something bad happen?”

“does not exist. But why did you feel that way?”

“It seems like your eyes have become a little fierce….”

This is what I heard as soon as I met Misha the next day.

Therefore I decided to loosen the screw just a little bit. Your brain must have that much free space to be able to make rational decisions—

“Can you at least let me touch your ears?”

“…what?”

For a moment I thought I was so confused that I heard something wrong but no.

“Well… my brother said he felt better when he touched my ears. Even though I was very young…”

what? That cheap bastard said that?

Even when I was young I can’t imagine it.

“Oh by the way I’m talking about your older brother! “My eldest brother is still good to me…”

Whether you did a good job or not.

What kind of perverts are there?

This is why home environment is important when you are young. Look at those eyes that are purely benevolent. You probably don’t know what’s wrong.

“Misha don’t say that to anyone. “Because I might misunderstand your intentions and feel strange feelings.”

Maybe if I hadn’t known that Misha’s taste was for thin men I might have misunderstood what she said just now.

Such foolish thoughts as if he was flirting with me.

“But aren’t you just anyone?

The answer is.

“Just say you understand.”

“…I understand. Anyway if this isn’t that good would you like me to grill some meat for you?”

“…Then I’ll be grateful.”

Breakfast was decided on roast pork.

No matter how much you buy it yourself it is quite expensive for a meal since it is meat….

I made a reasonable decision.

If you grow even a little taller by eating this meat it won’t be a loss.

“Eat slowly! “Let’s eat some too!!”

“…Didn’t you say you don’t like meat?”

“This is a barbarian nomin’ with no such delicacy!!”

Anyway this is a little incident that happened during the meal.

I started the day in earnest feeling relieved.

I decided to meet up with my companions in the evening…

“Let’s go outside for a while.”

“Oh so I can rest today too?”

“If you’re bored just swing your sword. “Seeing as how you missed the sword last time it seems like you still lack proficiency.”

“that! “I just didn’t have enough strength!!”

“Then I guess I should exercise.”

“You muscle idiot!!”

Anyway I left Misha alone and went out.

“Have a nice trip! “Come late if possible!”

Well I don’t think he’ll really spend his time training like I said…

Because that’s his choice.

plod trudge.

As I was walking hard on my strong legs I soon arrived at my destination.

A place I always come to when I have time.

In other words it was a library.

“It looks like nothing special happened.”

Now that his name has been revealed and various things have happened Ragna says a word to him as soon as he arrives.

Of course it doesn’t feel that friendly.

“As you can see it wasn’t there. “How have you been?”

“Of course.”

“Then I’ll ask you a favor today as well.”

Just wanted to say hello and receive the [Advanced Book Detection] spell.

For some reason Ragna hesitates.

I don’t know about her but she has a habit of coming out when she wants to say something.

“If you have something to say say it calmly.”

“…How on earth do you know?”

“It’s just the look in his eyes.”

Ragna’s eyes hurt her pride at my honest answer. Hearing this from the barbarian seems to make him feel quite hurt.

However like an intellectual who values ​​reason she went straight to the point.

“Let me tell you in advance this is not certain information. But since you are an explorer I thought I should warn you.”

“A warning?”

It is a word that was completely unexpected.

But suddenly she comes to her senses.

Even though he put up insurance saying he wasn’t sure it wouldn’t be nonsense given his personality.

“what? “Go ahead and say it.”

At her urging Ragna carefully opened her mouth.

“Perhaps a dimensional collapse phenomenon may occur in the labyrinth in the near future.”

As soon as she heard she had reasonable doubts.

dimension collapse.

A real ‘disaster’ in the labyrinth that cannot be compared to things like hierarchical monarchs.

‘I was wondering why it’s been so quiet these days…’

Was this really meant to explode?