Surviving the Game as a Barbarian – 9



Episode 9: Night Friend (2)

“…Why are you giving me this?”

“Do you need a reason to help?”

I can’t help but feel like thorns are growing in my mouth as I try to say something I don’t even mean to say.

This will work better for this type.

I want to be friends with this fairy for the night.

For some reason it sounds like trash when you say it like that but it won’t be a bad story for him at all.

From injuries to lack of sleep to pretty looks.

Just looking at the cancer his situation is several times worse than mine.

Since he knows that he must have just done that shit.

To be honest I was surprised by the level of obsession with life he just showed.

“As I said before get treatment first. “We’ll talk later.”

“but….”

“I will stand guard.”

As I turn my back with a dismissive attitude I soon hear a mumbling sound.

It looks like he is chewing an herb that is good for applying to wounds.

“…It’s done.”

already? You seem to have surprisingly good hand skills.

When I look back I see a tightly tied bandage between the torn clothes. For some reason it seems like the way they look at me has become a little less wary.

Let’s start by making clear statements and slowly narrow the distance.

“I am Bjorn son of Yandel.”

“…Erwen.”

“I don’t know what I was mistaken about. But it won’t happen what you think.”

“yes? Ah yes…”

Although she pretends not to the fear in her eyes still remains.

I thought that if I did this much the misunderstanding would soon be resolved but what on earth went wrong?

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In the end I asked directly.

“Why are you so afraid of me?”

“…Barbarians have an antagonistic relationship with fairies right?”

“Hostile relationship?”

“I’m sorry. “That’s not what I meant… I don’t want to fight with you.”

He must have suddenly come to his senses at my question and started begging again like before.

I was really curious so I asked…

Fairies and barbarians are hostile? This is the first time. Obviously we got along pretty well in the game.

How did this happen?

I just strained my eyes and looked and the information I wanted came out smoothly.

“…This was a war that ended ten years ago right? I have no regrets there! “It’s true.”

It was 10 years ago….

I don’t know what happened but from what they say it seems closer to an enmity rather than a hostile relationship.

Hmm then did you grow up hearing bad stories from a young age and become so scared?

The situation has become quite troublesome.

What should I do? Are you looking for someone else right now?

The herbs and bandages I already gave you are a bit of a waste for that…

Okay let’s just give it a try.

“I am the same as not having any regrets.”

“Is that so!”

“That’s right. That’s why I’m saying this Erwen. “Would you like to be my night friend?”

“…Night friend?”

“I am tired now. The same goes for you too so why not cooperate for today no matter the resentment?”

“Uhm….”

Suddenly my eyes became bright.

To be honest I wonder if it’s him from before.

Erwen who was pondering passionately and furrowing her brows as he gave her time without being impatient instead of agreeing put forward one condition.

“Barbarians thought that honor as a warrior was important. Can you swear by it? “You won’t hurt me first?”

“Swear.”

“Of course I will also make a promise in the name of my clan. “I will never harm you first.”

To explain it in Korean culture it is the sound of putting your thumb on each other’s tongue and the baby on your forehead.

Of course I can take pictures all day long.

However there is one issue that needs to be addressed before that.

“This is Bjorn son of Yandel. “Not you.”

I don’t know but our Bjorn is only 20 years old.

***

The contract was concluded.

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It wasn’t a hindrance but we did something similar to that in terms of the culture here.

Thanks to this I learned the fairy girl’s real name in the process.

Erwen Fornacci di Tercia.

They were the same age 20 years old.

Huh I’m glad I’m not the real Bjorn. I’m sure the real Bjorn thinks so too. Even if I say that he…

I won’t need to say it.

“Then how do we decide the turn?”

“I will sleep first. “I think you’ll feel safer that way.”

“It’s not like that in particular but if you do that I can’t help it…”

In short it was an unheard complaint.

“I understand that means it’s good.”

“yes.”

Phew I’m glad it worked. If I had decided to use rock paper scissors my eyes would have been dark.

My eyes have been closing ever since. Please I want to sleep now. Is it really this hard to sleep comfortably?

“really! “How do you know the time?”

Tsk tsk is this why it’s difficult for beginners?

I took the watch out of my backpack and gave it to Erwen.

“It’s an expensive item so you shouldn’t break it.”

“yes….”

I feel quite relieved to see that they are not only talking about it but also treating it like a shrine.

“I will handle it carefully. “Please sleep.”

Just like you did I put down my backpack covered myself with a blanket and curled up.

and….

Drurrrrrrrrrr!

I fell asleep as if I fainted.

“mister!”

…It’s Bjorn.

“Uncle wake up. “Time is up.”

I forced myself to open my closed eyes and stood up. I can’t believe it.

Two hours have already passed?

“Here take the watch.”

When I looked at the time two hours had really passed.

Now that I think about it it seems like I wasn’t even able to snore properly. Just in case I told you to do it for 10 minutes…

Wow is this a synergy between a backpack and a blanket?

It’s scary.

Obviously if you had lent me this I wouldn’t have been able to avoid the surprise attack.

Because he must have been sleeping peacefully without knowing the world.

In some way is this a cause and effect?

…In that sense let’s lend it to him too.

“Cover yourself and sleep. “If you want to cut this cut it too.”

“yes? but….”

Although he refuses to speak I can see the corners of his mouth turning up.

I decided to just pretend not to know.

“Well then I’ll be grateful…”

Even though Erwen didn’t advise him once more he crawled into the blanket and curled up like a cat. And soon he started breathing regularly.

How can you sleep well in front of a stranger?

It must have been exhausting. It looks like he had a hard day just as much as I did.

“after….”

She leaned back against the wall and opened the clock out of habit.

[22:50]

It feels like it’s been 5 days but there’s still more than an hour left until the 2nd day ends.

I can’t wait to go back to the city. Actually it’s funny to say that I’m going back… but if I had to go back I’d just sleep for days.

‘…Seeing that I’m having these thoughts it seems like I’m really feeling better.’

I put my watch away and became deeply lost in thought. It was the first time in a while that I had a peaceful time and various thoughts kept blooming.

What happened to me in real life?

Has he been declared missing? I’m sure it’s still there. Someone should have come to visit. Even the company won’t take it seriously for a few days.

“Kick.”

It’s not for nothing that I haven’t thought about this issue even once.

Because I feel sad.

If you think that nothing good will come of going back your will will be broken.

In many ways it is better not to think about it.

Even if it’s just self-deception I’m pretty good at self-hypnosis.

“….”

Intentionally twist the flow of thought.

Okay let’s just reminisce about what happened over the past two days. After the coming-of-age ceremony I entered the labyrinth fought goblins and fought the old man…

Can I praise you for doing well so far?

It was really hard to the point of death. Since there is no one to praise why not do it for me too?

Click-

I decided to think about praising myself only after I got back to the city so I opened the clock and realized that time was up.

“Erwen wake up.”

“Just 5 more minutes….”

It’s only 5 minutes. It’s only 5 minutes. Get up quickly.

“Ugh….”

Erwen stood up rubbing her eyes when the barbarian’s harsh hand shook her shoulder.

This looks dangerous.

I understand why he didn’t trust me back then.

“Don’t feel sleepy just because nothing has happened so far.”

“yes….”

I was a little anxious but I went back to bed.

Perhaps because they had lent me a blanket and backpack the warmth remained even after I lay down again.

There was something ironic about it.

How long has it been since I felt the warmth of someone other than myself? It’s very unfamiliar.

Maybe more than everything I’ve been through in two days.

Drurrrrrrrrrr!

This time she felt quite energetic so she started snoring to keep herself awake. To be honest it was more about making sure he wasn’t falling asleep and doing well rather than trying to figure it out.

…It doesn’t look like he’s dozing off.

I opened her narrowed eyes and took a quick look at her Erwen then threw away my worries and closed my eyes again.

And how long has it been?

widely.

I felt a presence and quickly raised my upper body.

“Kyaat!”

I don’t know why but I was holding Erwen’s white wrist.

Given the circumstances it seems like it was being extended towards me…

“What are you doing?”

“You keep sweating like you’re having a bad nightmare…”

Looking at the handkerchief in his hand it doesn’t seem to be an excuse.

Well if it had been a weapon in the first place they would have hit it with a shield without even asking why.

“I’m sorry.”

After understanding the situation I relaxed my hands.

Erwen then stroked the part with a painful expression.

A red mark has already appeared.

I didn’t need to say I was sorry. Even if you try it will end up being empty anyway.

“How much time has passed?”

“…There are about 10 minutes left until my shift.”

“I see. “Then let’s take shifts now.”

“but….”

“If I sleep now I’ll get more tired.”

At my words Erwen lay down with an apologetic expression. And I thought he was tossing and turning a little.

“mister.”

“Is there a problem?”

“no. “I have a question.”

“Ask.”

Erwen hesitated for a moment and then opened her mouth.

“…Who on earth are you?”

what? Is this a pun?

“You keep saying you’re sorry in my dreams… Oh I’m sorry. Was I presumptuous? You don’t have to answer. “I’m going to sleep now.”

Before she could reply Erwen finished talking to herself and placed her blanket over her head.

It seems like this girl’s curiosity started to bloom once she realized that I wasn’t that scary.

“Off.”

She briefly stretched and thought.

I really don’t remember anything about her but from what she says it seems like she really had a nightmare…

Suddenly I feel a little curious.

Who on earth was the man I asked for forgiveness from?

There are two candidates that come to mind.

The unknown man whose head was cut off at the coming-of-age ceremony and the uncle Hans who taught me how to be a human being.

…But when I think about it either way is strange. I have never done anything worth apologizing to either of them.

Soon I came to a conclusion.

What kind of dream did you have? It was just a meaningless dream.

***

[04:30]

Day 3 has begun. And there were about 10 minutes left until Erwen woke up.

I was worried as I watched Erwen snoozing with her blanket between her legs.

After-sale application.

In other words whether to make a colleague suggestion or not.

Of course there is a downside to becoming a colleague having to share the loot.

No matter how many goblins appear starting from the third day it is clear that Erwen’s joining will reduce my income.

Her problem has nothing to do with her strength. Well since my race value is fairy it should be enough for one person…

Should I say it’s already too much power?

Even without Erwen you can easily take down three or four goblins by yourself.

I was not just conceited but I truly judged that having experienced many battles with this body.

And I am in a position where I need to collect as many magic stones as possible to prepare for living expenses in the city and future taxes.

“after….”

A safe place to sleep or more magic stones?

It was a time when I continued to worry about making the most reasonable choice.

Trudging.

An explorer’s name can be heard from the left passage.

I wasn’t particularly nervous because it had happened several times during my watch duties. Most people just look at it once and then pass it by.

but….

widely-

This duo of explorers Tungtungi and Bisil took one look in this direction and stopped walking.

And they whispered softly among themselves.

“Isn’t that the fairy?”

“I guess that’s right. “The bows match in appearance.”

Of the two guys who reached a conclusion in whispers Tungtungi was the representative and asked me a question.

“What is your relationship with that Barbarian fairy?”

“As you can see we are night friends.”

“I see all the strange cases of a barbarian and a fairy being friends at night. So how much is left?”

“I have no business answering.”

Tungtung didn’t ask any more questions about my answer.

He just smiled and left with Bisil next to him.

“I see. let’s go.”

“uh? Uh uh…”

Soon the presence of the two people disappeared from the surroundings.

But I couldn’t rest assured.

What on earth are these bastards? It’s just as ominous as when the tribal leader screamed right in front of you.

I slowly moved to the side and tapped Erwen who was sleeping on the shoulder.

“Ugh….”

Hey can you sleep in this situation?

Wake up quickly.

Because somehow I feel like we’re screwed.