Surviving the Game as a Barbarian - Surviving the Game as a Barbarian chapter 43

43 Fire Wizard and Barbarian (3)

“Five! Bjorn son of Yandel!”

As soon as I left the tower, I headed to the barbarians-only dormitory.

But now it’s been two months?

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More than half of the familiar faces disappeared, and new barbarians were filling the void.

I’ve heard that it’s an implicit tradition to leave this place as soon as you make money and empty your seat… … .

‘Among those who can’t be seen, there are probably a lot of those who died this time.’

Since I was born as a barbarian, this might be my destiny.

Unlike the fairies who were pulled from above, the barbarian’s way was to have to do it all by himself once he came out of the city.

“Is Ainar in there?”

“If it’s Ainar, I left as soon as morning came to the Holy Land!”

yep, it kind of seemed like it.

I came out of the labyrinth and didn’t show my face for two days, so I came right away, but in the end it was a waste of time.

“Oh, have you heard the news?”

“What if that news?”

“A barbarian of liberty! The whole city is in turmoil because of him, didn’t you know?”

Instinctively, my body trembled.

“… I didn’t know at all. Do you know your name?”

“Well? I do not know! Strangely enough, it was not known at all!”

Fortunately, the guild seems to have made my name anonymous.

“Anyway, to have such a person among our people, I am just proud! He beat hundreds of people alone and proudly removed the frame the guilds had put on him, isn’t it amazing?”

“… You knocked down hundreds?”

I swear there was no such thing.

All I did was hold on to the daughter of the regional chief and whine.

But have the rumors already spread like this?

I’m already worried about what will happen next… … .

‘… it will subside soon The guild guys aren’t even stupid.’

“I’ll be back tomorrow morning, so will you tell me when Ainar comes back?”

“I will!”

Soon after, I turned around and headed to the inn where I was staying.

But what is this again?

“Come on, you… … ! Lord, weren’t you dead?”

As soon as he saw me, the innkeeper looked like he had seen a ghost.

It wasn’t even a bad analogy.

Without having to dig deep, I was able to hear the confession that I had left the room thinking I was dead.

“What happened to my luggage inside?”

“I cleaned it all up… … .”

“You must have paid the price three days in advance, right?”

Unbeknownst to me, the voice of the voice grew annoyed, and the innkeeper’s face began to turn white.

‘I can’t beat this—’

No, wait.

When the hell did I start thinking like this?

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My body trembled at the discomfort I felt late.

‘… Maybe it was from the first day.’

In fact, looking back, everything was a little strange.

As soon as I opened my eyes, even though the person’s neck was blown away, my mind was at peace.

It was the same with the first murder in the labyrinth.

I thought it was something I had to do, but the process was so easy.

It wasn’t even a gradual change.

From the day I woke up from this body, I was radical like the barbarians, and I was simply ignorant.

‘It must be the same just looking at it today.’

jailbreaking?

Of course, they would have come to the same conclusion after much deliberation, but there was no hesitation to the extent that it was strange.

It is in the same vein that I had an argument with an old man in the tower.

Are you angry that you heard something you didn’t want to hear?

Hansoo Lee, a 29-year-old office worker, would never have done that.

He wasn’t timid, but he wasn’t bold either. He was the type of person who was skeptical, observing and putting things into action for a long time.

‘But what about now?’

Up until now, I thought it was just a change that occurred when I was placed in a special environment.

But the feeling of incongruity is getting bigger and bigger.

‘Are you sure.’

Soon I was convinced.

As if in every battle, the instinct engraved on this ignorant body came out of its own accord.

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My mind has also changed.

No, it would be more correct to call it harmony rather than change.

“Hey, that’s why, don’t you say you’re sorry! Please stop staring!”

Having finished contemplating, I sighed.

I have changed.

It’s strange to notice now, but for now, it’s for sure.

But what do you mean?

‘If you want to survive here, it’s better this way.’

I decided to do the best I could.

Well, it’s a barbarian’s instinct.

“… If you give me 30,000 stones, I will just pass.”

Therefore, the innkeeper’s behavior was very bad, but he decided to finish it with only a reasonable compensation.

Considering it was missing luggage, the most expensive was the clothes I bought for 2,500 stones… … .

The greatest desire was to take a break while arguing.

“Thirty thousand stones! They sold a few bits of junk—”

“Didn’t I say I threw it away before?”

“… … .”

“Okay, if you don’t want it, tell me. I’m going to tell everyone here what I’ve been through.”

“… Why don’t you just let us use the inn for that amount?”

“hate.”

I have no intention of using this kind of inn in the future.

Even if it’s like stealing a dead explorer’s belongings, isn’t it moral to wait until at least the promised date?

“After all, make sure you keep your promise not to tell anyone.”

“Of course.”

After that, with an additional income of 30,000 stones, I headed to the inn I had been eyeing before.

Even though the average meal and the cost per night were twice as expensive… … .

it was worth it

‘Now it seems that people are living a little.’

First of all, the room was 1.5 times larger than before.

It had windows and even had a private bathtub in the bathroom.

It’s a bonus that it’s much closer to the Dimension Square.

After rubbing my body hard for about an hour to wash away the dirt accumulated in the labyrinth, I threw myself on the bed.

It was fluffy.

In fact, it makes me wonder if people live for this momentary happiness.

But was that so?

Suddenly, starting from the labyrinth, returning to the city, the experiences unfolded in my mind like a panorama.

“Shiva.”

Why is it so difficult to take a deep break?

***

As soon as morning dawned, I went into any open clothing store and bought everyday clothes.

And headed to the barbarian-only dorm.

“Bjorn!! Where have you gone all this time?”

“There was work. I’m sorry for worrying you.”

“worry? What does that mean! There’s no way you can do that! Even if Bjorn is thrown into Hell, he will survive and come back!”

Yes, I am that image to you.

Well, I like this much better than the clumsy new wave drama.

Since it was each other’s dinner, we moved to a nearby restaurant.

“Oh, did you hear that?”

As soon as he sits down and orders the menu, Ainar throws his luck with a question.

I wasn’t really surprised this time because I expected it in my heart.

“Ah, the barbarian of freedom?”

“yes? A free barbarian? What does that mean?”

Uh, didn’t you ask that?

“… It is nothing. So what were you trying to say?”

“ah!”

Returning to the original story, Ainar bowed down and lowered his voice.

“This is what I heard from the elder… Someone stole the Genesis Noble Phantasm!”

“Genesis Noble Phantasm?”

I sincerely flagged.

The Genesis Noble Phantasm means six treasures.

For reference, in the game, the six races were divided into dwarves, barbarians, fairies, beasts, dragons, and humans.

And the problem is… … .

‘You can’t get into the last floor without it!’

The Genesis Noble Phantasm is a key item in [Dungeon & Stone].

ending… No, honestly, I don’t even know if such a thing really exists now, but in order to open the ‘Abyss Gate’, you need to collect all six Genesis Noble Phantasms.

But is it gone?

“Who the hell did such a big thing?”

“I don’t know about that either. It’s just that we were robbed on the day we had our coming-of-age ceremony. The elder said that maybe other races might be in a similar situation.”

“… Right.”

It felt like someone had slapped me in the back of the head with a hammer, but I finished my meal without saying much.

‘Shiva, do I have to live here for the rest of my life?’

In a way, it was as if the most hopeful option for me had just disappeared.

But in the first place, it will take at least several years for the Noble Phantasm to become meaningful to me.

‘… I don’t think it’s something to think about because I haven’t even gone to the 3rd floor yet.’

In the end, I still have work to do.

When the moment comes when you have to make a choice someday, to be strong enough to choose as many options as possible.

Besides, you don’t know

If you do that, the thief who stole the Genesis Noble Phantasm will be caught soon.

“But Ainar, are you free today?”

“Okay. I decided not to go to the Holy Land today.”

“Good.”

After a brief meal, I headed to the business district with Ainar.

“Is this Commelby? It’s my first time seeing it in person! So many people!”

Commelby.

Sectors 2 through 5 are so called, which surrounds the first zone ecliptic Karnon in a band shape.

A lot of people call it a free market.

As such, it is the most prosperous commercial activity in the city. The middle class of Lafdonia is inhabited, and many artisans and shops are concentrated here.

It is here that I stopped by Erwen the other day.

‘By the way, is he okay?’

Belatedly, Erwen came to mind.

When I met her, she always came first to the inn where I was staying.

But this time I came out of that inn… … .

It has become quite difficult to meet again.

I can’t even remember exactly where the fairy-only dormitory I’ve been to once before.

‘Well, it’s not that you can’t find it if you’re looking for it… … .’

I wonder if there is any need for that.

As long as the older sister is still alive, there will be no chance of going into the labyrinth together.

‘If there is a relationship, we will meet again.’

To be honest, after going through a lot these days, my memories of Erwen have also faded a lot.

It wasn’t even that deep of a relationship in the first place.

“Five! Look over there, Bjorn! People are eating clouds on skewers!”

what? Do you have cotton candy?

I was curious, so I bought one and gave it to Ainar after only tasting one bite.

By the way, it was real cotton candy.

“Oh, I can’t believe it! Are all humans geniuses? You make food like this!”

“Stop admiring it and just follow me.”

“Two, don’t leave me alone! I mean, I can’t go home alone!”

After accelerating, we reached our destination in no time.

The politeness of disposing of equipment in the past.

I disposed of all the equipment that had been imprisoned in the prison, as well as my equipment that had turned into a lump of scrap metal.

The selling price is about 800,000 stones.

I still haven’t disposed of the ‘thing’ I got just before coming out of the rift, but… … .

‘This should be enough to calculate 500,000 stones.’

“Einar, this is your share.”

“I, I, can I give you this much? Thanks to you, I even ate pure water… … .”

“Do not hesitate, take it. It’s a fair price.”

For reference, the ratio is 8:2 as promised.

Still, among the barbarians of his class, he must have earned the most this time.

“You promised, didn’t you? If you follow me, I will make you a lot of money.”

“Still, 300,000 stones! Isn’t that too many! If this is the case, how many cloud cookies are there?”

It seems that cotton candy has been upgraded to another monetary unit of Ainar.

“By the way, I’m getting hungry.”

Is it because the corpse golem’s essence has ‘appetite +9’ attached to it? It feels like the fasting cycle comes much faster.

“already? It hasn’t even been three hours yet!”

“So you’re not going?”

“Of course I go! Today I will buy you some meat!”

After quickly disposing of the equipment, we stopped at a nearby restaurant to eat.

And the car was about to go out again.

“Thank you, Bjorn.”

Ainar looked straight into my eyes and said.

There was sauce on his lips, but his eyes were more serious than usual.

Whoops, if he does this, it makes me even more awkward.

“done. Like I said before—”

“I’m not talking about money.”

huh? So what are you talking about?

“just… I just wanted to say thank you for treating me like I used to.”

I heard something, and I didn’t understand it at all.

However, Ainar’s expression was too serious to say that.

So I watched her without saying a word, and she struggled to open her mouth.

“that… As you know, my appearance has changed a bit. Others avoid me because they don’t think I’m a warrior.”

“that-“

“Even these days, wherever I go, humans keep coming to me and flirting! I’ve never had that happen before… … !”

Clearly, it occurred to her that this was a serious concern for her as a warrior.

To be honest, I don’t really sympathize.

It must be because my nature is different from that of a barbarian.

As I listened quietly, Ainar cried out in a voice that burst out in anger.

“Bjorn! Be honest! Am I that ugly?”

… what?

“I have decided! Bjorn! From now on, I can’t enter the labyrinth with you!”

No, wait.

Why is the conclusion like that?

***

I’m drinking lukewarm beer.

I sit alone on the first floor of the inn where I am staying.

“Wow… … .”

How can beer be so tasteless?

I guess I got the inn wrong.

The food was pretty good, but the owner couldn’t make alcohol like this.

“Whew… … .”

He took a long breath to shake off the bitter taste.

At the same time, a conversation with Ainar during the day came to mind.

After her bombshell declaration, a long conversation continued, but the result did not change.

“I am alone again.”

Ainar left.

Due to the nature of the barbarian, he was not shy about his words, but it was not only because of his appearance.

[actually… Yesterday, I received an offer from the elder that I would not like to become the heir.]

Elder of the Holy Land.

Rarely among them, an elder with a high reputation as a master of swords favored Ainar.

And today, she made a decision.

To learn swordsmanship in earnest under the elders.

[If you go into the labyrinth anyway, isn’t it one day here?]

I asked.

just one day a month.

I wonder if it’s okay to leave the labyrinth for just one day and enter the labyrinth together.

Ainar was only in trouble.

[I want to do that too, but… I heard that there is a special training method, so you can’t go out of the Holy Land even one step for six months.]

If it’s a special training, maybe that’s it?

If so, it is acceptable to say that we cannot go to the labyrinth together for six months.

I knew what a great opportunity this would be.

[I won’t ask you to wait. The same goes for saying that when it comes time to accept it unconditionally. I will definitely come back as a great warrior who will train hard and will not hold onto your ankles.]

So I couldn’t catch her.

Undoubtedly, on this expedition, she was forced to swear by the force of the marauders.

Also, what about the cracks?

A wizard, a dwarf, and even me, who was my comrade, was active while she was helpless.

‘Actually, that must have been decisive. For making this decision.’

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Maybe he didn’t know, but the change in his appearance would have been nothing more than a push on his back.

“Wow… … .”

I swallowed one more sip of lukewarm beer in an unfamiliar thirst.

A bitter taste emanated from the esophagus.

‘At the end of the day, I have to find a new colleague.’

This time, I was taking a break and trying to prepare for it.

Why don’t the daily quests stop?