Surviving the Game as a Barbarian - Surviving the Game as a Barbarian chapter 49

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Shiny looks and curly blonde hair.

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Mid 160’s tall and skinny anchovy-shaped body.

A rank 8 wizard who can handle life and administrative magic, some curses, and cold magic.

Real Wob Dwalkie.

He was a man who had a strong smell of sarcasm the more he talked.

‘Chiba, aren’t you actually a wizard?’

I suddenly had such doubts, so I checked this and that, but to my surprise, he was really a magician.

And looking back, he didn’t lie.

Because he only said that his uncle was the third brother of the baroness, he didn’t say he was a nobleman.

Well, you probably know the map line.

Impersonating a noble is a felony with no excuses, even if it is a summary execution.

“So how are you? Are you successful?”

After much deliberation, it was decided to add him to the team.

“… From now on, you will be our colleague.”

“Ha ha! Good luck, because it was my first time, I wanted to join a team with as many fighters as possible.”

A personality full of bravado and bluff.

And those who have not yet explored the labyrinth.

Let’s do these two things, but… … .

Still, isn’t he a magician?

There was no request for an increase in distribution, and he said that he would follow orders well in the labyrinth, so this seemed to be sufficient control.

‘Because all cheap things have a story.’

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Moreover, if it became known that there was a wizard in the team, it was clear that the applicants’ specs would rise further.

Hey, there’s no such thing as a wizard’s personality on paper, right?

“When the rest of my colleagues are rescued, I will contact you again.”

“I see. Then we’ll see you then.”

After Dwalky left, the dwarf, who had been frozen throughout the conversation, let out a long breath.

“Isn’t that great? A wizard, even a nobleman, is so humble… … .”

I answered with sincerity.

“Hikurod, you are really the greatest.”

It was sincere with 100% purity.

***

The subsequent city life routine was simple.

Aside from visiting Raven’s lab once a week, I get up at 7 am, grab a bite to eat, and go straight to the library.

“Parstyev.”

“Then do your best.”

“… … .”

Including last time, I have been painting almost every day for two months, but I have never had a proper conversation with this woman librarian.

Knuckle-!

It is usually closing time when you read a book while eating your meals every 4 hours.

But today I pass because I have an appointment.

I was about to leave a little earlier than the closing time, but the librarian suddenly spoke to me first.

“I have a question.”

“… what?”

“Why do you always wear armor when you come to the library?”

Oh, that’s what I was curious about.

I answered honestly.

“What if I leave it at the inn and someone steals it?”

“… If that’s the case, then I see.”

As soon as the answer is finished, the librarian closes his eyes as if the task is over.

“I thought you were completely indifferent to others, but you don’t seem to be?”

I felt like I was losing for some reason, so I added something, but the librarian showed a slight displeasure on his face.

“We keep getting complaints from other users. I’m so worried about you that I won’t be able to read the book.”

“… He did it?”

“Yes. If your business is over here, would you mind not disturbing me and let me go?

Are you disturbing me?

Yes, I’ll sleep right away when I go.

I want to spit it out, but if I bother you and get banned, it will hurt my head.

As if running away, I left the library and headed to the meeting place.

It was a little past 9 in the evening.

“It’s here! Bjorn! Why are you so late today!”

“I’m sorry, I couldn’t find it because it was too small.”

“ha ha ha! More jokes! Come sit down!”

In the evening, I met a dwarf and had a drink.

The frequency is about three or four times a week.

Of course, we don’t see each other so often to be friendly, and we always discuss the team.

“So, how was the person you met this time?”

“He was a serious and reliable friend.”

No, not like that.

How were your skills?

“ah! It wasn’t as bad as I was worried about. I have a long career as an explorer, and I think one person can do it in any situation.”

“Right.”

“… So I ask, what do you think?”

After thinking for a while, he nodded, and the dwarf’s complexion brightened.

“Huh, that’s good. Again, I wondered what would happen if I didn’t like you. There is not much time left.”

In that sigh, I could feel the pain of the dwarf, who was practically the leader of the pants team.

In fact, he suffered the most.

Let’s praise, praise.

Doesn’t it cost money?

“You did a great job, Hikurod. Also, you are a great team leader. I’m glad I chose you.”

“Ha ha ha! is it?”

“Of course. Is there a team leader who respects the opinions of team members like you? Don’t lose your focus and just do it the way you are now. Then, unlike that idiot who kicked you out, you will be a great team leader.”

“Ha ha! Is this friend really floating? It was my first time playing a role like this, so I was worried, but I’m glad to have you!”

Suddenly, my heart sank at those words.

One time, I was a dwarf who complained about my frequent interference. But how do you become such a great team leader?

“In that sense, you should buy the alcohol today!”

“… In addition? Didn’t I buy it last time too!”

“Again, a good team leader shouldn’t be stingy in this area!”

“Hey, it’s not that I’m petty… … !”

Exactly one week left before the labyrinth opens.

“Eight, yes, I will buy it today! Finally, all the team members have gathered, is the price of alcohol an issue?”

Finally, the team was complete.

***

Games and reality are different.

You can’t just enter the labyrinth just because the team is complete, there are things that need to be dealt with separately.

First of all, everyone in the team gathers and opens their faces.

How far to go, where would the main hunting ground be, and discuss whether the distribution is fair as an explorer who is the embodiment of money.

If there is no problem after that, after registering as an official team in the guild, finally, we work together every day to organize the exploration plan, etc.

‘It passed in an instant.’

The busiest week has passed since waking up from Bjorn Jandel’s body.

And the long-awaited moment came.

“You have entered the first-floor crystal cave.”

A crystal cave on the first floor of the labyrinth, surrounded by brightly colored lights.

“Oh! This is a labyrinth!”

Unlike in the past, when there were only two people, there are five men and women around me.

These are the new team members who will be joining us on this journey.

Let’s introduce them one by one—

“Right!”

“Ouch! Fuck! my eyes!”

Before her eyes could adjust, the blonde Bisil, who had cast eyeball magic, was named Riole Wob Dwalky.

Dwalkie Sacky for short.

“This bastard turned—”

I was so annoyed that I was about to say something, but a dwarf intercepted the player.

“Dwalkie, save your magic as much as possible.”

“Well, but how dark is it?”

“In the labyrinth, this is very bright. If it’s really dark, you can light a torch.”

“Okay then, I see.”

It is a change that has occurred over time.

Even the dwarf realized that Dwalky was not a noble and began to treat him comfortably.

And, somehow, we became quite friendly.

The dwarf pretends not to be the dwarf himself, but whenever Dwalkie Saeki does something stupid, he takes care of them, not a characteristic between the two of them.

“What did you pack so much when you came to the labyrinth? In case anyone is not a beginner, give it to me, I will put it in my bag.”

“Your meticulous consideration, I will not decline.”

That’s when the dwarf was taking care of Dwalky and watching over things as usual.

A high-pitched, cheerful voice was heard.

“Captain, shouldn’t we move slowly?”

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Missha Karlstein.

As you can see from the triangular hairs growing on his head, he is a beast explorer.

He is 25 years old and has been exploring for 5 years this year.

His height in his early 170’s, a skinny and long body shape, and a pompous impression combined to create a cold atmosphere… … .

“Stop playing and come on. I want to beat the monsters in the head quickly.”

He has a strange habit of only crushing the pronunciation of the end when he speaks.

I claim that it is an unavoidable problem with pronunciation due to the structure of the body of the beast people, but it is the first time I have seen a child with such poor pronunciation.

Oh, and one more feature.

“Ha ha! It’s the princess’s name, so I wonder if it is!”

“It! Didn’t I tell you not to call me a princess!”

“Still, you’re the daughter of the chieftain of the Red Myo tribe, how could a dwarf do that—”

“Killed! Dwarf!”

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Misha Karlstein is the princess of one of the five major tribes, the Red Myo tribe.

Was it the thirteenth or the fifteenth?

I can’t remember the order in which it came out.

In any case, there is no need for special treatment or anything like that.

In the first place, she’s a princess in comparison to human society, because she’s not a real princess.

Rather, there are others to be careful with.

“Murad, stop it. Even if it’s a joke, I don’t hate myself that much.”

Brown Rotmiller.

His race is human, and he is 34 years old.

Although it is a 7th grade, it has 8 years of experience.

No matter how meritocratic the explorer industry may be, he is the most experienced among us.

That’s why even the dwarf takes a step back every time he says it.

“Hey, was it a little harsh? I will be more careful in the future.”

“You look good, dwarf—”

“The same goes for Karlstein. Amman is angry, so is it reasonable to say to the team leader that he is a bastard or something?”

“… I was wrong.”

Personally, I like the team the most.

In a way, he’s the only normal person on this team.

Well, unlike other team members, there must be a downside.

“Murad, can we depart sooner rather than later?”

“Ah, please.”

“From now on, everyone, please follow me.”

Dwalky opened his mouth as he was about to leave.

“Wait, wouldn’t it be better for Bjorn or Hikurod to take the lead? His name is a warrior… … .”

“You’ll need help from the third floor, but until then, you’ll be fine on your own.”

Honestly, I don’t know what he’s worried about.

Rotmiller is a professional explorer.

And survived the labyrinth for 8 years.

‘The explorer rating is low compared to the period, but… … .’

I rather appreciate that part.

In 8 years, you must have gone through all sorts of things, but aren’t you still alive in a corrected form?

Not by force, but by taking advantage of one’s other strengths.

‘That’s probably why he has a serious and inflexible personality in everything.’

Afterwards, under the guidance of Rotmiller, we finally reached our destination by smashing the monsters that appeared occasionally.

The outermost part of the first floor, often called the dark zone.

Even though he ran the shortest distance without getting lost, the portal had already been opened by another explorer.

“After all, there must have been a passenger this time.”

“Don’t blame yourself. Because you’ve been good enough.”

“Murad, that is no reason not to try. If you don’t feel resentful for your own shortcomings, that means your life as an explorer is over.”

“Is that so?”

For reference, it took about 10 hours to get here.

I couldn’t speak in front of the passionate Rotmiller, but for a general exploration team, this is a very good record. Aren’t we a running team aiming for portal opening experience?

To be honest, I didn’t expect him to find the portal so easily.

‘I’m not even a guide, but finding a way is like this… … .’

While I think it’s okay to look forward to other abilities that I haven’t seen yet.

In one corner, this kind of regret blooms.

‘If it was Einar or Erwen, I would have been able to get the opening experience.’

dimensional instability.

If you use the method I called ‘bug’ for short, it is possible to receive unconditional portal opening experience.

However, this would be a method that can be used at least when security can be maintained through ‘promise’ or ‘oath’.

‘It will be later… Let’s save until we have a really reliable team. After all, the experience is not urgent right now.’

Take a deep breath and brush off any remaining regrets at the same time.

The dwarf shouted loudly.

“Come on, then let’s go inside!”

The dwarf stepped into the portal first, and I followed immediately.

‘Please, I hope nothing goes wrong this time… … .’

Is this too much wind?

“You have entered the 2nd floor Beast’s Lair.”

The real journey has begun.