Surviving the Game As a Barbarian [EN]: Chapter 261

Bug (1)

When I mentioned going into the labyrinth, Raven quietly asked me,

‘Yandel, do you believe that rumor?’

Believe it or not, I know the rumor is true.

The outside world is fine, and the Noahrc forces have all left for that side.

But….

‘I don’t completely believe it, but I think there’s a good chance it’s true.’

Since the source of the information was the evil spirit community, I couldn’t show too much certainty.

So, I spoke about the unease I felt when I saw the guards looking inside the walls when I went to Vipron before.

‘I felt something was strange back then, and if that rumor is true, it explains it.’

‘Hmm, actually, I also had some doubts about that part. The Magic Tower doesn’t even have any windows, does it?’

The Magic Tower is a tall building that rises higher than the walls.

And the royal family, instead of granting construction permits, demanded that no windows be made. The stated reason was that the Magic Tower could not be allowed to overlook the royal palace.

‘What? Wait a minute… does that mean the outside is really fine?’

‘It’s just a possibility for now.’

Raven drew a firm line at Bear Uncle’s fuss. Then, he looked at me.

He didn’t say anything, but it was easy to understand what he meant.

He was asking if I was really going into the labyrinth based only on a possibility.

I gave the answer I had prepared.

‘To be honest, I don’t care whether that rumor is true or not.’

‘Why is that?’

‘Because it seems like the royal family has occupied Noahrc Castle, that’s a fact.’

What does it matter if they’re outside or still hiding underground? The army has already occupied Noahrc’s fortress, which has a portal.

That means there’s no need to worry about meeting the Noahrc guys inside.

‘You think similarly to me. Okay. I’m in favor.’

Raven was just curious about my opinion, but he actually saw this as an opportunity, so he agreed.

That’s how the voting time naturally began.

‘Well, if you two say so, then that’s how it is. I’ll follow along.’

‘Ooh, are we finally going back into the labyrinth!’

Bear Uncle and Ainar, who were just excited, as well as Misha and Erwen, also agreed to this labyrinth schedule.

Then it’s time to move on to the next order.

‘So, what are you going to do about the personnel issue? If you include Erwen, there are now six of us.’

‘We’ll split into three and meet on the second floor.’

‘Hmm, then it will take quite a while on the fourth floor?’

At Raven’s question, Erwen turned pale and quickly apologized.

‘I-I’m sorry. I’m causing trouble….’

‘N-No, that’s not what I meant. Really.’

‘But….’

But what but.

Before it got any more awkward, I stepped in.

‘Still, it won’t take as long as you think. Unlike me, Erwen is a proper guide. Maybe the overall time will be similar.’

‘Oh, then there’s no problem.’

With that, the talk about Erwen ended.

Next, we talked about the exploration plan, and it was unanimously decided.

‘Yes, it seems like we’re not quite ready yet….’

‘But we’ve gotten a lot stronger now.’

‘Hehe, we should start preparing soon. It’s been a long time since we’ve been there.’

The goal is the 6th floor.

***

Even after the clan meeting ended, a busy daily life continued.

It was a time to start spending the money that had been saved up.

‘If you all want to buy any equipment or items, buy them now. Ainar, you have to consult with me before buying anything.’

‘Wow… I heard about it, but it’s this bad. A 700,000 stone for a lythium equipment….’

While food and daily necessities had skyrocketed in price, exploration-related and equipment consumables had literally plummeted.

It was because 70% of the demand had disappeared.

With most of the explorers dead, the related goods that remained in the city became bad stock.

‘Still, this is probably the lowest point.’

Along with the money I had saved up, I also had the money I received from the royal family.

I had been keeping all that money because it would increase in value just by sitting there, but now it was time to spend it.

Because it will slowly rise when the labyrinth returns to normal.

‘Here are the recent transaction details you requested, Viscount Yandel.’

‘Ah, thank you. I’ll look at it quickly and return it.’

In fact, if you look at the recent market prices of the central exchange, there is almost no change. Just a few days ago, it was plummeting.

There are people like me who are slowly starting to spend money.

The sellers’ expectations that the market price will recover soon will also have some influence.

‘If this state had been maintained for a few more months, it might have been possible to graduate from the exchange items [meaning to acquire the best gear].’

While feeling a little regret, I went to the exchange with my team members every day and repeated reasonable shopping.

And I bought a total of three items.

「The character has equipped an adamantite large combat shield.」

「The overall item level increases by +1,750.」

First, the shield that was smashed in the last battle.

Since I was buying one anyway, I got a new one made of 5th-grade material.

It was an unbelievably low price.

It wasn’t custom-made, but it was cheaper than the 4th-grade material, the moonlight stone shield.

「The character has equipped No. 8,820 Iron Wall.」

「The overall item level increases by +310.」

The second item was steel boots.

It’s an item that doubles physical resistance and magic resistance for 3 seconds when used, and it has good synergy with my shield bash.

Ah, of course, it doesn’t mean it’s a graduation item.

There are much better boots among the higher numbers.

‘If the boots are this good, it should be enough until the later part.’

The last item I bought was a material.

The name is ‘Soul of the Dead’.

It was the most expensive of the items I bought, as it is used to receive the 7th stage of soul engraving [a power-up process].

It’s also used as an alchemy or magic material.

The price has also plummeted, but the drop was relatively small.

But….

‘Because I don’t know when I’ll be able to get it.’

It’s not about the price, these materials are harder to get than equipment.

Because there are few items for sale.

For that reason, I decided to buy it as soon as I saw it.

‘Yeah, it’s a hundred times better to buy this with money than to get it myself.’

The ‘Soul of the Dead’ is an item that has a certain chance of dropping when hunting a lich, a 4th-grade monster, after applying ‘Distortion’ [a special skill].

It means I don’t know how long it will take to get it myself.

I can do more in that time.

‘Bjorn, then I’m going to the training ground!!’

Anyway, when it was time to leave the exchange, Ainar ran to the training ground again today.

He seemed to really like the two number items he bought this time.

‘Misha, what about you?’

‘I have to go home. I have to prepare dinner too.’

‘Then you can take Abman home.’

‘Huh? Aren’t you going home?’

‘I’m going to stop by the holy site for a bit today. I might not be able to come home today.’

At my words, Misha flinched for a moment and then stared at me.

‘The holy site…?’

Ah, it was because of this keyword.

I quickly added an explanation.

‘I bought the material this time, didn’t I? I’m thinking of going to get a soul engraving.’

‘Ah, yes. I see. Yes, that’s right….’

Since that day, there have been times when awkward situations like this have occurred. We decided to pretend it didn’t happen, but how easy is that?

‘W-Well, have a good trip. I’ll take good care of the kids.’

‘Okay… I’m counting on you.’

After that, I parted ways with Misha and got on a carriage heading near the holy site. I could see Misha sitting on a chair waiting, as the carriage was not there yet.

‘…….’

‘…….’

When our eyes met, Misha quickly looked away and then stiffly waved at me again.

‘Ah, this is so uncomfortable.’

I awkwardly nodded and closed the curtain on the carriage. I was filled with self-loathing, wondering what I was doing, but….

Still, this is a lot better.

There’s a saying that time heals all wounds.

If I keep pretending to be okay, I’ll really be okay someday.

‘Then we’ll depart.’

The carriage soon moved and left the platform, and as I was dozing off, I arrived at my destination.

The platform on the outskirts of the 7th district, closest to the holy site.

As I walked along the forest path past the gate, I saw the barbarian’s camp.

‘It’s been a while. Is it a duel?’

I opened the chief’s tent and greeted him.

‘Phew, thankfully, he hasn’t heard about the oracle yet.’

I was a little worried because the goblin bastard was talking about the oracle at the round table, but thankfully it doesn’t seem to have reached the chief’s ears.

Well, it’s only a matter of time.

‘I came to see the shaman.’

‘The shaman? Then the timing is bad. You can’t meet the shaman right now.’

‘Why is that?’

‘He is currently undergoing the ‘Soul Receiving’.’

‘Soul Receiving…?’

A unique term I’ve never heard of in the game.

‘You don’t know about it?’

The chief’s eyes narrowed as I tilted my head.

It wasn’t a big deal.

In the past, it would have been common sense, and I would have flinched, thinking that I was the only one who didn’t know, but….

‘I forgot.’

Living as a barbarian, I naturally realized that a lack of common sense is not unusual for a barbarian.

‘I see.’

As expected, the chief easily accepted it and briefly explained what ‘Soul Receiving’ was.

‘Soul Receiving is a ritual that must be performed every few years to cast spells.’

‘Then how long do I have to wait?’

‘The ritual started at the beginning of the month, so you can meet him next month.’

Hmm, next month….

‘Okay. Then I’ll come back then.’

I turned away with regret.

***

「Bjorn Yandel」

Level: 5

Physical: 607.62 / Mental: 502.19 / Ability: 2175.55

Item Level: 4,627 (New +2,060)

Overall Combat Index: 4,442.11 (New +515)

Acquired Essence: Corpse Golem – Rank 7 / Orc Hero – Rank 5 / Ogre – Rank 3 / Manticore – Rank 5 / Bayon – Rank 3

***

Late evening, when drunkards began to appear on the streets.

We gathered at Bear Uncle’s pub.

Ah, for reference, we were the only ones in the store today because we put up a closed sign.

Bear Auntie, who was healthy enough to work at the pub even though she was heavily pregnant, was now really close to her due date.

‘Are you really okay? Not being by her side.’

‘Don’t worry, it’s just a day trip, nothing will happen. The baby will be born soon, so I have to work harder. My wife also agreed to this, so don’t worry about it.’

‘If you say so.’

It was half a lie, so I didn’t say anything more.

To be honest, if Bear Uncle really backed out now, it would be a problem for us.

‘Then, I’ll start by forming the bond.’

After a simple meal at Bear Uncle’s pub, Raven cast a bonding spell, dividing us into three groups.

The team distribution was simple.

Me, Bear Uncle, and Raven are Team A.

Erwen, Misha, and Ainar are Team B.

It doesn’t really matter since we’ll only be moving separately on the first floor and meeting on the second floor.

‘It’s about time, let’s go.’

‘Ah, wait a minute.’

Just as we were about to finish preparing and head to the dimensional plaza, Raven stopped us.

And with a somewhat embarrassed expression, he took out a few small items from his subspace.

‘Well… we’re a clan now, right? I had some time lately, so I tried making an emblem.’

It was an emblem.

You know, the one that explorers with clans always wear on their armor.

‘While making it, I learned that the symbolism is the most important thing for a clan emblem. So, I borrowed Yandel’s epithet and made it a giant….’

‘But this isn’t a giant, it looks like an ogre?’

‘Ah, if you don’t like it, give it here!’

‘I didn’t say I didn’t like it. I’ll officially register it as a clan emblem with the guild when I get back tomorrow.’

Raven’s expression brightened when I said that I would register it as a clan emblem, even though he was serious for a moment at my joke.

He seemed to have been expecting it.

‘Okay, everyone, come here. I’ll attach it for you.’

Soon, Raven personally attached the emblem to his companions’ equipment with magic.

Once it was attached, it looked pretty cool.

It felt like I had become a really successful explorer.

‘Thank you, Raven. You even took care of this without me saying anything.’

‘…Well, it’s also my clan.’

‘That’s what I’m thanking you for.’

‘Don’t say empty words. Okay, let’s go quickly. We’ll be late.’

He’s just shy.

After finishing the emblem attachment, we hurried to the dimensional plaza. There were quite a few people who came to watch.

People looking at us from a distance in the plaza.

‘Hey, Bjorn Yandel is here too?’

‘Is he already going back in after what happened?’

‘They said they created a clan, but there are only six of them.’

‘But what is that emblem? Is it an ogre?’

‘Probably, one of Bjorn Yandel’s essences is an ogre.’

The plaza was more crowded than expected, but there were not many people waiting to enter.

Only about three or four hundred people?

Most of them were low-level explorers who had no choice but to put on their equipment because they were in a hurry for money.

‘If the other plazas are all like this, the upper floors must be almost empty?’

I spent the remaining time checking the exploration plan for the last time, and soon a light burst out from the center of the plaza, and a portal opened.

「Entered the Crystal Cave on the 1st floor.」

This time, there was quite a lot to do in the labyrinth.

Surviving the Game as a Barbarian [EN]

Surviving the Game as a Barbarian [EN]

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[English Translation] After nine grueling years, Hansu Lee finally conquers the infamously challenging game "Dungeon and Stone." But his victory is short-lived; upon defeating the final boss, he's thrust into a blinding light and awakens as Bjorn Yandel, a barbarian warrior within the game's universe. In this perilous world, survival hinges on his ability to embody the savage strength and cunning of his new identity. Armed with only his gaming knowledge and a barbarian's physique, Hansu must navigate treacherous dungeons, battle formidable monsters, and conceal his true origins to avoid deadly suspicion. Dive into "Surviving the Game as a Barbarian" and join Hansu on a relentless quest where the line between player and character blurs, and every decision is a fight for survival.

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