Surviving the Game As a Barbarian [EN]: Chapter 659

Outsider (4)

GM, Yurven Havelion.

As Elfnunalove, a player with a very unsettling nickname for me, and an old user who has survived in this world for at least 20 years.

For the record, Bersil also knows this guy’s identity.

[Yurven Havelion. That’s the GM’s name.]

It was something that was revealed at the Round Table in the first place.

That’s why I have a feeling that there might be another reason hidden behind why he recommended this guy.

“…I know about the magical engineer. But realistically, is it possible to get him to help? I heard he hardly does any external activities.”

To Amelia’s pointed question, Bersil nodded as if there was no problem.

“Don’t worry about that. I’m close to him.”

‘Of course, it might not work,’ Bersil said, hedging his bets, but I could feel the confidence in his voice.

Then, why is he so confident?

The reason is very simple.

There’s no way Bersil is actually close to that reclusive GM.

‘He must be relying on some leverage he has.’

However, I wonder if it will work well just by threatening him with his identity. From what I see, it seems like the royal family also knows about this guy’s identity.

It’s more like a relationship where they use each other because they’re useful?

‘Since the community is gone, I’m a bit curious about what situation he’s in.’

Actually, I’ve been interested in this guy for a while, but I was cautious about approaching him rashly.

Should I say there was no justification?

Even if I suddenly went to see a guy who’s always holed up in the tower, he wouldn’t meet me, and it would only look suspicious why I came.

But……

“Not bad. Let’s proceed with it for now.”

If Bersil acts as a bridge, I might be able to meet him naturally.

“Yes. Then I’ll go back and bring it up right away.”

There are some things I’m a bit worried about, but I decided to believe that Bersil, with his personality, would handle it well without revealing his own hand.

“This is something that needs to be kept secret from the outside, so make sure to emphasize that. If he agrees to help us, make an appointment. I need to see him once before that.”

“Yes, I will.”

“Then, let’s head back for now.”

There’s nothing more to do here, so I decided to wrap up today’s business and return to the city.

And……

“I’ll go to the Magic Tower.”

About three days after Bersil left separately, saying he would talk to the magical engineer.

“It’s done. The magical engineer said he’ll take a look.”

An appointment was made.

***

The meeting with the magical engineer was conducted very carefully and secretly. Should I say it was like being a spy in the Cold War era?

‘Turn left here, then open the third door of the building next to the red roof in front and go down… Ah, here it is.’

A building I arrived at after wandering through alleys for a long time.

Even below that, I went down the underground stairs and then activated a magic circle like when entering the black market to enter a mysterious space.

Flash-!

A fairly spacious room decorated like a study.

However, no matter where you look in the room, you can’t find an entrance or even a window.

It seems to be a special space made so that it can only be accessed by magic……

“You’ve arrived. I’ve been waiting for you, Baron.”

A man sitting on the sofa gets up and greets me.

‘So that’s what he looks like.’

I had met him once in the city, but at that time, this guy was disguised as Hans I, so this was the first time I saw his face.

The first impression keywords are youthful, skinny, and glasses.

However, I didn’t come here to evaluate his appearance, so after registering his face, I immediately started the conversation.

“…Is there a reason to be so cautious?”

“I’m sorry for making it troublesome. But recently, I have many enemies around me. Please understand.”

Enemies, huh……

Well, even Baek-ho was looking for him a lot before.

“Anyway, nice to meet you, Yurven Havelion. I’m Bjorn, the son of Yandel.”

I briefly shook hands with him and sat on the sofa that seemed to be my seat—.

Crack.

Sigh, it’s barbarian discrimination from the start.

“It’s okay, you don’t need to apologize—.”

…Huh?

Why should I apologize?

“Next time, buy a sturdier chair. Buying a chair like this makes you look like a discriminator.”

“Yes…? Ah, yes……”

“Buying a chair that a barbarian can’t sit on is the beginning of discrimination.”

“……Haha, I’ll keep that in mind.”

I could see that his impression of me was dropping in real-time, but it was an unavoidable action for me.

I need to act like a barbarian, especially when talking to this guy.

Even if it seems a bit excessive.

Thud.

I pushed the completely collapsed sofa aside and just sat cross-legged on the bare floor.

Surprisingly, there was no difference in eye level.

No, it seems like I’m slightly higher……

“Anyway, thanks for agreeing to my request. I didn’t expect you to be close to Bersil. How did you two get to know each other?”

To avoid suspicion, I pretend not to know anything and throw out a question.

Well, from his point of view, he might think this, right?

That I’m the one who sent Bersil to pressure him.

“Haha… Aren’t we both mages officially affiliated with the Magic Tower? It’s natural to become close like that.”

“Oh, is that so?”

“But… so, can I hear what I need to investigate? Miss Gowland didn’t tell me that much.”

“It’s about investigating the magic circle in the underground fortress. No, to be exact, I want you to find out how to activate it.”

“A magic circle, you say……?”

“Yes. It’s a magic circle drawn in ancient times, so Bersil alone is not enough.”

When I got straight to the point, the GM rested his chin and seemed to be lost in thought, then asked me in a very cautious voice.

“Perhaps… is your goal to go outside the city walls?”

…Yeah, you knew something too.

Since it’s not something I can hide if I’m getting help, I answered honestly.

“That’s right. To be exact, I’m trying to go out and observe their movements.”

“……I see.”

“Do you already know about it? About how to activate that magic circle?”

“No. I don’t. I just happened to hear about the existence of such a magic circle.”

“So you can’t give a definite answer until you go and see it yourself?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

The GM’s voice, nodding his head, didn’t have any confidence at all, and even seemed apologetic.

But……

‘But why does it feel like he’s laying the groundwork like this?’

I strongly felt like he was trying to get by with a vague answer, so I said in a kind voice.

“Don’t worry. Even if you can’t do it, I have no intention of blaming you.”

“Ah, yes… I feel a bit relieved to hear that.”

“Isn’t it okay to just keep at it until it works?”

“……Yes?”

Yes, what yes.

Did he think that he could just go down to the basement, take a quick look at the magic circle, and if he said he lacked the ability, I would just accept it?

“It doesn’t matter if it takes months. If we keep at it, it will work someday!”

“……”

“Since I’m the one asking for a favor, it wouldn’t be polite to leave you alone, so I’ll stay by your side the whole time!”

In other words, I’m going to keep him under observation so he can’t slip away.

“Since we’re on the topic, why don’t we go right now?”

“…Yes?”

“I heard you’re always cooped up in the tower anyway? You don’t have any appointments later, do you!”

“B, but I need to bring equipment……”

“Don’t worry! Just tell me, and I’ll have Bersil bring it.”

“I, I’ll bring it myself. It’s meaningless without it, and it’ll be hard to find if I just tell you……!”

The GM’s voice quickened, as if he thought he might really be dragged away like this.

“Hmm… and you’re not going to try to not show up, are you?”

“……Yes?”

Looking at the guy with a blank expression, I laughed heartily.

“Hahaha! Just kidding, just kidding! There’s no way you wouldn’t show up! I’m not worried!”

“Ahaha… Is, is that so?”

“Yeah! Even if something unavoidable happens and you can’t come out, I can just go find you!”

“……”

After telling him that I’ve been to the Magic Tower several times and know the layout well, the GM’s face turned pale, as if he remembered the last Magic Tower attack.

And……

“D, don’t worry. One hour is enough.”

After saying that, the GM left and really came back in exactly one hour.

***

There was no particular problem with going to Noark alone with the GM.

First of all, I know the way down to Noark very well, and……

Thud, thud.

The knights patrolling in the sewers were dealt with by the magical tool this guy had.

The patrol also seemed to have a detection-type magical tool, so I was a bit worried, but it turned out to be unfounded.

‘…His gear is good.’

Should I say he’s a magical engineer?

It seems to have a higher level of sophistication than what the knights have, to the point that the knights didn’t notice anything even when passing right next to them.

“You said you made it yourself? What’s its name?”

“It doesn’t have a name…… It wasn’t made to be sold in the first place.”

“Why not sell it?”

“Very rare byproducts are needed for production, and the probability of success is very low. That’s why this is the only one that was made.”

“Oh, is that so?”

That makes me want it even more.

Is there any way to take it away?

While I was pondering, the GM quickly changed the subject, as if he sensed my desire.

“By the way, it seems like the world has changed a lot. I never thought I’d see knights walking around in the sewers.”

“That’s why you should go outside more often.”

“Haha… I guess I should.”

I don’t know if it was because he was uncomfortable or because being outside was stressful, but the GM didn’t speak first until we arrived at Noark Square.

Even when I tried to throw out a few words, he just brushed them off appropriately.

‘He’s much less fun than I thought.’

Well, whatever his personality is, it doesn’t matter as long as he does his job well.

“Okay, here it is. Do you understand anything?”

“I’ll take a look.”

As soon as we arrived at the square, the GM showed off his professional aura, took out various equipment, and started fiddling with something.

And how much time had passed?

“Um……”

The guy approached me with quick steps, who was watching from a distance to make sure he was doing well so as not to disturb him.

“It’s… all done now.”

At first, I didn’t understand what he meant.

“……All done?”

“Yes. I’ve written down the formula to activate the magic circle here, so if you follow this method, even a 4th-grade mage can activate the magic circle.”

The GM handed me a piece of parchment with elegant writing, but it was hard to believe.

Is it something that can be finished this quickly?

As I narrowed my eyes suspiciously and scanned him up and down, the guy continued, as if making an excuse.

“…It was easier than I thought. Ancient magic circles are also my specialty.”

“Then why couldn’t you give a definite answer earlier?”

“That’s… a bad habit of mine. I’m sorry.”

Well, then I have nothing more to say……

“Um… well, now that the work is done, is it okay if I go now? I prefer to eat dinner at home if possible……”

To be honest, I don’t believe it.

Well, even I couldn’t say that to his face.

“What do you mean the work is done?”

“Yes?”

“We haven’t checked if it works yet. Try activating it yourself.”

When I held him back with a reasonable reason, the GM sighed and nodded, as if he couldn’t find a word to refuse.

“Yes… I understand. Then, please wait while I prepare for a moment.”

About 5 minutes later, after packing up the equipment he had taken out, the guy called me, saying it was all done.

When I approached him, he counted one, two, three.

And……

Flash-!

A pure white light enveloped us, and when I opened my eyes.

‘This is……’

A familiar yet unfamiliar space filled my vision.

A wide circular passage where a giant serpent could pass. One wall was blocked with an unknown pattern drawn on it……

“That’s the magic circle engraved on this side. After roughly looking at it, it seems that the activation method is the same.”

“…Roughly?”

“Th… that was a slip of the tongue. The information is not wrong, so you don’t have to worry about that part.”

“……”

“Ah, and one thing to note…… You must be careful not to damage the magic circle. Unlike the magic circle in the square, it’s an exposed structure, so……”

“What happens if it breaks?”

“A permanent restoration magic is set up, so it will be fixed if you wait… but it will take at least a year.”

“…I see.”

It’s better than not being able to return at all, but a year is a big risk.

“Can’t we use teleportation magic to return to the city?”

“Yes. The coordinate recognition is set below the city, but seeing that the movement trajectory is not specified, it’s highly likely that our current location is outside the guardian magic circle.”

In simple terms, it means that we are below the city, but outside the barrier that covers the entire city.

As expected, it’s still suspicious.

Of course, I’m not doubting the truth of the information he gave.

But……

‘He’s still suspicious……’

The magical engineer, Yurven Havelion.

I know this guy is a talented mage.

‘But still, is it possible to just look at it and answer everything so quickly?’

Even I, who am an outsider, can feel that it’s strange.

It’s like he already investigated it and is pretending not to know while solving it—.

“Well then, it seems like my work is done… how about we go back now?”

At the GM’s request, I pondered for a moment.

There’s no denying that his work is done, but I feel a bit sorry to let him go like this.

I was just staying still, thinking it would take at least a few weeks.

Actually, I was planning to talk to him and get to know him while he was investigating.

Yeah, so……

“We’ve come all the way here, aren’t you curious? Let’s go together!”

“Yes?”

“Then I’ll take that as a yes!!”

I can’t let him go easily.

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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