Surviving the Game as a Barbarian chapter 122

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The next day, from early morning, Misha woke me up.

“Get up, get up! How long are you going to sleep?”

Then the time was 6:30 am.

Even considering the schedule to go to Commelby, it was quite early.

“Let’s eat today. I couldn’t bring a packed lunch because I woke up early.”

“Then, first from the morning on the first floor—”

“It’s not good here! Let’s go out and eat. yes?”

“I’m hungry… … .”

“Come on, I’ll buy you something delicious. Do you understand?”

I couldn’t even eat breakfast because of Misha’s backlash, and I was dragged out as it was. Then I got on a horse-drawn carriage as if to run away and ate only when I arrived in Commelby, a commercial district.

A restaurant located 30 minutes away from the public platform that Misha suggested as a restaurant.

“How is it, is it delicious?”

“delicious… … !”

I don’t know what they did to the stew, but it has a very familiar umami.

I’ll keep that in mind and come back every time I’m nearby.

“I’m glad you’re satisfied. Did you like it that much?”

“Except for the price of one meal.”

“That’s because you ate four bowls, you barbarian senile!”

After having a late breakfast, I stopped by the armor and general stores I frequented and disposed of the loot.

‘Three million stones… … .’

The amount obtained by selling all the equipment and consumables of the three men and Zencia met on the 2nd floor.

It’s not a small amount of money, but it doesn’t feel like a lot of money. It would have been several times more if he sold the snake’s fangs or even leather armor made of tier 2 material.

‘Well, that’s it, you can sell it later.’

After that, I entrusted the equipment repair to the blacksmith that Hikurod told me. I was worried about the repair cost because the shield and breastplate were dented a lot in the troll battle… … .

“All together, 300,000 stones.”

The repair cost was cheaper than expected.

Well, it must be easier to avoid being crushed than melted.

“Are you even dealing with leather?”

“Okay, do you have anything to entrust to me?”

“Ah, this is so stuffy in my chest… … .”

While I was there, Misha also entrusted me with armor repair.

It was leather armor, so I wondered if it would cause a problem if I just touched it, but there was no big problem.

“I don’t think there is any need to add new materials if this is enough. I think we can stretch the cramped area a little by using a softener.”

The repair cost is only around 50,000 stones.

I came here because of the introduction of Hikurod, so there is no gossip, and it seems like a very conscientious place to do business.

“Come with me in three days.”

After leaving the smithy, I went around to purchase items for exploration this time.

I replenished the witch lamp solution, a consumable counter consumable in the stealth world, and purchased a few additional items that came to mind.

and… … .

“I’ll give you two bottles together for 2 million stones.”

I repurchased two bottles of top-notch potions at the general store I went to before.

I didn’t know you could use that bottle so quickly.

The expenses were considerable, but it was better because the two of us had to bear it as a public money concept.

“Fortunately, I didn’t have to touch the money in the public account. Now, here are 325,000 stones.”

The rest of the money was shared with Misha.

So, today’s schedule is all over.

“Then I will go! Sleep well, Bjorn!”

“You sleep well too.”

Returning to Ravigion only at night, we had a simple meal and then parted.

And when I returned home… … .

what else is this

I see a silver-haired fairy squatting in front of my room and burying her head.

“Erwen… … ?”

“Oh, are you here?”

Erwen greets me with a smile as soon as he sees me.

For some reason, his eyes looked tired, so I couldn’t help but ask.

“… Since when have you been waiting?”

“It’s been a while. But did you two go out together?”

“Ah, I have a business trip to Commelby.”

“Also… I see.”

“So what’s going on here?”

It was time to wash up and sleep, so I asked what it was, but Erwen kept her mouth shut.

It’s like organizing your thoughts.

It had a somewhat serious expression on her face, but Erwen immediately spoke in a lively voice as usual.

“Uncle, I can’t come as often as I used to now. I’m here to tell you.”

“yes? ah… Well, things have changed since then.”

Not a month-old fledgling explorer.

Well, it must have been less than a year, but… … .

No, that’s why I know it’s time to focus on my growth.

“Yes, starting tomorrow, I decided to start special training with my unnie. So maybe once a week? I don’t think I’ll be able to come that much. I’d like to come more often, but… Yes, it will take a while.”

“long time?”

“… There is such a thing.”

Erwen wiggled his tail as if to turn around, and then disappeared with a bright smile without saying anything.

“Anyway! I’ll be back next week, see you then. mister!”

“Uh, yes… … .”

… What is this awkward feeling?

***

The next day, for lunch, the whole team gathered at the bar.

Then, we drank the return drink and had time to distribute the loot from the previous expedition.

“I think we should share 550,000 stones per person. The by-products of the Frogman Shaman seem to be selling more expensive than I thought.”

“Haha, it’s all thanks to Rotmiller peeling it off.”

“Hey, it’s not very helpful in battle, so I shouldn’t have to do anything like that.”

Laying aside Rottmiller’s humble remarks, I finally settled the income of this expedition.

400,000 mana stones obtained from cracks and 1st and 2nd floors.

320,000 Stones remaining after deducting the cost of consumables from the money selling equipment.

550,000 stones as a quest completion fee and by-product.

A total of 1.27 million stones.

‘Even though I wrote that, I made this much money.’

In one way or another, he earned a lot more income than in the past two months on the 4th floor.

No, in fact, considering the essence, leather armor, and the viper’s fangs that Misha ate, it’s safe to say that it was a crazy benefit.

I also have 5 million stones to receive from Mr. Bear.

‘If you have this momentum, will you be able to get the 6th level engraving right away?’

I chuckled and drank my beer.

There are still 2 million stones left in Misha and my public account.

His personal fortune accumulated so far is about 2.5 million.

For the past two months, growth has almost stopped and I was nervous, but seeing the balance in my bankbook makes me feel content.

“Bjorn! What if you drink your first cup alone!”

“yes?”

“Let’s drink together! We haven’t even celebrated properly yet.”

“… Yes, do whatever you want.”

“Thank you for slaying the troll cubs and making them all alive! ruler! Everyone, keep drinking!”

After the settlement was completed, we all drank the return wine together to solve the problems of the past expedition.

Will we overcome another crisis together?

The dwarf, the team leader, seemed very happy.

However, the drinking party ended faster than the last time.

“I… I’ll just have to go I have to stop by my parents’ house today.”

First Missha left, then Rottmiller.

“I have to go here today. The guild has a business for a while.”

Perhaps because of the promise they made later, the two of them left, who only talked about drinking and set the mood. Anyway, Rotmiller, when Misha was gone, the noisy drinking party became quiet.

I was afraid that the dwarf would be pissed off if I even fell out of here, so I stayed and tried to continue the drinking party… … .

Surprisingly, the dwarf sneaked out and moved to the next seat.

“Hahaha, is that so? Troll cubs are no big deal, right? huh, lie? can it be See that barbarian over there? Little Balkan, maybe you’ve heard of it… … .”

A dwarf who left his teammates behind and started chatting with the explorers who had never met before. So I was just about to go back, but Dwalkie caught me.

“Now, how about we talk for a moment?”

“What?”

“Well, after all, we’ve never had a quiet conversation just the two of us.”

Well, that’s right.

Everyone, Rotmiller, often chatted while sleeping, but he was the one who slept drunk.

‘Do you have anything to say to me?’

And that was all.

Dwalkie just sipped his drink and didn’t open his mouth first.

‘Chiba, I’ll just go.’

Unlike the noisy surroundings, an awkward air flows around me.

So I just opened my mouth first.

Because there was something I was curious about.

“Are you all right?”

“Oh, it’s okay… . To be honest, I was a little uncomfortable even after receiving treatment from the priest, but now I am completely healed.”

“Good luck, then what about this place?”

When I asked, tapping my forehead, Dwalky tilted his head.

“It must have been the first time in my life that my body was folded in half. How about you, can you keep going into the labyrinth?”

Broken minds are more common than you think.

Sometimes, the cruel memories that remain on the body remain strong in the mind like scars.

“Ah, that… … .”

Dwalky, realizing the meaning of my question, hesitated to answer.

It seemed that nothing could go wrong as expected.

“Whew… to be honest I haven’t slept well since that day. I thought it was because it was in a labyrinth, but I think it’s the same in the city.”

Soon, Dwalky vomited out his alcohol and confessed that his hands were already shaking just thinking about going back into the labyrinth.

“But, don’t worry too much. It’s something everyone goes through, isn’t it? I’ll be fine before the next expedition.”

I can get over it… … .

Looking into your eyes, it doesn’t sound like a waste of words.

There was only one question.

“Is there any reason to do that?”

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Most of them go on to work as explorers after overcoming the trauma.

That’s because there’s no way to live without this.

In a city where they have to pay taxes to survive, they have no choice but to overcome.

But the wizard, Dwalkie, is different.

“If only working in the city would suffice, why do you want to keep working as an explorer?”

Dwalky hesitated to answer my question, then hit me with a glass of beer and answered.

“that… Because it’s fun.”

It was a completely unexpected answer.

“Because it’s fun?”

“Of course, it was for a different reason in the first place. Do you remember what I said when we first met?”

“I remember. I said I would become a great explorer and raise the baron’s honor.”

“Actually, it’s all lies. If only I became a famous explorer, my father… No, I just thought the baron might be interested.”

Dwalkie is the illegitimate son of a noble family.

And, as is the case with illegitimate children, he feels deep love and hatred for his blood relatives. Contradictory feelings of hating and wanting to be loved by them.

“As you know, my ex-baron is dead. And as you have seen… The older brother who inherited that position didn’t even know I existed.”

I was disappointed at first.

It felt like I had lost my purpose in life in an instant and was floating on water all day long.

Dwalkie, who poetically expressed the emotions of the time, looked straight into my eyes.

“But I was able to overcome it. Because there were four people around to lean on.”

“no way… Ooh, are you talking about us?”

“Then, who else is there? At first, I didn’t know that my colleague was like that. Family beyond friends you can trust and rely on… It felt like that.”

“That’s right?”

“exactly. It felt like I was left alone in the world every day after my mother passed away… I never felt that way when I was exploring, laughing and chatting with you guys.”

Do you know that he was also saying embarrassing things, and Dwalky emptied the beer he ordered another glass of beer at once.

“Thank you, Bjorn. Thanks to you, every day is fun these days. So… Although it happened this time… I can overcome it.”

“… Right.”

“exactly. So don’t worry too much.”

“Okay, I don’t care about that part anymore.”

Soon, I cleared my concerns.

Whatever the motive, if that’s enough, Dwalky’s mentality shouldn’t be a concern.

“Huhu, you look like you’re not alone, but you have a lot of affection.”

“Okay, let’s drink.”

Perhaps because of the sincere conversation, the awkward atmosphere disappeared.

Dwalky, who had been crouching in front of me, got excited and started talking about things first, and I listened to each other.

That was when

“Hey, Bjorn… I have a question for you.”

“Tell me.”

“Maybe, with Miss Misha… Are you dating?”

Instead of answering, I stared at Dwalkie.

The look on his face, which was burning with drunkenness, was full of irritability and tension.

Then I realized one thing.

‘Somehow, the two of us suddenly started talking.’

Boy, that’s what I was looking for.

***

“Brown Rottmiller. I’m 34 years old, I’ve been an explorer for 8 years, right?”

As soon as you enter the office, your gaze is shot at the same time. Despite feeling humiliated to this, Rotmiller responded.

“… That’s right.”

It was more of a question than an embarrassment.

He got a call from the Explorers Guild this morning. So I arrived at the guild on time, even while I was unwinding with my colleagues.

And when I followed the staff up, it was this room.

A man was sitting in a chair, a face Rotmiller knew.

‘Nile Urbans, the 7th regional leader of the Explorers’ Guild. Why the hell is Iza for someone like me? … .’

Doubts crept up to the end of his neck, but he did not hesitate and waited for the man’s explanation to follow.

That’s because you don’t know what kind of disaster will strike you if you make a mistake.

“Hmm, I like it. Even if you are curious, especially the part where you wait until the end.”

“Then can you tell me about your business?”

At his request, the regional chief nodded with a happy smile and explained why he was called here.

The more I listened, the more it didn’t make sense.

“Do you mean that you should betray my colleagues by looking at me?”

“It’s up to you. To be precise, all I need to do is fix that barbarian friend’s habit.”

Rotmiller clenched his teeth.

There are only 13 regional heads in this city.

An existence that could give a huge disadvantage to just one explorer.

So it took more courage.

“The proposal… I’ll pretend I didn’t hear it.”

The words of rejection that I clenched my fists and spit hard.

The mayor smiled as if it was interesting.

“Once we’re done talking, I’ll see you.”

Rotmiller hurried back to the door before being devoured by fear.

That was then.

“It’s good to have respect for your colleagues. What a wonderful belief. However… How long do you think they will be your companions?”

At the continued voice, Rotmiller stopped without realizing it.

“I saw your records. I think it would be pretty embarrassing. It took you eight years to get to rank 7. On the other hand, a certain barbarian has reached rank 6 in half a year.”

“Such feelings… I have never felt it.”

“If it were you, that would be it. Shouldn’t you be slowly accepting the reality?”

“… … .”

“Your comrades will keep going upstairs. I am not an ordinary person like you.”

Rottmiller’s lips were pressed down at the too direct words.

However, he made no objection.

Not because I’m afraid of that man’s power, but because I know all too well that those words are true.

“How long do you think you will go with them? three months? four months? Well, maybe it could last longer. If they take pity on you.”

Rotmiller didn’t listen any more and opened the door and left.

“I believe you will make a wise choice.”

Through the cracks in the closed door, the regional manager had a friendly smile on his lips.