Surviving the Game as a Barbarian chapter 126

126 Episodes (5)

A level 3 monster, Vandemon.

It is a kind of ‘rare species’ monster that is difficult to encounter due to some appearance conditions, although the difficulty level is at the bottom of the 3rd grade.

So I chose this as my first information sharing case.

Even if you’re a cheat mode player, you probably won’t have a lot of experience with vandemons.

It wouldn’t have been much more difficult for the three of us to catch it.

‘Above all, it is useless to know.’

Actually, this was the biggest thing.

Vandemons are difficult to meet.

And it’s more difficult to kill him with three.

Because this isn’t in the cheat mode where you can eat up to 30 Essences. To put it simply, when you hear it, you’re like, ‘Is there such a thing? It means the level of information that will end like ‘It’s amazing’.

Yes, it must have been… … .

“Is that really?! Ahh! I didn’t doubt it. really. You know?”

Starting with the fox mask, which jumps up and asks a question and then hurriedly throws an excuse, everyone’s reaction is a bit strange.

“… … You said the three of you were going to catch a Vandemon?”

“If it’s a Vandemon, it must be a level 3 monster, but that’s possible… … ?”

It was as if he heard something nonsense.

“Then move on to the next one.”

I passed the turn as if nothing happened.

In fact, it was intended to divert attention away from me, but thanks to the mysterious image, no one noticed.

“Fortunately, the green light is on.”

Afterwards, the last round was completed by giving information to the antlers, which was the last turn, and receiving an OK.

According to this notice upon entering, from now on, the participants will discuss with each other and decide whether or not to go around one more lap… … .

“I’m just going to do this for today.”

When the new moon, who had not prepared much for it, finished its first lap and declared that it would leave, the atmosphere shifted toward the end of the rally.

“Hmm, then I’m here too. I will save what I was going to use today and use it for the next meeting.”

“If Fox is missing, I will quit. I’ve prepared a lot, but… … It’s information that these two don’t know, so I’m not very confident.”

When the fox and the antlers express their intention of not attending for different reasons, the clown looks at me with a soft voice.

“What about the investigator? I can go on with the meeting alone—”

“I’m going to end up here too.”

“Yes? Why?”

I shrugged and kept quiet.

Well, I also want to go around a few laps and collect information… … .

‘If we do it together, there is a risk of getting caught.’

The risk is great.

I threw out floating information, but if the green light turns on, it could be revealed that I am a newb.

Listening to one piece of information is not very efficient either.

“Hmm, I’m sorry. For the first time, I met someone who could help me, and that’s the end of it.”

The meeting ended with the words of the clown dripping with regrets.

But what else is this?

“… … .”

Even after the meeting is over, everyone doesn’t leave the chat room and just stares at them quietly.

Pretending not to, it wasn’t difficult for me to recognize that their attention was directed to me.

Before leaving, he seemed to think that I would leave him a word or something.

‘… … Yes, today’s protagonist was me.’

I smiled and thought seriously.

First meeting I attended.

Today, I succeeded in building a ‘concept’ that would not be underestimated by the deceased here.

So, what is the most appropriate action for this concept?

“… … .”

Clown, antlers, fox, crescent moon.

I slowly looked into the four deceased people I met today, one by one.

and… … .

“Is it only this much?”

left as it is

***

“I went… … .”

As soon as the investigator left, the fox let out a long breath that she had been holding back.

“Fox, are you okay?”

The crescent moon looked at her and asked carefully.

The subject was missing, but the meaning was clear.

Because it was really dangerous before.

“… … I’m fine.”

live life.

the intention to kill someone.

Intangible things that are usually difficult to feel unless you have a good sense of humor.

However, the story is a little different in this special space where the mind and the spirit are intertwined.

“Are you really okay? My fingertips have been trembling ever since.”

Since there is no sieve called the body, an overwhelming fear is engraved in the mind the moment it is exposed to life.

Of course, most of it ends with that… … .

In severe cases, the spiritual body is seriously damaged, and the aftereffects are accompanied even in the real world.

“It will stop soon. Fortunately, I didn’t get mentally tainted.”

Even with that said, the fox was terrified.

What would have happened if the investigator had survived even a little later?

Just thinking about it made me goosebumps.

Even if he wasn’t a madman, he might have had a speech disorder to the extent of stuttering.

“Who the hell is he… … ?”

The fox spit out the question she had been holding back.

A newcomer who came in a year after the Master disappeared.

I thought I had a high mental barrier, but living for a few seconds was the only thing I could do.

It makes me wonder what the hell it takes for a human mind to reach such a realm… … .

There is something else that is really surprising.

“As soon as that person realized that I was limited, I erased my life. In an instant.”

“… … I guess it wasn’t my mistake either.”

The prison life disappeared in less than a second.

It is something that is difficult to explain in any words.

Erase the will that was embodied through extreme immersion at once?

Is it possible with the human mind?

‘Why do I have to come back then… … .’

While the fox regretted the rash act, the antlers opened their mouths.

“Before that, what do you think of that word?”

“Are you talking about Vandemon?”

“okay.”

“lie… … There will be no work. Once the light of truth has been lit.”

Of course, the gems of the round table are not absolute.

If there is no doubt that the speaker is the ‘truth’, the gem emits a green light.

However… … .

“I don’t think he’s misunderstood for some reason.”

“that… … I am also sympathetic. So it’s confusing.”

For the investigator’s information to be true, one premise must be satisfied.

Defeat the Vandemon with three people.

“I’m sure it’s in-game, but it sounds like a lot of nonsense to me.”

“Isn’t it possible with a 50x mod? Well, I don’t think Ryan would have cleared it on that level of difficulty.”

Crescent moon smiled at the murmur of deer antlers and joined the conversation.

And that moment.

“Hmm, you’re just assuming that it’s information that Mr. Susa found out in the game?”

Silence passed for a moment as the clown spoke a meaningful word.

“… … .”

“… … .”

Of course, that time was extremely short.

All three of them shook their heads and smiled.

“… … Haha, it could be.”

“Clown, you always say strange things.”

They didn’t spit negative words like the other two, but the fox felt the same way.

If you can attack a Vandemon with three people, how can you do something difficult in the game here?

“tt, everyone lacks imagination.”

The clown clicked his tongue as if he didn’t like something.

“Okay, I hope you will prepare a little harder next time.”

“Are you ready?”

“Information! Information! What the hell is this? At most, such a person has come, but there is not much information, so I have to send it right away. If that person loses interest in this place, would you take responsibility? I don’t know what to tell you in the future?”

“Look, it’s too much of an exaggeration to lose interest—”

“Did you not hear what he said earlier? You must have been disappointed just by looking at it, disappointment!”

“Wow, huh… … .”

“If you can’t find anything useful, come find something exciting and fun. Because of you, I do not intend to miss this opportunity. I know?”

The three of them shut their mouths at the clown’s sarcasm.

And he didn’t say anything and kept an awkward silence.

Watcher of the round table.

A secret exchange that ordinary players do not even know about. The three of them took pride in being part of this place.

But… … .

[Is it only this much?]

It all fell apart at that one word.

I realized that it was all arrogance at the cold, ridiculed gaze. As I left without looking back, I admitted without realizing it.

Watcher of the round table.

After all, this too was just a well for some.

***

‘It was a fun place.’

I opened my eyes, feeling the greatest satisfaction.

Hansoo Lee’s room with a bed and a computer desk next to each other.

I checked the time and closed my eyes again.

‘You are the watcher of the round table… … .’

This community that Lee Baek-ho informed me was more beneficial than I thought. Do I have to say that it is the perfect place to be a source of high-quality information, which I lacked the most?

‘I’ll have to stick with it until it breaks somehow.’

Of course, for this, it was necessary to constantly maintain the quality of the concept.

Being discovered as a newb won’t immediately kick you out or throw you out, but your attempts to uncover my identity will change much more directly.

‘Anyway, I’m going to put together some information that can be solved there tomorrow… … .’

Soon I changed the topic.

[Sergeant Lee]

Baekho Lee.

On the day of my discharge, I cleared a game I couldn’t break while on vacation and was summoned here… … A player who exudes the smell of rotten water.

To be honest, I’m still trembling.

This isn’t sleeveless.

‘The next time we meet, I’ll have to thank Baekho.’

I just went in because I missed Koreans, and I made a great relationship. Of course, I have no intention of remaining in a one-sided receiving relationship.

I don’t want a relationship like that, and… … .

Lee Baek-ho, that guy will never be a hogu-like guy.

‘Cancer, a relationship will last a long time if we don’t cross the line when we laugh at each other.’

After finishing my thoughts, I sat in front of the computer and did community activities.

Unlike last time, he supplied GP by selling little information, and in his spare time, he went to bulletin boards or chat rooms to adapt to the atmosphere.

As a result, the second community activity ended.

“The character will move to Rafdonia.”

Bjorn’s room, not Lee Han-soo.

As soon as I opened my eyes, I checked my watch.

Again, little time passed.

‘… … It would be the best if it weren’t for being tired.’

He was awake for 12 more hours at the time he normally slept, so his mental fatigue was considerable.

No, is this just because of overexertion?

Whatever the reason, I’m glad I cleared my schedule for tomorrow—

“Bjorn! How long are you going to sleep?”

Nemil.

I close my eyes for a moment and then open them, but I see Misha.

It was already morning, so the window was bright.

“A little more… … .”

“Hey, just a little more, what more? He always told me he was lazy. Have you ever stayed up all night in the library this time?”

“It’s not like that.”

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Misha was sensitive to food, so she got up and ate together, then stretched out on the bed again.

and how long has it been

As I slowly opened my eyes and looked at the window, I saw a dark scarlet light on the glass.

“You only wake up when the sun goes down, what the hell did you do yesterday?”

“I just had a little trouble sleeping.”

“… … you?”

It makes me a little sad to react like that, but I have nothing to say. It was the body of a barbarian who fell asleep immediately when he set his mind to sleep.

“by the way… … Have you ever been here?”

“I guess it could be. After finishing my morning training, I met Dwalkie for a while, and I even went to my hometown.”

“What? Wait, I met Dwalkie… … ?”

“yes. I had a problem, so I gave him some advice.”

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Misha said it was no big deal, but I, knowing Dwalkie’s heart, couldn’t do that.

Even in [Dungeon and Stone], quarrels among colleagues were a shortcut to bloodshed.

“therefore… … What was your concern?”

“Uh… … Still, it’s someone else’s problem… … .”

Uh huh, I feel sorry for the barbarians.

“Why are we strangers?”

“but… … Well, if it’s you, Bjorn, you can tell me.”

As she slowly showed a sad look, Misha quickly confided in other people’s worries.

From what I heard, it was just plain dating advice.

Have you found someone you like, and you are worried about whether or not to reveal your feelings?

‘I’m sure there are people who really do this… … .’

Even though he laughed, he even asked for confirmation.

“So what did you answer?”

“yes? Did I just tell you to confess like a man?”

“Right… … .”

It was somewhat of an expected answer.

Isn’t it Missha, who hasn’t been in a normal relationship until she turned 25? As you can see from just the things he usually does to me, he’s not interested in relationships—

“But that’s why… … .”

At that moment, Misha suddenly avoided my gaze and blurted her tail.

His face looks oddly red.

what? Is it because of the sunset?

As I was thinking about that, Misha grabbed my hand.

“Bjorn, if it’s okay with you, can you come to my house tomorrow?”

“… … Can you come with me?”

You’re not asking me to come?

Thought it was out of context, Misha just nodded her head.

“Yes. how can it not be? I will do well in what I do in the future. yes?”

For a moment I wondered what the hell this was.

I soon finished figuring out the situation.

He wouldn’t do this just by inviting him to his dorm.

“Do you mean our home when you say “home”? … ?”

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Misha bowed her head at my question.

“yes… … .”

A nervous trembling sounded from his hand.

Also, did the sun go down all of a sudden? The sunset, which was illuminating Misha through the window, was also getting darker.

Soon, Misha swallowed her saliva and added a further explanation.

“Oh, my father wanted to see you a little bit… … . So by the way… … with me… … Can I go with you… … ?”

It’s your parents’ invitation.

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t embarrassed, but… … .

I answered without thinking.

“good night.”

“… … what? Really? Really? and! Aren’t you stingy?”

“Okay, what time can I go tomorrow?”

It felt like it had finally come.