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The day after I went to Commelby with Raven.
The entire team gathered at the tavern to make the final settlement.
“I made a lot of money.”
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Manastone income 25.19 million.
310,000 expandable backpacks and miscellaneous equipment.
Ifrit’s Essence is 9 million minus the test tube value.
750,000 by-products of Mila Roadden.
So put it all together… … .
‘A total of 37.95 million stones.’
Of course, it’s not fair to divide into fifths.
It was agreed that Ainar would take 15% and Uncle Bear 25% of the magic stones… … .
Essence and Milaroden’s by-products are special loot, so Ravens eat 40%.
‘Let’s see, then my share… … .’
7.1 million and 2,500 stones.
By the way, the amount that exactly matches Missha.
“Mr. Einar is 5843,000 stones.”
“Oh oh!!”
“Then what do you do with integer values?”
“Uh, Jeongsu… … ? How much was that?”
Ainar quickly expressed a confused expression even after being happy with the ridiculous payment.
“… … If that’s the case, I’ll pay it with you.”
I took 2157,000 stones from my share and gave it to Raven.
“Mr. Karlstein’s share?”
“Ah, if that’s the case, I decided to get it from Ainar later.”
“Well, then. uh… Wait a minute, then Ainar-san doesn’t have anything to pay for today?”
Is the problem that there is nothing to be settled?
I worked hard in the labyrinth, but my debt only increased.
4 million to Misha.
For me, the total cost of the equipment I bought last month was 7.5 million.
A total of 11.5 million stones.
“Well, it can’t be… … !!! There was settlement money, but it was gone!! Hey, something is wrong with this!!”
“The world is what it used to be. Still, I ate the essence and didn’t get stronger.”
Unlike Misha, who comforted me with words, I decided to give a practical reward.
“By the way, I would like to gradually increase the distribution of Ainar.”
I ate a 5th grade essence.
In fact, it is difficult to see that Ainar’s combat power is below average now.
“Oh, I don’t care.”
“… … From now on, I will only receive 20%.”
Uncle Bear acknowledged it without saying a word, and Ainar’s manastone distribution cost was increased to 20%.
It is now an equal distribution.
‘Huh, I’d like to adjust the special loot ratio as well… … . He’s obviously going to be furious, so we’ll do this later.’
Actually, it’s a little embarrassing when I think about it.
As a tanker, as a leader, as a guide who was not in the market… … .
Besides, you feed all the hidden pieces, right?
Shouldn’t I get 30% of what I did?
“Ah, then, as long as everyone pays the team money, today’s work is all over.”
“How much was the public money?”
“It’s 300,000 stones per person.
“Are you taking it again? … !!”
Ainar’s debt increased by 300,000 stones.
Well, anyway, I don’t know what the meaning of debt is in the yard where I feed and sleep.
***
Three days after final settlement.
While Misha went out with Ainar to apply for a rank 6 upgrade, I lay down in bed to organize my thoughts.
‘Already another 10 million stones have been gathered.’
The amount excluding the money lent to Ainar or in the public account with Misha.
After all, when I came to the 5th floor, my growth accelerated.
Do I have to say that being able to take the initiative has allowed me to put my in-game knowledge to good use?
‘1 year.’
I made a rough plan.
‘For just one year, let’s build a foundation on the 5th floor and float to the 6th floor.’
Of course, it will be difficult to grow as quickly as it is now from the 6th floor.
It is a class that cannot be cleared with only combat power.
From the 6th floor onwards, it will be a long time battle.
‘… … Still, if you go to the 6th floor, you can eat the essence.’
As long as the formidable foe called the Dragon Slayer is targeting my neck, I need to get stronger as soon as possible.
‘Even if it’s not, looking at the current situation, there seems to be no answer in the present state.’
Recently, the atmosphere in the city is very heavy.
To be precise, the explorer industry is like that.
Do I have to say that everyone is standing up and nervous?
It deserves it.
That’s what happened this time.
‘471 people.’
That many people died on the 4th floor.
And only in this episode.
This was a serious problem that could not be compared with the last three-story monarch incident.
A predator, not a monster.
Also, a large-scale terrorist attack by a large group aimed at veteran explorers who have been in and out of the labyrinth for nearly 10 years.
“Bjorn!!”
When the thought led to that, Misha, who had gone to the guild, returned.
With a piece of paper in hand, very urgently.
“Hey, look at this! The royal family has issued a notice against the explorers!”
I quickly took the paper and read it.
An announcement that a subjugation plan was made under the leadership of the royal family, and rewards will be given if you are an explorer of level 6 or higher.
The target of subjugation was Noark.
‘… … It’s going to be a mess.’
The underground city was an open secret.
A group that everyone knows, but 99% of people didn’t even know it existed.
However, the group was mentioned in the royal official document.
“Bjorn, what are you going to do?”
“Well.”
The rewards are quite attractive.
In addition to the measured amount per person, tax and currency exchange fees are waived for 3 years. Moreover, it is said that even the essence possessed by the royal family is awarded according to their achievements, so there must be a considerable number of people who abuse it.
‘It seems that the recruitment of mega clans has already ended.’
The announcement also included the names of the clans that had agreed to participate.
Perhaps a much greater reward was promised.
Should I call it some kind of promotion?
The trust of ordinary explorers will rise vertically just by the participation of large clans that are said to be the best.
No, you may think it is foolish to not participate in the subjugation as an opportunity to shed some light.
However… … .
[Anyway, what I want to say is, never participate.]
Remembering Lee Baek-ho’s advice, he made up his mind.
“We do not participate.”
Getting caught in a whale fight and popping your back is the norm.
Besides, he’s still growing well, isn’t he?
It is difficult to feel the merit of having to participate in the subjugation.
“I see… … Good luck. I don’t feel good for some reason… … .”
“First, just in case you don’t know, I’ll have to meet Raven and Abman and talk. Oh, what was Ainar’s reaction?”
“I am looking forward to this opportunity to raise my reputation. Don’t worry though. I’ll talk to you.”
“Then leave it to me.”
After finishing the conversation with Misha, we headed to the tower.
What about the wizard’s point of view?
The answer was really simple.
“Ah, that announcement… … . I heard it last night too. I still wanted to ask, but I’m glad I didn’t participate.”
“Are you against it too?”
“yes. I’m curious about the underground city, but first of all, words are subjugation, aren’t they war? I don’t want to get involved in such a battle for interests.”
Whatever the reward offered by the royal family, Raven did not feel very interested.
Fortunately in many ways.
I got a similar answer from the tavern I visited afterward.
“Everyone in the tavern has been talking about it all day, but I don’t understand something. Well, I am greedy for rewards… … .”
Uncle Bear said that he would have participated in the subjugation if he had been playing solo.
After all, this guy is almost forty years old.
3 years of tax exemption is huge.
First of all, isn’t he a yangban who is almost exclusively responsible for his wife’s share of taxes?
“Whoa, and next year, a child will be born, right? The maternity benefit will reduce taxes for 20 years, so there is no reason to be in such a hurry.”
“Right.”
“If you don’t attend, I have no intention of joining.”
Okay, then it was concluded that the subjugation would pass.
‘… … For more information, let’s find out when the community opens.’
There’s nothing you can do right now.
So, I was slowly going back to my dorm and checking out things to do in the city this month.
Uncle Bear made an unexpected offer.
“Yandel, how about a drink later?”
“alcohol?”
“Aren’t you the leader of a team now? From the looks of it, it seems that there are no connections in this regard.”
“therefore?”
“There is a gathering of explorers on the fifth floor this evening. If it’s okay, how about we go together?”
Well, it’s friendly… … .
I honestly don’t like it.
However, it is common for explorers here to meet and play with their partners and exchange information.
Wouldn’t it be bad to try it once?
‘Actually, the round table watcher only comes out with high-level information, so it’s hard to understand in this way.’
“good night. So what time should we go?”
After hearing about the time and place of the appointment, I went to the library to kill time.
Ragna, who greets you bluntly as usual.
But, when did I hear this news while I was only at the library?
“Do you have anything to say?”
“Perhaps… … . Are you participating in the subjugation?”
“No, our team decided not to participate.”
“okay. Fortunately, the… … .”
Ragna’s complexion brightened.
For some reason, I was curious about that fact, so I asked directly.
“Fortunately, do you know anything about Noark?”
“About that… … I don’t know. But, I know what kind of royal family it is… … . It will certainly be a huge sacrifice.”
Ragna responds in a voice that sounds like an ant crawling.
“The royal family?”
“Please do what you just didn’t hear.”
Soon after, Ragna withdrew with the expression that he had made a mistake.
I didn’t even bother to dig deep.
Because he knows how dangerous it is to gossip about the royal family.
“Thank you for your concern.”
“worry… … .”
Ragna recites the word as if pondering over it.
However, there were some unexpected reactions.
He said he wasn’t worried as usual and thought he would correct my words.
“yes. I was worried, but I’m really happy.”
“uh… … Right.”
When it comes out like this, it’s rather embarrassing.
But when he spit it out, Ragna’s throat turned slightly red because he was embarrassed too.
So I just pretended not to know.
“… … So will you cast some magic? Now I want to read a book.”
“Ah yes. Magic. Yes.”
I don’t want to get any more awkward here.
***
10 pm.
The time when I would normally lie down in bed after washing my body.
It’s the first time I’ve been to a bar.
It’s not the 7th district where I live, but a bar located in the 8th district where you have to cross a barrier.
“Abman! Long time no see! How have you been?”
“What’s wrong with me? are you?”
“haha! It’s me, every day I can’t die!”
As I entered my private room, I saw a dozen explorers gathered together.
It seems that the uncle with a warm impression is the organizer here.
“Who’s that friend next to you?”
“He is the leader of our team.”
“Oh, who was going to take you, and the lucky one was right here?”
As soon as we entered the room, we had a brief introduction time led by the organizer.
“I am Perpe Dervez. call it the convenient way. You can just call me Pepe. It’s a nickname only used by close friends.”
Pepperoni… … .
An overly cute nickname for a bearded man.
“… … Do it with Derbeth.”
“That’s right.”
“I am Bjorn, son of Yandel.”
“Can I call you Bjorn?”
“as you please.”
Title arrangement that ended quickly like an explorer.
“Wait, Bjorn Yandel? Are you familiar with something?”
Then one of the explorers tilted his head.
And do you remember where you heard it belatedly?
“Ah, little Balkan! The barbarian who made a name for himself when he was a third-floor monarch! Am I right?”
“right.”
As I meekly acknowledged, Derbeth’s eyes looking at me also changed a little.
A surprising, yet somewhat questionable gaze.
“Oh, so you mean it’s not even a year old yet?”
“Don’t worry about that part. Anyway, I went to the 5th floor this time.”
When Uncle Bear gave the assist, all doubts were erased and only admiration remained.
“It’s amazing that you made it to the 5th floor in less than a year… … .”
Afterwards, Derbes introduced the participants one by one.
The famous little Balkan.
Perhaps because they knew the explosive growth potential, everyone responded favorably.
Except for one.
“This is Jack Johnsonville, a member of the Tier 5 Clan Neviswolf.”
A blond, tanned human uncle who introduces himself with an aggressive gaze somewhere.
‘Why do you open your eyes like that? Do you want to lose?’
His body was already itching from the barbarianized way of thinking, but he endured it with superhuman patience.
Aren’t you one of the few modern people in this world?
yes i should understand
“Haha, then let’s have a drink.”
Perhaps feeling the cool air, Derbeth relaxed the atmosphere by shouting a toast.
That’s how the meeting started.
People naturally drank alcohol and talked about everyday conversations or industry.
“How is it? Are you fine?”
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Mister Bear whispering into my ear.
I smiled and nodded my head.
Since it’s an explorer’s group, I thought it might be just a bunch of trash talk, but that’s pretty good.
Well, there was one bastard who muddled the water.
“Next time, why don’t we get together somewhere other than this old bar?”
Jack Johnsonville.
“There is a tavern under our clan, and the drinks are amazing. Of course, it’s a lot more expensive than here. ha ha ha!”
“Subjugation? Of course you should participate. Oh, you might be a little scared because you are in a team?”
“Still, try your best. Don’t you know? Will the scouts catch my eye and join the clan?”
He’s the only member of the clan in this group, and he’s always bragging about that fact.
Even this bastard came out and lit a candle whenever I got my attention.
“At this point, I can’t help but ask. Yandel, what’s your secret? How could you come up so quickly?”
“It’s obvious just by looking at it, isn’t it that you met the team well?”
“… … .”
“… … Haha, having good colleagues is also a skill.”
Whenever there is still silence, Derbeth tries to get rid of the conflict by trying to wrap it up.
“Oh, by the way, Bjorn. How are you? I’d like to hear your first impressions of participating in our meeting.”
Be honest about this, huh?
I thought about it for a while, but the answer was already decided.
“Like it.”
“Foot, I like it. It’s a young chick who just arrived on the 5th floor.”
I am a K-Barbarian who combines the spirit of a modern man, the ideology of Confucianism, and the boldness of a savage.
When you have to be patient, you must be patient.
Even more insults than this, I’m confident I’ll smile.
However… … .
“What are you talking about, you bastard?”
“What, what? Are you talking to me now?”
“Then, are there any other assholes here besides you?”
If you don’t need to be patient, don’t.
Because that’s the K-Barbarian.