Surviving the Game as a Barbarian chapter 207

207 In the blink of an eye (3)

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Most of the town’s pubs also serve as accommodations.

That is to say.

“Would you like to go upstairs just to see the special abilities for a moment?”

This means that he will take a room and show his powers.

In fact, it wasn’t unusual because there had been cases like this before.

However… … .

“I don’t think that would happen.”

“… … yes?”

Seeing Erwen in embarrassment, I resolutely refused.

“Isn’t it late? You must go home.”

I have a cat waiting for me.

“Show me later when you have a chance.”

“ah… … yes!”

I know myself well.

As a gamer who is more interested in this world than anyone else, it will be self-evident that if I see that ability, I will spend my days experimenting until tomorrow morning.

“Oh, are you here?”

Shortly after breaking up with Erwen and arriving home, Misha, who was reading a cookbook in the living room, approached and sniffed.

“Have you been drinking less than you thought?”

“I don’t want to drink that much.”

“Hmm, okay?”

Even if it’s not a crime, it’s uncomfortable to make eye contact for some reason.

Is it because you didn’t say you were meeting Erwen?

Well, I guess that’s the reason too, but I can’t help it because it seems like I’d hate it if I said we’d meet.

I naturally turned the topic around.

“By the way, Ainar?”

“I am sleeping in my room.”

“… … Right. You too, go to sleep.”

After such a short conversation, as I headed upstairs, Misha called me.

“Wait, go over there and sit down.”

Did you happen to hear it?

“It is good for the body to unwind before going to bed. It’s nothing special, I’ll make a simple stew or something.”

“ah… Thank you.”

As directed, I sat down at the kitchen table.

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Misha put on her apron and started cooking, and I watched her back without a word.

“… … .”

The tail was moving.

live and live.

As if something bad had happened.

The worries didn’t last long.

“Today, I came to meet Erwen.”

Before he missed the golden hour, he honestly confessed.

“… … okay?”

The answer was a little late, but the voice didn’t seem to be surprised.

“… … Are you mad?”

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Misha grinned at my question.

“… … what’s up That’s what it has to be a rival.”

Saying so, Misha threw the pot full of stew in the trash.

A situation where words and actions do not match.

“Why is that… … ?”

“Ah, the liver wasn’t right.”

“That’s right?”

“Wait, I’ll cook it again.”

Soon, Misha made a new stew and served it to the table. And saying that I was a little tired, I went up to the room first.

‘… … What was it just now?’

Even though I felt a sense of alienation, I ate the stew in a bowl. As always, the stew, made just right for my mouth, went in without a side dish.

Did this Misha fail to match the liver?

‘No way.’

After I finished eating, I roughly arranged the dishes and opened the trash can.

and… … .

“… … .”

He stiffened blankly as he held the lid of the trash can.

‘… … It’s good to be honest.’

The stew that went in the trash was full of carrots.

He already knew.

Everything from the time he came next to me and sniffed, to whom I met today.

***

Time is like a flowing stream.

You can’t reach out and stop it, and you can’t undo what’s already gone.

So we only have one option.

Riding a piece of life’s boat and rowing toward a goal somehow.

‘Yes, let’s start today.’

I woke up from bed and took a moment to look in the mirror and motivate myself.

Know-how as a gamer.

You have to do this so you don’t get tired of repeating quests.

“Bjorn… … . Uh, what’s up? Then you wake up Ainar instead of me.”

“I get it.”

As much as it was a repeating quest, my daily routine was the same every day.

Wake up at 7 am, eat rice cooked by Misha with Ainar, and get ready to go out.

“Is it like a library today?”

“Why do you want to go together?”

“No, it’s okay. I’m going to take Ainar to the training center later.”

After breakfast, Misha and Ainar go to the training center where they have canceled their monthly pass to warm up, and I go straight to the library.

“Are you here today to look at the book?”

“Oh, it’s more fun than I thought.”

“Fufu, thank you. I thought it would, so I left it out.”

Lately, I’ve been reading a long novel series.

It was recommended by Ragna, and it was a lot more fun than I thought.

The content is clear because it is set in a labyrinth.

‘Well, it’s not realistic because all the characters are kind.’

Still, considering it’s a novel, it’s not unbearable.

To be honest, this is good entertainment, isn’t it?

The problem is that there aren’t too many hobbies to enjoy in this world other than drinking and playing.

“Then do your best.”

As usual, around 1 o’clock I close the book I was reading and leave the library for lunch.

The menu is a meat and meat lunch box prepared by Misha.

If you sit by the fountain and forget about it, it’s time to meet up with Rottmiller.

“You are late today. About 30 seconds.”

“… … .”

“To be a good guide, you must know the weight of time. It’s late today, so I’m going to start class right away.”

It has been more than half a year since Rotmiller trained as a explorer.

To be honest, I thought it would be over in a month or two.

Rotmiller’s knowledge is like the sea, and as he learns, he learns, but he keeps coming up with things he doesn’t know yet.

“You seem to have all the basics now, so let’s move on to the in-depth course.”

“More than that, what happened to what I said yesterday?”

“Are you talking about setting up a school?”

“okay.”

It was Rottmiller who first mentioned the academy.

But the more I get educated from this man, the more I have a feeling that if I set up a training school, it will be a big hit.

Even if you don’t have a bad ear like a fairy, a bad nose like a beast, or even if you don’t have the ability to be a guide, you can learn it.

The essence of Rottmiller, who was the master of hard work.

This alone is attractive, and even this man starts from the ground up, so his teaching skills are top-notch.

‘But this man doesn’t know his worth at all.

To be honest, I still wonder why they don’t.

Unlike the dwarf’s forge, there’s almost no initial capital, right?

“Think seriously. You’ve been playing for over a few months since then, aren’t you?”

“It’s not about playing, it’s about having a time of discipline that I haven’t been able to do before.”

“Then it’s better to do more, isn’t it? Sometimes you learn while you teach.”

“that… … It’s hard to deny In fact, I have learned quite a few new things while teaching you.”

“So what is the answer?”

“I still don’t like it.”

I blew my taste buds out.

It seems that Rotmiller doesn’t like to step down from active duty… … .

“okay? Let me know when you decide. I will help.”

“Anyway, thanks for the words.”

“It’s not empty words, it’s true.”

In fact, I have already made a rough plan.

Initially, the training center was rented and used as a training center, and marketing was targeted to human children who wanted to become explorers.

When a few seats are available, advertisements are placed in the Explorers’ Guild, and a class dedicated to the Explorers is operated.

Probably because that would be a little more money.

Of course, it will take a while to get a seat, but… … .

‘Rotmiller is human.’

Humans pay less tax.

Once you’ve settled in, you won’t have any problems making a living for the rest of your life, even if you only come out with a certain amount of income.

‘Yeah, if this uncle doesn’t do it, it’s over.’

If capital is an issue, I am willing to invest to some extent. The concept of stock is still unfamiliar, but it is not a concept that does not exist in this world.

It’s also perfect for finance… … .

“I’m done with what I’m going to teach you today.”

Anyway, after a few hours of training, today’s class is over.

The time at that time was about 8 o’clock.

Is it an intensive course? The explanation was longer than usual, so it ended about an hour later.

“Then tomorrow… … . No, tomorrow won’t come.”

“Catch enough and see you in three days.”

“That’s right. I’m going to be careful this time too.”

Anyway, the fixed daily routine ends here.

In the evening, there are many times when we have a drink with the explorers introduced by the dwarf or the teddy bear to listen to the industry trends, or to socialize with the whole team… … .

Because I don’t have any appointments today.

Since I have already completed my own special routine that happens every midnight on the 15th, this next schedule is completely empty.

It’s been a really long time since I’ve had my own time.

‘Shall we go to the library again? Or go to the training camp and relax?’

I was a little worried, but on the way home, I went into any pub I saw and ordered a drink by myself.

Yes, sometimes I have to have days like this.

“Big.”

I drank a cold beer and cleared the thoughts floating around in my head.

‘There really isn’t much to say these days.’

Daily life that rolls like a treadmill is not free.

To be honest, it’s comfortable and enjoyable.

However, on the contrary, the anxious mind grows bigger and bigger.

Because I know that dreamlike days cannot last forever.

‘… … Are you still okay? There were no words at the round table.’

The roundtable meeting I attended two weeks ago was not much different from the previous one.

As usual, when I spit out information while holding weight, everyone looked in awe with wow, and I pretended to be bored and listened to the information the members were saying.

That was all that happened that day.

No one brought any interesting information to my interest, and the meeting itself ended in two rounds.

‘ah. Wasn’t there anything strange at all?’

However, if I had to pick out the singularity of this meeting, there was one thing.

just the clown.

[Then see you next month. Fish seat.]

At the end of the rally, the clown greeted me for the first time.

Not to me, but to other members.

In a tone that sounds a little, meaningful.

‘Do you mean that next time we see something interesting is going to happen?’

Well, no matter how much I think about it, I don’t know.

It could be a simple whim.

The clown is such a character in the first place, and I am not a prophet or a mind reader.

‘Should I wake up soon?’

After sitting alone at the tavern for about an hour and trembling, I got up and headed home.

When we arrived, the Geun-Dil sisters had already returned from the training camp and were arguing.

Well, to be precise, it is close to being unilaterally scolded.

“Einar! I didn’t tell you to properly gather your laundry in one place! Do you think you can become a great warrior from this?”

“that… … . I was going to do it later! I really didn’t mean not to! It’s not even bothersome!”

“This is the last time. If you do this again next time, you will know what you are… … . Oh, Bjorn. are you here now? Dinner?”

“Not yet.”

I drank alcohol, but I didn’t even give him a snack on purpose.

“okay? I’ll set it up soon, so go and wash yourself first. hey! Ainar! Where are you going now! I’m not done with my words yet!”

“Sheesh! Did you catch it!”

After that, leaving Ainar behind, who was even scolded by Misha, she went to the bathroom and washed up, and the table was laid out.

It’s probably going to be hard to eat like this tomorrow, so did you pay more attention than usual?

“Thank you always. Misha.”

“What a surprise… … .”

After eating, Misha played a card game that she bought at the market and spent time until late in the morning.

Well, it’s better to sleep late today anyway.

“The sun is slowly rising.”

“Next time, I think it would be good to invite Urak Burak and Aruru to play together!”

“Are you going to keep saying weird things? I don’t know Arulung, but Abman should be at home. I have a wife.”

“Then why don’t you just ask your wife to come along too!”

What do you say, kid?

It seemed like it would start a useless argument if I left it alone, so I went ahead and organized it.

“Okay, go to bed now. Get up as late as possible.”

Tomorrow night, the labyrinth opens.

***

“You have entered the first-floor crystal cave.”

***

The darkness was hard to discern even an inch ahead.

Considering that he had just entered the labyrinth, it must have been an obvious phenomenon, but no one was embarrassed.

It’s been a few times since then.

“Right.”

A light sphere of soft brightness rises above the head, illuminating the field of vision. The first thing I saw was a hierarchical stele located on a dead end wall.

“This time it arrived properly. Can you think of this as a rule, not a special phenomenon?”

A dimensional instability bug with a 100% success rate.

As usual, Raven approached first and placed his hand on the tombstone.

The structure of the magic flow when the portal is created is so unique that you can’t even feel it once or twice?

Of course, I don’t know where to put it.

Is there any use?

「The portal has been opened for the first time. EXP +2”

Anyway, as we entered through the portal, we were greeted by the characteristic dull air and ground.

Shit.

“You have entered the 2nd floor Beast’s Lair.”

Even if I get caught, will I get caught here?

“Mr. Yandel, what are you going to do?”

“… … It goes down again.”

I have been attending Rottmiller’s class for over half a year, but there is still no answer here.

There are so many fork in the road and the rules are complicated.

This is a class that even Rotmiller used to pierce through the olfactory stats, and even told me that it would be better to give up.

“Then again, the Goblin Forest?”

tell me what to do

We went back down to the first floor and headed to the goblin forest we used the most. It’s not very difficult to find the way to the land of the dead or the rocky desert, but… … .

Still, this route is the fastest.

“Maybe they too can get the achievements of opening the portal. I’ll move quickly, so follow me.”

I took out my compass in earnest and started to find my way.

He got out of the dark zone without getting lost even once, and then moved to the shortest route by crossing the border between the dark zone and the general area.

There was no question of the direction of the portal to Uncle Bear.

Now that you have mastered the Crystal Cave.

Tub.

It was when a little over two hours had passed since entering the labyrinth.

“Mr. Yandel.”

Raven stopped me while riding in Einar.

“Well, something is strange.”

“… … Is it strange?”

“Magic is swirling in the center. As if dozens of people used joint magic… … .”

Joint magic refers to a method of linking unique magical powers between wizards in order to use high-level magic or to amplify the power of specific magic.

For reference, it is often used in large-scale raids.

But it’s not enough that it was used on the first floor… … .

“… … black magic. I can feel the energy of the cursed magical power.”

Even black magic is being used.

The situation is not serious.

“… … It’s probably the Noark side, right?”

“yes. It is common knowledge that the number of warlocks attached to Noark’s side is considerable.”

“I wanted to be quiet, but I got a headache.”

“Uh, what are you going to do?”

Whether he was afraid of the current situation, Raven showed an unusually shaken mentality.

Yeah, the more I do this, the more I have to be alert.

“Nothing changes. More speed in the future. Get off the first floor as soon as possible.”

I quickly placed my order and immediately resumed the stopped movement.

About five minutes have passed since then.

“Something is coming from behind!”

The moment Raven suddenly burst out and shouted.

Whoo-!

From the back passage, a swarm of red lights flashed past us in an instant and disappeared beyond the passage.

There was no moment to avoid and sleep.

“… … What the hell was that?”

“Mom, I don’t know. It’s like magic, but… … .”

It looks like it’s going to go crazy

It’s a kind of magic that even Raven doesn’t know.

“Hey, Bjorn… … . Wouldn’t it be better to keep moving for now?”

Following Misha’s advice, first of all, he took the lead again and cleared the road, and began to analyze the situation.

There was no obvious answer.

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Maybe that’s how it was.

“we… … Are you okay?”

Even though I knew what the role of a leader was at this time, I couldn’t answer that question.

“… … .”

In a situation where everything is unclear.

Only one thing was self-evident.

It was like a blessing.

So it felt more like a fleeting moment.

The peaceful days have come to an end with today.