Surviving the Game as a Barbarian chapter 268

268 Episode Farune Island (2)

The Orthodox Priest of the Tobera Church, Lairin Ersina.

Here’s what she said about the story.

“While we were exploring in the heart of the island, an unidentified team suddenly attacked us.”

there was a surprise

A team of five people in total.

Each and every one of them was a strong man with at least the 7th level of force, and they were on the verge of annihilation before they could even fight properly.

Losing the wizard was the biggest factor.

Well, from what I’ve heard, it seems like they’ve been fighting hard even in such unfavorable conditions… … .

“The situation continued to deteriorate, and in the end, Drows-sama, who was not able to see it, made a decision.”

Finally, one of the team members made a decision.

Sacrifice yourself to save the lives of your comrades.

However, the feeling was completely different from that of Dwalkie.

“… … So you ran away while your co-workers were making time?”

When I asked as if I was not praying, the priestess blushed and made excuses.

“I was against it. I’ve said many times that I’ll never leave you alone—”

What is it, this woman?

If I had been in a position of genuine opposition from my heart, I wouldn’t have met with me here.

“stop. Now that you’ve explained it, let’s talk about the gist. What happened after that?”

“… … I don’t know what happened to Drows-sama, but sooner or later, a pursuer was attached. As a result, I was separated from other colleagues.”

Somehow, where did my colleagues go and the priest was running around all alone.

Now I know the general situation.

So now it’s time to focus on the details.

Yes, first from this.

“But if it’s Drow, who are you talking about?”

“Guardweaver Drows. The blonde-haired swordsman who saved you that day and gave you a potion.”

Oh, and his name was Drow.

It was a blonde name that I only found out after over a year, but there was no time to feel the aftertaste.

“Who were those guys who attacked? Please tell me in detail.”

Soon, I inquired about the unidentified five-member team, and the priestess told me everything as far as I could remember.

Abilities or impressions revealed during battle.

And even the names they call each other.

I listened intently to the thought that these pieces of information could save me, but I was stunned at one point.

“Wait, the red-haired girl?”

It was because I had a feeling that one person wearing the impression resembled someone I knew.

“Yes. The woman seemed to be the leader of their group. But if something is wrong… … ?”

Nemil, of course there’s a problem.

The weapon used is a dagger and an auror, how many caught human women are there in this city?

When I asked in detail, even the location of the tattoo and the characteristic that the right ear had been cut in half were the same.

It’s just that there’s no way it’s even possible that they’re the same person.

‘… … Amelia Reignwales, this woman again?’

Anguish came from the depths of my chest.

Sure enough, Amelia is from Noark.

It is highly likely that the other four people who are together now are also from there.

Simply put… … .

‘First of all, it’s not a simple looting case.’

Dude, this seems to be getting into some really troublesome stuff.

As I let out a sigh without realizing it, the priest looked at me and asked carefully.

“… … Do you know anything about her?”

“perhaps.”

I mumbled around with a voice I didn’t even want to ask, and then asked a few more questions.

“Now that this part is over, let’s continue with what we were talking about. Ersina, didn’t they have any special features?”

“The singularity is… … .”

“It’s like saying something is a bit odd. Why did they surprise you, do you have any clue about that?”

“that… … .”

The priestess curled her tail for a long time, and after thinking about it for a while, she continued.

“At the time, I didn’t think deeply about it because I wasn’t in a good mood, but now that I think about it, there is something strange about it.”

“Don’t procrastinate, just the gist.”

“That’s what Drows-sama said when he set out to take the time. He said it was my responsibility, and that there was no reason for us to get involved, so let’s go. At the time, I thought it was just a word as a leader, but… … .”

“It sure is strange.”

“Yes. Besides, he seemed to be acquainted with the people who had been raiding. During the first surprise attack, I said something incomprehensible to Drows-sama, saying that he was a traitor or something… … .”

what?

“Why are you saying that now?”

Does anyone see that this is the cause of the attack?

As I looked at it as if it was absurd, the priestess’s voice changed like an ant crawling.

“Well, at that time, I was so distracted… … .”

Anyway, it’s the stuffy side of the Goddess House.

Slowly, the situation is pictured in my mind.

[From Noark, just before the lockdown, we sent a few people up to the ground. The goal is to kill one explorer! Isn’t that surprising?]

A few days ago, according to the words of the clown at the Round Table, Amelia and a handful of infiltrators were assigned the task of assassination.

Of course, I didn’t know who it was until now.

However… … .

‘Maybe the target was this guy.’

So, what the hell is Drows doing?

This was the moment I was thinking about it.

“But Yandel… … .”

“It’s a semi-baron.”

“Ah, yes… … . Anyway, why was Baron Yandel alone in a place like this?”

The priestess, who had been answering all the time, asked for the first time.

Belatedly, it seems that I have also become suspicious of the situation I am in.

“I was about to leave the island, but the ship sank and scattered with my colleagues.”

“Yes?”

what are you

It means we’ll have to work together for a while.

***

“Let’s talk while we move.”

“Yes? what does that mean… … . Are you sure you went inside?”

“I had promised to meet my colleagues in the heart of the city just before we broke up.”

“Yeah, that’s right. But over there… … .”

At my words, the priestess built eyes full of rejection.

It’s obvious what you’re thinking.

It’s like going into a tiger’s den.

But isn’t he the same as breaking up with his colleagues?

‘Hey, I’m just worried about the kid named Shingwan.’

“If you don’t like it, don’t. I will go alone.”

Instead of being politely persuaded, I spoke harshly, and the priestess had no choice but to comply with my opinion.

Even so, what would the priest do alone?

There are no ships in the water, and even if there are ships, the sea is in that state.

“… … But do you know why the wind blows like this? As if suddenly a storm began to come.”

Well, that’s what I want to ask.

“I don’t know, but the monsters are gathering from the shore.”

“… … okay.”

It is as questionable to me as what Drow was doing.

I know there was a surprise.

But who triggered the event on the island, and why?

Anyone who knew the trigger conditions would have known how dangerous this is.

‘Well, you’ll find out later.’

Like it or not, I’m stuck on this island.

Either Amelia or her comrades will eventually meet.

‘For now, let’s just focus on joining our colleagues.’

I shook off my bad thoughts as much as possible and moved into the island with the priestess.

At first, I took the lead and the priestess followed in the back… … .

“This is going to take a few hours. Come here.”

Because of the problem that the movement speed was too slow, I ran with the goddess crown from the middle.

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Monsters encountered along the way were not a problem.

Anyway, if I’m alone, I’ll be safe even if I pass by naked… … .

Because the priest has this skill.

「Lairin Ershina has cast [Inviolable].」

A buff-type holy spell that prevents preemptive attacks only for monsters of rank 7 or lower.

It was a little funny.

One of the three denominations located in Lafdonia, the Tobera Church, has a unique discipline.

No other than that, the blatant rule that you must not use divine power on a barbarian.

‘Hey, the god is so small.’

Thousands of years ago, one of the barbarians was drinking and peeing on Tobera’s statue?

As far as I know, it was a rule that came after such a history.

Perhaps it was because of that discipline that he did not cure me when I was crawling on three legs in a cave.

“Does the sun god understand how to break the rules at times like this?”

“I understand Yandel-sama’s feelings, but will you please stop insulting him?”

When I sarcastically, the priestess responded with a slightly sharp tone.

“… … Breaking the rules is my own problem. If you need something to blame, blame me instead.”

Well, to color it.

“There is a misunderstanding. I had no intention of blaming it.”

Cancer, you have to write to live.

No matter how good you are, you wouldn’t want to go to meet us this early, right?

“If it was a wound… … . I apologize. But the reason I insisted on the rules that day was because it was a situation that could be solved with potions, and I didn’t mean to pretend I didn’t know.”

Well, I guess that’s why it seems to loosen up a bit.

“Okay, I understand your situation.”

I answered briefly and brushed off any remaining sediment.

What will the individual do with what the group decides?

“Anyway, let’s stop talking about this. That’s not what’s important right now.”

“Yes.”

The chatter stopped at that point and focused on moving.

And how long has it been?

“Oh, I think. Here the looters took us… … ”

“… … Be quite.”

Soon we arrived at the center of the island we were aiming for.

There was nothing around.

It was all about traces of the battle that had passed for a while.

“… … For now, you can withdraw your divine power.”

First, the priestess’ divine spell was terminated.

And I slowly searched around.

As I was the first to arrive, no colleagues came first.

“There really is no one… … .”

The leader of the team and the leader of the team who chose to sacrifice himself, let alone the corpse of the wizard who was said to have suffered a surprise attack, is nowhere to be seen.

What really happened here?

“Then what are you going to do now?”

Soon after, I answered the priest’s question without hesitation.

“waiting. Enemies or allies, until someone comes here.”

“Yes, I see. All right.”

Contrary to my expectations, the priestess convinced me without arguing with my decision. So when I asked why, I got this answer.

“I have to meet my colleagues too.”

“What do you mean?”

“It’s impossible to get out of the island anyway. If my fleeing companions encountered Yandel’s companions on the shore, they are likely heading here by now.”

Yes, you, too, thought so far and followed me.

“Ershina, aren’t you afraid that all your companions are dead?”

I inadvertently asked a question, and the priestess answered.

“Of course I am afraid. But the more you do it, the more you have to believe.”

Oh, he was a priest.

I wanted to ask you something for a moment, but… … .

“Because that’s all we are allowed to do.”

There was nothing wrong with the goddess’s words.

‘Please, I hope everyone is safe… … .’

This was all I could do now.

***

aa-!

The sound of waves crashing into your ears.

“Wow, uh uh… … !”

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Misha Karlstein opened her eyes as she drained the cold water from her stomach.

And hurriedly checked the surroundings.

“Ah, Ainar!”

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My heart was pounding.

That’s because Ainar was the last to stand by the ship after the ship ran aground.

Even though I somehow held onto him tightly in the raging turbulence with the determination to take responsibility for Ainar, who couldn’t swim.

“The big goon you missed.”

All sorts of disturbing thoughts began to arise.

Is Ainar okay?

What will you say when you meet Bjorn later?

No, in the first place, Bjorn… … .

slap-!

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Misha smacked her cheeks with both hands.

I was sober.

“Good idea, good idea… … .”

Even though he lost his mind, didn’t he wake up on the beach?

Everyone will be fine.

yes, so… … .

[If you are scattered, come to the center of the island!!]

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Misha remembered Bjorn’s last cry and brushed off the dirt on her hands and face.

And I walked slowly into the woods.

That was then.

fault.

I heard a popping noise next to me.

“… … Ainar? Ainarnyan?”

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Misha shouted hard in a voice that didn’t come out well, ran in the direction of the sound, and soon ran into a strange person.

“you.”

“Uh, huh?”

“You are Bjorn Yandel’s colleague.”

It was a red-haired human woman with a scar on the back of her right ear had been cut off in half.