Surviving the Game as a Barbarian chapter 285

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A sea of raging waves.

“Bjorn! Is Bjorn still there?”

“yes. The time has come slowly… … .”

Arua Raven looked at one place while holding the ‘coordinate transmitter’ in her hand. Like everyone aboard this ship now, an unknown anxiety was rising.

Bjorn Yandel.

Their leader, a barbarian left alone in front of a level 3 monster to buy time to escape.

“There must be something wrong. I had to go to the rescue!”

“No! Didn’t you hear Mr. Yandel? I never told you to come near me.”

“He always says that and does what he wants! I’m done. I’ll just do whatever I want now!”

“But how are you going? Mr. Yandel is fighting over there under the sea!”

“that… … .”

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Misha wiggled her tail.

Raven, who raised her voice emotionally, also chewed her lips and opened her mouth a little generously.

“Look. If it’s Mr. Yandel, I’m sure he’ll come back safely.”

“I’m sorry for yelling.”

“no. I feel the same way.”

“Are you feeling the same way?”

To Misha’s question, Raven answered with a brief pause.

“… … You are a colleague.”

“Ah, yes… right.”

An awkward silence passed after that.

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Meanwhile, the eyes of everyone on the boat stayed at the end of the road they had passed.

That was when about 5 more minutes had passed.

The anchor was lowered and the boat anchored on the sea wobbled violently.

“No, the water is draining!”

As if there was a flood, the rising sea level was dropping in real time.

“What, what? Is Bjorn still there? no way… Did you fail?”

“I don’t think so! If Stormgash were alive, it would have been a storm again!”

“Uh, then… … .”

“yes! Mr. Yandel killed Stormgash!”

Raven cried out with joy, and Misha did the same.

“Aww, you crazy barbarian!! It’s like you’re just holding on, what the hell are you doing down there!”

Contrary to the content of the words, Misha’s face was filled with only a bright relief.

“Patsuran-san, turn the boat around!”

“That’s right!”

Raven hurriedly turned the boat and headed for the island.

That was the time.

flash-!

As if thundering under the sea, a white light flickered and disappeared over the surface of the water.

“Bar, what just happened?”

“Hey, maybe something went wrong… … ?”

All eyes of the party, including the priestess, were focused on Raven.

… … A wizard doesn’t know everything.

“I, I don’t know… … .”

Where was the labyrinth?

There are more things we don’t know than we know.

This was the first time I saw Stormgash in person.

“… … .”

As time passed, the water level went down, and it gradually appeared from the center of the island, which was the highest point.

But the one he was looking for was nowhere to be found.

“Damn, where the hell did you disappear? What are these devices here?”

The only thing left in the center of the island was that woman named Amelia and Bjorn’s equipment.

“Here is a nail. Seeing that the ropes are also tangled, it is clear that you have been here before… … .”

“I think he was trying not to be swept away by the current. But where… … .”

“Then wait a minute, the equipment… … ? what is the equipment? There would be no reason to take off the equipment… … .”

A place full of contradictions.

“… … First, search around. If I had been swept away by the water, I would not have gone far.”

Raven had a complicated mind as well, but he gave the instructions that he could do as calmly as possible.

Didn’t Bjorn tell you before?

When you’re not there, you’re supposed to be the leader.

“here! More equipment! This is the necklace Bjorn wore!”

“Wow, here are your underwear!”

After that, the group dispersed and began to search.

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Meanwhile, the water level continued to drop and the island returned to its original state.

However… … .

“why… … Why are you nowhere?”

Despite searching all over the island, Bjorn could not be found.

What the hell happened here?

I don’t know anything right now, but Raven said firmly.

“Maybe Yandel… … .”

“Urikfried, don’t say anything strange. Surely that person would be alive.”

Saying positive things even when there is no basis for them.

Yeah, the barbarian said that’s what a leader should do.

So… … .

“For now, it is clear that the two of you killed Stormgash. I had the mentality to nail a nail to keep it from being washed away. I don’t know why he took off all his gear, but he may have been swept down to another nearby island. Let’s go around and find it.”

Afterwards, Raven boarded Patsran’s ship and searched all nearby islands. There was a lot of speculation along the way, and sometimes there were quarrels.

But everyone did not give up hope.

So time goes by… … .

“… … We will meet in the city.”

In the end, the labyrinth was closed without being able to find Bjorn.

aah

The light of the labyrinth announcing the return.

Returning to the city soon, Raven looked at the quiet dimensional square and found a barbarian.

No one was visible right away.

I went to the checkpoint to see if it had moved before I could find it, but it was the same here.

“What about Bjorn? Were you in the square? The staff said none of the explorers passed by first.”

“… … I couldn’t find it in the square.”

Raven waited impatiently with his colleagues who had come to the checkpoint first.

But even when all the explorers passed the checkpoint and the square became empty.

“… … .”

Bjorn did not appear.

Even though I should have been able to meet you here as long as you are alive wherever you are in the labyrinth.

“there… Now it is time to close the inspection.”

He didn’t show up until the staff began to glance at him.

It meant only one thing.

But no one could easily put those words into their mouths.

“… … .”

It was a time when such a heavy silence fell.

Ainar, his only kin and warrior, muttered a short poem.

“Yes, Bjorn is dead.”

Now was the time to face reality.

***

There is a saying that even rivers and mountains change in 10 years.

But, at least not here.

Even if the rivers and mountains changed, it would have changed twice, but this city did not change much.

Like the street in front of this checkpoint where I stand now.

“Dad! Here it is! here!”

“Ramilion, I’m glad you came back safely this time. Come on home. I’ve set it up with what you like.”

The acquaintances or family members of the explorers who filled the front of the checkpoint.

Even the surrounding buildings haven’t changed much.

Only the signboards on the first floor of the building are slightly different.

‘Originally, there was a bar there, not a general store.’

The difference between the past and the present was a little strange, so it was time to look around to see if there was anything else.

A woman leaned to the side.

It was Amelia.

“Oh, are you here?”

“I kept you waiting. Were there any problems during the inspection?”

“As you said, I handed over my ID and exchanged magic stones.”

“okay? Good luck. Then let’s move on.”

“Where are you going?”

“First, the clothing store.”

After meeting Amelia, I stopped by a nearby clothing store to buy clothes. And I got a lodging in the 7th district, my usual living area.

“Come to my room after washing. Let’s talk for a moment.”

First, I went to the bathroom, wiped my body, put on my new clothes, and headed to Amelia’s room.

Fortunately, the door opened immediately after washing everything.

“What do you want to talk about?”

As soon as I sat down on the bed, I asked, Amelia wiping her hair off and sitting on the table opposite to her.

“I have one thing for you to check.”

“Try it.”

“you… Are you planning to go back?”

Really, what were you trying to ask?

what the hell are you talking about

“Of course. I will go back no matter what.”

“Hmm, right?”

“Did you think I would want to stay?”

“I thought it could be. You must have realized that you are slowly returning to the past.

“What does that have to do with that?”

“… … This is 20 years ago. You don’t know, but by taking advantage of this time difference, you can live a much more comfortable life than before.”

“Right.”

“… … It’s not going to end like that. Barbarian, you still don’t get it, but your chance now is—.”

Before it got any longer, Amelia’s words were cut off.

“done.”

I know what you’re talking about, but I’m not very attracted to it either.

Yes, there is no bitcoin.

If I stay here, my equipment and the noble status I barely obtained, as well as the precious colleagues I have worked hard to raise, are all returned to nothing but a penalty.

There is absolutely no reason for me to stay.

“If there is a way back, I will go right back. So, don’t say this part any more. If it wasn’t for you in the first place, I wouldn’t have gotten involved in this.”

“… … I’m sorry about that.”

Well, sorry for being late.

“Okay, so that’s why you called me to ask?”

“No, the main point is different. If you were going to stay here, I wouldn’t tell you.”

Somehow, I felt like I was floating.

“Stop stalking and tell the truth.”

“I want you to help me out during my stay in the past.”

Heh, no matter what I asked on the island, I never got a proper answer, so please help me now… … .

Isn’t this a bit too much for me?

“So what do I get?”

“I will help you get back.”

“How can you help without knowing how to get back?”

“… … There is one way to try.”

“Tell me.”

If I had to make a decision, but if I could tell you something like that, I was going to leave immediately, but… … .

“Using the fragments of the record once more.”

Amelia meekly told me what the method was.

However, it was not immediately understood.

“A fragment of a record? It must have disappeared when I came here… … .”

As I spit out my doubts, I stopped halfway through.

“ah… … .”

It’s probably not gone at all.

Because this is the world 20 years ago.

“Yeah, what I wrote is gone, but there is still one more left. At this time, the lord of Noark must be in storage.”

Suddenly, the Genesis Noble Phantasm came to mind.

According to this theory, doesn’t it mean that the key item ‘Genesis Noble Phantasm’ on the last floor that was stolen also exists in this time period?

‘What if I take it back? Is there any way to clear it?’

There was such curiosity, but it was quickly closed.

It’s not just a situation where it’s not enough to just focus on going back to the original time zone… … .

‘It would be impossible to bring it back in the first place.’

Seeing that Amelia and I were dropped naked on Farune Island through time travel, it is highly likely that the reverse is also true.

It’s impossible to bring the item back here.

“… … .”

Oh, my thoughts suddenly went somewhere else.

When I woke up, Amelia stopped talking and was staring at me.

Zep, the barbarian might be out of focus.

“Hey, you’re listening, so just say it.”

“… … I’ll do the rest after hearing your answer.”

Ha, it’s coming out like this, isn’t it?

At first I thought it was lethal, but there was only one answer I could give. The plan to go back with a rewrite of ‘Fragment Stone of Records’ sounded the most plausible, and… … .

‘If he doesn’t help me, it’ll be difficult on my own.’

In order to obtain the item, the help of Amelia, a native of Noark, is essential.

It’s me, I don’t even know where Seongju is keeping it.

“Okay, so tell me. How can I help you?”

When my consent fell, Amelia gave a slightly strange expression.

It just didn’t look like he was happy.

No, I have to say that it looks rather unpleasant?

“Is there something wrong?”

“… … not. Because what he said can’t be true.”

“Is that him?”

But Amelia kept her mouth shut.

And after calming down for a while, we started talking slowly. It was a pretty long story, and I only knew when it was over.

A woman named Amelia Rainwales.

What is the past that you so desperately wanted to change?

***

The next day with a long story.

“I may not be able to come for a while because I am busy. Whatever you do, I can’t stop you, but be as quiet as possible.”

Amelia left the room altogether.

Is there a scout in the dark who sneaks up to you when you become a criminal and tries to recruit Noark by giving you a helping hand?

He said he was planning to make contact with them.

Well, whether it’s me or my kids, going into Noark is the most important thing to achieve.

‘I didn’t know I would go all the way to Noark and see.’

Anyway, the period Amelia said was about three weeks.

They tell me to stop by and tell you about the progress, so if there is a change in the plan, I can listen to it at that time.

‘Now what?’

Staying alone in the room, my body itches.

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Maybe it’s just curiosity as a gamer.

Isn’t this the world of 20 years ago?

‘Would you like to take a look?’

As soon as I had that thought, I got dressed and left the dorm. Even though Amelia repeatedly told me not to crash and just breathe… … .

‘Honestly, how can I bear this?’

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