Surviving the Game as a Barbarian chapter 368

368 Episode Black Star (1)

Click, click.

I looked at the chat room by manipulating the mouse.

It was one of the first things I did every time I came to the community.

A Korean chat room where I first met Lee Baek-ho.

Again, this time, there was no connection.

‘Well, it’s not that I don’t want to meet and have a cool conversation with you… … .’

After checking briefly, I moved the screen to the free bulletin board. Usually, posts are regenerated explosively after the community opens.

There is no better time than this to briefly review the events of the month.

[Breaking News] Count Ramreond died in this expedition.]

– It was said that General Orculis took four people with him and killed him.

– The vacant position of the 3rd Corps commander is said to be highly likely to be transferred to the Chief of Staff who performed the duty as a proxy during this expedition.

[these99: With this incident, the weakness of [Wall of Heaven] has been exposed to the public, so it will no longer be a place where the rear is stingy.]

[└SecureId7: Not a place to suck honey. I saw that he hadn’t died in a while. At most, the number of patrols will increase in the future.]

[stevencastle: But if there’s a chief of staff there, isn’t it Eltora Tercerion, that bastard?]

[└Author: That’s right. Jae-sang’s son.]

[└stevencastle: Ha, I will never go to the 3rd Corps in the future. I got involved with that bastard, but it never ended well.]

Again, most of the posts on the bulletin board were about war.

[Who heard the news after the blood spirit?]

-I heard that you killed a member of Orculis who was a lighthouse keeper or something, is that a sure story? I heard that there was a blood knight on the other side, a corpse collector and a screaming witch.

[marcelone: This is certain information that everyone who might know already knows. By the way, it is said that he did not kill by himself, but joined forces with a gold wizard.]

[└Writer: Wow, really? Contrary to the rumors, they said they were colleagues in the past, so they seem to have a bad relationship.]

[marcelone: Still, the opponent’s power is too strong, so there are many speculations.

Even if you are a blood spirit, it doesn’t make sense to have a lighthouse keeper in a support position against that amount of power, right?]

tt, there are some people who have doubts about this part.

If suspicions circulate here as well, they might have started an investigation elsewhere.

Click, click.

I kept thinking and reading the posts.

And how long has it been?

Tiling-!

Suddenly, a note arrived.

[Sender: Ghost master.]

The sender had GM’s nickname written on it, but that was no surprise.

System messages and announcements within the community are sent with this name.

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More than 90% of my mailbox is from GM.

However… … .

‘I’m nervous because I have a karma.’

I clicked the mouse with the feeling that something was coming.

And it’s probably not.

[In the last episode, there was no business, so I’m only contacting you now. If you have time, take a look now.]

An invitation came from GM.

It wasn’t particularly surprising.

It was because I had already expected that GM would contact me.

Rather, it is even more strange that it has come now.

‘Honestly, I thought I’d be contacted right away in the last episode.’

The identity of GM was revealed at the round table. And this must have been passed on to GM through the mouth of Soul Queens.

‘But the fact that you’ll be contacted only in the next episode… … .’

There are two cases.

I wanted to meet you with careful time.

Otherwise, it was an environment in which it was impossible to receive contact while the community was active.

Well, it won’t be important.

‘Then what should I do… … .’

I had a moment of contemplation with the note turned on.

Even if I decline the invitation, I don’t think GM will feed me Ben or anything. Weren’t you wearing a detective mask and pretending to be a tycoon?

If you have an idea, I won’t try to pretend completely.

Especially if you had an experience of hitting Ben when you were Lee Baek-ho and almost breaking it in real life.

‘… Yes, let’s meet.’

There was nothing to fuss about as long as the decision was made.

I closed the note window, found the secret chat room written on the note, and entered the password.

‘Password is 0720? What kind of anniversary is it?’

That’s what I thought, but even if the speculation is true, it’s probably not something to be concerned about.

aah

Soon, the light emitted from the monitor flashed, and when I opened my eyes, I was in the old-fashioned interior of the study.

“… … .”

The subtle scent of a book.

This place, which gives off a somewhat calming atmosphere, was somewhat familiar to me as well.

That’s because I’ve been there once. It was a time when rumors of dimensional collapse were circulating. I got information from a man here while I was going to check whether the rumors were true or not.

[Elfnunalove]

The man who had such a strange nickname above his head.

At the time, I never thought he would be a GM.

Well, is that the same for him?

“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you, Elfnunna. No, wouldn’t it be more convenient to call him Detective-sama?”

“It doesn’t matter either way.”

“Your tone of voice has changed a lot. No, is this really what you really are?”

There was no reason to answer the question that was floating around, so I ignored it and sat down on the sofa opposite.

Then he put a fake smile on his lips.

“Anyway, this is our third meeting. Isn’t it so weird? It’s a human relationship.”

Sure, it’s bizarre.

The first meeting was in the position of a newbie looking for information within the community, and the second was in a chat room with Lee Baek-ho.

[Literally. Even if you come here from now on, you won’t be able to meet Baekho.]

He told Lee Baek-ho and me, who was from the east, the situation briefly, at least in terms of morals, and that was the end of it.

To him, I must have been just a rare Korean player, nothing more or less.

“You’ve become very reticent while I haven’t seen you.”

“… … .”

“Then I will ask you directly. Actually, I don’t believe in relationships easily. What do you want from me?”

what you want… … .

“Why do you think you want something?”

“If not a second meeting, the first meeting must have been intentional.”

Yes, that’s how you interpreted it.

It was a real coincidence.

“Would it have been you who invited me to the chat room back then?”

“Yes, I did. But now that I think about it, it’s strange. The same is true for pointing out the Tarutein school and the sorceress Shanal Pergang in the question post.”

“… … .”

“No matter how much I think about it, all I can think of is that he was trying to get me in. Didn’t I purposely post something that might interest me?”

He’s funny too.

What’s the benefit to me?

“When I thought about it, I was really terrified. That means he knew me well.”

It’s an absurd leap, but there’s no benefit in saying it out loud, so I’ve just finished talking about it here.

“… Isn’t that what you’re calling to talk about?”

“Are you avoiding answers?”

What is avoidance?

Well, I can’t tell the truth.

“Think as you please.”

“It is.”

“So why did you call me?”

When I cut it off and decided on the topic, he answered with a smirk.

“That’s a weird question. Isn’t that what you called?”

huh? Why is the story all of a sudden?

“… … .”

As I stood still in the unknown development, he continued to speak on his own.

“I don’t know how you got my real name. But, didn’t you tell Soul Queens-sama my real name because you wanted to meet me?”

uh… … .

If I put my back leg while speaking so sharply, I feel more embarrassed.

suddenly have a lot of thoughts.

However, as always, the time of worry itself did not last long.

“indeed.”

This is how it happened

“I wasn’t stupid.”

Let’s change the route a bit.

“That word… … .”

He wiggles his tail and glances at me.

I responded by shrugging my shoulders.

“… … !”

After all, this guy must be thinking about me.

First of all, it must have been a trick to ask questions like that and get information.

If I admit it, it becomes a fact check, and in the opposite case, one case can be erased.

In fact, from that guy’s point of view, it wouldn’t hurt to go in vain.

therefore… … .

‘Let’s get it right.’

Soon I opened my mouth.

“Yes, I have something for you.”

If you think about it, it’s not even a bad situation.

I’m not just saying, some of the things that only GM can do—

“Then you could have kept in touch with me quietly.”

Ah, that… … .

“It’s no fun that way.”

As soon as I answered it roughly, the guy figured it out and interpreted it.

“… Well, it seems to me that it was only done to intimidate me.”

Well, that’s what you think.

I got to the point again.

“So, you’re not going to ask?”

“… … What do you mean?”

“What I want from you.”

“… … .”

He stared at me quietly, then sighed deeply.

“good. Say it once. Why did you do this to me?”

I answered after a short pause.

“Release Lee Baek-ho’s Ben.”

If you really need the power of GM, this is it.

When Baekho Lee returns to the community, we can talk. We also need to dig up information about our cat, the one he’s on temporary custody.

However, was it the expected request?

“… … Indeed, that was the purpose.”

Surprisingly, GM was calm.

After all, it’s not unusual for players to form a force by nationality.

“Then, was it Baekho Lee who told me about my identity?”

A question that seems to be convinced that Baekho and I are already in the same vein.

There was no reason to answer.

“Well.”

“why… What are you two up to?”

“There is no reason not to answer.”

“… Yes?”

The guy with a bewildered expression didn’t know he would get such an answer.

Well, you have to listen to what people have to say.

“If you bring something worthwhile.”

As I continued, the guy frowned.

“Perhaps… Interesting information, are you talking about that?”

Yes, that story has been passed on to you as well.

As I continued silent without saying anything in denial, he tapped his knee with his index finger… … .

“ha ha ha… … … .”

All of a sudden, it started to laugh like a deflated balloon.

“Are you sure you are confident in yourself?”

A cold question that has changed 180 degrees from what it used to be, which was kind and polite.

“It is not.”

“It’s like me.”

“Do you mean to say no?”

He answered my words without hesitation at all.

“Yes. There is no reason for me to respond to a request to spread my information freely and unilaterally.”

“… … .”

“If you want to free Mr. Lee Baek-ho’s Ben, bring something worthwhile.”

The guy who got up from his seat immediately looked at me as if he had one last word to say.

Well, I’m glad you gave me time to talk though.

“I’m sorry.”

I said with sincere regret.

“It looked like I was making a deal.”

At my words, the boy tilted his head.

What are you pretending not to understand?

Even if I pretended not to be from the first meeting, it was obvious that she was afraid of me.

[Your tone of voice has changed a lot.]

He was polite despite my rude tone.

[…] Well, it seems to me that it was done only to intimidate me.]

Seeing my actions, I felt a great threat.

[Then it would have been better if you kept in touch with me quietly.]

Rather than voicing anger over my past actions, I expressed regret first.

so that… … .

“Give me three months.”

“… Are you threatening me now?”

I neither affirmed nor denied.

As always, interpretation is up to the listener.

Soon the guy said.

“… Even Lee Baek-ho couldn’t do anything to me.”

Well, speaking in such a small voice, it only seems to give courage to oneself.

There are some things to correct.

“Actually, he almost died too.”

“… … .”

“Do you think I look back like him?”

“… … .”

The guy didn’t answer anything.

therefore… … .

“Remember. three months.”

“… … .”

“Then I will go see you.”

Now it was my turn to get up.

“after… When I come back, I think I will live a little.”

After leaving the chat room and returning to the computer room, I collapsed on the bed.

It was an experience I had experienced countless times after wearing the investigative mask, but I was still quite tired every time I did it.

‘I didn’t know it would turn out like this.’

Originally, I was planning to meet with GM and find out how much information they know about me.

If possible, let’s talk about Lee Baek-ho as well.

Yeah, that’s definitely what I was thinking at first… … .

‘You must be afraid of me to this extent.’

I changed my mind after talking with him.

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Magic Engineer, Jurben Havellion.

An unidentified strong man who knows his identity.

It seems that the position worked for him with considerable anxiety, but being able to catch it quickly worked positively.

‘But even though his identity was revealed, the royal family didn’t seem to be vigilant.’

However, as I slowly replayed the conversation, a question I hadn’t thought of before came to mind.

Even if he just leaked information about the evil spirit to the royal family without having to harm him directly, his ruin would have been confirmed.

But, why did he seem to be wary of only direct threats?’

… Do you have anything in the royal family? Can we bury the evil spirits problem?’

If that’s the case, I’d like to share it with you.

… Wouldn’t that be the case?

‘The last conversation will take a while… … .’

Soon I remembered the question he had asked me before I left the chat room.

[password. You don’t say anything about the password.]

It was a pretty disconcerting experience.

hey what’s the password? From what I’m saying, it seems like it means something.

[…] … .]

I didn’t know what to say, so I kept quiet, and this was the answer for him.

[Then, it really has nothing to do with him… … .]

[…] … .]

[Sorry to catch up. See you again in the near future.]

After that, it makes people feel bad for nothing.

It’s ‘0720… … .’

What the heck was GM trying to ascertain from me with that number?