[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian":3,"chapter-surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-116":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Surviving the Game as a Barbarian",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1327736,1764,"Chapter 116 Reunion (4)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-116",116,"\u003Cp>Reunion (4)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen Fornachi di Tersia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She is currently in the Witch's Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her sister, Daria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh... I'm so dizzy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll get used to it. So once you adjust, try to focus on the sounds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason she entered the Witch's Forest while hunting with her sister on the 3rd floor is simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She's been receiving scout training recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They entered the Witch's Forest on the last day before the labyrinth closes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sister is an experienced scout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she has already inherited enough knowledge and know-how to find her way alone on the lower floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Witch's Forest is different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a special terrain where you can only navigate by relying on your senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is it, do you hear anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen focuses on the sounds as instructed by her sister. Other races have to specialize in one sense, like smell or sight, to avoid getting lost in the Witch's Forest...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...but fairies, with their naturally developed hearing, don't need to do that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to her sister's explanation, although it's difficult to navigate this place like your own backyard, anyone can find the 4th-floor portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she closes her eyes and listens, she starts to hear small sounds that she couldn't hear before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind like blades, the rustling of branches, the howls of monsters, the clanging of weapons, and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she examines them one by one, she finds a sound that's clearly different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a heavy sound, like a heartbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This must be the fluctuation of magic power that her sister mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That way...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sister smiles proudly as she points in the direction of the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good job. Then shall we go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen continues to focus on the sound and finds her way. There were times when she was so focused on her hearing that she didn't even notice monsters approaching...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...but her sister always helped her, so there were no problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much time has passed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fluctuation of magic power grows stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, she can hear it even without trying, to the point where her ears feel stuffy. Just as she's thinking that it's okay to stop focusing on the sound...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Good work, Rotmiller.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Erwen frowns at the sudden voice she hears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She doesn't know who Rotmiller is, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice saying 'good work' is familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's similar to the voice she misses, a voice that's both harsh and warm...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Could it be...?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she thinks it's impossible, Erwen's legs are already moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Towards the direction where the voice came from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Erwen? Where are you... stop...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although her sister calls out from behind, she continues forward as if possessed, unable to hear her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about a minute...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...a vast clearing appears, and a giant tower hidden within the forest is revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's a group of explorers in front of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One dwarf, two humans, one beastman...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a barbarian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, his appearance is completely different from someone in her memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He's wearing shiny armor like an experienced explorer, and his shield is much larger and more luxurious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She can't see his face because of the helmet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, mister?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen instinctively feels it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That he's that person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mister!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shouts belatedly, her voice echoing throughout the forest, but the barbarian doesn't turn around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already half-entered the portal when she saw him, and now he's completely disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Erwen runs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if she's about to follow him and jump into the portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Erwen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, her body, running with agility incomparable to when she was on the 1st floor, is soon stopped by her sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Let go! We have to go in—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get a grip!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mister is over there...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you going to keep being stubborn? You didn't even see his face properly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen is speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's because she belatedly realizes how her actions must have looked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... know. I just, I can tell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if you're wrong? The 4th floor is dangerous for just the two of us. And besides, do you even know what kind of people those who entered first are?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Th, that's...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a question she hadn't considered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Erwen was already certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she doesn't have the confidence to explain this clear feeling in her heart to her sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So just as she's trying to break free with force...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, no...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The color of the portal changes to red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It means that even if they enter the portal now, they can't go to the same place as those who entered before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why! Why did you stop me?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because it's only natural! I told you that entering the 4th floor without permission could get you treated as a marauder, didn't I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... it was mister...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen clenches her teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although something like anger wells up from deep within her heart...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...she takes a deep breath and comes to her senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It's okay. At least I know he's alive...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, she decides to be satisfied with that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she wasn't mistaken today, and he really was alive...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...I'll be able to meet him soon.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She'll definitely be able to meet him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>__________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Entered 4th Floor Tower of Heaven.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>__________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That voice?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like someone was calling me...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Could it be, Erwen?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only person who would call me 'mister' is her. But that doesn't make sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No, there's no way.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's hard to believe that such a coincidence would happen after reuniting with my companions in this vast labyrinth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must have just been a conversation between other explorers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, it's not something to worry about now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bjorn, what are you doing! Let's move!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a stone chamber about 40 square meters in size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each wall has a tightly closed door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tower of Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as you enter, the first trial begins. In other words, monsters start pouring out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kyaaaaak—!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven 9th-grade, three 8th-grade, and one 7th-grade monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monsters that appear on the 3rd floor, regardless of their habitat, form a group and attack us. It's the reason why I usually call this place the 'Tower of Training'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since so many different types of monsters appear, it's easy to gain experience points, and you can also practice against patterns that you haven't encountered before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Orc Shaman, Stone Golem, Living Armor, and even a Dullahan...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bizarre combination appears from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Living Armor has cast [Armor Enhancement].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Living Armor is equipped on the Dullahan as if it's a host.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Orc Shaman has cast [Frenzy].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Dullahan's physical resistance increases by 3 times for 10 seconds.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dullahan, which already has ridiculously high physical resistance, practically becomes a rock, and in the meantime, the Stone Golem uses [Suppression] to inflict debuffs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Behel—laaaaaaaaaa!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Misha and Rotmiller take care of the 9th-grade trash mobs, the dwarf and I form a shield wall and block the Dullahan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it's a focused combination, tanking is easy with two tanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'High physical resistance doesn't really mean much to us.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our main damage dealers are Dwarkey and Misha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dwarkey, the mage, is needless to say, and Misha's ice damage has also increased significantly after properly building her as a freezing swordsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, was it always this easy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf tilts his head as the battle ends quickly, even though he was just acting as a meat shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't we all get stronger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huhu, how was it? The spell I just used was one I learned recently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how strong a tank is, it's not very noticeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, damage dealers are a class where even a small amount of growth is clearly visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as for scouts...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, they're practically non-combatants anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's safe to say that they've done their job as long as they get us to our destination within the time limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it's not like only monsters appear on the 4th floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Trial completed.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as all the monsters die, the tightly closed door opens wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each door has a unique symbol engraved on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Courage, Wisdom, Fate, Patience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, we would have chosen the Stairs of Courage and fought random monsters, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since we don't have time, it would be best to go up floors quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We choose the Stairs of Wisdom for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difficulty of the Tower of Heaven increases with each trial, and the Stairs of Wisdom is a route where you can go up several floors at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We need to reach at least the 20th floor for it to be worth hunting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Chose the Stairs of Wisdom.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, we walk through the darkness that resembles an abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the path is complex, there are traps, and monsters occasionally appear, there's no danger with the professional scout Rotmiller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As we reach the 6th floor after about an hour, the door we entered through is locked tight, and monsters attack us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the 1st floor, there are even three 7th-grade monsters, but no dangerous situations arise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The combination is also quite shitty compared to before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, there are no Stairs of Wisdom this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the battle, we have no choice but to choose the Stairs of Courage. Fate has too many variables, and as for Patience... everyone shakes their heads in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Well, it's better to fight a few more monsters than to do that.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were a game, it might be different...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...but in this reality-patched world, the Trial of Patience is a trial that everyone avoids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's hot, it's cold, it's sad, and shitty memories come to mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Chose the Stairs of Courage.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, we climb the stairs and reach the 7th floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monsters appear, and that's it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle ends easily, but the tightly closed doors show no signs of opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, that's only natural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you choose Courage, you have to wait 4 hours even after defeating all the monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let's recharge our courage while we rest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, regardless of the dwarf's joke...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...we're exhausted from traversing the Witch's Forest, so we spend our time resting without much regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's no need for a watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monsters don't respawn, and once the portal changes color, other explorers can't enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew, then let's go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sleeping for 4 hours, we choose the Stairs of Wisdom once again and climb the tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We've already reached the 12th floor in terms of floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what is this again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Graaagh!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We freeze as we see a single monster standing in the center of the stone chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A giant body over 4 meters tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huge fangs protruding from its mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grayish-white skin covering its massive muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a hunchback-like spine and abnormally broad shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tr, troll...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is that thing here...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Troll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a monster classified as one of the biggest assholes among 5th-grade monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Death Fiends were 'newbie slayers'...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...this bastard was the one who played the role of 'keyboard breaker' for experienced gamers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This bastard appears here?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even I have quite a few memories of rage-quitting because of this guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And is it because of those memories?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curses escape my lips involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder things were going so smoothly even after encountering Hans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this be the reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Damn it, I didn't expect it to be a monster this time.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's not just marauders that you need to be wary of in the labyrinth.\u003C\u002Fp>",1893,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","74b649737fa9b6ef103e8b307ac87ae435461a58f827ba2f3d3662cea94107e1","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-117","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-115",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]