[{"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-174":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},1327794,1764,"Chapter 174 Choice (2)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-174",174,"\u003Cp>Choice (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Choice (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Respect for elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's one of the Five Confucian Relationships, signifying that there's an order between adults and children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when in Rome, do as the Romans do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This is a world where age doesn't matter.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lafdonia is a city where order is determined by the power each individual possesses. It's a world of survival of the fittest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, respect for the strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only strength and weakness determine the hierarchy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...A fledgling acting out of line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to get beaten up by a fledgling?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere turns hostile in an instant as I slowly get up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blond, tanned man looks flustered, as if it's his first time experiencing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear-like man subtly places his hand on my arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yandel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a sign for me to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blond, tanned man, who was cowering, regains his arrogant smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't you listen to your companion? I'll let it slide if you kneel and apologize now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is this guy talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just challenge him to a duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough, let's duel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's the only means of personal conflict allowed in the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we agree and have a proper duel in the presence of a notary, it's not classified as violence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it would be troublesome if I kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I can just control my strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Duel? Do you even know what that means?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean, meaning? I just want to smash your head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're insane...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blond, tanned man looks confused, as if it's his first time encountering such a barbaric explorer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, he wouldn't have expected to be challenged to a duel at a gathering where he came to show off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you thinking so hard about? Are you scared of getting beaten up by a fledgling?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...There's no need for me to deal with a lunatic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blond, tanned man scoffs and gets up from his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right, so he's going with that tactic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To pretend he won't stoop to the level of a lunatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The solution is simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're scared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veins pop up on the blond, tanned man's forehead at my single word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he doesn't want to talk to me, does he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He takes it out on Derbes, who's next to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pepe, you should be more selective about who you invite. If you associate with barbarians like this, your level will also drop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Derbes doesn't answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, to be precise, he doesn't even have time to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blond, tanned man turns his back and walks towards the exit after saying what he wanted to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His back is straight, and his gait is confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I can tell that he's feeling shame and humiliation in this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Avman, do you see? His face is red.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, it seems like he knows shame.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the bear-like man, who was trying to stop me at first, doesn't hesitate to join in and mock him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's the mindset of enjoying it since he couldn't avoid it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a very desirable attitude for my companion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, could it be that he can't just endure this insult?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blond, tanned man's feet stop in front of the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, he stopped. Is he accepting the duel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no way. He's just a kid who can't do anything without his clan's name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blond, tanned man turns his head and looks at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glares at me as if daring me to say something, and he grits his teeth and mutters,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Barbarian, you're acting all high and mighty just because you got lucky and gained some fame.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You won't be able to go above the 5th floor with that attitude.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can't help but laugh genuinely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does he think he's something special?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's funny.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I say as I slowly walk towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know how many years you've been an explorer, but you're a pathetic bastard who's scared of someone who hasn't even been an explorer for a year. You can't even hunt on the 5th floor without your clan, and you'll probably spend the rest of your life on the 5th floor, picking up scraps like a salaryman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I reached the 5th floor in 8 months. Unlike someone, I even have a title, and I formed a team myself to go higher. I'm already recognized for my potential within the barbarian tribe and am even being considered as a successor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stand in front of him and pat him on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, who do you think will be on the higher floors in a few years?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blond, tanned man can't say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of a human male with an average height of 170 centimeters, he just looks up at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kindly bend down and lower my face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I whisper in his ear,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now get lost. Whether you join a clan or not is your business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I open the door for him, and he walks out blankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I close the door immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I turn around, and everyone is looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I return to my seat and say casually,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I took care of the problem, so let's just continue drinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely, no one answers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geez, how embarrassing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Have they never seen a barbarian who resolves things through conversation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>___________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence was short-lived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We clink glasses and resume our conversation as the shock from the sudden incident subsides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main topic is, of course, Jack Johnsonville.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy who ran away like a coward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, did you see the look on his face when I challenged him to a duel? He'll probably never forget it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, no one criticizes me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, even I found him annoying when I first saw him, so they must have felt even worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why did you keep putting up with him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was sharing information that you wouldn't know unless you were a member of a clan, even though he was acting all high and mighty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, so he was useful in the sense that he was loose-lipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I feel a bit sorry for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry too much about it. We weren't really accepting him lately, so he was coming less often. He probably moved on to another group.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that's the case...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, and one more thing. You don't have to worry about him at all. He's just a low-ranking member of the clan, so he wouldn't even dream of retaliating against you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, Pepe, does it matter if he's a low-ranking member? With his personality, he'll probably just suffer in silence because he's too embarrassed to tell his superiors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, you're right. Well, even if he did tell them, they would just call him an idiot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a clean resolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, not holding back was the right answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'In the first place, even if the clan retaliated, what could they do?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ambush us in the labyrinth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a large clan did something like that and got caught, they would be punished severely. They would never do something that crosses the line for a mere low-ranking member.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The most they could do is control our experience points.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could prevent us from gaining experience points in a certain area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were just one area, it might be different, but 5th-floor clans have close relationships with each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, if we were blacklisted, there would be huge restrictions on our leveling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, of course, that doesn't apply to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I never intended to pay for experience points in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would I pay when I can just hunt inside the mirror?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let's drink!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation about the blond, tanned man gradually fades as the drinking party continues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main topic that replaces him is the Noark subjugation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bjorn, your team isn't participating?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I have a bad feeling about it. Derbes, what about you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We've already decided to participate. It's dangerous in the labyrinth too, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most of the people here will probably be the same. The reward is quite tempting. It's worth over a year's worth of exploration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wish you a safe return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't add any comments about their choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's no one here with less experience as an explorer than me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it would be rude to give unsolicited advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even barbarians have to know their place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, it's getting late. Let's disband. Avman, you should go home before your wife gets angry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It's fine, I told her I'm going with Yandel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? It seems like your wife likes this friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gathering ends after 2:00 AM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although people started leaving one by one with excuses, I stayed until the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you coming next time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you invite me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, then I'll let you know through Avman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't get any useful information right away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was able to get a glimpse into the mindset and common sense of ordinary explorers, but that was all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I'm planning to attend again next time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Assuming they return alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm curious about how the subjugation turned out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keuh, it's been a while since I had a good drink!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cool night air hits my skin as we step out onto the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was early spring when I first came here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Autumn is almost over now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha! Right, let's go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear-like man is much more energized than usual, perhaps because he practically chugged his drinks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, it's strange that he's even standing properly, considering how much he drank, but his mind seems clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, he won't be able to find his way home, though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I feel like I've gotten closer to this man.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the carriages have stopped running, I walk him all the way home to the 7th district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for walking me home. Would you like to come in and rest for a bit? I have something that's perfect for hangovers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear-like man's wife is very kind to me, perhaps because they made a lot of money from this expedition. I head home after being treated to warm honey water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Home...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I've gotten used to calling it that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I open the locked door, the door to the room next to mine also opens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Room 207.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's Misha's room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, you're back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, you were awake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you so late? What's with the smell of alcohol?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I briefly tell her about attending the gathering with the bear-like man, standing in the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, you went there... Good work. You finally seem like a real leader.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a world where this kind of socializing is also part of an explorer's job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha pats my shoulder, saying I worked hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what's with the paper bag in your hand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There was a night market on the way, so I bought some candied apple skewers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? You don't really like those, do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you two like them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha chuckles at my words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nyaha, you're like a dad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha then takes a skewer from the bag, puts it in her mouth, and enters her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll give the rest to Ainar tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I put the bag on the table and roughly wash up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slightly faded intoxication and the cool night air blowing in through the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Not bad.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a day that made me think that more often.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>___________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the gathering...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...my daily life became a bit busier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have to upgrade when you have money, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ainar, go to the sanctuary and get your engraving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't have money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll lend it to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Th, thank you!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ainar, who acted like she had received free money when she first borrowed money, gradually realized the weight of debt as the amount increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When will I be able to earn money!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, maybe in a year?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, I'm planning to decide on how to spend the big money after that too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, it took three days to get the 3rd-stage engraving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seem fine. Wasn't it painful?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's natural for a warrior to endure pain to become stronger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uh, right... I see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, barbarians have a different mindset from ordinary people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For reference, the engraving Ainar received is 'Slayer'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a typical warrior engraving that provides bonuses to various combat stats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She chose [Devour] as her 3rd-stage engraving skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a passive skill that recovers a certain amount of Soul Power when you kill a monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Let's just get the 3rd stage for now and then upgrade it to the 6th stage in one go when we have money.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, Misha also grew during that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she feel a bit pressured seeing Ainar becoming stronger at a terrifying speed? Misha spent most of the money she earned on 'Beast's Blood'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as a result...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bjorn!! I finally did it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...she finally achieved her first Spirit Beast awakening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The new ability she obtained is [Blessing of the Glacier].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's an OP ability that halves the resource consumption cost when using cold-related skills or items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I can't believe this ability appeared before that sword...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be a reward for her past hardships?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things have been going smoothly since we arrived on the 5th floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But are you going to keep using that equipment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's enough for the 5th floor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's not like I haven't spent any money either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sold the expandable backpack I was using and used almost all the money I had to buy a subspace ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's funny how the human mind works, but I started to feel uncomfortable with the expandable backpack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I'm going to change it later anyway, so it's better to buy it now.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A personal backpack is essential in the labyrinth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You never know when you might get separated from the team, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And most importantly, you can store fresh food in a subspace pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It's a world where you can do anything with money.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I reaffirm my resolve to earn a lot of money and prepare to go out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's because I have an appointment with Rotmiller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fortunately, you're on time today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm a navigator now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huhu, I like your attitude.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I've been meeting with Rotmiller every day for the past few days, receiving navigator lessons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it's not free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like medieval blacksmiths and other professionals, asking them to teach you these skills for free is practically stealing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm paying a hefty tuition fee every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven't been to the 5th floor myself, so I can't tell you much about it. But I've studied a lot about it, so I can at least give you some advice. Ah, learning mapmaking will also be very helpful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basic knowledge for a scout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a few skills, know-how that only someone with experience can teach, special training to improve your sense of direction, and so on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm gradually learning everything Rotmiller has systematized through years of effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Teaching you like this makes me think that it wouldn't be bad to open a training center.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's a good idea. I'm sure everyone would flock to learn from you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, you flatter me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the lesson with Rotmiller, I return to the inn and have dinner with everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, Erwen is also with us today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you always know we're here? We might have been out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... I just knew, I guess. A fairy's intuition?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, intuition my ass. You just keep coming until you find us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Misha is right! You liar!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Both of you, stop it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them become curt whenever Erwen is around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barbarians naturally dislike fairies, and Misha just dislikes fairies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I wish they would get along since she might become our companion...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Am I expecting too much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Maybe I should reconsider adding Erwen to the team.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also hear about Erwen's recent situation while we're eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems like her sister decided to have her join a clan she knows as a mercenary for a few months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said she'll be hunting on the 5th floor from now on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geez, the life of a rich kid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I'll be going! See you next week!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, I go up to my room, wash up, and rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it's late, I don't sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The character's soul resonates and is drawn to a specific world.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it's that day.\u003C\u002Fp>",2723,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","cbb4878286836db39f21bb9142155179f2790f2607e60f5a1e5add19d5a83a31","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-175","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-173",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]