[{"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-182":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},1327802,1764,"Chapter 182 Jinx (2)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-182",182,"\u003Cp>Jinx (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinx (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The identification tag that we only received right before entering the labyrinth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's called an identification tag, but it's really just a steel pendant with the royal emblem on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For reference, Raven, who has a regular appraiser license, estimated the production cost to be less than 3,000 stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[So it's really just an ordinary necklace.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Even the royal family wouldn't be able to create and distribute something like a magic tool in that short amount of time.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there wasn't even a name on it, so it would be impossible to tell who stole it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as we examined it closely...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't anything special, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was something that neither the official who gave it to us nor the knight we met on the 1st floor bothered to mention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[What the hell is written here?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...It's in the ancient language.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small number written in the ancient language between the royal emblems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number on our identification tags is 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven and I made several guesses and then reached a conclusion after comparing it with various other explorers' identification tags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The clan we met earlier all had 3 written on their identification tags.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ancient number represents the explorer's level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It doesn't indicate the exact rank, but 1 means low-ranking, 2 means mid-ranking, and 3 means high-ranking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I was wondering why they asked about our rank when they were distributing them, so this was the reason.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[But why didn't they tell us?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[To prevent Noark from exploiting it.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it's a flimsy measure, as anyone who can read the ancient language could figure it out like we did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it's not bad in terms of cost-effectiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding one more number when stamping the emblem isn't that difficult, is it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And we're actually benefiting from it right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Phew, damn Hans effect.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I try to control my expression and clench my hand holding the shield. The number on the identification tag that the dwarf's team showed us earlier was 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It means they're from Noark, having stolen the identification tag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by their equipment and everything, there's no way they're low-ranking explorers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Now, what should I do?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should I just attack them right now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the first option that came to mind, but after careful consideration, it was the worst possible move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems like Raven also has a similar thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[They don't know that we've figured out their identity yet. So for now, let's pretend we don't know and explore first.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right, this is the best option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nod in response to her Whisper spell, and the dwarf glances at me with a meaningful look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there a problem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. Let's just introduce ourselves. I'm Bjorn, son of Yandel. You?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jagurs Marthan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a dwarven name, but it's probably a pseudonym.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah! I, I'm Hans Krisen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The introductions between leaders end as Hans G also reveals his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Identification tags?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, here they are. What are you guys doing? Show them to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also check Hans G's team's identification tags, just in case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for one newbie with 1 written on it, they're all 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um... we, we have to move together from now on, so how about we introduce the other members too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, move together? Do you know anything about this rift?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I'm somewhat knowledgeable since I like reading books.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hans G confidently nods at the dwarf's question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's kind of funny, seeing him like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He learned from books?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't that the excuse I always use?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Explain. What happens next?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we all gather and touch it, a path will open. And if we follow that path, we'll reach a forest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You're useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha... I'm gl, glad to be of help. In that sense, how about we take some time to get to know each other? What we're good at, and all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We then have a brief introduction session, sharing our team compositions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To summarize:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Hans G's team]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summoner, mage, mace warrior, Guide, fairy archer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dwarf's team]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dwarf warrior, beastman swordsman, sorcerer, archer, priest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh! You have a priest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hans G's face brightens up as soon as he hears the dwarf's team composition. He seems happy about the presence of a priest since we'll have to do raids from now on...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he's probably a priest of Karui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, then how about the loot distribution...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of explorers who met in a rift, they immediately start discussing the loot after the introductions are over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as a result...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each team keeps the trash mobs they kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for the loot obtained from hunting together, we'll roll dice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it's not a fair dice roll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shouldn't the team that contributes more get more? Mr. Krisen, was it? Just by looking at you, it seems like your team will be the least helpful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, as I said before, we have information about this rift—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also know a lot about the Doppelganger Forest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven's negotiation mode, toying with the opponent with her soft-spoken voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a minute, aren't you being too rude?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fairy archer from Hans's team explodes in anger, but nothing changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meilin, stop it. He's no, not wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, admit what you have to admit. Didn't we all suffer because of that barbarian's Doppelganger? It's unfair to them to demand fairness when there's such a difference in strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fairy archer clenches her teeth in frustration, unable to say anything as both the leader and the mage say the same thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hans G then speaks in a bitter voice,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll subtract 1 from the number we roll on the dice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Subtract 2. And we'll use a 10-sided dice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright. But in return, please increase our share if we make a contribution.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's a reasonable suggestion. Actually, why don't we make that the rule? We subtract 1 from the number if any team makes a mistake, and add 1 if they do well. How about it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven looks directly at the dwarf and says that, and the dwarf nods readily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they're planning to backstab us anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it just my imagination that I heard that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>__________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We gather at the altar in the center of the cavern and place our hands on it, and the vines blocking the passage move aside, revealing an uphill path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll go first. But we'd prefer if you didn't follow too closely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's only natural.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We proceed through the passage, maintaining a safe distance between the teams, and soon a forest appears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second chapter begins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character has entered a special area.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Field effect - Doppelganger Forest is applied.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Status effect [Distrust] is applied.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Damage dealt to party members is doubled.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The content of this chapter is simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We just have to wander through the forest, defeat three mid-bosses, and find an altar that's hidden somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So which team will take the lead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's better to take turns.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of explorers with 'Distrust' as a passive, we move in a formation where the teams are separated, instead of moving as one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looks like an isosceles triangle from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each team takes care of the monsters in their respective directions, and they provide support if there's danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Activate the Voice Control spell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although we're quite far from the other teams, I activate the team voice magic. And we continue exploring, defeating the Doppelgangers that appear every few minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some time...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nyaha! What the, that dwarf! He was acting all tough, but he's nothing in a fight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We naturally hunt the Doppelgangers of the other members and gather information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hans G's side is as easy as expected, and the dwarf's team isn't as strong as we thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'They're probably around 5th-grade level.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's good news for me, who was even considering the possibility that they might be as strong as the Dragonslayer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Raven, activate Voice Control.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes? I'm already using it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, I didn't tell her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just between you and me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a sensitive topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Why just the two of us...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll explain later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the three who are being ostracized express their doubts, they nod after seeing my expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...It's done. But you're not going to tell them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't think those three are good at acting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although I didn't intend it, our gazes naturally turn towards Ainar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Let's end this conversation here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. That would be best.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I get to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what do you think they're going to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's 50\u002F50. They might just want to finish the exploration peacefully and leave... or they might get greedy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a slightly unexpected answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"50\u002F50?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought she would say that the probability of them being greedy is higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're outnumbered. And after fighting them, they're not even stronger than us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, that's true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But one thing's for sure, they won't do anything right now, even if they're greedy. It will probably be after we defeat the guardian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I agree with this part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Doppelganger Forest is a rift with a maximum capacity of 15 people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It means it's difficult to clear with just one team unless they're incredibly skilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, right? Conversely, it also means that we can't attack them first until we defeat the guardian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's the most frustrating part of the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cutting off the source of the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, you can only relax after completely uprooting the problem, but we can't attack first!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mace is itching to be used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what about them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The team with Hans?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. Did you notice anything suspicious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know. He seemed a bit clueless, but he didn't seem like a bad person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He didn't seem like a bad person...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, he does seem that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Hans G is the one who led over a hundred explorers to their deaths just to save himself when we were trapped in [Crack of Evil].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He's not someone who can be dismissed as an idiot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he's a player.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can't help but sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hans G and now a team of explorers from Noark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why does the difficulty level increase every time I enter a rift?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bjorn, Doppelganger!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Keep an eye on them too. Tell me immediately if you notice anything strange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I end the conversation with Raven and focus on the exploration. Surprisingly, no one asks about our conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They must be curious...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they're just trusting us and waiting, assuming there's a reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Geez, I feel bad.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Co, could we get some support?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, time passes without any major incidents, except for the occasional request for support from Hans G's team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as night approaches...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...we find one of the three mid-bosses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It, it's a Manticore!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's one of the few non-Doppelganger monsters in this rift, and it's known for its cost-effectiveness in terms of both byproducts and essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Killed Manticore. EXP +5」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strategy itself wasn't difficult thanks to Raven and Hans G's information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the problem was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, is it even right to call it a problem?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...an essence dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's an essence that I can absorb, something that hasn't happened in a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Raven, take out the dice!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have to win this.\u003C\u002Fp>",1867,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","7317641b520bf83f70f1be6b229bf31012b4dbfb726899a4b24850e331102798","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-183","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-181",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]