[{"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-190":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},1327810,1764,"Chapter 190 Item Power (5)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-190",190,"\u003Cp>Item Power (5)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Item Power (5)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. 8667 Outlaw of the Wasteland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a Numbered Item that the beastman swordsman from the dwarf's team was wearing. As expected of a low number, it doesn't have any stat boosts, and it's relatively cheap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's because its usage effect is a bit ambiguous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Increased melee physical damage against humanoid 'monsters', and the increase rate grows with the number of enemies?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's no way it would be in high demand among explorers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There aren't that many humanoid monsters in the labyrinth, and even those rarely travel in groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'And it even has a one-day cooldown.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to obtaining this item, our chances of winning increased significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would it have been about 50\u002F50 without it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Unsealing rate 70%」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magic circle on the ground glows again, indicating that we're running out of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it increases by 5% for every 10 monsters, it means that over 60 clones have already been summoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Current increase rate 401%.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it's not enough yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, we get into a tight formation against the wall, as planned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Barhatun Wiar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Raven summons a stone wall with her magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a judgment to endure until that moment arrives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she didn't completely seal off the wall. She left a gap big enough for two or three people to pass through on one side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Raven's idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said they would try to break through if it were completely blocked, but if there's a path, they'll try to go that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It actually works.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I block the only passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I swing my mace in this state, the clones, including the one mimicking me, will all die in one or two hits...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...but I suppress the urge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our goal isn't to hunt clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clones charge towards me, pushing and shoving each other as if protesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, not all of them are like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's a hole over there!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clone is breaking through the stone wall and creating a path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glance over, and it's the one mimicking me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Yandel, focus on that side! We'll handle this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The melee damage dealers and Woongie, summoned by the bear-like man, quickly form a human wall and block the clones, but it's not an easy task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because we have a huge penalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ack! Don't kill them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To block without attacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a condition that's difficult to fulfill unless you're a professional tank. I keep hearing the sounds of a difficult battle from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there's nothing I can do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things will just get worse if I try to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about 2 minutes...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...the cave trembles again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Unsealing rate 90%」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It means it's finally time for the showdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Yandel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I lightly jump in place since the ceiling isn't high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a 'short jump' in technical terms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character's total weight is over 500 kg.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The special terrain effect [Recoil] is additionally applied to the damage radius.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clones, including my companions, are all thrown into the air simultaneously. Therefore, I charge forward as soon as I land, stepping on the clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Threat level is temporarily greatly increased.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the increased threat level, the clones hurriedly get up and charge towards me like zombies, and I soon feel a tremendous resistance from beyond the shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Behel—laaaaaaaaaa!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about 10 seconds...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...I finally reach my destination, pushing everything aside like a bulldozer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main body, mimicking me, is continuously exploding and using [Self-Replication].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swing my mace without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thwack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It feels like hitting tofu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it's enough to deal damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kyaaaaaaaaak!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main body, which finished its infinite [Self-Replication] and transformed into me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a bit different from before since it's in berserk mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are two heads on its neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Me, Ainar...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, why her of all people?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Doppelganger is using the essences Ainar possesses, on top of my skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The nameless marauder has cast [Swing].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The nameless marauder has cast [Double Slash].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact itself is different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would have definitely been blown back if it weren't for the Guardian Corps Insignia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the summoned clones are surrounding and attacking me from all sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...I ignore them all and swing my mace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two barbarian heads on the main body's neck smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a mocking smile as if saying, 'You think that will work?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just smile back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Current increase rate 771%.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because you're not the only one who received a buff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's Extreme Damage Barbarian Mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaang!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I use [Swing] with all my might, and the Doppelganger, who blocked it with his shield, staggers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a gap appears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swing my mace again without giving him time to recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwagic!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ainar's head is crushed with a single blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he doesn't collapse, since he has two heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's not a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can just hit him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwagic!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Doppelganger, having lost both of its heads, immediately turns back into a slime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then it hardens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Doppelganger has cast [Crystallization].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's his last resort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, it's a very troublesome pattern, even if you call it a last resort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Magic damage reduced by 99%.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Physical damage reduced by 90%.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's practically immune to magic damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it reduces physical damage by 90%. It's an OP skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if you don't break it within the time limit, you have to repeat this whole process again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's ridiculous, but that's the original strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mass summon, transformation, crystallization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have to repeat this sequence and accumulate damage on the 'crystal' to shatter it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But we have to bet everything on this one attempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why we didn't even bother killing the clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Raven!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven and Parteian immediately cast their magic as soon as I shout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's not attack magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's 'Mana Shield', which we also used when we were fighting the dwarf's team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven shouts urgently,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can't hold out for long!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know without her telling me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just look at how many clones are around me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a magic spell with a high consumption cost, so the two mages' mana will be depleted in less than a minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...I focus solely on smashing the crystallized Doppelganger, trusting in the thick mana barrier that's protecting me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a tactic I wouldn't have even considered if it weren't for 'Outlaw of the Wasteland'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I would have probably cleared the clones first and then focused on dealing damage together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While worrying that we might not have enough damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crack appears on the crystal on the fourth [Swing].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I've experienced the [Crystallization] pattern several times, but it's already at this point?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just how much damage are we dealing right now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can't tell the exact number, but it's truly astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because we still have something we haven't used yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character has cast [Leap].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another 'short jump'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Threat level is temporarily greatly increased.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Behel—laaaaaaaaaa!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...immediately [Wild Release].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character's threat level is temporarily tripled, and physical stats increase proportionally.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful force erupts from my entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this feeling of exhilaration only lasts for a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I judged...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...that it's enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The destructive power of blunt weapons is greatly increased in proportion to Strength.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The miraculous law of exchange where threat level is converted to Strength, and Strength is converted to the destructive power of blunt weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Current increase rate 771%.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And on top of that, we add 'Outlaw of the Wasteland'?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't even have to worry about the 90% physical immunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaang!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because my damage is being duplicated right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_____________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Killed Doppelganger. EXP +6」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Guardian Kill Bonus. EXP +3」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_____________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How long have I been smashing the crystal with my mace like a madman?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know, but around the time my body starts to accumulate injuries rapidly because the 'Mana Shield' has ended...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crackle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...the crystal, cracked like a broken mirror, finally shatters like an exploding grenade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's not even a close call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'About a minute...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It broke much faster than I expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was even considering gathering everyone and pouring all our damage into it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no need to use Plan B because of the variable that appeared at the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Right, there should be days like this too.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although I'm happy, I also feel a strange sense of emptiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one would call it lucky if no unexpected incidents happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No, it's too early to relax.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clear my thoughts and come to my senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four Hans Gs appeared in the boss room at the beginning, defying all odds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Could it be a variant rift like the 'Crimson Fortress'—'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaaaaaaaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's when the shattered fragments of the main body turn into particles of light and scatter in the air. And it's the same for the clones that were filling the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a portal connected to the 4th floor opens in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It really means the rift has been cleared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh! What! Did we defeat it?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh, I thought I was going to die. Aruru, can you give me a potion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Later. You're not even seriously injured. We have to check that first! Essence? Numbered Item? Rift Stone? What dropped—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, right, we have to check that too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't even look properly because I was wary of something else happening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it's time to collect the guardian's reward, the flower of a rift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gulp and look at the spot where the Doppelganger was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's nothing there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Don't tell me, this is the Hans effect?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thought briefly crosses my mind, but it's not good to blame everything on Hans. The drop rate for essences or Numbered Items is only 33%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, it's a bit disappointing that even the Rift Stone, which has a 66% drop rate, didn't appear...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...It's common.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This happened often in the game too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You struggle to clear a rift, but get no rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Mr. Yandel, get a grip. These things happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Th, that's right! We already got a lot, didn't we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My companions offer words of comfort as I stand there, frozen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk, it's not like I'm angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...So the only reward is from the PK?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it's a bit empty, it's ridiculous to even feel disappointed when I think about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can't even imagine how much all this equipment would sell for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We've already broken our previous income record, and I even absorbed the Manticore essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Right, this alone is practically like getting a Doppelganger essence.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, is this the effect of positive thinking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I suddenly feel energized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Misha, are you okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Yeah. I just got grazed. Grazed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drink a potion first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I dismiss my disappointment and start cleaning up after the battle, checking on my companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven chuckles, looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, you seem like a leader when I see things like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you making fun of me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I was being serious this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aruru, don't do that. You're making Bjorn embarrassed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is she talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let's go back up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We return to the forest after cleaning up. The Doppelgangers on the upper level have already disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're safe! I'm so relieved!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry for making you wait, Miss Sarman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hand Guide Girl, whom we left behind, to the mace warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For reference, the archer from the dwarf's team, whom we offered to the altar, is already dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But how did this man...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, that's... I was worried he might wake up...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems like they killed him before he regained consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a bit impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy is also an explorer, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I check the archer's equipment and backpack just in case, but it doesn't seem like Guide Girl took anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then our business is concluded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, here, you should take this. I used it well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You keep it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Parteian gives Raven the 'Misplaced Trust' he lent her as a gift. Although it's out of uses, it's not a worthless gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's a way to recharge it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would sell for hundreds of thousands of stones even if we just sold it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for saving us. If you need my help, come find me anytime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was thinking it was just empty words...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...but Parteian gives me a business card with the Narman school emblem on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, so he really meant it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I should keep this and visit him when I need something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This feels like completing a side quest.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief farewell with the mace warrior and Guide Girl, I escort them to the portal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you guys aren't leaving?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's a rift we finally entered, right? We're going to look around a bit more and do some research.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, I see?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Parteian nods meaningfully as if he understands, and Raven smiles awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we'll be going.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They then enter the portal and return to where they were before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will they... be okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you worried about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mages usually look after each other.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not what I meant. I meant it was an unnecessary worry. It's the 4th floor, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Hans G and the fairy archer died, the Tower of Heaven is a floor where you can wait if you want to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They'll probably kill time like we used to and then return to the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well... that's true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We turn away from the portal and climb back up to the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because there's still something left to collect.\u003C\u002Fp>",2232,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","fa84ef60e770b7cc2000abe0f0df6084dd27aad0f380c968d9600a9ecdee8bb1","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-191","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-189",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]