[{"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-203":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},1327866,1764,"Chapter 203 Blessing (3)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-203",203,"\u003Cp>Blessing (3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blessing (3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon’s Blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the several characteristics that make the Dragonkin an OP race. But unlike Dragon Speech, this blessing can be engraved on other races too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, I received it less than ten times in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You could only get it after building a certain level of friendship with the Dragonkin and clearing a hidden quest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If you chose the Dwarves, who have a bad relationship with them, you couldn’t even try.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, I’m a barbarian, not a dwarf, but I had practically given up on the ‘blessing’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conditions for the ‘hidden quest’ itself were insane, and from what I found out, the ‘hidden quest’ itself has disappeared in the current era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The history books stated that the problem, which was a headache for the Dragonkin, had already been solved by a hero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Wait a minute, if it can be done like this, doesn’t it mean that other things aren’t completely impossible?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I organized my thoughts, recalling a few hidden pieces that were already blocked. Maybe I could obtain them through other routes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, even if that’s not the case…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things that were completely blocked by the system in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just in case, you can’t choose multiple blessings. Your body wouldn’t be able to handle it, as a barbarian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean my body wouldn’t be able to handle it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Literally. You’ll die.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, so that’s not possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it seems like she would try if I insisted…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…I wasn’t going to be that stubborn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price is my life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even among the Dragonkin, only a few, excluding the Dragonkin man, have engraved more than two blessings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It means it’s very burdensome on the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, have you decided? I can give you more time if you need it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, it’s fine. I’ll go with this one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shook my head and grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because I already made my decision before coming here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sea Dragon’s Blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is definitely not it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although MP is an important resource, I won’t be lacking if I manage it well while hunting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the first place, I’m not a sorcerer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having just enough is sufficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that sense…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Volcano Dragon’s Blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This isn’t bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since my skills are built around synergy, the performance enhancement won’t just be limited to 30%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll receive the Earth Dragon’s Blessing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ultimately judged that it’s better to increase stats than skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason is simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of my skills use stats as a coefficient. If my stats increase by 20%, it’s practically the same as enhancing the performance of my skills by that much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good choice. Are you mindful of that guy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragonkin man nodded at my choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seems to think I chose this because I’m wary of the Dragonslayer, so I just agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not like I wasn’t thinking about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Soul Silence]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This OP Dragon Speech that the Dragonslayer, Regal Vagos, possesses reduces your MP to zero, preventing you from using skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why I had to fight him with my bare hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if you asked me if that was the main reason for my choice, the answer would be no.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Earth Dragon’s Blessing has a hidden effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But there’s no way they don’t know about that…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I narrowed my eyes, looking at the Dragonkin man and the child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m not particularly offended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wouldn’t tell a member of another race about that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the first place, I don’t need that kind of consideration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then it’s settled. I’ll leave you two alone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragonkin man left as soon as the decision was made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a smug smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have a good time with my daughter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, that sounds weird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>______________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Dragonkin man left…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…the child and I talked until nightfall. The main topic was my exploration experiences so far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do I really have to talk about myself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s better if you do. I told you before, didn’t I? Words have power. It’s easier for me to feel your wavelength since it’s the path you’ve walked.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If that’s the case…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also thought it would be better than just rambling on, so I told him my story, filtering out some parts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it hasn’t even been a year since I became an explorer, there were more stories to tell than I expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s almost evening, are we almost done?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We even had dinner while talking, and it was already evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But is it not enough to engrave the blessing yet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Not yet. Your wavelength is strangely difficult to read. Hmm, right… so just continue where you left off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where did I leave off?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Doppelganger Forest. You met other explorers and realized that some of them were from the underground city.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since we’ve been talking all day after coming here in the afternoon, we’ve already reached my recent journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s nothing left to talk about after this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m a bit worried, but fortunately, it seems like he doesn’t need to read my wavelength any further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, I think this is enough.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That means?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Follow me. I’m going to engrave the blessing on you now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I follow the child and see a cave hidden behind a thin cloth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cave connected to the temple wall…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This feels like an exploration.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We walk for a few minutes, and a space that seems to be about 10 square meters appears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a cavern with a bed and a few pieces of furniture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A jewel embedded in the ceiling emits a faint light and smoke, creating a mystical atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lie down here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The bed is too small for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“······.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just lie down on the floor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I lie down on the floor, as expected of a barbarian. The child chuckles and then starts preparing to engrave the blessing on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It doesn’t take long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it takes the form of a tattoo, the essence of the blessing lies in the shaman’s special ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where should I engrave it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How big is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child opens his palm and shows me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s much smaller than I expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does the location matter?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, it doesn’t. But why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to engrave it somewhere that’s not visible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a blessing from another race, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be a big problem if the barbarians see it before I become the chieftain and change the tribe’s conservative rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Somewhere that’s not visible?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child’s gaze naturally shifts to one spot, as if he’s realized something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he makes a troubled expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I, I don’t think I can do it there…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I follow his gaze and look down, and I’m truly shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, seriously, who would get a tattoo there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I, I can do it on your butt.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is he talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it, do it here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tell him the spot I had in mind from the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The sole of your foot? Ah, I see…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This world has a Western culture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wear shoes even indoors, so they rarely take them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child, who seems to understand, then expresses his doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But can’t we just engrave it small among your other tattoos? It wouldn’t be noticeable. You said you always wear armor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The shaman will notice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, judging by the shaman’s personality, he wouldn’t say anything about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I want to hide it as much as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t know how things will turn out, and the shaman is strangely suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then it’s settled. Shall we begin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It will be quite painful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine, just finish it quickly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m not too worried, despite the child’s warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would it be as painful as the Spirit Engraving?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it’s the kind of pain that Pain Resistance doesn’t work on, I’m not afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m a barbarian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A barbarian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A being who always moves forward through struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The child smiles meaningfully and then conjures a white flame on his index finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sizzle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…he presses the flame against the sole of my foot and says,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can scream.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, really?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The Earth Dragon’s Blessing has been imbued into the character’s soul.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「All additional stats are increased by 20%.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shout with all my might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kyaaaaaaaaaak!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This isn’t the time to worry about my barbarian pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>__________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Bjorn Yandel」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level: 5\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Physical: 555 \u002F Mental: 198 \u002F Ability: 191\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Item Level: 3,068\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Total Combat Index: 1,907.6 (New +176.6)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acquired Essences: Corpse Golem - Rank 7 \u002F Orc Hero - Rank 5 \u002F Ogre - Rank 3 \u002F Manticore - Rank 5\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>__________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process of engraving the Earth Dragon’s Blessing on the sole of my foot was short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did it take about 3 minutes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s practically a blink of an eye compared to the Spirit Engraving, which could take hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the total time spent was similar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I passed out as soon as it was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re awake?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slowly open my eyes and see the child sitting against the wall, reading a book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I must have fallen asleep.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not fainted?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“······.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re funny.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignore the child’s mockery and check the time first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>9:00 AM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s already time to start a new day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Drink this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gulp down the water the child gave me and sit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although I’m mentally exhausted, I feel a surge of energy in my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, it’s only natural since my stats increased by 20%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m already excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I only have three essences above 5th grade, excluding the Corpse Golem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just filling up those spots will increase my stats as much as absorbing one high-grade essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Penitaseauro.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He doesn’t like being called a kid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right, Penitasaur.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although I call him by his name, it feels strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it a person’s name or a dinosaur’s name…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Just call me Pen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, Pen. So, is it over now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah. It went well. But just in case, come back when you have time. It’s my first time doing this on another race, so there might be side effects.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay, if I have time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Make time. I already told my dad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I roughly agree and then leave the cave with Pen. And I ask for the Dragonkin man’s location to go back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My dad will be where you first met him. Should I guide you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can find him myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m confident in memorizing paths after receiving navigator lessons from Rotmiller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, just as I’m about to leave…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…I hear a voice from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sorry. For yesterday… for saying you were ugly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t tell if it’s an apology or another jab…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…but I decide to just state the facts, like a mature adult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not ugly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m handsome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pen stares at me and then nods slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Okay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems like I successfully instilled a proper sense of aesthetics before he was corrupted by the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“See you later. I’ll tell you more stories then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Okay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I then part ways with Pen and find the Dragonkin man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after returning Dragonslayer, I return to the sewers through Dragon Speech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar stench of sewage makes me lose my appetite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I briefly consider going back and sleeping…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…but I quickly move my feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s really connected to the city.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Amelia said, I follow the secret passage and reach an exit connected to the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s the 8th district, next to the 7th district where I live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was originally planning to meet Misha and Ainar and catch up…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…but I’m too tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I’ll see them in a few days anyway…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I cover my face with the hood I prepared and buy the skewers Jingjing requested before returning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here are the skewers from the shop you mentioned. I ordered the spiciest ones, like a man.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you so quiet? Aren’t you happy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I’m happy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your voice is too quiet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jingjing expresses his joy loudly, making my efforts of buying them while exhausted worthwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m relieved, seeing him like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warning that I can come back anytime should be enough. Bifron won’t return to its previous state just because I’m gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you crying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The skewers are spicy… that’s why…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tsk. That’s why you’re going bald, crying so easily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, sir…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m going to sleep now, don’t wake me up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I spend almost the entire day sleeping as soon as I return, and I continue to rest comfortably, enjoying my last vacation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passes, and that day finally arrives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Behel—laaaaaaaaaa!!!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The end of my short but long exile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I head towards the city wall, receiving a warm farewell from all my gathered subordinates. And I say goodbye to Jingjing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll visit sometimes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, sir! I’ll be waiting!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jingjing seems to have regained his composure compared to the first day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I emphasize once again that only the two of us know about the secret passage, and then I call for the guard at the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bjorn, son of Yandel. Confirmed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I enter the checkpoint and go through a simple identification process, and the guard opens the other gate of the double-door structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The knight from the Moselan left a message. He said not to cause any more trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trouble my ass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was imprisoned here because of their circumstances, even though it should have ended with a fine. I grumble and enter the city, taking a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air feels different here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the sunlight feels unusually warm today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…But why is there no one here?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stand still on the street, having returned to the city after 20 days of exile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several minutes pass, but my companions don’t appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk, I expected them to at least come and greet me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Well, they didn’t know what time I would be coming out.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly hail a carriage and head towards the inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as soon as I arrive, I knock on Misha’s door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang, bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door doesn’t open no matter how many times I knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I don’t hear any sounds from inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What? Did she go out?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe she went to greet me and we missed each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s when…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…a door opens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not Misha’s room, but Ainar’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bjorn…!!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ainar greets me hurriedly, as if she just woke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I feel a sense of dissonance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, it was just an instinct, but I soon realized the cause of the dissonance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Misha had gone to greet me, Ainar wouldn’t be here alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would have brought her along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why…! Why are you so late!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something happened while I was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>",2428,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","9d9450332613876685f731d8567899ff01caf24478d470bf3a484526490fb2e2","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-87","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-86",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]