[{"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-233":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},1327910,1764,"Chapter 233 New Age (3)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-233",233,"\u003Cp>New Age (3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New Age (3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A study filled with the faint scent of old books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man was reporting to a middle-aged man wearing glasses, looking very nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Based on the final analysis, it’s presumed that Belvev Ruinjenes installed the magic circle and Liranne Viviane activated it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you’re saying they’re both in the city?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Considering that Noark’s protective barrier is functioning normally, it’s highly likely that they’re inside Lafdonia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re masters of disguise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re a nuisance. Then I’ll report the casualty statistics that were compiled this morning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the middle-aged man just listened without any reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right, many died.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>70% of the explorers above the 4th floor had died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only survivors were the 1,600 or so explorers who were left behind as sacrificial pawns and the dissidents who didn’t enter the labyrinth from the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a huge loss, practically equivalent to a dimensional collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s for the best.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Terserion, the Prime Minister of Lafdonia, chuckled as if brushing it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s nothing. I have things to think about, so you can leave now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Please rest, father.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Use my title within the palace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Prime Minister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man bowed politely and left the study as the man waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I should contact the Magic Tower soon.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man got up and walked towards the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw servants bustling about, preparing for today’s event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaaa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strong wind blew in as he opened the window wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sunlight was warm, and the sky was clear without a single cloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His Majesty will be pleased.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a perfect day to start a new age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karnon, the Imperial City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A special district where commoners couldn’t even enter without permission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ooh, so that’s the royal palace!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A road leading to the royal palace appeared as we entered through the giant gate with the royal family’s emblem on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground was covered in flower petals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crowds of people were gathered along the road, watching the parade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there were hardly any nobles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Karnon was called a city of nobles, 90% of the population consisted of servants who worked or lived here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow! It’s the heroes’ procession!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Scatter the flower petals!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servants, who were probably paid handsomely, lined the streets and greeted us enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some time…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve arrived. Was there anything uncomfortable during your journey?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…the carriage stopped in front of the outer wall of the royal palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just our carriage, but hundreds of other carriages as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s get off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh, wait! Let me catch my breath first, okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is she nervous now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, this was her first time in the Imperial City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Tell me when you’re ready.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh, I think I’m ready.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I saw familiar faces as soon as we got off the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The survivors who crossed the line of death with me during the recent disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But we were far apart, so we just exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s an honor to be escorting the heroes today, I’m Pert. Please come this way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We went through a simple identification process at the gate and then entered the royal palace, following the guide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its official name is the Palace of Glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a palace used to welcome guests during banquets and royal events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bjo, Bjorn…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ainar looked intimidated by the magnificent interior, as expected of a royal palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geez, she’s always like this in strange situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Straighten your shoulders. It’s weirder if you act like that when we’re guests.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Ah, okay!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please come this way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We followed the guide and arrived at a private reception room, about 20 square meters in size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s an honor to have you here, heroes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as we entered, maids swarmed us, styling our hair and adjusting our clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the guide explained the basic etiquette and the order of events for today’s banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some time…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Yandel!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, I almost didn’t recognize you all dressed up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven and Avman, who arrived 10 minutes early, visited our reception room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were also dressed differently from usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven was wearing a traditional dress that dragged on the floor, and the bear-like man was wearing a neat suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, it’s a bit awkward, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bear-like man scratched his cheek with an awkward expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said his wife helped him get dressed, but they made him change here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wonder how they even had a suit that fit him…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The tailcoats for guests are all enchanted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the guide, they had thousands of enchanted clothes that could be worn by anyone, regardless of size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Enchanted clothes.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed both rational and a ridiculous waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How often would guests without formal wear visit the royal palace?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then Raven, did you also change here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I brought my own.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of a mage from the upper class, she had a formal outfit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, it’s so pretty. How much is something like that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh… well, I actually received it as a gift from my master a while ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, really? Anyway, you look like a real fairy in that outfit. Not that fairy race, but the fairies in fairy tales.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you talking about Fae?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, yeah, those.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, you’re not making fun of my height, are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, of course not! I’m serious, you’re really pretty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha and Raven started their girl talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avman, Ainar, and I stepped back and had a separate conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Yandel, did you hear anything more about the reward? There’s a 4th-grade essence I’ve always wanted, so I’m wondering if it’s possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, I haven’t heard anything about that yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“More importantly, Bjorn, I’m hungry, when are they going to feed us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eat some jerky if you can’t wait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, did you bring some?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Give me one too. I’m bored.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We sat side by side, chewing on jerky, and then the guide who had left for a while returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They said everyone is ready to enter. Let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hallway outside the reception room was crowded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guides lined everyone up in an orderly fashion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For reference, we were at the very front, in the center, with Melter Pend on our left and Kyle on our right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, you’re here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That suit looks good on you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here, stand here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Geez, how embarrassing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why am I in the center?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, wouldn’t it be stranger if someone else stood there? Everyone here followed you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uh, hmm…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t have anything to say to that, but this man tends to overestimate me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s when…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems like it’s about to start. Look ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Kyle spoke, looking straight ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The heroes are entering!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone shouted, and the door opened wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boooooooo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lively performance began with a loud trumpet sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I followed Kyle’s urging and stepped through the open door, and countless explorers followed behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space beyond the door was a rectangular hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was large enough to accommodate thousands of people, and a red carpet was laid out leading to the empty throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I continued walking along the carpet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was a pain to walk without crutches, I struggled to maintain my barbarian pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The knights drew their swords and saluted, and the priests showered us with blessings as I walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, and the nobles clapped from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an overwhelming reception for an explorer with a little over a year of experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn’t particularly happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the others probably felt the same way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is like a spectacle.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, is it a spectacle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explorers behind me stopped in line as I stopped walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was different from the orderliness of soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn’t learned formations, so their lines weren’t straight, and their clothes were mismatched, creating a messy atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But could it be that it was funny?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I heard a noble laughing from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the laughter spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at the same time, I heard something being crushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I subtly glanced back, and an explorer was clenching his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a warrior who had cleared the path with me in the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geez, he was so reckless when he was smashing monsters’ heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘He’s surprisingly timid.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was another side of warriors that I didn’t know about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, I didn’t like it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe that’s why I couldn’t help but shout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Behel—laaaaaaaaaa!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My shout echoed through the vast space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a chorus followed, although I didn’t intend it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Behel—laaaaaaaaaa!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the warriors who were addicted to our battle cry, including the few barbarians, who shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These crazy bastards, even in the royal palace…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the explorers had dumbfounded expressions or sighed as if they couldn’t believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the nobles were different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did they think it was a planned performance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nobles, who were momentarily surprised and silent, started clapping and whistling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘These guys are also ridiculous.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was funny, the atmosphere had improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magnificent royal palace, the gazes of the nobles, the awkward tailcoats, and so on. The explorers who were uncomfortable with this setting regained their composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn right, this is how shameless explorers should be. How else did you survive?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle chuckled next to me as I looked at them with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I told you, didn’t I? Who else would stand here besides you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, he might be right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who else would do something like this besides a barbarian?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Attention! Attention, please! His Excellency Ageny Rotten Terserion, the Prime Minister of Lafdonia, is entering!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prime Minister appeared in the midst of the heated atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>___________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked to be in his early fifties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gray hair and a kind face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prime Minister, who reminded me of a principal, stood in front of the empty throne and started his speech.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, a lighthearted joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, I apologize. I’m late. Please don’t be angry, heroes. It’s a beautiful day, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speech naturally flowed to the weather and then to the next topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t anything grand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He praised our efforts one by one and explained to the nobles why he had summoned us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These people achieved what the royal knights and even the famous clans couldn’t. If it weren’t for them, we wouldn’t even know what happened there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning alive with information about Noark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was our official contribution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they couldn’t openly say they were giving us carrots to appease the explorers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Therefore, I, Ageny Rotten Terserion, on behalf of His Majesty the King, who is currently ill, commend you for your service!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long speech ended, and the Prime Minister announced the rewards based on the explorers’ contributions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, all survivors would receive 10 million stones and permission to enter Karnon, the Imperial City, and there would be additional rewards depending on their achievements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For reference, we were the first to be announced…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Melter Pend, leader of the Nartel Clan, please step forward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…but Melter was the first to receive his reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You made a great contribution to the victory in the Goblin Forest battle by defeating the Blue Wolf criminal, Blue Mane.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prime Minister, as if he had already gathered information, mentioned his achievements specifically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll grant you access to the Silver Treasury. You can choose one essence and one item.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Melter Pend received a ticket to the treasure vault where 4th-grade essences and equipment of similar value were stored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Can I look forward to my turn?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, Melter’s contribution was the lowest among the three of us. In the first place, they were only able to defeat the wolf bastard because I knocked out the Corpse Collector.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Phew…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Kyle was next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir Kyle Pebrosk, the Iron Mage, please step forward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s been a while, Prime Minister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please forgive me for visiting so late, I’ve been busy with state affairs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prime Minister listed three of Kyle’s contributions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using his wisdom to guide the expedition party to safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using Mass Teleport to evade Verzak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And buying time and inflicting damage against the Ruin Scholar in the Goblin Forest battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You said you wanted permission to research forbidden magic? From this day forward, you’re a proud royal mage of Lafdonia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t know how happy I am to hear that, Prime Minister. Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle was promoted to royal mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now had the opportunity to learn and master all kinds of magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bjorn, son of Yandel, warrior of the barbarian tribe, please step forward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was finally my turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be because my case was different from Melter and Kyle, who were already famous?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prime Minister stared at me intently and then listed my contributions one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your contributions are as follows.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stopping the internal conflict with your noble will and allowing more knights to return to their families.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Setting an example by fighting bravely at the most dangerous forefront.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Buying time from Verzak by acting as bait for the explorers to survive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Making a decisive contribution to the victory by cornering the cursed spirit of another world, Abet Nekrapetto.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounds like I didn’t do much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s when…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These words can’t express your hard work. But even so, on behalf of the royal family, I commend you for your service!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll grant you access to the Golden Treasury. You can choose one essence or item. And I’ll grant you a reward of 50 million stones. And!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prime Minister continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll bestow upon you the title of Viscount.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>",2251,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","6b73d5786a03e1a148a2e6af9262cbd27eb139c7624998dd930acdbd635350ce","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-234","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-232",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]