[{"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-234":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},1327911,1764,"Chapter 234 New Age (4)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-234",234,"\u003Cp>New Age (4)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viscount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A title that’s just above ordinary knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A Viscount?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nobles were shocked by the Prime Minister’s bombshell declaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is unprecedented! To grant a hereditary title to a barbarian!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Viscount could pass down their title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a way, it could be considered even better than an honorary baron, whose title only lasted for their lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I never expected to get a title when I wasn’t even aiming for the noble route.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, I’m a bit dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the game, you could become a noble by clearing quests related to dukes or higher and accumulating achievement points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a route with as many disadvantages as advantages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although you were a noble, you were practically a vassal of the duke, so there were restrictions on gameplay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what about the restrictions in this case?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…But it’s the same for commoners and nobles, you can’t refuse if the King orders you to do something, so it’s practically nonexistent, right?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, it seems like that’s the case…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s when the Prime Minister shouted,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone, be quiet!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s His Majesty’s order.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commotion, which I didn’t think would subside easily, died down at the single mention of the King’s order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the weight of the King’s name in this country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll inform you of the date of the title bestowal ceremony later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, that was the end of my reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prime Minister didn’t even ask if I would accept the title. He probably didn’t even consider that possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I wasn’t planning to refuse anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t just a game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, becoming a noble meant I could enjoy all sorts of conveniences, and it would also increase my gameplay options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Portyan Miliant of the Nartel Clan, please step forward!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process of announcing rewards based on the other explorers’ achievements continued for a while after my turn ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My companions also stepped forward one by one, and they all received decent rewards, although not as much as me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To summarize:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha, Ainar, and the bear-like man could choose between a 10 million stone reward and a 5th-grade essence or equipment of similar value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Raven, the mage, requested the Prime Minister and received the qualification to learn royal magic instead of the usual reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen received the biggest reward among my companions, a 4th-grade essence or an item of similar value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because she was recognized as the second most deserving person in the battle against the Corpse Collector, and it also included compensation for Daria’s death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she wasn’t present, it wasn’t a problem since the rewards would be given later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Yandel, so Erwen is still at the sanctuary?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard the funeral ended a while ago, but she must still be feeling complicated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven, who asked about Erwen’s well-being, trailed off. I asked if she had something to say to her, but she didn’t answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some time…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a wonderful day. Everyone, please enjoy this occasion with the heroes of our new age!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…the long reward ceremony ended, and the banquet began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>__________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The banquet was held in two separate locations since there were so many people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grand hall where the reward ceremony took place, and the outdoor garden, which was now filled with all sorts of delicacies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the explorers chose to enjoy the banquet in the outdoor garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The indoor hall was quiet and solemn, with elegant music playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the nobles chose to stay there, so the explorers probably felt uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Yandel, what are you going to do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course we’re going outside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We also chose the outdoor garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We could expand our connections if we stayed here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since my viscount title was already confirmed, I didn’t need to be here today if connections were my goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t want this to be that kind of occasion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yandel! Yandel is here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Why are you here when you’re becoming a noble?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha! Yandel wouldn’t do that!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explorers greeted me enthusiastically as I appeared, perhaps feeling a sense of distance because of my upcoming noble title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phew, I’m glad I came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how I think about it, my connections with these guys feel more precious than the nobles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone is looking at you, how about saying something? I’ve heard enough of it inside, but your words will sound different to them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyle, who came with me, spoke from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right, he’s saying to give a toast or something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I contemplated for a moment, wondering what to say…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Let’s just be a barbarian.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…but my contemplation didn’t last long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was there even a need to think about it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve already heard enough fancy words of praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone, you’ve worked hard!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…this would be enough today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s eat, drink, and be merry!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a shout that ended in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barbarians, who naturally didn’t like long speeches, responded with cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Behel—laaaaaaaaaa!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was the same for the explorers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t believe I’m drinking in the royal palace!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s there to worry about when we have Yandel, who’s becoming a Viscount? Let’s enjoy ourselves!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Waaaaaaaaaa!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explorers also started to enjoy the banquet, letting go of their discomfort with the royal palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For reference, that also applied to us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, Bjorn! Try this! I don’t know what kind of meat it is, but the bones are crunchy and delicious!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh, you’re not supposed to eat the bones…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Never mind. It’s fine if it tastes good…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greasy food had a different flavor from Misha’s home cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smooth alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the countless comrades I could talk to about our past experiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This feels like an after-party.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A joyful time, befitting a banquet, continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the atmosphere darkened whenever someone mentioned a dead companion, we all had a brief moment of silence and then returned to our cheerful mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s when, as the sun started to set…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You guys seem to be having fun.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Melter, who was enjoying the banquet with the nobles inside, came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Was it fun inside?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no way. I barely endured it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re having a hard time too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could understand Melter’s position, having to enjoy the banquet with the nobles inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was leading a clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t have wanted to miss the opportunity to build connections with the nobles. He might need their help someday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here, take a bottle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A bottle…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why bother with glasses?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, I should have come out sooner. But where are your companions?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone except for Avman went somewhere else, saying it was boring.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really? I thought that barbarian girl would be different.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, she’s a lightweight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be precise, she wasn’t a lightweight, but she kept chugging from the bottle and passed out after a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yandel, what are you doing? The bottle is empty. Don’t tell me you’re drunk?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I continued drinking with the warriors around me since Melter was here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s one of the advantages of Bjorn Yandel’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He can hold his liquor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh, the smell of alcohol…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha approached me as I was drinking like crazy, something I hadn’t done since waking up in this body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, Misha, did you have fun?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah. They had a performance, it was fun. It would have been nice if you came too…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There will be other opportunities. Where’s Raven?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She’s drunk and talking about difficult things with the other mages.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talking about difficult things while drunk? As expected, mages are beings to be avoided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m going to take a walk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I excused myself from Melter and took a walk in the garden with Misha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it wasn’t as rowdy as the warriors’ drinking party, everyone was enjoying themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I saw nobles here and there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh my, an army of thousands of corpses? I can’t even imagine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right. It must have been terrifying. You’re amazing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like how I was a popular star at the Count’s banquet before, nobles were approaching the explorers and expressing their interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, not all nobles were like the titled nobles who were stuck-up. The young, non-titled nobles were practically no different from middle-class commoners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Huh? But why isn’t anyone coming to us?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was strange, but I soon understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could they possibly approach us when there were dozens of burly warriors shouting?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bjorn, should we sit down and rest for a bit?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That would be good…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although I wasn’t that drunk, I was tired from walking for a long time since I hadn’t fully recovered from the last battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Why are you sitting on the ground? Why not next to me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems like it will break.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha sat on the bench, and I just plopped down on the grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And we spent time in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be because I drank so much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise from the banquet sounded like background music, and various thoughts crossed my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yandel! You’re Bjorn Yandel, the one who’s becoming a Viscount, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few nobles recognized me and approached us as we were enjoying the peaceful silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viscount Yandel…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are they already treating me like a noble?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I politely sent them away since I didn’t want to be interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I couldn’t do that to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, you’re here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Count Perdehilt, a titled noble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be troublesome if we became enemies, as it could affect future events…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he was Dwarkey’s half-brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Baron Martoan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I actually tried to see you a few times, but you seemed to be having fun, so I didn’t approach.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geez, what an excuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He probably just couldn’t bring himself to come through the warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for your consideration.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, you’re welcome. You’re the main character of this banquet, after all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging formal greetings, I chatted with Baron Martoan for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a surprisingly beneficial conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said that there was usually a lot of bullying when a commoner became a noble, but I would be different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because it’s a title bestowed by His Majesty. He’s personally watching over you, so who would dare to touch you? Everyone will be desperate to get close to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The King…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I always feel a sense of unease whenever the King is mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chieftain’s words also came to mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Anyway, if what he’s saying is true…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at the butler next to Baron Martoan and greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s been a while, butler.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler’s face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, it’s understandable for him to be scared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barbarian who smashed his head and crunched his bones had now gained fame and power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I, I apologize for my rudeness back then…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler trembled and apologized as I looked at him with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn’t particularly happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Tsk, this feels like I’m bullying a weakling.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a punching bag needs to have some impact for it to be fun to hit. I stopped messing with the butler and continued talking to Baron Martoan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Dwarkey naturally came up in the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, where’s my brother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Martoan, as if wanting to get close to me, used the term ‘my brother’, which he didn’t even use back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha and I both froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn it, what?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is he kidding?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’s he…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler’s face turned even paler as I barely managed to control my expression and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could glean one piece of information from this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like he knew the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And two…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir, like I said before, Liol Wobu Dwarkey…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…the Baron also knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just forgot after hearing it once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, right. My memory isn’t what it used to be now that I’m old. Haha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Baron laughed awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt nauseous, even though I had just chugged several bottles of alcohol without any problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I came to my senses, Misha was holding my arm tightly with a worried expression. I patted the back of her hand to reassure her and then pulled my hand away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn’t the powerless person I used to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had too many responsibilities now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right, I understand, so don’t worry. People can have memory problems when they get old.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Huh? Ah, well, I guess you could say that. Hahaha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I extended my hand and offered the Baron a handshake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have somewhere to be, so I’ll be going now. It was nice meeting you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really? That’s a shame. See you later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Martoan shook my hand, clicking his tongue in disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked one last question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, but where are you going?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I answered, dusting off my hand as if there was something on it,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, I suddenly feel like washing my hands.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have to wash off the dirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>__________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Martoan wasn’t very perceptive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Really? Anyway, I’ll call you later, so don’t refuse. You’ve become a noble now, so there are many things you need to learn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let me go without any fuss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe the problem was me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He probably couldn’t imagine a barbarian subtly mocking him like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It might be one of a barbarian’s few weaknesses.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You did well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha patted my head as if I was a good boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I got up and headed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although I could have just asked a passing mage to wash my hands…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…I also wanted to use the bathroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t you need me to come with you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Do you think I’m a child?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I parted ways with Misha and went to the bathroom with the guide’s help. And as I was about to return to the banquet hall after using the bathroom…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…someone who recognized me called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, you’re here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Count Perdehilt, the host of the last banquet I attended. He said something strange when he gave me the winning prize, ‘No. 7777 Garpas’s Necklace’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[I’ll call you separately when you’re more prepared.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hadn’t received a separate summons until today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re talking as if you were looking for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because I was.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How about we go over there and have a drink? It won’t take long.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I readily followed him inside since he was someone with much greater power than Baron Martoan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Count poured me a drink as soon as we sat down at the table, and I downed it in one gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My companions are waiting, so can I hear your business first?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the Count didn’t seem offended and got straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is my youngest daughter, Arabella. You’ve met her before, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This feels strange…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is she? Isn’t she pretty?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, the Count wrapped his arm around his daughter’s shoulder and pushed her towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, I, I’m Arabella…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Count’s daughter, who seemed to be in her early teens, trembled as she looked at me and introduced herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ha, I never thought I would experience something like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is she?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mind went blank, and I couldn’t answer, as it was my first time experiencing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But did he think I was contemplating?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, don’t worry too much if you have a girlfriend. You can just take her as a concubine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Concubine?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, you didn’t know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Count laughed and said at my mutter,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s also a noble’s duty to have many descendants and contribute to the country. You can have up to three concubines besides your legal wife if you become a noble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duty, my ass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I suddenly felt like using the bathroom again.\u003C\u002Fp>",2592,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","c98fa686b041befd483183f6610a388b19edac1e7fe36c4ffa142d58c7f3f3a7","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-235","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-233",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]