[{"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-271":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},1327611,1764,"Chapter 271 Defense (1)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-271",271,"\u003Cp>Wenix Carmilla.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After healing her injured eye with a potion, she glared at her half-brother with annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had also recovered his severed arm with a potion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seriously, if you had just done your job properly, this wouldn't have happened!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think you weren't too hasty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Hasty? You think that moment, when it was just the two of us and that woman, would come again? It's not my fault! It's your fault for not stabbing properly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man sighed at Carmilla's accusations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no point in arguing here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More importantly, did we get the right item?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...If I had that much mana aptitude, I would have become a mage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? You're too stupid to be a mage, you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carmilla grumbled at her half-brother as usual, but she couldn't hide her smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder how much this will sell for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the reason why she could laugh, even though her eye had been stabbed just a moment ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Noark was practically gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She judged that it was wise to grab a share, even if it meant taking risks, and she was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go. Let's stop at a random island and rest before leaving. We can live like nobles for the rest of our lives.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carmilla drove the drake that was gliding, trying to escape the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's when...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man stopped Carmilla.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Suddenly, why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have to confirm if Rainwales is dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? We already got the item, why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carmilla tilted her head, but the man said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew better after fighting her firsthand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia Rainwales was a monster, even calling her a monster wasn't enough. If the ambush hadn't succeeded, they probably wouldn't have been able to escape alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that woman survives, we'll have to live in fear even after returning to the city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Survive? Don't be ridiculous! How can she survive in that state? You stabbed her stomach with a poisoned sword!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carmilla shouted at the man's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she also had some doubts, didn't she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...If you're really worried, let's go check. If she's dead or alive. Of course, I'm sure she's dead, but we were in a hurry to escape, so we didn't even get her equipment...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They quickly agreed and rode the drake back down to the island. Fortunately, the other two companions who had gone to chase the others hadn't returned yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...She was able to move in that state?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia was nowhere to be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she couldn't have gone far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's a trail of blood. This way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They followed the traces left behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the trail was much longer than expected, and at some point, it completely disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...She intentionally erased the traces. To think she had the presence of mind to do that in that state.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wh, what do we do now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carmilla's face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she had the presence of mind to erase the traces, then she might really have survived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was nothing they could do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The chase ends here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ends here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right. We don't have a professional tracker among us. It's a waste of time to stay here any longer. Let's go back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man then took Carmilla back to where the battle had taken place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He destroyed the stone that was placed on the altar in the center of the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wh, why did you suddenly destroy that? Are, are you mad at me...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mad at you? There's a reason for this. I'll explain later, let's just leave for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carmilla couldn't finish her sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder roared and dark clouds gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind also seemed to have gotten stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The offering of Parune Island has been destroyed.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The wrath of the sea engulfs the island.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly felt like she didn't know this man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>__________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ainar and Erwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they appeared, I wanted to run over and greet them, but I held back to maintain my dignity as the clan master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, you're here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A leader should have some weight, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry. But where are the others...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They haven't arrived yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? They haven't arrived yet? We thought we were the last ones, could they be...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I cut Erwen off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They'll be fine, so don't worry too much. Something must have happened, and they're just late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Ainar and Erwen arrived this late, but they were both fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, in that sense, let's ask this first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So why are you two so late?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I listened to their reason for being late, thinking it might help me guess what happened to the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't a big deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They managed to swim to shore without losing consciousness, but Erwen lost her bow along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We kept looking around, hoping it might have washed ashore. And we ran into Ainar while we were doing that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, I thought she didn't have a bow, so that's what happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at least they were able to find Ainar thanks to that, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's what happened. Don't worry too much about the bow. You can use this for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I said so and took out a bow from my subspace pocket and handed it to Erwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? This is a bow made of Bortal wood? Where did you get such a precious item...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow, this is 4th-tier Bortal wood?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I found it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I briefly explained how I obtained it, and Erwen tilted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she soon understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um, but... who is this person?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen looked at the man in plain clothes and asked about his identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's from Noark.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, I see! I'll use this gratefully...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen expressed her gratitude with a bright face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She really is a kind girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's good to see you reunited with your companions. My faith wasn't in vain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The priestess then joined the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I introduced her as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's a priest from Partslan's team. Her name is Ersina. We met along the way and joined forces.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lyrine Ersina is my name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, hello...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen awkwardly responded to the priestess's greeting and then looked at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did anything happen, mister?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why didn't you kill him? You just broke his wrist?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen looked at Nebarche and asked me why I had spared him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He might be useful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, I see? Well, if you say so...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I awkwardly laughed and ended the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, there was another reason why I spared him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia Rainwales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't want to make an irreversible enemy out of her by killing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It seems like their target was just Drowus.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And according to Nebarche, something had happened to Amelia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe we could even form a temporary alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The waves were about to start, and we needed as many people as possible for the final wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We packed up and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our destination was the eastern shore where the first boss would appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, I didn't expect to be separated from everyone until the waves started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are they all doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is making me anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ainar, you watch this guy and make sure he doesn't do anything stupid. I'll clear the path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just in case, I had Ainar watch Nebarche and prevent him from doing anything stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And we increased our speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Killed Lanemut Warrior. EXP +3」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Killed Conch Shell Horn. EXP +3」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Killed Garvel...」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「...」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monsters that came up from the sea were all over the island, slowing us down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, they were still 7th-grade monsters, so we could handle them while moving...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I hope we can meet up before the next wave.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt a sense of urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next wave would be much stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even I would have a hard time handling it alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Will everyone be okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen muttered worriedly, seeing the sheer number of monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly reassured her, not wanting to jinx it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, they'll be fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But there are so many monsters...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You think we can't handle it alone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was able to make it here after meeting Ersina, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe Misha or Raven had also met someone and joined forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, even that wasn't without its worries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Damn it.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I recalled my conversation with Nebarche.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if my companions ran into Partslan's team, it wasn't necessarily a good thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[How did they know we were coming to this island and ambush us?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I asked Nebarche that question, he answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[There was a traitor among them who told us about their exploration plan. Only Lady Rainwales knows who it is, though.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a traitor among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_____________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arrua Raven looked at the bushes and widened her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not who we were looking for...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...but this isn't bad either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, it was someone she knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Raven, it's good to see you again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Partslan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven let out a sigh of relief and ran towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened? Why are you so injured? And who is that person on your back? Are they dead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Partslan smiled bitterly at her questions and gently laid the mage on his back down on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he explained the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's just unconscious, don't worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tha, that's a relief. So what happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...We were ambushed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were ambushed, barely escaped, and were separated from their companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they were looking for their companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then carefully asked for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's good to see you, even though it's not my companions. Can you help us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One of our companions is in the center of the island. He stayed behind to buy us time to escape. We have to go rescue him... but where's that barbarian?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Partslan noticed that Raven's team wasn't in a normal state and tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened to your team? And why is that beastman archer soaking wet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We were leaving the island, but a storm suddenly hit... and our boat capsized, so we were separated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven then told him about their promise to meet in the center of the island, and Partslan's eyes sparkled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The center of the island? That's good. How about we go together? Those crazy bastards are roaming around the island, so it's much safer to go together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was suggesting they team up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven thought for a moment and then answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, let's do that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no reason to refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>",1720,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","aeb3891d12de924ef6d03add02ba7b078a40ce2fcea2fb60ff0ed68b3b618770","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-21","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-20",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]