[{"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-276":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},1327620,1764,"Chapter 276 Whirlpool (2)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-276",276,"\u003Cp>The line between life and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes it's drawn slowly, sometimes in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For explorers, it's usually the latter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most injuries can be healed with potions or divine power. So unless you suffer a fatal blow or your entire team is wiped out, you usually survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, there are exceptions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh, come on, wake up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When potions and divine power don't work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That happens sometimes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liol Wobu Dwarkey, the mage of Team Misfits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was a clear difference between then and now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, miss, please...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't a precious companion, but a stranger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it wasn't certain death like Dwarkey's case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was still a chance she could survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether she lived or died depended entirely on this red-haired woman and Misha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wake up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha shouted, swinging her sword frantically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cut down the monsters swarming from the shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they kept coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was reaching her limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she didn't leave now, she might never see Bjorn again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she couldn't carry the woman and move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't carry her and fight through the monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman had to wake up and at least be able to walk, even if it was slowly, for Misha to clear a path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm at my limit...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha shouted again, hoping her voice would reach the woman's unconscious mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's when...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman, who had been lying motionless, opened her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're awake! How are you feeling? Can you move?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha asked excitedly, but the woman just mumbled, as if trying to process the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you've been protecting me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! But I can't do this anymore! We have to get to a safe place. Can you walk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman's answer came after a brief pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I can handle these monsters. Take out the item I told you about from my pocket.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke calmly, as if she wasn't dying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha stopped fighting and hurriedly retreated, opening the woman's expandable pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she took out the item the woman had mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A scroll? What does this scroll do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Declaration of Evil's End.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha was truly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just an ordinary magic scroll, but a divine scroll? How did this woman obtain such a rare item?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had many questions, but they weren't important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh, why didn't you tell me sooner...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha quickly tore the scroll, and a translucent barrier imbued with divine power blocked the monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, a moment of respite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Phew, I can finally breathe. Hey, so what's your relationship with Bjorn?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha approached the woman and asked the question that had been on her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, I'm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...So you and Bjorn...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Hey! You're not sleeping, are you? Wake up! Ugh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha shook the woman's shoulder, but then she realized she was injured and stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she sighed, collapsing to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that she had time to breathe, she started worrying about her companions again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I hope they're all okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold wind blew from the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was humid and carried the salty scent of the ocean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaaaaaaaaa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt unusually anxious today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>____________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Injuries are common in battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if no one makes a mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why explorers are superstitious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That injuries are inevitable in battle, and sometimes the severity of those injuries depends on 'luck'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yandel! Avman...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What happened to Avman today was similar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake's claw broke Partslan's sword, which was blocking its attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the broken blade flew towards Avman and pierced his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't his fault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he had been faster, he could have dodged it, but no one would call that a mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just unlucky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blood...! The bleeding won't stop...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people survive a 10-floor fall with a stroke of luck, while others die from a simple slip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dungeon and Stone] faithfully reflected the absurdity of reality, and I had enjoyed that aspect of the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until I woke up in this body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Priestess! Please heal him...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was where the blade had pierced him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It missed his heart, but the sharp shard had penetrated his lung and gone through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A penetrating wound that caused the most bleeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his internal organs were damaged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Lyrine Ersina has cast [Heal].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The priestess used the last of her divine power to heal him, but it was useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The target is currently designated as a [Dragon's Sacrifice].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「All regeneration effects are nullified.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 5th-grade monster Drake's active skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That damn summoner had cast it as soon as she saw Avman's injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you looking, barbarian?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wanted to run over and check on Avman, but I couldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And neither could they.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll take care of Avman, so everyone focus on fighting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They realized they couldn't do anything for Avman, so they left him with Erwen and resumed the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the situation wasn't good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hans J, the mage, was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Partslan, who was trying to fill his shoes, had lost his weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then misfortune struck again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shard from the broken sword had pierced Avman, further reducing our numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nebarche, was it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here's your bow. You should fight too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Are you sure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't want to die here, do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen gave Nebarche his bow, but it didn't change the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go, Yongyong! Just a little longer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A 5th-grade drake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a summoner who had stacked buff and support essences on top of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a high-difficulty battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was practically the same as fighting a 4th-grade monster, and we were in terrible condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen was out of MP and spirit power, and the priestess had run out of divine power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Partslan, our main tank, had lost his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding one archer wouldn't make a difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It's impossible to rely on them.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had to admit it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And we had to change our strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was originally planning to play it safe, figure out their essences, and drag out the fight...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But we don't have time.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avman wouldn't last long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We had to end the battle quickly and dispel the drake's skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to do that...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I have to make a sacrifice.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had to make a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What to discard and what to gain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had already made my calculations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then what about the enemy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your companion is down, you must be desperate, barbarian!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That arrogant bastard, already celebrating his victory, what would he sacrifice to stop me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I'll find out soon.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shouted and charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Behel—laaaaaaaaaa!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't feel the usual surge of energy. I didn't have enough MP to use [Wild Release].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the ancestor god would still be with me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He favors warriors who charge with wild abandon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, maybe not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whiiiiiish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thrust his sword at me as I closed the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a familiar pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thrusts, I block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That used up my turn, and he would stab me in the arm or leg and then retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was how the fight had been going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I'm not blocking this time.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored his sword and swung my mace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was his turn to make a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What would he do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was surprised by the sudden change in the fight and hurriedly retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, he's not playing along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I knew you would do that.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had anticipated this, so as soon as he retreated, I changed direction and charged towards the drake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Leap.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I used [Leap], spending the little MP I had recovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaboom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cloud of dust erupted from the landing point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn't in [Gigantification] state, so there was no [Recoil].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn't important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Groooowl?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake looked at me with its mouth wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Try spitting venom at me, you bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thwack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smashed its snout with my mace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gwaaaark!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its head snapped back, but it wasn't a significant blow to a large monster like a drake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn't my goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was aiming for the woman riding on its back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! You can't even block one attack?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The summoner shouted in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pushed off the ground again, like a spring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at that moment...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sword pierced my back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was that bastard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had caught up already?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you so late?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The summoner whined as I froze, the sword embedded in my back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You think I can't move?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's not like I was stabbed in the neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took a step forward, the sword still embedded in my back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at the same time...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swung my mace down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My target was the summoner's head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword was pulled out, and my body flinched, but my arm didn't stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in that instant...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whiiiish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thrust his sword again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It pierced my elbow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The joint shattered, and my grip loosened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bastard, he's good at PvP.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Flesh Explosion.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave up on my useless arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew about [Acidic Fluid], but he didn't expect this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sizzle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aaaaaaargh!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He screamed and retreated, covered in my flesh and blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is why the Corpse Golem essence is so good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a rare essence, so most people don't know about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it uses HP as a cost, which is useful in situations like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mace fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My shield was also a weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thwack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The summoner screamed and fell off the drake, rolling on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her arm was bent at a strange angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was a bit disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I had hit her head, she would have died instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the drake was thrashing around, preventing me from finishing her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...I can just do it again.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I jumped down from the drake, remembering the barbarian spirit of getting back up after falling down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My falling body was suddenly thrown upwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake had grabbed me by the neck and tossed me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The summoner was quickly getting further away, but it wasn't all bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Partslan took the opportunity and stabbed the drake in the chest with his broken sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kyaaaaaaaaaaaak!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he hit its heart?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drake thrashed violently and then disappeared into particles of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been unsummoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The status effect was also gone, so Avman could finally be healed with divine power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had achieved the first part of my plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I landed on the ground and quickly got up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at that moment...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold blade touched my neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You monster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't have the energy to block or dodge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was a silver lining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't kill me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, stop! If you don't want to see him die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouted at my companions, and they pointed their weapons at the unconscious summoner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You put down your sword, if you don't want to see this woman die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like a hostage exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as a strange silence fell...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two women emerged from the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bjorn...? What's going on?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was Misha, whom I had been searching for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're in quite a predicament, barbarian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the other was Amelia Rainwales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why were they together?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had many questions, but I focused on one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was their appearance a positive or negative variable?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amelia Rainwales. You're alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man holding his sword to my neck spoke to Amelia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's good to see you. Please help us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're asking for my help after doing that? You must have a reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. I hid that item somewhere on this island. If we die here, it will be lost forever. Do you really want that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia frowned at his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had met this woman several times, so I knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Damn it.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was her thinking face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our fate depended on her decision. I stared at Amelia, unable to even speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Belverson Erfner. Do you know the two ways to piss someone off?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swordsman was confused by my out-of-place question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Amelia continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first is to stop talking in the middle of a sentence. But unfortunately, you didn't get to hear the second one. But if I had to guess...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Guess?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swordsman, intrigued, couldn't help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I felt the same way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she know the answer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange silence fell as everyone's attention focused on her, and Amelia continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To backstab someone while you're talking to them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she finished speaking, I heard footsteps from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew what it meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Amelia Rainwales has cast [Self-Replication].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swordsman, realizing what was happening, pushed me away and turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Amelia Rainwales has cast [ Asura's Fury ].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaboom!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia's clone, appearing from behind, landed a kick on the swordsman's temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swordsman collapsed, his eyes losing focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wh, why... You, that item...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I've been wanting it for a long time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia approached him and stepped on his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can keep it a secret. I'll just ask your sister. She won't be able to endure interrogation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was a truly rational woman.\u003C\u002Fp>",2184,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","37a2a12578c588ec35390db0f5c4b5e77c4d889a7dce30d9503434290faef2c5","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-25","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-24",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]