[{"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-278":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},1327624,1764,"Chapter 278 Whirlpool (4)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-278",278,"\u003Cp>The hidden piece on Parune Island, 'Wrath of the Sea'.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difficulty of this event, triggered by destroying the 'offering' in the center of the island with less than 20 people present, is determined by the number of participants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>5-9 people: Increased number of normal monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>10-14 people: An additional fourth wave and a final boss appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>15-19 people: Some of the final boss's penalties are removed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I didn't expect to be raiding a 3rd-grade monster in this unprepared state.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't help but sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My original target was the third wave's boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fourth wave wouldn't even start if we had six people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But nothing went according to plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Why is my life always like this?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did the event start at the highest difficulty, but our numbers had dwindled to ten for the final wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Elprott essence, my original goal, didn't even drop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, if the final boss dropped an essence, that would be a minor issue...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But we probably won't be able to defeat him.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Survival was our priority now, not loot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's what 3rd-grade monsters are in this game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even seasoned 6th-floor explorers would have a hard time defeating it with ten people who had never even fought together before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Well, we have no choice but to try.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I got up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The divine power will soon be depleted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The priestess spoke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much time is left?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded and looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Partslan and Amelia were talking in the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A 3rd-grade monster? Are you sure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether you believe it or not, it's true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're talking like you saw it yourself? [Danger Detection] isn't that accurate. It conveys information through senses, so it's often exaggerated or minimized—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a pointless conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored them and approached one person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bjorn...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha Kaltstein.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My companion who had been with me the longest in the labyrinth...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I can't call her my lover anymore.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smiled bitterly and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shouldn't you be the one asking that...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm fine. A bit stiff, but that's probably because I slept for so long.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I talked to Misha for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't about sharing my secret plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hadn't had a proper conversation with her yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We reunited after I passed out, and then the last wave started, so there was no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was worried.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry... I couldn't leave her behind. She seemed to know you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should have just told her you wouldn't worry me next time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, I won't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okay, then that's settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What should we talk about now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, I'm glad everyone is okay. I was really worried. I had a bad feeling...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A bad feeling?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Never mind. I guess I was just anxious because I was alone without you guys.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, that's how humans are.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Negative thoughts are always more vivid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Are we just going to sit here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The priestess is just sitting there praying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Avman is writing a letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did he almost die and come back to life?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he heard about the 3rd-grade monster, he started thinking about things he hadn't said to his wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Avman! What are you doing?! You can tell her about the baby's name in person!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just tell me what you think. What's a good name for a girl? You're... ahem, a woman, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell? He's writing a letter about the baby's name?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, stop giving me anxiety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...This feels like that time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, when we were trapped on the 1st floor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. It was like this back then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like that time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is nothing compared to back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven even left a will, just in case we couldn't return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, it was mostly about her assets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Bjorn, you're the same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean I didn't leave a will?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't have anyone to leave a will to. And even if I did, I wouldn't want to reveal my identity if I died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be a better memory for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Misha, you didn't leave a will either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, that's true, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha trailed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed to want to say something to me, so I cut her off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's not talk about depressing things. We all survived back then, didn't we? We'll be fine this time too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah. I trust you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We then talked about everyday things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after some time...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Barbarian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia called me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peaceful moments always pass by quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, a 3rd-grade monster! I'm excited!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ainar was holding her sword, which she had been sharpening during our break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ainar! Are you really excited right now? We might all die!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven scolded her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, stop fighting. Here, take this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avman handed out letters to his companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May the light shine upon our path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The priestess finished her long prayer and stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Misha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sent Misha back to her spot and stood at the front of the formation, gripping my mace and shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barrier that had been protecting us shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「[Declaration of Evil's End] is deactivated.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time to roll the dice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>___________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kyaaaaaaaaaaaak!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as [Declaration of Evil's End] was deactivated, the monsters waiting outside the barrier charged towards us. Raven immediately chanted the activation phrase for the magic circle she had prepared beforehand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swaartum Ebehel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Military magic that was forbidden to ordinary mages because of its high lethality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Arrua Raven has cast the 4th-grade attack spell [Collapse].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magic circle glowed, and red targets appeared on the vital points of the hundred or so monsters charging towards us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And about two seconds later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crackle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exploded from the inside out. A horde of 6th-grade monsters was wiped out by a single spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it wasn't without a cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I need to rest for a bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven had used most of her mana for that one spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her role was to conserve mana and recover MP until the final boss arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Behel—laaaaaaaaaa!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the rest was up to us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Kyaaaaaaaaaaaak!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the main force had been wiped out, monsters were still appearing from everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thwack, thwack, thwack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I activated [Gigantification] and focused on tanking so that my companions could deal damage freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We had enough firepower to deal with trash mobs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whiiiiiish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaboom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our three ranged attackers, Erwen, Nebarche, and Avman, unleashed their attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Ainar Frenelin has defeated an enemy.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「[Devour] is activated, and Soul Power is recovered.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ainar, the berserker, was in her element against weak enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Partslan, the 4th-grade explorer, was also pulling his weight, and Misha was using her speed to take down enemies who tried to attack the backline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She's really good.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia was the most impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had refused my position assignment, saying she would handle things herself...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was living up to her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over ten monsters had already been killed by her dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if we counted the ones killed by her clone, it would be 1.5 times higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was a bit concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shouldn't you conserve your strength?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was worried about her mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aura, the symbol of knights, consumed a lot of mana. If she used it too much, she might not be able to use it when we fought the boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know my own limits. Stop giving me advice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...If you say so.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could I say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she would probably know how to manage her mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had much more experience than me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Let's just focus on my job.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I focused on blocking the incoming monsters with my shield. I occasionally swung my mace, but only to push them back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had to conserve MP.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I didn't use [Swing], it took about ten hits to kill them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The monsters are thinning out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As we gathered magic stones, the number of monsters gradually decreased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe the priestess' prayer worked!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was relieved, but I was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew those were just the leftovers from the third wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no trash mobs in the fourth wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, it made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be impossible to defeat the 3rd-grade boss if there were also trash mobs swarming around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's finish them off!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The good news boosted our morale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems like there are no more left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We finally cleared the trash mobs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We quickly gathered the magic stones and reorganized our formation, then took a short break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And about 10 minutes later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one asked where.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia's words were enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked in one direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaboom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy footsteps came from beyond the bushes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaboom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was breaking through the trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Groooooooooar!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 3rd-grade monster we were about to face for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he appeared, Raven shouted, sharing the information she knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I, it's Stormgush!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was called the Ogre of the Sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_______________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stormgush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A 3rd-grade aquatic monster nicknamed the Ogre of the Sea. To be more precise, it was closer to a crustacean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn't look like a lobster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its massive 5-meter body was covered in thick, hard shells, but its basic form was similar to a lizardman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaboom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its long tail acted as a counterbalance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A protruding snout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It walked on two legs, and despite its incredible physique, it used a weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaboom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone gulped as it fully revealed itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's a 3rd-grade monster...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A monster that even 7th-floor clans had to hunt with dozens of people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had fought many large monsters, but the ominous aura emanating from it was on another level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, it was still nothing compared to a Floor Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Battle stations!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are you guys waiting for?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's already within range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grooooar!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It charged towards us, holding a giant harpoon, moving with surprising agility for its size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I immediately activated Gigantification (Transcendence) Mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, we have to at least match its size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Size increases proportionally to Strength.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My body started to grow rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster's eyes changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From seeing us as prey to seeing us as enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I was probably over 5 meters tall in this state. It must have been surprised to see a human at eye level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Behel—laaaaaaaaaa!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I used [Wild Release] to boost my stats and charged forward. I couldn't afford to lose the first exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaboom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its trident slammed into my shield as soon as I took a few steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I'm still weaker, even in this state.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was pushed back, even though I had blocked the attack. It was something I hadn't experienced since obtaining the [Unification] engraving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had become much heavier since [Gigantification] started affecting my equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you waiting for? Attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I was pushed back, Ainar swung her Adamantium greatsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Ainar Frenelin has cast [Wild Control].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「All conditional activation effects of the next attack are converted to Sharpness.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the many 'conversion' skills that changed conditional effects to Sharpness. Combined with the weight of her sword and her strength, it was a powerful blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her sword only managed to scratch the shell, leaving a 1cm deep mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't because Ainar was weak, but because the monster was incredibly tough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was called the Ogre of the Sea for a reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its Physical Resistance was insane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, we had a dedicated damage dealer, so it didn't really matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, Billy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia jumped off my shoulder and landed on the monster's shoulder, stabbing it with her dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her dagger was imbued with Aura, which ignored 90% of Physical Resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dagger sank deep into the flesh, up to the hilt, and then she pulled it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pssssh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark green fluid spurted from the wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn't a significant blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster wasn't weak enough to be affected by a wound like that, and...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had incredible regeneration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It swiped at Amelia with its sharp claws. It was incredibly fast, at least twice as fast as me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn't fast enough to catch a true agility character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia dodged the attack with a backstep, and I immediately closed the distance to prevent it from attacking again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was still weaker in terms of strength, so I couldn't hold it off alone...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crrrreeeak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I didn't have to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get away from Bjorn, you shell lizard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My companions were there to distract it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Misha, Partslan! Help me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly gave orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't get too close, only attack when it's attacking me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most important rule for melee attackers in a raid. After our frontline was established, the fight finally became manageable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grooooar!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tanked its powerful attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I was pushed back, the melee attackers would distract it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I would close the distance again, drawing its aggro, while Amelia dealt damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We repeated this process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Its wounds are already healing. Raven, cast 'Worsen' first! And tell us everything you know about it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven cast support spells while briefing us about the monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ground! Get away from its feet when it stomps! It's about to use its [Eye of the Storm] ability...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The information wasn't enough to call it a strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I hadn't told them anything about this monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't tell them how to fight it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't even know what kind of monster it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Well, Raven knows, so I don't have to do anything.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Raven wasn't here, I would have had to do the briefing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too risky to just let them figure it out on their own. One mistake could lead to a fatal injury in a fight against a monster like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Stormgush has cast [Eye of the Storm].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Raven just mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaboom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stomped on the ground, and a whirlpool appeared, sucking everything within a 5-meter radius into its center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whiiiiiish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could feel the powerful wind pressure even from a few steps away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone retreated to avoid getting caught in the whirlpool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I did the opposite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't retreat, I charged into the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bjorn? Where are you going?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Eye of the Storm] is an aura-type skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whirlpool wasn't fixed to that location, it followed the monster for 5 seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, if it charged towards us, someone would get caught.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone had to hold it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whiiiiiish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I entered the whirlpool, and the wind wrapped around me, but I wasn't pulled towards the monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character's total weight is over 1,000 kg.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character is immune to the [Eye of the Storm] effect.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come on, this body isn't going to be blown away by a little wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whiiiish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real problem was the trident that was thrust at me in the blinding wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, I didn't even see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My hand moved on its own and blocked the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had become so used to fighting that my body reacted before my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wow, I actually blocked that.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaang! Kwaang! Kwaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blocked the trident three more times, relying on my instincts, and then the whirlpool subsided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okay, now I could retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stepped back, and Raven's voice, which had been drowned out by the wind, finally reached my ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yandel, what the hell was that?! I just told you...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was scolding me for not following her instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as a barbarian, I only had one thing to say. I couldn't say I forgot...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, sorry. I just felt like I had to do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, you should have told me beforehand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That heavy objects wouldn't be pulled in, and that I should go in and hold it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk, these local mages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Don't they even have that basic information in their books?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was appalled.\u003C\u002Fp>",2603,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","8ceff0c3ee8e5f3a128b1830ec86bb60cf8623b6855ac5390ceed96c3ed9e886","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-27","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-26",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]