[{"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-281":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},1327630,1764,"Chapter 281 Drift (1)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-281",281,"\u003Cp>[Priest of the Storm].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This skill has three main effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. Temporary Invincibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until the skill gauge is fully charged, the caster becomes immune to damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a way, it's a high-value skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the caster can't move while it's active, it's still an invincibility skill. It was possible to pull off some amazing plays with it in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2. Increased Defense Stats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the casting is complete, the caster gains a massive amount of defense stats. Combined with the temporary invincibility, it's practically the ultimate survival skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that's not all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An AoE attack that's unleashed around the caster until the [Priest of the Storm] mode ends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's not just a survival skill, the damage is incredibly high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the saying, the best defense is a good offense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I crouched down, pulling my shield down to cover my face, and the storm barrier around the monster started to expand, engulfing the entire sanctuary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「100%.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect that signified the skill was fully charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaaaaaaaaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fierce wind swept over me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't as blinding as the [Eye of the Storm].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character is taking damage.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character is taking damage.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character is taking damage...」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「...」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like blades hidden in the wind, white, dagger-shaped shadows slammed into my armor and body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was why I had sent my companions away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't block this kind of AoE attack with my shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clank, clank, clank! Kaboom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arms, back, shoulders, waist, thighs, calves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't even pinpoint where the pain was coming from, as impacts hit me from all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like dozens of people were throwing snowballs filled with stones at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Well, that's about right.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, my Physical Resistance and Magic Resistance were high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I barely took any damage from this kind of continuous tick damage, not a single powerful blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then what about Amelia?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her Physical Resistance wasn't as high as mine...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What the... she's dodging them?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amazingly, she was dodging every single attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow, what kind of Agility stat and reflexes did she have to be able to do that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I told her she could come if she could do it, and she really could.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, of course, I wasn't jealous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would I be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seem busy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia didn't answer my question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she telling me to focus on the fight instead of talking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Groooooooooar!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shell lizard with its severed arm roared menacingly and charged towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Threat level' was working.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were a human who used that skill, they would have targeted Amelia first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blocked its massive body with my shield, and my body was pushed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that kind of large movement always creates an opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia stabbed its back with her dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its defense stats had increased significantly, so the dagger didn't go as deep as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It's not even flinching anymore.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster didn't even hesitate for a moment after being stabbed and swung its arm at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the saying, the best defense is a good offense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its defense stats had increased, which meant its attack power had also increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it could use its time for defense on offense now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tadat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly dodged to the side and created distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would have normally used [Dragon Vein] or [Eye of the Storm] at this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no need to worry about follow-up attacks this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This world is a cruel place where you have to give up something to gain something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Priest of the Storm] also has a penalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Groooar!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, roar all you want.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'You can't use skills now, can you?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skill Seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this phase, Stormgush could only use physical attacks and that AoE attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The duration in the game was about 10 minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'If we can't kill it within that time, we run.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We would have to retreat without looking back, even if it meant giving up on everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as it could use skills again, the raid would fail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only would it start using its other annoying skills, but its injuries would also start to heal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia's damage alone wouldn't be enough to keep up with its regeneration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character has cast [Swing].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I used my skills without holding back on MP.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't even distract it with normal attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amelia!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether we could kill it or not depended entirely on how well our main damage dealer performed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Tsk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia clicked her tongue and swung her dagger again. Her expression clearly showed that she wanted to just stall for time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Tsk, these rich kids.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We have to fight for 10 minutes anyway, why not just go all out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we kill it, we get a jackpot...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Ah, she wouldn't get anything even if it dropped an essence.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I finally understood why Amelia wasn't enthusiastic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had already filled all her essence slots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she got a mage to store it in a test tube, it would be difficult for us to sell it and split the profits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She's from Noark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She would want to never see us again after today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we kill this, I won't claim ownership of Belverson's equipment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I decided to give her a new incentive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You were planning to claim ownership?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia said something naive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, you were going to keep it all for yourself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After just coming in at the end and landing the final blow?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Carmilla's is yours, and Belverson's is mine. That was the agreement, wasn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, I did hear about that agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was between you guys, not me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know about that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shouted while dodging Stormgush's claws, and Amelia quietly muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think I know what she meant this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She probably saw through my barbarian-style logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to that, her eyes sparkled with a bit more enthusiasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very desirable situation for an employer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaboom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were already drinking victory soju and splitting the loot in our minds...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But realistically, the odds were still 50\u002F50.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would we be able to kill it within the time limit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or would we fail and have to run away, accepting all the losses and pain we had suffered?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outcome is still unclear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just had to do my best and hope for the best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Behel—laaaaaaaaaa!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat and blood flowed down my skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no time to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more I harassed the monster, the easier it would be for Amelia to deal damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stormgush's claws slammed into my shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shoulder armor, which had already been cracked, shattered and fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Damn it, the repair costs...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My hands trembled, but I tried to think positively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already broken beyond repair anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cost wouldn't be that much different...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Amelia!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stormgush ignored me, who had been knocked back, and swung its tail at Amelia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tadat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, she jumped up and dodged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dagger hidden in the storm pierced Amelia's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a familiar attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, it was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The location was bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't her arm or shoulder, but her thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood gushed from the wound, staining her white pants red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the real problem was something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tadat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia's mobility was limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Damn it.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I had feared, Amelia couldn't move as freely as before after being injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that meant our DPS had decreased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'We can't kill it at this rate.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My mind was racing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should we change our strategy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should we just focus on surviving and run away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, but then what about my repair costs?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who's going to compensate us for all the pain we've suffered?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Let's try a little longer.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly made a decision and dismissed my negative thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were in a bad state, but the monster was also cornered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its HP was almost depleted...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Human.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's when the monster spoke for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With bloodshot eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Humaaaaaaaaaaan—!!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I flinched at its strange aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'That line... No, wait, was this monster even capable of speech?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't remember anything like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this a new feature added in the real world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'll think about it later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character has deactivated [Gigantification].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character has cast [Gigantification].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly switched to normal Gigantification mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't use [Transcendence] while in Transcendence Gigantification mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character has cast [Transcendence].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a close call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had to make up for that difference with this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The next skill used is enhanced.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, I didn't have many skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then what should I use?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Leap.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was out of the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was useful against squishy ranged attackers, but it wouldn't even scratch the monster's HP.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Swing.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with [Transcendence], the range would just increase, not the damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An essence that never existed in my build.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I had obtained it by chance, and ironically, it had been a huge help throughout my journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character has cast [Flesh Explosion].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, this might work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The inherent ability of the skill is unlocked by the power of the Transcendent.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I cast the skill and dashed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't an instant-cast skill anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Explodes after 3 seconds...」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A 3-second delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in return...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Explosion damage is greatly increased.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The damage increased significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Hmm, it was about 35 times stronger, right?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had calculated it a few times while researching [Transcendence], but I think my memory was correct. Even in [Dungeon and Stone], there weren't many skills that increased damage this much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, of course, the base damage itself was still low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was originally a skill for spraying [Acidic Fluid], not for dealing explosion damage. Even with a 35x multiplier, it wouldn't even scratch 3% of a 3rd-grade monster's HP.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, it was enough for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tadat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I dashed forward and grabbed the monster's neck with both arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Barbarian Suicide Bomber Mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Humaaaaaaaaaaan—!!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster roared, trying to shake me off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, you're even opening your mouth for me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly shoved my hand into its mouth, letting go of the mace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster immediately bit down on my hand, trying to crush it with its thick teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm a barbarian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Yeah, time's up.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I counted down the time limit in my head, and then my hand exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no flames, which usually accompanied an explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, what else could this be but an explosion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_____________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the explosion occurred, my body was thrown into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was that powerful of an explosion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaboom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My heavy body crashed to the ground, and I quickly looked up to check on the monster. I already had a hunch from the wind subsiding...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaaaaaaaaa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stormgush's body was disintegrating into particles of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Stormgush has been defeated. EXP +7」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, we killed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Achievement Unlocked」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Condition: First 3rd-grade monster kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reward: Mental stat permanently increased by +1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I've been living as a barbarian for so long that I felt a sense of mental satisfaction from winning the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But sadly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That satisfaction didn't last long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An indescribable pain engulfed my entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「All defense stats are temporarily sealed.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The side effect of Flesh Explosion (Transcendence).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, I didn't think about Pain Resistance disappearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This, this...!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't even scream from the pain, my mouth just opened and closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Barbarian, are you okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia peeked at me through my blurry vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're lucky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said something meaningful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't seem like she was just saying that because I had survived or because we had defeated the monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, maybe...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Es, es, sence...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, it dropped.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Really?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I saw a navy blue essence floating in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I must have missed it because my vision was blurry...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Hallelujah.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I immediately crawled towards the essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My entire body was in pain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humans are greedy creatures, no matter the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Shouldn't you get treated first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Treatment could wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't my first time losing an arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Es, sence...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're a funny one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored Amelia and crawled towards the essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The essence of 'Stormgush' seeps into the character's soul.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Strength increased by +90.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Agility increased by +55.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Physical Resistance increased by +75.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Natural Regeneration increased by +50.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Lung Capacity increased by +40.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Lightning Resistance decreased by -30...」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「...」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful force surged through my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was savoring that pleasant feeling when...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then have a potion first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia opened her subspace bracelet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's when it happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaaaaaaaaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brilliant light emanated from the entrance of the subspace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even I, who knew nothing about magic, could tell it was strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of thing didn't happen when you put a glowing object in your subspace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then what was it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia also seemed to feel something was off, as she hurriedly rummaged through her subspace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she took out an item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is this appearing now...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a stone emitting a white light.\u003C\u002Fp>",2170,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","1de20cd904d1f3e2054c77d56e29ef5639f48f9b60b959f84714d6f56aa883d0","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-30","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-29",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]