[{"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-376":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},1327546,1764,"Chapter 376: Treasure Hunter (4)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-376",376,"\u003Cp>I gripped my weapon, but I didn't aim it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their intentions were still unclear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be foolish to provoke them unnecessarily and escalate the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's the plan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Talk first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll be ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Erwen, don't do anything until I give you the signal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I finished the brief discussion with my companions and stood in front of them protectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of fifteen explorers stopped outside our campsite, and a man who seemed to be their representative slowly walked forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, you're awake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Introduce yourselves first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, there's no need to be afraid. Nothing you're thinking will happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell, who's afraid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm just deciding whether to smash his head or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Four ranged, two mages, nine melee, and... no priest?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number fifteen was a bit unsettling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The standard unit size was six after the 6-person Bond was introduced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe the remaining three were hiding somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're a suspicious one. Relax and let's talk. If we had ill intentions, we wouldn't be talking to you like this, would we?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We'll find out after fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I scanned the group behind him and then looked at the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, what's your business? It's not a good look to be wandering around someone else's campsite at night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man revealed his identity at my question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're from the Huntsman Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've never heard of that name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's understandable. To be honest, we're not that famous. And we've been busy treasure hunting on Pione Island, so we haven't been very active lately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Treasure hunting...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now I understood why they were here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know if you know this, but Pione Island is divided into six territories, each controlled by a different clan. It's a measure to prevent conflict.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This area where you're camping belongs to the Huntsman Clan. We would appreciate it if you left by tomorrow morning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, it was about territory control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was something every explorer experienced from the 5th floor onwards, a harsh reminder that the labyrinth was a dog-eat-dog world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't like them from the beginning, but I disliked them even more now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't recall the royal family granting any clan exclusive rights to Pione Island.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, you're quite the stickler for rules, despite your appearance. Do things always go according to plan in the labyrinth?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't say anything more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just stared at me, waiting for my response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words that would come out of his mouth would probably change depending on my decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, we were planning to leave tomorrow morning anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were only here for one night, so there was no need to fight over territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But did he misunderstand my answer as a sign of weakness?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, is that so? It seems like we made a wasted trip. Thank you for understanding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression relaxed, and he started smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must have judged that we weren't a threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn't be spouting this nonsense if we were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, it's unusual to see a three-person team. Did you lose some companions on the way here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's none of your business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be so wary. We're just trying to help. It's dangerous if a monster suddenly appears. We can lend you our campsite if you want...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He trailed off and glanced at Erwen and Amelia behind me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, this guy is really good at pissing people off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for the offer, but we'll decline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, is that so? But the two ladies might have a different opinion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He persistently tried to persuade us, and he only backed down after Erwen and Amelia firmly rejected his offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're not interested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can handle ourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's a shame. Our clan headquarters is in the 8th District of Ravigion. Come find us if your team disbands and you need a place to go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, he's still at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let's go back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I suppressed a chuckle and watched him leave with his group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mister, why did you hold back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't just swing my hammer every time I'm annoyed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia and I ignored Erwen's question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, I could have dealt with them if I stepped in…!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen expressed her frustration, but it couldn't be helped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was too famous and would attract too much attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't want to expose our information, even if it was just a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn't the right way to say it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Erwen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...For what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You held back even though you were angry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well... you told me not to do anything...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's what I'm grateful for.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, is that so...? It's nothing. I can always do that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I changed the subject instead of explaining myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the most important thing was to resolve her emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That ended sooner than I expected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's so surprising about that? Anyway, let's go back to sleep. We have a long journey ahead of us tomorrow. Okay, Erwen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We quickly wrapped things up and went back to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after some time...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Schuitz, wake up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia woke me up, shaking my shoulder urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell, are those bastards back?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sat up abruptly and reached for my hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm down. It's not a human this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a human?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then what...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't tell me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly looked around, and I saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Click, click? Click!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only monster that appeared on Pione Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 4th-grade rare species, the Lafremimic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>____________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lafremimic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A monster that guaranteed a Numbered Item drop and could potentially earn you billions of stones if its essence dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It appeared in other fields, but Pione Island was the easiest place to find it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even here, it only appeared once a month at most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was for the entire island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I can't believe we encountered it here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is what exploration is all about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Schuitz, what are we going to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia asked in a hushed voice, and I answered,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else can we do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she think I would give up on it because of those bastards?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We kill it, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I knew you would say that. I'll go wake Erwen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia went to wake Erwen, and I belatedly realized something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, Erwen? When did you two get so close?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's kind of cute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, the human heart is truly a mystery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this what they call bonding through battle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Cute?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no need to wake her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wake her...? Wait, what are you two doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Lafremimic appeared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen, who had woken up, quickly sat up and looked at a chest that was rolling around about 20 meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Click! Click, click?! Click!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lafremimic, a non-aggressive monster, didn't show any hostility towards us, even though we were far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Erwen, your role is crucial here. We don't have a mage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know. You said we have to kill it in one shot if there's no mage, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, otherwise it'll burrow underground.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it burrowed underground, we could practically consider it lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So a one-shot kill was crucial in this situation...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Erwen, shoot with all your might. And summon the darkness spirit too. Ah, you know its real body is the chest, right? Don't shoot the stem just because it looks like a body—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry, I'll definitely kill it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, I trust you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had no choice but to trust her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was the strongest damage dealer among us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then... I'll go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen slowly drew her bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at that moment...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Erwen Fornachi di Tersia has cast [Elemental Fusion].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire, water, wind, earth, and darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All five elements were combined, creating a powerful aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Lafremimic was still nonchalant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Click...?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It tilted its head, as if curious. I felt a pang of guilt, but that was all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were explorers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our job was to kill monsters and earn money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen released the arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrow flew towards the Lafremimic at an incredible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cl, click—!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lafremimic finally reacted, but it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaboom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrow pierced through its open 'mouth' and exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cl, click...!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...it was still alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chest was shattered, and its body was mangled, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Click, click—!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...it tried to burrow underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Erwen was faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Erwen Fornachi di Tersia has cast [Rupture].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lafremimic exploded into hundreds of pieces as the follow-up attack connected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaaaaaaaaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pieces turned into particles of light and disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Lafremimic defeated. EXP +6」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A significant increase in experience points, as expected of a 4th-grade monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a pleasant feeling, but I focused on something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The essence… didn’t drop.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I wasn’t expecting it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would be too greedy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Please, just a high number…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two objects fell to the ground where the Lafremimic had been standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was a magic stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the other…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a ring…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I approached them and burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Schuitz, do you know this item?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, I do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I almost died because of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. 6111 Fate Tracker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ring that Dragonslayer was wearing in Lalkas’s Maze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s not a bad item, but I’m a bit disappointed…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What kind of ring is it? If, if it’s good for archers…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen trailed off, her eyes gleaming with greed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn’t usually materialistic, but a Numbered Item was tempting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a bit difficult to categorize. It’s a detection-type magic tool. It tells you whether something is good or bad by changing its color.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For reference, there were three colors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Green, red, and yellow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why I called it the Traffic Light Ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not a bad item to have, so we should keep it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Can I wear it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You? But you’re already wearing a lot of rings. I’ll take it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, okay. Y-yes! Th-that’s better, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I put the ring on my finger after getting Erwen’s approval.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at that moment…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The ring has detected the character’s fate.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…the ring lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>",1654,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.065Z",1,"novelbin.me","e1ea9e8b9b304be5a4f309da91e3496020392d2a545f8a31e0fe65dd11265b33","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-377","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-375",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]