[{"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-377":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},1327547,1764,"Chapter 377: Treasure Hunter (5)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-377",377,"\u003Cp>I was momentarily flustered by the light that flashed as soon as I put on the ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then I checked the color and licked my lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Yellow… ’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant only one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was something nearby that could either positively or negatively affect my future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Erwen, is there anything around us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen focused her hearing without a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One of those guys from earlier is here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know. But… he’s hiding in the darkness, so he must have arrived recently. His breathing is stable…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen trailed off and then continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, he’s talking to someone now. He’s using a message stone. He’s saying they got a Numbered Item and asking how long it will take them to get here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that’s why the ring lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like he had witnessed everything, including us killing the Lafremimic…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He must have left a scout behind. Erwen, keep an eye on him. We’ll pack up camp.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly packed our things and prepared to leave after assigning Erwen to keep watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were faster than us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How many?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eighteen in total. Ah, they’re discussing what to do with us right now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see… What are they going to do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know. It sounds like they used magic, I can’t hear them anymore. Sorry…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s okay. We’ll find out soon anyway.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as I said that, a bright light erupted from their hiding spot, illuminating the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, buddy! What was your name again? I don’t think I asked earlier.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t ask because he didn’t tell us his name either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, I don’t think we’re close enough to exchange names.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, you’re shy, despite your appearance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was smiling, but his eyes were cold. And he had been standing with his hand on his hip, his posture aggressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the closest position to the weapon on his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, what do you want?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One of our members saw you kill a Lafremimic while on patrol.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s quite a coincidence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s life. Anyway, I’ll get straight to the point. Hand over the loot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why should I?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Like I said, this is our territory. And you agreed to it earlier.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Agreed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I scoffed, but I could understand their position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had probably been searching for a Lafremimic on this island every day, and we, who had just stopped by, had taken the prize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But too bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You wanted us to leave by morning, and we agreed. That was the extent of our agreement.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s sophistry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not sophistry, it’s common sense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gritted his teeth, his jaw clenching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could understand how he felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must have thought we had agreed to hand over the loot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, in the first place, he probably didn’t even think a monster would appear while we were here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are unspoken rules in the labyrinth. No one can blame us if we harm you for violating our rights.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a blatant threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at him intently, and he met my gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere was tense, and either of us could draw our weapons at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group behind him tightened their grips on their weapons as the silence continued, ready to attack as soon as I gave them a reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I wasn’t going to be intimidated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know about unspoken rules.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I spoke firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyone who tries to take what’s mine is a looter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…You’re choosing violence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shrugged, not even bothering to listen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where are they?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, at least the situation is clear now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave them my final ultimatum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Attack me if you’re going to, or get lost.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation was completely different from our first encounter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had looked down on us and tried to boss us around when I said we would leave in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was speechless, unable to handle my aggressive attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must have been confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t understand why we were so confident when we were outnumbered five to one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘And it’s probably because of Erwen.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t seem to have recognized her yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they must have heard that the fairy archer in our team had killed the Lafremimic with a single arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would sense that we weren’t pushovers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he still seemed hesitant to make a decision, perhaps because of his clan members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll help you choose.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll count to three. If you’re still here after that, I’ll assume you’re attacking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked dumbfounded, but his face paled as I started counting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I counted quickly, not giving him time to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just as I was about to say the last number…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…There’s no need for bloodshed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…he surrendered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>____________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leader! Why did you back down?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eksher Melik, the leader of the Huntsman Clan, frowned at his subordinate’s outburst. One of his lieutenants quickly spoke up for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They killed a Lafremimic without a mage. That fairy archer is at least a 3rd-grade explorer. And judging by the fact that they’re together, the other two must be similar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if they’re all 3rd-grade explorers, we still outnumber them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remilton, have you ever fought a 3rd-grade explorer? They’re monsters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But they didn’t have a mage! We could have won!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Half of us would have died. Is that Numbered Item worth it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man who had initially objected trailed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the clan was divided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But this will make us a laughingstock.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It hasn’t happened yet, and I think the leader made the right decision.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But who is that fairy? She killed a Lafremimic with a single arrow…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A silver-haired woman… could it be the Blood Spirit Marquis?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We would have been in big trouble if it was really her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Blood Spirit Marquis? Are you guys crazy? Why would she be here? She’s probably obsessed with the war and slaughtering people right now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arguments intensified, and the clan members naturally formed factions based on their opinions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s when…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leader! They’re leaving the island on their ship!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scout reported, and the arguing clan members all looked at Eksher Melik.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes were asking him what he was going to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eksher Melik sighed, making sure no one saw him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leading a clan was like captaining a ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when a typhoon raged, waves crashed, and lightning struck, the captain had to show his crew that he could overcome it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Everyone, pack your things.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…he made a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leader, are you saying…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re going after them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aggressive faction cheered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But those who had been advocating for a peaceful solution expressed their concerns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But they’re strong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three explorers, presumably 3rd-grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the man wasn’t worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand your concerns. But we can’t lose in a naval battle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So that’s why you let them go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aggressive faction was impressed by his strategy, and the other faction also seemed to agree to some extent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were confident in their naval combat abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was still one question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But… is a single Numbered Item worth it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eksher Melik chuckled at a clan member’s cautious question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, a single Numbered Item isn’t worth it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re saying—?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But that’s not all they have, is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Huntsman Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were currently stuck on this island, searching for treasure…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…but they were once pirates who roamed the Great Ocean of the 6th floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hunting people and earning money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>____________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dawn approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaaaaaaaaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A refreshing breeze filled the sails, propelling the ship forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stars twinkled in the dim sky behind us, and the sun, hidden beyond the horizon, cast a faint glow in the east.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a picturesque scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But we didn’t have time to enjoy it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mister, there are ships following us. Three of them, no emblems.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We had a tail as soon as we left the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was obvious who they were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So they were planning to attack us all along.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder it ended so abruptly, even though the ring had emitted a yellow light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They probably let us go on purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had three ships, so they must be experienced in naval combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They probably judged that they could fight us more effectively at sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was one thing I didn’t understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Why yellow, not red?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t red be more appropriate if we were going to be attacked?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was so positive about this situation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was interrupted by Amelia’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Schuitz, what are we going to do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We can’t shake them off, can we?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Probably not.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were fast, even with our mana propulsion device active. The distance between us was actually closing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So we only had one option left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Emily, stop wasting magic stones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re fighting?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there another option?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia didn’t answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just let go of the wheel and started furling the sail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I helped her, and the ship slowed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…three ships appeared on the horizon, approaching us rapidly. The one in the center was especially eye-catching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was at least three times bigger than our ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had magic cannons on its sides and front, and three sails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that wasn’t all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It even had an icebreaker at the bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t on the same level as a royal warship, but it was probably only a step or two below…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Schuitz, our ship will sink if they start firing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia expressed her concern, intimidated by its overwhelming size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could understand her worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our ship would definitely be destroyed if a naval battle broke out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I licked my lips and checked the Traffic Light Ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The yellow light had long since faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I think I understood now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why it was yellow, not red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s a big and sturdy ship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monsters aren’t the only ones who drop treasures in the labyrinth.\u003C\u002Fp>",1643,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.065Z",1,"novelbin.me","c450b10a94de93299856ad54d15e0ff45226feb694ad7fe620ae0db8305261a1","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-378","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-376",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]