[{"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-391":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},1327561,1764,"Chapter 391: Captain Barbarian (1)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-391",391,"\u003Cp>The living room on the 1st floor of Erwen's CCTV-equipped mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three women were sitting in a row on the sofa, sipping tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A special forces unit with thirty members... I've never heard of it. It means they're working on it in secret, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia responded to Raven's mumble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The war has been going on for a long time, so the royal family must be looking for a way to turn things around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. Considering the names of the candidates the Marquis mentioned, I wonder if it's even possible to put them all on the same team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that part is certain. The Marquis said so himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then it means they're planning something big.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two women exchanged serious words, discussing the situation. Erwen, on the other hand, didn't seem interested at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took the peanut cookies from Erwen and started munching on them. Raven looked at me with a dissatisfied expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't like me just sitting there after explaining the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly swallowed the cookies and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Raven, so what are you going to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't I tell you? There are two spots left. Me, Erwen, Emily, and the Dragonkin the Marquis added. That's four.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want you to join us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I asked directly, and Raven looked away, her expression troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'd like to help, but it's difficult right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A disappointing answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven seemed to sense my disappointment and quickly explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Febrosk has been busy lately. He's been summoned everywhere, both on the battlefield and in the city. If I leave, there's no one to manage the Magic Corps...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Always the responsible one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, that's what made her a trustworthy companion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly ended the conversation, not wanting to see her dejected expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't make excuses. It's not your fault. And besides, it's not something you should apologize for.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you. I appreciate your understanding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not understanding, it's just the truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven's recruitment had failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then who should I choose for the remaining two spots?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I was contemplating, Amelia spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Schuitz, do you think we need a navigator?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, we'll be taking a large warship, so I don't think we need one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia nodded, but the atmosphere felt strange. Did she want to take Auyen, the basement navigator, with us?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, no matter how much she enjoyed sailing, there's a time and place for everything...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Auyen is better off staying here for now. We might need him again after the war.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay. I've been worried about him because he's been skipping meals lately, but I guess I should just increase his walk time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah, that should work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That settled the navigator issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Raven, do you know anything about that Dragonkin woman?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. I've never heard of Raviyen. But I'll look into it when I get back. The Captain might know something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, I'm counting on you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven then left, sensing that the conversation was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were alone again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, who should we choose for the remaining two spots?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need a mage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I agree. We'll be at a disadvantage without one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We quickly agreed on the need for a mage to fill Raven's vacancy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about the last spot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A priest would be nice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we can't find a priest, then a support ability user.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We decided to add a priest or a support ability user to the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was the only tank, Amelia was the melee damage dealer, Erwen was the ranged attacker, and we had a mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be better to strengthen the melee line and prepare for any unexpected situations with a support member.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a rational decision, so I agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, then for the mage, we'll choose between these two, and for the priest, this one. And if we can't get a priest, then this ability user!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen pointed at the names on the candidate list with a cheerful expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then I noticed something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, they're all men.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well... there are too many women around you, aren't there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was that a valid reason to choose only men?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at Amelia for help, but she nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's better to have more men on the team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can't think straight when women are involved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's wrong with her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm a man of steel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I've always treated men and women equally, especially when it comes to smashing heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first player I killed in the Glacier Cave was a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emily, I think you have the wrong idea about me. Why would you think that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia didn't even hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because that's how you were with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's my image to these women?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>____________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten days before the next labyrinth expedition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia, who had been going to the commercial district every day to sell the loot, finally returned with good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The loot is all sold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's good to hear. So, how much did we get?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"350 million stones, after deducting expenses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow, that's a lot of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if we reached the 7th floor, it would be difficult to earn this much with just magic stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Well, it's not surprising. We robbed an entire 6th-floor clan.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, it was an unbelievable amount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And we hadn't even sold the largest ship yet. If we sold it, our total earnings would triple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, what are we going to do with the money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia asked, and I answered without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We split it evenly, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's 110 million stones per person, after rounding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia smiled for the first time in a while, saying she could finally buy the weapon she had been saving up for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her smile didn't last long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think it's better to pay off the debt first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen's cold voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, it was a reasonable request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation was complicated, but Amelia was the one who had put my Demon Crusher up as collateral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had used the money to buy the Vol-Herchan essence, and we had to take out a loan using Erwen's house to cover the cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The due date is still a long way off...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't think we'll be able to repay it on time if you keep spending like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...How much do we owe?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything, of course. If I add my earnings to it, we should be able to repay most of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia looked at me with a pleading expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what could I do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Let's buy the weapon next time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You promised you would help me buy it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The situation has changed. You agreed to keep the largest ship, didn't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's because we might need another ship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, you said that. Just wait a few more months. I'll help you buy it then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia didn't answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked sulky, but she seemed to understand the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could I do to cheer her up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't interested in food...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mister, someone's here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh? Someone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen's words made me look outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man from the Marquis's family had arrived. He wasn't wearing a uniform, so I couldn't tell if he was a knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation was short.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Marquis sent this letter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, thank you for delivering it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly returned inside and checked the letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was short and to the point, typical of the Marquis's style. Maybe it was because I was a barbarian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The shaman issue has been resolved. I'm sending someone tomorrow morning, so come with him.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, I could get the 7th-grade Spirit Engraving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>____________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I left the house as soon as the sun rose and boarded the Marquis's carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would have taken at least six hours to reach the Imperial City by carriage, but we used the military transfer station again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This is really convenient...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We arrived at the mansion in the morning, even though we had left in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I couldn't meet the Marquis this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had left for the royal palace early in the morning because of work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, he wasn't a jobless bum, he was the Prime Minister of the country, so he must be busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, it was unusual for him to meet me so often.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was thanks to his consideration that I had been able to have private conversations with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Well, I prefer not to see him anyway.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I followed the Marquis's servant and arrived at his office on the 3rd floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Marquis's son, Eltora, was working at his desk. He looked at me with an awkward expression, and then, as soon as the servant left, he greeted me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Welcome, Viscount Yandel. It's been a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was polite and respectful, but there was an underlying tension in his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, is it because he's avoiding eye contact?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's been a while. How are you feeling? I hope your face has healed properly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...As you can see, I'm fine now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's good to hear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, and I apologize for my rudeness the other day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eltora's words made me want to laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew it was just a formality...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was still funny to hear the one who got beaten up apologizing for being rude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine. It's all in the past. The Marquis and I have already settled it, so don't worry about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you. I feel much better now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, where's the shaman?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's waiting in another room. Renia... the maid outside will guide you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I just had to go to another room and get the Spirit Engraving. There was no reason to rush, so I asked a few questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you bring the shaman here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My father personally asked the barbarian chieftain to send a shaman. He said someone needed a Spirit Engraving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, wouldn't that be suspicious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not really. Not all barbarians can freely enter the sanctuary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, did you tell him it was for a barbarian who had been exiled from the tribe?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the most likely scenario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Eltora shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He said it was for a barbarian who was born and raised in the city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded in understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was also a possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barbarians were no different from humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they lived in the city for a long time, they would adapt to the city's culture and become less attached to their traditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even raised their children in the city instead of sending them to the sanctuary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, then there shouldn't be any problems. Thank you for taking care of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's our pleasure to help the Viscount.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, then I'll see you later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I left the room after my questions were answered. The maid, Renia, was waiting outside and guided me to the shaman's room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not allowed to go any further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She meant I had to enter alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I opened the door and entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was empty, all the furniture removed. The air was thick with smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure was sitting in the center, shrouded in a cloth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It's been almost three years since I last saw a shaman...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt a surge of nervousness as I approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the Marquis had prepared everything, the shaman would probably recognize me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, knowing his personality, he would probably keep it a secret from the chieftain...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice came from behind the cloth, stopping me in my tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Barbarian born and raised in the city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? That voice sounded so young...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cloth was pulled aside, revealing a young barbarian with an eyepatch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I recognized him immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the shaman's young apprentice, the one I had seen several times during my visits to the sanctuary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Kkeuk, kkeuk... Are you nervous to meet the shaman you've been waiting for? I can feel your heart pounding from here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's wrong with this kid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'And what happened to the old shaman? Why is he here?'\u003C\u002Fp>",1987,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.065Z",1,"novelbin.me","3f01e865a641eb729d2abdbfe5c5f14056f98bb1801a76a67f268e619acc5f46","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-392","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-390",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]