[{"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-405":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},1327475,1764,"Chapter 405: Dilemma (2)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-405",405,"\u003Cp>Chew, chew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I savored the jerky, trying to make it last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a special high-calorie jerky, made for explorers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone asked why I was eating breakfast so late, the answer was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was our last meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chew, chew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We had run out of food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant we wouldn't be eating anything until we reached the 8th floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe that's why...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It tasted even better than usual—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What? Where did it go?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was lost in the blissful taste of the jerky when I realized it was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's... already gone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seriously? This was our last meal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm still starving!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And why were the rations the same for everyone when our calorie needs were different?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was discrimination!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mages and paladins were weaklings with low metabolisms, and they didn't even have to exert themselves. They just had to wave their staffs and chant their spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they get the same amount of food as the warriors who risk their lives on the front lines?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an insult!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I were a competent leader, I would never—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wait, I'm the leader.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right, what can I do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't want it to be like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if I gave special treatment to the warriors, they would accuse me of favoritism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I had to set an example.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Well, it seems like a failed policy.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had earned the indifference of the other professions and the resentment of the warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, how do I know they resent me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because I'm one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh heh heh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mister, what's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Warriors always laugh when they're in pain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is... is that a laugh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen approached me, her face contorted with disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she smiled and offered me something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"J-jerky...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're... giving this to me...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't believe it, but she nodded without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stared at the jerky, and then I realized what I was doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-no! I'm not hungry! You eat it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should at least try to control your expression when you're lying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My expression? What does she mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen summoned a water spirit and shaped it into a mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I saw my reflection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was grinning like an idiot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See? That's a real smile. Hehe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just eat it. I'm fine. The others are also sharing their food with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is she talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia answered my question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ranged attackers saved some of their rations. They're sharing it with the warriors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They saved it? How? It would have spoiled.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're talking about after we entered the cave. There haven't been any blizzards since then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, right...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was so focused on my hunger that I had forgotten about that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, that wasn't the important part...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you serious? They're sharing their food with others?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can see for yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okay, I have to see this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Halt!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I used my authority as the leader to stop the expedition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time for a break anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, a break!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quartermaster! Blankets! Give us some blankets! We need to get some sleep!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The paladin activated [Purge Evil], creating a safe zone, and the members collapsed on the ground, exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I walked towards the rear, observing the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erwen was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, have this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A paladin was offering food to a warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...J-jerky...? For me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior looked at him with suspicion and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, you must be tired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A-are you... in love with me? Then I can't accept this. I have a wife and children in the city—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not like that, so don't worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? You're giving me jerky without even loving me...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warriors were shocked, but they quickly devoured the jerky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was happening everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I'll never forget this debt! I'll repay you with my life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless warriors were making vows, their eyes filled with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a heartwarming scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My policy... wasn't a failure...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expedition force was united, helping each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Schuitz? Did you say something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, Jun... it's nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, but what are you doing here...? Is it related to the sudden halt?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded, even though I had just come here to get some jerky from Erwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had to maintain my dignity as the leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How's the mood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The mood...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We ran out of food this morning. Are there any complaints?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're strong people. They've been through worse. They understand that this is unavoidable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn't really interested in the mood, so I just nodded and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_______________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I was returning to the front lines after my conversation with Jun,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, Schuitz! Thanks for last time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You look even thinner than before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, have some of mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warriors greeted me warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was probably the biggest change since Pike Neldain's execution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We had to fight together on the front lines whenever a major battle occurred, so it was natural for us to form a bond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn't just the warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other professions weren't as friendly, but their gazes had softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They used to glare at me and whisper behind my back...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a heartwarming change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This is all thanks to Neldain.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A common enemy unites a group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His betrayal had shifted the blame from me to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I was the one who exposed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My reputation had naturally improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Schuitz, that guy... I can't tell if he's smart or stupid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard he suggested eating monster meat and got scolded by his teammate...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's a bit eccentric, but not stupid. He helped us catch the traitor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, that? I heard the mage did all the work, and he just took the credit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haha, there was another traitor among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wanted to punish them...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I changed my mind after hearing their conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A capable leader knows how to choose his subordinates. And besides, he's a good guy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's... true. I haven't talked to him much, but he seems kind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's always the first to volunteer for the dirty work, even though he could just order others around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's the kind of person you want on your side when things get tough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they were just ordinary companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I reached my team's position as the 20-minute break was ending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mister! See? I told you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, you were right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, eat this! Don't be shy, everyone's doing it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, I already ate on the way here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, good job! I'm the only one who cares about you, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, you're the only one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I finished the conversation and leaned against the wall, fiddling with the ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia approached me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you thinking about why the ring stopped glowing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. 6111 Fate Tracker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Traffic Light Ring, as I called it, had suddenly stopped working.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It happened four days ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's strange. A detected fate wouldn't just disappear for no reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's what I'm saying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a baffling phenomenon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing significant had happened...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Schuitz, it's time to go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, already?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, get up! We're moving! And if you took anything out of the sleds, put it back before we leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I stretched my stiff muscles and noticed Raviyen chewing on something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Raviyen, didn't you finish your breakfast? Where did you get that jerky?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ashid gave it to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ashid?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she take it by force?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at Ashid, and he chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I gave it to her willingly, don't worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you're also struggling, aren't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, that's what companions are for. And besides, I need Raviyen to be strong so she can protect me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't seem like she had forced him, but I felt uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he be interested in her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No, that's ridiculous.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's a huge age gap between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_______________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>20th day in Ice Rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We finally reached the end of Ice Rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I didn't expect us to arrive exactly on the 20th day.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We had allocated 20 days for traversing Ice Rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But we had encountered several unexpected events, and we had to push ourselves to make it on time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Maybe the schedule was too tight from the beginning.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We had taken the inexperience of the members into account when planning the expedition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But we only had their information on paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We didn't know their actual skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expedition force was strong offensively, but lacked in safety and mobility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I guess that's to be expected for a team created for war, not exploration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mister, what are you thinking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shook off my thoughts and looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bottom of the Eye of the Glacier, marked with a giant eye-shaped pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, calm down and wait! We'll draw lots in order!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We had reached the portal to the 8th floor, but the atmosphere was chaotic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Ice Rock, a desolate wasteland where no one came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were the first ones here this season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are we going to decide the order?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It doesn't matter, let's just hurry up and get this over with. I'm starving.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What? Then you can just leave!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave? I wasn't even planning to participate! I'm a mage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maximum number of people for the Bonding spell was six.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the first clear experience points were also limited to six people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So we decided to draw lots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was purely based on luck, regardless of rank or achievements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! Why is mine blank?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! Don't even think about using your abilities to peek inside the box! I'm watching you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Woohoo! The 8th floor! I never thought this day would come!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheers and groans filled the air as the line shortened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't you disappointed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviyen approached me and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Disappointed about what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're the expedition leader. You could have just taken a spot for yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been discussed among the team leaders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had suggested that we take the experience points ourselves and leave one spot for the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaislan had even argued that we should give the last spot to the one with the most achievements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really knew how to handle his subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Are you listening?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you give it up so easily?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviyen asked, and I shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She already knew the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, it's blank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia returned, clicking her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Schuitz, it's your turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How many are left?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I see...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I discreetly turned my head and counted the remaining explorers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Four left.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the probability was 1 in 4.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'There's no Hans among them.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All signs pointed to good fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaaaaaaaaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold wind swept through the chasm, chilling me to the bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took off the ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't need it now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fate is something you create yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaislan encouraged me as I stood in front of the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time for the final showdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uwaaaaaaaaah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I let out a war cry and drew a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too bad, it's blank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, I failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why isn't there any BGM?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the perfect time for a dramatic soundtrack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I stepped aside, Raviyen walked past me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, she was next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could she really win—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this the one with the circle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, congratulations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow, she actually got it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I should have drawn last...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt a pang of regret, but then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can I transfer this to someone else?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't you hear me earlier? We discussed it and decided to allow transfers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviyen finished her conversation with Kaislan and walked towards me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She handed me the lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had entered the labyrinth alone so she could speedrun and get more experience points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was clearly in a hurry...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you giving this to me...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't think this belongs to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was confused, and she answered with an embarrassed smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've been watching you. You've been working the hardest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, yeah! You led us here, you deserve it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's a shame. I was going to give it to him if no one else transferred theirs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Liar! You were so happy when you drew it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm serious! I even argued for allowing transfers during the meeting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just take it! A true explorer knows how to seize an opportunity!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frigid air of the chasm couldn't reach me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It's warm...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt like I was going to cry.\u003C\u002Fp>",2058,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","c0eb0cc1cfc680319421cb7e1eb75637d64e3a1b08ac0210edb52db86ccec50d","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-406","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-404",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]