[{"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-412":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},1327482,1764,"Chapter 412: Karma (2)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-412",412,"\u003Cp>Enemies swarming from all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expedition force defending in formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill them!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold the line!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like a scene from a tower defense game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, there were some key differences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whiiiiiish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A barrage of arrows rained down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Revive Ascender!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaboom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning, ice, and fire spells from various essences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, mages would be the ones to intercept these ranged attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But our mages were busy channeling the Multiple Teleportation spell, their mana reserves almost depleted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only one way to protect the squishy backline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character has been hit by [Piercing Chill].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tank it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The next instance of ice damage received is doubled, and ice resistance temporarily decreases proportionally to the damage received.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Lightning damage exceeding magic resistance and lightning resistance.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character is inflicted with [Paralysis (Medium)].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character has been hit by [Piercing Light]...」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「...」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The damage was taking its toll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I stood firm, my giant body a shield for my companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gritted my teeth, enduring the pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaboom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I took the brunt of the attacks, shielding my allies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Benjamin Orman has cast [Moon of Purification].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「All status effects on the character are removed.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Niaro Cambel has cast [Blessing of Light].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「All healing effects on the character are amplified...」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「...」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The paladins were supporting us, but it wasn't enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could only borrow the power of God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn't bring back the dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Mite!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our deaths were silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, fall back!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mite Million, a warrior from the 2nd Team, stood to my left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rock spear shot through the air, piercing his shield and his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No...!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An instant death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The divine light that had enveloped his body dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaaaaaaaaaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was no longer a target for healing spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"M-Mite...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An archer from his team rushed forward, trying to pull the spear from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a futile effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn't be able to remove it, and even if he did, it wouldn't bring him back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Were they friends?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn't matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emily, I'll be right back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grabbed the archer by the scruff of his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't do anything stupid. Stay back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I threw him towards Akuraba.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-what are you doing?! M-Mite is...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mite is dead. He died protecting you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mite Million had seen the spear coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could have dodged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would have dodged, if it were just for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he chose to block it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[E-everyone, fall back!!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His duty was to protect his comrades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He probably didn't know it would be fatal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was difficult to tell in the chaos of battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rock spear was a high-level skill, one of the strongest 2nd-grade abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'...Maybe he knew and blocked it anyway.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the truth would remain unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay back. I'll take over from here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emily! Join the 2nd Team!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I filled the gap left by the fallen warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was now responsible for defending two teams' worth of space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I felt relieved, not frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It's a good thing I'm big.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I considered activating [Transcendence] and increasing my size even further... but I decided against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn't just stand there and take hits forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character has cast [Risk].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Damage received and reflected damage from [Probabilistic Retaliation] are doubled.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had tested it earlier, and I could endure the doubled damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The inherent ability of the skill is unlocked by the power of the Transcendent.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The damage immunity effect of [Probabilistic Retaliation] is removed, but the activation probability is fixed at 100%.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skeletons rose from the ground behind me, their bones clattering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Gachaaat—!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They retaliated, reflecting the attacks I received.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-what's going on?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gachabon! It's the Gachabon essence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But that skill doesn't activate this often...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy was confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their own attacks were being turned against them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I should have activated it sooner.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The best defense is a good offense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy's attacks lessened as they realized my ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made defending the gap easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okay, we just have to hold out until the teleportation spell is ready...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Move aside, you fools!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure emerged from the enemy ranks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His appearance was repulsive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Regal Vagos!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Dragonslayer...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_______________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaboom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explosions roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Allies screamed, blood splattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chaos of the battlefield was silenced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And probably for him as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We stared at each other, the distance between us shrinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Did he recognize me?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thought crossed my mind as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That death wouldn't save you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had recognized me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't seem to care that I was shorter now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must have realized I had absorbed the Gachabon essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, let's say hello.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's a nice sword you have there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at the sword at his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you giving it to me again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His reaction was immediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastard...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was more to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much time is left until the spell is ready?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...One minute, sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer was loud enough for everyone to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One minute... that's—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One minute is enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He charged at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Regal Vagos has cast [Advanced Haste].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Regal Vagos has cast [Afterimage].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Agility skyrocketed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was different from before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We had met in Lalkas's Maze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'He's much faster now.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his true strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn't matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Klang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I blocked his attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened to the holes in your armor? This isn't Lalkas's Maze.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his sword again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Regal Vagos has cast [Holy Blade].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white aura enveloped his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the outcome was the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My defenses held.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How... are you still the same?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a good thing he hadn't gotten stronger in the past two years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had been planning to test his strength...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastard...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I pushed him back with my shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ugh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stumbled, caught off guard by my strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was much stronger now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Ten seconds left!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spell was almost ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've seen enough. Get lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're weaker than me now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I swung my hammer, but he dodged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaboom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I looked at my hammer, embedded in the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could have finished him off if it weren't for the increasing number of enemies...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Schuitz! Over here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia called for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magic circle was glowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The teleportation spell was ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I joined my team at the center of the formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You think you can escape?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? You think you can stop us?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm the one who's disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You fool!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vagos, sir! You'll be caught in the teleportation spell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His subordinate's warning made him hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, I could have taken him with us and ganged up on him...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaaaaaaaaaa!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magic circle glowed brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See you later. Take care of your head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_______________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light faded, and I opened my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A forest of giant, withered trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were still in Deadwood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We couldn't teleport across fields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...No one here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were in the western region of Deadwood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no enemies nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They must have been redeployed to search for us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Paladins, heal the injured. We're moving as soon as they're done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We took a short break and then resumed our march.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were heading north, not south towards our allies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Casualties?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So two more had died, besides the one I saw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaislan reported the casualties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mite Million, Fiona Aimers, and Niaro Cambel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A warrior from the 2nd Team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A priest from the 4th Team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a mage from the 3rd Team...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A mage died...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was hit by a stray attack after the Dragonslayer and his men arrived. The teleportation spell was almost complete, so it wasn't interrupted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn that Dragonslayer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clenched my jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expedition had started with thirty members, and now we were down to twenty-five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 3rd Team had suffered the most casualties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had lost their traitor, Pike Neldain, and now their mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The 2nd Team is also in a precarious situation. Million was their only warrior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akuraba's team was also vulnerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had a summoner, so they could use trolls as temporary tanks... but she was a damage dealer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need to change the formation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I agree. We can't afford to be divided anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We had been marching with the teams separated to minimize the risk of detection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn't feasible anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We had to become a single unit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll reorganize the formation if you allow it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go ahead. I'll talk to my team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave Kaislan permission, and he quickly merged the teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gathered the weaker members in the center, surrounded by the agile attackers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would protect them during combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And carry them when they were tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh... this is tiring...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-sorry...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's okay. It can't be helped. Just heal me properly when I'm injured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The members didn't seem to mind being treated like pack mules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had to work together to survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mister... be careful. Call for me if you need help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You too. Stay safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were separated again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was a warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My place was at the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two seem close.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviyen commented as I rejoined the front lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, it seems like she's jealous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...For what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For staying behind when the Dragonslayer appeared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviyen was strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was probably stronger than Amelia and Erwen, at least in a normal situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she had acted recklessly, our team might have suffered casualties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I'm not an idiot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's what I'm grateful for.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We didn't talk much after that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's take a break.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We stopped to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The team members collapsed on the ground, exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one man approached me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked exhausted, his eyes shadowed with dark circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sven Parab.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Goblin Mask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was always surprisingly resilient, despite his lack of combat prowess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's wrong? Why aren't you resting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I have something to tell you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then speak. I need to rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sounded impatient, and he blurted it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-we can't keep moving! We have to stop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was he talking about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I don't know, but... I-I feel uneasy... I can't breathe... My heart is pounding...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...What the hell?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was making me nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>",1717,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","d4b90c4d9aed3626afe17846f983b35161d5b47527602cff221c29b8e11d6b18","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-413","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-411",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]