[{"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-440":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},1327510,1764,"Chapter 440: Giant Step (2)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-440",440,"\u003Cp>The green light that had momentarily flashed had long since faded, but a heavy silence lingered in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked like students who had just been scolded by a strict teacher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a pitiful sight, but for some reason, it only made me more irritated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I should have just stayed home and slept.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all so complacent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could they be so ignorant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t come here to listen to this garbage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe I was just being irritable because I was tired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, that had to be it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I were in my normal state, I wouldn’t be this easily annoyed, and even if I was, I wouldn’t let my emotions get the better of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump, thump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was starting to regret coming here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should I just end this and go home?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, that would be a shame…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I finally made my decision and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One more time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right, let’s give them another chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe they’ll surprise me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll give you another opportunity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I glanced around, and the members flinched, avoiding my gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a satisfying sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would be more likely to reveal their hidden information if they felt pressured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Thankfully, no one’s objecting.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had naturally skipped my turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It was all garbage.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That one statement had allowed me to skip an entire round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Now I’m feeling a bit better.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I was thinking that…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the members stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Then let’s go in reverse order this time. Pfft.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clown, still chuckling despite the tense atmosphere, looked at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had some expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a hint of determination in his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must have been confident in the information he had prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But before we begin…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the other members and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hope no one’s planning to freeload this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, I thought he was targeting me…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I soon realized he was giving them a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was telling them to bring their A-game, just like he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one responded to his warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he must have taken their silence as a yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed his hand on the jewel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Noark is planning to invade the city.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the green light flashed…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The members’ eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was also surprised, even though I didn’t show it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I-invade the city?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t talking about the war in the labyrinth, but an actual invasion of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant that the explorers who had escaped to the outside world were planning to attack Lafdonia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fox asked, her voice trembling with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You said the outside world was safe. Why would they do that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a valid question, and I had been wondering the same thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why were they still in the labyrinth, even though they could escape to the outside world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now they were planning to invade the city?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Is the situation outside that bad? Or do they have a reason to destroy the royal family?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were many questions, but Clown didn’t answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well… my turn is over. Pfft.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right, that’s enough for one turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at me and then leaned back in his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Queen’s turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remained silent, her expression troubled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed to be deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clown seized the opportunity and taunted her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you thinking about? Don’t tell me you’re planning to skip your turn again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I was just thinking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She placed her hand on the jewel, her voice curt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clown’s words had spurred her into action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Nice assist.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I mentally gave him a thumbs-up and waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is something I only recently confirmed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is she talking about? Why is the introduction so long—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Master of the Round Table is Auril Gabis.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>______________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Master of the Round Table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one who had gathered promising explorers and created this secret gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had suspected it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That the old man I met in the past was Auril Gabis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It all started in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[We’ll need to add more authority to implement the rule you suggested.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had worked with him to create a system similar to the Round Table in the community 22 years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it could have been just a coincidence. It wasn’t a particularly unique idea, anyone could have come up with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the real coincidence was something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘They act the same.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Auril Gabis had created this spiritual world and subtly helped promising explorers grow stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the Master of the Round Table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-what? H-he’s… Auril Gabis?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fox, who had always been loyal to the Master, was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Queen’s answer was firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“S-so he’s the one who brought us here…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s what we’ve confirmed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fox couldn’t say anything more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew that Queen was backed by the GM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaaaaaaaaaa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Queen removed her hand from the jewel as soon as the green light faded and glanced at Clown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was amusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was checking on Clown before even looking at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like her pride had been hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘They’re a good match.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okay, I should try to instigate a fight between them whenever I get the chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The Master of the Round Table is Auril Gabis…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was shocking, even though I had suspected it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I decided to think about the old man later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My head wasn’t working properly right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Let’s just focus on absorbing the information…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I was setting my new goals…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…the turn passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s your turn, Fox.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the third turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe it was because the previous two pieces of information were so shocking…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I was more focused now, despite my drowsiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is more like it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe people need a bit of stimulation to stay motivated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were revealing good information now that they felt pressured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, but I hope Fox doesn’t reveal anything about the expedition force…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…She’ll probably talk about something else.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I watched her with a mixture of worry and anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Guild Master of the Explorer’s Guild, Iriya Adnus, sent a saboteur to sabotage the royal expedition.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for this situation, there would have been no reason for her to reveal this information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it… this is my fault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Well, it’s not a big deal.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tried to be positive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no guarantee that the Guild Master was on our side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And maybe this would lead to new information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Hmm… maybe she’s even thinking about that.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I focused on observing their reactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clown seemed surprised, while Queen’s expression was unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goblin glanced at Fox with concern, and…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Adnus… sent a saboteur…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stag Antlers, who seemed to be from the royal faction, was the most surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they didn’t know anything about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, it’s a green light, but…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crescent Moon, who had been silent until now, spoke cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was looking for any objections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft, well… it’s a bit lacking, but…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The previous information was also something no one else knew.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fox’s turn ended, barely passing the minimum requirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was Goblin’s turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I-it’s my turn now…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please, don’t say anything stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you so nervous? Pfft. No one’s expecting anything from you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, that’s just your opinion, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft, are you saying Queen is different?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Even a squirrel has a nut hidden in its cheek during winter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an ambiguous statement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goblin seemed to have taken it as a compliment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft, this guy has no shame. Anyway, just get on with it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, y-yes… A d-divine message… a divine message was received, but—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Another divine message? Does the Goddess of the Leathlas Church have that much to say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I-it’s from the Tovera Church! Not our church!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm? The Tovera Church?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! The Tovera Church! They’re known for rarely giving out divine messages—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just tell us the content.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goblin sighed and got to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Sage of Eternal Life has returned.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It received a green light, but the reactions were lukewarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Is that all?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes… that was the message.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clown chuckled, and Queen asked a follow-up question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Was there any commentary from the Cardinal or the High Priests? That would help us evaluate the information.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…No, there wasn’t. I-I only managed to… overhear the message itself…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goblin sounded flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected this reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, this round was a bit unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, any divine message would be accepted without question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Should I help him out?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t know what he would say if I left him alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I decided to intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft, it seems like everyone thinks it’s a bit lacking. How about you try again with something else—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Sage of Eternal Life…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…………Yes?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a tactic only I could use at this gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So he’s back…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…Lion Style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifth Form, Interest Judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is interesting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are you going to do about it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“……!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dungeon and Stone] is a team game, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>",1491,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","4868f1c37f560174409a87c6d27c3da08b49776d1d31e64557e995195ea42dae","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-441","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-439",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]