[{"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-540":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},1328217,1764,"Chapter 540: Shinrokgochang (2)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-540",540,"\u003Cp>No.7777 Garfas’s Necklace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, it’s not an efficient item.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can reliably get a number above 35, but to even reach that point, you have to dump 1.5 billion stones into it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You only profit if a single number drops.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the ‘ten numbers’ come out from 10 to 19, you mostly break even.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above 20, it’s generally a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there’s also the risk that the necklace could break during rerolling, and then you literally suffer a catastrophic loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, it’s a high-risk gambling-type item...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bjorn...? Why are you so quiet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled by Ainard’s worried tone, I snapped back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is something wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s the opposite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well done, Ainard. You’re the only one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I expressed my love sincerely, but Ainard didn’t even react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! Since you say that, it must be a good item! So, what’s this shield?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ainard’s reaction was a bit disappointing, but a minor issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, I nearly ended up getting wrecked by a pitiless fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, I’d be willing to take three punches in the face with a smile for no reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in that sense...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s just pull it quickly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before any other variables could occur, I quickly took out the item contained in the necklace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaaaaah—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as I pressed the confirm button, a burst of multicolored light flared up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shimmering cluster of light hovered in the air, then coalesced like clay into a proper shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The designated item has been generated.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.3 The Wall of Aegis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In-game notation: The wall of Aegis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The legendary shield of the shield Barbarian’s graduation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now I only have to use one shield, so is this my graduation from shields...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, I was expecting something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, realistically, those were the things I’d stop at if they appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My graduation armor in the tens series.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second graduation shield, No.21 shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The single numbers, key for the Frost Dual Swordsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a ‘Rift Generator’ appeared that helped farming, I’d choose it with future planning in mind, or even if a graduation weapon for Elwen or Amelia showed up, I was willing to stop there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To think I’d actually get this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I still can’t tell if this is a dream or reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Due to excessive mana condensation, the power of Garfas imbued in the necklace has suffered permanent damage.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the Numbers items had turned into an ordinary necklace, but it was no big deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I carefully lifted the gray shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character has equipped No.3 The Wall of Aegis.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Overall item level increased by +18,600.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this, I became stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lot stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shield itself isn’t flashy at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its color is gray, and it doesn’t have jewel-like decorations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shield just needs to be sturdy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This shield... is a single number?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait a moment... If it’s number 3, that means only two are above it... This is an incredible treasure!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Wall of Aegis! To think I’d actually see the legendary item I’d only heard stories about!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The companions murmured upon learning the shield’s identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, Amelia was the most excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! Seeing you all like that, it must be a really great treasure?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tsk, it’s more than that. The Wall of Aegis hasn’t appeared even once in 120 years since an explorer died in the labyrinth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, honestly, that’s not surprising anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She really loves stuff like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A complete labyrinth fanatic, you could say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At this point, except for one piece the royal family holds, Yandel, that guy, is the last. According to records, that shield is indestructible...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia wanted to show off her knowledge, explaining the equipment’s options on my behalf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her explanation was professional enough, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The information in this world always lacks exact numbers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a hardcore gamer, I couldn’t accept that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So let me put it properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Top-tier indestructibility.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Immune to all damage when guarding with the shield.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Reduces all magic damage taken by the wearer and allies within 10 meters by 30%, and grants immunity to magic of grade 5 or below.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Increases all defense-related stats of the wearer by 20%.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘When using aura skills, doubles the radius and effect.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘If threat value is 500 or more, all monsters prioritize attacking the wearer.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Has one active effect.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, that’s graduation equipment for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My heart was pounding like crazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wanted to go out and fight with this right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My body was already itching, but unfortunately, I’d firmly declared today a day off, so I held back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, I needed time to adapt anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It feels pretty light.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe because what I used before was insanely heavy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s definitely heavier than an ordinary steel shield, but comparatively feels much lighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Then how about the hammer?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In my other hand, I held the Demon Crusher to check the weight balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This isn’t just a game world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a slight mismatch in feel and weight could cause big trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh! Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While I was swinging my weapon alone in the cave, adapting to the changed weight, a thought occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘How come I finished graduation on weapons first?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.87 Demon Crusher and No.3 The Wall of Aegis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, with just these two, there’s nothing more to see in the weapon department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Crusher has room for upgrades, but considering the difficulty in obtaining it and the low returns, it’s practically graduation with the Demon Crusher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Left are armor, boots, and belt.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we focus only on core items important for growth, that’s it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Barbarian tribe’s primordial treasure is also a core item, but it’s now impossible to get.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s a shame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason shield Barbarians are overpowered includes that primordial treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Anyway, I think I’m getting used to this...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting accustomed to the new gear, I did some testing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tried using the active effects, checked the magic immunity aura on the shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘A 10-meter radius...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I definitely memorized that distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I judged it would be important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After those processes, I rested during the leftover time and the leadership gathered to discuss future exploration plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, it was more like an announcement than a discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Baron, so we’re resuming exploration of the Giant Island from tomorrow?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, that island is on hold for now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Eh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After all that searching, we haven’t found anything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know there’s some secret hidden on the Giant Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to uncover it, we’d have to kill that gigantic giant we saw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem is...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Since then, it hasn’t appeared, and even if we find it, I’m not confident we can win.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then... where do we go?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our next destination is Library Island.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Library Island? Ah... you mean that island you told us about?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plan is to go there and level up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, with only seven people, we hunted up to grade 3 monsters, but now it’s a different story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m also curious what happens over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘We cleared almost all the lower books then, I wonder if they’ve respawned?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, we’ll find out when we get there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the meeting was ending, ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) Amelia asked me a question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yandel, are we giving up on Hiphramagent?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not giving up, just putting it on hold.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why? I thought you were after its core essence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I don’t have confidence in beating the triple probability for distortion magic success, essence drop, and [Gigantism].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, even if I get through that, the return isn’t good now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I just don’t think the skill will stack twice.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiphramagent is a substitute essence, a superior version of the Orc Hero essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I have only two essence slots left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filling those with other essences is more effective for power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t just delete Orc Hero essence to put in Hiphramagent’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, understood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s just a secondary reason, not the main one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Elwen and Ainard are mostly taken care of...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other teammates need leveling up too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone has at least one essence slot left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ll fill them carefully while farming at the library.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, and Amelia too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘She’s been stagnant too long.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...What’s with that look?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t know when we can escape here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When that time comes...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’ll be fun.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wonder how strong we’ll be then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sharing the exploration plan, I spent the remaining time thinking about my future growth alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What I need to do to become a bigger, stronger shield Barbarian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I prioritized and organized the steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only one thing I could do immediately on basement level 1.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Get essence from the library.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The goal was exactly one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bellarios, a grade 3 monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I get only that, my next growth will only be possible after a successful escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swap Orc Hero essence for Hiphramagent essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reach level 9 in Spirit Engraving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Farm grade 2 guardian essences and Numbers items by running rifts on floor 8.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then erase Stormgush essence and farm hierarchy essences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything possible at level 8 can only be tried after returning to the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, the day off ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Day 75.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the day began, I left the cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then I headed to the shore to move to Library Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as I was about to summon a boat at a suitable spot—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whooooosh—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly something flew swiftly out of the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Defense successful.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The Wall of Aegis absorbs all damage.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, I instinctively raised the shield to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s this now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s an ambush...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the stunned members behind me, I looked down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sand swept by silver waves lay a crimson spear, limp and discarded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Shinrokgeochang...?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is this here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That fleeting question didn’t last long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Heavenly Spear Wielder Milayel cast [Return].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far away, walking slowly up through the silver waves, something appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Heavenly Spear Wielder Milayel has recovered Shinrokgeochang.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「While battle continues, the power of [Return] slightly increases.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Picking up the spear from the ground, he said to me:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You will not escape, mortal.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’d heard this line countless times when I ran away last time, but this time it felt different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘...Is he crazy?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did this guy really cross the sea to follow me here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavenly Spear Wielder Milayel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Rift guardian appearing in the City of Light, Calheum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first feeling when meeting him again in an unexpected place was surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After calming down, another feeling came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gladness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, this is good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought I’d never see him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You will not escape, mortal.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Milayel say the same phrase tirelessly, I smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Whatever, I’m not running away anymore.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, Elwen was incapacitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, the surroundings were filled with monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn’t have been strange if a grade 2 or higher monster appeared anytime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So we had to rush at full power toward the shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now it’s different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t know if this idiot realizes that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stubbornness ended a long time ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just in time, I got a new shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, so...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Not a bad way to measure combat strength.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I shouted with all my might to the members, waiting for orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Prepare for battle! We’ll kill him here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, it’s not polite to kick a pumpkin that rolled in.\u003C\u002Fp>",1873,"2026-06-05T19:33:16.156Z",1,"novelbin.me","910e4b5b11c58dec39d9122f28e5355e739471ef08415261de905a51ed7eac20","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-541","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-539",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]