[{"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-562":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},1328089,1764,"Chapter 562: Destination (2)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-562",562,"\u003Cp>Jerome Saintred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I get rid of him, there’s a high chance all the problems will be solved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They say the flap of a butterfly’s wings can create a distant typhoon. Since he is a key figure in the precognitive dream, removing him would cause a major change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘How do I get rid of him?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plan to secretly take him somewhere isolated and quietly deal with him together with my comrades was close to impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only would he never die so easily...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[He probably didn’t actually die. He’ll awaken in the royal palace.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During my past journey, I saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jerome’s body shattered into particles of light like a fly at Auril Gavis’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also had some guess about that power’s nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Eblus.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Grade 2 monster guarding one of the 8th floor’s rifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And one of his active skills is...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘[Heretic Altar].’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When used, an ‘altar’ is created at the location, one of the few ‘revival devices’ in Dungeon & Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he dies, he always resurrects at the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For reference, only one altar can be created, and it is destroyed after being used three times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, in other words...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Even if I assassinate him, once he returns to the city, he’ll be deemed a traitor and executed.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The royal family likely entrusted Jerome Saintred with command of the expedition partly because of this skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the worst case, he could survive alone and return to the city with information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Hah... Why does he have to have such a skill.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This situation makes me think we’re playing a game or something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I continued to think about ways to get rid of Jerome Saintred, but no good method came to mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather, I only pictured the scene where the precognitive dream comes true after a failed attempt to kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Seriously... Is this how it’s going to happen?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe nothing will happen if I just stay still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when such thoughts began to arise—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two knocks and voices came from beyond the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come out, Yandel. It’s time for your shift.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right, for now, I’ll just get on with my work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day, two days, three days...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time flowed like a river and the rainy season finally ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As always, a brief rainbow appeared and vanished, and the expedition’s recording crystal caught the scene perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After half a day’s rest for the mages who had suffered greatly during the rainy season,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From now on, we will enter the island!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having spent several days on the ship, we finally landed and began serious exploration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like how Jeju Island is called Samdado because of its wind, women, and stones, Chief Island just after the rainy season had two things in abundance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Monster group spotted ahead!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mutated individuals!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And tens of thousands of mana stones scattered all over the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If this scene became known outside, there’d be an uproar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shouldn’t the royal family control this much mana stone? This means we could regularly obtain this much every month...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha. That’s true from our perspective, but would the royal family be satisfied with just this? They probably earn way more from the checkpoints.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Jerome, who said he wasn’t interested in mana stones despite the overwhelming wealth, frowned and warned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If anyone tries to steal secretly, they will be severely punished, so mages in charge of collection must be careful not to make mistakes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geez, weren’t they saying they weren’t here to make money?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, the huge amount of mana stones boosted the expedition’s morale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, when the royal family sends troops into the labyrinth, it’s customary to distribute mana stone income as they see fit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We must make more achievements on this mission.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The rewards might change accordingly. I already had a magic tool I wanted to buy, so this is perfect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The members were happily dreaming of a bright future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Jerome focused more on the mission, carefully collecting the scattered mana stones along the route but moving on the shortest path toward the goal...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Baron, is this the right place?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Definitely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, we arrived at the entrance of Chief Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, no matter how much we looked under the hidden trees at the entrance, we only saw blocked land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on? Could they have noticed our presence?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know yet. Usually, after the rainy season, when monsters decrease, they come ashore and roam the island collecting mana stones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, then we should wait for now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, even if they noticed us, they will have to come up eventually. They rely on mana stones as staple food.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they don’t want to starve, they can’t just hide under the village forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Form a siege formation centered around this tree!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jerome then surrounded the village entrance and ordered indefinite standby. Meanwhile, he formed a special squad to collect the ownerless mana stones scattered around the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This special squad consisted of agile explorers with fast movement and mages who could swiftly gather mana stones...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir... will you be alright until I return...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry. I’ll take good care of Tersia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia and Elwen were also drafted from our Squad 4.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wanted to block it somehow but couldn’t overrule the commander’s authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had the right to command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is separate from accommodating the baron. Once affiliated with our expedition, even temporarily, no differentiation in duties can be made.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time Amelia and Elwen left for the special squad, my heart pounded, but nothing happened during the two days it took to gather all mana stones on the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Tomorrow will be day three since the rainy season ended...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe because monsters decreased?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We surrounded the trees and waited for them to appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expedition members enjoyed ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) peace after a long time, but to me, the time felt like the calm before the storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yandel, why are you staring so intently?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t you see? I’m on guard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fixing my gaze on the tree, I answered, and Raven chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geez, I’m not joking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So why did you come here? The mages’ place should be over there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s nothing to do anyway. Research on materials obtained from the library is finished.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finished? Did you find anything?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No. The opposite. We finally admitted there’s nothing to be gained from these materials and ended the research.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was true or not, Raven came beside me and babbled about things he wanted to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe the best achievement from the library was that summoning book itself. Its name’s origin, for example. It clearly described monster characteristics that no research had revealed before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, I knew you’d love that the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s with that sulky expression? This is a huge achievement! The academic world will be in an uproar when it gets out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Why should I care if the academic world floods or riots?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Answering indifferently, Raven sensed my boredom and changed the topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way... you said those monsters are called humans, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Suddenly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not suddenly. I’ve been curious since I first heard about them. What kind of individuals could they be? Oh, I’m curious about the chief who claims to be a dragon knight. Is it really him? If so, I have a lot of questions. It’s hard to find records from those days now...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought he brought up a common topic, but I still found no fun in chatting with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it, that’s always been the case with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tends to talk at length.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Raven...! Behind, behind...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Startled, Raven turned around late and clenched his fist in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geez, what’s he planning with those tiny hands?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh, annoying. Being a baron and all. Are you a kid?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The third magic corps deputy commander and acting like this? Aren’t you too naive?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...I was a fool to worry about a human.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not human, I’m a barbarian. That’s a sensitive subject for me, so please be careful—.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah! Enough! I’m leaving now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven huffed and returned to his spot, and I watched with a chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was quite a productive conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension was a bit eased, making it more pleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s always been quite fun to tease—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ma, master!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning my head toward the voice, I saw Auyen running, sweating profusely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thousand thoughts rushed through my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Trouble! Big trouble!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What on earth happened?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was there an accident?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the village entrance is here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could there be another entrance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While a storm of guesses ran through my mind, Auyen Rockrove delivered unexpected news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lady Tersia! Lady Tersia is trying to kill a mage in the expedition! Please stop her!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I rushed to where the incident occurred and saw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t stop me!! I’m going to kill her. Kill her. Kill her...!! I’m going to kill her...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elwen screamed as if losing her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Amelia tightly held Elwen, trying to calm her down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Ugh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mage cowered behind a knight, terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the knights drew their swords, aiming to protect the mage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frozen, I stared blankly at the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though I didn’t know the details, somehow...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Her hair...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elwen had short hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The incident’s cause was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half of temporary Squad 4, including Elwen, was on perimeter guard duty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During that time, a monster approached from a vague location, and we fought alongside Squad 1, who shared the boundary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I-it was a mistake! It was a mistake! No one got hurt, after all...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mage in Squad 1 miscalculated a magical orbital trajectory, and the wind magic struck Elwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An unexpected attack from an ally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, she ducked quickly and avoided it, but her flowing hair was cut off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Really damn unlucky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you... okay...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“C-Calm down...! Do you not realize this harms the baron too?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yandel! Do something! Stop her now...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia’s words snapped me out of my daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Elwen changed to a short hairstyle, there was no immediate execution ceremony here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, calm the situation and think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I approached,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re... here...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elwen looked around frantically, saw me, screamed, and covered her face, then collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No! Don’t, don’t look!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uh... was calming her a success?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought so, turning my head away as she requested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something blue moved between the dense trees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was I seeing things?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The village entrance was that way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly my mind blanked, but my mouth opened and shouted the only thing I could say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s an ambush!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They came out of the village.\u003C\u002Fp>",1753,"2026-06-05T19:33:16.709Z",1,"novelbin.me","88d80bbd55d9d6db3889fb465d885a4a2adb4d6f506fc73c3a91d8e6ed43cc74","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-563","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-561",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]