[{"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-589":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},1328134,1764,"Chapter 589: Bossrun (2)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-589",589,"\u003Cp>Amelia Rainwales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elite talent capable of using Aura and even possessing the ‘Guide’ aptitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her class is...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Probably something like a Clone Rogue.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, her current level is 8, and she has one empty essence slot. Originally it was full, but she removed one just before descending to the basement first floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Affinity]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An essence of the grade 5 monster Caprabara, granting a passive that prevents monsters from attacking first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was quite useful when she moved alone, but now that she travels with us, it was an unnecessary essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, there was another essence with a similar effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Emily, when we return to the city, remove the Essence of Esgen as well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Essence of Esgen...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why the surprised look? Like I said before, the days of going solo are over.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...I’ll think about it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the [Source of Immortality], even if you bring a priest, you won’t get a proper heal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Why is she so reluctant to remove it?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you have companions, the Essence of Esgen can easily be substituted with potions or other things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why is she so fixated on this essence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘...Maybe she still doesn’t fully trust us?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, that might be the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must have overcome several near-death situations using that skill while alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She probably needs more time to adapt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Fine, think about it. After all, we haven’t really accepted a priest into our clan yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We decided to persuade her ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) gradually and ended the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as we were about to shift the topic to the boss...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So... it seems things were resolved well?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia suddenly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I gave her a questioning look, she cleared her throat and spoke quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“About Misha Kalstein.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, that was what she meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, since I hadn’t explained properly afterwards, she must have been curious about my situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thanks to that, it was resolved well. We confirmed there’s nothing left to hide—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...A confession.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s talk she confessed to Kalstein.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t help but be genuinely flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Judging by your expression, it must be true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“True or not, how do you even know about that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard it from Tersia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From Elwen...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She overheard the conversation when she was looking for you that day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was dumbfounded, mouth agape, when Amelia cautiously asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So... what did you say in reply?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it right to talk about that without Misha’s permission? Despite such doubts, I honestly recounted the events of that day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Amelia had helped me with this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re friends...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, it was wrapped up neatly like that. So you don’t need to worry—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’ll turn into a mud fight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing, just talking to myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words were so meaningful that when I asked what she meant, she wouldn’t answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Avoiding the topic, Amelia changed the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yandel, I’m asking just in case.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice became serious, and I already felt uneasy about what she was going to say—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you like men by any chance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry. I have no prejudice. I’ve met people like that several times in Noark—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is she saying now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watch your words, Amelia Rainwales.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I barely restrained the boiling sensation in my dantian and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I like women. Very much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Oh, I see? Though I didn’t realize it was that much—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So never say that in front of me again. It was more humiliating than when you mistakenly called me ‘Hans.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Sorry. I’ll be careful. It won’t happen again. I swear on my older sister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia’s prompt and sincere apology made me sigh and calm down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hoo...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m not particularly against homosexuality, so why am I this angry?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t know, but Amelia, glancing at me nervously, continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Anyway... that’s a relief.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Relief?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re a noble in this world, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I tilted my head, Amelia averted her gaze for some reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well... no matter what your original world is like... it means it’s okay here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if you like women very much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How on earth did the conversation come to this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t understand, but I gathered my voice from the dantian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even for dear companions, it had to be said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You must scold when it’s necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spirit of Hongik Ingan and Confucianism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A person who inherits both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, a pureblood Korean born into the Joseon royal family’s Lee clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Korea, Korea, and nothing but Korea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, a KKK-Barbarian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s—!!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is something unacceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That—...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was probably the first Confucian shout Amelia had ever heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hastened to explain the meaning of the cry, which is a duty to widely benefit mankind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s what we say when scolding someone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...So, I said something worthy of being scolded?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haha, still not realizing it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could have yelled a threefold curse, but since she’s a companion, I spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. Our royal family doesn’t have such decadent culture.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia feigned surprise at my words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our royal family...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t tell you to avoid burdening you, but my surname ‘Lee’ means I’m descended from the Joseon royal family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re saying you’re royalty?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Yes, a collateral branch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt guilty but it wasn’t a lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s room to interpret it that way in documents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to single-ethnicity traits, some blood mixing is highly likely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Royalty. That’s surprising.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, Amelia accepted it readily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But maybe she had one question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn't you say your country was Korea?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Joseon is already a fallen ancient kingdom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed... So you’re a descendant of a fallen ancient kingdom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uh...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s another way to interpret it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A status that looks somewhat cooler than a commoner A named Lee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now it makes sense why you were so obsessed with survival... It must have been the only way since childhood. You must have had a sense of duty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chose to stay silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But maybe revealing my status sparked her curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia started asking various questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Joseon was a peculiar country. Even royalty couldn’t have multiple wives?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again, I had no reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, Joseon had polygamy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just wives but concubines too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Many of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Polygamy might actually be a deeply rooted social system?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I suddenly thought so but shook my head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, that’s impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current royal family and K-government, inheriting Confucianism, practice monogamy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘...But this world is different?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it, even murder is a capital crime in K-government-ruled Korea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I am a murderer who killed hundreds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But is there any reason to be bound by that?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the demon in my left arm whispered, but I covered my ears and closed my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to make excuses about Confucianism or social systems. I simply grew up in such a world, so I naturally have physiological aversion to such topics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did she notice that expression?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...It must be a sensitive topic for you. Sorry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia apologized again, and since I reacted somewhat sharply, I accepted her apology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, accepting the apology and doubting were separate things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine. But why bring it up suddenly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I asked, Amelia said she just thought I needed advice, then muttered quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t expect it wouldn’t turn into a mud fight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice sounded solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In the end... blood will be spilled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...What are you saying repeatedly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, just talking to myself. Don’t mind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, I do mind even if you say so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the conversation with Amelia that made me ponder what truly fits the KKK spirit, we finally discussed the boss strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can we really just jump down?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We finally arrived at the boss room...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather, the entrance to the boss room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swaaaaaah-!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cliff blowing cold air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below was only darkness like a bottomless abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t be afraid. There’s no fall damage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fall damage...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I kindly explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Amelia didn’t quite understand and seemed a bit reluctant about falling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So I just picked Amelia up and jumped down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A normal person would scream, but Amelia was different. Though she tugged at my hair in resistance, she didn’t utter a single groan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom-!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy impact echoed as we landed at the cliff bottom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, Amelia got off my shoulder and sighed while glaring at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You could be more delicate, why are you always...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What did you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough, barbarian. So where’s the enemy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since she called me barbarian instead of Yandel, she seemed a bit miffed, but that’s a problem for later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’ll come out soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I raised my shield to warn, the whole space trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom-!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A body bigger than most ogres.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three horns growing on its forehead and a cyclopean eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its chest was torn open as if rotten, ribs fully exposed...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slurp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A grotesque tongue flicked out from between.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like it was eyeing prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, such details didn’t really matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘...It doesn’t speak either.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, it had been running away throughout the rift, but now that we’d successfully lured it, it got cocky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get ready, Amelia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re calling me—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are only two of us here anyway.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yandel, mistakes always happen that way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s been a while since she used my real name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is all for your sake—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Behel—laaaaaaaaaaaa!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I activated [Gigantism] before her nagging got longer and charged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I collided and held the enemy, Amelia stopped talking and began her job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Amelia Rainwales cast [Self Replication].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True to a clone rogue, she first summoned clones, then attacked from both sides as if to make up for the lacking numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like twin swordsmen who have perfected their technique over many years, smoothly and naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Amelia Rainwales cast [Asura Form].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She kicked the much larger monster’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Amelia Rainwales cast [Abyssal Power].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using Aura, she slashed through the tough skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to when I came with the mage Raven, the difference was striking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the mage took a long time to land a big shot, Amelia output continuous high DPS like a melee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Because her value is high, her damage expectations are also high.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even calculated by time, Amelia could put in much more damage than Raven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, that’s assuming full DPS output during that time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The biggest problem is resources...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia’s burst damage is second only to Elwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the duration of her damage output is overwhelmingly short. Due to essence combinations, MP runs out quickly...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Having to deal damage alone like now makes this flaw even more apparent.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Self Replication] consumes an enormous amount of MP.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because when clones use skills, the cost increases fivefold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until now, she had survived with the MP boosted by [Abyssal Power]...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is a problem that should have been solved long ago.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only reason this flaw hasn’t surfaced is purely Amelia’s physical prowess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look at this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Amelia Rainwales cast [Switch].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clones only distract, and she hits with the main body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She carefully targets vital points and maintains her own pace to keep MP above a certain level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she only briefly uses costly Aura when needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh-!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long fight, Amelia’s Aura cut the enemy’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she looked exhausted, I would actively intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘To think such a half-developed character can perform like this...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I couldn’t help but grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Defeated Hell Giant Herja. EXP +6”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Guardian defeat bonus. EXP +3”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s always a joy to see companions grow stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>",1896,"2026-06-05T19:33:16.709Z",1,"novelbin.me","8aeaef7e95a5a70f6db1665dc1afcc7a64eb1579869980aa3500f91eafbf699c","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-769","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-768",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]