[{"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-63":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},1327840,1764,"Chapter 63 Cabin (2)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-63",63,"\u003Cp>Cabin (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cabin (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Day 8 of being lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, while wandering aimlessly through the Witch's Forest, we hadn't encountered any other explorer groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even considering the area's characteristics, it wouldn't be strange to run into someone...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, upon closer examination, it wasn't that unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First of all, the Witch's Forest is vast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, the resident population itself is small since it's not used as a main hunting ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, we were just wandering around aimlessly, not even heading towards the central area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Besides, by now, anyone who was going to pass through would have already done so.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, I thought that as the 3rd floor's closing time approached, some explorers aiming for the 4th floor would come in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's common to test the waters like that when going up floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Then are these guys trying to go up to the 4th floor too?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, it seems highly likely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, that doesn't mean we can trust them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A barbarian and a beastman? Don't tell me it's just the two of you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as I assessed them as soon as I saw them, they also figured us out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, it would be strange, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A 2-person team wandering around the 3rd floor, and the Witch's Forest at that, not the 1st or 2nd floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man who seems to be the leader of the 5-person team comes to a conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You guys, did you get separated from your team?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I admit it readily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bluffing is fine, but only when there's something to back it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the first place, saying otherwise in this pathetic state would just make me look strange, and what could I gain by insisting that it's not true?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, I still need to be careful even though I admitted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh! Bjorn! Are we saved now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be quiet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I push Misha, who's already making a fuss, behind me and block the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I subtly raise my shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be so wary. We're not bad people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged human woman steps forward from the other side and smiles kindly at my actions, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have sons and daughters your age in the city. I understand why you're worried, but don't be. You must be tired, so come here—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I refuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have sons and daughters?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It actually makes them seem more dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having children to feed means they have a clearer motive to make money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bjo, Bjorn, why are you doing this? They might help us...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Be quiet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to act when encountering other explorers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I've been thinking about this a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conclusion at the time was to ask for help first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Promising some kind of reward and asking them to just take us out of the forest would be a reasonable deal for them too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'To make a deal, I need to know what kind of people they are.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Verification comes first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Bjorn, son of Yandel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're a cautious one. I'm Hans Stov. I'm the scout in our team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader of the opposing side exchanges names with me as I reveal my identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem is...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your name is... Hans?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, it's a common name, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's what I'm saying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are there so many Hanses in the world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One point deduction because the name is ominous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name is Anuman Bate. I run a general store with my husband in the city—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I cut off the woman's rambling about her personal information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's no way to verify in the labyrinth whether what she's saying is true, and we don't have much time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether we'll receive help or not...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We need to make a decision quickly either way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Two warriors, two archers, and one scout.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I quickly scan them from head to toe, checking their approximate strength, as well as their faces, expressions, tone of voice, and atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there's no need to meticulously examine them one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, intuition can make a more accurate judgment than anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The experiences and data accumulated in my subconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Misha.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, I make a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's no guarantee that this is the right answer, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will you follow my decision?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need for long explanations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha answers briefly to my question that omits a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, I've got her consent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's stop with the introductions, we'll be on our way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On your way? Didn't you guys need our help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's true, but my instincts are screaming that you guys are dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On second thought, it seems like we don't. Come on, Misha, let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, if that's what you guys want, I have no reason to stop you. Be on your way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okay, then we've got their permission too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slowly step back, covering my body with my shield, while still keeping my eyes on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's when...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hear a familiar whooshing sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And before my brain can even process it, my body reacts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I tilt my head to the side, and an arrow grazes past my ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, how the hell did they do that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrow came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the archers should be in front of us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mrs. Bate, what the hell are you doing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the members of the opposing party shouts at the archer woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So it wasn't a pre-arranged agreement?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman who said she had sons and daughters our age no longer speaks softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You idiots! Didn't you see the equipment that guy has? It's Laetium equipment! Do you even know how much it's worth if we sell it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"B, but they're fellow explorers...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, if you can't do it, stay out of it. Do you see that backpack? It's an expandable backpack. Something you can't buy even if you work your ass off for a year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it true that she ran a general store with her husband?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This woman has a good eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although I don't have the guts to compliment her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, I can't do it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then those who can't, stay out of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm in. It's not my first time, and I'm not well-off enough to pass up free money.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They quickly reach an agreement among themselves, probably former explorers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I watch them intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha grabs my sleeve with a worried expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bjo, Bjorn... shouldn't we run away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have a scout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Running away now wouldn't get us far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It should be coming soon...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll, kill, you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'There it is.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I smile bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only reason I was trying to make a decision quickly, whether it would turn out good or bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Cannibalo appears from the darkness, the group of explorers who were about to target us flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ca, Cannibalo?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are there two of them at the same time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, we're on Day 8 of being lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You guys might have just arrived, but we've already reached level 10 of [Witch's Eye].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Misha, now's the time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I grab Misha with one arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And with my other hand, I hold up my shield and charge forward, not backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Cannibalo has cast [Tracking Arrow].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Cannibalo has cast [Tracking Arrow].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I see the Cannibalo on the right nocking an arrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I dash forward even faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barbarian's dynamic vision recognizes that two arrows have been shot simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there's no need to worry about my exposed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, there are others to block for me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, ah! Block it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wh, what the hell are these guys!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment I push through the opposing group with the barbarian's brute strength, I hear screams from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's from the kid who said he couldn't do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aak!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, you got hit, huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kind people always go first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kwaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ack! Fuck, my foot!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explosions erupt one after another from the direction of the Cannibalos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a quick glance, it seems Hans D, who was flustered by my charge and tried to create distance, accidentally stepped on a Mana Mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Stov!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Okay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aggro seems to have completely shifted to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Misha, you run now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I put down Misha, who I was holding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I run forward without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you all doing! Forget about those guys, let's take care of the monsters first—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This should be enough to buy us some time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>______________________________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Dungeon and Stone] is a roguelike game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once you die, that's it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your character disappears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it's just a game in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can just create a new character, get new equipment, and...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the first place, the main content of this game is to use the information you learned from previous playthroughs to reach higher floors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In [Dungeon and Stone], death is commonplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what if the world of the game were reality?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Character regeneration is impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything you see, hear, and learn in this life becomes meaningless the moment you die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in that sense…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Bjorn, how did you know? That those people would do that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Intuition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We were lucky this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the judgment made by my subconscious in a split second turned out to be the right answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha is shocked when she realizes the truth, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Intuition?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, she seemed to think there was a clear reason why she agreed to follow my lead without any questions earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The leader of that group was named Hans, wasn't he?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't like that name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyway, it's a good thing we escaped safely thanks to that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's true, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha trails off with a slightly uncomfortable expression and changes the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, I never dreamed that kind-looking woman would suddenly change like that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha shudders slightly, perhaps remembering the woman who glared at us and shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman's quick change of attitude seems to have been quite shocking to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I say briefly, hoping it will be of some comfort,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe she really was a kind person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? What do you mean—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we hadn't looked weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if we hadn't had expensive items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we had met in the city instead of the labyrinth...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That woman might have remained in our memories as a kind person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she was the one who nocked and drew her arrow faster than anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't understand... how can she not be kind just because we look weak...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Misha, why did you enter the labyrinth?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, because I need to make money...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's the same for them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Money is a means of protecting yourself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially in this world where you're executed if you can't pay your taxes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That woman must have had many things to protect besides her own life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I feel like I'm learning a lot on this expedition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then move faster. They might be tracking us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We increase our speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after some time...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contrary to our worries, they don't show up even after an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Even though they were attacked first, they wouldn't have all been defeated by two Cannibalos... Did something else happen?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, that seems like a reasonable assumption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe Hans, the scout who stepped on the Mana Mine, was seriously injured, hindering their pursuit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever the reason, we've safely overcome one crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I hope this is the end of it...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even while hoping for that, I gather my resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let's not let our guard down until the very end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As always.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The worst things always happen when you're careless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>________________________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Day 13 of being lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's 7:00 PM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, exactly 53 hours left until the labyrinth closes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bjorn, I found it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We discover a tree that leads to a cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light emanating from it seems a bit faded, indicating that it's been a while since the entrance was formed, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is more than enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s fine.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ve at least avoided the worst-case scenario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we can just rest for about four hours, we can endure the remaining two days with mental strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, the possibility of us returning safely has increased significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character enters the Witch’s Cabin.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every second of rest is precious, so we immediately place our hands on the tree and enter the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scenery beyond is the same as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scent of grass and flowers fills the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quiet chirping of crickets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of leaves rustling in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn it…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, there’s one thing that’s out of place in this peaceful scenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Current number of occupants: 5」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Entrance is closed.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previous occupants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, those who discovered this cabin before us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bjorn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I cover Misha’s mouth and quickly scan the surroundings with my eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘One on the bed, one on the chair, and one on the grass.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there might be blind spots due to the angle from the window…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, it’s safe to assume there are three of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The maximum occupancy for the cabin is five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This is troublesome.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I slowly approach the man who is sleeping on the grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at that moment…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if by chance, the man turns over in his sleep, facing us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I didn’t expect to meet him again here…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a surprisingly familiar face.\u003C\u002Fp>",2193,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","0bff528e745dde385cdaf2ab036ed7d44c63ed54bc0157248c90f094aee4daa1","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-64","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-62",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]