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Finally, a worthy opponent to show off my skills!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the Grade 3 monster appeared, Ibaekho’s team tank, Lek Aures, stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uoooooooh—!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a fierce roar, his bones and muscles rapidly swelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like when I use [Giant Form].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Lek Aures cast [Blood of the Giant].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An active transformation skill of the Deep Sea Giant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This skill is very similar to [Giant Form] in that the body enlarges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But while [Giant Form] focuses mainly on ‘threat level,’ [Blood of the Giant] primarily boosts raw physical stats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, being a Grade 3 essence, the stat increases are much higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It has a fatal drawback.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the body grows, he can’t wear proper equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this is also a drawback of [Giant Form].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unlike [Giant Form], [Blood of the Giant] does not apply the [Unification] effect of the Immortal Mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So that’s why the team’s protector always went shirtless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since his growth method is very similar to mine, I quickly noticed familiar details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his huge size, his tights—underwear-style and reaching down to his thighs—were intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Magic stretchy underwear.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something I once wore myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before getting [Unification], my tights tore every time I used [Giant Form], and later, my underwear melted because of the [Acidic Secretion].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So equipment is taken out of the pocket dimension after transforming.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded as I saw the enlarged Aures pull a massive shield and an enormous mace from thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Yeah, shield and mace is the way to go.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For muscle-brutes like us, blunt weapons like these work much better than blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wahahahaha!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps to draw aggro, Aures dashed to the front and drove the mace straight into the monster’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wham-!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swinging speed and the heavy sound suggested that even a Grade 5 monster could have its neck snapped with one blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster was officially Grade 3.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kraaaang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of dealing effective damage, it only enraged the beast further, making it howl even more ferociously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, it was expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he can’t wear armor, as a tank he’d have to rely on pure stats for physical resistance and magic defense in his essence setup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Anyway, with this damage, he’s definitely a pure tank.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How about his tanking skills?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was confirmed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Vaiterion cast [Bite].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its hand, equipped with teeth, grotesquely grew large and latched onto Aures’ shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha! Monster attack! This tickles, not even close to hurting me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemingly unharmed, Aures laughed heartily and lifted the Vaiterion like a wrestler before slamming it onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kraaaang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being a Grade 3 monster,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to endure that strength and only get a scratch from being bitten directly on the shoulder was impressive toughness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘...Higher level than I thought.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was impressed but also understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It makes sense he’d be able to hang out with Ibaekho at this level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sshhhhh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the small scratch on his shoulder was quickly healed by the healer Jaina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Belvev Ruinjes cast Grade 3 offensive magic [Windmoon].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crescent-shaped spell flew and severed one of the monster’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Layton Briot cast [Seal Verse].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A translucent arrow, shot without notice, pierced the monster’s body and emitted light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crackle, crackle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light transformed into chains that wrapped and bound the monster completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「All of Vaiterion’s supernatural abilities are temporarily sealed.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow, it ate that essence?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is one of the hardest Grade 2 essences to obtain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Insane.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grade 3 monsters are generally treated as raid mobs by most explorers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet here they were easily handling one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was finally convinced these guys were at the absolute top of their game—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Baron.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, while I was watching the battle with such an evaluation,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How about you finish it off?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ibaekho quietly spoke to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, don’t just watch from the back—show us what you can do...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, just as he’s curious about me, I’m curious about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing that, I stepped forward coolly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, since we’d be spending time together, I couldn’t keep hiding my skills forever...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘...If I want to claim a share of the loot, I have to contribute.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character cast [Transcendence].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The next skill used will be enhanced.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After linking [Transcendence] with [Giant Form],\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Step aside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, uh... yes, sir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aures stepped back, looking somewhat awkward looking up at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, there must be over a meter height difference here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But that’s not the important part.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just big and dumb, but wielding the No.87 Crawling Demon Crusher, which became even bigger thanks to the [Unification] effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I raised it up to shoulder height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character cast [Swing].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I showcased my signature skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it lacked flashy light or swirling wind effects,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>its impact was definite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because, come on—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who wouldn’t expect this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter I’m a tank,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the monster is Grade 3,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kraaang-!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this gear and skill, plus the monster’s abilities sealed, failing to kill it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Grrr...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? Why didn’t it die in one hit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bit embarrassed, I quickly hit [Swing] three or four more times, and finally the monster staggered and stopped moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the brief, fierce violence ended, a meaningful exclamation came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, a tank putting out that much damage?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, it was praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ibaekho teasing his comrades like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our warrior wouldn’t have killed it in twenty hits. Baron, want to join our team? I’ll kick him out. Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Baekho! What kind of talk is that! I’ve followed you trusting only Baekho, but now even the lord treats me like a traitor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe he has a delicate personality despite his size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aures shouted, apparently hurt by Ibaekho’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Despite everything, they seem to get along pretty well.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ignored their bickering and looked down at the now motionless Vaiterion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It feels a little weird.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the labyrinth, bodies turning to light and disappearing signified a kill. Without that effect, it doesn’t really feel like it’s dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feels like it could get up at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Getting used to this will take time.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, unlike in the labyrinth, we have to confirm kills thoroughly here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we think it’s dead and leave it, it might suddenly get up and attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In many ways, it’s less convenient than the labyrinth...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Well, that’s both a drawback and an advantage.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Havelion! You know how to butcher monsters, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then hurry and take only the profitable byproducts. Take the claws separately and give them to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the fight, I immediately asked the GM to handle the butchering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For reference, claws don’t mean ordinary beast claws, but the teeth on the monster’s hands...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Ibaekho stopped teasing his comrades and spoke to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why do you take the claws, Baron?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they’re one of the materials for the level 8 mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Honestly, I hesitated to say that plainly, so I paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ibaekho smirked slyly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, so it’s because of the mark materials? But only the Berserker and Immortal need these claws, and you probably won’t get the Berserker mark...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It must be the Immortal Mark? Since you’re still at level 7 if you’re gathering this. Ah, wait, does that mean you can wear equipment and use [Giant Form] because of the mark? Thanks to the [Unification] at level 5 or so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ha, that’s why I hate these guys who came from games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Ibaekho’s teasing didn’t stop there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow... so that’s how it’s judged? Interesting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I probably know roughly what essences you have. Maybe I should find a compliant barbarian later and raise him just like you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Baekho...? I... I’m right here listening to all this...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh? Then plug your ears.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I doubt he was serious about making a replica of me, but it was unpleasant to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Synergies between essences, or between essences and items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, people call that ‘arcane’ and keep it secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because those are all valuable assets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, Baron, just joking. Oh, and those claws? Take as many as you want.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the discomfort, I made sure to gather everything carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Anyway, if I get two more, I’ll have all the materials for the level 8 mark.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s no rush to punish Ibaekho yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I wait, that time will definitely come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he dares not to make such jokes in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, everyone, what are you waiting for? If you’re done looting, let’s move out!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the Noark settlement, we headed northwest and kept moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We encountered monsters about once or twice an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘They said there are fewer than in the labyrinth, but here it really feels that way.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After fighting so often, I started to understand why Ibaekho said the monsters outside the walls were much smarter than labyrinth monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They seemed to have their own hunting strategies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t just charge blindly; they used terrain and objects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would target us when resting or test us by chasing, only to give up ambushes and turn their backs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, in groups, leaders would strategically command battles the whole time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘...It really feels wild.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like each one was an upper variant worthy of being called a ‘Named’ monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Differences even in size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some had large scars, and some limped due to aftereffects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All unlike the uniform monsters in the labyrinth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, let’s rest here today! Do whatever you want, but be back here by 7 a.m.! Okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As we wrapped up today’s journey and prepared to camp a bit away from Ibaekho’s group, noises came from their side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wahaha! Jaina! Wahahaha! Hahaha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Enough, Aures.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean enough? You burned all the precious food! Hahahahaha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite traveling with them for days, Ibaekho’s group was friendlier and more cheerful than I expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, that was mostly because Aures, the warrior, was the mood maker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Even Ibaekho’s grinning. He said he wouldn’t get attached to comrades.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Hm? Where are you going?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just nothing to do...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As we were finishing camp preparations, the GM left my side and approached Ibaekho’s team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And naturally blended in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We prepared a lot of food, there’s leftovers, would you like some?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! Really? Thanks! Our chef made it so we almost got fat! Haha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wondered if the reclusive GM had this kind of outgoing side, but hearing their conversation, it was just information gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see. I had no idea. I never would have guessed you’re from Noark.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, is that so?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, but I think I’ve heard stories about a fearsome warrior guarding the gates of Noark.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wahaha! That’s an exaggeration!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The GM kept the mood light and eagerly absorbed the information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn’t last long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can I ask something I’m curious about?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ask anything!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why is this team five people instead of six?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as that question came up, the mood suddenly froze and silence fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? Is that really a question that deserves such a reaction?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I had no idea why, so I listened even more closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hm? Why do you all have that expression?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lek Aures, a member of Ibaekho’s team, looked confused as if he didn’t understand the situation, and at the same time,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, I think so.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ibaekho and the archer had a short exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re not monsters. They’re humans.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...What kind of situation is this?\u003C\u002Fp>",1987,"2026-06-05T19:33:18.642Z",1,"novelbin.me","3459b329ce923d117c87ae96b5dfcbb805d1070cd1f0980ddc61058739a390f6","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-668","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-666",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]