[{"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-69":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},1327846,1764,"Chapter 69 Barbarian Hero (2)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-69",69,"\u003Cp>Barbarian Hero (2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They must be struggling right now, not having anyone to clear the path. Hand over the Orc Hero's essence to me. I'll take the lead and open the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that I see it, you're just a crazy bastard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My brother glares at me with a cold expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then do I realize one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one to clear the path? What are you talking about? Can't you see those mages over there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talking to this guy is a waste of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a mere member, he doesn't even have the knowledge to make proper judgments...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he doesn't fully grasp the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Half-breed, come over here. I don't want to bear the shame of leaving my sister behind in a dangerous situation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bjo, Bjorn...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I need someone who's easier to talk to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the higher-up who must have been leading the battle against Riakis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'That guy should be able to understand.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, I don't think he'll bring his superior just because I ask nicely, so...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clear my throat first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then I shout with all my might, like a barbarian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't want to die, invest in me! I'll open the way—!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a shout that they can't help but hear, even if they don't want to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief moment, a man comes out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>____________________________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bjorn, son of Yandel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Iraz McGrane, currently holding the position of Vice-Leader of the Dzarwi Clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finishes the introductions in an instant and gets straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell me, Bjorn Yandel. Who told you that we defeated the Orc Hero?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right, as expected, that comes first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I deduced it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deduced it...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, I didn't understand it at first either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would a large clan like this come down to control something like the Orc Encampment?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After carefully piecing together the clues, I reached a conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you really came down here just to hunt Orc Great Warriors, you wouldn't have that much strategic supplies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large clan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they always carry around that many consumables?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, no way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's a limit to everything, and this is beyond that limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless you had another purpose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>5th-grade monster, Orc Hero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a kind of hidden boss that is summoned when you offer 777 Orc Great Warrior magic stones as a sacrifice at the altar in the center of the encampment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That must have been their goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 'Orc Lord', which appears with a very low probability, is something they can't defeat no matter what they do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The reason they had so many supplies was probably to prepare for the possibility of an Orc Lord appearing.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it seems like the Orc Lord didn't appear, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh, you even know that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>McGrane lets out a strange exclamation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there are no further questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, then explain to us why we need you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a single sentence that omits the various questions and curiosities he must still have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's no time to waste, it seems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I sense the scent of an efficiency freak from this man, so I also get straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have the Undying Engraving and the Vampire's essence. For reference, it's the essence from a rift guardian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you can use all three abilities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the fact that a vampire appeared as a rift guardian must be news to him, McGrane just nods once and moves on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have the Corpse Golem's essence. It's not well-known, but the Pain Resistance stat is—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for a long-winded explanation. You're saying you can fight even while drinking potions, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...That's right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So is that all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nod honestly, and he closes his eyes as if to organize his thoughts. As befits someone suspected of being an efficiency freak, it doesn't take long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, that's not bad. No, it's more than excellent compared to those two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a completely different reaction compared to Misha's brother, who looked at me like I was crazy when I said the same thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even reaches a conclusion quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I'll invest in you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vice-Leader! That essence was requested by a noble family—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha's brother shouts something in objection to his decision...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough! We can just say that the essence didn't drop. If we can save even one more person with one essence, it's worth the investment, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instantly dismisses the objection and continues speaking to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, there's one condition. If you survive and escape from this place, you'll join our clan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, no wonder he agreed so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There's no need to think about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I refuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once you join a clan, it's difficult to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's not impossible, but you'll be branded as a traitor who doesn't know gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was even a time when I skipped out on the 'withdrawal fee' in the game and ended up getting ambushed in the labyrinth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this is reality, not a game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why? It's a good offer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't intend to join anyone yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe in the future, if I create my own clan...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there's no need to become a mere member and restrict my future actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, if my life were on the line, it would be a different story...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'But they're in the same situation, right?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a game of chicken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And one where the winner is practically decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My life is on the line, but they're carrying the lives of 23 people on their shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's unfortunate, you're refusing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what's your decision?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I'll give you the essence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe he thinks there's no time to waste on a power struggle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>McGrane cleanly lets go of his lingering thoughts. And he sends someone to bring a box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This is strangely nerve-wracking.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I try to calm myself and slowly open the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are three Orc Heroes that can be summoned with magic stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For your information, each one of them is a named monster with a unique name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, they're higher variants and each possess a troublesome essence. That's why raid-level strategies are essential, even though they're 5th-grade monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And here's the important part...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Danish? Belta? Tarugas? Which one of the three dropped the essence?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These guys, whom I usually call the Orc Three Brothers, each drop a different colored essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danish drops a red essence containing [Battle Cry].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Belta drops a blue essence containing [Banner of Struggle].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Tarugas drops a green essence containing that skill, which is the core of my shield barbarian build.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So which one of the three is it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whew...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I open the box and check the color of the transparent test tube.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Green.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My luck continues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It makes me feel uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_________________________________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The essence of [Orc Hero] seeps into the character’s soul.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Strength increased by +70.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Agility increased by +35.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Fighting Spirit increased by +40.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Physical Resistance increased by +20.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Bone Density increased by +30…….」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_________________________________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Changes occur immediately and in multiple ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are no external changes like with Ainar, but…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clench-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of a physical-type essence, power surges through my body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The increase in strength is needless to say, and the increase in agility has also made my body feel much lighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll be able to move much more nimbly than before, no matter what I do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And most importantly…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Is this because of Fighting Spirit?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I feel an urge to use this power as soon as possible, which is unlike my usual self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, take off your equipment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I suppress the feeling of elation and take off my equipment as instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I’m doing so, someone speaks to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, how did you know? That we received a request.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I didn’t know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…You didn’t know? Then how could you so confidently ask for the essence?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, they wouldn’t have known which of the three essences would drop either, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I assumed they would store it in a test tube and decide who to give it to later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cost of a test tube isn’t a big burden for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, that makes sense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that all you wanted to ask?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s all for now. We don’t have time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as I put the equipment I took off into my backpack and hand it to Misha, McGrane hands me a bundle of scrolls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t bother asking what they are.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I just grab them all and tear them apart with a ‘rip!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character has used Physical Defense Enhancement Scroll.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Physical Resistance temporarily increased by +10.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character has used High-Grade Endurance Enhancement Scroll.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Stamina depletion temporarily reduced.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character has used Energy Regeneration Enhancement Scroll.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Stamina regeneration temporarily greatly increased…….」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「…….」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「…….」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Auras of various colors faintly glow on my skin due to the effects of the scrolls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, drink this too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the scrolls, it’s various potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character has consumed Strength Enhancement Elixir.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Strength temporarily increased by +10.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character has consumed Tears of the Spirit.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「All elemental resistances temporarily increased by +15.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Consumed Basilisk Flask.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Pain Resistance temporarily increased by +15…….」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, is this the power of money?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Honestly, it’s hard to get used to.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, you can’t be like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…I agree.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real doping hasn’t even begun yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As McGrane gives a signal, the support-type explorers start casting their abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Aaron Diflane has cast [Blessing of the Spirit].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character’s Magic Resistance is greatly increased.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Aaron Diflane has cast [Flame of Regeneration].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character’s physical regeneration is greatly increased.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Tarotes Pian has cast [Coffin of Sacrifice].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character’s threat level is greatly increased, and……」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time a new kind of power flows into my body, I feel an indescribable thrill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s like I’ve become an emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it’s still not enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To break through that darkness filled with Riakis’s clones, I need to become more than just an emperor, I need to become a monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now it’s your turn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha’s brother approaches as he gestures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he can’t say it in front of the vice-leader, he seems displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, it’s the same for both of us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter what ability he absorbs, his will be the most helpful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To make a rational decision, personal feelings need to be discarded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, I bite Misha’s brother’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Keugh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hard enough to taste the fishy blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character has cast [Blood Lord].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vampire’s active skill, [Blood Lord].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect is simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Temporarily absorbs Tailon Kaltstein’s passive skill [Unholy One].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When directly sucking blood, you can randomly absorb one of the target’s skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems you took that one, judging by the change in your eye color.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know that without you telling me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Unholy One].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a passive skill that reduces the maximum number of essences you can absorb by 1 but increases the performance of all active skills by 1.5 times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re quite lucky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although I wholeheartedly agree, I wish he wouldn’t say such things. It makes me feel like something equally shitty will happen later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then shall we begin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I slowly visualize and activate the skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skill I acquired through the Orc Hero’s essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character has cast [Gigantification].」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground suddenly becomes distant, and the people around me shrink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Character’s size increases, and threat level and physical stats increase proportionally.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s Barbarian Hero Mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s attention is drawn to my majestic form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, my…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s… a monster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a sign of respect, McGrane takes off his cloak and his adjutant’s and hands them to me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…It would be best to at least cover yourself with these.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I agree and quickly take them and wrap them around my waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now I’m ready to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s only about 30 minutes left. Can you do it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can I do it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I barely manage to contain the overflowing power and shout,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Behel—laaaaaaaaaa!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing is impossible for me right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>____________________________________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Bjorn Yandel」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level: 3\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Physical: 310 (New +155) \u002F Mental: 104 (New +12) \u002F Ability: 115\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Item Level: 683\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Total Combat Index: 695.75 (New +167)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acquired Essences: Corpse Golem - Rank 7 \u002F Vampire (Guardian) - Rank 5 \u002F Orc Hero - Rank 5\u003C\u002Fp>",2004,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","c498908e2ba15905d6f93cb3d7291be8e2b99b7e995027c6e006e83141a21bd2","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-70","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-68",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]