[{"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-703":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},1327930,1764,"Chapter 703","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-703",703,"\u003Cp>“Anyway, so what exactly happened between you and that guy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked again, and I hesitated for a moment. Was it right to tell her about the records I saw there? After all, they couldn’t be changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would it just make her troubled for no reason? That thought kept me silent at first, but it didn’t take long for my mindset to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was just one thing I learned from watching Ibaekho.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Emily, there’s something you need to hear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t have to carry the whole world alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, I told Amelia about the ‘record’ Auril Gavis showed me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The evil spirit from another world ‘———’ lost three comrades and only then realized the path they must take.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Losing three comrades in the future. After hearing this, Amelia didn’t question the absolute nature of the ‘record’ at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s because she had experienced it firsthand with me. We had fallen into the past and changed history by running all over and enduring countless hardships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Beating it the same way as before... it seems difficult.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence to organize her thoughts, Amelia was the first to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think the same. To use that method, you’d have to deceive yourself. Not be the clueless kid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I nodded in agreement, and Amelia muttered quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Though you weren’t really a clueless kid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s that supposed to mean? She was smart for her age, but compared to now, she was still clueless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I chuckled recalling the cute baby Amelia after a long time, when she suddenly asked seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But are the future records certain?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You said no exact time was mentioned. I wondered if it might already be a ‘record’ that has happened.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Riol Warb Dwalki. Starting with that mage, haven’t you lost many comrades so far? Of course, even counting them all won’t reach three fingers...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe they meant the three who influenced you most.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a plausible hypothesis, if not for Auril Gavis’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Judging from how the records are inscribed on the record stones, this too is surely one event.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply put, it’s not counted one by one, but three people dying in one ‘event.’ At least judging from past patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t believe anything is 100%. But the old man who gathered hundreds of fragments said it, so it wasn’t easy to dismiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently Amelia felt the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Then it’s highly likely a record that hasn’t happened yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia resumed her serious gaze and began speculating various possibilities. Her most novel opinion was this:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It definitely said ‘loss,’ right? If so, there’s room for interpretation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it literally meant losing comrades, it could also end with no one dying...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How nice would it be if that really happened...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how much I hope, the ominous feeling wouldn’t leave my mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The many past experiences I had were already telling me in intuition: it won’t happen that way. Ominous feelings always prove true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Yandel?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, sorry. I was just thinking. Thanks for your opinions. They all made sense. But I still think it’s better to prepare for the worst rather than the best.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you mean prepare measures assuming three die?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Though I don’t know if there’s a way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia said nothing to my pessimistic and resigned words. Understandably, no matter how much we struggled, the ‘record’ would happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whap!Amelia flicked my forehead. It didn’t hurt, and I thought her finger must hurt more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Why did she suddenly hit me?’ I looked down, puzzled, and saw Amelia’s somewhat angry face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you giving up already?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bjorn Yandel, wasn’t it you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When even I gave up on myself back then, you were the one who never gave up until the very end and made a way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia grabbed my shoulder and brought her face close. Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So don’t ever make that expression again, Bjorn Yandel. To that clueless kid, you were a hero who could do anything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, my body trembled for some reason. It was a strange feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people of the city called me a hero, silently expecting much from me when things were tough, which always felt burdensome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, the word ‘hero’ didn’t feel burdensome. Although it was somewhat embarrassing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know well enough that I’m not a hero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still. Somehow. Though my poor words can’t explain well.Thump!I felt like I could do anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like I could do anything. Unfortunately, that feeling didn’t last long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Um... sir...? Are you awake...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Ahem ahem!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, that was close.***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starting with Erwen, the other comrades woke one by one, and the conversation with Amelia was temporarily paused. In the end, I couldn’t even bring up the second record.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[·········The day Noni burned, the evil spirit ‘———’ was betrayed by trusted comrades.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The record that made me interpret betrayal by trusted comrades on the day Zod Karnon burned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Maybe it’s better not to say.’ The timing was off today, so I didn’t get to talk about it, but maybe it’s better I keep this one to myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, I’m not even sure my interpretation is correct...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘And even if it is, can this be changed?’ This seems even harder than the previous case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you knew who would betray you, what could you do? No matter how much you treat or persuade in advance, they wouldn’t change their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were that easy, it wouldn’t be recorded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘It’s already complicated enough, no need to add this.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it wasn’t the right time to talk now, I decided to think more about whether to discuss it openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s always a priority in everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Looks like I woke everyone up by accident...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to Erwen freaking out when he found me awake, soon all the comrades who were sleeping had woken up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Biii-jorn—!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, yeah, Ainar. Nice to see you too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you feeling okay? You didn’t snore and slept like you were dead, so everyone was worried.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m fine now. Just tired, don’t worry, Kaislan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Glad you’re safe, captain. The ladies... no, everyone was worried about you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But, Auyan. You seem to have gained some weight?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so? Sorry...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to apologize. You look better now. Keep eating well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging greetings and small talk breathlessly, I quieted the group down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how close, this kind of thing needs to be said clearly. I addressed all members of our Anabada clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, I want to say sorry! I’m really sorry for making you come outside the dangerous city walls because of me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At my sincere apology, Kaislan, a knight-turned-explorer, smiled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to be sorry. We’re all explorers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If there’s a chance to explore outside the walls, you’d better run for it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>James Kalla echoed Kaislan teasingly. Both were former commanders of an organization, so they knew how to ease the mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, I needed to say what had to be said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And thank you! If not for you, things could have been really dangerous. Thanks to you, I’m alive!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I bowed, laughter broke out nearby. Hmm, they didn’t seem to be mocking me...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Why are you laughing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At my question, Lilis Marone shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even though you said you’re grateful, the looks on the enemies’ faces we saw then were priceless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right! Everyone was about to pass out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard from the mage engineer they fought for hours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bjorn is the invincible strongest great warrior!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Maybe because we hadn’t met in a while? Seeing members paint gold on my face somehow made me feel awkward but comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Attention everyone! I’m not done talking yet!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quieting the crowd again, Bersil spoke on behalf of everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You don’t have to apologize or thank. It’s only natural.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uh... thanks for that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m not here to apologize or say thanks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We already did that earlier, no need to repeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really? Then... are you going to have a meeting about the future?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, yes, that’s necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re wrong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wasn’t going to start the meeting right away. These people came all the way outside the dangerous city walls looking for me. It would be rude to just settle with a few words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what are you going to do...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Loot distribution.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t we get a lot this time? Besides this, we have many other things! I’ll lay them all out, so if you need anything, just say!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Use sparingly, share, swap, and reuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is the spirit of our clan.***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The loot distribution lasted longer than expected. Most of the loot we got this time was in kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I also have things I don’t use. I want to put them into the common pool, so if anyone needs them, use them...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? Then me too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have a few too...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only the loot but also individuals began pulling out unused items one by one, and the scale grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When everything was arranged, it reminded me of a small marketplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s unusual...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s unusual?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just all these scenes. What clan anywhere would have members so freely putting out their own stuff? These would sell for a high price.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm... that makes sense. I haven’t lived clan life, so I don’t know well, but Bersil had been ◈ Nоvеlіgһт ◈ (Continue reading) in medium-large clans, so it felt even stranger to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, maybe it’s natural since the leader is unusual?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you saying? Go check if there’s anything you need.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I was already planning to.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, even Bersil entered the marketplace and started picking items, and I watched those comrades from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, what now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amelia, who had paused conversation when Erwen woke, came to my side and spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, maybe you should just look at stuff for now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After hearing that, do you think I could focus on looking?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uh... that’s true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you have any guesses about the situation? If three are to die, it’s probably dangerous. Unlike you, I don’t know much about outside the walls.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately or not, the first thing that came to my mind after hearing the question was:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The truly terrifying monster.] The one Ibaekho said appears outside the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It seems to have no habitat. Wherever you go, it eventually appears. Every time it shows up, it kills thousands helplessly...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from its terror, I only know one thing about that monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more people are around and the longer you stay outside the walls, the more likely it is to appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whooshhhhh!Like a tier lord who appears when conditions are met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ‘Anabada Market’ held at midnight lasted longer than expected and ended only when dawn broke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘This method isn’t bad.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t like everyone got core items, but every member was able to upgrade at least one or two pieces of equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘The clan’s strength probably increased by about 5% just by this market...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, I hesitated because the distribution felt like voluntary sharing, but I’m glad we chose this method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seems like we can hold markets again later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe... It’s a new kind of distribution, but I like it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“More importantly, isn’t it fun? Sharing things each other need. It somehow feels like we’re getting closer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe this will become our clan’s tradition someday.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone praised the idea, so it seemed we could keep having the Anabada Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, I have to keep in mind advice from James Kalla, the former deputy leader of a large clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But if the scale grows, we’ll need to be careful. For now, we only took what was needed, but someday, greedy people may join.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, I’m not worried yet. I’m not the kind of person who would let that happen...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And I doubt such people will ever join.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright! You might be tired, but everyone gather!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone had been awake all night until morning, but that level of fatigue is common for explorers. With daylight, we started the next agenda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We have something to discuss!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a sort of leadership meeting. Our Anabada clan is small, so it wasn’t really a leadership meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As you know, the magic circle that allows us to return inside the walls is broken.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, before the real meeting started, I briefed the members on the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magic circle is damaged. The characteristics of monsters outside the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the ‘monster’ that made the Noark bastards who left the wide world come back to the city on their own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While explaining what they needed to know, the conversation naturally turned to GM’s ability to fix the return magic circle if given materials...\u003C\u002Fp>",2097,"2026-06-05T19:33:18.959Z",1,"novelbin.me","ad0b4e666c32d2c1cc75f19e5aaedcea3fbd27ff0f08e48e449697fc7dff8368","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-704","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-702",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]