[{"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-709":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},1327936,1764,"Chapter 709: Summoning Order (4)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-709",709,"\u003Cp>After leaving the District 7 wall garrison and arriving at Ecliptic Karnon via military magic circle, I barely opened my eyes before spotting a group of knights waiting ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was a bit surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ve come to escort you, Baron Yandel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be because it’s wartime?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just ordinary soldiers, but those proud royal knights came out to greet me like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Please, step into the carriage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Escorted by the royal knights, I boarded the carriage and headed straight to the “Palace of Glory” where I’ve visited multiple times for title ceremonies and parades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Definitely feels like wartime now.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Palace of Glory looked completely different from usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just the atmosphere, but really.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Identity of Baron Bjorn Yandel has been confirmed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the identity check at the gate was several times more thorough, and once inside, I saw the wide open space filled with the lord’s garrison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, of course, it wasn’t an ordinary garrison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Feels like it’s all officers here.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it’s not the frontline, communication equipment was set up everywhere, and soldiers standing there looked more like pen-wielders than sword-fighters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were spread a map on a table, discussing something seriously...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This way is the command center.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the knights’ guidance inside the Palace, familiar faces began appearing here and there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Count Perdehilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viscount Mulbark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Count Alminus...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing them greeting me from afar felt strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I felt like I see these people more often and feel more familiar with them than knights, officers, guild branch leaders, or high officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Even Count Perdehilt’s first meeting with me was at a banquet...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, I was a barbarian warrior fighting and brawling with knights, eventually earning the nickname “Knight Crusher” and the “Garfas Necklace” as loot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That was years ago...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now I am a titled noble who enjoys immunity from ordinary laws and is punished only by noble laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, I’m the leader of one of the six races forming the city and lead a clan as an explorer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But somehow...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I think those were the best days...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rushing to tackle level 6 monsters, watching the mana overload on the third floor, having tense exchanges with explorers in the labyrinth, and living day to day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When mentally exhausted, those days always come to mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To outsiders, my status and situation must have improved vastly since then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Supreme Commander is holding a meeting now, so please wait here briefly. You’re free to be anywhere within the Military Command.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the knight who guided me left, and I planned to casually look around and gauge the atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How long and where exactly did you train?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar voice accompanied by a laughing White-Tooth woman approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, Baron Lirivia.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Member of the Melbes, the allied noble races, and my most friendly branch leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Known as the Rabbit Baron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How much stronger are you planning to get there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since we were somewhat close, she spoke playfully rather than formally, making me chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How have you been?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, until all this broke out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see. Anyway, good to see you. What’s going on? Anything I need to know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I asked bluntly; the Rabbit Baron hesitated a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm... how much do you know, Baron Yandel?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I rushed here and don’t know much. Just tell me everything as if I know nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the Rabbit Baron thoroughly explained the current situation from start to finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here’s a summary of what I learned for the first time...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The enemy actually infiltrated the Ecliptic?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not the main force, but an elite squad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Befron barrier vanished, Noirark forces went out and formed a special unit that penetrated to the Ecliptic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no significant damage occurred, and after being detected once by a patrol, no traces were found.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t you notice while coming here? The whole city was covered in patrol units.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeah, I did see soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I thought they were just defense troops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We don’t know their purpose, but so far, no major damage has been found.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basically, it means the Noirark special forces that infiltrated Ecliptic might still be hiding inside Karnon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But don’t worry too much. With such a small force, they wouldn’t dare step foot inside the royal palace. This place is safe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Rabbit Baron seemed to genuinely believe that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it’s not a strange belief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the forces deployed at the palace now, less than thirty special troops trying to invade would likely be wiped out in minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Do you think those bastards don’t have a plan...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since we don’t know what they’re aiming for, unease naturally grows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Better to assume even the palace isn’t a safe zone.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the mindset I settled on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening more, I learned many new things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Rabbit Baron is a titled noble, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, she knows high-level info inaccessible to commoners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though they used magical war machines to push them back to Befron, the Military Command suspects they planted spies during that time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That the royal family is conducting extensive searches in refugee areas to root out spies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve heard rumors that the Military Command is planning a full-scale sweep of Befron with all forces soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Info about the future war situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your clan is currently in District 7, right? If so, damage could occur there too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even whispers that couldn’t be ignored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...What does that mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This... should only be known by you, Baron.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Rabbit Baron glanced around, lowered her voice to a whisper, and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Separately from the Noirark invasion, the royal family feels the explorers’ power has grown too much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You see, the longer the war from the Dark Continent’s 7th floor continues, the more the explorers visibly grow stronger.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, that explains it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could somewhat relate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the war, the royal family had to reward explorers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small and medium clans merged into larger forces, acting as mercenaries, rapidly growing by using the essences and equipment given.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So the drastic measure to close the labyrinth wasn’t just to check the Noirark forces.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. No one has officially heard the royal family’s stance, but many privately think so.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But why would the royal family try to curb explorer power?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I voiced the question I’d long had, and the Rabbit Baron answered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t it obvious? Any power that grows louder will demand more and greed breeds bloodshed. To rule this city, absolute power is necessary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, politically that makes sense, but I sensed it’s not the full story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not just about explorers growing stronger and speaking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From my experience, it feels like they want to prevent explorers from reaching deep into the labyrinth itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Like trying to block us from reaching the depths...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My thoughts flowed smoothly until they stopped there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait a minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If what I just thought is true—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look, Baron Yandel is here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“His appearance means his clan has arrived at the front.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good timing. Though small in numbers compared to big clans, each member is like a hundred men.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s a saying that if an explorer reaches the 10th floor for the first time in thousands of years, it’ll be Baron Yandel and his comrades.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are we the most dangerous clan here...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 3rd Command was hastily built inside the largest building near the District 7 wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knight with a tense expression entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander, urgent news arrived from the Military Command.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Speak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the man sitting before a large map gave permission, the knight opened the door and began reporting slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The first report is about the Befron cleanup operation. Due to security clearance, the documents weren’t available, so the commander must review them personally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood. What’s next?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Notification that Baron Yandel arrived at the Military Command.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man receiving the report pondered briefly, then took the documents and dismissed the knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He broke the seal and immediately checked the contents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dates, times, troop deployments—information more valuable than anything in war and must never fall into enemy hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he scanned the detailed lists, his expression stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘They want us all dead.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elite troops sent to the rear, and the explorer forces sent to the most dangerous frontline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intent of the ✪ Nоvеlіgһt ✪ (Official version) deployment was painfully clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very end of the documents was one short line:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Effective immediately, Baron Bjorn Yandel is incorporated into the Military Command and will not be reassigned.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to wonder what the higher-ups want or whether there’s a hidden meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man put down the documents and let out a long sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Do well.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[There will be no second chance.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those chilling words the barbarian left echoed in my ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orders from above were very uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was still a human being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What the hell is the royal family thinking...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man put down the papers displeased and called back the knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the deployment plan from the higher-ups. Inform only the senior officers quietly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh, this is...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The junior officer seemed to realize the intent immediately and trailed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could understand his feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man still disliked the content of the documents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These are orders from above. No objections allowed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can’t always do only what you want to survive in this city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Nia Lafdonia!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he’s not a barbarian.\u003C\u002Fp>",1561,"2026-06-05T19:33:18.959Z",1,"novelbin.me","d6af5039abaab814be73519510bcc8b45e726a898aa6dacfe2e4c8d8cb8da8bc","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-710","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-708",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]