[{"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-87":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},1327867,1764,"Chapter 87 Baron Martoan (3)","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-87",87,"\u003Cp>Baron Martoan (3)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Auril Gabis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The developer’s nickname that always appeared at the bottom of the loading screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I don’t know if it’s a nickname or his real name, but anyway…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Why is that name here…?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a bit sudden, but there are two possibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Compendium of Rifts II]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either this book was written by a player…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…or it was actually written by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It means that the game developer is somehow closely related to the incident where I woke up in this body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Is that bastard really some kind of divine being?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, obtaining a clue is a good sign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Auril Gabis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I carefully follow this name, maybe I can eventually find a way to return home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I repeat, I still don’t know anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether reaching the last floor and opening the Gate of the Abyss again is the key to returning or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘I should dig carefully, I might get hurt if I go around asking everyone.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that sense, I examine the book closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s nothing special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s only a signature on the last page that seems to be the author’s, and the book doesn’t even have a publication date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I make sure Ragna isn’t around and then tear off a small corner of the page, slipping it into my bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Even just finding out when this book was written would be a big gain—’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the, it’s already morning?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I finish my thoughts and get up from my seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I go to the desk and see Ragna dozing off. There’s a blanket next to her, so I’m about to cover her with it…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…when she senses my presence and wakes up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why didn’t you tell me? If I had known it was this late, I would have left.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t misunderstand. I was just resting because I was a bit late finishing organizing the books.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bit late organizing the books?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s almost time to open the library!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s true, so don’t misunderstand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She insists that it’s true, so I just nod and leave the library.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just before I step out the door, I look back and see her stretching with a tired expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you doing? Aren’t you leaving?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is she actually a kind person?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>______________________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it was morning, I just started my day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a barbarian, it’s the same whether I wash up or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘But I should at least eat.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I enter a random restaurant that’s open nearby and have a quick meal before heading straight to the Magic Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why is Mr. Yandel here at this hour…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I came to ask you something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Make it quick. I’m sleepy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s an open spot for a mage on our team, do you want to join—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, if you don’t want to, just say so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s a failure too, I guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever, I didn’t have any expectations anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait! I have another request!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knock on the door urgently, and it opens with a creak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Another request?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to know when this paper was made.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm? Let me see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven examines the paper I hand her with interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it seems like she can’t find anything special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can do it, but why are you curious about that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t you just do it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, fine. But not for free, I need something in return…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raven trails off and then continues as if she thought of something suitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My seniors are quite interested in you, Mr. Yandel, so go and help them out with their research. They’ve been bothering me lately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wants me to offer my body to those perverts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Just once?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, it’s not that difficult of a request. I’ll finish the analysis by the time you come next week. Ah! Right, and please don’t come here unannounced at this early hour.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s 9:00 AM when I finish my business and leave the Magic Tower. It’s a bit early, but since I have nothing else to do, I head to the bar, the meeting place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, someone is there before me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bjorn! What the! I went to your accommodation, and they said you weren't there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, I was at the library.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wha, what? All night…? Don't tell me that's what you meant by business?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you talking about? I was reading books thanks to Ragna's consideration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha looks at me with suspicious eyes, even though I'm telling the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She's like a real mom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you serious...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why would I lie to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's... true. Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, she readily accepts it when I look her in the eye and say something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's like a good son wouldn't lie, I guess?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, as soon as I sit next to her, Misha hands me the drink she was having.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Try this. It's made from a fruit called tomato, it has a really unique taste!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know about the unique taste, but something comes to mind when she mentions tomato juice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More importantly, what were you trying to say yesterday?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like she was about to say something quite important, but we couldn't hear it because Hans B interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't remember?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, uh... did I say something wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by her innocent eyes, it seems like she really doesn't remember because she was drunk. I tried asking if there was anything she wanted to say, but to no avail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm? I don't think so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Are you mad?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are two ways to make someone angry in this world, but I don't get angry over things like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's not like she did anything wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I'm using the quiet bar like a cafe to pass the time, my companions arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, you were here first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry for making you come all the way here in the morning because of me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf and Dwarkey appear as a pair, as always. After waiting for a while, Rotmiller also arrives and takes a seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the meeting begins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The topic, of course, is how to lift Dwarkey's labyrinth entry ban.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let's each share what we've come up with. Let's start with... Bjorn, you go first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uh, me first?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's a nerve-wracking position, but I finish my presentation honestly and concisely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think it's best to find a new companion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, finding a mage would be difficult. I asked two other mages, but they both refused immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Wa, wait, you already asked other mages?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is there a problem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I ask back confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the dwarf, who was trying to find a solution, might find my actions disappointing...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selfishness and altruism are always just a fine line apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was just trying to find a realistic solution for the team, considering the worst-case scenario.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone had to say it, even if it wasn't me. Isn't that right, Rotmiller?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's... true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rotmiller nods with a slightly uncomfortable expression as I specifically ask for his opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf's gaze becomes serious, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mu, Murad! I'm fine, so relax. Bjorn didn't say anything wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Dwarkey says that, so the dwarf shuts his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Th, then I'll give it a try!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha raises her hand brightly, as if trying to lighten the mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it's not something worth listening to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go, go ahead, Miss Kaltstein.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I looked into it, and I heard that the Moselan knights are weak to bribes. How about we gather some money and bribe them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suggests bribery with an innocent voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, that Martoan Baron or whatever probably bribed the knights to screw over Dwarkey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Kaltstein, the Moselan knights never deal with non-nobles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Moselan knights strictly exclude commoners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although most of them are without titles... no, maybe that's their last shred of pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is, is that so...? I didn't know that. Then next, Rotmiller, it's your turn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misha is flustered and passes the turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it's Rotmiller's opinion, I also wait for his words with some seriousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly, I don't know how to deal with nobles... especially titled nobles, to get what we want. I'm sorry...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems like Rotmiller also hasn't found a proper solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, unlike when it was my turn, the dwarf sighs and comforts him instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is that your fault? Actually... that's only natural.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, if he knows it's natural, why did he glare at me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I'm grumbling to myself, the dwarf speaks in a quiet voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, about that... Dwarkey and I thought about it last night...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get to the point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about we go directly to Baron Martoan and talk to him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, let's have a showdown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there's a serious problem with that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are we going to meet him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most nobles reside in the 1st district, the Imperial City of Karnon. And it's a place where low-ranking explorers like us can't even enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's not just about having a conversation, we live in different worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it seems like the dwarf has already come up with a detailed plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's a tea house that Baron Martoan visits regularly. If we wait there, we'll definitely meet him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, if that's the case...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's definitely not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless of the low probability of the baron changing his mind, there's nothing to lose by trying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then there's no problem. The two of you go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wh, what do you mean? Come with us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is he talking about again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just a matter of going to plead with him, why do we all have to go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...We need courage! He's a titled noble!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf starts whining excessively when I tell them to handle it themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I'm already sighing at his hopeless attitude, but since we have some history together, I calculate the potential benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'With 9 days left, finding a new mage is impossible...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if we just find any random person, it will be a pain in the ass unless they're decent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, it's best if Dwarkey stays on the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'And if those two go, it seems like they'll just stammer and come back without achieving anything.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how I think about it, going there myself seems to have a slightly higher chance of success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I don't like meeting nobles.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the game, I made it a rule to avoid getting involved with nobles as much as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because there are no decent ones among them—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll give you 300,000 stones no matter how it ends! Each!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, that's tempting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it's not loyalty pay, I guess meeting a noble once wouldn't be so bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_____________________________________\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that's the case, then meeting him wouldn't be a bad idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dwarf's face brightens up noticeably at my consent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, instead of getting swept up in his excitement, I calmly confirm what I need to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So when can we go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he's a noble, it's not a world where he can just kill anyone he wants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially if they're a respected explorer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There probably won't be any major risks, but it's my first time meeting a real noble since waking up in this body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I also need to prepare myself mentally—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To, today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If, if we don't go today, he won't visit that place again until next month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phew, no wonder I wanted to refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since I already agreed, I confirm other details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How old Baron Martoan is, whether he's a man, if he has any dislikes, or anything else that would be good to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As I'm memorizing various things, time flies by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Le, let's go. Like you said, we need to be there early to pretend we met him by chance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The baron usually visits the tea house between 3:00 and 4:00 PM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So we arrive at the tea house at 2:00 PM and wait for the right moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much time has passed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Th, that's my second brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Martoan appears with his servants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Does he really come here in person just to enjoy tea brewed by the owner?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since we won't have a chance to talk to him once he enters a private room, I quickly get up and take the lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge knight blocks our path as soon as we approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dwarkey steps forward as planned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ba, Baron Martoan! It's me! Liol Wobu Dwarkey! Please, just hear me out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dwarkey prostrates himself on the ground, showing submission as I advised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Martoan, who was having a conversation with the owner, turns his attention to us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his subsequent reaction is completely different from what I expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dwarkey...? That name sounds familiar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He mutters as if he doesn't even remember properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man who looks like a butler whispers in his ear,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Dwarkey family is the maternal family of the former baron's third wife, Lady Carlina.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, that's right! So what does someone from that family want from me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, I… that is, well…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dwarkey starts stammering, flustered by the unexpected turn of events from the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's my turn to step in, earlier than planned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings. I am Bjorn, son of Yandel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I speak confidently, regardless of him being a noble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were another race, that alone would constitute insulting a noble...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...but barbarians are an exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our ancestors made a great contribution a long time ago and received permission from the king.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's been a while since I've had a conversation with a barbarian. It always feels strange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the baron seems interested in the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, when would these guys ever get to meet a barbarian and be spoken to so casually?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what brings you to me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This guy's labyrinth entry was banned after being taken away by the Moselan knights yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's unfortunate. But why are you telling me this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he said you were the one who ordered it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What? Why is he acting like he doesn't know anything?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, I thought he was just making excuses, but at this point, I'm also starting to get suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that's when...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler whispers in the baron's ear again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, an illegitimate child? Was there one? I see. So you did it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I didn't report it separately because it wasn't something you needed to be concerned about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You did well. It's just a waste of time to know about such trivial matters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that I see it, the baron didn't know anything about this incident, and it seems like the butler handled everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trivial matters...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dwarkey is clearly in shock, but…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outcome is not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that they consider it an insignificant matter means that the possibility of achieving our goal has increased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you lift the labyrinth entry ban?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, why should I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The baron tilts his head as if he doesn't understand at all. And what's annoying is that there's no malice in his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His way of thinking is completely different from ours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Damn celestial dragons…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I curse the baron inwardly and contemplate what to do next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler whispers something in his ear again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t know what method he’s using, but I can’t hear his voice again this time either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I can roughly guess what he’s saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? What? This is that barbarian?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, that’s right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hoo, Little Balkan… I’ve heard the name. The Count mentioned during the banquet two days ago that an interesting explorer had appeared.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The baron looks at me with a completely different gaze than before. His eyes are filled with life, as if he’s discovered an amusing toy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bjorn, was it? I’ll grant your request if you do me a favor in return.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, uh, hmm…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn’t expect this situation…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not a difficult request. And I’ll give you a sufficient reward! What do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, I’m about to receive a second request.\u003C\u002Fp>",2636,"2026-06-05T19:32:49.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","7375eb84ef6e85f82d550637581a8ef59181f4df3682b18c1344a0fc945f6e48","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-88","surviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-chapter-203",807,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsurviving-the-game-as-a-barbarian-cover.jpg"]