Bjorn Yandel the Barbarian

Episode 264 Bug (3)

I’m walking on top of a swaying gorge.

I was in the lead, Cheol-woong, a tank assistant, was in the rear, and the rest were solidly united in the center. Whenever

you

walk, you hear the crying sound of the ghost-based monster over the darkness.

One of the four routes connected to the 6th floor, ‘The Ghost’s Canyon’ is a characteristic.

「The character has entered a special area.」

「Field effect – Specter’s Canyon is granted.」

The ground shakes vigorously every few minutes.

The dreary background sound uttered by the ghosts.

And…

[Abnormal status [Earth Spirit] is granted.]

[Darkness resistance and physical resistance decrease by -100.]

Even this unpleasant feeling, as if the skin has become thinner somewhere.

‘It seems more dreary because the explorers are nowhere to be seen.’

It’s been a day since I entered the Valley of the Wraith, but I haven’t met anyone in the industry yet.

The only ones I’ve encountered so far are monsters.

「You have defeated the Curse Stone. EXP +4”

“You have killed a fallen creature. EXP +2”

“You have defeated the blood genie. EXP +5”

“Killed Dakyrion EXP +5”

“Killed an ancient spider…….”

Well, this is more of an advantage.

Most of the experience points available on this route could be obtained with just one exploration.

‘I think we’ll just have to catch the ones we didn’t catch while passing through here one more time…’

“Be careful not to fall down.”

Except for stopping for a moment whenever the ground shook, all of his time was devoted to combat and movement.

Rest is all about camping.

It’s a bit of a tight schedule, but I’ve built up quite a bit of energy on the 4th floor, so it should be fine for a few days.

“It’s a little strange. I thought the next area would be Frost Canyon.”

“At that time, I wasn’t ready to go to the 6th floor. This is the closest route to get to the 6th floor.”

“Well, I’ve heard that… but for that reason, wouldn’t it have been better to pass through the familiar Hellfire Gorge than this first place?”

“But, didn’t you collect all the public values there?”

Raven came here for one reason or another, but in fact, there was a different reason for taking this route.

‘Because I already got the essence to eat in Frost Canyon.’

Originally intended to feed Misha, the essence was obtained as a reward from the royal family.

Besides, more than anything…….

‘Here’ comes out.’

If you want to enter the 6th floor, monsters that you must catch and overcome will appear on this route.

Of course, I didn’t say that this guy was the purpose.

If I did, I had to answer the question of how I was going to find this guy, but I had no good excuse.

After all, it’s best to just say you were lucky—

“Mister.”

huh?

“You have to go this way this time.”

When I finished my thoughts, I looked ahead and saw three roads blocking us.

Actually, it was ambiguous to call it a three-pronged road.

“There’s a little distance to the other side this time. I’ll go over first and throw the rope.”

Using [Leap], I jumped over 30m at once and threw the prepared rope to the opposite cliff.

This is the interesting point of the 5th floor Daemakyo.

In this way, the number of routes that can be selected increases according to the character’s ability.

“Installation complete! Let’s move on!”

After the rope installation was finished, the team members climbed the rope in order and crossed over to where I was. Thanks to the slope, there was no need to sweat profusely.

Hang a loop on the rope and slide down to finish.

“Then come again.”

After moving, I went over to the other side through [Leap] and retrieved the rope.

You can’t use it for one time, can you?

How much does it cost to specially make a rope at this length?

“Erwen, how far have we come down?”

“About one-seventh.”

“You’ll be able to reach the sixth floor in a week.”

“Yes. If only I could keep up the pace now.”

After that, I went down quickly with Erwen’s guidance.

The navigation method was different, so I didn’t make a map like I did, but I never showed them wandering around in circles.

“The fairy lady is very good at finding her way.”

“I haven’t been to the 6th floor, but I’ve experienced all four routes while living in the clan. And Mr. Abman tells me the direction to the portal, and I can’t do this either!”

“It’s just empty words. The location of the portal on the 5th floor means something. I think you can be more confident.”

Originally, it wasn’t bad, but as Erwen verified his ability, the gaze of his colleagues changed for the better.

Lately, it seems like my relationship with Misha has gotten pretty good.

“Sister! Please come inside a little more. It can be dangerous outside…”

“Yes, thank you.”

Anyway, as we were moving along the shortest route following Erwen’s directions, it was time to find a campsite and rest.

“It would be nice here.”

The place I had chosen for camp was on the edge of a cliff.

It’s a place where you only have to be alert on one side, and if something goes wrong, you just have to jump over to the side road about 5m away.

Oh, of course, the order of night shifts didn’t mean much.

“Wake up Bjorn.”

“Are you a monster again?”

Monsters appeared every 20 minutes on average, so we had to wake up and pick up our weapons.

This is the same for Raven, who lacks physical strength.

I finished the small scale without waking up as much as possible, but when dozens of monsters rushed in, I had no choice but to wake them up.

“…… Ha-am, I’ll sleep again.”

“Yes, it was hard.”

“…….”

Raven made a small snoring sound without replying.

It’s a little funny to see.

He’s become a real explorer too.

“Kuh, I don’t even wake up to the slightest noise now.”

“No, it seems to wake up every time I hear a sound. If it doesn’t seem like a big deal, I think I fall asleep right away.”

“It’s kind of strange. Actually, that’s the hardest thing.”

“Even though it’s difficult, it’s time to get used to it.”

“Yeah, that’s right… you get used to it after doing everything…”

It’s like a relationship between Misha and me.

At first, it was awkward for a while even after entering the labyrinth, but now, as if we are having a conversation without much burden, we get used to everything over time.

“Anyway, you are now sleeping. I’ll stand the night watch.”

“How many minutes do you still have until your turn?”

“It’s more annoying to wake up after sleeping.”

“Umm, but I’m sorry…”

I’m sorry, I’m sorry.

I’ll be waking up fighting again in 20 minutes anyway.

***

After that, the exploration continued, and ten days had passed since entering the 5th floor.

However, we were still on the 5th floor.

“How long until the 6th floor?”

“I think it will take about a day.”

“If it’s the current speed, right?”

“yes.”

“You can think of it as taking two days.”

Unfortunately, as the exploration progressed, the movement speed gradually slowed down.

It’s because your stamina is gradually approaching its limit.

Well, it’s strange that I can’t sleep well and I’m fighting all day, but I’m fine.

Explorers are not superhumans.

It’s just that they’re much better than the average person.

‘Well, I caught him yesterday anyway.’

Although the schedule took longer than expected, one of the sub-goals of the expedition was achieved.

A rank 5 rare Soul Eater.

It is a very unique monster in many ways.

It’s also the fact that only one appears when the labyrinth opens…

“Soul Eater has been eliminated. EXP+177」

First of all, experience doesn’t make sense.

At first, I thought it was a bug after looking at the experience log.

How could I have known that there would be monsters that randomly give you between 100 and 200 EXP on your first hunt?

‘How much do you think I received?’

From now on, I will not be able to accurately calculate the experience value, but I still have no regrets.

With this, I finally hit level 6.

「The character’s level has risen.」

「Soul power increased by +30.」

「Maximum absorbable essence increased by +1.」

Corpse Golem Oak Hero Ogre Manticore.

And the essence of Bayon obtained as a royal reward this time.

This was the reason why he entered the labyrinth without erasing the corpse golem even though the cell was full with a total of five essences.

I’ve been doing quite a bit of experience copying, so I thought I’d be able to level up just by catching him.

“No matter how few explorers there are, I never thought I’d run into him. Thinking back, I was lucky.”

“Whoops, I’ve told you several times. This team is lucky.”

what luck

I made some effort to fulfill the appearance conditions without you knowing.

“Aruru is no longer a team, it’s a clan!”

“Ah yes… yes yes yes.”

“Stop the chatter and focus.”

Team Leader. No, now, as a clan leader, he continued to move while adjusting his concentration so that he would not lose his concentration too much.

Excluding the delay in the schedule, the exploration seemed to proceed smoothly, but dizzying situations were not absent at all.

Thanks to the royal family compensation, the power itself has exceeded the level of the 5th floor, but where is this world a place where only specs are enough?

“Misha’s armor should be repaired as soon as we leave.”

“Ah, yes… Ha, how long have you really lived? I’m dying of regret.”

Misha was hit right by the spear of a soul trooper summoned by Soul Eater.

Of course, it didn’t lead to injuries.

But…

“Misha, what the hell are you wasting? If it wasn’t for that, you died yesterday.”

The blade pierced Misha’s armor deeply.

It was the heart part.

If only one more knuckle had gone in, it could have been life-threatening.

Thinking about it again, it’s scary.

If he was still wearing the second-level leather armor obtained by killing his first PK opponent, Gencia, he wouldn’t have been able to endure that much.

‘I’m so glad I got a tier 5 leather armor by spending a bit more money instead of tier 4 leather this time—’ ”

No, but it’s a waste…”

Heh, he still can’t come to his senses.

“Okay, and don’t even think about saving money on equipment in the future.”

“Yeah……”

That’s why things with low physical resistance are not allowed.

‘Cause I can’t be at ease

“Keuheumheum It looks good, but how about moving slowly?”

“…….”

We resumed the exploration for a while while admonishing Misha.

After almost a day or so, the entire valley of the specter came down and the bottom terrain came out, and after moving for another half day, a portal appeared.

“Wow, it’s really on the 6th floor…”

“It’s the first time I’ve been here, too.”

“I am kind of very excited. I’ve heard so many things about this place.”

As if entering a new floor, everyone spit out their thoughts and expressed their feelings.

Oh, of course, I felt the same way.

‘I finally reached the 6th floor.’

The first day I saw the execution of tax delinquents in the square.

That day I thought:

You can get treatment if you are sick in a house with a kitchen, and from the age of 50, you can stop working and raise one or three puppies at least on the sixth floor. “I have to go as far as I can.

Even there, I have to collect it before I retire.

That’s why…

Let’s think about how to go back home after that.

‘…I didn’t expect it to arrive before two years.’

It’s at least 3 years earlier than expected.

However, I don’t want to say that I was lucky.

It’s been 13 months since I opened my eyes in this body. If

it’s short, it’s a short time, but I’ve had too many things in that time.

I struggled hard , .But

I lost someone.

Through that legacy, I grew into the person I am now.

“Bjorn.”

“Oh, I have something to think about.”

“You go in first. Because you brought us here.”

Soon after, Mr. Bear tapped me on the shoulder.

“Yes. that’s right. If it wasn’t for Mr. Yandel, I wouldn’t have entered the labyrinth?”

Raven stabbed me in the back with a cane.

It bothered me.

“Then let’s go in.”

I

took a step toward the portal

. I entered it. ”

***

The sun and

the sun shining in

the wind

. The sand was close to white

, and the emerald-colored

sea spread out beyond

the

wet mud

.

“…….”

Like people who have forgotten

the time, we stood blankly and stared at the horizon endlessly.

In fact, I woke up a while ago, but… …..

‘There’s no need to interrupt this moment.’

I took my eyes off the sea and took the time to look around and observe the

starting point on the 6th floor, ‘Laemia, the Island of Beginnings.’

The game was always full of people, but now there was no one

.

Soon, I turned my head and headed towards the sea,

and walked over to Misha and said,

“Misha.”

A short name call was enough.

“Ah yes. right. Yes, we should start with that…….”

Misha, who understood what I was saying, pulled out an item she had cherished so far.

At this, Raven tilted her head.

“What else is that in a glass bottle? It looks like an explorer’s hand……”

“Explorer’s hand is correct.”

“Oh no way…….” ”

Yes, it belongs to Dwalki .”

It was burned, but only this was left.

It was a request from the dwarf. [It’s a very mysterious place, so

even though it’s a labyrinth, time flows separately and there are seasons?

But he’s never been there before?]

[So he’ll like it. If it’s him, I’m sure.]

What

about it?

I don’t really know, but I came here .

Please come back.”

Raven didn’t say anything and stepped back with the other colleagues to leave.

“Misha.”

“Yeah.”

I and Misha passed the sandy beach and went to the

beach .

The boundary of the waves that rise and fall repeatedly

Misha bent over and wet her fingers in the sea.

“It’s colder than I thought…….” ”

I see.

”

“Yes.”

It really must have been.

Because he was the guy I liked as a child when I first arrived on the 3rd floor. [

…I think I can understand what the explorers say about the world being wide.]

Just a little.

A little more If we had been together for a long time, we would have been able to see the real open night sky instead of the Milky Way spread out on the ceiling. “Give it

now .

”

Isn’t that obvious?”

“Ah, that’s right…”

Without any scientific explanation, Misha understood what the waves were saying.

So, after receiving Misha’s specially made glass bottle, they went into the sea. I went in.

The shallow depth gradually deepened and I moved

as far away from the island as I

could

.

Drop!

Before long, the drowned glass bottle floated to the surface of the water and started riding the wave to the other side of the island.

Okay, the first try was successful.

If it didn’t work, I was going to go out on a boat later.

” .” I said,

looking at the glass bottle that was floating away.

Then I laughed a little, laughing.

What

are you

doing

? If it were Dwalky, what

would

he have thought when he saw me now?

Even if this is

an act for the rest

of the people

,

he would have laughed

.

I prayed,

I don’t know where that glass bottle will go, but

I hope that

the waves

will lead him to where he wants.