Episode 153 Barbarian Road (5)
There are three major advantages to becoming a chieftain.
First of all, there is no need to hide the fact that you have received a trust.
In addition, I can change the irrational system of the Barbarians, which has been in decline for decades, to my liking… … .
‘When I retrieve the Barbarian’s Creation Treasure later, I will be able to use it as I wish.’
By the way, this is not okay because it is a tribal chief.
It’s just a matter of changing the race’s policy before that.
In reality, the Barbarians are a conservative race that values tradition, but they have made progress little by little under the leadership of some tribal chieftains.
For example, only the king should be addressed with honorifics and courtesy.
Acknowledging the existence of evil spirits and sending their corpses to the main temple.
In the long history of history, it has not been that long since it was taken for granted that warriors lived in cities rather than holy places.
Has it been about 600 years?
‘In the old days, it was said that erasing the essence in a temple was prohibited at the racial level.’
It’s actually quite absurd that only this much has changed in thousands of years…
Rather than saying that the patriarch does not have that authority, it is more correct to say that the person who would do so has not yet emerged.
Not only did the chieftain have overwhelming authority over the major and minor affairs of the tribe, but most warriors also tend to believe and follow the chief’s words.
If the chief thinks he is smarter than you.
Well, even so, there will inevitably be opposition once the reforms begin, but this is something that can be addressed one by one over time.
‘Not bad.’
For a moment, the sorcerer’s words sounded absurd.
The more you look at it, the more it seems like a very reasonable choice.
The problem is that it would take at least several years to become a chieftain the normal way.
‘The current chieftain was once an 8th floor explorer.’
It is not known exactly what level of explorer he was.
However, it is clear that it will take a long time to catch up with him in terms of force.
however…….
‘You don’t necessarily have to go all the way to the 8th floor.’
The cutoff line can be set at around the 6th floor.
Not all of the tribal chiefs of the past were as strong as they are now. Even if they lacked military power, if they had good leadership and judgment, they were sometimes elected as tribal chiefs.
‘First of all, I need to start building a support base. Even if I don’t necessarily become the chief, having some influence within the tribe will definitely help.’
That was when I was finally able to organize my thoughts to some extent.
“Warrior, you seem to be thinking a lot. I’m hungry, so you should go now.”
“Oh, uh… … Okay. Enjoy your meal.”
The sorcerer issued a decree to banish the guests.
Well, when is the time to light a fire in a man’s heart?
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Gulp!
But I’m hungry too…
***
Around 9 am.
I came out of the sorcerer’s tent, checked the time, and smiled bitterly.
‘Somehow, every time it comes, it seems like the whole day is blown away.’
Still, perhaps because I had just passed out and woke up, my body feels refreshed compared to when I woke up at night.
At this point, I can just start my day.
In that sense, I grabbed an elder passing by and asked him.
“Do you know where Ainar is?”
“I saw it yesterday in the warrior’s forest and I haven’t seen it since.”
Well, is it still there?
I was a little worried, so I headed to the forest where the funeral had been held yesterday.
And how much time passed?
Ainar was seen lying in the bushes.
“Choo-oop! Rain, Bjorn?”
“Did you sleep here?”
“Well, I wasn’t thinking about that… … .”
Ainar looks away, wiping the saliva off his hand as if he was embarrassed about having been sleeping.
Unfortunately, at the end of it all was Kiduba.
“ah…….”
Ainar let out a short sigh as if waking up from a dream and facing reality. After a moment of silence, he carefully opened his mouth.
“Hey, Bjorn… … .”
“Speak.”
“Do you have anything to eat?”
Yeah, that’s how we Barbarians should be.
I chuckled and put my backpack down.
And we took out the preserved food we had been eating in the labyrinth and ate together.
“Are you feeling better now?”
“It’s a little annoying, but it’s gotten a lot better.”
“petulance?”
“You lied to me. If you had been honest, you wouldn’t have shown me such a shameful side. Kiduba made me look like a coward in front of everyone.”
Ainar snorts in frustration, wondering if it’s true that he’s annoyed.
It was a little strange.
It’s possible to overcome grief and reach this stage in just one day.
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“By the way, Bjorn, did something happen to you too?”
“What does that mean?”
“I just had a feeling. Her expression seemed darker than when I last saw her. If it was because of me, I wanted to tell her that she didn’t need to feel that way.”
The expression is dark… … .
“… … Don’t worry, it’s not because of you.”
“If not because of me, then who?”
“that…….”
I thought about just hanging on, but I stopped.
“It’s probably because my colleague died.”
“… … So that’s what happened. Is it okay if I ask what happened?”
I gave a brief account of what had happened during this expedition. Unlike usual, Ainar listened quietly without making a fuss or anything.
And when it was all said and done.
“Leol Wobb Dwalki… … .”
Einar quietly chewed on the name as if trying to remember it in his head, then let out a short sigh of regret.
“I wish we had met before… … .”
Ainar and Dwalkira… … .
It’s hard to imagine the two of them together, but wasn’t it Dwalki who was best friends with the dwarf?
I think that surprisingly, the two might have gotten along well.
But what’s the point of saying that now?
“Bjorn, wouldn’t you like to fight once?”
Ainar suddenly stood up from his seat and made an unexpected suggestion.
“I wonder if you’ve become a warrior who won’t hold back your ankles.”
“Does this mean you want to join the team I’m creating?”
“If you think you qualify.”
Should I say that this is very Barbarian-like?
He seemed quite dependable, as he had no intention of expecting any friendship.
However, public and private affairs must be distinguished.
“Einar, if you take away the wizard position, there is only one position left. And I was thinking of putting a wizard in that position as well.”
“Say it simply.”
“It means give it your all.”
I said again with a smirk, and Einar answered.
“Behel—raaaa …
Before I knew it, the greatsword in my hand was being swung towards my neck.
***
Tank, melee, ranged, wizard.
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All the essential positions have already been decided.
However, thanks to Mr. Bear as the leader, the position of explorer became vacant.
A sort of bonus spot.
The identity of the team I create will be determined by which occupation group I put in that position.
Is it the instantaneous firepower of the 2nd wizard, or the sustained damage of the 2nd target?
Or do you go for stability and hunting speed with a 2-hit attack?
After much deliberation, I settled on the 2nd wizard.
but…….
“Behel—raaaaaaaaaaaaa!!”
As the duel with Ainar began, my worries grew.
‘… … You’ve definitely gotten a lot stronger.’
Six months of swordsmanship training.
Stat increase due to ‘pickling’.
There is even a 4th grade essence inherited from the elder.
‘I never thought I would inherit that essence. What luck that kid is.’
First of all, in terms of power, it is not only comparable to Misha, but also has considerable potential in the later stages, considering that it only has two essences.
There is only one catch though.
‘If it’s like this, it’s too close-knit… … .’
Thanks to the Ogre’s essence, I too can deal damage.
In other words, if Ainar joins, it will become a 3-pronged attack.
“Stop it, let’s stop here.”
“… … I can still do more!”
“I know. But I don’t think there’s any point in trying any further.”
“… … Am I not qualified?”
I shook my head firmly.
“That’s not it.”
Even though I wasn’t wearing any equipment, it goes without saying that I passed since I was bleeding while in [Gigantic] state.
“Then, can I come with you on the next expedition?”
“Can you give me a moment to think about it?”
“Ah! I see! That, that’s right. Will one minute be enough?”
“… … 1 minute is too short, let’s make it 3 minutes.”
“I can wait that long!! As you know, I have a lot of patience!”
I closed my eyes and let the words that Ainar had subtly appealed to me go in one ear and out the other.
Since I had already made up my mind, it didn’t take long.
I just wanted to check one more time.
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Soon I opened my eyes and stared at Einar.
I don’t have a passing necklace in my hand, but…
“I will take good care of you in the future.”
“Now, wait a minute. That means… … .”
“It is as you think.”
Ainar, the second daughter of Phnelin.
Pass.
***
The reason why Ainar passed is simple.
It’s not that I’m recalling fond memories of the days when I played Deathfind… … .
I decided to look a little further into the future.
‘I have to run two teams from the 6th floor anyway.’
On the 6th floor, a small clan structure is ideal rather than a single team. The size of the monsters and the exploration method are too much for five people to handle.
At that time, I thought it would be reasonable to send Misha or Ainar to another team.
One thing was certain: the potential for growth.
“Ainar, have you received the imprint?”
“Not yet. As you know, I don’t have money… … .”
“I see. Good job.”
The imprint will tell you the detailed path later… … .
At this point I ended the conversation.
Ainar headed to the elder’s tent to pack his things, while I waited outside to gather my thoughts.
‘Now there’s a wizard… … .’
In fact, it was the biggest obstacle in creating the team.
Because wizards are all arrogant.
If you have a low nose, you are likely not a good wizard.
‘Ugh, just thinking about selling my feet makes me sigh.’
I think to myself that it was a good idea not to go with the two-wizard structure.
Raven and Ragnar.
There were two wizards I was acquainted with, but it wouldn’t have been strange if they both rejected my offer.
While I was sightseeing the holy land, I was planning to persuade the two.
A barbarian spotted me and called out to me loudly.
“Bjorn, son of Yandel!!”
“Charon, son of Tarson?”
“Nice to meet you! But what are you doing here?”
When I told him that I had come on business, he said that it was good for Caron and asked if I could say a few words to the young warriors.
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I thought about it for a moment and then said I would do so.
Wasn’t he seriously aiming for the position of chief? He had no intention of missing the opportunity to build a support base.
I think it will take some time for Ainar too.
“Really! The young warriors will be delighted!”
The empty lot we arrived at following Caron.
There were already dozens of young warriors gathered, and as soon as I announced my name, a loud cheer erupted.
“Bjorn, son of Yandel!”
“Great warrior!”
“Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!”
A strange high that I feel even though I know it’s thanks to Caron’s brainwashing.
Am I just a helpless man after all?
“Behel—raaaaaaaaaaaaa!!”
I felt like screaming, so I screamed.
Then the baby barbarians followed suit and sang.
“Behel—raaaaaaaaaaaaa!!”
A kind of elation I hadn’t felt since Einar left the team.
Okay, that’s it.
I tried hard to hide my satisfied smile and began to take on the role of a guest lecturer in earnest.
It wasn’t that difficult.
First, he made them fight each other like a barbarian, and then he went around among them and gave them unlimited tips on how to break their enemies’ heads.
And it filled in the gaps in the Caron style education.
“When you have money, buy a video recorder. It will help you when you are falsely accused of being looters.”
There was no intention of stopping the money copying bug that Caron created.
Even I think it’s a bit excessive, but…
Aren’t they just plunderers anyway?
Even if we die and disappear even a little, it would be a benefit to the world.
“Okay, let’s all repeat together. Who is the good plunderer?”
“There are only dead looters!!!”
“Explorer’s Guild?”
“I don’t believe it!!”
“When did you meet Hans in the labyrinth?”
“No! Go away! If you don’t want to get hurt!”
It was at that time that I was engraving in my head all the things I needed to know as a Bavarian explorer.
Suddenly, goosebumps ran down my spine.
‘… … to live?’
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Soon I stopped teaching and turned back.
Then I saw a familiar face, a barbarian, standing right behind me like a ghost.
A large scar on the face.
Long braided beard.
There was even a distinctive sweaty smell, as if I hadn’t washed for several days.
“Bjorn, son of Yandel.”
He was a tribal chief.
“I’ve been getting a lot of calls from the guild lately. So it was all your doing?”
I rolled my eyes and checked on Caron.
Caron, who the chief had said would never come to training, was already walking away from me with a pale face.
“Explain quickly. Before I misunderstand you.”
Oh, uh, um… … .
Nemiral.
