Chapter 16

Episode 16 Return (3)

The light covers the front of the eyes, and the light that is lighter than that is placed on it, and the vision returns.

I blankly looked up at the sky.

It hadn’t been such a bright light in a long time.

Well, at least it was a gloomy gray sky.

“Are you going back to Derek’s quarters?”

“I came out in a month, so it can’t be. I’ll go to the bar right after I wash up.”

“I’m back aaaaa!!”

“All explorers below level 7, please come here!”

It was not enough to say that the surroundings were noisy.

It was natural since all the explorers who entered the labyrinth were gathered in one place,

but … I had no idea there were so many explorers in this city.

It’s like watching Gwanghwamun during the World Cup.

click click click.

I adjusted the clock and set it to 12 o’clock.

Even if you enter the labyrinth, only one day passes in the city. No matter how many days I spent there, it was noon the next day when I came out.

‘When I was playing the game, I thought it was just the creator’s caring worldview…’

In this way, you can continue the quests in the city even after going to the labyrinth.

So I thought it was a convenience for users.

“Bjorn, son of Yandel!”

Who is it? It’s a familiar voice…

When I turned my head in the direction of the sound, I saw a barbarian who was at eye level with me.

I remember it clearly because it was my first leader.

“Karak, second son of Pinun.”

“The third son of Panun.”

what? So Einar is second?

Anyway, even in this crowd, it was easy for the tall barbarians to find each other.

“Serum, Kenic’s fourth son! You returned alive too!”

“It’s good that you look fine too. Panun’s third son, Karak!”

I was really just standing still, but the barbarians started flocking this way.

“Ha ha ha ha ha! Razor wolves are no big deal! No one could hold my ax for more than one hit!”

“Your valiant axe-wielder would, of course. Farman, son of Nerune!”

what kind of reunion is it? I lost my mind in an instant.

They greeted each other by calling those long names nonstop and complimented each other on their prowess.

These guys are really amazing too.

You seem to have a bad brain, but how do you keep memorizing that long name?

“Bjorn! What are you doing! We’re going to change magic stones, aren’t we going together?”

I cleared my throat once and answered as loudly as possible.

“I’m going!”

“You must be pretty tired!! Your voice has no strength!!”

“Yes!”

I thought I was good at acting as a barbarian, but my confidence disappeared.

Natives are different.

“There it is!”

“A place to prove the bravery of warriors!”

Soon after moving among the barbarians, I was able to naturally take steps as an explorer.

It wasn’t a big deal, it was the process of exchanging magic stones for money at the checkpoint.

“It’s 24476 stones.”

“It’s 28420 stones.”

“It’s 41498 stones.”

It’s like a supermarket checkout counter.

Especially in that the hands are fast.

The officials sitting at the table and doing their work were really quick.

They put the magic stone pouch somewhere like a barcode, and when the number came out, they took out the money like a machine.

As I was looking at it with a little bit of wonder, the savages around me chatted and shouted loudly without knowing that they were embarrassed again.

“Ohhh! Earning over 40,000 stones is truly amazing!”

“Panun’s third son, Karak, is a warrior among warriors!

Is it because he lived with the Hu

fairy for a

few days?

Did you come?

I really just stayed still.

“Yandel’s son, Bjorn! Now it’s your turn!”

I sigh, and then it’s my turn.

I step over to the table and set the pouch down in front of a soulless official.

“Are all three of the pockets

magic stones ?”

But now it’s all mine.

It happened like 40 minutes ago.

“Yes,”

I nodded, and the official put my pocket on some sort of scale and

quoted the exact amount:

“182413 stones.”

Twenty for a loaf of bread. It was just about a stone ,

so it means that we acquired more than 9,000

loaves of bread in 7 days

? Yandel’s son, Bjorn, earned 180,000 stones!”

“This is the highest record ever! Bjorn, the son of Yandel, is the best fighter ever!”

These bastards don’t even give me time to get wet.

I quickly handed over the money from the government official and came out of the checkpoint

. The savages who came out also started shaking hands,

“It’s not just Stone! He’s holding a hammer!”

“No, he’s even wearing shoes! I envy you!”

“You have three bags!”

“Look at your watch! Do you even know how to read a watch?

“How is that possible? Is Yandel’s son Bjorn a wizard?”

Well, I don’t understand that reaction.

It will feel like magic.

I’ll be the first barbarian to enter the labyrinth naked and evolve into a civilized person!

Shit, this compliment is too much, so my body starts to get excited.

Whoa, calm down, Bjorn.

I…

“I am the best warrior!!”

“Waaaaaaa!!!”

At the same time as my shout, the barbarians fell into a crucible of enthusiasm.

Then he picked me up and started rinsing me.

But surprisingly, I feel better than I thought.

Whatever happens.

“You can’t make too much noise here.”

“I’m sorry! I apologize!”

“So, raise your voice…”

“Okay!!”

Finally, the madness subsided only after the staff came and said something.

Only then did I regain my composure and, like the savages around me, sat on the floor and waited for the remaining savages to finish their inspection. Sёarch* The Novelƒire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

It was then.

“…….”

I felt a gaze and turned my head, and I saw a fairy looking at me in the middle of a crowded group of explorers.

It’s Erwen.

Since when did you see me? I hope it’s after the rinse is over…

“…….”

Erwen smiles as if he’s happy to see you when our eyes meet.

However, because the handsome fairies next to me were talking to me, they immediately took their eyes off me.

I was curious, so I listened to the conversation and it was quite fresh.

Should I say that it felt so unrealistic to be chattering quietly and happily while talking about my older sister?

“Sister!

“Oh, is that so? They say that fire spirits are quite impatient, so you should be able to hear their voices soon.”

well you are that person

I only have savage bastards by my side.

I’m envious…….

Looking at Erwen with a heart akin to longing for what he didn’t have, our eyes met again.

I said the time with my mouth because I wanted it to be this time.

‘Tonight.’

Erwen tilted his head, then smiled and answered with a mouthful.

‘yes!’

First of all, it was clear that this secret conversation was quite fun for Erwen.

But I don’t know if he understood what I was saying.

Is it true that you answered ‘yes’ in the first place?

After coming out of the checkpoint, we should have a proper conversation.

That was the moment I thought to myself.

“Why do you look that way, do you know anyone?”

“Oh no! Sister! It can’t be!”

At the question of the fairy sister next to her, Erwen nodded.

Then, looking at the gap, he smiles at me and speaks with his mouth.

‘sorry!’

I think I heard it right this time.

After that, I could understand the gesture of secretly pointing at the fairy sister and shaking her head.

It must have been because of this sister.

I don’t think it’s a normal situation.

“Yandel’s son, Bjorn! What are you looking at! Are you a fairy you know?”

“Not like that!”

“I guess so! There’s no way that the greatest warrior of all time like you is acquainted with the filthy goblins!”

I wanted to shut this bastard’s mouth, but I couldn’t.

At the loud voice, the fairies around me looked at me with piercing eyes.

Among them was Erwen.

She looked at me with a bitter look and nodded her head in understanding.

“Ha…….”

As I was looking at those sorrowful eyes, Hyeonta came late.

I was wondering what the heck is this doing?

Not even Romeo and Juliet.

“let’s go!”

Soon, the barbarians finished the inspection and came out to the entrance.

Even if I waited anyway, it would be impossible to talk to Erwen among the fairies, so I followed them.

Tired of it, there was another crowd in front of it.

“Dad! Are you hurt? I missed you!”

“Hyung! It’s here, it’s here!”

Well, yes, there was something like this in the game.

To put it simply, the people here are the family or acquaintances of the explorers.

“Let’s go! I’ll open the way!”

“Oohhhh!”

Following the barbarians, I made my way through the crowds of joy, joy, despair, sorrow, and affection.

Then he looked at each of their faces.

I felt strange.

“Remarion! My husband, where is my husband? No way……”

“Sorry. He asked me to deliver this.”

“No… no. No… ah!”

I’ve played [Dungeons and Stones] countless times.

Beyond the monitor, expressions that could never be known through 2D graphics were visible everywhere.

***

There is one reason why I moved with the barbarians.

It was because I thought there were more procedures that beginners had to go through in this city like the previous checkpoint.

However, my expectations were surprisingly wrong.

“It’s alcohol! Let’s drink!”

“Ooooooooooooo!”

As soon as they came out of the labyrinth, the barbarians headed to the tavern.

are you kidding?

“I’m going to fall.”

“Somehow! Bjorn, the son of the best warrior Yandel!”

A modifier was attached to the already long name.

With patience engraved in my head, I got out of my seat, saying that I had nowhere to go, and there was nothing I could do about it.

“I wish you all the best of luck! Bjorn, the son of Yandel, the greatest warrior!”

They feel it over and over again, but they are the ones who do not work on predictions based on common sense.

“It’s finally quiet.”

After being with the savages for a while, I think I’m going to lose my mind. Did Erwen feel the same way when he was with me?

Next time, I’ll have to take care of acting as a barbarian.

trudge trudge.

After breaking up with them, I wandered around the city.

I have a destination, but for now, I feel like I want to walk as my feet lead me.

It’s peaceful.

When I first saw this city, it was midnight, but now, during the day, many people fill the streets.

Surprisingly, it gives me a sense of security.

“…….”

There are no monsters here.

no one can hurt me

Even if you fall asleep on the street, you will be able to wake up fine. No, maybe someone will give me a helping hand.

There are laws, rules, and leisure here.

Of course, unlike what it looks like in a distant other world, I know that almost everything, including their ideology, culture and social system, will be barbaric compared to the 21st century.

But it’s peaceful nonetheless.

At least compared to the labyrinth I spent 7 days in.

“…….”

I wanted to feel that sense of security more, so I continued walking.

Perhaps because the explorers had just come out, my bloodied figure didn’t stand out at all.

No one looked at me strangely.

But as I kept walking down the street, I wanted to wash up.

So, I entered the first inn I saw, got a room, and washed up.

It was a little strange.

When people wash their bodies, more bloody red water comes out than soup.

“…….”

I washed myself wholeheartedly for about an hour, and when I came out, the clothes I was wearing felt very dirty.

I should have bought some damn clothes and washed them.

I felt like I wanted to take a nap, but I went out to the street again and found a clothing store.

But why?

No one looked at me strangely, but I felt ashamed for some reason.

The top was taken off and the pants stained with dirt and blood were all the same, but on the contrary, the body was much cleaner…

I felt like a savage again.

Why?

“welcome!”

Upon entering a store presumed to be a clothing store, a friendly employee approaches.

Even though he is a beggar-like barbarian, he is grinning.

I haven’t seen such a professional waiter in Seoul…

“A top? If you want a custom order, go to the building next door… Oh you’re looking for something to wear right away? I don’t know if there’s anything that fits. I’ll look for it.”

With the help of the waitress, I was able to buy a tight shirt and black pants.

The total price is 2500 stones.

I don’t know if I was ripped off or not.

I’ve never bought and tried on clothes that didn’t have any function in the game.

“Come again next time!”

Having now acted like a human, I returned to the inn.

Even when I saw the official who exchanged magic stones, I felt it while talking to the employee I just saw, but it is a city that exudes a strangely modern atmosphere.

This Lapdonia.

Most of the buildings are made of stone, and the number of floors is all high.

No, it was difficult to find a building with three floors or less on the main street, and water came out of the faucet when washing.

Maybe living in this city is more worth trying than I thought.

“…….”

I arrived at the inn and lay down on the bed.

And as I recalled the events of the seven days one by one, I realized that I was a human being no different from Hans.

When I first fell here, surviving was my only goal.

But what about now?

I finally spit out the words I had endured countless times.

“want to go home.”

I want to go back.

Even if no one there welcomes me.