Bjorn Yandel the Barbarian

Erwen, who jumped out of the group of explorers, embraced one arm.

“Thank God! I was so worried!!”

Huh, I didn’t expect to meet him here.

That’s not to say it’s bad, of course.

I relaxed a bit and checked my surroundings.

When I looked, there was his older sister, Daria, next to him.

‘No matter how you look at it, they’re not all members of the same clan…’

At first, I wondered if it was the same clan that Erwen had joined as a mercenary.

But looking at it, that doesn’t seem to be the case.

Most of them wear the clan mark, but not all of them. Also, each clan mark is different.

If so, how is this group formed?

“Who is Erwen?”

When a human woman, presumably in her early thirties, lowered her weapon and asked, Erwen also untied her arms and turned her back.

“Don’t worry. He’s someone I know! Oh, and my sister too! Right, sister?”

“…That’s right. The identity is clear, so you don’t have to worry about Noark’s side.”

“It’s good news to hear.”

Having listened to Daria’s words, the woman ordered the alert explorers to lower their weapons.

Hmm, is this woman the general manager here?

“Nice to meet you. I’m Bersil Gowland, vice-captain of Clan Larer.”

“I am Bjorn, the son of Yandel.”

“Little Vulcan…?”

I shrugged my shoulders and the woman looked at me with delighted eyes.

“This is a very great person.”

A compliment that naturally lifts me up.

If he was an ordinary barbarian, he would have raised his shoulders and condescendingly.

Is this a leader’s dialogue?

“It’s going to be great. That sounds like something I should say instead.”

I answered briefly and stared at the woman.

What you just said wasn’t polite, it was the truth.

“I know Clan Larer as a fairly large clan.”

It wasn’t even a top 10 clan, but it was a clan that could be proudly called a large clan.

The peculiarity is that 80% of the clan members are female.

“It’s the vice-captain of that place…”

In an unexpected place, he met a huge figure.

However, I had no intention of playing a friendly game.

“So what are you all doing here?”

“Let me explain.”

The deputy leader of Clan Larer, Bersil, briefly explained the circumstances of this place as soon as the shouting was over.

I heard it was a situation similar to ours.

As soon as they entered the labyrinth, they moved quickly to go to the second floor.

And…

“The incident happened.”

To assess the situation, Versil led the team back to the starting point.

However, the place was already no different from an abyss.

So, she began gathering forces in a makeshift way.

“All of the people gathered here are people I met nearby. Their identities are clear.”

“Are you sure?”

“I don’t know all of them, but I’m close to everyone across the bridge. It’s a pity, but if you can’t use this method, you can thoroughly exclude them, so don’t worry.”

Yes, you don’t believe in dog tags, so you used that method.

Just like Erwen vouched for me.

They were a group that guaranteed each other and formed a minimum level of trust.

“Our goal is simple.”

After explaining the group, Versil then presented the goal that the group wanted to move forward.

“Combining forces to protect us. Ultimately passing through the enemy and reaching the safe zone.”

“When you say safe zone, do you mean the dark zone in the center?”

“Yes, it should be quick to say that you know. Would you like to join us, Mr. Yandel?”

Was it because he became the vice-captain of a popular clan?

I definitely feel that I’m used to dealing with people in every tone.

His personality also seems to be quite cautious.

‘If I become the vice-captain, my skills will be considerable.’

After a brief thought, I agreed to Versil’s recruitment offer.

“Okay, please take good care of me in the future.”

Amidst the chaos of the current situation, not knowing how the day will end.

I have a nest to stay for a while.

***

“The sentry doesn’t need to stand, so rest for a while. We’ll be leaving soon. I’ll tell you then.”

I decided to be grateful for Versil’s consideration.

It was because I was desperate for a break.

Fog obscuring vision.

A battle with people who are not monsters.

A chaotic situation that is difficult to predict even an inch ahead.

Physical fatigue is exhaustion, but mental stress is enormous.

“Come over here and let’s rest.”

I went to an empty seat and sat down with the team members who were stiff as if the unfamiliar explorers were awkward.

and just relax.

“But it’s really good. There’s no law to just die meeting people like this…”

Did the tension relax later?

At first, colleagues who were busy being wary of their surroundings enjoyed a short break with a relieved expression.

That was when

“Mister, you thought well. That vice-captain over there is very strong. So are the others.”

During the conversation, Erwen, who had been noticeably next to her sister, naturally came over and sat next to me.

“Anyway, I guess we’re really meant to be. I was just thinking that you missed me. But he really showed up!

“Tsk.”

Einar and Misha, who usually looked down on Erwen, frowned slightly, but didn’t argue first.

They know it too.

How foolish it is to create trouble with personal feelings in this situation.

“But how do you two know each other? I heard that fairies and barbarians don’t get along.”

Raven, who had never met her, showed curiosity and joined the conversation.

“Oh, I didn’t introduce myself. I—”

“I know! I’ve often heard from you. That a great wizard joined the team…” ”

…Did Mr. Yandel really say that?”

Well, it’s not that far…….

I decided to think that Erwen also has a social life, and I watched quietly without saying anything.

“My name is Erwen Fornacci di Tercia. This is Arua Raven, right?”

“What about you? Just call me Raven.”

“Then please call me Erwen too.”

Erwen, who finished the talk in a friendly atmosphere, proudly told us the story of our meeting.

Mr. Bear, with his back against the wall, was listening intently as if he was curious about the relationship between me and the boy.

“Drinking the first return wine together is such a pretty fairy……. The more I look at Yandel, the more happy I am.”

What is this uncle?

“You said you were Mr. Urikfried, right? Hee hee, thank you for looking at me nicely!”

“…Call me Abman.”

“Yes, Mr. Abman!”

Erwen, who gave off the maknae’s tidbit and made friends with the group in an instant.

To be honest, I was quite impressed.

“But how do you use this crossbow? I don’t think a normal person can pull it because of the tension.”

“Oh this? It’s not that great. Would you like to try pulling it?”

“Is that okay? Ugh… Wow! It’s really different from my bow.”

“Whoops, since I used the tendon of the troll, it has to be that way.”

Did he have a good social life this far?

Doing jokes in front of some kind of mother-in-law.

‘Ah, maybe that’s not wrong.’

After that, he said he would make a clan.

Of course, Raven and Mr. Bear are the first candidates for recruiting.

They must have decided that they needed to look good in advance because they might one day belong to the same clan.

Well, the other two seemed to hate him.

“Urakburak. Lower your mouth. Is this a situation where you can laugh!!”

“…uh?”

Mr. Bear, who had been beaten by Einar for the first time in his life, stiffened in a daze.

But did he realize the situation belatedly?

Mr. Bear spat out words that were difficult to understand, as if to make an excuse.

“Ah ah! I dig cats, of course.”

“Isn’t it? I almost doubted it! So, come here and look at my greatsword. It’s no fun talking about bows!”

“Uh… isn’t it fun?”

“Of course!!”

As if kidnapping, Einar drags Mr. Bear and sits next to him.

It was at a time when such a funny thing happened.

“Erwen.”

“Oh sister.”

Daria, who had been carefully watching us from a distance, approached us.

“I’m sorry, but I have something to say.”

“What about you?”

“huh.”

When she said she had something to say with me, she tried to get up, but Daria stopped her.

“I have to take a break, but until I have to.”

“Yes? In that case. What do you mean?”

At my question, Daria stared at me awkwardly. For some reason, he seemed uncomfortable with me.

The reason for this became clear sooner or later.

“You’re level 5… I heard you became an explorer?”

As far as I know, Daria was also a Level 5 explorer, and that hasn’t changed.

On the other hand, how was I?

I was a Level 9 rookie at the time, and I grew up to be a Level 5 explorer leading a team in just one year.

So it’s bound to be embarrassing.

“By the way? Is that all you’re trying to say?”

“…I have a suggestion.”

“Try it.”

“How about hanging out with us for a while?”

“More details.”

To my words, Daria continued in a completely public voice.

A total of 7 teams, including us, gathered for one purpose, but in the end, is it just strangers?

In fact, most of the teams are said to be in the form of hanging out with teams they are friendly with.

“If you agree, our two teams’ formations will stick together when moving. So that when something happens, we can immediately join forces.”

Wherever people gather, factions arise.

Daria was offering me an alliance.

“Not a bad suggestion.”

The offer itself was quite attractive.

Yes, if only one condition is met.

“But did you get permission from your leader?”

Daria is a member of the Blue Wall Clan Team 4 as a mercenary.

Naturally, the team leader is one of the clan’s executives.

Have we really finished talking?

“That man…don’t worry. I can convince him. So what’s the answer?”

“good night.”

“Okay then, I’ll come back later. Erwen, let’s go back together.”

“Ugh…….”

Afterwards, Daria led her sister back to where the team was, and I watched.

For some reason, I felt a strange feeling.

When I first met him, I was treated like a childish barbarian. I was treated like a smart guy by my brother’s side.

But I never thought I’d get an offer like that first.

“I’ll finish my personal maintenance soon and leave.”

After resting for a few more minutes, a departure notice came from Versil. Oh, by the way, at this time, we also told the formation that our team should stand on when moving, and it was the third position from the front.

Immediately behind was Erwen’s team.

‘This feels like something happened.’

A structure in which each team follows as if playing a train.

Of course, there are no complaints here.

Due to the nature of the crystal cave, it was natural to move in a single line while moving, and Versil’s team was the most powerful to clear the path at the forefront.

But…

“I’ve heard from Daria and Erwen. They say they’re called ‘Little Vulcan’? I hope you’ll take good care of them.”

“Okay, I’ll leave it to you.”

Why are we ahead of them?

Is this really a coincidence?

‘There’s no way that would happen.’

It may be similar to the third or fourth from the front, but it is obvious that the front is a little more dangerous.

It’s a small part, but it’s true that we suffered losses.

Raven seemed to think so too.

“Hey, this feels a little bad.”

“Huh? Which part do you mean?”

“Jinhyeong. It’s not going to keep going like this, right? I think it’s better to alternate between front and back.”

At Raven’s objection, the leader of Erwen’s team gave out a friendly smile.

“Haha, we have a lot of ranged ranges, and yours have a lot of short ranges. It’s just a reasonable arrangement.”

“that-.”

“Aren’t we located in the safest center in the first place. Who do you think it is thanks to?”

A jutting jaw that cuts off Raven’s words and firmly draws a line.

Even the rationalist Raven couldn’t say anything.

“…….”

If winning this position is really due to him, then he must have thought that it was fair for us to stand in front of him with nothing to do.

Because we can say that we have benefited from it.

But…

‘A small and medium-sized clan’s team leader can breathe into a large clan’s vice-captain?’

It sounds like bullshit even if you only hear it.

Need to watch more.

“Now let’s finish talking about this and go. It looks like we’ve already started.”

to retell.

I left my doubts behind and moved forward.

trudge trudge.

So the real journey began.

***

First of all, the journey itself was passable.

I ran into them by chance, and I thought it was luck that Erwen was there to guarantee my identity.

“Sub-captain! I’m a warlock!!”

“Turn off the time. I’ll take care of it soon.”

The combat power of the team to which the vice-captain of a large clan belonged was truly amazing.

‘They said the clan was mainly active on the 7th floor.’

Since they cleared the way in front of us, it was very convenient for us to follow.

‘Does this feel like riding a bus?’

In fact, except for the few surprise attacks on the side roads, the number of times he wielded a mace could be counted on one hand.

That was when the journey lasted about an hour.

“I have good news and bad news.”

Vice-captain Versil stopped moving and spoke to us.

“The good news is we’re almost there. You can run into the dark zone in 20 minutes.”

yeah i knew this

“What’s the bad news?”

In response to an explorer’s question, Versil murmured as if she had no personal feelings.

“We can’t all go together.”

A chilly silence began to cover the cave.