Bjorn Yandel the Barbarian

Actually, it’s probably something everyone was secretly anticipating.

Didn’t they stay here and do research a few days before the rainy season started? If you wanted to avoid the rainy season, you should have finished your research long before and turned around and left.

Is it just because of the calm surrounding atmosphere?

“I guess I asked a pointless question. “I’ve been concentrating all my attention on research these days, so my thoughts were short.”

The head of the investigation team looks embarrassed and apologizes.

“It’s not really something to apologize for. “Everyone knows how hard you researched.”

Afterwards, I ran the meeting and checked to see if there were any differences of opinion. Fortunately, there were no leaders who opposed it.

It wasn’t that I was overwhelmed by my dignity and suppressed my opposition.

It’s just that most of the leaders did not consider the rainy season to be a major threat.

That’s because I’ve already experienced it once.

From Library Island to Village Chief Island. Although the journey started on the third day of the rainy season, we arrived at our destination through the rainy season without a single casualty.

“Considering the supplies consumed at the time, it is right to avoid the rainy season if possible. However, if this is not the case, there is no reason to avoid it.”

“However, after the rainy season ends, wizards’ power will be significantly weakened for at least a few days, so please think carefully about this as well.”

“yes. “If we had to fight another enemy as soon as the rainy season ended, their empty space would be too big.”

There was only one topic for our discussion.

It’s not about worrying about annihilation or finding a way to beat the rainy season.

How can we minimize damage as much as possible and get through the rainy season ‘well’?

Various opinions and strategies were discussed for a while on this topic, and eventually Plan A was created.

However, we were not satisfied with Plan A and continued to put our heads together.

and….

Plan B Plan C Plan D….

We continued to develop preparedness plans to be able to respond to all types of situations.

This was the advantage of a group with the characteristics of the king’s army.

Since mistakes can never be made, it is taken for granted to prepare for all possible situations.

I hope our clan members also emulate this spirit…

“Okay then, this is the end of the meeting. “Let’s all go back and prepare according to what we discussed today.”

After a few hours, the meeting ended and everyone was busy preparing for each plan for the remaining time.

And how long has it been?

Kwasik-!

As if announcing the beginning of the rainy season. A monster falls from the sky and breaks into pieces upon hitting the barrier.

Also at the same time.

‘I guess I’ll have to scrap Plan C.’

One option was eliminated from the beginning.

***

If the gist of Plan A is to hold out by consuming supplies by placing a barrier on the ship, Plan C is the opposite of that.

A plan in case you encounter an enemy or an ordeal that you cannot handle.

To put it simply, it’s just a plan to run away.

For reference, Plan C could be linked to Plan D, which involves circling around the surrounding waters and finally arriving here just before the end of the rainy season.

Well, whether it’s C or D, it’s meaningless now.

Kuaaaaaaaaaaaa!

With an explosion, a silver wave surrounds the wind-free area where we are located and connects with the sky.

“What a strange thing….”

It was such an overwhelming sight that all members of the exploration team, who had experienced countless hardships before, looked up in fascination.

However, one by one, I came to my senses and realized the seriousness.

“Now this….”

“Isn’t it very dangerous?”

Even with three large warships and one medium-sized ship anchored, the wide sea area, which had been free for a while, suddenly became a closed room.

Even if it was a warship famous for its durability, it did not seem possible to break through that current and go out.

“Calm down and secure your positions! Nothing has changed anyway! “If everyone just does their part, there won’t be any problems!”

The second-in-command, who came to his senses, shouted on my behalf and calmed the confusion.

‘Nothing has changed anyway…’

It may have been something he said to try to make it as smooth as possible, but he probably knew it deep down.

It is not ‘anyway’ but ‘yet’.

Nothing has changed yet.

It’s just that the escape route is blocked, but what you have to endure for 7 days during the rainy season is the same.

but….

The water surges and the escape route is blocked.

Is that really the end of this event?

I think not.

Of course, I wasn’t too worried about that.

Even during meetings.

And even now that the rainy season has begun.

The goblin’s intuition did not work.

Okay, so…

“Behel—laaaaa!!”

He storms out of the commander’s seat and heads towards the railing, swinging his hammer at the monsters climbing onto the ship.

“Baronniiiiim!!”

The day I joined the battlefield, my deputy commander called me, but I just pretended not to hear it and ignored it. If something special happens, he will take care of it.

“Come here quickly…! “If the Baron goes there, who will take command?”

Well, conducting can be done here too.

Leading with blood and sweat in a melee.

I never think it’s easy, but it’s something I’ve always done.

“You can command here too, so just keep reporting on the situation!”

The second-in-command seemed to have decided that it was impossible to stop me, so he calmed down and carried out his mission as I had hoped.

Whether there were any injuries.

Material consumption rate.

The grades and characteristics of the monsters that appear, etc.

They relayed information to me without stopping, and fortunately, there have been no major incidents so far.

Therefore, I paid more attention to combat.

Kwasik-!

As the rainy season began and time passed, more and more people were trying to climb the railings and board the ship.

This is because as the level of monsters increases, the number of individuals that survive falling from the sky increases….

“It’s shift, Baron!”

It was a long-term battle, and all members, including me, took turns fighting and distributing stamina.

Of course, wizards were an exception.

Although excluded from battle, the wizards who had the important task of maintaining the barrier had to pour out magical power all day long.

Most magical energy can be obtained by pouring magic stones into the magic circle, but that doesn’t mean magic works with magic stones alone.

A day or two….

As time passed, we reached the third day.

A total of two deaths have occurred so far.

Due to the nature of the rainy season, there was no choice but to continue intense fighting in the early stages, so sacrifices were inevitable.

However, no one was left out due to injury.

If it’s not an instant death, a group of healers will somehow go to Hwangcheongang and grab him by the collar and bring him back to life.

‘I think things are going smoothly at this rate?’

Contrary to concerns that something unusual would happen as the waves rose, the plan for this rainy season was going smoothly.

Two dead people…

If you’re unlucky, isn’t this industry where you die while fighting goblins?

Even though my heart is heavy, I have no choice but to shake it off and move forward like an explorer.

‘But… is this really the end?’

The rainy season that has begun has reached its peak and is gradually weakening.

Is that why?

Little by little, the poison of carelessness is released from my mind.

It may seem like we are being wary of unknown variables, but the thought that the rainy season may really end like this is becoming stronger.

‘Actually, surviving the rainy season with your bare body is a very difficult condition in itself…’

If you had only asked Clan Anavada members to play without the Exploration Army members, it would have been an insane level of difficulty that I wouldn’t have even dared to attempt.

No, even if they were the same members in the first place, there would have been countless casualties if it weren’t for the insanely powerful warship.

And if you think about it that way…

‘…is this difficulty level correct?’

As my complacency grew, I became more wary.

Isn’t it like that when you’re driving?

Accidents are more likely to happen when you have a moderate level of confidence than when you are a complete beginner.

but….

Day 3 Day 4 Day 5….

Even though the halfway point had already passed, no additional special events occurred.

Well, that doesn’t mean it was easy.

“There was a death in Group 2.”

One additional death occurred on the sixth day.

Considering the intensity of the beginning, it has become much more spacious, but difficulty is always relative.

As the number of monsters decreased, our condition was not perfect either.

Should I say that my fatigue was maxed out because I couldn’t sleep properly because I was fighting day and night in shifts?

“Who deserted the battle?”

“There are three.”

Even after being healed by a priest like this, there were people who were unable to wake up due to fatigue…

Is that why?

“Nimiral.”

Even in our group 4, where there had been no deaths so far, an accident eventually occurred.

One of the wizards, squeezed like a dried squid, became exhausted and the barrier was temporarily lifted…

Kwazijic-!

Let alone the fact that the ship suffered significant damage due to the fallen monster.

“Recover the body.”

One member of the Armin Exploration Team and two members of the Hetz Clan were killed instantly.

“Recall the ship and gather everyone on the first ship.”

So we ended up coming up with Plan E.

Monsters also have the disadvantage of not being able to disperse to many places, but there was nothing else to do in the current situation.

Didn’t even one ship get damaged anyway?

On the 1st and 2nd day, the consumption of magic stones was so large that even the many magic stones were running out.

‘It’s killing me to survive all 7 days on bread alone.’

Maybe they looked at it a little funny because there were no victims last time.

The perceived level of difficulty was different between enduring from day 3 and enduring without rest from day 1.

However, it is a blessing in disguise.

Day 7.

Before we knew it, the final date had arrived, and no other events occurred until the moment the hour and second hands reached the hour.

[00:00]

The rainy season is finally over.

However, the crew did not gather together and cheer as before.

“….”

“….”

The crew members were breathing heavily, sprawled out on the deck stained with the blood of monsters, as if they had been burned white.

“Is this the end?…”

“It’s okay if it’s not the end. “I can’t move anymore…”

I wanted to say something to praise them for their hard work, but I put that off until later and looked up at the sky.

‘Now it’s time to get started.’

Why isn’t anything happening?

That was when those thoughts bloomed in my head.

Flash!

A brilliant rainbow-colored radiance covered us, as if to bless us who had passed the ordeal.

***

Beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep beep!

A mechanical beeping sound is heard nearby.

When I open my eyes, I see a flying object gliding in front of the ship’s railing.

No, not exactly…

Deddeuddud-!

A drone can be seen flying in place.

‘What is this again?’

Even in a dazed state, I instinctively grabbed the hammer and stood up.

OK….

Dedddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd!

Perhaps sensing my intention to attack, the drone that was observing me from the front flew through the air and disappeared into the jungle.

“Where on earth am I….”

“Is everyone okay!”

“Everyone, be on alert…!”

Even in a very exhausted state, the crew sensed something was wrong and quickly got up.

‘No wait… a jungle?’

I quickly walked to the railing and checked my surroundings.

The place wasn’t even an estuary.

The warship we were on was placed in the middle of a lush jungle without a single sound of water.

and….

“mister! That building over there! “There’s a building!”

When Erwen went up to the watchtower, she raised her voice and pointed somewhere.

“I think you should come and see it!”

Is it because my stomach is so big?

The trees were not small in size, but as you climb up and step on the rope attached to the sail, the view becomes clearer.

“There, there!”

Soon, I looked in the direction Erwen pointed and saw an artificial structure reminiscent of a temple… built in the shape of a diamond like a pyramid.

For some reason, there was an area that came to mind as soon as I saw it.

One of the fields of the 7th floor Dark Continent.

A field where many rare ‘machine’ type monsters appeared within the labyrinth.

Unless I’m mistaken.

‘Pantelion Ruins.’

The place where we woke up was very similar to that place.