Bjorn Yandel the Barbarian

“…the situation is not good.”

The first to cry was Bersil.

“It won’t be long before we realize that the patrol team that found us has disappeared. If that happens, the search will begin in earnest. “It’s only a matter of time before our presence here is discovered.”

It is definitely dangerous to continue staying in this house.

No matter how much we are, there is no answer if we are surrounded by them.

I felt it during the Ice Rock expedition, but the top raiders of Noark, including Orculis, were not an opponent to be taken lightly.

‘Since we continued to conquer the 8th floor, we must have become more elite than then.’

I nodded and said to Bersil’s opinion.

“Don’t worry. I have no intention of hiding here either. “We have to find a way to escape as quickly as possible.”

“Then I’m glad.”

You must escape from Area 7, which is occupied by the Noark forces.

Once that goal was clearly determined, subsequent conversations naturally focused on that goal.

“I heard that not only District 7 but District 13 is also being occupied at the same time? “It would be difficult for them to handle that wide castle wall on their own.”

“It means finding a place where there is a gap and opening it.”

“yes! “Once you get over the castle wall, there are allies beyond, right?”

Erwen’s forced breakthrough.

“How about using the sewer…? The road is narrow, so I think it would be worth it even if I got caught…”

Misha’s detour.

“…Why don’t you just hide away and not bother with this or that? I think if I wait a few days, the royal army will come to rescue me…”

Einar’s strategy of survival, losing his fighting spirit.

And….

“Auyan, tell me too. “Don’t just sit still.”

“yes? “You mean me?”

“I’m not saying you have to give the right answer. Just feel free to say what you would like to do if it were you. “Don’t feel pressured.”

“If I had the power… I think I would have gone to save people.”

“people…?”

“Yes… most of the explorers in Area 7 are being held hostage by them…”

Even Navigator Auyen’s opinion was very unexpected.

“Of course, I am far from such a hero…! “I just did it, so don’t worry about it!”

As attention soon focused, Auyen looked embarrassed and added something.

But…

“It’s not bad.”

Amelia must have been impressed by Auyen’s opinion and looked at me and opened her mouth.

“Yandel, maybe now is your chance. Because they don’t know of our existence. “They will only be on guard against the royal family beyond the walls.”

“They say we should take advantage of this time and attack them from the inside.”

“Yes, if it succeeds, it will be a huge achievement. Two cities in Ravigion have fallen to external enemies. “Maybe we will be recognized for as great a contribution as the nobles who stopped Yeokcheon’s actions during the Iron Wall Rebellion.”

Amelia certainly has a point.

Even in Lapdonia’s long history, you can count these major incidents on one hand and still have enough left over.

If you are successful, you will be able to receive numerous rewards and even win a prize.

My position in the heterogeneous noble association Melves, which I am a member of, will also be raised accordingly.

“…I guess I’ll have to hear more first. “Bring me the guy from the basement of Auyen.”

My worries deepen.

***

Subordinate G, who was released after being locked in the basement for a while, answered the questions with sincerity as if he were really on our side.

Thanks to this, we were able to learn more about the situation in District 7 than before…

“The explorers are divided into various regions and are imprisoned.”

The places where the explorers, who normally served as the city’s standing army due to their profession and had combat power that far exceeded that of ordinary people, were imprisoned could be broadly divided into three.

The explorer branch’s dungeon, where I had been trapped once in the past.

The dungeon of the three temples.

And to the dungeon of District 7 Magistrate’s Office.

Of course, there are three if you divide them into larger ones, but if you divide them into smaller ones, there are dozens of places.

There are several temples and explorer branches in District 7, and the Public Security Agency is also made up of several sub-branches.

“It is said that because the number of explorers held hostage was so large, they had no choice but to divide them and imprison them in this way…”

However, it is a bit unclear whether this should be considered good or bad.

‘It seems like it would be easy to carry out a rescue operation because the forces are dispersed…’

On the other hand, if we stop by just a few places, it is clear that our presence will be exposed to the world. No matter how fast you move, there is a distance between each prison.

“Still, it’s positive that your power is strengthened every time you visit a place.”

“yes…? “Are you really trying to save them?”

“Why are you curious about that?”

“….”

Anyway, from now on, it’s the territory of the patrol team.

And I heard about the size of the troops deployed on the walls. Well, it’s not like this guy, who is just a novice, could explain everything accurately, but…

“Oh, and the civilians will be gathered near the castle wall. It is said that as the pressure from the royal family gradually increases, they are gradually easing it and are in a standoff…” Because

there is a big difference between what you know and what you do not know, even briefly.

“Okay then go back home.”

“…You mean the house?”

“Auyen will guide you.”

After locking subordinate G in the basement again, we had one last meeting.

“Looking at your expression, it looks like you’ve already made your decision.”

“…Do you see that?”

“To some extent. So what are we going to do?”

Since it wasn’t the nuance of asking because I really didn’t know, I answered right away without further ado.

“Free the hostages and escape this city together.”

“Way?”

Amelia briefly asked what I said, and I answered immediately without any hesitation.

“I have to think about it now.”

“….”

“Together.”

I made the decision because I thought it was worth a try, but I haven’t made a detailed plan yet.

In the first place, it would be better for several people to come together to decide on these details rather than deciding them alone.

“Okay then, let’s begin.”

A meeting to make a plan followed.

Which prison should you target first and which route should you take?

In the end, is it better to climb over the castle wall or take the sewer?

If you choose the castle wall, which point would be best?

We discussed these things for a long time, and the outline was slowly becoming clear.

“But…”

Misha cautiously opened his mouth during a moment of quiet in the meeting.

“Isn’t it a little… strange?”

A mumble without a subject.

Erwen asked back with a disapproving look.

“Is it strange?”

“Well… what on earth do the people of Noark want? “There are some parts I don’t understand at all.”

“It’s natural for them to think, right? “They probably want to take what’s ours and become masters of the world.”

“But… this is too reckless.”

Misha continued speaking quickly.

“They probably knew from the beginning. Even if we hold on by taking hostages, it will only be a waste of time. But why did they invade like this?”

Erwen also did not disagree with those words.

To be honest, the question Misha had just now is something we all have to some degree.

With this current structure, Noark will never win.

Even if there were dozens of times more hostages, the royal family is not one of those people who cannot draw their swords for fear of spilling blood.

And….

‘There’s no way he wouldn’t know that fact just because he’s Noark.’

An invasion that was destined to end in defeat.

But why did the Noark guys commit such a foolish act?

Is it because you can’t think that far?

Well, that will never happen.

“It’s a bit suspicious that they targeted two areas at the same time. It’s a wonder how long you can survive if you only target one…”

“There’s even a Biffron between District 7 and District 13, so Mercury will be much more difficult.”

“…Iknow, right. Really, why did that happen? “Does Bifron have a purpose?”

“I’m not sure, but it’s clear that it’s a movement with some purpose.”

Cancer At this point, it is reasonable to believe that there is a hidden plan.

“Then you staged a hostage-taking?”

“I guess we’ll need some time to continue our plans.”

“Then we should move as fast as possible. “I can’t even imagine how things will change if they are given enough time.”

After all, it would be better to face off against a blank slate.

As we gathered together and shared opinions, we realized that there was a time limit.

Well, I don’t know how much time is left.

Still, the fact that we have to move quickly must have been imprinted on everyone.

“…Then the route has been decided. “Has everyone finished their homework?”

“Oh, I’m still—.”

“Okay. Einar. “You just need to stay next to Versil.”

“oh! “Is that really true?”

huh. I didn’t expect to memorize this anyway.

It is best to just place Einar next to a smart person.

“Then the preparations are complete. Let’s go out soon.”

After completing all preparations, I was about to leave.

Even though I can’t remember everything else, is there a part of my DNA where I can never forget my oath?

“Bjorn! under! What are you going to do with that guy trapped in the basement below? “I swore I would save your life!”

Ugh, why do I needlessly remember this again?

I couldn’t easily break my oath in front of Einar, who didn’t know I was a player, but of course it didn’t turn into a big problem.

“What’s the problem? “You saved my life, didn’t I?”

“…huh?”

“Then why should I take care of him by giving him all the food he eats and taking him around all the time?”

“Uh… that’s not it…”

“Okay then. Leave it alone. You’ll figure it out. “If he starves to death, that is his fate.”

“Oh… Is that so?”

“Ainar! Stop saying unnecessary things and quickly go and stand next to Versil! “Because that’s your spot!”

“I get it!!”

Okay, then I guess the persuasion of Einar is over.

Kwiik kuung-!

Now let’s go.

***

After leaving the ruined old house, we moved as secretly as possible, avoiding the eyes of the patrol team.

Judging by the movements of the patrol team, it seems that no one knows about us yet.

“Come this way.”

Oh, by the way, the role of guide was given to Amelia.

In fields like secret infiltration, this guy is nothing short of an expert.

In fact, I followed the instructions, stopped when I had to stop, and moved when I had to move, so I arrived exactly at the time I had planned and expected.

“As I heard, there aren’t that many security forces.”

The Great Temple of the Leatlas Church, which I often visited.

It is also the starting point of today’s escape plan.

We started planning in earnest while secretly looking from the second floor of the building across the street.

Well, anyway, I just had to wait.

“I’ll come back.”

Amelia and Misha with hidden weapons.

And even Erwen, who can assassinate from a distance.

A separate team of three people came together and left the building. After waiting for a while, a signal came.

When I came down from the building and headed towards the front door, all the people guarding the front had collapsed.

Cheeeeeeeek-!

After completely erasing all traces using Amelia’s exploration supplies, we entered the main temple.

And…

Pugh! Kwasik-! Sigh!

Follow Amelia wherever she goes and repeat the tasks.

However, if the tail was long, it could be caught.

“I guess… I got caught, right?”

Amelia frowns and nods at Erwen’s muttering.

“I guess so. “Seeing how it’s become so noisy.”

They say it’s noisy, but I can’t hear any sound.

…But that doesn’t mean I don’t believe that.

“But how did you get caught?”

“Well, there are probably many ways. Because there are always people with mysterious abilities everywhere. “I’ll ask questions later and speed up the pace for now.”

“Sure.”

Well, I was hoping to end here as quietly as possible so I would have time to spare.

“The royal family! “The royal family has invaded!”

In fact, the moment we arrived at the stairs leading down to the basement where the prison was located, the troops stationed in the main temple appeared and attacked us.

Killing everyone and then going down would have been one way, but it wasn’t a good way to save time.

“Yandel, we are in charge of this place, so come down.”

“i get it.”

I left the cleanup of the ground floor to my colleagues and hurried down to the basement.

A dungeon built much larger than the surface area.

There seemed to be only one guard taking turns, so none of them were visible except for one.

“Oh don’t come!”

The guard must have heard the news from the ground and greeted me with his weapon drawn…

Kwajik-!

As soon as he smashed the guard’s head with a hammer, the trapped explorers also realized the situation.

“Rescue team…?”

“Why only one…?”

“Wait a minute… it looks familiar somehow…”

“Baron Yandel! “It’s Baron Yandel!”

“A giant has arrived…!!!”

The shouting that erupted from the underground room was so loud that it hurt my ears, but I decided to think of it as a good thing.

Okay, where do you have the energy to shout?

It would be better to use this gap to make something popular.

“wait! “I, Bjorn, son of Yandel, have come to save you!!”

“Waaaaaa!!”

After the grace imprinting was completed, I searched through the belt of the guard I had defeated earlier and found the key.

‘…you don’t have a key?’

Although it was an unexpected situation, I was not embarrassed.

There is no problem in this world that cannot be solved.

As long as you have enough strength.

Sigh-!

An iron bar that bends like a spoon when you apply moderate force.

“Thank you! thank you!”

“Did the royal family send you the Baron?”

“I heard you’re missing…”

The trapped explorers are asking all kinds of questions as they escape.

It’s good to like a movie, but I didn’t have time to respond kindly.

“Come on, I’ll explain later. “Hold out your hand.”

“ah…! yes!”

First, the explorers were released from the restraints they were wearing, as if cracking a nut with their bare hands. As it was a magic tool that sealed essence, its physical durability was low.

“If it gets loose, quickly go upstairs and help. “Don’t block the road.”

“Um… I wonder where my equipment is…”

“Ask that up above. “Because I don’t know either.”

“yes!”

The liberation work was completed much earlier than expected, as everything was done by force without the need to bother looking for each key.

But…

“Down! “There are priests and wizards on the second basement floor!”

Oh, there is also a second basement floor.

For some reason, there are only regular explorers here.

“I, Bjorn, son of Yandel, have come to save you!!”

From then on, they went down to the second basement floor and continued the rescue operation by making the same favorable remarks.

When I finished all the work and came back up, this side too had been cleaned up.

“You worked hard, man.”

“You did the hard work. That’s it, and more than that, it’s a priest! Are there priests above the level of bishop? the more the better!”

I singled out only the priests among the liberated explorers and gathered them together.

Fortunately, given the location, there were more than ten priests of bishop level or higher…

“…Are you hurt somewhere?”

“That’s not it. I need your help for my next plan.”

“Oh, I see! I will do my best to help you. But…what can we do?”

“Pray for us.”

“What do you mean by prayer…?”

I said with a grin at the reaction of the priests who seemed to have heard something off the bat.

“I want to erase the essence.”

“….”

“Right Now.”

If you want to do something big about cancer, you have to strengthen it first.

***

「The [Essence of Orc Hero] that seeped into the character’s soul has been removed.」

「Strength decreases by -70.」

「Agility decreases by -35.」

「Fighting spirit decreases by -40.」

「Physics Resistance decreased by -20….”

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“[The essence of ????] seeps into the character’s soul.”