Bjorn Yandel the Barbarian

Episode 485 Pilgrim (3)

Kwajik Kwajik Kwajik-!

Defeat the imperial soldiers and advance through the passage.

The closer they got to the center, the more soldiers they had, but the battle got easier.

Not only did Versil have the ability to play the role of a healer, but his stats continued to rise.

Kwajik-!

Well, at this point, it seems that his abilities are about the same as when he was wandering around on the 3rd floor…

「The character has entered the Pilgrim’s Altar.」

Soon, a purple fog hung over the center where Versil arrived.

“Be careful. It won’t be strange if anything comes out from now on.”

“yes.”

After catching the imperial soldiers, he raised the tension that had loosened up again and entered the fog.

trudge trudge.

A few steps to advance while covering the upper body with a shield.

The cavity where we had been raiding until now appears.

I checked the terrain first.

“…….”

An empty cavity.

A stone statue of more than 4m has been erected in the place where the monument should be.

“Mr. Yandel, that’s……”

“That’s probably the witch’s altar.”

It seems to have come to the right place once.

After confirming that no one was around, I approached the stone statue and inspected the altar closely.

“Do you know something about Bersil?”

“I don’t know. The same goes for the statue. The witch I saw in the book didn’t look like this…

”

“Yes… I guess so… So is this really the witch’s true form?”

Well, I don’t know, but it probably is.

She looks just like the girl I briefly met after killing Riakis.

“This… the appearance of a young girl…”

said Versil Gouland, reaching out her hand toward the stone statue like a possessed person.

“Stop. Touching it could cause something to go wrong.”

“Ah yes!”

Versil trembled and withdrew her outstretched hand.

And he asked me carefully.

“…Now what are you going to do?”

“I’ll have to check some more.”

The stone statue was examined in a line without direct contact.

Three lines of text were written on the pedestal, but unfortunately it was impossible to decipher.

“Because ancient languages aren’t my major…”

Jeop Raven is good at reading ancient languages.

After all, can’t a player from a pureblood mage’s level of knowledge be matched?

“Sorry. Just knowing what it says might help a little—”

It was like

It was the moment I was about to say that.

“One star, one sun, one moon.”

A strange voice came from behind.

“Everyone on this land looking down is the same.”

When I turned around, a middle-aged man in knight armor was watching us.

“Because I will look up at you.”

Just looking at her, she looks strong.

is he the boss?

Surely you won’t use an auror?

“Isn’t it really disgusting? Filthy monsters and the like are equal to us.”

As I hid Versil behind my back and raised the shield, the knight laughed.

“Ah, that’s not really the case for you guys. If I had kept my honest convictions in my heart, I wouldn’t have betrayed humanity.”

After that, he made the first sign he had ever seen.

“I, Argarsil Dreadfear, swear. With the sword of the Empire that protects the world, I will destroy every single filthy pilgrim.”

Soon after, the knight who had crossed his last name drew his sword like lightning and pointed it at us.

Woo woo woo woo-!

Auras were flowing over the pure white blade.

‘……crazy.’

Is it true balance?

***

The moment I witnessed the aura scattering strong light.

My eyes go dark and the back of my neck stiffens.

‘It’s impossible to win in a normal battle.’

First of all, there is no doubt about this premise.

Even if you worked hard to improve your stats, there is no chance of winning for a knight who can even use Aura.

Before I can even get close, my body will be split in two with the shield and scattered on the floor.

But…

‘…so I have to find it.’

I’d rather think about it when I’m in despair at the situation I’m facing.

How can I beat that bastard?

‘There must be some way.’

Although [Dungeon and Stone] is an unfriendly game, it is not an unreasonable game.

If you sealed your stats and skills and threw that guy out of the blue, it means that there must be a way to deal with it somewhere.

Yes, so…

‘Think about it.’

Let’s examine each one without losing faith.

Argarsil Dreadfear.

First of all, there is no doubt that this guy is the boss.

How can I attack?

‘It’s not a level up.’

There was no way he would spend more time catching imperial soldiers and entering the boss room in a stronger state.

That’s because right after the number of people exceeded 100, the stats went up only when I caught 10 people instead of 5.

If that’s the case after that, even if you hunt for days and days, you won’t be able to catch this cub.

‘Then… is it an altar?’

I only moved my eyes and glanced at the witch statue.

Perhaps, as the soldiers said, activating the altar would trigger an event that would help with the attack.

‘The problem is how to activate it.’

Squeak.

Naturally, I took a step back and came closer to the stone statue.

And…….

Took.

He reached out and placed his hand on the stone statue.

“…….”

Unfortunately, nothing happened.

It seems that some condition is required.

‘Since it’s an altar, do I have to offer something?’

It was when the thought led to there.

“Bring the captured pilgrims.”

The guy who was aiming his sword at us suddenly spoke into the air.

Surprisingly, the answer came back from beyond the fog.

“Yes, Captain Centurion.”

A sharp tone of answer.

Before long, dozens of soldiers appeared from the fog. While surrounded by two women who were tied up with ropes.

“…Ah man!”

“Bjorn…! Did you come to save us…!”

So, these two were captured before they could get there on their own. I didn’t know Einar, but I thought Erwen would arrive well.

While relieved that the soldiers hadn’t executed the two right away, he interpreted the current situation as rationally as possible.

‘……For now, it seems like it’s been decided up to this point.’

Erwen and Einar were caught along the way, but eventually reached this place alive as prisoners.

Is this really a coincidence?

First of all, it seems like it’s a set scenario for everyone to join in front of the witch’s altar while surviving

…

“Ugh!!”

Soon after, the knight kicked Einar and Erwen who were bound and threw them towards us, and Versil quickly approached and freed them.

“I’m sorry…….”

“Thank you for saving me!”

Erwen apologizes and Einar expresses gratitude.

Unlike Bersil, the two possessed weapons and armor that were believed to have been stolen by soldiers.

Erwen was a dagger and Ainar was a greatsword.

‘They don’t take away their weapons, they release them…’

“What do you mean?”

He grinned at my question.

“I just wanted to check it out.”

“what?”

“How strong are your convictions in betraying the world beyond the empire.”

Soon he looked at us and said.

“Kill. In front of the witches you all follow. From now on, each other.”

As soon as I heard it, I laughed out loud.

This bastard knows that Ji is a heavenly horse.

“I, Dreadfear, promise you that all sins will be forgiven to those who prove their innocence by killing dirty pilgrims.”

The concept of a boss fight is terrible.

***

Dozens of soldiers surrounded the perimeter.

And in front of those soldiers, Dreadfear scatters arrogant eyes with his sword out.

“…….”

“…….”

A moment of silence flows.

Of course, there were no colleagues who were tempted by that offer.

Oh, except for me, of course.

“How can you believe that offer?”

“B… Bjorn?”

Einar was taken aback by my question, but he couldn’t help it.

I mean, I haven’t made up my mind yet.

First of all, you have to buy time by continuing the conversation.

“How do you believe…”

Upon receiving my question, Dreadfear replied happily as if smiling.

“Believe me.”

A single word that was neither candy-coated nor presented with a valid reason.

But that was enough. 「

Current

Captain Dreadfear has cast [Persuasion].

」

“Those who escape the womb of the Wicked Witch will return alive.”

I hope there is a way to revive this way.

It was very painful.

Of course, I’m not worried about betrayal.

Even if that suggestion is true, there is no way our members will pull out the knife of betrayal.

But…

‘The fact that they gave us a way to get out like this means that it’s that difficult to attack…’

What the hell was that?

A way for everyone to return alive without sacrificing their comrades—.

“If the decision is difficult, let me make it a little easier.”

Then he took a step forward.

And…

「Current Captain Dreadfear cast [Deprive Ownership].」

「The character is unable to act.」

As soon as their eyes met, their body was as hard as stone.

I realize one thing about my body, which shows no signs of moving even if I give it strength.

‘…I’m not a bastard made to fight.’

I knew how to use aura, but isn’t it too much to do?

trudge trudge.

The guy slowly approached the frozen cage and stabbed me in the stomach with his sword.

Pooh-!

The wound was not deep.

Just pouring a potion at the right time would make it better, but if left alone, bleeding would become a problem.

“Keuk!”

He stabbed all four of us, starting with me.

Did you mean to make it easy?

“From now on, it’s your choice.”

“…….”

“A painful death or a painful life. I wonder how long your convictions will last.”

He had a relaxed look on his face, as if one of us was sure to betray him.

It was quite understandable.

Thrombo-thump-thump-thumb-thump-

Thumping people always think a lot. I’ve seen so many cases like that.

‘Even with Einar and Erwen…’

What about Versil, who joined the most recently.

Although he is a fellow player who crossed the line together in the Ice Rock Expedition ,

Is it okay to expect that much loyalty from a woman who is

?

I grit my teeth and forcibly erase the doubt.

The more I do this, the more I play with his intentions.

In the first place, if I was in a normal situation, I wouldn’t have thought of this

.

I closed my eyes because my body didn’t move anyway.

In order to attack [Dungeon and Stone], I always had to figure out the creator’s intention first

.

First of all, it seems that the scenario has been fixed up to this point.

Seeing that a boss of armed force, which is virtually impossible to confront, has emerged, the strategy will have nothing to do with force. Most of these missions have

different results depending on the player’s ‘choice’.

What if I don’t?’

Is it game over when everyone dies on the spot,

or if you hold out until the time is right, the witch will be thrilled, the altar will be activated, and the path will

be

opened

?

Well, 99% of first attempts end in failure, but

“5 minutes have passed.”

“…….”

“I’ve thought about it enough, so I’ll give each one a chance.

” I came back.

It started with me.

Chae-chang.

He threw a dagger in front of me. ”

Grab it.

”

That’s it.”

This damn bastard.

“…….”

As I sat down on my knees and stared at him, he grinned and nodded.

” I hope everyone is like you.”

His body stiffened.

He trudged.

He moved his steps and stood in front of Erwen.

And…….

“Grasp it.”

He said the same line, and Erwen was silent

. .”

A moment of silence that lasted for a while.

My heart was beating like crazy. My heart

was

beating like crazy. Seeing things like this made

it very strange to be a person. Even though I thought I had 100% trust in Erwen, deep in my heart, thoughts of just in case bloomed.

“Only one. Even if you stab just one person, you will survive and wash away your sins.”

I unknowingly flinched at those words.

The thought that I might choose to stab Versil suddenly came to my mind…”

… “Go away.”

“You’re a rough-mouthed woman.”

Fortunately, Erwen’s turn also passed safely. “Take

hold

.”

And Einar’s

turn began. As soon as this was released, Einar

rushed forward with a shout and was kicked and

fell to the floor. Versil approached in turn , “It’s your turn.”

Then

, trembling, I asked him,

“One…”

“…….”

“Is it okay to stab just one…?”

Damn it.