Bjorn Yandel the Barbarian

Episode 609: Mystery (2)

According to the leader of the investigation team, the gusts were so strong from about 200 meters in the sky that it was impossible to climb up using floating magic.

I tried casting a lighting spell to at least brighten my vision, but it wasn’t long before the wind was blowing so strong that I was blown away by magical power.

However, it is said that when the lighting magic briefly exploded, one of the investigation team members saw it.

“There was something clearly looking down at me in the dark.”

The investigation team member could not properly describe the appearance, shape, or size of something. However, he was strongly convinced that he had seen something.

“The wind was so strong that I couldn’t even see straight ahead. We must also keep in mind the possibility that he may be mistaken…”

The head of the investigation team did not seem to trust the words of the member, but I begged to differ.

Of course, I don’t completely believe that, but…

“Then we can check one more time.”

“One more time… do you mean…?”

“Okay, go up again and try using the lighting magic properly this time. Then you’ll see something right.”

“…The members were very tired. “Can we get enough rest today and continue the investigation tomorrow?”

Starting tomorrow….

It would be a lie if I said I didn’t want to save a little time, but I am a barbarian commander who inherited the spirit of the Great Man.

“Of course.”

When he coolly gave permission, the head of the investigation team, who looked like he was about to collapse at any moment, began to blush.

‘…I guess you weren’t using magic to erase your complexion because you wanted to rest on purpose?’

I suddenly had that suspicion, but trusting my subordinates with a broad mind was probably part of the commander’s discretion.

In the end, the exploration began the next day after all members of the investigation team had sufficiently rested.

and….

“I saw it too…! “Something is looking down on me!”

Another similar eyewitness testimony was revealed within the investigation team, and this time, its shape was captured, albeit vaguely, in the video recorder.

Well, the opinions of those who checked the record ball were mixed.

“It’s hard to see clearly because it’s dark around here.”

“Isn’t it created by the light sphere magic being refracted…?”

“I have a different opinion. Do you see it here? “Here are the eyes, here are the nose… If you think about it this way and look at it, the outline will be revealed…”

“Hi! Really! “This is not a human shape!”

“…creeps.”

At this point, it feels like members of a psychic club are gathering together to explore an abandoned house, rather than a group of experts gathering to target a new class of people.

‘…the recording sphere is ambiguous.’

I also checked the video, but it was difficult to say anything about it.

but….

‘But one more eyewitness testimony came out.’

Not one, but two.

This is very meaningful when creating statistics.

At this point, does the claim that there is something in there have any credibility?

There is something hidden in that gust of wind.

Even if they are not the ‘people’ they claim to be.

“Hmm….”

My worries deepen.

Because it became clear what I had to do from now on.

‘How do I get up there?’

A way to get through the gusts of wind and reach something unidentifiable.

From now on, I have to find a way to do that.

“Investigation leader. From now on, you can make your own decisions and investigate that place. “I will give you authority, so you can mobilize others.”

First, the investigation team activated the automatic investigation mode.

And he told me to try everything that came to mind, even if it was a waste of time, and to make sure to tell me the results.

‘I don’t think that guy will investigate in a creative way just because of this.’

Still, I’ll get something out of it.

Afterwards, I said I would take a moment to gather my thoughts and returned to the cabin.

[Something is not going well?]

“Oh, will you listen?”

I sat Hamsik down on the bed reading a book and shared the current situation as if he was complaining.

I had some expectations, but unfortunately Hamsik only had a listening function and no advice function.

[Yes, it must be a worry.]

“Is that the end?”

[then? What should you do with me?]

Maybe it’s because I read books often, but I feel like I’ve become a lot more picky these days.

In the past, I had a much more gentle side.

‘Is it puberty?’

Hamsik took his attention away from me again and started reading a book, and I lay down on the bed and gathered my thoughts.

How can I break through obstacles and climb upward?

It was not easy to think of a way to move a large group of well over a hundred people hundreds of meters into the air while braving gusts of wind.

But rather, that’s why.

‘I don’t think you’ll be able to ascend using magic or anything like that. Hmm… Then do I need to meet some condition to trigger an event?’

Conjecture derived strictly from a gamer’s perspective.

However, considering that this is the Dungeons & Stone world, this perspective is helpful in many ways.

‘It’s an event…’

In fact, there was a hypothesis that came to mind first.

The moment the rainy season ended.

A rainbow-colored pillar that emits light so intense that it can be seen from anywhere on the first basement floor.

The pillar of light lasted for about 5 minutes and then disappeared.

Of course, at the time, I thought it simply served as a guidepost.

but….

‘What would happen if I were here at that time? Is some new event triggered?

It’s a pretty plausible hypothesis.

First of all, the condition itself was quite difficult to establish.

‘First of all, the nearest island is 4 weeks away.’

Seokmun Island, where there were many guardian statues, has sunk beneath the sea, so the closest one is Library Island.

Using a magic propulsion device can greatly reduce travel time, but it is not particularly meaningful.

No matter what you do, the rainy season will end before you get there.

‘To put it simply, if you want to be here when the pillar of light is created, there is no other way than to endure the rainy season head on…’

Assuming that all my hypotheses are correct, if you think about it in reverse, it is also significant that Rainbow Island is isolated like an isolated island.

Well, no.

‘Until then, continue to research, and if there is still no solution, let’s give it a try.’

So, that was the conclusion.

***

One day, two days, three days, four days…

The time spent on the boat anchored in a windless area passed quickly.

For some, it must have been an extremely busy time, but for others, it was a boringly peaceful time.

“…I found the car! “Investigation leader!”

“Really!”

Representative people who had a busy time were the members of the investigation team.

Under the commander’s instructions, they were repeatedly attempting and failing extraordinary experiments every day.

Oh, by the way, today’s experiment was a drone launch.

It was a fairly plausible plan to attach a video recording sphere to an arrow, shoot it, track the location, and check the video…

“Play it! hurry!”

“….”

“Why are you making such a blank expression?”

“I… it’s not working. “I think it was damaged due to the impact of falling.”

The head of the investigation team, who invested a whopping three days, including prior preparations, for this plan, has a hard look on his face.

“What about repairs?”

“The circuit wasn’t just tangled, it was completely broken. “I think it will be difficult.”

“….”

Huh… I feel sorry for everyone I see.

I’d like to tell them to just rest since it’s over at this point, but since they come up with a pretty good plan every time, I’m still just watching.

‘I didn’t become the head of the investigation team for nothing…’

The head of the investigation team was a person who took the position upon Gahyun’s recommendation, and the position suited him better than expected.

‘I was a little surprised when they said they would also explore the ocean at the same time.’

For reference, the leader of the investigation team also conducted deep-sea exploration at the same time, and the most impressive thing was the plan to attach weights to the video recording device and sink it.

The gist of the plan was to remove the weights that had been placed using magic with a timer, create an air layer, and restore them…

The problem was the durability of the recording crystal ball.

No matter how many layers of protection magic were applied, when it was pulled out, it was shattered by the high water pressure.

“…When I get back, I will make a recording crystal ball that will work in any environment and never break.”

Well, maybe this is how the development of all civilizations begins.

You know the saying that failure breeds success?

‘If there really was something like that, exploration would be much easier.’

Oh, of course it was convenient without it.

No matter where I went, there were a lot of talented people around me who would be treated as aces, so there was no need for me to step forward.

I was a typical person who had a boring time.

‘I’m bored, let’s go patrolling.’

Soon, as I was walking around the boats, I could feel that there were significantly fewer people on the boats.

I know that we don’t need a lot of security guards because sea monsters don’t appear, but…

‘Anyway, that’s true. ‘There are no people like this?’

When I approached a crew member working on something on the deck and asked, the crew member gave me an unexpected answer.

“Everyone is hiding in their rooms. “If you go out for no reason, you might be noticed by the head of the investigation team.”

“…?”

“Didn’t the Baron give authority to the head of the investigation team? If necessary, bring in people from wherever you are.”

“ah….”

“Ugh… I didn’t come out of the cabin because it was stuffy at that time. “I happened to run into him then…”

Seeing that the victim is real, it doesn’t seem like it’s just a ghost story.

Feeling somewhat sorry, I quickly left the place.

And when we went around all four ships and came back to our ship.

“Bjoruuuuuuu!!”

“Call me commander—.”

“Save me! “I just want to get some rest…!”

Einar comes running, throwing her spear on the floor.

‘Well, how big is that window?’

I almost coughed up blood when I saw the green giant spear rolling around on the floor, but first I checked the deck while dodging Einar’s tackle to the side.

“Ahh!

“Tsk.”

Amelia can be seen clicking her tongue as she looks at Einar, who has cast her forward stomp. From the looks of it, she appears to have been lightly training with Amelia…

There was nothing particularly surprising about her.

“Are you training today too?”

“Because I can’t do anything alone.”

Not only did she stay on Chief Island, but even when she was sailing, Amelia made time to train Einar.

“Understand that it’s because of the fighting spirit. “If it returns to normal, it will take care of itself even if you don’t tell it to.”

“Of course. But apart from that, I plan to continue managing it until it comes back. Are you planning to stop it?”

“No way. Please take care of Einar.”

Rather, I am grateful to Amelia.

Because he is personally taking care of the work I need to do.

‘It seems like he has slowly developed affection for the other kids.’

It’s a nice sight in many ways.

Especially since I helped Einar voluntarily, not because I told him to.

“If you want to rest, swing your spear. “If it touches me even once, training ends that day.”

“Be, behel—la…!”

Soon, Einar regained some of her motivation and began swinging her spear. She watched the sparring from a distance and then left.

***

There are about three days left until the rainy season.

It’s been a while since we held a leadership meeting.

And he declared one thing.

“As of today, the investigation is over.”

“yes…?”

The investigation leader, who heard what I said, looked at me with an expression uncharacteristic of a wizard.

Well, to be honest, I thought you’d be happy.

“…I’m sorry for disappointing you. “I gave you so much time, but I didn’t find out anything—.”

No, I didn’t mean to make you cringe.

I seemed to have misunderstood something, so I continued speaking quickly.

“I wasn’t disappointed. From the beginning, I thought you did everything you could to the best of your ability. In fact, if it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have found out this much.”

Warm words that are not typical of a blunt barbarian commander.

Originally, I would never have done it this way, but I truly recognized the investigation leader’s abilities and efforts.

And was that conveyed through the eyes?

“…thank you.”

The head of the investigation team bowed briefly as if he was showing my respect and then asked carefully.

“Is it because of the rainy season that you are stopping the investigation?”

“Your prediction was right, yet wrong.”

“yes?”

“It is true that we are stopping the investigation because of the rainy season, but it is not our intention to move somewhere to avoid the rainy season. Rather, I want to complete the investigation because I need time to prepare.”

Soon, I looked at all the leaders, not just the head of the investigation team, and spoke.

“We spend the rainy season here.”

For this, thorough preparation was necessary.