Bjorn Yandel the Barbarian

Episode 625: Area 7 (3)

Integer deletion.

It is an essential ability for priests of bishop level or higher, but there is one condition for deleting essence.

It is said that it is only possible within the ‘temple’…

This is the reason why many of the Noark bastards became ruined by taking the wrong essence.

To erase the essence once, you have to risk your life.

Especially if your face is widely known.

“Whew…”

Soon, I stumbled slightly and returned the blue dagger I had received from the priest.

I always felt this, but the emptiness I felt every time I erased the essence was significant. This was not a phenomenon that occurred simply as stats decreased.

It’s difficult to explain in words, but…

‘The feeling as if a part of my soul was falling away.’

If I had to put it bluntly, it would be close to this feeling.

I think I understand why in this world MP is called soul power.

Sigh.

I quickly took out a test tube from subspace, wondering if it would be a little better if I filled in the empty space with something else.

Arbet and Uumdal.

And a customized essence that combines the Orc hero’s [Giantization].

I was a little curious as I opened the cap and poured it into my mouth as if I were drinking a potion.

If it was during a game, indeed.

How did these synthetic monsters come to be labeled?

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

Well, I guess it wasn’t the end of the question mark without being sincere, right?

I don’t know, but at this point I stopped thinking about random things and focused on the changes I felt in my body.

Among explorers, there is even a slang called ‘taming.’

Is it true that the more you focus on the changes in your body when consuming essence, the easier it will be to adapt to your new abilities?

“Your strength increases by +100.”

Your body is filled with vitality that makes you feel like you can lift anything.

Of course, if you look at just strength, it’s nothing compared to an ogre…

“Leaping power increases by +120.”

The muscles in my thighs tighten.

「Physical resistance increases by +80.」

The already tough skin has become stronger.

“Hearing increases by +60.”

Sounds scattered in the air have become clearer.

This was the only big change that could be felt right away even if you just concentrated on it.

Well, that doesn’t mean this is the end.

「Dark resistance increases by +40.」

「Soul power increases by +50.」

「Natural regeneration increases by +80.」

「Endurance increases by +60.」 「Bone strength increases by

+60.」

「Absorption power This increases by +60.”

Ogre also has very high gang stats, but its combined abilities are no match for Arbet.

Of course, Arbet’s skills are traps instead… but

this does not apply to me, who only uses the first basement level system and puts only the stats in integers.

“Huh…”

After slowly adjusting to the stat change, I carefully opened the subspace.

For reference, I currently placed all of the number items I was equipping in sub-space due to the characteristics of Uumdal’s passive skill.

[Soul Connection] – The first equipment you acquire becomes bound and you gain additional abilities.

First equipment acquired.

Although it is marked as such in-game, the equipment that actually operates passively is limited to ‘number items’.

Also….

‘If it’s connected incorrectly, there’s no going back.’

Since the connection itself can only be done once, care must always be taken in handling Uumdal’s Essence.

This is because if you eat it with a full item on, one of them will randomly bind…

Sigh.

Soon, I put my hand into sub-space and imagined the object to be taken out in detail, and a large and solid ‘thing’ was held in my hand.

‘No.87 Crowl’s Demon Crusher.’

Of course it wasn’t.

Of course, the Demon Crusher is also a high-performance weapon, so you will be able to become strong enough by choosing it.

but······.

‘It’s definitely not enough to use one passive space.’

There are countless passive skills suitable for Shield Baba. And originally I would have included one of those.

If I didn’t have this in my hands at the time.

「The character has worn the No. 3 Aegis Barrier.」

「Comprehensive item level increases by +18600.」

The strongest shield that would have originally been possible to obtain only after a long time.

「Soul attraction.」

「No.3 Aegis Barrier is permanently bound to the character.」

「Binded equipment will never be destroyed.」

「All effects of bound equipment are increased by 10%.」

「Defeat monsters At the time, the attached equipment gains individual experience points, and when it reaches a certain level, the equipment’s unique effects are gained.”

This shield is a growth type from now on.

***

[Soul Connection].

A skill that is essential when raising a shield dwarf that creates synergy when using number items.

Of course, we have done a lot of research and most of the top equipment even has unique effects.

‘The unique effect grant was level 9.’

Of course, it was a good enough skill even without unlocking the unique effect.

Equipment performance increases by 10% per level.

‘Still, it’s a bit of a shame that the indestructible option is duplicated…’

Well, in fact, most of the top numbers have an indestructible option, so it’s not a big waste.

The attribution option… I don’t plan on selling it anyway, so I can’t see it as a disadvantage.

‘Giantization.’

After confirming that the active skills were working well, I looked around.

It seemed like the surroundings were all over.

Well, I wasn’t the only one who had to reorganize.

「The [essence of ????] permeates the soul of Amelia Lane Wales.」

「The [essence of ????] permeates the soul of Misha Karlstein.」

「The soul of Erwen Fornacci di Tercia. [Essence of ????] permeates.」

Three dealer sisters (?) with customized essences added one by one.

And….

「The [essence of ????] seeps into the soul of Einar Pnelin.」

「The [essence of ????] seeps into the soul of Einar Pnelin.」

[Mandelion Oil Einar was able to erase the essences of ‘Smug’ from ] and ‘Vitlan’ from [Wildlife Control] and insert as many as two customized essences into the slot.

The change was immediate.

‘The fighting spirit of the two essences combined was 100, right?’

In theory, this is a value that can perfectly cover the reduced fighting spirit due to the essence of Hipramagent.

It wasn’t that difficult actually.

Finding out that Einar has returned to normal.

“Behel—laaaaaaa!!!!!”

So this is the battle cry and this is the barbarian.

Just as I was feeling proud seeing Einar roaring with such force that the entire hall rang, Amelia approached me.

“How about the new essence? Do you like it?”

“We’ll talk about that later. “For now, we must move on to the next step before there is further delay.”

If they ate the new essence, they might show a bit more fuss and happiness.

“…I get it.”

“Ha… Because I like it. “Stop making that sullen face.”

“Oh really?”

Anyway, Amelia had a point when she said there was no time for this, so I quickly moved on to the next plan.

“Everyone Jumoooooook!!”

Before raiding another prison with them, there was work that needed to be done first.

“This is a historic moment!”

Everyone looked at me with their mouths shut, as if they sensed a sign that the speech was about to begin.

No one was particularly bored.

No, in fact, there were a lot more people with slightly excited looks in their eyes.

“Currently, Lafdonia is in crisis. “The dirty rats living underground are trying to invade our city.”

What I learned after living as a barbarian was that I had a talent for public speaking.

Amelia said she was just born with it?

“and! “We are very lucky to live here!”

“You’re lucky…?”

“Out of all the cities, our district was the only one to be hit. Isn’t it extremely unlucky?”

As I continued my speech, question marks appeared in the eyes of the crowd.

These were all reasonable questions.

But that’s why…

‘now.’

As soon as the atmosphere is suitably ripe.

“no! We are all lucky! At least I got a chance! “An opportunity to save a city in crisis and make a ‘great achievement’ that no one can surpass!”

I continued my speech.

Long words were not needed here.

Aren’t they all explorers in the first place?

No one knew better than me what they wanted.

“I will also make a promise right here and now.”

“When all is over, I, Bjorn, son of Yandel, will dare to speak to the royal family!”

“I didn’t do it alone.”

“It was all thanks to the blood and sweat you shed that saved this city!!”

As he said those last words and raised his fist with force, a cheer erupted as if he had been waiting for it.

“Waaaaaa!!”

Is it because of the increased reputation?

Or, as you do this, you end up doing more and more of these things?

I don’t know, but it feels like it’s getting easier to induce shouts like that as the days go by.

‘Anyway, with a performance this good, no one will doubt my sincerity later…’

Unlike my passionate speech, I looked at the crowd with cool eyes and raised my voice loudly again.

“but!”

The explorers must have thought that the speech was about to start again, and this time they kept their mouths shut and took a listening stance.

“The enemies are strong! “The rats have grown bigger by stealing our barns, and we too will have to shed blood to drive them out!”

“It doesn’t matter!!”

“I will kill them all!!”

Despite my words emphasizing the dangers, the explorers, who recognized the crisis as an opportunity, did not listen.

Well, that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing…

It’s time for me to get to the point.

“Keuhumhum! I understand your courage and spirit. but! As a nobleman of Lapdonia, a warrior, an explorer, and someone who loves this city more than anyone else, I hope that as little blood will be shed as possible. “I hope you all survive and be embraced by your families.”

In the first place, the speech was just a foundation for now.

“So I, Bjorn, son of Yandel, have decided.”

“…?”

“From now on, I will share essence with you!!”

Isn’t there a famous saying that the more you share, the bigger it becomes?

This was exactly such a case.

***

“…to?”

The explorers’ expressions turned strange when they heard that they would share the purified water for free.

Actually, I don’t understand.

You might be wondering why that barbarian guy is so successful that he says such crazy things.

Even the reactions of my colleagues were not much different.

“If you say you’ll share the essence….”

“You’re talking about the stuff you got on the first basement floor, right?”

“Why on earth do you want that precious thing…”

Amelia was the only one who kept her composure.

Of course, Amelia knows.

I know that this free sharing will ultimately bring me great benefits.

Of course, this does not mean that the benefit is only in that the loot going to the royal family, which is potentially hostile, is reduced.

Think about it.

‘If I just solve the integers here, how will I know how many integers are left?’

To put it simply, it is possible to siphon off high-value essences by simply releasing the dirty essences to the explorers.

There is no way for the royal family to find out that only minnows were released.

It may sound a bit rubbish to say this, but…

‘It’s inevitable that there will be casualties during war.’

So how are you going to investigate?

Did the already dead guy eat the minnow or the expensive eel?

Even the cause is clear.

What would anyone say if I told you that it was an investment to save the city?

‘Cancer: Normally, during a war, this and that just disappears.’

In technical terms, it is also called ‘shooking’.

Strangely enough, the origin is Japanese.

Anyway, this isn’t important…

“Sleep! Everyone, come here! “Don’t push! There’s still plenty of essence!”

I started sharing in earnest.