Bjorn Yandel the Barbarian

Episode 184 Jinx (4)

Chapter 3 The rules of the Shadow Altar are simple.

Find the expedition member with the doppelganger and offer it to the altar.

If the answer is correct, the doppelganger dwelling in the body is removed.

Conversely, what if the answer is wrong?

‘Until the rift is cleared, you will be incapacitated.’

In other words, if you use it well, it means that it is possible to check the person who will get in your way.

“Dwarves, the expression is strange. Isn’t there something wrong with your head?”

“Hmm, seeing as you drove me from the start, your side is more suspicious.”

The Dwarf, who became the first target, counterattacked without panic.

He’s not a nice guy either.

But the real attack starts now.

“Suspicious? Strange. When we first met, you spoke as if you knew nothing about this place. But now you speak as if you knew?”

“Oh come to think of it, is that really so?”

As Raven agreed, the members of Hans G’s team also began to express their doubts.

No wonder.

We’ve just arrived here and haven’t even told you what the third chapter is like yet.

How did the dwarves know and fight back?

“That’s…”

The Dwarf pondered for a while, then spat out without hiding his displeasure.

“I heard from Hans Christen.”

“…You lie to avoid danger.”

“I’m not lying. I told you.”

Hans G., who steps in just in time to assist the dwarves.

“When did you tell me?”

It’s a story that’s hard to understand for me, who kept an eye on the two throughout the journey.

“Oh, it was time to wake up yesterday.”

Certainly, there was no one in my field of vision at that time.

However, I kept Mr. Bear next to me just in case.

“Is Abman true?”

“It can’t be. The two of them didn’t have that conversation.”

“Abman, who was with me, says so. Hans Christen. Why are you protecting the dwarves?”

As I took a threatening step, Hans G waved his hand furiously.

“It’s not a cover-up, it’s the truth! At that time, we had a great conversation using magic tools… That’s why Urikfried-san couldn’t know!”

It’s a conversation using magic tools…

It doesn’t seem like he’s lying.

Nimiral, when the hell did these two get along like that again?

I would have been in big trouble if I hadn’t known.

“What conversation did you have?”

You need to find out what it is.

“That’s…”

Hans G blurted out his words, unable to overcome the pressure.

It was a moment when I wanted to do more.

“Why do we have to say that?”

The dwarf steps out as if to protect Hans G.

“It was a private conversation. And this seems to have solved the question of what I knew about this altar.”

A dwarf who puts an end to the topic resolutely without leaving any room with his skillful skill.

Of course, so far it has not interfered with my plans.

Even if it’s not this, there are countless ways to attack these guys.

“From now on, let’s talk about each other.”

Dwarves are explorers of Noark, and Hans G is a being called an evil spirit in this world. If you attack this part, you will inevitably have problems with your answers.

“What level of explorer are you, Dwarf? What is your family? Do you have any siblings?”

“…I don’t want to talk about myself.”

“It’s called refusal.”

I grinned.

Silence is free, but responsibility for it is yours. Because there is a cause for every question here now.

“Hey, I think it’d be better not to be like that and do what Mr. Yandel said. I’m not saying this because you’re our team leader, right?

Raven, who fires supporting shots with logical words.

Also, as if this method was right, the wizard of the Hans G team also supported our opinion.

“That’s right. It’s not possible to blindly sacrifice anyone at the altar and see it. Let’s all gather together and have a conversation. Then we might know who it is. Even if it’s a doppelgänger, there’s no way to find it.”

From this point of view, public opinion tilted in an instant.

In the end, the Dwarf had no choice but to take a step back.

“…Okay then what are you going to do?”

It was Hans G who answered the dwarf’s question.

“As expected, verification magic would be the best, right?”

The guy who presents the most classic strategy as if he waited like a player.

At that time, a blunt warrior belonging to the Hans G team carefully raised his hand and expressed his doubts.

“Did you know that there are quite a few people who are not affected by the verification magic?”

It was a sharp question, unlike a common one.

Actually, verification magic doesn’t apply to everyone.

For example, I am.

It didn’t work in the guild the other day either.

According to Raven, exorcism is also exorcism, but it seemed that the mental barrier was innately thick.

“It doesn’t matter if it doesn’t work. I heard that your doppelganger doesn’t work anyway.”

“Yes yes! That’s right! Can’t we at least reduce the number of suspects?”

“Well, I guess that alone would be helpful enough.”

When Raven and Hans G, who played the role of brain throughout the exploration, came together, there was no longer any objection.

The full-scale search operation began like that.

“Are you a man?”

“…why are you asking that?”

“Hehe, it’s just to check once more if the magic worked properly, so you can just answer anything.”

“As you can see, he’s a man.”

“It’s true.”

Two wizards went around and tried the verification spell on everyone.

and the result.

“…Nine people.”

Nine people who did not work with verification magic were culled.

[Hans G Team]

Hans G wizard fairy archer.

[Dwarf Team]

Dwarf Archer Mage Priest.

[Bjorn’s team]

Me, Raven.

For reference, the number far exceeded my expectations.

Wizards and sorcerers with high exorcism and mental strength would do that, but there are more here?

Is it because everyone is an explorer in their own way?

‘I can’t believe it’s more than half of the total number of people……’

Thanks to that, my head started hurting too, but the work I had to do didn’t change.

“Are you a doppelganger?”

We first asked the same question to the person who had been through the verification magic, and everyone answered ‘no’, and the number of dragons was greatly reduced.

“So you’re saying there’s a doppelganger hiding among the nine of us?”

The eyes staring at each other became sharper than before.

The atmosphere is nothing bad for me.

“Then let’s start with me.”

As soon as those who answered ‘no’ were excluded, I brandished my sword like an idiot.

I only have two targets.

Dwarf and Hans G, who are also the leaders of each team.

“Where did you get the equipment in the backpack?”

“Why are you asking that?”

“Answer the question.”

“…I won’t tell you.”

Exercising the right to remain silent…

that’s not bad either.

“Hans Krissen, you seem to know a lot about this forest. Where did you get that information from?”

“I read it in a book.”

“What is the title of the book?”

“That… I won’t tell you.”

A no-comment stack that builds up as questions follow.

That was part of what I intended.

If you look closely, it’s a question that has nothing to do with your doppelganger, but the way you seem to hide something will definitely look suspicious in the eyes of people.

“… No matter how much verification magic doesn’t work, no one can answer correctly, right?”

When I muttered in a meaningful tone, the dwarf burst out laughing.

“Do you think you will be different?”

Apparently, the aggro was properly attracted.

The Dwarves, who had been hit hard by the negative strategy, began to fight back without enduring it any longer.

“What does the essence have?”

“……I can not say.”

“Isn’t it because you’re a doppelganger that you can’t remember properly?”

When the dwarf opened fire, his teammates, who had only watched the leader get beaten up, joined in and attacked me.

“Come to think of it, it was that bastard who started driving people without evidence.”

“As if anyone is good and wants to be put on that altar.”

“Not only that, but his actions were too logical, unbecoming of a barbarian.”

Amidst the many attacks, I was only beaten silently. Then, the Hans G team started asking me questions one by one.

“I heard that your doppelganger’s memory is not perfect. Do you remember the last time we met in the Land of the Dead? What happened then?”

“That… I don’t remember very well.”

“Hmm, are you saying you forgot?”

“…I am a barbarian.”

“Foot, that’s a very convenient species.”

When I couldn’t answer, the fairy archer sarcastically laughed at me. It seems that Hans G was annoyed with being attacked by me earlier…

That’s why beginners.

“Seeing that you’re driving me, you’re a doppelganger! Misha! Einar, don’t you think so too?”

“Huh? Uh uh uh …….”

“Because it’s the words of the great warrior Bjorn, it must be right!!”

Even the team members showed an ambiguous reaction and did not agree with the appearance that anyone could see.

That’s how the gaze towards me became cold.

The moment I had been waiting for finally arrived.

[00:00]

When the hands of the clock all overlapped, pure white light emanated from the altar in the center.

「The Stone of Truth has been created.」

A key item for clearing this chapter.

Raven explained it without me having to say anything.

“It’s a truth stone. I can make sure that only one thing speaks the truth. Even if it’s a doppelganger.”

“…Can you possibly get something else?”

“I heard it comes out every midnight. Instead, the doppelganger’s power gets stronger every time you use it.”

“I guess that means you have to be careful.”

I kept my mouth shut.

Like someone who is insecure about something.

I looked at people’s complexions, and while I was doing that, I met eyes with the dwarves.

“It’s decided by voting. I’ll pick that barbarian. No matter how you look at it, it’s suspicious.”

A dwarf grinning and feeding me shit.

Eight votes were gathered in an instant as several people raised their hands without even setting up a ballot box.

means more than half.

“…Think again. I’m not a doppelganger.”

I gave my advice, but they ignored my advice.

“How do you write this? Oh, is it written like this?”

The stone of truth that the dwarf had been touching began to emit white light.

In that state, the guy asked.

“Are you a doppelganger, Barbarian?”

Are you a doppelganger?

“I’m not a doppelganger.”

I replied as if I had been waiting.

And…

Pachijit.

The Stone of Truth, which had expired, was shattered.

“Wizard, how did this happen?”

“What is it? I just said the truth.”

Now that I’ve got what I want, I’ll stop acting like an asshole.

I stretched out and relaxed my sore neck muscles.

“So, didn’t you think about it again?”

I got the citizenship I needed for my plan.

To put it simply, from now on, no one can suspect or attack me. So

…

“Dwarf, why did you take me as your doppelganger? Are you a doppelganger?”

It’s time to get serious about politics.

***

“That’s it! Because you acted suspicious…!”

The Dwarf exclaimed as if making an excuse.

It was quite understandable. It was me who attacked randomly first, and

it was me who showed a sloppy appearance in many ways.

No reason.

“Did you do something suspicious? I’ve answered all the questions you ask.”

“……Didn’t you tell me about essences!”

“You seem to be from another world. Don’t you know how rude it is to ask an explorer what essence he has?”

“Then how are you going to explain that! The fairy asked earlier—”

“That’s what you said. I forgot.”

I straightened my shoulders proudly without the slightest shame. No, what would I do if Barbarian said

I forgot ? “…!”

But was it difficult to watch the leader go through humiliation

? That you looked suspicious enough is what the voting results say.”

That’s right.

Words beaten by an ignorant barbarian!

“That’s!! Isn’t it all because you guys drove me!!”

The roar of the barbarian resounded resoundingly.

The dwarven archer said something, but everything was buried in my overwhelming voice.

“Did you give me time to explain properly? Who took what Raven was holding and used the stone!”

“No, that’s—”

“I doubt you guys!! Take responsibility and enter the altar!!”

“So I didn’t take it away—”

“Take responsibility and enter the altar!!”

Only then did the muttering archer shout as hard as

he could . I will use!! Then it doesn’t work!!”

It seems that these guys also realized the benefits that can be obtained through the truth stone.

But what to do with this. It

‘s already too late.

“Yes, you are!!!!”

He stepped forward without erasing it.

The atmosphere became bloody in an instant.

“Say it again, Archer!! Not enough wasted on me, so you’re going to use the Stone of Truth again? Are you a doppelganger

by any chance?” I changed the target from the Dwarves to the archers.

This was my original plan.

Even if I use a group of Amman anyway, it would be impossible to put the Dwarves or the priests who are important battleships on the altar.

“Come to think of it, it was you! Every time I said something, I was sarcastic and gently seduced the dwarves!!”

“It’s not just me, everyone—”

“Take responsibility and enter the altar!! It’s not even dying!! There is no problem breaking the rift even without an archer!!”

A wild cry that makes it difficult to

think

rationally .

It might be a more reasonable choice.”

“……It’s not like I’m going to die anyway.”

Some of Hans G’s team started to show sympathy, and eventually a dwarf who was worse than that came out.

“Yes, I’ll put it on the altar.”

“yes? What does that mean—”

“Okay, listen to me this time. Unless you’re a doppelganger.”

Perhaps the leader’s authority was strong, the archer couldn’t move at the Dwarf’s words.

“Martan! Are you really going to put that guy on the altar?”

The Dwarf nodded resolutely despite his colleague’s worried eyes.

It was obvious without even looking at what he was thinking

.

I’m trying to follow what I did.

I put an archer on the altar with my insistence, but it’s not a doppelganger? Now the right

to attack goes over there .

‘

The strategy of abandoning archers and putting our magicians, who are important forces, into the altar. From

the other side, it can be seen as an advantage.

Wizards are also a class that performs crazy in PK.

‘Assholes.’

He would have thought it was a choice with nothing to lose.

If the archer was the doppelganger, that would be a good enough story.

But…

‘No, the doppelganger is crazy and will go to the altar on its own feet?’

I tried to hide my smile and watched as the archer was led to the altar by the leader’s hand.

“Don’t worry too much. After defeating the Guardians, they will be freed.”

“…I’ll wait.”

Eventually, the archer stood in front of the altar.

Everyone watched in

silence .

As soon as I touched it, a black glow began to flow from the altar.

And…

「The soul of Arca Petrey, an expedition corps member, is

sealed .」 It came to mind. Even at first glance, the expression and gesture looked very painful.

“Wizard. No Hans Christen. What does this mean now?”

“… means that neither is a doppelganger.”

The dwarf let out a long breath and closed his eyes. No matter how self-selected it was, seeing that figure made me confused. It’s a long look.

But it wasn’t the time to be like this, did you think?

“Barbarian, are you ready to take responsibility for your words?”

The Dwarf growled,

so I immediately replied,

“No, why should I take responsibility?”

“That’s right. ..because of you… my colleague ended up like that! According to your logic, now you guys have to check!”

Tsk tsk.

I said pathetically.

“What childish things are

you talking about?” “…What?”

is this a joke Throw away your emotions and think rationally.”

“…….”

The Dwarf didn’t respond to my natural words.

Well, I didn’t expect to hear such a thing from a barbarian who was screaming and going mad just a while ago. “Become an adult, Dwarf.”

Well, I’ll have to keep my height the same.

“What the fuck!!”

I calmly reached out my hand

to

stop the Dwarf as he cursed. If you’re not a doppelganger, there’s absolutely no reason to do that, right?”

The dwarf’s body started to tremble.

Therefore, I also ended my personality at this point.

“I’m sorry about my colleagues. I hope he will go that way. He seemed like a nice guy…”

“Enough.”

“…?”

“Okay, tell me the main point.”

“I made a mistake because I was excited. But how about forgetting the past and focusing only on breaking the rift? If we lose more power here, it’s unknown if we’ll be able to return alive.”

By the way, this was the reason I was able to hang out like this. Even if I’m angry, even the dwarves will know. If

we stick together right now, we’ll only be destroyed.

“… ..So how are you going to find it?”

“I guess your priest is a little suspicious—”

“Stop it!”

The wizard of Hans G’s team shouted at that time.

His name is… Partheian

. Man.

“Let’s put an end to meaningless consumption at this point. There’s a way to find my doppelganger.”

It was a line that no one in the room expected.

***

“There’s a way?”

Seeing that determined expression on his face, it can’t be a joke.

“Tell me.”

I urged the wizard . took out an item from subspace.

It was a small disc the size of a compass.

As soon as I saw it, I knew what it was.

No.7234 Misplaced trust.

When activated, it is a number-consuming item that makes it impossible to lie within a 10m radius.

“Did you have anything like that…?”

Hans G, a former player, trembled as if he had met his nemesis.

A feeling that only I can relate to 100% of

. Well, since I lived, I had a few things to write about. so this is the last one I’m sorry I didn’t take it out earlier.”

‘…I haven’t been able to deal with the young priest yet.’

I neatly erased my regret.

A wizard who couldn’t see our mourning brought out an item he had been saving.

But it would be strange to leave it out because he doesn’t use it here.

Anyway, if you find your doppelganger early, it has its own advantages, so there’s nothing wrong with me.

” It’s good.”

“…Me too.”

The dwarves put aside their hostility towards me for a while and took a step towards peace.

They seemed to have similar thoughts…

“Well thought out. Then, shall we all gather here?” When

everyone

who had not yet taken off their clothes gathered in the center, the wizard used ‘Misplaced Trust

.

‘ “

It started with a dwarf.

His expression showed no anxiety as to whether he was really a doppelganger.

However, this only lasted for a moment.

“Then, I’ll ask you to see if it works.”

The wizard asked.

When performing the verification magic earlier, ‘ Are you a woman?’ As if asking the same confirming question,

as if it really wasn’t a big deal,

“What city are you from?”

I stepped on a mine.

‘Nimiral.’ There

is no way the Dwarf can answer this question.

“…….”

A cold silence

lingers

.

Why don’t you answer? Wherever the problem is…”

The wizard cut off and kept his mouth shut.

He realized the reason why he couldn’t answer.

“You can’t believe it…!”

Wizard The moment I opened my mouth,

I shouted with all my might, ”

Prepare
for battle!!!”