Bjorn Yandel the Barbarian

Episode 524: Island of Giants (3)

On the 6th floor, there is a place called the Windless Zone.

There is no wind and there is almost no ocean current, so a magical engineering propulsion device is essential to pass there… … .

This propulsion device is used smoothly not only in windless areas, but also in other places. Yes, there are quite a few situations that require acceleration while sailing.

Just like this.

Weiyiying-!!

Immediately after pouring the collected magic stones into the propulsion device.

The motor on the lower part of the ship operates and a roaring sound comes out.

Also at the same time.

Shaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!

The prow moves forward, spraying strong currents that cannot be generated by normal sailing.

“Retract the sails!”

The folding speed increased even more to the wide open sail. This is because the sail often gets in the way when the propulsion system is on.

“Ooh, ooh ooh!!”

“Everyone grab something!”

On the deck, which shakes greatly in proportion to the speed.

Everyone squeezed the sails and handrails and lowered themselves to avoid being thrown off.

and how long has it been

“Mister, I can’t see them anymore!”

The heads of the giants, who were getting farther and farther away, disappeared from sight. At first, he seemed to follow closely, but gave up when he realized that he was not fast enough to catch up.

‘Did I bully you… … .’

Of course, it’s only been a while, but it’s still too early to be relieved.

“Captain, what about the propulsion system?”

“Keep it on. It might still be their territory. Get out of here as quickly as possible.”

“yes.”

In this silver sea, the monsters that appear in each sea area are different.

McGuris inhabited the route from Rock Island to Library Island, and there were tentaculans on the way to Human Island.

Judging from such a pattern, it is highly likely that the area we are in is the territory of the Hipramagent.

‘It’s a class that can’t be vigilant at all.’

Somewhere a level 7 comes out, somewhere a level 4 comes out.

Of course, you can do so far.

But, seven monsters presumed to be in the second rank?

In fact, at this point, it is safe to call it the sea of ​​death.

‘If you think about it, there are even 1st grade monsters floating on the sea… … .’

I wondered if I had come down to the first basement floor too hastily, but I quickly erased those regrets.

Because my exploration has always been like that in the first place.

As it is a place full of unknowns and dangers, there will be great rewards if you just return alive.

Cancer, how much would it be if I sold only the essences I had obtained so far?

‘… Let’s prioritize how to get back. You can go back and upgrade your equipment and then come down again.’

“Auyen, where are you now?”

“I don’t know exactly because the speed suddenly increased. However, according to my calculations… It is most likely near the destination.”

It’s near your destination.

So, did you cover the 6-hour distance in 2 hours?

While admiring the performance of the propulsion system, I was also worried inside.

The cost-effectiveness of this device is so famous.

“How many magic stones did you spend?”

“Of the things handed over to me, more than 90% has been consumed.”

To put it simply, it means that a quarter of the magic stones obtained during this exploration were burned in just two hours.

‘If converted into money, it would be about 20 million stones… … .’

When I recalled the specific number, my stomach hurt and I felt bitter, but it felt better to think that I had bought my life with 20 million stones.

It’s a magic stone. You can dig more in the future.

“Then we have to recalculate the route again… Would it be all right if I focused a bit?”

“Oh, sorry to disturb you.”

Afterwards, Auyen took out the navigational tools he had seen a few times while passing by and steered the boat while messing with it, and he actually discovered the island before long.

And Mul Armin, who was watching the scene from the side, exclaimed.

“that person… You said Mr. Auyen Lockrove, right?”

“however?”

“He is a great talent. It makes me wonder why such a person’s name is not known in the city.”

Muel said that and repeatedly praised me for having a good navigator as a companion, but at first glance it didn’t seem like an ordinary comment.

“… What are you looking at and saying that?”

“There is no navigator in our exploration team. I am playing that role. So that’s all you can know. With no sun or stars, it is really difficult to find your way even at that speed.”

“ah… I see… … ?”

“yes. The sailings you’ve drawn so far are also incredibly sophisticated. If there is a chance, I would like to learn from him.”

I laughed awkwardly at the sincere praise.

Don’t you have anything to say?

“People say people gather around heroes, so the old saying isn’t wrong.”

“Kuhm… … .”

I just brought him because it was a waste to kill the looter… … .

***

destination at last.

However, instead of going straight to the boat, they circled around the island and observed the island. And, instead of the north side of the cliffs, they set the boat on the southern coast.

“What is it, mule? Do you think we came here well?”

“yes. First of all, it matches all the characteristics they said.”

An island that seemed to be about ten times the size of a human island.

The biggest feature was the huge trees that can be seen as soon as you get off the shore.

“I felt it when I saw it while on board, but… … .”

“It’s huge.”

“Ooh… My throat hurts!”

Each of the trees that grew casually was bigger than any other tree I saw in the labyrinth. I think it would be almost 10 stories high in terms of an apartment… … .

“I… … .”

When I was preparing to move while surveying the surrounding terrain, someone approached me.

He was a wizard belonging to the Armin Exploration Team.

“I… that is… … .”

“If you have something to say, do it.”

“Can I dig a little tree? I’ve never seen a tree like this anywhere… … .”

A wizard who noticed that something was difficult for me, but asked that question with his eyes shining.

Anyway, sorcerers.

It was quite unfamiliar to me because I had only been with Versil, a former player, recently.

“Maybe something very valuable will come out. And if that happens, it will be of great benefit to the baron… … .”

“At that size, it would take a long time.”

“… It only takes a little bit off.”

“Well, if so.”

I had Einar help me to collect a sample of the tree.

Unlike Bersil, these are true wizards, so they judged that they could discover something during exploration.

“thank you! thank you!”

Soon after, the wizard, who had collected the amount of a normal log including the bark, bowed down in delight as if he had received a piece of gold.

Then, triumphantly, he went back to his fellow wizards and began to grin and chatter.

“You really saved me!”

“I wish it was night. Let’s do some research.”

“Whoop whoop… … . don’t forget everyone All research conducted here is to be co-authored.”

Are they that good?

Anyway, after taking care of the welfare of the wizards to some extent, they reorganized their formation and entered the interior of the island.

And I thought I didn’t know what would come out, so I continued my exploration as carefully as possible.

how long has it been like that

“Yandel, something is running towards us.”

After entering the island for the first time in 30 minutes, the presence of the monster was felt, and everyone was tense and switched to combat readiness.

but… … .

“……?”

The moment the monster appeared, we were all dazed.

A small physique that does not even reach the calves in the [Giant] state.

Green skin and a wide snout.

And even a carving knife tightly held in a bracken-like hand.

[That’s right?!]

“… … Goblin?”

I didn’t know that goblins would appear here.

Even as I felt the air draining from my slightly tense body, I tried to gather my spirits and shouted to everyone.

“Don’t be offended! Maybe it’s an entity with the ability to change its appearance—”

“The goblin has cast [Create Trap].”

“… huh?”

Soon after, the goblin appeared and openly made a trap in front of us and threw it in front of us.

and… … .

“…….”

[…….]

A confrontation continues in a strange silence.

“That guy… … .”

“Are you waiting for us to step on it?”

I came to my senses again.

“Everyone is prohibited from being careless… Goblins aren’t this low in intelligence. There’s definitely a possibility that it’s different from the goblins we know—”

Then someone shot an arrow and it hit the goblin’s head.

and… … .

Shaaaaaaaaaaaaaa-!

At that moment, the instant death judgment appears, and the goblin’s body becomes light and scatters.

“…….”

“……?”

… … What is it, are you really just an ordinary goblin?

What have I been up to?

It was a car that filled me with a sense of self-doubt from the depths of my heart.

[Knock!!]

[Grrr!! Kkeuk! Kireu!!]

The goblins who intuited the death of their comrades became extremely excited and began to howl.

and at the same time.

Whoa-!

The small goblin’s body swelled.

“… uh?”

Now it’s big enough to reach my calves.

I think there’s a bit more muscle attached to it… … .

“The goblin has cast [Enlarge].”

… … what is this.

***

Defeating all the goblins wasn’t difficult.

Just because they grow 1.5 times doesn’t mean they can get out of the race of goblins.

To say that the battle itself was easy is not enough.

However, the impact of this single battle was quite large.

“That I just saw… … .”

“if… … .”

Without the spirit to collect the magic stones left by the goblins, everyone starts to notice me. As long as I have [Giantness], you must have thought that my eyes would be the most accurate.

“… … Nothing is certain yet.”

“Is that so?”

When I cut it off, everyone awkwardly saved their words.

Except for one, Amelia.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re sure. Everyone is just curious about your thoughts. From your point of view, did that look like [gigantification]?”

“… … okay.”

“It is a curious thing. Not all of them are high-ranking mutants.”

Certainly, the goblins I met this time were very unconventional.

Well, these guys aren’t even new monsters.

‘But using the skill of another individual… … .’

Is this a unique characteristic of the goblin I just saw?

Or are the others like that too?

Such doubts could soon be resolved through subsequent explorations.

“The troll has cast [Enlarge].”

“Werewolf has cast [Giant].”

“Iron Golem cast [Giant]… … .」

「…….」

All the monsters I met along the way showed the characteristic of using [Giantness] as a plus alpha in their basic abilities.

I couldn’t figure out what exactly it was.

but… … .

‘island.’

There must be something special about this island.

The monsters I met on other islands weren’t like that.

‘Is it like a field effect unique to this island?’

First of all, that guess comes to mind, but I’m not sure.

So this time I decided to enlist the help of a wizard.

“How about integers?”

“All wavelength numbers and patterns are consistent with existing integers.”

“Are you saying it’s no different from the essence of the goblin we met on the 1st floor?”

“yes… If you look at the numbers, yes. Eating these essences most likely won’t give you [Largeness]. If you want… Although it is possible to select applicants and test them… … .”

“done. It’s not serious enough to do that.”

After that, we continued exploring.

The purpose of the exploration was twofold.

The first is to get information about a new island.

And the second is to find and rescue the explorers trapped on this island.

In the case of the former, it was still vague, but fortunately, in the case of the latter, we were able to get a clue earlier than expected.

“It’s a footprint. A person who is not a monster.”

Somebody’s shoe prints found during exploration.

According to an investigation by one of the members of the Armin Exploration Corps, it is said that the shoes were made at a boutique in Lapdonia… … .

“He once served in the Royal Investigation Department, so you can trust him.”

“He was a brilliant friend. So, do you know when this mark came from?”

“one… It must have been about five hours.”

Yes, I was worried that all of them would die.

Fortunately, there were survivors.