How a Black-Haired Barbarian Survived the Labyrinth in Another World – Chapter 135

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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: JayM
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Early morning.

The monster dismantler shop’s office.

“…”

Silence hung between Jeong Yoo-shin and Aldein.

Aldein stared intently at Jeong Yoo-shin while gripping his single-edged sword.

“Crazy bastard. This is fucked up.”

A sudden curse.

“Huh?”

Jeong Yoo-shin asked, bewildered.

The elf chief had just offered him a job and then suddenly started cursing.

And his hand that was gripping the red single-edged sword was trembling slightly, showing how angry he was.

“Why are you angry? Did I do something wrong?”

Aldein ran a hand through his gray hair at Jeong Yoo-shin’s question.

“I’m not angry.”

???

Jeong Yoo-shin looked at him, dumbfounded.

‘Is he losing his mind?’

Aldein tapped his head.

“…Ugh, my head.”

“If you’re not feeling well, I can come back later.”

“No. We have to finish this now.”

Aldein leaned his sword against the table and straightened his posture.

“Something interesting is happening in Labyrinth City.”

“…”

“Don’t give me that clueless shrug.”

“I really don’t know.”

“Well, you were stuck outside Labyrinth City for a month.”

“How do you know I was outside the city? And that I became younger?”

“We have our sweet Snout, don’t we? And the Southern District is in an uproar because of you. A black-haired pretty boy appeared, they say.”

“…”

Jeong Yoo-shin ran a hand through his hair.

His shoulders subtly rose.

Wasn’t it time that he admitted it?

‘I might be handsome.’

“Stop acting charming. Don’t try to seduce an elf.”

“…”

Jeong Yoo-shin slowly lowered his hands and placed them demurely on his lap.

Aldein cleared his throat and spoke.

“Ahem. Drugs are being circulated in the city.”

Jeong Yoo-shin’s eyes widened at the unexpected words.

Drugs?

“Drugs? What are you talking about?”

“You might be familiar with this. You’ve been in and out of the Forest area, so you should know. What’s the ‘law’ of the Forest area?”

“‘Pain.’”

In the Forest area, pain led to madness.

It was an absolute rule of the labyrinth, inescapable by anyone.

“That’s right. A ‘strange’ pain relief cream is circulating among those who explore the Forest area. It’s a recent development.”

“Holy shit.”

Jeong Yoo-shin cursed.

Before the Forest Troll subjugation…

He had received and used Pain Relief Cream from a warrior.

He had applied it liberally to his skin.

And that was a drug?

Aldein, seeing Jeong Yoo-shin’s expression, crossed his arms.

“Have you used it before? Technically, it’s a narcotic analgesic. Better than going mad, isn’t it?”

That was true, but…

Going mad from pain…

Or becoming a drug addict and slowly destroying yourself…

Both were terrible outcomes.

“Why would anyone use narcotic analgesics when there are high-quality potions?”

“There are various reasons. Perhaps they’re in the middle of a fierce battle and don’t have time to take off their helmet and drink a potion. Or maybe their party doesn’t have a priest. It also helps to overcome fear. And potions can’t completely erase the pain you’ve already felt.”

“…”

He didn’t have anything to say to that.

“So?”

“There’s a new drug being circulated lately. Its effects are potent. It’s excellent as a painkiller, but that’s it. It’s highly addictive and fries your brain.”

Aldein paused, then continued.

“And that’s not the only problem. It would be fine if it was only circulating among explorers, but it’s spreading to ordinary people. Judging by the speed at which it’s spreading, it’s organized. We can’t ignore this. Some of my subordinates are addicted and are losing their minds.”

Jeong Yoo-shin pondered, then spoke.

“I understand what’s happening. There’s an organization behind this? But what can a weakling like me do? If you can’t handle it, how can I?”

Aldein looked at him, dumbfounded.

“You think you’re weak?”

“Yes. Look at my innocent face. Do I look like someone who could hurt a fly?”

Aldein stared at Jeong Yoo-shin with wide eyes.

“…”

An uncomfortable silence fell between them.

Aldein rubbed his eyebrows.

“You’re good, but you spout nonsense sometimes. It’s not even the madness of the labyrinth. You’re just crazy.”

“I’m not THAT crazy.”

“Alright. Think about it carefully. It’s related to the Southern District as well.”

Jeong Yoo-shin took out the red magic stone from his pocket.

Aldein immediately recognized it.

“Isn’t this a top-grade magic stone? Where did you get this?”

“A barbarian grandpa gave it to me. Do you know anyone who would buy it?”

Aldein examined the magic stone for a moment, then slowly spoke.

“I have a few places in mind.”

“Can you sell it for me?”

“I’m the chief monster dismantler, not a black market merchant.”

“Can’t you make an exception?”

Jeong Yoo-shin clasped his hands together and looked at Aldein with wide, innocent eyes. Aldein gripped his sword tightly.

“…Chief, why are you holding your sword?”

“To feel love and peace in my heart.”

“Your hand is shaking.”

“I have tremors. It happens when you work too long.”

“…”

Another uncomfortable silence passed between them.

Aldein sighed and shook his head.

“Sigh. Alright. Dalmong left me with a heavy burden.”

“We should help each other out.”

“You’ve become quite smooth-talking. Life seems easy, doesn’t it? My commission is 30%.”

“Chief, what’s with the commission between us? Aren’t we friends? Don’t be like this. How about 20%? I have a family to feed.”

“Your inn is making a killing. The other innkeepers in the Southern District are complaining that you’re taking all their business.”

“…”

Was he making that much money?

“If you want to use my connections, you have to pay the price. Do you think I live off dirt?”

“Alright.”

Aldein then waved his hand.

“Good. I’ll send the money through Snout, though it might take some time. Go on now. Think carefully about what I told you.”

“Yes.”

Jeong Yoo-shin stood up, bowed deeply, and left the office.

Creak.

Thump.

Aldein stared at the spot where Jeong Yoo-shin had been standing, then sighed and fiddled with his single-edged sword.

“Little brother, stop talking. I’m going to die.”

The single-edged sword trembled slightly.

Aldein stared blankly at the sword.

“…You want to be held in pretty boy Skar’s hand?”

Aldein leaned back in his chair and rubbed his forehead.

‘This is dangerous.’

He had known about it from Snout’s reports, but he hadn’t realized it was this bad.

A beauty that rivaled even the elves.

He wondered if it was really the same Skar.

He had heard that a mysterious pretty boy had appeared in the Southern District, and he had wondered if it was an exaggeration, but the rumors were justified.

‘And he has the Female Virgin Corruption imprint, doesn’t he?’

If he went astray, he could become a walking virgin grinder.

He vividly imagined the streets filled with women branded with pentagrams.

He was a walking time bomb.

“Sigh. Please don’t take off that ring.”

Aldein muttered with a sigh.

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Jeong Yoo-shin walked down the street with light steps as he left the Western District.

The scorching sun beat down on him, but he didn’t mind.

His trip had been fruitful.

He had entrusted Aldein with selling the top-grade magic stone.

He would receive the money soon, and then he could buy new equipment with Karin.

He could train and prepare for the labyrinth while he waited.

He made plans in his head.

‘Everything is going smoothly.’

Jeong Yoo-shin was walking through the Southern Park while grinning when he stopped abruptly.

The narcotic analgesic Aldein had mentioned was bothering him.

‘Should I look into it?’

Aldein’s tone had been serious.

He sat down on a park bench and looked at the fountain.

What should he do?

He knew there was no need to stir up trouble.

‘But can I just ignore it?’

He hadn’t heard the full story from Aldein.

He needed to know how serious the narcotic analgesic problem was before making a decision.

As he pondered, someone came to mind.

Edel.

Luna’s mother and the owner of the pharmacy. He had met her when he had helped her with her Mana Sclerosis.

‘I should ask her.’

He figured she would know something about Pain Relief Cream since she ran a pharmacy.

Jeong Yoo-shin stood up.

‘I should visit them to see cute Luna’s face as well.’

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Southern District.

A small pharmacy.

The wooden door opened, and the doorbell chimed.

Jingle.

“Welcome…”

Edel stopped mid-sentence and frowned.

Three rough-looking men had entered.

One was a lizard beast-person.

The other two were humans.

They were unwelcome guests.

Luna, who had been organizing potions on the shelves, looked up and scowled.

“Why are you here again!?”

“Luna, step back.”

Edel sternly warned Luna, and she stepped back, closing her mouth.

The lizard beast-person approached Edel while flicking his tongue.

“I see it every time, but your daughter is quite scary. Anyway, ma’am, how long are you going to keep refusing?”

“…I thought I made myself clear.”

Edel replied coldly.

The lizard beast-person smirked.

“Ma’am, we’re offering you a good deal. We’re all just trying to make a living. Are you going to keep refusing? I’ll be very disappointed.”

“The Pain Relief Cream you’re offering is practically a drug. We can’t sell such things in our store.”

Edel said firmly.

The lizard beast-person laughed, as if amused.

“Ma’am, you don’t understand. It’s a necessary medicine for labyrinth exploration. On some floors, people go mad from pain. Have you ever seen someone lose their mind to madness? If you had, you wouldn’t be saying such things.”

“…Even so, your medicine is too potent. I can’t accept it.”

“Ha! Shit. Every other pharmacy accepted it without hesitation.”

The lizard beast-person sighed and shook his head.

“Sigh. Do something, you two. This woman is stubborn.”

The two rough-looking human men grinned.

Crash!!!

The two men swept the potion bottles off the shelves.

The glass bottles shattered, and colorful liquids spread across the floor.

“I’m calling the guards!”

Edel shouted.

“Go ahead. You know what will happen next, right?”

The lizard beast-person smirked and continued.

“After we leave, who do you think will come next? You know the Labyrinth City Council is changing soon, right? We can burn down this little pharmacy then, and no one will know.”

The lizard beast-person slowly approached Edel and grabbed her chin.

“Pathetic. Pathetic. Mother and daughter working in the same brothel.”

“Get away from my mother!!!”

Luna, the fox beast-person, unable to restrain herself any longer, rushed forward while flailing her arms.

The lizard beast-person grinned.

Slap!!!

His hand struck Luna’s cheek mercilessly.

Thump!!!

Luna flew across the room like a broken kite and crashed into a corner.

Blood trickled from her mouth, and one cheek was red and swollen.

“Luna!!!”

Edel screamed and tried to run to Luna, but the lizard beast-person grabbed her arm.

“Ma’am, we were being gentlemen, but you seem to be crossing the line.”

“Let go of me!!!”

Edel struggled.

Slap!!!

The lizard beast-person struck Edel’s other cheek.

He didn’t stop there and grabbed her by the hair.

“You seem to be underestimating us. Decide now. Either you accept our medicine, or you close down your shop.”

“Ugh!!!”

Edel bit her lip.

She was furious.

After coming this far…

She had been waiting to die from Mana Sclerosis, then Skar had helped her return to her normal life.

But her happiness was short-lived.

These men kept coming while threatening and coercing her to buy their products.

She had refused repeatedly, but their behavior had become increasingly aggressive, and finally, this day had come.

Tears streamed down Edel’s face, defeated.

“A-Alright.”

“Stop right there.”

A cold voice came from behind them.

The lizard beast-person turned his head.

“Huh? Who’s there?”

A black-haired pretty boy was standing at the door.

His expression was twisted in a demonic grimace.

Jeong Yoo-shin looked around.

Luna was lying unconscious in a corner while bleeding from her mouth.

Sparks flew from Jeong Yoo-shin’s eyes.

“You bastards.”

A murderous intent surged within the boy’s once peaceful heart.

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T/N – Oh shit, they fucked up now. Actually, I’m quite curious how the MC is going to fight with his current build. Will he still fight as brutally as before even though he has the body of a child, albeit a well-trained one?

Also, careful there, MC. Is it considered lolicon to like a little girl when the man has a shota body?

Lastly, the interaction with Aldein was pretty funny, but the elf raised a valid point. The MC with his corruption imprint and his deadly shota look would corrupt the whole Labyrinth City women population within a week if he really wanted to. I never even thought of that. Good thing the MC is a good barbarian that doesn’t rape. 😂

If you find any mistakes, feel free to point them out in the comments.