Hellbents
Chapter 146: The Antidote Arrives

Even in death, people can still be noisy.

These are the times Ava misses the internet. He was eager to find out how to exorcise ghosts. Because basically, he is a realistic person and does not believe in the existence of supernatural beings. But boy, oh boy, he's wrong.

The only way he remembered was to sow salt. Or is it meant to avoid snakes? Ah, nevermind.

Adam frowned in confusion as Ava doused him with various kitchen spices that the girl had gotten from the crew. "You're crazy?"

But it's free.

Are ghosts in fantasy worlds treated differently? He should immediately visit the shaman, at least the shaman.

"Ah, by the way Siwon is growing bigger huh? Last I saw she just hatched from her egg."

Ava breathed in the fresh sea breeze.

"So, is that guy your girlfriend or something? Every man who approaches you is looked at sharply, as if he would skin someone if left alone."

Just think on the bright side, Adam despite being merciless, he had a lot of information that seemed useful to know what plan Eve had drawn up. The man was also easily provoked by emotions.

"Geez, your servant is pale. Drunken sea, huh?"

"Adam."

"Huh, what?"

"Do you know how to wear this artifact?" Ava stroked the two necklaces around her neck. One necklace with thin chains and green emeralds framed with decorative lead shaped tree branches, Adam's soul tie necklace. And another one, rather than being called a necklace, it looks more like a choker. With thick white gold coiled comfortably over his collarbone, decorated with pendulum filled with colorful sand that rippled every time it swayed, Necklace of Genesis. The appearance of the item he had been looking for was more ordinary than he expected.

"Eh, don't know."

"But you found him first."

"Yes, before the little grandma took it from me. I never used it!"

Cih, it's useless.

"Hey, by the way we haven't met you yet."

It's been three days since Ava found Adam. He and his entourage had boarded the ship to return to Oranera. And all that time, Ava forgot that she should have acted up if she didn't know the name of the ghost. Fortunately, from yesterday-yesterday Ava referred to Adam as "you" or "noisy ghost".

"Alright, I'll start first then. My name is Adam Hanover."

Since Adam already knew that he was from another dimension, did he need to introduce his real name?

... Don't first.

"Rina Hoffman."

"But you don't smell like Rina Hoffman."

Huh huh? What does he mean?

Come to think of it, "Since the first time we met, you've been alluding to the smell of the soul."

"That's right! One of my skills! Recognizing the soul, uh more precise existence anyway, but I call it the soul because it's easier."

But isn't Adam's skill locked? Based on what he saw from his observation skill. But it was impossible for Ava to ask directly, so she changed her sentence slightly, "Areally ghosts still able to use skills?"

"To me yes, spirit or soul, it is referred to as the subtle body, and the body that a living being possesses is called the rough body. The subtle body that had been detached from its rough body still kept traces of existence, well this existence that was approached by the [System]. Although status points and skills are bound by the system, it is useless if there is no rough body that can be the application media. In other words, only certain skills can be used passively by ghosts like me."

... A long explanation.

But Ava's knowledge is growing.

"In that case, why isn't there a [System] in the dimension I came from?"

"Hm, maybe because the Developer and Game Master in your dimension has not opened the path? Ah, I don't know, the existence of another dimension is still alien to me."

Ava remembered the book she had read.

[Systems] that have emerged since the time of the creation of the earth help humanity to develop and improve its standard of living through the benefits that are brought with it. The content of [System] itself is governed by [Game master] in accordance with the requirements and approvals and under the supervision of [The developer].

Developer and Game master, in other words god or God. The terms of the game from his home world are used as a theological reference in this fantasy world.

Hah, Ava's getting dizzy.

"Mama! Mama! Mama belhum sheleshai's experiment?"

The girl looked up, finding a small dragon flying above her head. Siwon insisted on taking part in their journey. Despite having a level of over 100, Siwon was still a toddler who lost his guard. Ava could not bear to leave the little boy on a spooky island filled with monsters.

Moreover, Siwon skill that can move dozens of undead at once can be utilized in large-scale battles.

"Mama's still resting." Hearing Ava call herself a "mama" made her hair stand up, she was still very awkward.

Right, Ava was trying to make the antidote River needed during their boat trip. Adam was again noisy as he looked at the journal that Ava had taken out. But how else, it will be difficult to hide the journal from the ghosts who follow it 24 hours non-stop. Fortunately, the man quickly eased his anger, plus he provided useful direction in the manufacturing process.

The cure for the Uflaria outbreak is included in the application of advanced alchemy science. In contrast to the potions of the past, although before Ava needed the precision of the right materials, the way of processing was simply boiled, stirred, or shaken, this time he needed the ability to sort, distill, separate, and separate, and other. Ten failed attempts.

He only hoped, River still survives when he arrives.

***

Ava managed to make three bottles of antidote. He actually needed an experiment to test the success of the antidote he made, but they were time-hit.

By the time their ship docked, Ava rushed straight to the stadium where River and the other survivors were quarantined.

But what he saw was a line of soldiers blocking the entrance. "What's this?" Ava's voice is burdened by the trained authority of a royal princess. But they still solidly become barrier walls.

"Please, let us in!"

"Please, my husband is inside!"

The other residents were also trying to break through, just like Ava.

"Ri--I mean, Princess!" The low baritone voice called out his disguise loudly.

Everyone instantly fell silent. Didn't expect that there would be a high-ranking figure among them.

From behind the crowd, Ava could see the tall Dom waving his hands. Not only that, the cheetah beastman was accompanied by a familiar figure.

"Good day too, Prince Ezra. Jaya has always been for the Egoceolon Kingdom."

From the tense expressions around him, Ava immediately knew that the name of the third prince of Egoceolon kingdom was already known by many people. Al and Roy are also still loyal to follow the man.

"Greetings from the Frost Dukedom, Prince Ezra," Ellijah also followed. His intention was more to attract the girl so as not to get closer to Ezra.

"Greetings from the Kingdom of Egoceolon, Duke Frost "

Alas, blah blah blah.

"Can you tell me what happened while I was away to find a cure?"

Many gasp. "The antidote!"

"Is there really a cure?"

"Then-"

"Ehem," Ezra deliberately cleared his throat, and answered the question of the girl before him, "The recently democratically elected leader of Oranera is not a patient person."

Ah, when he was only two months ago, the general election moves were at their peak. So they've already crowned a new leader. "Can you elaborate any further?"

Both of Ezra's eyebrows swooped down, seemingly flaunting his anger, "He wants to resolve this outbreak exactly as the Uflarian state handled it, execution." Someone sobbed.

"I'm sorry?"

"Because there is still no hope of survival until now, the most effective way they value is to turn off the source of the spread, meaning that the infected people are put to death."

The Eve that Ava took out instantly turned cold. People involuntarily stepped back, instantly recognizing the dangerous aura of the girl. "I hope such nonsense orders have not been implemented in Oranera."

Even Ezra who was used to dealing with arrogant high-status people, still remained stunned. "It's a good thing we managed to slow the execution date down to next week."

Goody.

"Thank you for the cooperation, Prince Ezra."

"It's good to help, Princess Eve."

Ava turned. This time no warrior dared to block his path once they knew the status that the girl was hip. A princess, a royal family, Edodale anyway.

Although their superior was the leader of Oranera, still the mayor could not be juxtaposed with the royal princess Edodale, let alone the princess known as the alchemy genius. If it is true that the princess managed to bring an antidote, is it not beneficial for everyone?

With wide strides, Ava immediately took the route to the iron bars that sealed the River.

One word, it's sad.

The man's skin was whiter than before, as white as paper, as if no blood was flowing in his body. River's dry skin also peels, even falling like snowflakes in a cage. Thin hair, almost bald.

Now, how could he make River drink the antidote he brought?

He could no longer carry out experimental experiments, the hunt for execution was realized by the new leader of Oranera.

Fortunately, he had Siwon.

"Siwon."

"Yes, Mama?"

"Call two undead who can withstand the man's movements."

"Dip!"

"[Summon: Agras and Koir]

Two circles of blackish-purple runes were created, swirling around giving rise to two lizard-man skull figures, just like the monster that first attacked Ava before River saved her. Hah, deja vu.

"Open."

A guard who followed him timidly chose the key from the cage.

Click!

The two undead Siwon moved according to the wishes of the little dragon. Restricting both of River's arms were instantly leaping aggressively once the prison door opened.

Undead will not work with poison, nor will the plague be infected by bite.

Finally, Ava came in.

The blue bottle he was carrying opened with the sound of "pop".

"Grrr!" One of the lizard's skulls held tightly to River's jaw, making the man gap with force.

"I hope it works."

Ava poured the contents of the antidote she made into her open mouth.

One two drops flowed from the corner of River's lips.

Until finally the man in the form of a half-zombie human was calm, or rather his muscles were squeezed.

A few seconds later, River fell asleep.

Three minutes passed.

Ava was agitated where she stood.

Five minutes.

"Oh, how's hashil?"

Ten minutes.

Finally, the color re-attached to the man's face. He was no longer pale.

This can be called progress, right?