Orbis Online
116. A Fatiguing Battle

The final attack from Ikshan really made a huge shock to the entire Horen mountain, leaving all its inhabitants completely confused. How can this mountain usually shake violently several times a day? Is this mountain active again after thousands of years?

   "You okay, Ikshan?"

   "I guess so. You alone?"

   "Just tired."

Currently Reus and Ikshan, both of them were lying limp on the stone floor with a rhythmic breathless, especially Reus. For some reason, it seemed that exerting the Ultimate Skill for the first time left him out of breath.

He did not expect that using Ultimate Skill would deplete his stamina as well. Is it because Ultimate Skill is a special skill? At least that's what Reus thought.

   "By the way Reus, what was that skill? The Ultimate Buff Work? I've never heard of any skill capable of strengthening a peer while weakening an opponent at a time."

   "Well, let's say it's my secret skill, my last ace."

   "You keep too many secrets, you know?"

The two laughed after this little conversation. Although Ikshan knew that Reus who was the person behind Laplace The Dominator must have great abilities, he did not expect a skill like Ultimate Buff Work to be held by Reus.

Reus' Ultimate Buff Work is an imaginary skill derived from Ultimate Skill: Joker Field which he obtained a few days ago when he killed more than 1,000 Snow Trolls and Yeti in one attack.

Actually Reus did not want to use this skill as he did not know what risks and repercussions the Joker Field posed, but the long battle situation against Ash and his army could not make him hold back anymore. In the end he only used the highest Buff skill that Orbis Online had ever seen despite wanting to exert a direct attack skill.

It was thanks to this that Ikshan got a fairly high level rise, from his 70s level to his 120s when killing Ash. It's just that the thing he regretted was the destruction of his beloved kusarigama weapon.

The Kusarigama that Ikshan has used so far is a weapon that he has used since the 20s, so the weapon has a high sentimental value compared to his strength and efficiency. It was enough to make him nag at length times wide on Reus.

But at least the level has increased by about 50 levels at a time, according to him it is a commensurate price. After all, it was time for Ikshan to separate from the kusarigama who had accompanied him for quite a long time.

Ikshan closed his eyes and took a deep breath, then exhaled while opening his eyes looking at the stone ceiling.

   'The world is so vast, I'm too naive to think Orbis Online is the latest version of Avora Online.'

While muttering that in his heart, Ikshan recalled the time where he felt enthusiastic every time he played Avora Online. This time he had to let the game go of his life and move on to the game that replaced it, Orbis Online.

While Ikshan reminisces about his past, Reus feels his body go numb and his stamina drained away. Whether this was due to the effects of a long-term battle or the pay to deploy an Ultimate Skill of that strength, it was clear Reus could not walk on his own for quite some time.

He also had time to check the status of Blackstar Durability considering he deployed Ultimate Buff Work with Joker Field which makes him very famous if this is leaked to the players. Of course he asked Ikshan to keep this a secret.

Reus smiled wryly as he looked at the amount of Blackstar Durability that was already nearing its threshold. Fortunately Ash was defeated before this extremely powerful rare sword was smashed to pieces.

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Blackstar +1

A sword forged from the core of a black hole that had been solidified into a high-level metal

Req Level: 50

Dmg: 89-91

Dur :7

Bonus Skill: Black Form, Black Predator

Every minute fight +1% exp until the fight is over, every minute fight Str +1 until the fight is over, every minute fight Vit +1 until the fight is over, stabbing attack Dmg +100%

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Perhaps the next day after Ikshan's stamina recovered as it was, Reus would ask him to fix Blackstar. He let out a long sigh realizing this battle took no more than this, then gave thanks in his heart to the goddess Fortuna.

Moments after the end of the battle, Horb came to them with several Yetis and Snow Trolls ready to help, but it was too late. They could only singly smile at their lips.

In the end both Reus and Ikshan returned to their rooms with the help of the Yeti and Snow Trolls who carried them. Both of them already do not have the stamina left to stand, especially if they have to walk.

***

That night the residents of the town of HRoud celebrated their battle victory with a massive banquet along the main streets. Although there were casualties, but the number was not fifty considering that the Snow Trolls and Yeti had Vit status and great endurance, so they decided not to be bound to sorrow but joy.

Although Reus and Ikshan were unable to attend the banquet, the two were still able to feast in their rooms with various dishes brought by the waiter at Horb's behest. They also talked about the various experiences they had in this battle.

   "By the way, what are your plans after this? Continue on to Bailendra Kingdom?"

"Ehm, I guess I'll log out for a few days first before doing that. I don't know how many days have passed in the real world, my stomach must have protested to be filled."

   "Hahaha, you have a point."

In this world the player can eat food and drink any drink that can be eaten, but of course all that is only false data given to the brain of the player. These foods will only make the player's brain think that they are full.

In addition to the matter of food, their real-world body is a container of their own consciousness also can not be separated from attention. Although players can perform a wide variety of activities in Orbis Online, their bodies in the real world can rot in the sense of health.

Maybe Reus will visit a hospital or a doctor who can be consulted for health problems that are usually a subscription for VRMMO professional players. Usually professional players will experience malnutrition and mental fatigue from spending too much time in the virtual world.

As the two were engrossed in conversation, the sound of knocking on the door and the heavy sound of someone distracted them.

   "This is Horb Bloodborn, can I come in?"

   "Sure, come in."

Horb entered their room as soon as Reus allowed, followed by several servants behind him who pushed three small freight trains covered in white cloth from top to side. Reus and Ikshan were both confused and curious to see that, but the expression of the two was more surprised when they saw Horb's condition.

   ''Is the stamina of these people unlimited?''

Reus and Ikshan compactly asked themselves inwardly when they witnessed Horb. Regardless of his injuries already being treated by some healers or consuming Potions, Horb did not look exhausted at all.

Horb then took a chair not far from where he was standing, and sat there with the servants who immediately left the room. Considering this room was so small for him, Horb would inevitably have to sit down if he did not want to lower his head constantly.

   "Reus, Ikshan, first of all allow me to thank you for your help and contribution in this battle."

The giant Snow Troll lowered his head as deeply as possible to the two showing immense gratitude. Reus and Ikshan himself only smiled wryly before telling Horb to raise his head back.

   "I came here to talk about the reward for your help during the battle. We rarely interact with humans, so we don't know what to give as a gift to you guys."