Orbis Online
124. Rockfall Crisis

   "Reus, he's coming at you!"

   "I know! Swing!"

In one swing Reus managed to kill a level 40 Direwolf who ran towards him. With his Str status having reached the four-digit mark, this was not a difficult thing.—even he could kill a 90-leveled Dungeon Boss long before his status became this high.

A level 40 Direwolf would certainly not be able to withstand more than three swings of his sword, let alone a swing accompanied by a high-level Swing.

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Swingers (2-5)

Gives 245% damage to a single sword slash.

Energy: 25

Cooldown : -

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The Swing Level became quite high thanks to being used constantly by Reus. In addition to being the main attack skill, Swing is also Reus' favorite skill because it does not require Cooldown so that he can issue Swing many times until the Energy and stamina are exhausted.

Speaking of Swing levels, active skills such as Swing have their own level levels that can strengthen their abilities gradually.

Generally the skill is divided into five levels, both the main level and the secondary level. To increase the skill level, the user must continue to use the skill until the secondary level rises defensively. Once the secondary level of the skill reaches level five, then the primary level of the skill can be increased.

Usually when the main level of the skill increases there will be a special increase to that skill, in the case of Swing his Energy consumption decreases by 5 points. If Swing reached the main level of five, there was a possibility that the consumption of this skill would only consume 10 Energy points later.

   "Direwolf is troublesome."

   "Well, I guess this is indeed one of the challenges of the wanderers or merchants."

Although the Direwolves were not that powerful for them, the number of these giant sized wolves reached 20 tails and attacking simultaneously made the two a little hassles.

   "By the way Reus, you okay not to use Blackstar? Isn't that your favorite sword?"

   "Ah, I don't want to rely too much on that sword. With Enchant, Ability, and Bonus Skill existing on Blackstar could make the fight much easier."

   "So you want to develop fighting techniques?"

   "Yes, then feel against a strong opponent without Black Form. I've often depended on that skill."

   "Ahahaha, I agree."

Right, what Reus was carrying on his back right now was not Blackstar, but rather another sword he had obtained before, the Sword of Bayfrost.

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The Sword of Bayfrost

A sword forged specially by the best forger in the city of Bayfrost that was given to the mayor as a reward!

Req Level: 50

Dmg: 84-86

Dur :450

There is a 15% chance of giving Cold status to an opponent. When in Bayfrost city area All status +5%.

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This sword was not good and not bad, a sword suitable for Reus to accompany him accumulated more difficult experiences. He thought fighting more difficult enemies would definitely make his fight easier against stronger enemies in the future, so he decided to seek that experience as much as possible.

It didn't take long for Reus and Ikshan to reach Rockfall village after the Direwolf attack, but they didn't expect Rockfall to be like this.

   "It looks like there's a corruption leader in this place...."

   "Huh?"

   "No, I just muttered to myself."

Arriving at Rockfall, the condition of this village is so terrible to see from anywhere, making Reus remembered the condition of the city of South Horen's Legs which was destroyed because of his corrupt mayor.

Different from the South Horen's Leg which was destroyed by the actions of the leader of his own city, judging from the condition Rockfall was attacked by a group of monsters or bandits. It could be known from the scars of the battle and the bloodstains here and there, yet strangely there were not a single corpse.

The two began to think nothing of this village which might be a cannibal village or something.

When the two stepped into the village, the locals were not so friendly. They were all seen avoiding Reus and Ikshan without a word with bitter expressions.

   "Seeing from the state of the inhabitants this village has a problem with bandits."

   "I guess not. Let's see that, Ikshan."

Reus then pointed to the side of the forest where there were sightings of several Direwolves lurking about the state of the village with eyes looking at the delicious food in front of him.

   "Direwolves? They're not the Direwolf flock, are they?"

   "It doesn't look like it, but looking at the Direwolf group's attitude I think there's something about them."

Reus sighed softly before explaining the Rockfall state hypothesis to Ikshan.

According to Reus's conjecture, the group of Direwolves who attacked them earlier was a patrol group of their herd and Direwolf's herd was somehow targeting Rockfall village as a target. Could this Direwolf herd be going through a food crisis?

Direwolves usually hunt in one group that is not separate, but why are there two groups of Direwolves that they encounter in the time and adjacent region? This behavior is quite a hit on Reus' brain.

   "So, is anyone controlling them behind the scenes?"

   "Possibly so. Whether it was people of the Summoner-like class or intelligent monsters, it was obvious that they were targeting the village of Rockfall."

Ikshan nodded slowly understanding the speculation Reus described to him. He thought what Reus said was true too, considering Rockfall is a small village that does not even have wooden walls that are usually owned by small villages though. It was only natural that they were an easy target for most wild monsters.

However, that does not mean closing the possibility of this damage is the work of bandits with Summoner ability.

Although Herleina says Rockfall belongs to the Lavore Kingdom region, the real village is located far from the nearby town of Lavore Kingdom and is instead closer to the town of Kaki Horen North in the Welsh Kingdom region. No wonder if there are people who call Rockfall including the Welsh Kingdom.

The distance of the North Horen Foot with this village is also only two days by horse carriage, but Reus and Ikshan only need one day by running— considering the status of Dex both are quite high, even higher than a horse.

Reus and Ikshan then walked in search of an inn to rest after the trip.

   "Excuse me, we'd like to stay the night."

   "A-ah, there's a visitor, yeah. Sorry, the current condition of the village is so bad that it is not possible for us to receive guests."

The innkeeper came to greet them, but as Reus expected, they could not stay over with the state of the village like this.

   "Sorry, may I ask? What the hell is going on here?"

   "Are you wandering warriors?"

When watching the two closely, the innkeeper could see the sword on Reus and kusarigama's back at Ikshan's waist. He then told me the village situation could be like this.

Last night Rockfall was attacked by a group of Direwolves who teamed up with a group of Orcs targeting its residents without exception. It is likely that this group of monsters experienced food shortages in its habitat, targeting Rockfall as food.

Hearing the story of the innkeeper, Reus' face shrunk, but something was awkward. This village is a village with an average population of five to seven levels, as hard as they try impossible for them to survive and beat back a group of monsters.

   "After more than half the village was destroyed 'that man' appeared."

   ""That guy?""

Just as despair struck the remaining villagers, a swordsman came and finished off all the monsters that were attacking the village, then brought all their corpses.

   'Could that person be Randolf Wallenstein?'

Reus quickly came to a conclusion after hearing further explanations. Harleina who is the Sage of Nature told him to deliver a letter to Randolf Wallenstein who lives in this village, so most likely the swordsman in question the owner of the inn is Randolf Wallenstein himself.

   "Master, can master help us with the matter of those monsters?"

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Quest Giver: Lucan

Quest Type: Extermination

Difficulty : B

Rockfall Village had been attacked by a group of ferocious monsters. Lucan asks you to eradicate this group of monsters to its roots so that Rockfall does not disappear from the map. Save the people of Rockfall from monster terror!

Reward: contributions in Rockfall, Respect, exp, Byl

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Reus's brows slightly raised the Quest panel plastered in front of his face, a little curious and confused.

   "Didn't you have a warrior who can finish off all those monsters? Why ask for our help?"

   "That person is not someone who can be asked for help. He does everything by himself."

Lucan's forehead shriveled greatly when talking about that person, maybe he had a problem with that person.

Reus then turned his gaze to Ikshan, asking for his approval to accept this Quest.

   "Take it, why not? I want the prize."

   "Hey, don't speak bluntly in front of the victim!"

Reus hit Ikshan's head slightly warning. Fortunately, their conversation was done in whispers. If Lucan hears Ikshan's words, he doesn't know what's going to happen.

   "Well, we'll do what we can."

   "{Quest accepted.}"

   "Thank you, master swordsman! Thank you!"

Lucan immediately prostrated himself on the floor to the two, but was soon stopped by Reus who felt uneasy being worshipped like that. Lucan then offered the best room he had to both of them which was certainly welcomed with pleasure.