Orbis Online
215. Nocht Plan

   "Uhh. my head...."

Ikshan held his head feeling intense dizziness as soon as he woke up, his face also looked so ugly and pale. He felt something strange about him, but could not remember.

As confusion swept through his brain, Ikshan heard a familiar voice.

   "Oh, are you awake?"

   "A, Reus? Where is this?"

Right, he is Reus, the only human figure other than Ikshan in the entire Dragnar.

   "In the inn."

   "A lodge?"

Reus explains the incident last night in which Ikshan was heavily drunk after spending a large glass of Nirvana River Arak given by Nocht.

   "Nirvana River?"

Ikshan's expression became bad upon hearing the name of the liquor he spent last night, it caught Reus' attention who then asked further about the wine.

Ikshan explains that the Nirvana River Arak is one of the most powerful specialty liquors in the entire Plainfest, only certain people can consume this drink in large glass sizes without experiencing certain side effects.

He also added that the Nirvana River Arak can even cause death if ordinary people consume it carelessly.

   "If I'm not mistaken considering this wine contains no less than 90% alcohol content if in the real world."

   "Ninety percent?!"

Reus screamed at Ikshan's explanation. He had expected the Nirvana River Arak to contain at least more than 70% alcohol, but did not expect its content to reach 90%.

As Ikshan's face was still so pale accompanied by an expression that showed the horror of the Nirvana River Arak, Reus quietly cheered inwardly.

   'Lucky I didn't force myself to drink that wine last night!'

In the end Reus asked Ikshan to rest alone to recover his condition. Even if it does not have a direct effect on the real body, still drinking alcohol with such high levels without knowing can be a hard blow to anyone's mental.

Moreover, thanks to the Nirvana River Arak, Ikshan got a bad status in the form of Drunk which caused a decrease in status plus his body that was not so obedient. He also felt a little dizzy.

   "By the way Reus, you want to go?"

   "There's something I want to talk to Nocht about."

Reus did not explain the details but it was very important. Ikshan wanted to follow Reus but his body condition was not supportive, he even had difficulty walking.

   "Here you go, you better get some rest."

   "Well, I'll just obey today."

After saying so Ikshan immediately fell asleep, while Reus himself smiled slightly at the attitude of his colleague. He put down a few bottles of Potions that could alleviate Ikshan's condition.

Reus had time to check the condition of Ibane in his room which was not too much different from Ikshan. The young man was lying limp on his bed while enduring nausea and dizziness. Because of his pity, Reus finally gave some similar Potions to reduce the condition of Ibane before stepping out of the inn.

It didn't take long for Reus to reach the Black Pomegranate Shop after stepping over from the rented inn, he immediately went through the door while greeting Nocht who seemed to be tidying up some items in the store.

   "Oh, Reus. What's the need to come here?"

   "There's actually something I'd like to talk about with four eyes, but it looks like you're busy."

Reus looks around, he realizes that Nocht is not just cleaning things but preparing to close his shop and Reus knows why. Nocht scratched his head knowing Reus caught his point.

Nocht acknowledged his intention to visit Sylph and Aulcrat in Lavore Kingdom, but the Bailendra Kingdom situation did not support this at all.

It is true that in addition to the tightened borders, tourists and tourists from foreign countries are always monitored and will be complicated if they want to get out given the current conditions. Even a non-human Nocht would find it hard to leave Bailendra Kingdom now.

Reus wanted to confirm Nocht's plan regarding it, but Nocht put on a wry smile while scratching his cheek.

   "If I'm honest, I don't have any plans."

   "Seriously?"

   "Darius."

Nocht added he intended to go to the gate like in other countries and talk to the guards while asking for permission honestly so as not to be suspected. The chances are small, but not impossible.

Reus could not immediately react to Nocht's unplanned plan, he felt annoyed and confused mixed up making his head throb. He took a series of breaths and exhaled after feeling calmer as an idea flashed through his mind.

   "I have a way of letting us get out of this country without drawing attention. Are you interested?"

Nocht raised his eyebrows next to Reus' words, he then placed his luggage on the floor in response to Reus' statement. He looked at the young man softened from the bottom up and then rubbed his chin.

   'If in hindsight this boy was even able to overcome over a thousand leveled troops on it, his speech was not just nonsense.'

It would be a lie if Nocht said he was not interested in Reus' statement given that Reus himself should have felt how tight the guard and borders of Bailendra Kingdom, if Reus still dared to say so then he might really be able to do so.

   "Okay, I'm listening."

Even though he knew Reus was the one behind Aulcrat's release from Lucius Maen'ra's control, it did not mean that Nocht immediately believed all the words Reus had spoken. He also needed to be aware of various things because his own condition was not prime thanks to the curse of the Order of Chaos.

Reus smiled for a moment hearing Nocht's response. He then whispered his Hyper Switch skill which was able to switch places with objects he had touched regardless of the distance as long as the object was not touched by others.

   "You have such a great skill?"

Nocht was so good at knowing about Hyper Switch. He did know there were some Items or skills capable of doing the same thing, but it was extremely rare and almost impossible for an individual to possess.

In fact, Nocht's guess missed and the owner of the skill was in front of his eyes.

   "That's how it is, but me and my practical skills aren't free."

Reus put on a small smile while gesturing for Nocht to be willing to pay, making Nocht condone a wry smile for a moment before scratching his head.

   "Well, what do you want for pay?"

   "Simple, I want you to make me a certain Equip."

   "Making Equip?"

Reus nodded softly confirming Nocht's hesitation, but moments later the dark-skinned Dwarf shook his head in rejecting the request. Reus wanted to ask the reason behind Nocht's refusal but Nocht raised his voice first.

   "You forgot that I was cursed by the Chaos Order which made my forging ability and stamina decrease? I can't forge an Equip that satisfies you with my current condition."

   "Oh, is that all? I think I have a solution."

Nocht was again surprised by Reus' words, but he had not yet questioned whether Reus had taken anything from his Inventory. A bottle of clear water at a glance can be found anywhere.

Nocht's forehead shriveled in confusion looking at the clear water bottle, while Reus gave a small smile as he raised next to his eyebrows.

   "You know what this is?"