Orbis Online
221. The Power of the Nirvana River

   "So you're here to complete a secret mission from His Majesty Aulcrat?"

   "That's how."

After Reus explains why he was in Alvast after traveling to Bailendra Kingdom, Crystina rubbed her chin feeling interested in what kind of mission and how high Aulcrat's trust in Reus that some time ago was the most dangerous enemy for his kingdom.

Now then? Aulcrat instead gave Reus full confidence to give him certain secret missions that might bring change for Lavore Kingdom in the future.

Crystina may be credited for taking part in the last battle and revealing the guise of Lucius Maen'ra, but Reus was viewed differently by Aulcrat considering that the young man was the only one who managed to realize and save the King of Lavore Kingdom from the clutches of Lucius Maen'ra.

As the Legionmaster of the greatest Legion who established a branch in Lavore Kingdom, Crystina was certainly curious about the secret mission Aulcrat had given to the Reus, but he managed to hold back because he did not want to break the relationship with either Reus or Aulcrat.

Reus could see Crystina's slightly shrunken face curious about Aulcrat's secret mission, and hinted that she would not interfere with the matter.

   "Calm down, even if I'm curious enough, I don't intend to interfere in your secret mission. I'm still aware of the limitations of personal matters."

   "Thank you for the understanding, chief Crystina."

Reus showed a small smile to Crystina feeling happy that the Ogre girl did not interfere too deeply, even though Reus allowed not necessarily Aulcrat said the same. It is precisely Aulcrat's belief in Reus may be diminished.

   "By the way, you really have no intention of joining Crimson Castle?"

   "Chairman Crystina, for the umpteenth time I need to decline the offer."

Reus flicked his hand firmly, refusing, and then went back to explaining that he had a certain secret mission that required freedom of action. If Reus enters a Legion, his decision on the mission may be impaired.

   "Even if Chief Crystina were to appoint me as the top of the Legion in order to guarantee my freedom of action, there would be hundreds to thousands of people who would not accept that, especially NPCs like the Fyord."

Crystina nodded softly approving of Reus' words. He himself had seen how difficult it was to realize. Although Crystina herself recommended it, the idea of making an unknown stranger like Reus a Legion official was impossible to accept.

After all, even if such recommendations are accepted it will raise certain suspicions that can uncover the identity of Reus as the most sought after player in all Orbis Online today.

Reus wanted as much as possible to hide his identity and track record in any case in order to complete the Quest given by Arshwind. Looking for information on the seven seals of Arshwind alone was more than enough to attract the attention of a party, he did not want his journey to be more obstructed from now on.

After thinking for a while looking for another way for Reus to become a member of Crimson Castle, Crystina finally let out a long breath while shrugging her shoulders.

   "So, it's really impossible, huh?"

   "Yes, I'm sorry."

The biggest reason Crystina wanted Reus in addition to his abilities which were quite terrible at his level, Reus also had a skill that could make hundreds to thousands of potions in an instant as long as there were enough raw materials.

A skill like that alone was actually more than enough to affect the development of a Legion. The availability of something like a potion greatly influenced the results of a Legion's Dungeon expedition, especially if the Full Raid Dungeon expedition was high level.

With such an ability, plus the unreasonable power of Reus at his current level, which Legionmaster intended to unleash a player like Reus?

   "Well, if you insist that I'll give up recruiting."

   "If your secret quest is over, let me know and I'll give you an exclusive invitation before another Legion comes to you."

On that day Reus learned from his experience with Crystina, he had to be more careful in acting so as not to stand out too much. If Crystina who was the Crimson Castle Legionmaster was so adamant on recruiting her, what about top-tier Legions like the Asterisk Arc or the Heaven Throne?

It was not impossible that they would threaten Reus if it rejected their recruits.

***

After a conversation with Crystina at the Crimson Castle branch headquarters, Reus decides to leave Alvast and return to Dragnar.

He gets word from Nocht that his dealings with Aulcrat may take days so Nocht asks Reus to return to Dragnar until he gives word through Crystina or Ramsey.

   "Haah, lucky I was able to get out of that town quickly."

Arriving at Reus in the Black Pomegranate Shop, he let out a heavy sigh releasing the burden on his shoulders and throat. Although it looks calm, Reus actually feels nervous when he is in Alvast.

However, Reus has unpleasant memories of the city, ranging from the taking of Blackstar which led to a great battle that horrendous the universe of Orbis Online to liberating the king of Lavore Kingdom, the, Aulcrat from the hands of the higher-ups of the Order of Chaos.

All of that happened in a matter of days, making Reus always depressed even though he had made peace with Aulcrat.

After feeling calmer Reus then walked out of the Black Pomegranate Shop and stepped towards the inn, there he was greeted by Ibane who ran over and immediately grabbed his collar.

   "Reus, how can you leave me in a place like this while you can freely move from one kingdom to another in an instant?! You know how these lizards treat me!"

   "Hey calm down, I'm not going there for fun! And pull your word about that 'lizard! Look at the guards and servants of this inn glaring unhappily at us!"

It took some time for Reus to calm down Ibane who was shaking her body violently until Reus' head felt swirling, swirling, at the same time Ibane also felt nauseous and eventually went to the toilet to remove her stomach contents.

   "Oh, the Arak of the Nirvana River turns out to be more terrifying than I thought."

Reus gave a dry smile as he watched Ibane rush to the restroom, inwardly, Reus once again thanked himself for not drinking the wine last night. If he had been drinking the 'demon parade' it might be that Reus was still asleep in bed.

But thanks to that, he was saved from the overflow of Ibane's annoyance that was a little more exploding. In his heart Reus thanked Nocht for presenting the Nirvana River Arak on Ibane last night.

   "It's just right that I hear a commotion from the outside, it turns out you're back, Reus."

   "Ikshan, how come there's— it seems that the question is not needed."

Ikshan who had just come out of the room to check on the commotion outside put on a wry smile with a pale face, without asking anyone could tell just how terrifying Ikshan's new experience was going through from the hue of his face.

On the other hand, Reus was a little surprised to see symptoms that showed Debuff properties such as nausea or motion sickness had not subsided despite having been given a high level of potion that can overcome similar problems.

This proves that the fame of Arak Sungai Nirvana as one of the most violent alcohols in the world Orbis Online is not a figment.