Orbis Online
238. War Preparation

The hasty departure of Dante and Lucia made Reus laugh from afar.

He felt it was too much to have frightened the two pure-hearted envoys but for the sake of protecting the information regarding themselves, he said, Reus was willing to do anything so that he could expel the two envoys indirectly and without offending.

   "Oh, are they gone? Though I look forward to their reaction when tasting my cooking."

   "Ibane, if you really want to prepare food for our supplies during the war, don't waste your time. The logistics inventory is now very important for players after the addition of Hunger and Thirst status."

   "Aye aye captain!"

Hearing Reus' comments, Ibane, who was disappointed to see how quickly Lucia and Dante gave up, immediately returned to the kitchen, continued his activities that looked more like attractions than cooking.

Ibane didn't lie about his Cooking skills. He really has and is adept at using this skill. Reus even had time to not believe when he knew Ibane had a Cooking skill that used to be often viewed one eye.

After the status of Hunger and Thrist comes classes such as Chef or others who can process food into the hunt of many Legions. Not a few players who do not have Chef skills like Ibane are also targeted because of two new statuses that can harm this player.

   "It looks like we were lucky to get Ibane ahead of the Legion."

Reus muttered softly while watching the action of Ibane and the inn chef was dueling cuisine in the kitchen.

Although his easy-going demeanor and stupidity often brought trouble, his battle power may be unmatched by Reus and Ikshan. Not to mention that Ibane has a Cooking skill that can improve a person's status momentarily through the results of his cooking.

It is true that Reus is now able to make certain potions that can also increase status through Alchemy but are different from HP Potions and Energy Potions that are often made, he said, the materials to make this status-enhancing potion were expensive and rare.

Unlike Alchemy which often requires special and expensive materials, Cooking requires materials that are relatively cheap and easy to find. Although the quality and duration of the increase is still far from the economic status-enhancing potion and the efficiency of Cooking skills is better.

Thanks to this limitation Reus only made this status-enhancing potion in very small amounts and until now still languishing in his Inventory slot.

   "By the way, my Inventory is about to be full, huh? Maybe it's a good idea to sell some of Drop's worthless gear all this time."

Reus muttered again as he stepped back into his room. He could see his Inventory slot was only a matter of fingers left before it was completely full. Most of the Items that filled his Inventory were the equipment and trash Items he had obtained from the Ruin of Seven Dragon King.

Perhaps for most players of his level the Items Reus had obtained were quite good but compared to the Dragon Slayer set that Arshwind had given him, they were all worthless.

   "Oh, I still have this weapon apparently. Do I need to sell?"

Reus's gaze was fixed on a panel containing a certain white arc icon that he had captured from the Elite Knight Lavore Kingdom, the Arch of Shining Solar.

This bow is arguably including good considering in addition to its strength, the Arch of Shining Solar has an interesting Ability that is Sunlight Arrow which can provide an additional 30% True Damage Elements of Light but good himself, Ikshan, neither Ibane nor anyone can use a bow in a fight.

It is true that thanks to the class of Freelancer Reus can use any weapon or equipment without limited level or class requirements but that does not mean he can use a bow.

Different from the actual sword does not require a special technique to be swung, archery art requires certain techniques so that the arrow can be shot in the desired direction.

With the help of the system, it may be easier for ordinary people to aim and release arrows in a fight, but if they recall the strength of the attack or the ability to defend can increase or decrease with certain movements, then the art of original archery is also needed in this world.

Reus himself had sensed this a few months ago and he admitted that by utilizing a certain movement factor, the damage of his sword slashes could be even stronger. Reus has proven this using his 'Flash' and 'Heavy' techniques.

Sometimes when circumstances allow Reus to even use these two additional techniques together and the attacks he produces are at least 20% stronger than normal depending on his posture. Not even if he synchronized his breathing then the power he released also slightly increased thanks to his Power Breathing skill.

Therefore even though Reus can use any weapon does not mean he is free to use the weapon.

   "But, if I sell, it's a pity that a weapon like this is out of my hand."

Reus felt a dilemma looking at the bow. He had originally intended to return the bow after his affair with Lavore Kingdom ended but Aulcrat refused and instead gave his blessing to Reus as the new owner of the Arch of Shining Solar.

Reus thought for a moment before opening the Orbis Forum page through his Solid Gear Ultimate Edition.

   "Save it first. Who knows how useful it will be."

In the end he gave up and decided to sell the entire useless Item in his Inventory. Sure some junk item he accidentally left behind as his Hyper Switch catalyst. Reus would only be at a loss if he used a decent Item for the skill.

After completing his trading business, Reus again focused on making as many potions as possible while training Psychokinesis as he usually does.

Reus focused on making various potions and doing other preparations, Ikshan locked himself in the room forging some Items that might be needed while occasionally leveling up in the nearby Dungeon, he said, while Ibane was busy dueling with the lodging chef in the kitchen.

It lasted for several days until Lucia and Dante came to bring news of the war.

   "The battle will begin in two days. Your Majesty told us to get ready."

Lucia conveys Julius' message to Reus' entourage. He also asked what he and Dante should do during the war. Although only temporary and commissioned by Julius, both are still members of this group.

   "Hm.... No offense but you better be in the back line."

Reus explains that they will advance to the front lines and finish off every enemy they encounter but for Lucia and Dante who are soldiers of Bailendra Kingdom, the, they would only be a burden if they followed Reus and the others towards the frontlines.

Both Lucia and Dante wanted to protest after being insulted indirectly by Reus like that but both remembered the ability Ikshan showed a few days ago. If Reus and Ibane can do such a thing then no wonder for them, Lucia and Dante are just a burden.

   ""Okay, we got it.""

After looking at each other for a moment the two agreed to Reus' words. They were indeed dissatisfied with Reus' suggestion of standing guard at the backline but they were also aware of their own limitations.

   "But, if I'm at the forefront what about healing? Are you guys gonna be okay?"

   "No need to worry, we have a good potion maker here."

Ibane embraces Reus's shoulder to answer Lucia's question, while Ikshan nods softly in agreement with the Draconian's words despite not bothering Reus like Ibane. It can be seen Reus feels a little uncomfortable with the attitude of Ibane.

Lucia still looks unsure but eventually relents. He felt the three of them were too confident yet he had the option to not care about the three of them any further.

Two days later, the war between Bailendra Kingdom and Menschrein Kingdom began.