BXBX NOVEL Chapter 326 - Preparation
~~~(Time: 10:49 AM)~~~
We see Helda and Melimora off, and they disappear into the crowd. Leaving only us at the doorway to our current residence. I make my way back inside first, and everyone follows me in. We've planned to leave 2 days from now, mainly to let Helda prepare. Her connections are going to be needed to smuggle four people across the border.
Cera sits down on the couch, and I sit next to him. Hailey and Jasmine have nowhere comfortable to sit. Which means they get the floor all to themselves. "You think this will go off without a hitch?" Hailey starts with her concerns regarding this. I have the same she does. We don't know if this will be difficult or easy. All we know is we have a way in.
The way Cera and Hailey talk to each other, you can tell they're family. Watching them interact is how I think I'd be with my brother or sister if I had one. "Getting across the border isn't what I'm concerned about. We'll need to hit a specific dungeon once on the other side further away from the border." While I don't know his exact plan, it must have something to do with disguising us.
As an elf, I won't have any problems fitting in. If elves find out they're not elves, they'll be attacked. Only the really lucky ones get captured and deported. "How difficult is this dungeon supposed to be? Cause we have two in our group that can't fight at the level we can." My ego and pride are a little hurt by Hailey's words. Jamines face says she's far more hurt than I.
Players have an unfair advantage over us. Without covering for that advantage, we'll likely die in any dangerous dungeon that they'll take us in. "It's a level 185 dungeon... You think you can handle that, Hailey?" She hasn't told us her level before. She grins and nods he head slowly. She's at least level 185. Jasmine and I aren't.
How are we supposed to get in and help with the dungeon? "Normally, dungeons make it to where you can't enter without the level requirement. This dungeon doesn't have that. The suggested level is 185 for anyone with a Rare Class or lower. It scales down with stronger classes. Since we're all legacy and higher, it shouldn't be too hard." Nice to be included for once. The power gap is too big.
This will help bring me closer to the level Cera is at. I'm 110 right now, and I'm way better at fighting than any enemy would think. I can only guess what Jasmine's level is at, maybe around a 100. She doesn't give off a weak aura, and she's got her legacy class herself. "What's in this dungeon that we need?" Jasmine must not get the purpose of why we're doing this.
Hailey is smart enough to deduce and figure it out. Jasmine is by no means an idiot or weakling. She's inexperienced and still green, from what I can tell. She'll connect the dots on her own the longer she travels with us and how we deal with this. "We need very specific potions. They'll make us appear as elves while across the border." We all watch as it clicks for her.
~~~(POV: Hailey Adamo)~~~
~~~(Time: 11:01 AM)~~~
Cera shouldn't know this about the Elven Kingdom. There's no way that every time something important is needed, he knows exactly where to get it and what you need to get it. He's got some be cheating or being told what he should do next. I know he's smart, but this is ridiculous. Whatever he's hiding, I'll find out.
This is a perfect chance to figure out more about how much he knows and get clues into how he came into this knowledge. "How do you know that the potions we need will be there? Are they guaranteed drops?" My question pertains to the situation and is masked. In reality, I'm finding out more about his knowledge base and how he came into contact with it.
The Divine Class he has couldn't have told him all of this. "There are legends that speak of how the Dwarf alcohol smugglers got the elven wine and drinks out of the kingdom. The potion we're going after is what they supposedly used to do so." The answer is confident and sounds legit, but I know my little brother. He's a great liar and is quick with things off the top of his head.
Another trait of his that our parents refused to acknowledge. He was great at telling lies and could keep secrets better than the government. "The Dwarven race loves alcohol and will do anything to try all the alcohol they can from any corner of the world. You can figure out why they smuggled the drinks out of the Elven Kingdom from here." Everything is too solid, and I can't see any holes.
The only way I could see any true lies is if I had information that could credit or discredit him, but this raises my suspicions even more. "How long have these potions been used for? From the sounds of it, this happened a long time ago." Jasmine asks a perfect question for me to gain more information. One that I won't have to ask now.
Cera places his hands behind his head and leans back. Releasing a long sigh. "There are rumors that some Dwarves to it still, but they don't actually come into the borders. It's been centuries since those days." He knows critical historical information like he read about it yesterday. Like he's reading it off a damn textbook page!
~~~(POV: Helda Vora)~~~
~~~(Location: Path leading to the underground tavern)~~~
~~~(Time: 11:16 AM)~~~
Getting all four of them across the border isn't going to be that hard. I made it two days to come up with a plan in case they decide not to give me the dagger after getting them across. Fotis Moreal will be mine. "I don't like Cera one bit... The rest are fine, but the way he sees things and talks... It bothers me..." Melimora isn't the only one.
He can read people far easier than anyone I've ever seen, and I don't like being at a disadvantage. "I get what you mean, and it doesn't help that they're all really powerful... We could probably take on Sally and Jasmine, but Cera and Hailey are leagues of their own." It'll be dangerous fighting opponents like them if it comes down to it.
I'm going to arrange backup in case that does happen, but he doesn't seem to be the type to go back on his word. "Who do you think will be willing to help? Most are busy with delivering supplies to the frontlines to the war against the monster horde." She's right. My main contacts to help with something like this aren't available.
There are always alternatives, though, and I have something almost as good as having a bunch of strong allies helping me. The Adventurers guild has strong members on the other side of the border, and I can hire some beforehand. Send them a message using the underground network. "How much does an SS class adventurer cost?" She scoffs and chuckles, thinking I'm joking.
She sees the serious look on my face a couple of seconds later. "Not a price we can afford. Entire kingdoms or empires only hire SS class and SSS class adventurers due to their prices. We can't get close to those prices." Damn... I have a feeling those are the only people strong enough to take them on. Particularly Cera.
He's got some serious power. I didn't use Inspect on him. But I could tell by just being in the same room with him. He's probably between an S class and SS class in strength, but I can't be sure.
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A/N: Below this line, I'll be keeping Cera's player information. That way, I won't have to place it into the story above anymore. It takes about 180 words up.
[Slayer (Zern) Lvl.193]
[Exp: 3/100%]
[Title: The Son of Arch-Angel Michael (Hidden)]
[Stats] [Strength - 7095][Endurance - 7045][Dexterity - 7215][Speed - 8240][Focus - 19,660]
[Mana aura control: 6/100%]
[Health: 76,560,000,000/76,560,000,000] [Mana: 216,600,000,000/216,600,000,000]
[Stat Points: 30] [Armor rating: 500]
[Inventory] [Dice of Wayland (Divine)] [Hardened Tree sap Armor (Very Rare)] [The Witness (Legendary Sword)] [Fenrir's Whistle (Divine)] [Sally's Dresses 5x] [Camping gear] [Food Rations 4x] [Dried meat 4x] [Fishing poles 2x] [Fish 8x] [Festival Garbs 2x]
[Passive Perks]
[Inheritor of the Sword] [Son of Heaven] [Slayer of Evil] [Holy Willow Trees Savior] [Finder of Legends] [The Divine who has Legend] [Destined for Greatness] [Dungeon Diver] [An Overachiever]
[Active Skills]
[Heavens light Lvl.59 325/5900] [Protected by Heaven Lvl.59 225/5900] [Slash Lvl..77 4600/130000] [Parry Lvl.53 80/5300] [Double Strike N/A] [Kingslayer N/A] [Raging Machine N/A] [Winged Glory] [Angelic Flight] [Divine Pressure Exertion] [Divinity Pulse] [Controled Fun]