Orc Wars 2 : Lazarus

Chapter 96 - Challenge

Nyx and Jinx were at Lazarus' City. The pair would go there in between running dungeons, building their own cities and levelling up to check on the Gatekeeper's home. Since Lazarus had not put up a Shield after the mass attack, his was the only high level City that was actually left open. Any Player could walk in to sight see the Legend's home.

"Is he seriously going to leave it like this?" Jinx asked her companion. "I mean, it's cool and all to let people came in," she said eyeing several groups of touring noobs, "but isn't he worried of another attack?"

"Relax Jinx. Laz knows what he is doing. Besides, not the whole place is open to everyone. I believe he mentioned the Barracks, Keeper's chambers and his own personal chambers are locked zones."

"At least Val's City is Shielded. We don't have to worry about his place."

"Even if it's not, I don't think anyone in their right mind would consider messing up his place, not with Allegra in charge," the Assassin said referring to Valentine's beautiful blood thirsty Battle Master. The Thief's Battle Master was notorious for her loyalty, bravery and short temper. Even Valentine was afraid of her, not that he admitted to it.

Suddenly, Nyx sighed. "I miss them. It's just not the same here without the guys."

"Me too. I miss Val and Tania and Anya."

"What about Constantine? Don't you miss him?" Nyx giggled. "He would be so upset if you didn't mention him."

"Hahahaha, of course. He is so fun and dramatic but I miss Val the most."

"Yeah ... well, that's it I suppose. Everything seems to be in order here."

"Want to run some dungeons? I need less than 100,000 more XP to level up to level 55. Running a low level dungeon a few times will give me that, or maybe a high level one? It would be faster but riskier ..."

"No, I'm not in the mood for dungeons today. Sorry Jinx."

"I know what will cheer you up! Let's go visit Kirana, then the three of us can miss the guys together."

Nyx laughed looking at Jinx knowingly. "You just want to ride Ginggar don't you?"

"What wrong with wanting to ride him?" Jinx said defensively. "Kirana doesn't mind us riding on her familiar. Ginggar is a wonderful big friendly huggable teddy bear. I wish I have a familiar already but I've still a long way to go."

"Kirana will get angry if she hears you talking about her powerful polar bear that way. She is training him to be a ferocious fighting machine not a fluffy bear ride."

"She knows and she doesn't mind. Ginggar is so beautiful, ferocious or not, just like Kirana ... and he transforms into the most gorgeous white haired boy," Jinx sighed dreamily.

"Yes, they do make an awesome pair, don't they? He is just right for her," Nyx agreed and fell silent.

Jinx glanced at her depressed friend. How to cheer her up? The Assassin needed something to lift up her spirits. "How about we go visit Isis instead? She recently levelled up to 78 and now has two new Familiars, Vree and Kruk. They are so cute and playful. I'll introduce you to them."

"V and Kook? What are they?"

"It's Vrrrrrreee and Krrruuuuk," Jinx laugh, exaggerating the proper pronunciation of the mischievous creatures' names. "They are two small naughty lovable furry ferrets. The last time I played with them, they broke my bracelet. Isis found the beads in her carry pouch later and tried to return them to me."

"Tried?"

"Yes, she had to fight them off to retrieve the beads. Vree and Kruk can be so possessive and materialistic, they wouldn't let her take them," Jinx giggled remembering the tag team defence the two rascals did while fending off their mistress. "Isis had to scold them soundly. They took their scolding well but still refused to give up the colourful beads."