Blurry Target: Range damage is mitigated by 40

percent due to your outline being heavily obscured.

Darsi stared at the changes the overlay had made. "This is really something Nix. The overlay fused with the armor."

"I didn't see that part coming, but I'm still pleased with the results." Nix took a few minutes to complete the set and then handed her the finished product.

/Inferno: Nix: Where you at Sem?

/Inferno: Semmi: Jun Li and I are about to check out Haven.

/Inferno: Nix: Want some company?

/Inferno: Jun Li: Sure!

Nix entered the Emba.s.sy and walked through the 70th-floor entry to the Parliament. A white-haired Ain'Dha.s.si was waiting outside the Inferno Guild Office.

"You're a difficult man to get in touch with Guild Leader Nix." Del Tali offered him a polite smile. She was wearing a white long-sleeved s.h.i.+rt and brown leggings.

Nix nodded in agreement. "Most people just give up and leave me alone after a few days."

Del seemed to find his statement amusing, her smile widening. "The key to finding you is perseverance."

"That's one word for it." He opened the door and gestured her in. "Just call me Nix."

Nix took a seat on the couch after moving the folded blanket and pillow to a nearby chair.

/Inferno: Nix: Del Tali is in the Guild Office, do not exit or enter Haven until she leaves.

/Inferno: Jun Li: Okay Nix, take your time.

Del joined him on the couch, her blue eyes looking around the office. "Someone sleeps on this couch?"

Nix shrugged, "maybe. What can I do for you, Del?"

"I wanted to thank you for backing me on my last two dockets." Del's voice had a silky smooth quality to it that made it pleasant to listen to.

"No need for thanks. I vote according to Inferno's Agenda."

"That may be true, but Ain'Dha.s.si all over Oasis now know your name. I daresay you could make a home for yourself among us."

"I'd stick out too much. That's not really my thing." Nix found it difficult to relax in the Ice Dha.s.si's presences. The memory of flas.h.i.+ng swords kept reminding him of how deadly she was.

"I just want to get to know the Guild Leader of Inferno a bit better. Want to play a small game?"

"Cards? I only know one."

"What are cards?"

Nix shrugged, "never mind. What do you have in mind?"

"I'll make a few guesses about you. If I'm right you tell me a bit more. If I"m wrong, then you correct me to close the topic."

Nix smiled pleasantly. "I'll play, but only as long as you follow the same rules."

Del nodded. "It's a deal. May I start?"

Nix nodded. "Please do."

"You started with nothing but because of a talent for Fire you were able to quickly rise to power." Del had obviously heard about the courtyard incident where he had ignited his aura.

Nix cursed himself for showing his flames. "Wrong. I started as a Tailor and became wealthy as a result of those skills." The statement was accurate enough that he felt like he was within the rules.

Del raised one white eyebrow. "A Tailor?" Her tone showed that she was doubtful.

"Fraid so. My turn. " Nix focused on the Ain Dha.s.si. "You're a swordmaster."

Absolute shock flashed in her blue eyes, before quickly being covered. "Swordmaster? a.s.suredly not, I follow the path of the bow."

Nix considered the answer for a moment, she hadn't even carried a bow on her night excursion. "Get the f*ck out."

Del's face registered surprise when Nix stood and gestured toward the door. "I apologize if I've offended you Nix."

Nix took a seat as his desk and pointed toward the door. "I'm not offended. I just don't have time for lies. I did say I'd only play if you followed the same rules."

The Ain'Dha.s.si wanted to appear indignant but she wasn't able to manage it. "Really? A Tailor? You weren't following the rules either!"

"No? Have any armor on you? Doesn't have to be anything fancy."

Del paused at the request but then handed him some basic ranger armor. Was there something about her that suggested the sword instead of the bow? Her sword abilities were her trump card.

Nix sent her a friend request and then picked up the armor to examine it.

Basic Armor [Ranger Only]

Leather Armor: Common

Armor Cla.s.s: 200

+ 50 to all Ranger Skills

+30 to Agility

+30 to Perception

+30 to Speed

Nix kept a straight face while he looked at the armor. He quickly linked it in guild chat.

/Inferno: Jun Li: That's basic armor?

/Inferno: Semmi: We need to get our crafters some Oasis recipes.

/Inferno: Sharl: + 200 AC? That's tank armor!

/Inferno: Ronnie: I want it!

/Inferno: Pon: If that's basic gear, what's their high-end gear look like?

He quickly set up a queue to make a custom overlay for the armor.

[Camaflage Overlay] [Basic Armor Ranger] [Forest Camouflage Clothe] [Fish Line Thread]

Nix was tempted to experiment by adding Legendary leather to the queue but decided this should be enough to impress her. He crafted the custom overlay and started putting it in place. After a few minutes, he finished and handed it back to her. "See? Tailor."

Forest Armor [Ranger Only]

Leather Armor: Unique

Armor Cla.s.s: 200

+ 50 to all Ranger Skills

+30 to Agility

+30 to Perception

+30 to Speed

[Additional Effects]

Avoid Detection: Remain motionless

and completely blend in with your surroundings.

Blurry Target: Range damage is mitigated by 40

percent due to your outline being heavily obscured.

"Nix..." Del's pale featured were flushed as she turned the armor over in her hands. The overlay had fused with the armor. "This was just basic amor."

"Yeah. As I said, I'm a Tailor. Now get the f*ck out. You've wasted enough of my time."