Chapter 1540: 1540
Chapter 1540: Crafty Measures
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“This is Southern Island Ice Beer . Because a special type of ice has been added, it is kept cold all the time . I believe you can buy it in the Dawn Highlands,” Lord Metz Drakrep said as he took a sip of the first glass of alcohol, then asked confidently, “Am I right, Elf?”
“Yes indeed, your knowledge is astonishing,” Lu Li praised, only able to nod .
He could guess this first glass of alcohol without a moment’s hesitation . Lord Metz Drakrep not only knew its name and characteristics, but also its place of production .
“Were we planning on winning him and then have him point out the passage?” Tirion Fordring quietly asked Lu Li .
“Yep,” Lu Li answered . “As long as we win, Lord Metz Drakrep will do as we say . He’s a Dwarf that really enjoys betting, and as long as the thing being bet on is worthwhile, he will keep to his word . ”
Tirion Fordring poured a glass too, but he couldn’t determine what type of alcohol it was .
Normally, a person of his age who enjoyed drinking should have seen it all . However, the first time he saw Ice Beer that could be kept cold forever, he did not know why it had not spread in popularity .
“Not guaranteed, but let’s try our luck,” Lu Li said helplessly .
It was his first time that he heard about this type of beer since he met Hachi Chan . He seriously doubted whether everyone else and Hachi Chan were playing the same type of game .
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“This second glass of alcohol, if I’m not wrong, should be Gordok Green Wine . Wine made by Ogres is always strong . I remember that you can buy this from Kleig . If he’s dead, then you must be able to get it from Young Kleig . ”
“Yes, your guess was right . ”
Another one had been guessed correctly, which made Lu Li feel slightly discouraged .
It seemed like this old alcoholic was indeed well-versed . He had even tried alcohol brewed by the Orgres . Lu Li was unsure if the remaining 13 bottles were enough to win .
“Let me think . Hmm… this is a marvellous taste . Is this… Jungle Wine?” Lord Metz Drakrep asked in surprise, then continued, “I never thought I would have the chance to taste the real Jungle Wine . This type of wine can only be bought from the sailor Nick Lax Firamog . This old guy kept denying he kept it in stock . This is good wine to lure the Sea Giant, Nagurash . ”
“Wow you are so knowledgeable,” Lu Li said as he sighed inside .
“Haha, Sulfuron Slammer! This is easy to guess . Did you think I wouldn’t know the new alcohols on the market just because I haven’t been out in years? I have to thank those relatives of mine who have been reduced to slaves of Ragnaros . What else can they not use to make alcohol? This has been made with a special kind of magma . Legend says that it is alcohol from the fire element . One will be covered in fire after drinking it . I bought a batch a few months ago to help me exercise my will and protect myself from Polymorph . ”
“Hehe,” Lu Li laughed dryly . At this point, he felt rather despaired .
“Is this Watchtite Spirit? No, no, no, this is Winter Spring Fire Wine, hahaha,” Metz Drakrep laughed, expertly noting the difference between these two alcohols .
Lu Li began to think and private-messaged Water Fairy .
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He had no choice but to use his trump card . He asked Water Fairy for a favour and then found an excuse to pause the bet . After this, he spoke to Water Fairy in a place with no one around .
Lord Metz Drakrep had no interest in the fact that Lu Li had an extra female Elf next to him . He urged the bet to continue . There were still more than ten types of fine alcohols that he hadn’t tasted . Even though it was just a tasting, in reality, he had gulped down every last glass .
It was such a hard opportunity to come by where he could drink so openly and publicly .
Plus, there were so many people around him watching him indulge himself . The young fellow ones were listening to his talk and almost worshipping him to the point of crawling on the ground .
In the world of the Dwarves, Lord Metz Drakrep was not the strongest in terms of combat, nor was he the longest-living, but he was the most well-versed in alcohol-knowledge . Everyone had to bow their heads in front of him, even Magni Bronzebeard .
The next tens or so alcohols were also distinguished by him one by one .
Even though there were one or two that he had to contemplate over for a while, this didn’t affect the end outcome .
“Wait, there is another type of alcohol . I originally wasn’t going to bring it out, but since Your Excellency loves alcohol so much, I’ll have to reluctantly present it,” Lu Li said as he carefully brought out a bottle that contained a dark green liquid .
“Ooooh, quickly bring it over for me to taste . ”
Lord Metz Drakrep became instantly interested once he heard how careful Lu Li was .
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Lu Li poured the liquid into this newly washed wine glass . He watched Lord Metz Drakrept take a sip, then saw his anticipated look of confusion on the old Dwarf’s face .
The gaming company had spent a lot of time and effort in making this game . Every aspect of the game reflected detail, an example of which was this alcohol . Different alcohols had different recipes and different taste, different brewing processes and different origins . As such, Lord Metz Drakrep tasting different wines was not purely out of fun .
Perhaps some people would ask why Lu Li could not just brew some alcohol of this own? This would make it harder for the opponent .
In reality, Adventurers couldn’t brew alcohol on their own, at least not now . Moreover, it wasn’t as simple as casually mixing things together then receiving recognition from the System . Only NPCs could produce a type of alcohol that could be presented in a tasting .
As it happened, Lu Li knew someone like this .
A Waitress of Southshore called Emma Felstone, who he had good relations with, made all the alcohol sold at Southshore . She was a master at brewing alcohol . Even the most basic ale could be brewed with a different taste by her .
Lu Li thought of Emma when he saw Lord Metz Drakrep so full of vigour .
As such, he immediately decided to turn to Emma for help . He asked Water Fairy, who was also familiar with her, to get in contact with her . She successfully got a bottle of new alcohol that was still in a testing stage and had not yet been officially launched .
If it was not officially launched, then Lord Metz Drakrep naturally wouldn’t be able to taste it beforehand .
Otherwise, given how much the Dwarf loved to drink, he would be able to try out any new alcohol, no matter how remote its origin . Communication between Dwarves was not made through steel, but through alcohol .
“This alcohol is excellent, but I haven’t tried it indeed . ”
Lord Metz Drakrep tried it again and again, and had nearly finished the whole bottle .
In the end, he had to admit in frustration that he had never had this before .
Naturally, he couldn’t produce a name, and of course could not give its origin .
Lu Li was elated and smiled . This problem seemed easy to solve, but it was also not that simple . Not all NPCs could brew alcohol, and not all NPCs would be willing to sell new developments to you, let alone at such short notice .
Only Emma Felstone could do that . Lu Li wouldn’t have had any other way if it was anyone else .
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