Encountering Adventurers

Chapter 59: Encountering Adventurers

Zhao Hai was taken aback by the fact that there were people daring enough to pretend to be Dark Magicians in this world. Dark Magicians were generally feared and avoided by everyone. It was strange to find people in Black Mountain Pass pretending to be Dark Magicians.

Green noticed Zhao Hai's confusion and smiled as he explained, "There's nothing strange about it. Black Mountain Pass is a haven for mercenaries and adventurers. These daring individuals will do anything."

Zhao Hai nodded and said, "Alright, I understand. Let's go."

With that, Green and Merine hopped onto Alien's back. Green was now wearing his shiny full body armor, which made him look formidable. However, Zhao Hai knew that this armor was more for show than for protection. It wouldn't be of much use to Green, especially in a real battle.

Meg, dressed as a maid, sat quietly next to Zhao Hai in Alien's chest cavity. She had seen Zhao Hai sitting in there before but had never experienced it herself. Now that she was sitting, she realized it was not very comfortable. The planks covered with a layer of thick padding felt hard to sit on. Moreover, the space inside Alien's chest cavity was quite small.

Alien's body was a staggering ten meters long, but most of that length was concentrated in its tail, which accounted for half of its body. In other words, its tail was about five meters long. The head, measuring close to two meters, added to the length, leaving only about two meters of space for them in the chest cavity. The height was only about one meter. They stood against Alien's ribcage, using the gaps between the ribs as a lookout, similar to sitting in a howdah on an elephant.

Green didn't sit inside Alien's chest cavity this time. Instead, he sat on top of Alien's skull. Alien's skull was large enough for Green to stand or sit comfortably. With his skills, he could even sleep on it without any issues.

Alien was unaware of their presence and didn't mind them sitting on its back. Although Alien had become Zhao Hai's summoned beast, it didn't possess emotions. It was driven solely by the instinct bestowed upon its skeletal remains by the space. It was like a programmed machine with no emotions.

The three of them left the forest slowly and returned to Forget Valley. Nobody was around in the valley, but Zhao Hai didn't mind. He commanded Alien to move in the direction of Black Mountain Pass.

Black Mountain Pass was not far from where they were. After walking for about half an hour, they saw the city walls in the distance, and they could see people coming and going through the city gates. However, the distance was still too far to make out any details.

Following Green's advice, Zhao Hai had no intention of walking straight towards Black Mountain Pass. Green had told him that as long as he sat on Alien's back and entered Black Mountain Pass, no one would dare to offend them or inquire about their details. Dark Magicians were untouchable on the continent, unlike in other cities.

The three of them sat on Alien's back and boldly walked towards Black Mountain Pass. It didn't take them more than five minutes before they encountered a squad of mercenaries on the road. The squad consisted of only five people, each carrying an adventurer's backpack. They looked at Zhao Hai's group with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty.

However, when they saw the giant body of Alien, they instinctively moved aside and stood by the roadside. As Green had predicted, they didn't dare to provoke Dark Magicians, especially when they were accompanied by such a powerful undead summon beast.

Zhao Hai didn't move, but his eyes carefully observed the mercenaries. They were all wearing simple leather armor and carrying weapons, with backpacks on their backs and nothing more.

Zhao Hai noticed that each person in the squad had a unique martial aura. The one in the front had a bow and a short blade at his waist. He looked thin and agile, with long arms and legs. He seemed like a very flexible fighter.

The second person also had a backpack, but he wielded a heavy double-edged axe. The weight of the axe was evident, and although this person was tall, he was rather thin. However, under his dark skin, his muscles were like iron slabs, giving the impression of a powerful warrior.

The third person was different from the first two. He looked more proper, wearing appropriate leather armor and carrying a greatsword. He wore a leather helmet and boots, with a cape on his back. He had the appearance of a typical adventurer.

Behind him were two brothers who looked very similar but were not twins. These two individuals had one distinctive feature: they were quite chubby. They were also holding chicken legs in their hands, occasionally taking bites as if they hadn't eaten for days.

Although Zhao Hai observed them, he didn't move his body. The hat of his Black Magic robe covered his head, so the five people thought his attention was focused elsewhere and didn't notice them.

Although it was common for people to pretend to be Dark Magicians in Black Mountain Pass, the sight of Alien's imposing presence made them believe that Zhao Hai was a genuine Dark Magician. It was impossible for a fake Dark Magician to summon an undead battle beast.

Alien's speed was quick, and they soon left the five mercenaries behind. Zhao Hai continued to observe them, as he was curious about mercenaries since he had never encountered any before.

At this moment, Green solemnly said, "Young Master, the five people we just encountered are known as the Kui Snake Adventure Group in Black Mountain Pass. These five individuals have considerable strength. The one with the axe and the one with the greatsword are both peak level 6 warriors."

Zhao Hai was surprised to learn that these people were so powerful. They were stronger than Blockhead and Rockhead? It seemed like there were indeed many experts in this world.

As they made their way, Zhao Hai and his companions encountered many more adventurers and mercenaries dressed similarly to the first group. They wore leather armor and carried weapons. Most of them were doing well for themselves. However, there were also mercenaries and adventurers who couldn't afford leather armor and wore simple cloth garments instead. Some of them didn't even have backpacks. This was the reality of life as a mercenary.

Whenever these mercenaries and adventurers saw Zhao Hai and his group, they instinctively made way. Their strength was considerable, and no one wanted to mess with a Dark Magician. Even the most unruly mercenaries and adventurers knew how to adapt to the situation. As long as they couldn't provoke someone, they would lower their stance. After all, they were just a group of mercenaries.

Of course, one should not mistreat them too severely. If someone went too far, these mercenaries and adventurers would rebel, and the undead minions they commanded would be a formidable force to reckon with.

Under everyone's gaze, Zhao Hai and his group boldly entered Black Mountain Pass. Even the city guards at the entrance didn't dare to stop them. The city guards were just one faction within the city and not the most powerful one. They wouldn't dare to provoke a Dark Magician.

Following Green's directions, they stopped in front of the most luxurious hotel in the city. Zhao Hai looked up at the hotel sign, which read "Red Spider Lily Hotel."

The three of them got off Alien's back. Green carried the backpack, and Merine took her belongings. Zhao Hai realized he had nothing to carry except his Magic Staff, so he stored it in Alien.

As a Summoner, Zhao Hai could send his summon beast back to his summoning space. This space was a peculiar thing that only the Summoner could feel. Besides the summon beast, nothing else could be stored in it unless it was placed on the summon beast's body. Only then would it be included in the summoning space.

Since Alien was a skeleton alligator, Zhao Hai placed the planks from Alien's chest cavity in the summoning space. If he did it correctly, Green wouldn't have reminded him.

Outside the hotel, a shop attendant had noticed the arrival of a Dark Magician but hesitated to come out and greet them. He was afraid of offending the Magician by mistake. However, he mustered his courage and greeted Zhao Hai with a polite smile, saying, "Welcome, esteemed Magician. This establishment is the most upscale hotel in Black Mountain Pass. We offer 24-hour hot water service to wash away the weariness of your journey."

Zhao Hai remained silent and simply waved his hand. Green immediately stepped forward to take care of the situation and stood by Zhao Hai's side. Together, they walked into the hotel. This was their prearranged plan, where Zhao Hai would avoid speaking as much as possible and let Green handle everything. It gave people the impression that Green was the one in charge, while Zhao Hai remained mysterious, preventing others from guessing his age based on his voice.