The Mischievous Smiling Face

Chapter 58: The Mischievous Smiling Face

Zhao Hai looked at the Magic Robe in his hand and couldn't help but feel speechless. The craftsmanship of this robe was quite poor, and the material used was unknown. It felt thick and heavy, like a piece of cotton pressed in his hand. What was even more ridiculous was that the style of the robe resembled the attire often worn by villains in television shows, with a large hat that covered the entire face. When wearing the hat, the mourning band obscured the entire face, making it impossible to see the wearer's appearance.

However, despite its shortcomings, Zhao Hai agreed with Green's suggestion. After all, he needed to camouflage himself as a Dark Magician, and the robe served that purpose perfectly.

The Magic Robe was quite large and thick, but Zhao Hai took off his warrior clothes and put on the robe. Surprisingly, he didn't feel cold at all. Although the robe seemed to have minimal fabric, it provided ample warmth and was soft to the touch. Wearing it was quite comfortable.

Satisfied with the robe, Zhao Hai nodded and picked up the Magic Staff that was conveniently placed nearby. He put on the hat and walked out of the thatched-roof hut.

Green and the others looked at Zhao Hai, who walked out of the gate, with a blank expression. When Zhao Hai wore his warrior clothes, they hadn't noticed, but now they realized that the Magic Robe suited Zhao Hai perfectly.

In reality, Zhao Hai possessed such a temperament because he had been a nerd on Earth. Nerds were generally introverted and sometimes seemed out of place in this world. However, they were also skilled at hiding themselves and blending into the background, making others overlook their presence. Zhao Hai had had a similar experience on Earth. He once went out with a friend and accompanied him throughout the entire outing. But when they arrived at a restaurant and entered the private room, the person they had invited looked at Zhao Hai with surprise and asked, "You invited him too?" Zhao Hai and his friend were baffled because Zhao Hai had been with them the whole time, but the other person hadn't noticed him at all. It seemed that Zhao Hai was like an invisible man.

Due to this temperament, Zhao Hai wearing the black robe was appropriate. It made him appear incompatible with this world, but at the same time, people easily overlooked his presence. This was the kind of temperament a Dark Magician should have.

Usually, those who seemed incompatible stood out more, but on Zhao Hai, these two temperaments combined to create an unusual aura. People would notice him at first glance, but then immediately ignore his presence.

Seeing Green and the others staring at him blankly, Zhao Hai couldn't help but be surprised. He quickly took off the hat and asked, "What's wrong? Is something strange, Green?"

As Zhao Hai removed the hat, Green and the others snapped out of their daze. Zhao Hai's temperament suddenly changed when he wore the hat, and that unusual aura disappeared, replaced by the demeanor of a friendly neighbor.

This abrupt change in temperament was quite profound. It was hard to believe unless witnessed firsthand. Green and the others were happy because whenever Zhao Hai wore the Magic Robe outside, he would be seen as a Dark Magician. But as soon as he took off the robe, no one would associate him with a Dark Magician.

Taking this into consideration, it became more convenient for Zhao Hai to conceal his identity. At any moment, he could transform from a Dark Magician into another person, and people would not suspect him.

Green shook his head and said, "No, it's nothing. Young Master, this outfit suits you very well. I suggest having Meg accompany you as your maidservant when you go out. If I need to leave, she can also protect you. Moreover, having a Dark Magician accompanied by a maidservant will not raise suspicion."

Zhao Hai looked at Meg, and although he wanted her to accompany him, the thought of her holding him made him uncomfortable. He couldn't face Meg.

Noticing Zhao Hai's expression, Green continued, "Originally, I wanted Blockhead and Stonehead to accompany you, but their combat strength is too weak at the moment. Besides, the two of them appearing together would attract attention since they have some fame on the continent."

Zhao Hai hadn't considered this point. He was about to tell Green to let Blockhead and Stonehead follow him, but Green's words made him change his mind.

At that moment, Meg suddenly spoke up, "Young Master, don't you want Meg to accompany you?"

Zhao Hai turned to look at Meg, and he saw tears welling up in her eyes. Her pitiful appearance made it impossible to say no. He quickly said, "No, it's alright. You can come with me." Then he turned his head, avoiding Meg's gaze. Unbeknownst to Zhao Hai, Meg had a mischievous smile on her face.

Meg realized that Zhao Hai seemed a little afraid of her. She knew deep down that Zhao Hai cared about her, but seeing his current expression made her want to playfully tease him. However, with Green and Merine present, she didn't dare to act rashly.

Green noticed Meg's expression but didn't mind. He and Merine were aware of Meg's feelings for Zhao Hai. In the past, they wouldn't have allowed Meg to get close to Zhao Hai, but now they didn't oppose it.

Green glanced at Zhao Hai and then turned to Merine, saying, "Merine, you should also get ready. If I have to leave, make sure Young Master is safe. Young Master, it's best to give Merine access to the communication device so that even when we're resting, she can still keep an eye out for any threats. If I leave, Meg will be by your side, but don't let her come out to help you unless Merine gives the order."

Although Zhao Hai didn't feel it was necessary, he agreed. However, he felt uneasy because if he gave Merine access to the communication device, she would be monitoring him 24/7. It would be quite suffocating.

But Zhao Hai still complied. He didn't want to take any unnecessary risks. Since he had no knowledge of the current situation outside, despite having Adam's memories, it was best to follow Green's advice.

After granting Merine access to the communication device, Meg finished her preparations. She carried a bag and wore a maid's attire. It couldn't be denied that Meg looked very attractive in her maid outfit. Her gentle demeanor made people instinctively want to protect her.

Zhao Hai glanced at Meg and quickly averted his gaze. He then said to Merine, "Merine Grandma, I'm leaving the matters in the space to you. If you need anything, just knock on the communication device, and I'll hear you."

Merine nodded and said, "Don't worry, Young Master. Be careful." Zhao Hai nodded and activated the spatial transfer. In an instant, he, Green, and Meg appeared in the forest.

Green looked around and said to Zhao Hai, "Young Master, summon Alien and let him transport us to the Black Mountain Pass."

Zhao Hai was puzzled and asked, "Grandpa Green, don't we need to receive our summoned creatures before entering a city? Why are we summoning Alien?"

Green smiled and explained, "In other cities, it's necessary to receive summoned creatures. If you don't, people will think you're planning to attack the city. But it's different here at Black Mountain Pass. This place is a haven for all sorts of people, and no one can attack it. By riding Alien, we won't attract any attention. Furthermore, if we ride Alien, we can avoid unnecessary trouble. Otherwise, the City Defense Forces and Mercenary Groups in the city might demand taxes from us. But once we're on Alien, no one will dare to cause any trouble."

Zhao Hai was even more confused and asked, "If I'm wearing the Black Magic robe, won't these people dare to mess with me? Don't they fear Dark Magicians?"

Green smiled and replied, "Black Mountain Pass is different from other cities. In other cities, Magicians are usually recognized as Magicians, and very few people pretend to be one. But it's not the same here. Many adventurers pretend to be Dark Magicians because Dark Magicians are not well-liked on the continent. Some people often pose as Dark Magicians to extort money, while others use the disguise to steal valuable items. Over time, Dark Magicians have lost their fearful reputation here. So, if we release Alien, people won't think we're real Dark Magicians."