Chapter 58: A Sly Smile

Zhao Hai looked at the magic robe in his hand, feeling quite speechless. The craftsmanship of this mage's robe was not very good, and the fabric, made of some unknown material, was very thick. It was just a cloth robe, but it felt heavy in his hands. What was even more speechless was that the style of the robe looked like something the villains in TV shows often wore.

The entire robe was black, with a hood attached to the back. The hood was large, and most importantly, there was a layer of black gauze over the face area. When the hood was worn, the gauze would cover the entire face, making it impossible to see the wearer's features.

Well, no matter what, this was something he had agreed upon with Green. Besides, he was supposed to be disguised as a dark mage, and this outfit was perfect for that.

The magic robe was very loose and quite thick. Zhao Hai took off his samurai outfit and put on the magic robe. Surprisingly, he didn't feel cold at all. The fabric, though not very appealing, was quite warm and soft, making it very comfortable to wear.

Zhao Hai nodded in satisfaction and picked up the magic staff that was lying nearby. He put on the hood and walked out of the hut.

Green and the others stared blankly at Zhao Hai as he emerged from the door. When Zhao Hai wore his samurai outfit, they hadn't realized that the most suitable clothing for him was actually a magic robe.

The black magic robe suited Zhao Hai perfectly. He had a very unique aura, as if he didn't quite fit into this world. However, if you didn't pay special attention to him, you wouldn't even notice his presence, as if he were invisible.

In fact, Zhao Hai's unique aura was entirely due to his life as a shut-in on Earth. Shut-ins generally don't interact much with others and can sometimes seem out of place in the world. However, they are also very good at hiding themselves, often placing themselves in places where others won't notice them, allowing them to observe the world from a distance.

Zhao Hai had once had an experience on Earth. He went out with a friend to do some errands, and they invited someone to have a meal together. From the moment they invited the person until they arrived at the restaurant, Zhao Hai had been with his friend the whole time. However, when they entered the private room at the restaurant, the person they had invited looked at Zhao Hai in surprise and asked his friend, "Is this person also invited by you?"

This question left Zhao Hai and his friend at a loss. Despite Zhao Hai being with them the whole time, the person hadn't noticed him at all, showing just how unremarkable Zhao Hai was, almost like an invisible person in the city.

It was precisely because of this unique aura that Zhao Hai was even more suited to wearing the black robe. He seemed out of place in this world, but it was easy to overlook his presence, which was exactly the aura a dark mage should have.

Generally, someone who doesn't fit in should be more noticeable, but in Zhao Hai's case, these two auras merged into a very unique one. People would notice him at first glance, but then quickly overlook his existence.

Seeing that Green and the others were staring at him blankly, Zhao Hai was taken aback. He quickly took off the hood and asked Green, "What's wrong? Is it strange?"

The moment Zhao Hai took off the hood, Green and the others snapped back to reality. When Zhao Hai removed the hood, his aura suddenly changed, and the unique aura he had just now disappeared. Now, he looked like a friendly young man.

This sudden change in aura was mysterious and hard to believe if you hadn't seen it with your own eyes. However, Green and the others were delighted. As long as Zhao Hai wore the magic robe, he was a dark mage. Once he took it off, no one would associate him with the dark mage.

This made it easier for Zhao Hai to hide his identity. As long as he wanted, he could transform from a dark mage into someone else without arousing suspicion.

Green immediately shook his head and said, "No, not at all. This outfit suits you, Young Master. For this trip, I think it would be best if Meg also goes with you as your maid. If I have to go out, she can protect you. Besides, a dark mage having a maid by his side won't raise any suspicion."

Zhao Hai glanced at Meg. To be honest, although he wanted Meg to be by his side, he felt a bit uncomfortable after being hugged by her, making him hesitant to face her.

Seeing Zhao Hai's expression, Green continued, "I originally wanted to send Mu and Shi with you, but their combat abilities are still too weak. If they appear together, it might raise suspicion. They are somewhat famous on the continent."

Zhao Hai hadn't thought of that. He was about to tell Green that Mu and Shi could go with him, but after hearing Green's words, he gave up.

At this moment, Meg suddenly said, "Does Young Master dislike Meg?"

Zhao Hai was taken aback and turned to look at Meg. He saw that she was looking at him with tears in her eyes, a pitiful expression that made it hard to say anything harsh. Zhao Hai quickly said, "No, of course not. Fine, you can come with me." He then turned away, not daring to look at Meg again. He didn't notice that at that moment, a sly smile appeared on Meg's face.

Meg had long noticed that Zhao Hai seemed a bit afraid of her and generally avoided being alone with her. She had just wanted to test if Zhao Hai really cared about her, and the result was clear: Zhao Hai did care about her.

A woman's heart is something a man can never fully understand. Meg wanted to know if Zhao Hai cared about her, but seeing his current state, she found it amusing and wanted to tease him even more. However, with Green and Merlin around, she didn't dare act rashly.

Green noticed Meg's expression and gave her a stern look. Meg stuck out her tongue, lowered her head, and said, "I'll go pack my things." She then ran to her small room.

Green didn't pay much attention. He and Merlin knew that Meg had feelings for Zhao Hai. In the past, they wouldn't have allowed Meg to get close to Zhao Hai, but now they didn't object.

Green looked at Zhao Hai again and turned to Merlin, "Merlin, you should also prepare. If anything happens when I'm out, take Young Master to the space. Young Master, it's best if you give the screen's control to Merlin. This way, even when we're resting, Merlin can still keep watch, and if I'm out and Meg isn't with you, you can always call Merlin for help."

Although Zhao Hai felt it wasn't necessary, he agreed. However, he still felt uncomfortable because giving the screen's control to Merlin meant he would be under their surveillance 24/7, which wasn't a pleasant thought.

But Zhao Hai still did it. He didn't want to be caught off guard. This time, after leaving the Black Earth Wasteland, he knew nothing about the outside world, so it was better to be cautious.

Although he had all of Adam's memories, Adam had never left the capital of the Aksum Empire from birth until he fainted, so he knew nothing about the outside world. Therefore, Zhao Hai had to follow Green's advice.

After giving the screen's control to Merlin, Meg came out, carrying a small bag and wearing a maid's outfit. She looked very beautiful in the maid's outfit, with a gentle aura that made people feel a strong urge to protect her.

Zhao Hai glanced at Meg and quickly turned away, saying to Merlin, "Grandma Merlin, I'll leave the space to you. If you need anything, just tap the screen, and I'll hear it."

Merlin nodded and said, "Young Master, don't worry. You should also be careful." Zhao Hai nodded, and with a thought, he, Green, and Meg appeared in the forest.

Green looked around and turned to Zhao Hai, "Young Master, call out the Xenomorph and have it carry us to Black Mountain Fort."

Zhao Hai was puzzled and asked, "Grandpa Green, don't we need to put away our summoned creatures when entering a city? Why are we calling out the Xenomorph?"

Green smiled and said, "In other cities, you would need to put away your summoned creatures. If you don't, others might think you're attacking the city. But here at Black Mountain Fort, it's different. This place is a mix of all sorts of people, and no one would attack it. Riding the Xenomorph will not only go unnoticed but will also save us a lot of trouble. Otherwise, the city guards and mercenary groups might come to collect taxes from us. As long as we ride the Xenomorph, no one will dare to cause trouble."

Zhao Hai was still puzzled and asked, "Doesn't my black magic robe work? Will those people still dare to attack me?"

Green smiled and said, "This place is different from other cities. In other cities, mages are mages, and almost no one would pretend to be one. But here, many adventurers pretend to be dark mages because dark mages are the most feared on the continent. So, people often pretend to be dark mages to rob others or transport goods. Over time, dark mages have become less intimidating here. If we don't bring out the Xenomorph, people might not believe we are real dark mages."