Chapter 68: Idol?

Green glanced at Laura, who was surrounded by people, and said in a deep voice, "Greetings, friend of the Makider Chamber of Commerce. My master wishes to meet your leader."

Green now referred to Zhao Hai as "master," considering their current roles. Green was playing the part of a mage's follower, and it was customary for followers to address their mage as "master," a sign of respect.

Laura, of course, understood Green's meaning. She was about to agree but hesitated. She was carrying a valuable treasure, and if the other party was after it, wouldn't it be too dangerous for her to go with Green?

Green, being a shrewd person, immediately understood Laura's concerns. He didn't blame her; after all, human nature is often unpredictable, and her caution was understandable.

Although Laura didn't plan to go with Green to meet Zhao Hai, she felt she should thank the person who had saved her. So, she jumped off the carriage, walked up to Green, and bowed, saying, "Mighty warrior, please accept Laura Makider's deepest gratitude. May I have the honor of meeting the noble mage?"

Although Laura's words were very polite, her meaning was clear: she wouldn't go with him, but if they wanted to meet, they should come out to see her.

Green looked at Laura, nodded, and turned to walk back into the alien's mouth. He felt it was necessary to meet Laura, even though they didn't know why she and her group were attacked by the Undead Mercenary Corps. Meeting Laura and building a relationship would be beneficial for the Buda family.

Inside the alien, Zhao Hai, Merlin, and Meg were waiting for Green. Zhao Hai had initially wanted to go out to meet Laura, but Green thought it would be beneath his dignity, so he insisted that Zhao Hai wait inside.

Green walked up to Zhao Hai and said, "Young master, the leader outside is Laura, the prodigy of the Makider family. When you meet her, if she asks about the Undead Mercenary Corps, just say we drove them off. Don't mention that we subdued them completely."

Zhao Hai nodded and said, "Don't worry, Grandpa Green. I know what to say." He then followed Green and Meg out, while Merlin stayed behind.

Laura stood there, somewhat uneasy. She didn't know how the mage would respond. She knew her actions were impolite, but she couldn't take the risk with the valuable treasure she carried.

She also knew that black mages were often temperamental. She feared that her actions might offend the black mage, and if he decided to act against her, she might not leave this place alive.

As she thought about this, Laura felt a bit regretful. She should have agreed to go with the other party to meet the mage. If they really wanted to take the Necromancer Orb, she wouldn't be able to protect it with her current strength.

Just as Laura was filled with regret, she noticed three people walking out of the alien's mouth. The one in front was the warrior who had come out earlier, and in the middle was a black mage. The black mage wasn't very tall, wearing a black mage robe and holding a magic staff.

From a businesswoman's perspective, Laura could immediately tell that the mage's robe and staff were cheap and of poor quality.

However, the mage's aura completely overshadowed these items. His aura was unique; he seemed unremarkable but also very distinctive, a contradictory yet harmonious presence.

Laura also noticed a detail: the black mage's hand. Despite the robe covering his entire body, his hand holding the staff was exposed. When she saw the hand, her eyes widened.

The hand was not scary, not bony, and not wrinkled. It was a man's hand, very pale, with no calluses, and very smooth, clearly well-maintained. Most importantly, it revealed the age of its owner!

Laura could easily tell that the owner of this hand was no more than thirty years old!

Heaven, a high-level black mage under thirty years old! What did that mean? It meant being one of the top powers on the continent, equal to authority and an infinitely bright future. For a large family, such a person was like a talisman, a chance for the family to grow and thrive.

However, Laura had managed the family's business for several years and had seen many grand scenes, so she was only momentarily stunned before quickly regaining her composure.

Unlike Laura, Zhao Hai was now very excited, but not because of anything else, but because of Laura's appearance.

Laura was very beautiful, but Zhao Hai, who had seen many beautiful women on Earth, wasn't excited by that. What excited him was how much Laura resembled someone.

On Earth, Zhao Hai was a shut-in who loved listening to music. Due to his low education level, he usually only listened to Chinese songs and knew little about foreign singers.

However, he once came across a name: Taylor Swift, the American country music sensation. When Zhao Hai learned about Taylor, he was almost in his twenties, and Taylor was not yet twenty. She had a sweet appearance and a very beautiful voice, and Zhao Hai quickly became a fan. He even used her photo as his computer wallpaper.

Laura's appearance was almost identical to Taylor's, so similar that Zhao Hai had checked Taylor's information. Taylor was over 180 cm tall, a height that made most men feel inferior. Laura was also that tall, with blonde hair and blue eyes, almost identical to Taylor.

The only difference was that Laura, due to her martial arts training, had a more heroic aura, which made her even more attractive. Any man who saw her would want to conquer her.

Seeing his idol standing right in front of him, how could Zhao Hai not be excited? Although he knew this person wasn't Taylor, he couldn't help but be excited; they looked too much alike.

Fortunately, his mage robe covered his face, or Laura would have seen Zhao Hai staring at her in a daze, which would have ruined her impression of him.

Laura took a deep breath, walked up to Zhao Hai, and bowed deeply, saying, "Respected mage, thank you for your help. Please accept my deepest gratitude."

Zhao Hai snapped back to reality, took a deep breath, and slowly calmed down. In his previous life, he was almost thirty, and at that age, even if he liked a celebrity, he wouldn't be too crazy about it, but rather rationally fond. Moreover, he now knew that the person in front of him was Laura, not Taylor.

Zhao Hai calmly said, "Miss Laura, you're too kind. We just happened to be there. The Undead Mercenary Corps is notorious on the continent, and it was our duty to eliminate them. Unfortunately, they managed to escape in the end."

Laura was taken aback. She had seen Green grab two human-shaped objects and take them behind the hill, but she didn't doubt it too much. The Undead Mercenary Corps had a bad reputation, and if they were easy to deal with, they would have been eliminated long ago. Laura also confirmed her earlier guess that the black mage was young, as his voice revealed.

Laura smiled and said to Zhao Hai, "Mr. Mage, don't be disappointed. If the Undead Mercenary Corps were so easy to deal with, they wouldn't have been rampant on the continent for so long. I'm really sorry for the trouble you've caused. The Undead Mercenary Corps will remember you, and you might face more trouble in the future. But please don't worry, Mr. Mage. Once I return to my family, I will immediately send our experts to eliminate the Undead Mercenary Corps. Please rest assured."

Zhao Hai smiled slightly and said, "Miss Laura, you're too kind. The Undead Mercenary Corps is not a big deal to me. You don't need to worry."

When Laura heard Zhao Hai say this, she couldn't help but nod. If anyone else had said it, she might not have believed it, but she believed Zhao Hai because she had seen how powerful he and his group were. They had an eighth-level warrior, and the undead creatures Zhao Hai summoned were enough to deal with the Undead Mercenary Corps.

At this moment, Green looked at the sky and turned to Zhao Hai, saying, "Sir, it's getting late. Should we be on our way?"

Zhao Hai understood Green's meaning. They should leave now. This time, they just wanted to make contact with the Makider family, not form a deep relationship, as Zhao Hai didn't want the Makider family to think they were seeking favors.

Just as Zhao Hai was about to respond, Laura quickly said, "Mr. Mage, we're planning to camp here tonight. If you don't mind, please stay here tonight. I'll treat you to dinner as a way to express my gratitude."

Zhao Hai shook his head and said, "Miss Laura, you're too kind, but you have a lot to do, and so do we. We'll meet again in the future." He then turned and walked back to the alien.

Laura panicked and quickly took two steps to grab Zhao Hai's robe, saying, "Sir, please wait a moment." This brought her closer to Zhao Hai, and she wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but she smelled a fresh scent from Zhao Hai, like standing on a grassland in spring, invigorating and full of vitality.

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End of Chapter 68.