111 Chapter 111 - The Story of Digression (1/2)
Crap! was Gu Fei's first thought when he saw Young Master Han. Currently, only the members of Young Master's Elite mercenary group and Will-low were aware of his fierce Close Combat Mage persona. Besides them, the Amethyst Rebirth's ladies were possibly the closest to uncovering his secret.
Had a Mage job class, visited Yueye City, skilled and adroit, and was acquainted with Young Master Han… The more similarities the Amethyst Rebirth's ladies found, the easier they could piece things together and discover his hidden identity.
He turned around and saw that July and the other ladies were indeed staring at him suspiciously.
I'm about to be exposed. But upon considering this matter from a different perspective, Gu Fei realized that it might not necessarily be a bad thing even if his other identity got exposed. The only people he had provoked were No Smile as well as Silver Moon and his guild in Yueye City. Fugitive 27149's image on the forums was still considerably positive, the PvP matters he had instigated were often reasonable, and nobody painted him as a PK terrorist so far. Most of the players hot on 27149's trail were either innocuously curious of him or admired him. If people like No Smile came to look for revenge... Gu Fei smiled. How exhilarating would it be if he could fight endlessly? He had no other word for it but 'awesome'!
However, Young Master Han quickly killed Gu Fei's fantasies of such a wondrous outcome.
Hiding their identity was Young Master Han's idea. Masking themselves was also his creation. All this while, he was the one with the greatest concern about the possibility of them being exposed to other players. Thus, how could Young Master Han's expression be the straw that broke the camel's back right now?
He simply swept his gaze around the room before smiling indifferently, ”What a crowd!” Without looking at the ladies again, Young Master Han lowered his head to address the seated Gu Fei, ”We've managed to retrieve the item you requested.”
Young Master Han was pretending to be doing a transaction with Gu Fei, making it look as if the latter was an employer of Young Master's Elite mercenary group.
How cunning! Gu Fei marveled in his mind. It would be awkward if he spoiled the cover-up that Young Master Han was weaving for him, so he could only play along by asking, ”Oh? Where is it?”
”It's not on me. I'll send it over in a moment,” Young Master Han had on a poker face.
”Thank you so much,” Gu Fei numbly acted his part.
Young Master Han nodded his head, ”I'll leave you to your chat, then. I'll look for you later.” With that, he bade the others farewell and left the room.
Luo Luo swiftly stood up, strode toward the room exit, lifted the curtain, and looked around. She then chased after Young Master Han before returning in a short while.
”How is it?” July was anxious – or was she excited, perhaps?
Luo Luo shook her head in response, ”It's still just him alone.”
July looked disappointed, as Lie Lie said, ”What a pity!”
In that instant, Gu Fei and Lie Lie's matter seemed to have been tossed into the clouds.
”What're you all doing?” Gu Fei asked, faking ignorance.
”Miles, did you hire them to retrieve the item your friend lost?” July asked Gu Fei.
Gu Fei nodded his head.
”Young Master's Elite mercenary group,” July murmured, before asking, ”Do you know who the members of that mercenary group are?”
”Nope,” Gu Fei shook his head.
”Fugitive 27149; have you heard that moniker before?” July inquired further.
”Of course,” Gu Fei affirmed, expounding, ”I heard he's quite a powerful Mage.”
”Quite powerful? More like, very powerful! The most powerful one to be exact! I don't think anyone else would be more powerful than him!” Lie Lie shouted; the look of admiration on her face made Gu Fei feel very uncomfortable. Big sis, that's me right here! If there's ever a day when my other identity gets exposed, how're you going to face me? Gu Fei thought to himself, adding, Besides, I'm well-aware of how super awesome I am. I'm only being modest right now, okay?! Gu Fei was quite confident of his ability. Displaying the same level of exultations as Lie Lie… Although the others would not know that he was praising himself, Gu Fei would still be cringing inside from saying such words.
”That 27149 is a member of Young Master's Elite,” July informed him.
”Oh!” While Gu Fei gave an appropriate reply, he did not know if the expression he was making was fitting. After all, he was not that great of an actor unlike a certain narcissistic, pretty-faced individual.
”I was the cause of that matter with No Smile in this city. We got Young Master's Elite mercenary group to aid us...” July gave Gu Fei a run-through of what had happened with Past Deeds, thinking he was clueless about it. If awards were to be given from this matter alone, Gu Fei would definitely get the Best Male Lead, Most Valuable Player, Most Patient, and Most Vicious Slayer Awards. In fact, with how this issue was progressing right now, a Lifetime Achievement Award would eventually be in the bag for Gu Fei.
”So I see! So I see!” Hearing July's narration, Gu Fei could only nod his head and agree along.
”I really wish I could meet this strongman. It's a pity we don't have the chance,” July sounded regretful.
”I'm sure there will be a chance in the future,” Gu Fei consoled.
July registered that as a polite comment, so she did not put it to heart. She merely smiled and said, ”I hope so, too!”
”Currently, getting acquainted with that person depends entirely on Young Master Han. But he is far too cautious. Notice how it's just him when he came over to discuss things with you? There's not even a trace of those companions of his,” Luo Luo observed.
It turned out that she had previously bolted out the room so quickly to chase after Young Master Han and learn the identity of the other players with him. Gu Fei sighed. If he was correct in his guess, Sword Demon and the lot must be next door. At most, they would be in the room after the next. As for the one they wished to meet the most, he was actually right in front of them.