Chapter 378 - Masquerade (2/2)

“I used the Warlock’s Eyes to take a look around this area. There is a small road nearby that leads to the top of the mountain. Why don’t you do me a favor by bringing the men up the mountain to wait for me? But, you’d better find a safe place, and don’t get noticed by any magical beasts…”

“I’m fine with that. However, please be careful yourself. Don’t be recognized by anyone, or else we are going to be doomed…”

“Don’t worry…” Lin Li said as he fished out something from his pocket. It was a piece yellowish parchment and a crystal clear crystal. “Hold onto these two things first. This is the map of the Blackstone Mountains which I used a huge sum of money to buy from Doland’s Adventurers Guild. There are some markings on it that show you the areas where magical beasts usually roam. Although they are mostly low-level beasts, it is good to know that for safety reasons.

“Oh, yes. There’s this too. I’ve inserted some of my mental strength into this crystal. Break the crystal if you were to face any problem as I will sense it instantly.”

“Alright.” Gerian received the two items from Lin Li and carefully put them away.

“Good, I will return to my carriage to make some preparations.”

After discussing with Gerian, Lin Li returned to his carriage and took out a tattered robe from the Ring of Endless Storm. If Gerian was here, he would be able to recognize that it was the Robe of Wrath Lin Li had worn when he had just reached Jarrosus.

This robe was indeed the best outfit Lin Li could disguise himself with. It was old and tattered, and had a few big patches sewn on it to cover some torn areas after some intense battles. Now that Lin Li put it on again, he really looked like a down-and-out Adventurer.

After he wore the Robe of Wrath, Lin Li called Ujfalusi up the carriage again. Then, he threw a magic robe to him casually. “Change into this,” he instructed.

“Yes, Master.” Ujfalusi saw that Lin Li pa.s.sed to him a common type of Arcane Robe sold in the market. Apart from its capacity to store two scrolls, it was no different from a normal robe. It was something an ordinary poor mage apprentice would get for himself. But, there seemed to have an additional mageweath on the Arcane Robe.

Since Ujfalusi was not well versed in Inscription, he put on the robe after glancing at it casually.

Then, he realized some transformation occurred on his body. The previously bare skeleton became filled up instantaneously. Although his bones were still ash-white in color, it was not obvious that he was a skeleton now. To common folks, Ujfalusi would only appear like a man with paler skin. Furthermore, with the help from the long black robe, the former Lich looked like a true mage…

“This is a Shapes.h.i.+ft Mageweath; its concept is similar to the shapes.h.i.+fting skills of Druids. As long as you put it on, it will be very hard for ordinary people to realize your true ident.i.ty. But, be careful not to let any blood stain it. Once blood touches it, the Shapes.h.i.+ft Mageweath will lose its effect, and you will turn back into a Lich. Also, you must transfer mana into the mageweath every day. With your abilities, you should have no problem with it.”

“Alright, noted.”

After the Shapes.h.i.+ft Mageweath changed the appearance of Ujfalusi, Lin Li was going to inform Norfeller to get prepared. But, the moment they got down the carriage, they saw Paladin Rina waiting outside.

“What brings you here, Miss Rina?”

“I’m going with you.”

“What are you going there for?” Lin Li asked in shock. Ever since the Crimson Python attacked Black Clouds Town, this Paladin became more and more absurd. She seemed to want to meddle in every single matter, just like this time—Lin Li did not invite her at all, but she insisted on accompanying him to the Blackstone Mountains. Now, she even wanted to disguise herself as an Adventurer and sneak into the mysterious force with Lin Li…!

It seems like I have to find some time to make Englos ask his dear disciple to return to the Brilliance Shrine…

“I am the Judge Paladin of the Brilliance Shrine. My duty is to purify all evil Undead creatures. Although till now, your two attendants haven’t done anything worthy of my purifying them, no one can guarantee that they will not do any evil deeds when I’m not around. So, I have to go with you!”

“…”

“Don’t forget, I’m not from the Tower of Dusk. I don’t need anyone’s permission to do what I want to. I’m here just to inform you about it.”

“Forget it, if you want to, just come…” Lin Li could not think of any reason to stop Rina. Since her abilities were not bad, as a Paladin of the Brilliance Shrine, she should be above level-15. Being the one and only Judge Paladin, she should not be weaker than someone at level-15…

“But this time, we are going to disguise ourselves as Adventurers. You should change out of your armor. I’ve never heard of a rich Adventurer who can wear such an expensive set of armor to partic.i.p.ate in battles.”

“Give me 10 minutes.”