Published: March 12, 2025
CHAPTER 292: Feeling Something Is About to Happen
Zhao Hai and Laura returned to their tent and did not go out immediately. Laura looked at Zhao Hai curiously and asked, "Brother Hai, are you worried about leaking the news if you tell Ibel that Brother Wells is about to counterattack?"
Zhao Hai nodded and replied, "Although Ibel is also a member of the dark mage alliance, we can't let our guard down. It's best to be cautious. After all, this time Brother Wells' counterattack plan must not be compromised. The biggest advantage of Brother Wells' counterattack is its surprise element. If others find out when he plans to strike, his attack won't be successful. So, we mustn't tell anyone about this."
Laura nodded. To be honest, if Ibel weren't part of the dark mage alliance, they wouldn't even have contact with him, considering Ibel's terrible reputation in the past.
Meg turned to Zhao Hai and said, "I think Ibel's people are pretty decent, and he even shared such secrets with us. Why is the young master still wary of him?"
Zhao Hai looked at Meg and the innocent Ni'er, and he couldn’t help but smile wryly. Laura also shook her head helplessly. Meg and Ni'er were the type of people who lacked scheming; anyone who treated them well would be seen as a good person. If they didn’t have someone to protect them, they would likely be sold out and still count money for the seller.
Zhao Hai helplessly glanced at the two and said, "Although Ibel is a decent person and he is part of the dark mage alliance, it’s better for fewer people to know about this. You must always remember one thing: never underestimate others' intentions, and always be vigilant. Do you understand?"
The two nodded earnestly, but looking at them, Zhao Hai felt a strong impulse to bang his head against the wall. It would be a miracle if they truly remembered his words.
Zhao Hai exchanged a glance with Laura and shook his head in resignation, shifting his focus to preparing food. In this lifetime, he didn’t expect Meg and Ni'er to ever learn to be wary of others.
The items they needed to prepare weren't many; just some milk wine and vegetables were enough. Zhao Hai didn't take out too many vegetables; he only prepared some simple ones that could be stored for a long time. He didn’t want the orcs to envy his storage space.
Before long, the four of them had gathered their items and walked out of the tent. Outside, a bonfire had already been lit, and mountain goats were being roasted. Zhao Hai couldn't help but admire the speed at which Ibel's men butchered the sheep.
Zhao Hai still held the sheepskin dagger that Spill had given him. Although the one Mendez gifted him was more ornate, Zhao Hai preferred the one Spill gave him. He felt that Spill’s gift was sincere, while Mendez's was filled with ulterior motives and was too extravagant for actual use; it was more suitable for collection.
Ibel was indeed more adept at enjoying life. He had prepared a small table, wine cups, plates, and everything needed for eating the mutton, all ready for Zhao Hai’s arrival.
This time, Zhao Hai didn’t hold back and directly took out several large jugs of milk wine. These jugs were made for orcs to hold their milk wine, with the first jug capable of holding at least five pounds. Zhao Hai brought out six jugs at once.
After placing the wine down, Beta arrived with a large basin filled with beef.
Ibel immediately invited the two to sit down. Once seated, Meg and Ni'er quickly poured wine for them. The moment the wine was poured, Ibel and Beta noticed the wine's distinct difference; it was extraordinarily fragrant, almost overwhelmingly so.
Most importantly, the wine was crystal clear, without any impurities, resembling water, but the rich, creamy scent was irresistible.
At that moment, Kasi had just finished slicing the beef that Beta brought and placed it on the table. However, Beta and Ibel were completely oblivious to the beef, their eyes fixed on the wine cups in front of them.
Taking a deep breath, Ibel finally looked up at Zhao Hai and said, "Mr. Zhao Hai, is this your milk wine?"