Bringing the Farm to Live in Another World

Chapter 317: Mask and Identity

“Otherworldly technique? It really is an otherworldly technique! No wonder,” Ivan looked at Zhao Hai, his expression complex as he said, “Alright, otherworldly technique is good. With this technique, I won’t have to worry about you as much. By the way, Little Hai, where are you staying now? Why do you have so much food in your hands?”

Zhao Hai awkwardly replied, “I’m sorry, Uncle Ivan, but I can’t tell you that.”

Ivan glanced at Zhao Hai and sighed, “Forget it, since you won’t say, I won’t ask. However, you can’t go out looking like this. If someone recognizes you, it’ll be a problem. Just sit here for a bit; I’ll be back shortly.” With that, he turned and left the study.

Zhao Hai and Laura exchanged glances and sighed. Zhao Hai gently shook his head, “It seems we overestimated our ability to disguise ourselves; we were recognized so easily.”

Laura bitterly smiled, “I really didn’t expect Duke Ivan to have such keen eyes. Brother Hai, what do you think he meant?”

Zhao Hai shook his head, “Let’s wait and see. From Uncle Ivan’s demeanor, it doesn’t seem like he intends to do anything to us. We should find out what he really wants.”

Laura nodded. Just then, the study door was opened again, and Ivan walked in, carrying a box and several sheets of paper.

Ivan approached Zhao Hai and said, “Little Hai, before, I didn’t have the ability to help you, but now I do. However, for the sake of the entire family, I can’t help you too openly. These are the things I can do for you. This box contains three elven magic masks. With these, you won’t have to worry about disguising yourselves anymore. The papers contain an identity; although it’s just that of a common viscount, it will be sufficient for you while you are out. This viscount identity was originally prepared for a servant in my family to assist me. Now, I just need to modify the age slightly, and you can use this identity in the future without fear of being investigated.”

After saying this, he placed the items on the table. The box was opened to reveal three masks as thin as the wings of a silkworm, each adorned with mysterious symbols.

The papers were the viscount identity prepared by Ivan, which included a family crest that corresponded to this identity.

Ivan, as the Duke of the Versailles Principality, had the right to grant titles according to imperial law, but he could only grant titles up to viscount and baron, and not above earl. He couldn’t even grant an earldom; he could only issue viscount, baron, and knight titles.

Zhao Hai truly didn’t expect Ivan to give him these items, which were exactly what they needed, especially the elven masks.

The elven masks, as the name suggests, are magical masks crafted by the Elven Race. It’s unclear what materials the Elven Race used to create them, but once worn, they fit perfectly on the wearer’s face. The masks don’t need to be removed when washing or doing anything else, and they also have the ability to change faces, allowing the user to adopt five different appearances without requiring any energy to activate; just wearing them is enough.

Of course, these masks aren’t commonly seen; typically, only prominent families possess them, and their numbers are limited. The Versailles Family obtained these three elven masks due to a past fortunate encounter.

The viscount title was equally important for Zhao Hai and his companions. Currently, they couldn’t use their Budah Family identity, and Laura’s Makidale Family identity was also unusable. The only identity they had was that of a mage, but lacking an official noble title, it was somewhat inadequate.

With the viscount title, things would be different. Although the viscount title is considered a low rank among nobility, it is exactly because of this that it wouldn’t raise suspicions. Merchants from various countries often sought low-ranking titles like viscount or baron to facilitate their travels across the continent. While these titles are low in rank, they are recognized across the continent, making travel much easier.