48. This is my substitution ability

From the very beginning, I probably knew that this “disguise,” while as perfect as directly copying the other, would eventually be exposed due to information asymmetry. After the identity of “the counterfeit Ke Fei Er” was finally revealed before us, this bear-fox Ze Lu Si did not choose to flee. Instead, she watched me with a mocking smile, as if she were enjoying a show, and made a scissor gesture at me.

If it weren’t for the fact that this stinky fox’s ears were hard to grab, I really wanted to pull her back by her ears! Unfortunately, the final result was that I was followed by two Ke Fei Ers—one was the real Ke Fei Er, and the other was a Ke Fei Er with light golden fox ears and a big fox tail—returning to my residence under the curious gazes of the elves.

I also wanted to have a good talk with this fox Ze Lu Si: Why impersonate Ke Fei Er to seduce me for no reason!?

Right now… this is not the time for me to play games with you, little ghost.

At this moment, I was in my residence in the Kingdom of Pulu Shi.

The little fox dressed as Ke Fei Er was “placed” on a chair, and I stood in front of her, while Ke Fei Er blocked her escape route. After everything was done, I rubbed my forehead and asked, somewhat helplessly.

“Ze Lu Si, I really don’t have time to play games with you lately.”

It’s unbelievable that this bear-fox dared to impersonate Ke Fei Er and even attempted to seduce me. Doesn’t she fear that things might “go wrong” and something serious could happen!? This little ghost, in my memory, would definitely get caught and spanked by an adult!

I glanced at the girl who looked exactly like Ke Fei Er, just with added ears and a tail, and swallowed the rest of my sentence.

However, the next moment, Ze Lu Si’s response was unexpected.

“Tch~ it’s still your fault.”

Ze Lu Si’s strange remark immediately caught Ke Fei Er’s attention, but fortunately, she added in time, “Who told you not to believe me before? Always calling me a little ghost, but according to seniority, in my eyes, you two are the little ghosts~ humans~”

Not believing her?

Just as I was puzzled, Ze Lu Si had already started bouncing around with Ke Fei Er’s body, spinning in front of me. “This is my power, you know. As long as I have a reference, I can completely replicate the appearance of the other… even their abilities.”

“After being deceived one after another, you have to admit now, isn’t my disguise useful?”

Ze Lu Si’s disguise was not the first time she used it on me. If I remember correctly, back when we were in the Austro-Hungarian tribe, Ke Fei Er—no, even once, including Ge Luo Mu—had their “strange” moments. Now that I think about it, the ones accompanying me back then should have all been Ze Lu Si after her transformations. The simplest proof is: when we said our goodbyes, they all left first to avoid colliding with two identical people and exposing themselves.

Ze Lu Si’s words suddenly reminded me: the acknowledgment she mentioned, could it refer to the “wanting to find a way to meet I Ka Luo Si” thing she proposed to me before?

I admit: Ze Lu Si’s ability is indeed impressive. If she can really use it well, I already have hundreds of ways in my mind to deceive that GPS satellite-like insight fairy I Ka Luo Si and meet her. But…

“Ze Lu Si, Ke Fei Er and I want to find I Ka Luo Si for a reason. Why do you want to as well?”

“Of course it’s because I want to help you~ Just kidding~”

After a flurry of playful teasing, Zelus finally stopped pretending to be cute and silly like Kephiel.

With a puff of smoke rising, her form transformed back into that of a little fox, flicking her sleeves and bushy tail, her expression slightly darkened: “Because I have some things I want to remind Icarus to pay attention to. I do know Icarus, but if what you see is true, that fairy is nothing but a coward and a wimp. As soon as there’s a little stir outside, she hides in the heavily guarded Purus Kingdom, relying on her own abilities.”

“There exists a place within the Purus Kingdom that is like a ‘core,’ and that has basically been her ‘base’ for all these years. However, as the saying goes, you can run away from the monk but not the temple. Although she’s been hiding in one place and it seems quite nice, if she encounters someone who knows about these matters, it could be very dangerous.”

【Zelus is concerned about Icarus’s safety.】

In the next moment, the script appeared, clearly indicating that this fox was not lying this time.

Is it really possible for an orc from the Austro-Hungarian tribe to care so much about Icarus? Just as I was pondering this, Kephiel’s worries interrupted my thoughts.

“Great Chieftain, I won’t resort to any sneaky methods just to see Icarus.”

Kephiel was voicing my own thoughts; we weren’t here to act like thieves. If others didn’t agree to meet us, we could only look for another opportunity. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been feeling so gloomy these past few days.

However, Zelus seemed to take it lightly, waving her hand in an impatient manner.

“What does it matter? As long as the elf lets your man go talk to Aidefu, that elf will immediately lose her mind and agree~”

Hey, you little brat, are you still trying to stir up trouble at a time like this?

Though I wanted to say that, with the impending death script looming, I might really have to make the choice to “force a meeting with Icarus.” As for Aidefu, she already had the intention of helping me meet Icarus, so I wasn’t too worried. Today, I had also witnessed Zelus’s knack for getting under people’s skin, so…

“I understand, Great Chieftain. I will find a way to meet Icarus, but I need to quietly consult Aidefu’s opinion first.”

“Hmph~ Wise and reasonable~”

【Zelus believes her abilities are powerful enough to get Oujilide to agree to find an opportunity to meet Icarus.】

As the script unfolded, I punched this fox on the head!

“Not at all like you think! Didn’t I say from the beginning? Kephiel and I are just inquiring about Icarus’s powers. If the other party isn’t even willing to meet us, we naturally won’t have any strange intentions.”

“So, this time, seeking an opportunity to meet Icarus is just to remind her… of some impending dangers. I’m not using this disguise to deceive or capture her, but rather… for a different purpose.”

Rubbing my forehead, I made this decision.

After all…

【Icarus is in danger!】

【Insight: The fairy Icarus is in danger from the elves!】

With the death script regarding Icarus becoming increasingly clear, if I didn’t find a way to physically remind that timid yet proud self-disciplined fairy soon, it would truly be too late!

“Anyway, let’s call Aidefu over first. Let her set up an absolutely confidential environment, and I’ll tell you how to proceed…”

Fortunately, I had already thought of a way to definitely meet Icarus, a method that… even if her GPS tracked me completely, would not fail.