The Mage looked at Shang with narrowed eyes, but Shang only calmly looked back.
Shang had already thought of a persona he would adapt in this foreign kingdom.
Just now, the best way to disguise himself had been acting as a wild barbarian that didn't belong to any power, village, or city. That would give him an excuse not to know much about the Grandmountain Kingdom and for being alone in the wilderness.
But that also meant that Shang had to act the part.
Because of that, Shang decided to adopt a stupider version of teacher Mervin.
Mervin was the righteous teacher of swordsmanship in the warrior's academy. He didn't speak much, but when he did, his words were wise.
Shang essentially channeled a younger and more isolated version of him.
Taciturn, introverted, honest.
"Who are you? Why are you here?" the Mage asked with narrowed eyes.
