Disguise

Breakfast was over, and it was only nine o'clock.

Although I need to take a good nap in the afternoon to prepare for the special activities in the evening, there is still plenty of time in the morning.

Luo Di suddenly remembered something, "Squad leader, come with me out."

"Going out now? I'm fine with it, but you have a problem... Try not to let the sorority know that I'm working with the investigators, otherwise my identity will be questioned."

Moreover, the place we're going to tonight requires a completely new identity for you. Why don't you try changing your image or giving yourself a completely new identity?

Of course, I'll help you disguise it a little.

"Perfect timing... The place we're going to this morning is related to disguise, let's go."

"Where?"

You'll find out when you get there.

The temperature is slightly higher today.

Luo Di was wearing a linen plaid shirt with cropped trousers and canvas shoes, while his Investigator uniform was temporarily kept in his bachelor apartment.

I also bought a baseball cap from a street vendor and wore it to cover part of my face as much as possible.

Luo Di also began to try to "disguise" himself, trying to become someone else.

The first thing that needs to be changed is our external behavior.

His previous walking posture was a standard posture he learned in elementary school physical education class, which Luo Di didn't actually like very much.

Now that we're changing our habits, we might as well just follow our hearts.

Recalling the walking posture in the movie, Luo Di also tried to change it.

1. Shoulder width and arm swing

Originally, it was necessary to slightly tighten the shoulders and swing the arms vertically along the trouser seam.

Now, Luo Di has fully opened his shoulders, and it feels like his shoulders have grown much wider. His elbows are slightly bulging outwards, and his arm swinging movements have become more rugged.

2. Standing posture

Instead of keeping the body straight, the center of gravity is slightly forward, the cervical spine is slightly bent, and there is a subtle intuitive feeling of hunting others.

3. Gait

Unlike his previous standard gait, which was normal and light, every step now seems exceptionally heavy.

I learned all of this from movies.

What appears to be imitation is actually an action ingrained in Luo Di's mind, making the change very natural.

Moreover, as Luo Di changed his walking posture, his entire demeanor became different.

The once sunny and cheerful young man instantly transformed into a dangerous person who was not to be approached by strangers.

The class monitor was also surprised by this change; it wasn't something that could be faked so easily.

"Luo Di, I knew you were holding back! Your disguise is exactly like the killer in the movie, you're a real veteran actor!"

No, no, this is your true self. What you usually do is just a facade.

Great! All I need to do now is change my clothes and do some facial enhancements to completely distinguish me from ' Luo Di ' and then I can fully launch my plan to infiltrate the sorority in disguise!

La la la~

The class monitor seemed unusually happy today, humming a little tune as she walked at the front. She casually placed her hands behind her back and waved them gently.

Unfortunately, there has been no response for a long time.

Luo Di was immersed in his 'first time pretending', and an indescribable sense of exhilaration was overflowing from the depths of his bones. His mind was filled with only three words.

The two took a bus to the commercial street and then ventured into a relatively secluded alley.

[The Kablos' Curios]

The mechanical bird at the entrance welcomed the two, but the owner was nowhere to be seen behind the counter.

"Wow, this store is pretty good! It has lots of strange and interesting little things."

Just as the squad leader was looking around, the shop owner heard the noise and came out of the inner workshop, adjusting his mechanical glasses with his right hand to carefully see the customer in front of him.

He recognized Luo Di's face at a glance, but the other's demeanor seemed somewhat unfamiliar.

"Boss, are the masks ready? Today should be exactly the tenth day."

"You've come at just the right time. I reckon the inner adhesive will be completely dry in a few more minutes. This lady doesn't seem to be the same one as last time?"

When the boss brought up the issue, the squad leader, who was admiring the mechanical bird, immediately turned around, took a step to Luo Di's side, and took his arm, answering the boss's question for him.

"I'm his girlfriend, and that Miss Anna from last time is a mutual friend of ours."

The boss looked at Luo Di with some doubt, then waved.

"Come in and try it out. The size and fit should be fine. The main thing is to see if there are any details that need to be modified."

The class monitor gently pushed Luo Di, who was standing next to him, forward, and his five fingers moved smoothly like playing the piano. "Go on, I'll wait for you outside."

The workshop inside the small, cramped shop.

As soon as Luo Di walked in, he spotted the special mask hanging in the air being dried by hot air.

Just one glance is enough to confirm that your money was well spent.

It was exactly the same as the mask he had envisioned in his mind, even more detailed and perfect.

The mask has a double-layer structure.

It has a hard outer shell and a soft leather inner lining.

When Luo Di took the still-warm mask and put it on, the soft inner skin fit his face perfectly.

Looking at his reflection in the mirror, he felt an urge to kill, but he quickly suppressed it.

My fingers gently touched the hard outer shell of the mask, specifically the dark mouth area.

Due to some profound events he has recently experienced, Luo Di's conception of the mask has changed slightly.

"Boss, the mask is exactly what I originally envisioned, there are no problems... but I would like to add a few details."

The boss looked worried. He hated it when customers made completely new requests after the finished product was completed. "Hmm? It will be very troublesome to make changes now. How do you want to change it?"

"It's very simple, just add some things to the mouth area... I'll give you an extra 30%."

Luo Di described what he wanted to add, and indeed, there was no need to change the mask itself; just a few simple things could be added—it was a very simple matter.

"No need for money, we've already charged you enough. But is adding this kind of thing really appropriate? Do you have that kind of need?"

"Just add more, use metal hooks of the right size, you should be able to get them tonight, right?"

During the conversation, Luo Di had already transferred the extra 30% fee. Only after receiving the money would the other party take the work seriously and expedite the process.

"There's not much work today, so this kind of small-scale processing is no problem. You can come back tonight."

"Good."

Leaving the workshop,

Luo Di was noticeably more excited than before, and he grabbed the class monitor and pulled him out of the shop. "Let's go buy some suitable clothes nearby. You don't need to wear Wu Wen's clothes anymore."

"I'm just... okay, by the way, where's your mask?"

"A few details need some extra work done; I'll come back to pick it up tonight. By the way, is it okay for me to wear this killer-looking mask tonight where I'm going?"

The class monitor immediately put on a strange smile. "That's perfect. Most people in there will wear masks, and I'll cover my face completely too."

After all, it was a place that couldn't be seen in the light of day or by anyone.

Since you're going to wear a killer-type mask, you're probably planning to buy outfits to match, right?

"Yes."

The class monitor tapped his head. "Isabella seems to remember a special shop that provides costumes for film shoots. Let me take you there."

[Late night 23:40]

A light rain began to fall in the coastal outskirts of the city.

According to the Corner Law, "non-working residents" who are still wandering the streets after midnight will receive a "night owl warning." Receiving three night owl warnings consecutively will be considered a violation of the law.

After all, staying up late is also related to mental illness.

Most entertainment venues will also close after midnight.

Of course, some entertainment venues located inside large hotels are unregulated, and there are also some little-known underground venues.

In remote cities like Pluto City, surveillance is relatively minimal, and the Investigation Bureau may even choose to ignore it, refraining from imposing restrictions unless things go too far.

There are currently twenty minutes left until midnight.

Two strange figures walked down an alleyway.

One of the women was wearing tall boots and a completely airtight black latex suit that covered her head entirely, leaving no gaps for her eyes or mouth.

Such a latex suit would be too conspicuous on the street, so he wore a normal brown jacket over it and completely covered his face with a black umbrella.

The other person was not holding an umbrella.

Wearing black brogue Oxford shoes

An oversized black leather trench coat covered his entire body, seemingly concealing the clothes he wore underneath, while the hood of the trench coat completely covered his head.

Cover the special mask that was placed on his face, a mask that could instill fear.

The way this person walks exudes an invisible sense of oppression, and with the light rain falling, it's easy to associate them with a murderer who kills in the rain.

The two walked almost side by side, arriving at the deepest part of an alley before midnight.

There is an iron gate remaining in the building on the left at the end.

There's absolutely no need to reach out and knock.

As the two approached, the round window in the door opened by itself, revealing a bloodshot eyeball that seemed almost embedded inside, staring at them.

The woman reached up and unzipped the zipper at the back of her head, revealing her face.

Click!

The identification was successful, and the iron gate opened.