(BL) Hunting The Field Guide novel Chapter 348

Chapter 348: An unexpected duo

"So, why are we here in disguises?" Gunther’s tone was to be desired, but Kellen couldn’t blame him. They weren’t at the Guild, for obvious reasons, and Kellen had forced the man to cover up his easily identifiable hair since Pamela was running a huge publicity stunt that Gunther and Rhys were having a huge falling out.

Since that was what they had come up with, Kellen respected it. It just made Kellen’s plan to introduce Gunther to Carlos a harder thing to do. One, Kellen had to disguise himself, and two, he had to disguise Gunther. He had to employ his sister’s help, since he had no clue what to do, and he was pretty sure Gwen had done a good job.

Kellen was wearing a baggy outfit, a cap over his head, a fake mustache with a pair of glasses. He thought he didn’t look like himself, and that was all he needed. Gunther had a wig on. He had normal, brown hair, and Gwen had braided his hair before pulling the wig on. The wig looked...good, he guessed? Kellen wasn’t one to really know the difference, but he too was wearing sunglasses, and a baggy outfit.

The two of them didn’t look like themselves, and that was the more important thing. Sakura had agreed to this meeting, and even Carlos had agreed to it. That was a rarity, but also told Kellen that this was probably going to be a not fun meeting. Carlos didn’t agree to things easily. His earlier protests, and Kellen’s last visit to the Peach Guild should have made that obvious enough.

"Are you an idiot? We have to be in disguise so that we don’t get attacked." Kellen said, and Gunther gave Kellen a look. He didn’t need to take off his sunglasses for Kellen to get the attitude.

"I’m not the one who got shot, twice." Gunther was really rubbing salt into the wound.

"Do you want to compromise your next step before it even begins? I thought you were smart." Kellen shot back before he marched towards the front door. Gunther grumbled, but followed after him.

"I miss the old Guide Woods. The one who was still angry, but wanted to impress me at the same time. This one is too snarky." Gunther said as the two of them reached the doors of the Peach Guild. Kellen was the one to open them, and gestured for Gunther to enter first. Gunther made a face at him, but did as he was told.

The inside of the Guild was the exact same way as it had been in his memory. Kellen chuckled, moving towards the front desk, sure that he looked strange. Several of the women around them gave them concerned looks, but didn’t stop them.

"That was a lie, Gunther. A lie so that you would let your guard down. I have always been this way, but now you’re part of the exclusive club that knows that."

"It’s a great honour, Gunther. You should be proud." Sakura’s voice boomed, filling the space as she came around the corner, her lips turned up slightly before she halted, and started laughing. "That’s what you left the Guild in? Did Captain Thatcher not stop you?" Kellen shrugged.

"We avoided him. I had a feeling he’d have some opinions about what I’m wearing, or he was going to fuss over us." Kellen said and Sakura’s expression shifted slightly.

"Well, given how the last few trips you’ve taken have gone, I can’t blame the man. Sorry that I can’t take them to visit you. It would be convenient if that was the case, but the research is delicate right now." Kellen understood. He did a lot of delicate work, and it was actually quite nice that he agreed to speak to them at all.

"Honestly, I was actually surprised that they agreed. I wasn’t expecting much when I asked you if we could visit. I fully expected a rejection, so this was a nice surprise." Sakura chuckled, looking over the unusual pair.

"Yes, I agree. I hope it’s enlightening for both of you, though I am sure you know a lot more than he does." Sakura said, gesturing towards Gunther with her chin. Kellen turned his gaze towards Gunther, who was looking between the two of them with great suspicion. Kellen smirked.

"Hm, maybe. You would be surprised by what they have, and haven’t told me." Kellen told Sakura who chuckled.

"Well, let’s not keep either of them waiting. We have Lieutenant Spencer joining us, since this will also double as a check in for the items that they are working on." Kellen nodded. Multitasking made complete sense to him, while Gunther made a rude noise.

Both Sakura and Kellen ignored him.

Lieutenant Spencer was at the elevator waiting for them. She smiled when she saw the duo, her brown eyes smiled as she took in Kellen’s garb.