Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength
Chapter 144 - 143 Cufflink Culture

Chapter 144: Chapter 143 Cufflink Culture

After the church inspection ended,

the next morning, Ronald obtained his personal documents.

A densely written identification form with little informative value, along with a small, portable card—both minor items stuffed into an envelope and tossed into the mailbox in front of the boarding house this very morning.

Upon the first glance after unfolding them,

Ronald felt a sense of déjà vu as if this were a ’prescription from another world.’

To prevent non-"Seed" ordinary people from accidentally obtaining and perusing these items, the church had filled the documents with vague content, which would be utterly incomprehensible to the uninformed.

In some ways...

was this not also a sort of ingenuity?

During the time before and after the inspection, naturally, Ronald wasn’t idling at home without work.

Aside from collecting some information around the city in his own way,

he further acquainted himself with various conventions and knowledge on the mystical side.

Having the considerably trustworthy Patricia by his side this time, he finally had a teacher whom he could freely consult.

In just over a week, his understanding of the mystical aspects had reached an acceptable standard, and even if he encountered another riddling speaker like Alyda, he would not expose his ignorance as he did when he first crossed over.

However, one thing was regrettable.

Unlike the smooth acquisition of mystical knowledge, Ronald encountered some troubles in his information gathering process.

—Or rather, should say.

He came up empty-handed...

At least within his circle of information, there was no suddenly appearing young girl with an injured scapula in Blenheim City.

Of course, matters have their priorities.

Given the current circumstances, neither the collection of mystical knowledge nor intelligence was of utmost importance.

Because what Ronald had to face first was an invitation.

An invitation that had been delivered here a week ago.

—The Investigation Bureau’s celebration banquet.

Today was the day the Investigation Bureau was holding its celebration banquet, and it was also the day Ronald and Patricia had agreed to go out together.

According to the rules of banqueting in this world,

the specific time to enter would be an hour before dinner tonight, up to the time before nightfall.

If planning to enter right when the banquet commenced,

then in about another hour or so, he should, like a gentleman, ascend to the third floor to proactively invite Patricia to depart.

Clang, clang, clang—

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door in the second-floor corridor.

Was it Patricia?

Although somewhat surprised, Ronald quickly went to the door and opened it.

"Patrici... tric..."

"Ms. Hudson!?"

The motion of issuing the invitation came to an abrupt halt as Ronald’s confident speech choked back in his throat.

—The reason was simple.

The one appearing outside the door was not the young girl with beautiful platinum blonde hair, but the landlady, with hands clasped behind her, ascending the staircase!

Under the gaze of her seasoned eyes and considering this evening’s banquet,

Ronald couldn’t help feeling a bit tense.

...

Watching Ronald’s body stiffen right before her, the landlady didn’t utter a word of teasing.

She simply smiled warmly and then naturally asked,

"Mr. Ronald,"

"I heard you’re attending a banquet today, aren’t you?"

"You’ve only been living in Blenheim for just over a month, there must be many things you’re unprepared for."

"Here’s something from my side, I’ll lend it to you for now."

As she spoke, the landlady reached out to pass Ronald a wooden box.

"This is..."

His gaze somewhat hesitant, Ronald nevertheless accepted the box.

Then, watching Ronald’s somewhat bewildered expression, the landlady began to explain:

"This is a pair of cufflinks I kept from when I was younger, they’re rarely needed nowadays, but if you don’t have any that suit, you can try these on."

"Ah!"

"Thank you so much!"

Ronald immediately voiced his thanks.

During his time living in this world, he had come to understand many of the local customs, which included knowledge about dressing.

In this world’s dressing etiquette,

Apart from the ladies’ attention to extravagant garments, necklaces, earrings, and other such accessories;

On the men’s side, cufflinks were a very important adornment, almost a signifier of a person’s face, or reputation.

When attending various formal events, those who could afford to would have different cufflinks made especially for the occasion, as a representation of their status and the earnestness with which they approached the event.

At this moment, the landlady personally delivering a pair of cufflinks,

For Ronald, was definitely an act of considerable kindness and friendly help.

"It’s nothing."

"I have high hopes for you, young man."

"Keep it up."

To Ronald’s thanks, the landlady didn’t make much of a fuss, just revealing a kind smile.

Pat pat—

She patted Ronald’s arm, then the lady headed downstairs.

Only when her figure was about to disappear around the corner of the staircase did she draw out her words once more:

"Mr. Ronald,"

"I hope you and Miss Patricia enjoy your evening tonight."

"..."

Standing at the door, Ronald watched the landlady until she was out of sight.

He waited a few seconds, then retreated back into his room and closed the door.

He solemnly placed the box on the desk and opened it, revealing a pair of diamond-shaped metal cufflinks lying quietly on their sponge and velvet cushion.

The delicately engraved patterns, the handcrafted texture details, the perfect size and weight.

No matter how you looked at it,

One could understand that this was a piece of finely chosen, high-quality jewelry.

After gazing at it for a few seconds, Ronald immediately turned to his wardrobe.

With Mrs. Hudson’s cufflinks lent to him, it was time to change his prepared outfit as well.

After all, today was the Investigation Bureau’s main event.

Considering the style of the Spirit side, the clothing Ronald selected was not too ostentatious.

A set of pristine white shirts, a pair of brand-new leather shoes, a hat that was simple yet aesthetically pleasing, and a pair of snow-white long socks...

"..."

"Perhaps not..."

After thinking it over, Ronald still decided to pass on wearing the long socks.

Although in this world, men wore such things to formal occasions, coming from the 21st century, he really couldn’t quite accept it.

Instead, he changed into trousers and short socks, then turned back to pick up the cufflinks from the table, securing them onto his shirt, and finally donned the light-colored jacket he had recently purchased.

— Ronald looked at himself in the dressing mirror.

The tailor-fitted clothes perfectly showcased the young man’s upright figure, and his flawless handsome face sported a meticulous yet kind smile.

Especially a pair of deep gray pupils.

Within this exceedingly rare color, the calm depth of his gaze bestowed more charm upon the young man.

At this moment, Ronald had something of an epiphany.

He probably knew why he was so popular with the ladies...

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