Chapter 273 Dresses and Skirts
Ryan didn't like drinking alone, so he brought along a habit from his previous life and asked the bartender to serve him a few plates of crispy and charred chickpea snacks.
The old man and the young man were eating and drinking in the tavern.
A cup of Supreme Jack cost fifty silver nars, and a plate of beans cost ten lisos, and the table was full of empty cups.
Others only knew that a wealthy guest had come to the "Anchor Tavern", but they did not know that the unclear words spoken between the young man with a little thunderbird on his shoulder and the down-and-out gray-robed wizard were the top secrets of this extraordinary world.
"After the great war between gods and demons, the Black Emperor Moises was defeated, and this land seems to have been restricted to 'living creatures no more than level five'..."
"In fact, I have already touched the 'mysterious realm' above the fifth level. But that is a power rejected by this world. Once used, it will cause the space to collapse. Therefore, my original body has been sealed in the library, and I have been wandering the world as a 'mirror clone'..."
"Master Kavo, do you know the nature of this 'black fog'? I suspect it does not exist naturally..."
"From the ancient documents I collected, I speculate that this mist may be the 'true devil's energy' in myths and legends. It can help extraordinary people improve their cultivation, but it is different from natural elements..."
"Have you ever thought about what it was that defeated the Black Emperor?"
"Of course it's a more powerful god! In fact, in addition to the 'Seventy-two Generals', people in history have also discovered that there are very few other inheritances in this world. However, we usually call those inheritances 'Forbidden Evil God's Law'..."
“…”
It has to be said that Master Kavo was hailed as the most knowledgeable "Great Polymath" of the time, and his reputation was well-deserved.
This conversation also made Ryan admire the old wizard's extensive knowledge.
Humanities, geography, history, art, customs, potions, magic, alchemy, medicine, curses, machinery, archaeology...
Cavo is simply a walking encyclopedia, and he can explain something about almost anything.
There is also the question of various extraordinary pathways.
Not only the magician sequence, but also the fighter, assassin, nanny...all kinds of extraordinary sequences, he gives people a feeling of "mastery".
In Master Kavo's own words, when extraordinary powers reach a certain level, they are interconnected, and once one is connected, everything is connected.
Ryan sincerely asked this "number one in the world" about his doubts regarding extraordinary spiritual practice and gained a lot.
Master Kavo himself also felt deeply moved by this drinking experience.
Meeting Ryan refreshed many of his cognitions.
There lived a group of frogs at the bottom of a deep and dark well. While the other frogs were looking up at the sky, a strong frog had already jumped to the mouth of the well.
Unfortunately, there is a manhole cover there.
Now, someone had described the world outside the well to him and confirmed that there was a way to open the well cover...
Then, Cavo's understanding of the world was refreshed again.
And Ryan is the storyteller.
This gave Kavo, who originally thought that he had nothing to desire in his life, new expectations: an ideal city; and scenery above the fifth level of transcendence.
…
And just when Ryan and Kavo were drinking.
In a magic tower in the lord's mansion, Kipling Winster, the current king of the Glorious Kingdom, is listening to reports from his subordinates.
"Your Majesty, the magic circle has been set up. But... do we really want to do that? There are at least 300,000 people in this mechanical city tonight. Most of them are merchants from various large and small chambers of commerce and nobles from the two empires..."
"It's just a precaution. If it really comes to that, I won't care about that. I have a feeling that if we don't get rid of those guys this time, my 'Glorious Kingdom' will be in great trouble in the future!"
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for saying so much. But according to the current intelligence, the barbarians in the wilderness have been wiped out. The only means of revenge that the barbarian witch priest who escaped by chance can use is to launch a 'beast tide'. But now the garrison troops in the city are sufficient, and we are confident that we can resist any scale of the beast tide. We have spent so many resources to set up the barrier formation, is it too much..."
"Apico, you are my most trusted disciple, and I will not hide some things from you. Do you know that Master Charles spent ten years of his life to divine the outcome of this battle three times, and the results of the 'Tarot Cards' and 'Pendulum' were one good and one bad. The last divination result obtained by 'Astrology' ten minutes ago was... 'a very bad omen'!"
"Ah! This..."
"So, for the future of the kingdom, even if I have to bear the blame, I must completely eradicate this hidden danger."
"Got it, teacher."
“…”
Kipling's face grew increasingly gloomy as he watched his disciples exit the magic tower.
I originally thought it was a sure-fire "entrapment battle", but the result of the divination was "very bad"!
We clearly have the best timing, location and people.
Bazel, the Barbarian Priest, and the mysterious woman, the three "legendary fighters" are indeed a force that cannot be underestimated. But even so, those who dare to come to Black Wind Territory now will surely die.
He really couldn't understand why his side would lose.
I hope that method won’t be used.
…
In the Anchor Tavern.
The table was filled with empty cups, and it looked like Ryan and Kavo were a little tipsy.
“Master Kavo, to be honest, my goal has never been the two empires or the current Glorious Kingdom, but the world outside the fog. In this life, I want to see the legendary extraordinary road that leads to the divine level…”
"Young friend Ryan has great ambitions. However, if there is a chance to see the scenery above the fifth level, I would naturally like to take a look. I am also very interested in the territory built by you and the Princess. I will definitely go and take a look when the time comes..."
"You're most welcome... Cheers!"
"cheers."
“…”
What was supposed to be a serious negotiation was instead conducted in a "bragging" manner amidst the clinking of glasses.
Although no contract was signed, Ryan felt that the words of Master Kavo were more effective than any contract.
At this time, after finishing the last glass of wine, Cavo did not drink any more and said, "Let's let young friend Ryan spend the money today. I enjoyed the wine very much. But that's all for today..."
Ryan thought it was still early: "Would you like to drink something?"
"No."
Kavo shook his head and gestured toward the street outside the window. "Your friend is here to see you."
"oh?"
Ryan looked closely and saw that it was a group of people from the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce led by Canossa.
Turning back, Kavo said again: "Goodbye, my friend Ryan."
Ryan also saw that he didn't want to meet others, so he didn't stay for long and said respectfully: "Master Kavo, you must come to my territory next time. I will treat you to a good drink."
"good……"
The words were still ringing in his ears when the grey-robed wizard blended into the crowd.
…
After paying for the drinks, Ryan walked out of the tavern and happened to run into a group of people from the Black Gold Chamber of Commerce on the side of the road.
Kanosa took a slight sniff and naturally smelled the strong smell of alcohol. She said coquettishly, "Oh, my dear Mr. Ryan, you are quite leisurely... You actually come to the pub in broad daylight?"
It's rare to hear a hint of femininity in the tone of this strong Chamber of Commerce president.
Ryan smiled and said, "I ran into an acquaintance and had a few drinks with him."
Canossa raised his eyebrows: "An acquaintance?"
Ryan did not hide it: "Master Kavo."
"Is that person also in the city?"
When Canossa heard the name, a solemn look immediately appeared on her pretty face.
After all, he was once the founder of the Glorious City, and his stance might indeed have a great impact on the battle in the evening.
"Um."
Ryan nodded, knowing that she was worried about something with her frown on her face, and said, "But, there shouldn't be any questions..."
The two walked side by side on the crowded street, and he told her some of the things they had just talked about while drinking.
Upon hearing this, Canossa's frown slowly relaxed, and he murmured, "It turns out that Master Kavo has already seen through my background..."
After a pause, she squinted her fox-like eyes and looked at Ryan: "Our city lord is very powerful. It seems that he has attracted a strong reinforcement. I can guarantee that Master Kavo will never leave after seeing Black Dragon City."
Ryan smiled, he felt the same way.
This wine is not drunk in vain.
Moreover, if we really want to talk about who among the hundreds of millions of extraordinary people in the world is most eager for power above the fifth level, Master Kavo, who has already reached the ceiling, is definitely the number one.
As the two chatted, Canossa naturally took Ryan's arm and said, "Let's go to the inn to change into formal clothes and prepare for the auction dinner. You are my male companion, so you have to dress up well."
…
When this “rich woman” Canossa travels, whatever she can afford must be the best.
Ryan had already seen this .
Not long after, in the most luxurious inn in the territory, in the "King's Suite", Ryan was trying on clothes in front of the dressing mirror.
The lower-class hunters probably couldn't imagine that in this mechanical city where every inch of land is worth a lot of money, there would be such a suite of several hundred square meters, costing 300,000 liros per night. The specifications of this inn were originally designed to entertain the top nobles of the royal family, and luxury was everywhere.
In front of the large mirror with a mahogany frame, Ryan looked at himself in a white suit and took a serious look at his appearance for the first time. He murmured, "Huh... I seem pretty good."
He didn't need to do anything himself. Two maids in black silk miniskirts were helping him dress carefully, combing out the wrinkles on his clothes from inside to outside.
The clothes are hand-made "Black Dragon City Lord's Clothes".
Shiny white leather shoes, straight trousers, double-breasted jacket, and a cool white cape. The details are also luxurious to the extreme, with tassels woven with gold thread, pure gold buttons with giant dragons printed on them, and earth dragon leather belts... everywhere has the exclusive emblem of the Lord of the Black Dragon City.
The appearance of this dress is a bit like the "general's uniform" that Ryan wore in his previous life, except that the word "justice" is not written on the cloak.
This set of luxurious clothing is of top aristocratic standard, yet unique in style.
It has to be said that clothes make the man.
Ryan usually wore adventurer's clothes, but when he suddenly put on such a luxurious suit, his whole aura suddenly changed. His sturdy physique made the tailor-made suit bulge out, and he looked heroic. The murderous aura was restrained, and the aura of a superior was spontaneously generated.
"So... I can also make a living by relying on my face?"
Ryan played with the silver lion cane in his hand, with a slight smile on his face.
…
After changing my clothes, I didn’t have time to appreciate it.
From another room in the suite, Canossa's voice came, "Ryan, are you done changing? Can you help me see which one looks better on me..."
Hearing this, Ryan walked over.
Only then did she realize that she had already chosen her clothes, but Canossa was still hesitating about which one she should wear.
Four maids had just helped her change into a light blue dress, and on the coat rack nearby, there were several sets of luxurious evening gowns to choose from.
In the dressing mirror, Canossa saw Ryan in a white suit, her eyes sparkled, and she did not hide her admiration: "Eh... our city lord looks handsome in a suit~"
Ryan smiled.
After praising her, Canossa turned her gaze back to her clothes and asked directly, "Then come on, help me see if this dress looks good on me?"
Ryan looked at it carefully and his eyes froze.
Canossa was wearing a water blue backless dress. A large area of her snowy skin was exposed to the air. The dress was very fluffy, with layers of light gauze woven into it, looking like wisps of light blue mist, lingering around the hem of the skirt, and her slender legs could be vaguely seen. Coupled with her beautiful facial features, she looked like a fairy in the ocean.
This is a long dress that combines luxury, elegance, sexiness and charm. Both the workmanship and shape are impeccable.
This lady's taste in clothes is absolutely excellent.
“It’s pretty.”
Ryan smiled slightly.
However, he also discovered that this seemed to be the first time he saw Canossa not wearing a cheongsam.
Canossa seemed to be having trouble making a decision. She pointed at the black dress in the maid's hand and asked, "What about this black one?"
This is a typical case of women's difficulty in choosing clothes. Ryan originally thought that she would look stunning in any piece of clothing.
But suddenly, he saw Canossa's graceful figure in the mirror, and thought of something. A sly smile hung on the corner of his mouth, "I think the black one suits you better... but you're not wearing it, so I can't tell which one looks better."
"oh?"
Canossa narrowed his eyes slightly, and a clever gleam flashed in them.
The corners of her mouth and eyebrows raised, she understood Ryan's little thoughts. But she did not shy away from saying, "Then I will change it, and you can help me take a look?"
"OK."
Lei naturally agreed and instinctively stayed in the room, without any awareness of "not looking at anything inappropriate" or avoiding it.
The maids glanced at the man in the room and were stunned for a moment, but when they saw that their president didn't say anything, they immediately understood and started to act quickly.
Although there are bras and other things in this world, it is obviously not suitable to wear small parts that affect the appearance of backless evening gowns.
Since she was going to change clothes, she had to take them off. The maid untied the hidden drawstring on the back of her skirt, and once the skirt was loosened, it could no longer hang on her smooth skin and slid down to the ground smoothly.
Large areas of skin were exposed to the air, and the air was filled with a seductive atmosphere.
This is a proud figure that is flawless, and this is a beautiful spring scene that makes people unable to take their eyes off.
Even though it wasn't the first time he saw it, Ryan still felt that he had different feelings every time.
The first two times were because I was healing my wounds and had no distractions, so even after I started, I didn't have much thought about anything else; the light was not good in the desert night a few days ago, so I couldn't see clearly; and it was only this time, in front of the dressing mirror with the light bright, that I could see it carefully.
Canossa turned his back to Ryan, seemingly avoiding embarrassment.
But in the mirror, I can see it clearly.
Their eyes met, and she didn't hide anything. She stretched out her arms gracefully and let the maid help her change into the black dress.
However, she was not polite and said angrily: "Hey, hey, hey... I say, Mr. Ryan, can you please restrain your gaze for a moment?"
The maids kept moving their hands, but they smiled slightly, as if they were secretly praising the man's boldness. Normally, people in the Chamber of Commerce didn't even dare to look at the president, so who would dare to look at her naked body so directly?
Ryan felt that this was not very polite, so he casually brought up a topic and asked, "By the way, is your business going well?"
A very stiff special, he is indeed a straight man. Canossa pursed his lips slightly, but also responded: "The person has not been released on bail. It seems that the Rosas family is determined not only to swallow up the Redwood Chamber of Commerce, but also our Black Gold."
Ryan seemed a little absent-minded, "Oh?"
Canossa looked at Ryan's unrestrained gaze, rolled his eyes at him unhappily, and explained, "Originally, according to the procedures, bail should be no problem. But I heard that the young master named George Rosas said that I should go to him in person before he would make concessions for our Chamber of Commerce... I ignored An and the others and returned home."
When Ryan heard it, he thought the name was familiar: "George Rosas?"
That guy is still alive? Haha, he is quite lucky.
He was just a nobody, and neither of them took him seriously.
Canossa added: "But it doesn't matter. We have already arranged for someone to go there. We can just force a prison break when the time comes."
Ryan nodded.
…
At this time, the skirt was put on.
Compared to the blue water gauze skirt just now, this one is equally sexy.
Low-cut, backless, with a slender waist...but the shoulders and pauldrons are decorated with fish-scale-like gold ornaments, and the black veil covering the face adds a bit of the charm of the night.
Ryan felt that this black dress matched her charm better.
Canossa didn't turn his head, his eyes met Ryan in the mirror, and asked again: "What about this one?"
"nice."
Ryan looked around and said, "Let's take this one. My white dress goes well with your black dress."
"Okay~"
Canossa seemed quite satisfied as well.
She raised her hand and waved, and at that moment the maid took out another row of jewelry boxes.
When I opened it, I saw a colorful gem luster under the light, and it turned out to be some exquisite necklaces and earrings.
She turned to Ryan and asked, "Which necklace do you think I should wear?"
Each one was very pretty. Ryan pointed at a sapphire pendant that matched the black dress in style and color, and said, "The blue one?"
Canossa raised her eyebrows slightly, looked over, and frowned again. She seemed to dislike Ryan's aesthetics, but she nodded and said, "Okay, this one."
With a wave of her hand, the maid picked out the necklace, but she didn't let the servant get close to her. She tilted her head slightly and asked, "Mr. Ryan, can you help me put it on?"
"good."
Ryan didn't think much about it, he walked over and took the necklace from the maid's jewelry box. He unbuttoned it, and then put the necklace on his chest as if he was hugging her from behind, and then put it around his neck and put it on.
This posture is very ambiguous. When wearing the necklace, the two bodies are in close contact. The extremely gentle feeling of being trapped is very real.
Because they were very close, he sniffed unconsciously and a very comfortable, sweet smell of perfume entered his nose.
If it was a playboy, he would probably tell it was "XXX number". But Ryan just knew it was perfume and said lightly: "The perfume smells good."
Canossa smiled but did not comment.
In the mirror, the two admired the matching of necklaces.
With her slender and snow-white neck and the long black gauze dress, Ryan felt that Canossa was extremely beautiful at the moment, exuding the charming aura of a peerless beauty.
As he watched, Ryan realized that the four maids had quietly walked out of the room at some point, and his gaze became more unscrupulous.
Because he was slightly taller than Canossa by half a head, this angle was just right for him to overlook the deep snow-white scene.
Looking down along the necklace, the field of vision suddenly becomes narrow, like a flat ski slope suddenly encountering peaks.
How spectacular!
Canossa smiled with narrowed eyes.
"What are you looking at?"
"necklace."
"What are you thinking about?"
Ryan said seriously: "I'm wondering, how can this 'anti-gravity level' be achieved? Is it because the upper bundle of the pectoralis major is too strong to support them, or is there something wrong with gravity..."
No bra, that's unscientific!
Hearing this, Canossa covered his mouth and chuckled, "Doctor Ryan, do you want me to cooperate with you in studying the structure of the human body?"
Ryan remembered the conversation he had with Canossa on the train when they first met.
At that time, we were not familiar with each other and did not dare to accept the offer.
Now he was not polite: "Okay."
Hearing this, Canossa smiled triumphantly.
She turned around, quietly slipped away, walked out of the door, looked back and smiled charmingly: "What a pity, the auction dinner is about to start, time does not allow. Maybe next time..."
“…”
Ren rolled his eyes.
As soon as I saw her expression, I knew that Canossa was probably taking revenge on me for burning her clothes in the desert last time.
