“Him?”
“He’s only been here a few days. He doesn’t know much about this…”
Kendo was a bit surprised after hearing Ron’s unusual request.
But Ron insisted on having Li Pei sign the order.
Li Pei understood that this was Ron’s way of rewarding his honesty, so he proactively stepped up and took on the big task.
This way, the credit for landing the order went to Li Pei.
And Ron didn’t have to pay him an extra bonus.
Even if Li Pei lied, Ron wouldn’t suffer any loss.
Because Ron’s new home was simply too large…
Choosing furniture became a sizable project.
They walked through the warehouse several times.
Even buying in sets didn’t make the process much faster.
Ron’s furniture selection was progressing painfully slowly.
And this was just the major pieces — smaller items and decorative furniture weren’t even considered yet.
It was clear that it would take another trip tomorrow just to finalize the full list.
Which also showed just how much profit Kendo could expect from Ron’s order!
“I’m so tired.”
“Can’t you guys just decide for me?”
Ron’s legs were sore from walking, and only about half the furniture list was finalized.
Hearing Ron complain—
Perica, who was accompanying him, gave a gentle laugh.
“Young Master, your taste doesn’t exactly match the mainstream.”
“If we really chose for you, you’d probably end up unhappy.”
Faced with Perica’s teasing, Ron could only sigh helplessly.
As a young man from the modern world, Ron preferred minimalistic aesthetics.
But here, nobles were obsessed with maximalist design — piling on ornate patterns and decorative carvings wherever possible to show off their status and wealth.
If Ron’s preferences aligned with local noble tastes, he wouldn’t have had to spend so much time choosing.
He could’ve just copied whatever was popular and gone with that.
“Let’s call it a day.”
“We’ll finish the rest tomorrow.”
With a wave of his hand, Ron signed the order form.
With that document, Kendo could now go to Ron’s estate and collect his payment.
“Great, great!”
“Thank you for your patronage!”
“Hahaha!”
Taking the form that Li Pei handed him, Kendo beamed with joy.
He carefully stored the order away like a precious treasure.
Then, with a flattering smile, he approached Ron again.
“It’s getting late…”
“Young Master, would you consider staying the night here and continuing the shopping tomorrow?”
Kendo rubbed his hands together eagerly as he made the offer — worried that his cash cow might escape, and he’d miss out on the rest of the sale.
Perica, instinctively, was about to politely decline on Ron’s behalf.
Though it was getting dark, it wouldn’t take long to get home.
And even if the furniture wasn’t fully picked out yet…
They could easily go back today and return tomorrow.
But to Perica’s surprise—
Ron actually accepted Kendo’s offer.
“Not a bad idea. I was thinking the same.”
Upon hearing that—
Kendo was so happy it looked like the wrinkles on his face had smoothed out a little!
“Excellent, excellent!”
“Don’t worry, Lord Ron!”
“I know who you are.”
“I’ll arrange accommodations worthy of your noble status!”
Kendo spoke excitedly and motioned to lead the way.
However, Ron refused his offer to escort him.
“No need.”
“We’ll find our own place to stay.”
Kendo still wanted to press the issue.
But Ron simply stated his true intention:
“I want to walk around the town a bit and get to know my territory.”
Ron didn’t speak harshly—
But hearing those words, Kendo, a seasoned businessman, instantly understood that Ron didn’t want to be disturbed.
“Understood.”
“If you need anything, don’t hesitate to reach out.”
“Your humble servant Kendo is always at your disposal!”
With a respectful bow to Ron, Kendo finally backed off.
“You little rascal…”
“Didn’t Madam just scold you not long ago?”
“And it hasn’t even been 48 hours, and you’re already out to play again?”
As soon as they stepped out of the warehouse, Perike complained with a helpless tone.
Ron, on the other hand, defended himself with a serious face:
“What do you mean ‘play’? I’m not going out to have fun.”
“As the lord of this territory, it’s my duty to understand the local customs and culture.”
Seeing how righteously Ron was speaking, Perike couldn’t help but burst out laughing.
“Huh~?”
“Understanding local customs?”
“Sounds more like you’re just craving a soft catgirl’s lap again!”
As she said that, Perike playfully jabbed Ron’s chest with her elbow, her expression clearly saying “I know what you’re really up to.”
Seeing her younger sister behave so rudely, the usually poker-faced Perica actually showed a rare expression of annoyance.
“Perike!”
“You must not be disrespectful to Master Ron!”
Chided by her older sister, Perike shrank her neck and reluctantly reined in her teasing behavior.
Though she didn’t dare keep provoking Ron openly anymore, she still tried to get the last word:
“Still… that’s no excuse for just wandering off.”
“What if someone with bad intentions tries to kidnap you?”
But the moment she said it, Perike regretted it.
With Perica accompanying him, even if everyone in the town banded together, they wouldn’t be able to harm a single hair on Ron’s head!
“Stop picking on me.”
“Take the carriage back first. Come pick us up when we’re done strolling around.”
“This carriage is too flashy. I don’t want people staring at me like I’m some exotic beast everywhere I go.”
Knowing she had no comeback, Perike could only shut her mouth and carry out Ron’s order, climbing into the carriage.
After the carriage rolled away, Ron stretched lazily and finally relaxed.
“Let’s go.”
“Let’s find a place to rest for the night first. We’ll explore tomorrow.”
Hearing this, Perica nodded.
She closed her eyes, and the pendant on her chest began to glow faintly.
The next moment, a staff appeared out of thin air in her hand.
“Wind of Rejuvenation.”
“Wind of Swiftness.”
Perica chanted in a flat tone.
As her staff tapped the ground, a burst of magical energy surged.
Ron first felt his exhaustion vanish completely.
Then a swirl of green wind wrapped around his feet.
His legs now wrapped in this emerald wind, Ron felt as if he were flying — he could probably walk hundreds of miles a day without tiring!
With just a slight movement of his feet, he instantly zipped several dozen meters forward.
With this magic speed boost, even without a carriage, Ron could now move freely and quickly throughout the town.
“Magic really is amazing~”
Even though he had seen magic before, experiencing its convenience firsthand left Ron amazed all over again.
Before Ron could even finish his admiration, Perica muttered another incantation:
“Cognitive Obfuscation.”
With a tap of her staff, a purple mist enveloped the two of them.
After a brief concealment—
The fog dispersed.
Ron, once a flashy blond noble youth, was now disguised as a rough-skinned, buzz-cut local guy.
Perica had transformed from a graceful maid into a scar-faced, middle-aged man with a short sword.