Formal Attire and Dresses

Rein doesn't like drinking on the go, and he brought back a habit from his past life, so he ordered the bartender to bring out several plates of crispy chickpea snacks.

The old man and the young man ate and drank in the tavern.

A cup of "Supreme Jack" costs fifty Silver Nar, served with a plate of beans for ten lisso, and the table is covered with empty cups.

Others only knew that a wealthy customer had arrived at the "Anchor Tavern," but they were unaware that the indistinct words spoken between the young man with a Little Thunder Sparrow on his shoulder and the down-on-his-luck Gray Robe Mage were the most exclusive secrets of this Transcendent world.

"After that Gods and Demons, the Black Emperor Moises was defeated, and it seems that this land has this restriction that 'Living Beings Are Not Above Fifth-tier'."

"Actually, I've already touched upon that 'Mysterious Realm' above the fifth rank. But it's a power rejected by this world, and using it would cause spatial collapse. So, my true body has always been sealed in the library, and I've been wandering the world as a 'Mirror Clone.'"

"Master Cavo, do you know the nature of this 'black mist'? I suspect it doesn't exist naturally."

"Based on my collection of ancient documents, this mist might be the 'True Demonic Qi' from mythology. It can help Transcendent individuals enhance their cultivation, but it is different from natural elements."

"Have you ever thought about what kind of being defeated the Black Emperor back then?"

"Naturally, it's a more powerful deity! In fact, besides the 'Seventy-Two Divine Generals,' people have also discovered very few other lineages in this world throughout history. However, we usually refer to those lineages as 'Forbidden Evil God's Method.'"

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It must be said that Master Cavo was indeed worthy of being called the most learned Grand Scholar of his time.

This conversation filled Rein with admiration for the old mage's extensive knowledge.

Humanities, Geography, History, Art, Customs, Potions, Magic, Alchemy, Medicine, Curses, Mechanics, Archaeology

Cavo is practically a living encyclopedia; he can explain almost anything.

There are also questions about various Transcendent methods.

Not only in the mage sequence, but also in the fighter, assassin, healer, and various other Extraordinary Sequence, he gives people a sense of "proficiency".

In Master Cavo's own words, once Transcendent powers reach a certain level, they are all interconnected; once one understands one thing, everything else falls into place.

Rein sincerely sought advice from this "Number One Under Heaven" on his questions regarding Transcendent cultivation and gained much insight.

Master Cavo himself also felt deeply moved by this drinking session.

Meeting Rein broadened his horizons considerably.

At the bottom of a deep, dark well lived a group of frogs. While the other frogs were looking up at the sky, one strong frog had already jumped to the well's edge.

Unfortunately, there was a manhole cover blocking it.

Now, someone has described the world outside the well to him, confirming that there is a way to open the manhole cover.

Then, Cavo's understanding of the world was refreshed once again.

And Rein is the storyteller.

This gave Cavo, who had thought he had nothing left to desire in this life, a new expectation: an ideal city; and scenery beyond the Fifth-tier Extraordinary.

While Rein and Cavo were drinking...

Inside a Magic Tower in the Lord's Mansion, the current king of the Radiant Kingdom, Kipling Winster, is listening to a report from his subordinates.

"Your Majesty, the Magic Array are all 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 merchant guilds and nobles from the two great empires."

"It's just a precaution. If we really have to use it, we won't have time to worry about that. I have a feeling that if we don't get rid of those guys this time, my 'Radiant Kingdom' will be in big trouble in the future!"

"Your Majesty, please forgive my bluntness. But according to current intelligence, the barbarians in the wilderness have been wiped out. The only revenge the barbarian priest who managed to escape could take is to unleash a 'Beast Tide.' However, the city's garrison is well-prepared, and we are confident we can withstand any Beast Tide, regardless of its size. Have we wasted so many resources setting up the Barrier Formation?"

"Apico, you are my most trusted disciple, so there are some things I won't hide from you. Did you know that Master Charles spent ten years of his life divining the outcome of this battle three times? The results from the 'Tarot Cards' and 'pendulum' were one good and one bad respectively. And the result from the last 'astrological' divination, ten minutes ago, was a 'Omen of Great Ill Fortune'!"

"Ah! This!"

"Therefore, for the sake of the kingdom's future, even if it means bearing the infamy, I must completely eradicate this hidden danger."

"Understood, teacher."

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Kipling watched his disciple leave the Magic Tower, his face growing increasingly grim.

What was initially thought to be a sure-fire "Luring and Capturing Battle" turned out to be a "very bad" result from the divination!

Our side clearly has the advantage of favorable timing, location, and popular support.

Bazel, the barbarian Great Shaman, and that Mysterious Woman —these three "legendary warriors" are indeed a force to be reckoned with. Even so, anyone who dares to come to Black Wind Territory now is doomed.

He simply couldn't understand how his side could possibly have any reason to lose.

Hopefully, we won't need to resort to that method.

Inside the Anchor Tavern.

Empty glasses were scattered all over the table, and it seemed that Rein and Cavo were already a little tipsy.

"Master Cavo, to be honest, my goal has never been the two great empires or the current Radiant Kingdom, but the world Beyond the Mist. In this lifetime, I want to witness the Transcendent path to godhood."

"Young friend Rein, you certainly have lofty ambitions. However, if I ever have the chance to glimpse the scenery above the fifth tier, this old man would naturally like to go and see it. I am also very interested in the territory you and that Her Highness the Eldest Princess have built, and I will definitely go and take a look when the time comes."

"Welcome! Cheers!"

"Cheers."

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What should have been a serious negotiation turned into a bragging session amidst toasts and drinks.

Although no contract was signed, Rein felt that Master Cavo's words were more effective than any contract.

At that moment, after finishing his last glass of wine, Cavo didn't drink any more, saying, "I'm so sorry to have troubled you, young friend Rein, to spend the money today. This old man has thoroughly enjoyed the drinks. But that's all for today."

Rein felt it was still early. "Wouldn't you like some more?"

"No, thank you."

Cavo shook his head and gestured towards the street outside the window, "Your friend is here to see you."

"Oh?"

Rein looked closely and saw that it was a group of people from the Black Gold Merchant Guild led by Canossa.

Turning back, Cavo said, "Goodbye, young friend Rein."

Rein could tell that he didn't want to meet anyone else, so he didn't linger and respectfully saw him off, saying, "Master Cavo, you must come to my territory next time, and I'll treat you to a good drink."

"Good"

The words were still ringing in my ears when the Gray Robe Mage disappeared into the crowd.

After paying for his drinks, Rein walked out of the tavern and happened to run into the Black Gold Merchant Guild on the roadside.

Canossa sniffed the air and naturally detected the strong smell of alcohol. She said coquettishly, "Oh, my dear Mr. Rein, you have quite the leisure to come to a pub in broad daylight?"

It's rare to hear a hint of femininity in the tone of this powerful chamber of commerce president.

Rein laughed and said, "I ran into an acquaintance, so we had a few drinks together."

Canossa raised an eyebrow. "An acquaintance?"

Rein didn't hide anything. "Master Cavo."

"Is that person also in the city?"

Upon hearing the name, a serious expression immediately appeared on Canossa's pretty face.

After all, he was the founder of City of Radiance, and his stance could indeed greatly influence the battle that night.

"Um."

Rein nodded, knowing what her furrowed brows indicated, and added, "However, I don't think she asked any questions."

The two walked side by side down the bustling street, and he recounted some of the things they had discussed while drinking.

Upon hearing this, Canossa's slightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and she murmured, "So Master Cavo saw through my true nature all along."

She paused, then narrowed her fox-like, cunning eyes at Rein: "Our city lord is quite capable; it seems he's brought in another powerful ally. I guarantee that after Master Cavo has seen Black Dragon City, he will never leave again."

Rein smiled; he agreed.

This drinking session wasn't for nothing.

Moreover, if we were to truly say who among the hundreds of millions of Transcendent individuals in the world is most eager for power above the fifth rank, Master Cavo, who has already reached the ceiling, would definitely be the number one.

As they chatted, Canossa naturally took Rein's arm and said, "Let's go to the inn to change into our formal attire for the Auction Banquet. You're my date, so you need to dress up nicely."

When Canossa, this "rich woman," travels, she only buys the best things that she can afford.

Rein had already foreseen this.

Not long after, in the most luxurious inn in the territory, in the "King's Suite," Rein was trying on clothes in front of the dressing mirror.

The lower-level hunters could hardly imagine that such a suite of several hundred square meters existed in this incredibly valuable Mechanical City, costing 300,000 lisos per night. This inn was originally designed to accommodate top-tier nobles of royal rank, exuding luxury in every aspect.

Standing in front of a large mirror with a mahogany frame, Rein looked at himself in a white suit and, for the first time, seriously examined his own appearance, muttering, "Hmm, it seems pretty good."

He didn't even need to lift a finger; two maids in black stockings and short skirts were carefully helping him dress, smoothing out the wrinkles in his clothes from the inside out.

The clothes are custom-made "Black Dragon City Lord's Attire".

Glossy white leather shoes, impeccably tailored trousers, a double-breasted jacket and coat, and a striking white cape. The details are also luxurious to the extreme: gold-threaded tassels, pure gold buttons embroidered with dragons, and the earth dragon leather belt bearing the exclusive emblem of the Black Dragon City.

The design of this suit is somewhat similar to the "general's uniform" from Rein's previous life, except that the word "justice" is not written on the cape.

This is a set of top-tier aristocratic-standard, yet uniquely luxurious attire.

It has to be said that clothes make the man.

Rein, accustomed to adventurer attire, suddenly transformed in this magnificent suit, his entire demeanor changing dramatically. His robust physique made the tailor-made suit bulge, giving him an imposing and commanding presence. A restrained killing intent emanated from him, exuding the aura of a superior.

"So... I can make a living based on my looks?"

Rein toyed with the Silver Lion Cane in his hand, a slight smile playing on his lips.

After changing my clothes, I didn't have time to admire them much.

From another room in the suite came Canossa's voice, "Rein, are you ready? Could you come over and help me see which outfit suits me better?"

Upon hearing this, Rein walked over.

Only then did she realize that she had already chosen her clothes, while Canossa was still debating which one to wear.

Four maids had just changed her into a Light Blue Long Dress, while on the coat rack next to her were several other luxurious evening gowns to choose from.

In the dressing mirror, Canossa saw Rein in a white suit, her bright eyes sparkling with undisguised admiration. "Wow, our city lord looks quite handsome in formal attire!"

Rein smiled.

After complimenting her, Canossa turned her gaze back to her clothes and asked directly, "Now that you're done, tell me if this dress looks good on me?"

Rein stared intently, then his gaze froze.

Canossa was wearing a light blue, backless long dress. Large swathes of her fair skin were exposed to the air. The dress was voluminous, woven from layers of sheer fabric, resembling wisps of pale blue mist that swirled around the hem, subtly revealing her long, beautiful legs. Combined with her exquisite features, she looked like a fairy from the ocean.

This is a long dress that combines luxury, elegance, and allure; its workmanship and design are impeccable.

This lady has an excellent eye for clothes; she can't possibly be bad at choosing them.

"It looks pretty good."

Rein smiled slightly.

However, he also noticed that this seemed to be the first time he had seen Canossa without a cheongsam.

Canossa seemed to be having some difficulty making a decision, and pointed to the black dress in the maid's hand, asking, "What about this black one?"

This is a typical case of women having difficulty choosing clothes; Rein originally thought she looked amazing in any outfit.

Suddenly, he saw Canossa's graceful figure in the mirror, and something occurred to him. A sly smile appeared on his lips. "I think the black one suits you better, but since you're not wearing it, I can't tell which one looks better."

"Oh?"

Canossa's eyes narrowed slightly, a glint of shrewdness flashing within them.

A slight smile played on her lips, and she knew perfectly well what Rein was thinking. But she didn't mince words, saying, "Then I'll change it, and you can take another look?"

"OK."

Lei readily agreed and instinctively stayed in the room. He had absolutely no awareness of "avoiding seeing what is improper" or the need to steer clear.

The maids glanced at the man in the room and paused for a moment, but seeing that their guild master hadn't said anything, they immediately understood and quickly got to work.

While the world has bras and such, it's clear that backless evening gowns aren't suited to wearing such small, unsightly accessories.

Since we're going to change clothes, we have to take them off. The maid pulled the hidden drawstring of the skirt at the back of her waist, and the skirt, once loosened, could no longer cling to her smooth skin and slid smoothly to the ground.

Large swathes of skin were exposed to the air, creating an alluring atmosphere.

This is a stunning figure that leaves no room for criticism; this is a breathtaking spring scene that is impossible to look away from.

Even though it wasn't the first time he'd seen it, Rein still felt different every time.

The first two times, I was focused on healing and had no other thoughts. Even when I got into the action, I didn't have much else on my mind. A few days ago, the light was poor in the desert at night, so I couldn't see clearly. But this time, in front of the full-length mirror, with the lights on, I could see it very carefully.

Canossa turned her back to Rein, seemingly to avoid embarrassment.

But in the mirror, it was all clearly visible.

Their eyes met, and she made no attempt to hide anything, gracefully stretching out her arms as the maid helped her change into the black dress.

However, she didn't mince words, angrily saying, "Hey, hey, hey, I'm telling you, Mr. Rein, could you please tone down your gaze?"

The maids continued their work without pause, a slight smile playing on their lips, seemingly applauding the man's boldness. Normally, no one in the guild dared to even look the guild leader in the eye; who would dare stare so directly at her naked body?

Feeling that this was rather impolite, Rein casually started a conversation, asking, "By the way, how's your business going?"

The interview was very awkward, typical of straight men. Canossa pursed her lips slightly, but still replied, "The person hasn't been released on bail. It seems that the Rosas Family is not only determined to devour the 'Redwood Merchant Guild,' but they also want to swallow us Black Gold whole."

Rein seemed a little distracted. "Oh?"

Canossa rolled her eyes at Rein's undisguised gaze and explained, "Originally, following the proper procedures, bail should have been no problem. But I heard that it was that young master George Rosas who spoke up, saying that I had to go to him in person before he would make an exception for our chamber of commerce. I ignored those guys and came back."

Upon hearing this, Rein felt the name sounded familiar, "George Rosas?"

That guy's still alive? Haha, he's got a lot of luck.

He was just a nobody, and neither of them took him seriously.

Canossa added, "But it's alright, we've already arranged for people to go, we can just force a prison break when the time comes."

Rein nodded.

By this time, the skirt was also on.

Compared to the blue water-like dress she wore earlier, this one is equally sexy.

The dress features a low-cut neckline, an open back, and a slender waist, but is adorned with fish-scale-shaped gold ornaments on the shoulders and scapulae. The hazy black veil covering the face adds a touch of allure to the night.

Rein felt that the black dress suited her charm better.

Canossa didn't turn her head; her gaze met that of Rein in the mirror, and she asked again, "What about this one?"

"Nice."

Rein looked up and down, then said, "This one will do. It matches my white dress perfectly, and it goes well with your black dress."

Okay~

Canossa seemed quite satisfied as well.

She raised her hand and waved it, and at that moment the maid brought out another row of jewelry boxes.

Upon opening it, a dazzling array of colorful gemstones shone under the light, revealing a collection of exquisite necklaces and earrings.

She then asked Rein, "Which necklace do you think I should wear?"

Every single one is beautiful. Rein casually pointed to a Sapphire Pendant that matched the style and color of his black dress and said, "The blue one?"

Canossa raised her eyebrows slightly, looked over, and then frowned slightly. She seemed somewhat disapproving of Rein's taste, 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 maid get close. Instead, she tilted her head slightly and asked, "Mr. Rein, could you help me put it on?"

"Good."

Without thinking much, Rein walked over and took the necklace from the maid's jewelry box. He unfastened the clasp, then, as if hugging her from behind, put the necklace on her chest, around her neck, and slipped it on.

This pose is very ambiguous. When wearing the necklace, the two people's bodies touch each other almost touching, and the extremely gentle feeling of falling in love is very real.

Because they were so close, he unconsciously took a sniff, and a very pleasant, sweet perfume scent wafted into his nostrils.

A womanizer would probably be able to immediately identify the perfume as "XXX number X". But Rein only knew it was perfume and casually remarked, "The perfume smells nice."

Canossa smiled, neither confirming nor denying.

In the mirror, the two admired the matching of the necklaces.

With her long, slender, snow-white neck and flowing black gauze dress, Rein thought Canossa was absolutely gorgeous, exuding an alluring charm that belonged to a peerless beauty.

As he looked around, Rein realized that the four maids had quietly left the room at some point, and his gaze became unrestrained.

Because he was slightly taller Canossa by half a head, this angle allowed him to overlook that snow-white, deep expanse.

Looking down along the necklace, the view suddenly narrows, like a flat ski slope suddenly encountering mountain peaks.

How magnificent!

Canossa smiled, her eyes narrowing.

"What are you looking at?"

"Necklace."

"What are you thinking about?"

"I'm wondering how they managed to achieve this 'anti-gravity' towering grandeur," Rein said seriously. "Is it because the upper pectoral muscles are too strong to support them, or is there something wrong with gravity?"

No bra? That doesn't make sense!

Upon hearing this, Canossa covered her mouth and chuckled. "Doctor Rein, do you want me to help you study Human Anatomy?"

Rein remembered that it was their first meeting, on the train, and Canossa conversation.

I didn't know the person well then, so I didn't dare to agree.

Now he wasn't being polite. "Okay."

Upon hearing this, Canossa revealed a triumphant smile.

She turned and slipped away quietly, heading towards the door. Turning back, she gave a charming smile, "What a pity, the Auction Banquet is about to start, time doesn't allow. Maybe next time."

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Rein rolled his eyes.

Judging from her expression, it was clear that Canossa was probably seeking revenge for the time she burned Canossa's clothes in the desert.

P. S. If you don't like similar plot points and think it's padded, I'll write less of it later.

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