Receiving a governor was naturally a major event for Oaken Manor.
Especially after Ann Latrich Oaken became the mayor of Aitland City, everyone at Oaken Manor attached tremendous importance to this exceptionally rare visit.
From the basic reception to further arrangements around the manor, food preparation, and the most important task of ensuring security, there was enough to keep everyone run off their feet.
Of course, apart from that last task, almost none of it had anything to do with Qin Ran.
Still, Qin Ran was not someone who could let himself sit idle.
After confirming with Ann Latrich Oaken that he would have no duties for the day, Qin Ran went straight to Meyer's territory within the manor: that secluded spot.
Previously, no one except the lady of the manor and Meyer had been allowed near it.
Once Qin Ran settled into the manor, his name naturally joined the list of those allowed to come and go.
Meyer gave no acknowledgment when Qin Ran entered.
He did not even greet him.
Qin Ran was already used to that.
Watching Meyer methodically practice his punches and kicks, Qin Ran picked up [Charlie Keff's Notes].
The green skill book with its unusual name contained quite a few throwing techniques, two of which were even secret arts. Unfortunately, they all required [Hand-to-Hand Combat: Hand Specialization], which meant Qin Ran, who had chosen [Leg Specialization], naturally could not learn them with a single click.
Still, that did not stop Qin Ran from reading about the techniques to understand them.
Qin Ran did not expect to learn these techniques, but he hoped to have suitable countermeasures ready if he encountered someone who used similar moves.
This could determine victory or defeat in battle.
Or rather, life or death!
Thus, Qin Ran read with great