Chapter 359 Seeing Off Guests
Ronald was a little surprised.
Everything he saw in front of him at this moment was different from the impression he had before entering the door.
On the way from the second floor to the restaurant on the first floor.
There are a lot of decorations that should be in the manor, but the number of people is definitely small.
An estate of this size, the status of the Nicklaus family.
According to the information Ronald learned after traveling through time, there should be at least a lot of specially hired servants responsible for many tasks.
But the result...
Along the way, Ronald only saw one maid.
It looks like there is no shortage of money...
With such doubts, Ronald and Patricia came to the restaurant together.
——The number of people is still very small.
Frey, whom he had seen last time, was sitting here, and Ronald did not recognize anyone else.
Only the old man sitting at the main seat in the restaurant, Ronald could tell that he should be the person with the highest status among the people present.
As for the details...
Although there are servants standing in the restaurant to serve the owner, there are only three servants including the old butler with a smile on his face.
This was not at all in line with Ronald's impression of the Grid nobles.
On the contrary, the dinner fit Ronald's impression of this kind of noble man.
Some spices and ingredients that are rarely used by ordinary people can be seen on the Nicklaus family's dining table.
During the subsequent meal.
Patricia made a special introduction to Ronald.
Her father had recently taken a post in an overseas colony and had left the Springs with his wife, as had indeed most of the adult Nicklaus family.
Except for a man of Patricia's uncle's generation.
There are basically only young people who have not been given positions, or very old people.
And it can be called a gain.
It was probably Ronald who knew Patricia's nickname.
When dining at home, the old man usually called Patricia "Lily".
When dinner was over, Ronald left the restaurant and was about to say goodbye.
Walking in the corridor of the mansion, Patricia said:
"Ronald, let me see you off."
Hearing the affirmation in the girl's words, Ronald was not pretentious:
"Well..."
"Let's go Let's go."
"..."
After walking out of the Nicklaus family's manor, Ronald and Patricia walked side by side on the streets of Springs.
Seeing that there was no one around, Ronald found a topic and asked,
"By the way, Patricia."
"When I was a guest at your home just now, I found that servants and the like were very rare. Your family shouldn't be short of money, right?"
After hearing Ronald's question, Patricia explained generously:
"Of course there is no shortage of money."
"But this matter actually involves the emerging nobles. On the issue of rising."
Ronald paused for a moment:
"Emerging nobles?"
Patricia nodded with certainty:
"Yes, emerging nobles."
"Because of His Majesty's various reforms, a new noble has risen in the country. A group of new aristocrats who are good at doing business and controlling money. As a result, issues related to the competition for various interests have also begun to arise." "But
you also know Ronald."
"Our Nicklaus family is not just about status. Nobles, the swordsmanship of the mysterious side is a very dangerous and important thing."
After hearing this, Ronald also understood the actual situation:
"So with the rise of these new nobles, special nobles like you also began to respond, Don’t even dare to hire servants you don’t trust?”
Patricia confirmed Ronald’s guess:
“After all, times are different from the past.”
“Not only is the form of the world changing, many things that used to be able to The things we use are now facing obsolescence. If we want to continue to survive, people like us must also think about how to deal with it." "...
"
Looking at Patricia, she looked emotional.
Ronald could probably understand how the girl was feeling now.
As strong men on the mysterious side and great nobles in the secular world, when faced with this change in the times, they are impacted from many aspects, and it is reasonable to have such a reaction.
After walking in silence for a while, Patricia suddenly said:
"By the way, Ronald."
"I remember that you have cooperated with the [Ginkgo Business Alliance]?" "
From a personal point of view, I suggest you make contact with them. This should be quite beneficial to you." "
..."
Suddenly hearing Patricia's suggestion, Ronald's mind turned to another aspect.
——Meteorites.
A commercial organization like the [Ginkgo Leaf Business Alliance] must be responsible for buying and selling many types of goods.
Then use the meteorites needed for "Almagest" yourself.
Can it be obtained from this commercial organization?
This is a large chamber of commerce with a mysterious background. You should be able to collect meteorites and the like, right?
On the other side, Patricia also noticed Ronald's contemplation at this moment.
"Ronald, what did you think of?"
Ronald answered naturally:
"Because of the magic problem, I want to buy a meteorite now."
"The ginkgo biloba you mentioned, they should be able to find it there. ?"
Patricia's eyes froze:
"Meteorite..."
"To be honest, I don't know much about this kind of thing?" "
But with the capabilities of a business organization like Ginkgo Leaf, they will definitely be able to do it if you need it. Got it."
Ronald smiled gratefully:
"Patricia, thank you."
Patricia waved her hand nonchalantly:
"It's nothing, I just mentioned it casually."
"Springs In fact, there are limitations in all aspects, and I also thought it would be more convenient for you, so I said this."
Ronald immediately added:
"Maybe so, but this is really important to me."
"..."
While chatting like this, the two walked for a long time before the journey of 'seeing off guests' came to an end.
And on the eve of farewell.
Ronald then hurriedly took out the gift he had prepared a long time ago.
A book wrapped in oil paper.
"Ah, that's right."
"And this."
"I wanted to give it to you before, but I didn't find any suitable opportunity."
Looking at what Ronald handed over, Patricia was a little confused:
" This is...?"
Ronald immediately replied:
"A gift, this is the gift I prepared for you."
"Today is my first visit, I can't come empty-handed, right?"
"..."
Hearing Ronald Patricia was stunned for a moment.
But she quickly came to her senses, and then reached out to take Ronald's gift.
"Ronald, I'm very happy."
"Thank you very much for the gift."
Patricia said without opening the package.
Holding Ronald's gift in one hand, the girl turned and walked towards her home.
For Patricia.
The important thing about a gift is who gave it and why.
As for value...
she didn't really care.
(End of chapter)