Lord of the Mysteries

Cherwood Borough, outside the Coim Company.

When Klein alighted from the carriage, he looked around as if he had never been here before, as though everything had a strong sense of novelty.

In fact, he wasn’t a stranger to the area. He knew that opposite the street was the Gardeley department store where the middle-class enjoyed patronizing, and that there was a shop not far away that was famous for its specialty Desi pies.

He had once spent a considerable amount of time here waiting for Doragu Gale, to tail him so as to obtain evidence to his acts of adultery!

Retracting his gaze, Klein walked towards the Coim Company with Richardson. Ma’am Mary and her lady’s maid were already waiting there.

In the relatively conservative Loen Kingdom, a lady’s servant had to be of the same sex; otherwise, it would result in nasty gossip, affecting her social relationships and marriage. Therefore, even though Ma’am Mary’s lady’s maid needed to play the role of her secretary to a certain extent, with her understanding societal etiquette, commercial knowledge, and having a certain level of negotiation skill, all she could do was select from women with good education or with relevant working experience without considering any men.

Similarly, gentlemen needed to have valets and commercial secretaries of the same sex.

Of course, even so, there were always people who couldn’t rein themselves in and engaged in immoral acts. Every year, there were cases of servants and their employers having relations. Amongst them, the maids were mostly the victims. They were either cheated, forced, or enticed to become the male employer’s lover. When they were eventually discovered, they would be fired, losing their jobs. Then, their reputation would be destroyed, making them ineligible options for servants again. Many a time, they had to become prostitutes.

“Good afternoon, Dwayne.” Ma’am Mary welcomed him with a smile.

Klein bowed and said, “Good afternoon, Ma’am. It really is a flourishing area.”

Such a topic was roughly equivalent to talking about the weather.

After Mary exchanged pleasantries with him, she led Dwayne Dantès through the Coim Company’s entrance and said with a smile, “Later, there will be professionals giving you an explanation as they show you around.

“After about half an hour, head on up. I’ve prepared a buffet and invited a few friends in different circles.”

Friends in different circles… This is her trying to expand my social circle… Very sincere! Klein nodded slightly and said, “As someone not from the area, I always look forward to knowing more friends, having just come to Backlund.”

“No, you’re nothing like that. If I had the liberty of saying it, you’re a true Backlund gentleman who has received excellent education,” Ma’am Mary replied politely.

passed through the door and entered the reception area which had excellent lighting. A stocky

Sammer. He is our Coim Company’s

I know him… Klein looked at Luke and

Sammer was a rather staid, professional gentleman. He enjoyed machinery and was a very gentlemanly person at banquets. He didn’t belittle the poor detective who had yet to make a name for himself, not

is my friend, Dwayne Dantès. He’s interested in anthracite and high-quality charcoal. Help me give him a detailed explanation,”

Dantès, this is the Coim Company’s headquarters… We have long-term agreements with several anthracite mines…

unperturbed expression as he listened to

the second floor

of food were randomly placed on them, with mainly

in, Dwayne Dantès was introduced

Reporter Mike Joseph from the Daily Observer. This is an excellent surgeon, Dr. Aaron Ceres. In Backlund, you will often

the two gentlemen, the corners of his

wife. Hmm, why does that sound wrong… As Klein lampooned, he patiently waited for Mary to introduce Dwayne Dantès to the two

cold and reserved

took out his name card and handed it over with a

mind me advertising,

me. Be it the Daily Observer or the Tussock Times, I can provide you

spoke, Mike winked, indicating that he

identification documents… Why didn’t you mention the discount price s to Sherlock Moriarty

always had

to Aaron and handed another

recently ill and recovered only recently. I’m very aware of how

a surgeon, so I believe you wouldn’t wish to meet me that much.” Despite saying

to meet you. I even wish to join the party of your child’s birth… Klein mumbled, deliberately leading the conversation to the field of medicine and having a good conversation with Mike and

making it unusable for even one more attempt. As for Sherlock Moriarty, it was difficult for him to openly

made the godfather of a particular Snake of Mercury; after all, we are all believers of the Goddess…

skillfully held himself back without appearing overly passionate on their first meeting. After a simple chat, he was introduced

forget to get some food and water, making him appear to easily adapt himself to the