Having a beautiful girl accompany you in a luxurious carriage while sipping coffee and enjoying the scenery along the banks of the Rosé River is truly delightful.
As an ordinary math teacher back on Earth, Mr. Huang never experienced anything like this.
In the modern world, people are too competitive, and it's hard to stand out!
Charlotte chatted with Anne while also taking the time to cultivate his Blood Glory technique. Perhaps it was the relaxed environment that provided some special benefit. As they passed by the Lantern Tower, built in memory of the Old Man with the Lantern, the blood vortex in Charlotte's left leg suddenly trembled slightly, and a Blood Rune quietly formed...
Charlotte couldn't help but smile, thinking, "Great, I finally mastered the rune for Agility Technique."
He felt as if his entire body had become lighter, but he didn't want to jump around like a frog in front of Anne to test his new ability.
Suppressing his excitement, he maintained a calm demeanor and continued to accompany Anne as they admired the scenery, occasionally stopping to explore some of the unique shops along the way.
If it weren't for the threat of the Evil God, the upcoming duel, and the grudge with the Fiery Horse Detective Agency, this kind of life would be the favorite of a laid-back time traveler.
The ambition that had stirred in Charlotte during his escape was now somewhat diminished by this tranquil atmosphere.
After dropping Anne off at Golgia University—her carriage was still parked at the school—Charlotte returned to No. 58, Elysian Garden Street, by dusk.
Charlotte specifically asked Mrs. Nancy if she would be returning home.
Mrs. Nancy replied that she could stay on-site, only needing half a day off each week.
Charlotte, being a modern man, sharply picked up on something and asked, "Mrs. Nancy, do you have any family to take care of?"
Mrs. Nancy, slightly embarrassed, replied, "I have a son."
Charlotte inquired, "Is he still in school?"
Mrs. Nancy's expression dimmed as she said, "He dropped out more than half a year ago."
Charlotte smiled and said, "I'm short a little errand boy; why not have your son help me with some tasks?"
Mrs. Nancy was overjoyed and expressed her gratitude repeatedly. After confirming that Charlotte wouldn't be going out, she drove the carriage away from No. 58, Elysian Garden Street to move her belongings.
Charlotte wasn't worried that the newly hired coachman wouldn't return; the carriage service provided a guarantee, and as a high-ranking officer in the City Patrol Army, his own cases would certainly be handled with high efficiency. The patrol forces from other districts would also cooperate since this was an "internal matter."
Once alone, Charlotte could no longer contain himself. He went to the yard and activated the Agility Technique rune. With a light leap, he jumped seven or eight meters high.
This height was quite astonishing, comparable to certain antelopes known for their jumping ability.
Charlotte bent his body and quickly ran around the yard at a speed so fast it was as if his feet didn't touch the ground. In this fantasy world, it felt like he had gained the ability to perform "light footwork."
Charlotte continued practicing the Agility Technique in his yard, growing more satisfied with this ability. The Agility Technique consumed very little Blood Glory energy, allowing him to maintain it almost all day as a fourth-level Transcendent.
Mrs. Nancy soon returned. As a coachman, she didn't have quarters upstairs but found a place in the basement to set up her bed.
Though Charlotte felt a bit uneasy about this, he knew this wasn't Earth. If he let Mrs. Nancy stay upstairs, rumors about him having a fondness for strong female coachmen would quickly spread, possibly even affecting Anne Brittany's impression of him.
Moreover, this kindness wouldn't fundamentally improve Mrs. Nancy's situation—it would only satisfy a minor quirk of a time traveler.
Charlotte wasn't one to indulge in such quirks, so after a moment of unease, he adapted to local customs.
Having a carriage certainly made life more convenient. The next day it rained, and Charlotte rode the carriage to No. 1 Falcon Street, enjoying the rainy scenery outside the window.
Of course, if he didn't have a carriage, he wouldn't have gone to work today.
After all, in Lukavarro District, he was the boss of the City Patrol Army.
Nominally, Charlotte had over 700 people under his command, including more than 100 adventurers he had recruited and over 100 patrol officers brought in by Doberman. The actual number he could mobilize was about 260 to 270 people.
When Charlotte arrived at No. 1 Falcon Street, 190 or so patrol officers were present, with 70 or 80 either on leave or simply absent.
Charlotte knew it wasn't the time to address this issue.
When he initially transferred from the Central Government Office, he received paperwork for 170 or so officers in the Lukavarro District Patrol Army. Although 30 of those positions were "padding," he still had a few spare documents after processing the paperwork for his recruited adventurers.
Charlotte first gave Mrs. Nancy a position in the Patrol Army, but she could only hold the lowest-level position. As a Level 53 Private First Class, her weekly salary was only 35 shillings, not enough to cover her wages, so Charlotte had to make up the difference with 50 shillings from his own pocket.
Ordinary coachmen wouldn't be this expensive, and Charlotte didn't know why Mrs. Nancy was worth so much, but… who cares!?
If she's not satisfactory after the trial period, he can always dismiss her.
Whether private employees or imperial civil servants, no one is irreplaceable. The Falas Empire has no labor protection laws.
Just as he, as a Level One Senior Clerk, a low-ranking noble of the Empire, was still dismissed by Magalú Treller.
Charlotte handled some "official business."
As an outer district, Lukavarro's public security had collapsed, relying mainly on various gangs to maintain a delicate balance. Originally, the patrol forces didn't "actually exist" here, but now that they do, they will inevitably conflict with the existing gangs.
However, for now, aside from Doberman's active efforts, the other patrol officers were merely coasting along, with only a few minor skirmishes and no major incidents.
Doberman had already mapped out the Lukavarro District's gang situation. As an outer district, it was a mix of urban and rural areas, with more than 20 gangs in total, but the five largest ones controlled over 90% of the underground forces in the district.
Charlotte had no interest in these matters and only made a mental note of them. After all, he had enough of his own mess to deal with and couldn't care less about the Patrol Army's "business."
Charlotte spent some time at the Patrol Army office, summoned about a dozen people, and had a small meeting. This was a tactic he had developed during his time as a teacher to deal with troublesome students.
The adventurers he recruited were still thinking about the money he promised, while the patrol officers brought by Doberman were also somewhat anxious, needing reassurance.