Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1162 - 1156: Amiable Conversation

"..."

Dealing with the original text holder.

Even if it isn't a battle, there's always various troublesome matters to face.

Though I have clearly subdued the warden, he still confidently adopts this attitude, which is inevitably frustrating.

As for now...

In Ronald's mind, there are two paths to choose from.

The first is to escape using the magic potion that Heloise left behind for him, and see if the truth serum gets the warden to speak; the second is to seek help from the hidden Gwendolin, whose exaggerated mind-reading abilities might also yield information directly.

However, the problem is that both methods have risks.

The truth serum is highly destructive to the human brain, and if it has no effect on the warden, then his brain will undoubtedly be ruined; as for relying on Gwendolin... Ronald hesitates to trust this guy's interpretations!

"..."

Ronald looked at the warden, and after much thought, decided to boldly attempt a plan:

"Mr. Bach, this is the choice you made, don't blame me."

The warden replied calmly:

"Ronald, give it up."

"Once my spell takes effect, it creates a set of forced rules that even I cannot interfere with, it's impossible for you to break it."

"Now, negotiating with me is the only solution."

"Forced rules that even I cannot interfere with..."

Upon hearing this, Ronald raised an eyebrow.

He was ready to summon the original text and use the [Precession] spell to reverse the warden's time, thereby questioning the warden before he could impose rules on me, and thus obtain intelligence.

But this one statement made Ronald cautious.

--Forced rules that even I cannot interfere with.

The effect of this spell likely involves deeper secrets.

Even if the warden's own time is reversed, the surrounding time would not reverse, and the spell's effect would likely not be undone.

"In that case, let's give it a try."

So, Ronald escaped with the truth serum magic potion.

The liquid in the bottle was nearly depleted, certainly not enough for two doses, so Ronald simply poured all of it into the warden.

"..."

Ronald tentatively asked:

"Your name?"

Under the potion's effects, the warden's eyes became glassy, and he lost all self-awareness before immediately responding:

"I cannot reveal any information under coercive measures."

"..."

"Tsk--"

Ronald clicked his tongue.

Such an outcome was expected, but not being able to readily obtain information was indeed disappointing.

Immediately after, Ronald waited a while.

Once he confirmed the word spirit magic interval had passed, he summoned the original text and chanted the incantation:

"From starting with the relationship of the entire earth and sky, construct our cognition!"

[Precession] activated.

The warden, who had originally been rendered unable to control his drooling by the potion, immediately reverted to his original state under the spell's control, returning to his initial appearance.

As the spell's effect ended, the warden's eyes flashed with a trace of confusion, and Ronald swiftly activated the word spirit:

"Tell me the whereabouts of Heloise, or the movements of those coming here from [Graid]!"

The warden's eyes widened, and he immediately replied under the spirit's control:

"I cannot reveal any information under coercive measures."

"..."

"Ronald, did you just use the spell to reverse Bach's time?"

Faced with such a result, Ronald was speechless.

Meanwhile, Patricia, who had watched the whole process, waited until confirming Ronald had no follow-up actions before she finally spoke:

"You haven't let anyone else know about this spell, have you?"

Patricia's tone was filled with concern.

She clearly understood the significance and importance of such a spell, hence sought to remind Ronald to remain vigilant.

Faced with the swordsman girl's attitude, Ronald naturally replied immediately:

"Don't worry, Patricia, this spell is quite limiting, and most importantly, it can only be effective on the same object once. Besides, given my current abilities, no one would trouble me over this."

Upon hearing Ronald's assurance, Patricia nodded:

"I was overthinking it then."

"Uh..." At this moment, the warden lying on the ground broke free from the word spirit's control.

He opened his eyes, and looked somewhat bewildered at Ronald and Patricia in front of him.

Although the spell's effect to prevent revealing information hadn't disappeared, the warden's memories reverted to the state before the three of them had met, along with his body's time.

Thus, in his view, he just felt a powerful caster approaching the city.

Resulting in a blink of an eye,

He found himself back on the flower store's second floor with a man and woman standing before him.

"Patricia!"

The warden quickly surveyed his surroundings and, upon recognizing Patricia despite her distracted hair color, grew excited.

With his own inexplicable change and sudden appearance of Nicholas in front of him.

From any angle, this pointed to [Graid]'s pursuers coming to deal with him!

Clap--

Ronald immediately clamped the warden's mouth.

At the same time, he stuffed the magic spell back into the original text holder's mouth.

After experiencing the failure of two 'inquiries', Ronald abandoned the idea of forcing the person through coercion, intending to 'have a proper chat' instead.

When the warden's time reversed, the disputes they had previously generated disappeared as well.

"Mr. Bach, first, let me tell you, there's no need for us to engage in conflict. As long as you tell me some information, everything will be fine..."

Ronald calmly and gently explained the situation.

Once the warden understood the situation, he willingly loosened his grip, allowing the other party the freedom to converse.

"..."

"I understand the general situation."

Regaining his freedom, the warden cautiously looked at Ronald.

This time, because the conversation was entirely dominated by Ronald, he constantly absorbed information, resulting in a much more relaxed tone:

"However, Ronald, since you encountered difficulties with my spell, you should understand my predicament."

"I've made such a request for the sake of my progression."

The opposition in their gazes remained.

But having endured two setbacks, Ronald chose to speak conciliatorily this time:

"Of course, I understand this."

"Therefore, concerning Lumil, I hope you'll explain what exactly you intend to do with her."

"..."

The warden pondered for a while before finally responding:

"Her physique is very special, more capable than ordinary humans at adapting to Magic Power storage. So I've selected her to fulfill a special transaction spell from the original text, injecting Magic Power into her body, nurturing for a stronger future."

"And now, the time has come."

"If I don't complete this transaction, my future, my advancement on the mystical path will be hindered."