Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1168 - 1162: The Escaped Informant

"..."

Facing Ronald's question.

All three chose to remain silent, clearly showing an uncooperative attitude.

And Ronald had just used word spirit magic to stop the fight, so he couldn't use it again immediately.

Thus, he quietly chanted the spell for the [Lie Detector], preparing to interrogate them for information in a more conventional way.

"Sir, I am Noela."

But as it turned out, Ronald didn't need to ask in detail.

Just as he activated the [Lie Detector] spell, a man from among those rescued stepped forward:

"I am very clear about the purpose of these guys' attack; you can just ask me directly!"

Rather than struggling to extract information, Ronald naturally preferred someone to voluntarily inform him, so he immediately nodded, signaling the man to speak:

"Go ahead, and it'd be best if you describe the situation in detail, without too many subjective views."

The man nodded quickly and then began to recount his story:

"Sir, it's like this—I was once an information broker residing in [Springs], mainly working to obtain intelligence from various factions and sell it. For the past few years, I had been operating this way. However, a year ago, things changed. Due to the counter-infiltration operations initiated by [Greed], the spy organizations planted by [Entrode] in Springs were purged. It was then that my work and life changed..."

The man recounted the events in great detail.

As an information broker, he possessed knowledge of many things that ordinary people could never know.

Following the failure of the [Entrode] spy organization, he, who had some crucial information, naturally became a target for other forces.

Having worked for several years as an information broker, Noela was able to maintain his safety by continuing to use his usual strategies.

But on the day the Wizards invaded Barrier Mountain, everything changed.

The large-scale redeployment of investigators and related arrangements by [Greed] drastically changed the situation in Springs, let alone the changes in various private factions.

In this sudden upheaval, the protection he had for himself as an information broker instantly had several gaps.

He knew very well that he couldn't protect himself under such circumstances.

So he decided to flee from [Springs], or even leave [Greed] altogether. It was not until he reached the distant [Runey Kingdom] that he could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Amidst today's world, which is already so obviously fragmented.

Noela didn't think those greedy individuals could chase him down across mountains and seas to follow him here.

Unfortunately, reality often exceeds expectations.

After the fall of the [Entrode] spy organization, some remaining members truly tracked this escaping group all the way to [Runey Kingdom], and stood before Noela.

"..."

The remnants of the [Entrode] spy organization, the long-distance pursuit of intelligence, and encountering them on this special night.

Combining this information.

Ronald also formed a general judgment about the matter, then couldn't help but sigh:

"You've had it tough too..."

Hearing Ronald's sigh, the information broker Noela smiled awkwardly:

"There's nothing tough about it, is there?"

"Since I'm involved, I've long prepared for this day, especially since it's not exactly an honorable trade."

With that one remark, Noela's expression became serious.

He gave Ronald a respectful bow according to the Greed noble etiquette, and then continued:

"Sir, feel free to ask whatever you want."

"For just the favor of saving me from these guys, I won't hide a thing!"

Ronald nodded slightly, then asked:

"Let's start with this—why did they chase you all the way here?"

"A woman, or rather, a spy that used to belong to [Entrode]." Noela replied seriously, "This agent once belonging to the [Entrode] organization holds an original text not yet fully decrypted. These guys, who learned of this information, chased after it all the way here."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Ronald was silent for a moment.

The other casters around were deep in thought because of this news, but Ronald was not among them.

In fact, there was no need for him to keep secrets any longer.

Thus, Ronald spoke directly:

"The woman you mention should be named Heloise, right?"

Noela nodded in acknowledgment, but meanwhile, his gaze wandered over to Patricia.

"Yes, you guessed it completely right."

"Because I hold the latest information on Miss Heloise's activities in [Runey Kingdom], these guys came looking for me."

After saying this, Noela shifted the topic:

"And, sir, you should also be looking for Miss Heloise, right?"

Ronald raised an eyebrow:

"You could guess that too?"

Noela laughed sheepishly, explaining to Patricia beside him:

"It's not hard to guess."

"Because according to what I know, this lady should have a good relationship with Heloise..."

Ronald was also aware of what Noela mentioned.

Because back then, during the period when he and Bapulor were trapped in the [Infinite Negative Domain], it was Patricia who helped Heloise, who was left alone in [Springs].

As an information broker, he couldn't possibly not recognize Nicholas, the strongest swordsman of his time. And considering he had traded with Heloise, it was natural for him to learn about their past.

Drawing conclusions from this information was an effortless task.

Connecting these pieces together, Ronald's expression toward Noela was gentler than before:

"Since you know the whole story, there's no need for me to explain further."

"We do have business with Heloise, but it's not about the original text, rather..."

Clap—clap—clap—

Suddenly, three soft thuds sounded as bodies hit the ground nearby.

Everyone turned to look, and an unexpected scene unfolded before their eyes.

The three casters who had just attacked the information broker had all collapsed to the ground, foaming at the mouth with blood.

They rushed over to check the situation.

In just a few seconds, they had all breathed their last.

These three had chosen to take poison and commit suicide at the same time!

"Ha! Suicide?"

In response to this situation, Ronald let out a derisive laugh:

"Thinking that with this, I can't get you to talk?"

"How naïve and ridiculous!"