Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1185 - 1179: Smashing the Tavern and Arresting the Suspects

In broad daylight, the three of Ronald arrived at the south of [Giorno] city.

Although the city's functional divisions have blurred due to the evil cult magicians, seeing markets and numerous workshops every few streets,

it was clear this used to be [Giorno]'s trading spot.

Considering this city is the center of the entire [Runey Kingdom], saying it's the nation's commercial hub is definitely not an exaggeration.

Blood-spotted butterflies fluttered in the air.

In this part of town, they were still a uniquely eye-catching sight.

However, the people here were mostly cautious; even if some were intrigued, they'd at most inquire about selling intentions rather than seize directly.

Eventually, guided by the blood-spotted butterflies, Ronald and his two companions stopped at the entrance of a tavern.

"A tavern…"

"These folks, adhering strictly to their former work style in this aspect."

Heloise remarked, and then explained to the two beside her:

"The agents' workplaces essentially need to meet one of two criteria: a hub of intelligence circulation or interaction with pivotal figures, hence taverns, banquets, and theaters are our most frequented places."

"Though the nation they served has vanished, they've not forgotten the inherited operational habits at all."

"Such places do bring reasonable convenience."

Ronald agreed with a nod, and then stepped forward, waving his hand toward the tavern in front.

Boom——

Violent magic fluctuations erupted with his waving motion.

The originally well-functioning two-story tavern was immediately blown away half of its wooden structure by Ronald's spell. In the exposed rooms behind, the diverse group of people inside the tavern were almost all petrified by the sudden change.

——In fact.

——Ronald precisely controlled his actions.

He appeared to have torn the tavern apart with a spell, but no one stood in the damaged areas. Though many near the broken spots had debris skim the edge of their clothes or noses in peril.

People around the streets also witnessed everything firsthand.

Sharp-eyed individuals especially understood the implications.

Ronald, exercising such terrifying power, could still precisely control every spell detail, avoiding harming anyone.

Such a caster, there might be none another like him in the entire city!

"..."

Silence briefly followed.

In the tavern's first-floor business area, the bartender at the counter laid down his cup.

He was one of the few not frightened by the spell inside.

Now, the bartender stepped out from the tavern debris's shadows taking responsibility.

"Ha——so it's you, Oborlek."

This time, it was Heloise who first spoke, evidently recognizing the handsome bartender and quite familiar:

"Lalayeh and his [Entrode] are gone, and you're not considering laying low, but rather to provoke me?"

"..."

Facing Heloise's mockery.

Oborlek, the bartender, remained unmoved.

He first wiped his hands with a towel and replied calm:

"Heloise, while muddling through in this city, I've not provoked you at all. Bringing your man inexplicably to fight is clearly unsuitable, isn't it?"

Upon hearing the call, Heloise clung to Ronald, acting completely reliant:

"What, can't bring my man along! Go find one yourself if you can!"

Having stated her stance, Heloise continued:

"Oborlek, I warn you, don't pretend with me here!"

"Since you're eyeing the original text I hold, come try taking it straightforwardly!"

"..."

Faced with Heloise's confrontational shout, Agent named Oborlek stiffened somewhat. Yet he didn't follow Heloise's pace but continued himself:

"Heloise, I believe there's been a misunderstanding."

"I've indeed gathered and managed former comrades, but plotting your original text… Before today, I didn't even know you were in this city."

Heloise retorted:

"If you knew my whereabouts earlier, you'd likely have come knocking long ago. Oborlek…"

"Mr. Oborlek!"

While Heloise and Oborlek were verbally exchanging blows.

A scantily clad beautiful young girl suddenly rushed out from behind in the tavern, immediately kneeling before Oborlek.

"I'm sorry, it's all my fault!"

"I heard Ms. Heloise possesses an unclaimed original text, seemingly in the [Runey Kingdom]. Just coinciding with the opening House election recently made me greedy, thus ordered others to investigate Ms. Heloise's whereabouts!"

Pow——

Without hesitation, Oborlek slapped the girl kneeling before him.

Sending her sprawling, he then raised his right hand in knife-hand posture and thrust it toward her throat:

"Since you've broken the oath, die now!"

It seemed Oborlek was about to publicly execute a subordinate.

But at the final moment, Oborlek's descending palm abruptly halted in mid-air.

In a blink.

Due to exerting his utmost strength, Oborlek's face flushed red.

But unfortunately, his descending palm couldn't move anymore, as if clamped by an invisible vice in the air, unable to move according to his will.

The cause of this was naturally Ronald.

With just an ordinary control spell, Ronald subdued the absolutely not weak Oborlek with overwhelming dominance.

Ronald didn't think this 'hasty' act should continue, promptly intervening.

After this happened,

Even Heloise looked at Ronald incredulously.

She knew her man had grown significantly stronger but didn't expect such a ridiculous level. Knowing Oborlek's strength from past dealings, she was aware he was formidable.

At [Grade], regular elite investigators wouldn't match him.

Yet this was a caster.

Ronald could so effortlessly control him!

Exchanging glances with Ronald, seeing his amusement in his gaze, Heloise quickly adjusted her expression, then looked again at the immobilized Oborlek with heightened tone:

"Oborlek, you think here's [Entrode]!"

"Haphazardly kill a scapegoat and completely clear yourself from matters… There's no such good thing in this world!"