Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1190 - 1184: Farewell to Bapulor

Ronald originally didn't want to meet Bapulor again.

For this cult magician, whose stance was opposed but who had once fought alongside him, Ronald couldn't possibly support Bapulor's ideas, but he also didn't intend to proactively fight against him.

After all, under the constraints of emotion and reality, having no further interaction was theoretically the best scenario.

However, things didn't develop in the direction Ronald hoped for.

Given the current situation in the Rune Kingdom, the most direct and simplest choice to quickly and efficiently address the current problem was to go directly to Bapulor.

So Ronald convinced himself to meet this cult magician once more.

"..."

Ronald flew through the air with Heloyce and Patricia.

Ghosn City was indeed a real metropolis; even disregarding the Rune Kingdom's lagging development standards, its land area was also top-notch in the world.

Looking down from the sky.

Ronald could clearly see the obvious dividing line within the city.

Old and stable houses lined the streets, and after a certain distance, new buildings were rebuilt.

Ronald wasn't unfamiliar with this kind of scene in other places.

But to see such an exaggerated construction speed like the Rune Kingdom, it was indeed the first time.

Especially with Ronald's amazing perception.

Even while flying, he could feel the frequent magic fluctuations below from far away.

Even after being here for just a day, he had to admit the success of the cult magicians.

They have indeed changed the city and its people; everything has become entirely different from the past.

If they arrived here a few months later...

Ronald had ample reason to believe this place might really become a city entirely belonging to casters.

Heloyce also noticed this.

Having known Ronald well, she didn't even turn her head to observe, but directly asked what was on Ronald's mind:

"Ronald, this kind of development in Ghosn City, do you think it's good or bad?"

"This..." Ronald hesitated.

Reason told him that judgments should be based on facts; imposing one's stereotypes onto unsuitable situations would result in nothing but absurd conclusions.

Thus, he finally said:

"Heloyce, I can't rush to a conclusion."

"But one thing is clear—I don't like the way this city looks now. The cult magicians' rule, outdated systems, and people's pursuit of power, these things together hardly seem likely to produce good results."

Heloyce's tone was somewhat surprised:

"Given all this, you still don't dare to conclude?"

"Because I believe in human potential." Ronald replied to Heloyce. At that moment, he remembered a saying he liked very much and brought it up, "Human wisdom can overcome even these difficulties."

As soon as Ronald spoke, Patricia immediately supported:

"Ronald, that's well said."

"If even people themselves give up, that's when there's truly no hope. From the Dark Age til now, all changes around us have been walked through step by step by people, haven't they?"

Due to different backgrounds and perceptions, the three had varying views on the Ghosn City below.

In such cases, Heloyce didn't refute but quietly said:

"Believing like this isn't bad either."

"..."

Ronald's flying spell speed was definitely quick.

In just a few words of conversation, Bapulor's location was already in sight.

—It was a castle.

—A castle built long ago, with historical traces left in every corner.

This used to be the royal castle of the Rune Kingdom's ruler.

It's now also the headquarters of the cult magicians on this land.

But contrary to the surrounding area, the cult magicians, known for their aggressive policies, hadn't made any renovations here. Except for spells and barriers used for defense, this place mostly retained its original appearance.

"..."

Ronald raised his eyebrows.

When did this group of cult magicians develop a concept of preserving monuments?

He didn't think a city from a backward region could hide anything worth the cult magicians' efforts to protect; the scene he saw could only be interpreted from some inexplicable angles.

Bapulor's behind him, Heloyce patted Ronald's arm.

The girl, with enhanced vision, saw a familiar figure at the main tower of the castle and thus reminded:

"Ronald, that guy is waiting for us."

Ronald looked over—it was indeed Bapulor.

This cult magician leader was also a world-class original holder. Ronald and his companions hadn't concealed their actions upon approaching, so Bapulor naturally sensed them.

Thus, this actual ruler of the country ascended the tower.

With a joyful expression of reuniting with friends, he welcomed Ronald and the others landing from the air.

But beneath this apparent welcome.

Before the three landed, Patricia advised Ronald and Heloyce:

"Be careful afterward."

"Among the people below are the corpse cult prototype Dian, Black Song Farso, and Misun the foul walker. These guys are all cult magicians with considerable fame worldwide, and all are original holders."

Bapulor was followed by four people, and Patricia recognized three.

Heloyce then added:

"These guys are the seven cult magician civil servants governing the Rune Kingdom; indeed, caution is necessary."

Ronald's expression immediately turned serious.

It was morning, a time when administrative personnel needed to handle the work accumulated overnight, definitely one of the busiest times of the day.

Yet under such circumstances, Bapulor still managed to gather manpower and draw four civil servants to his side.

This was to ensure his safety.

Also, to be cautious of Ronald, his 'old friend.'

"..."

Their gazes interchanged, and the distance silently continued closing.

In just a few breaths of time, Ronald controlled the spell to descend, aiming directly at the tower's peak.

Below, Bapulor's expression remained radiant.

Noticing Ronald's action, he jumped up to the most suitable spot on the tower to welcome them:

"Ronald, it's been so long since we last met!"

"..."

Bapuror enthusiastically greeted them, but Ronald had no intention of interacting.

He simply stood firmly upon reaching the top, then immediately asked:

"Bapuror, let me ask you."

"Do you know someone named Gwendolin?"