Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1192 - 1186: Just in Time!

The lighting conditions in the castle are actually quite poor.

Even in broad daylight, ample lighting is required to illuminate the place, so as not to make the environment too somber.

Especially after Ronald spoke those words, the atmosphere in the banquet hall instantly became more subdued. The castle servants helping here even felt as if they couldn't breathe.

—This was not an illusion.

The people attending this banquet were almost all holders of the original texts, powerful figures.

After these strong individuals experienced intense emotional fluctuations simultaneously, even a slight release of their inherently aggressive magic power could exert a real sense of pressure on ordinary people.

"Cough, cough, cough—"

At this moment, Bapulor let out a few light coughs.

Breaking the oppressive air with his voice and relieving the ordinary people in the castle, he then turned to Ronald and said:

"Ronald, over the past hundreds of years, we indeed had plans to summon a great entity and have made numerous attempts."

"But everything must be prioritized."

"As of now, amidst the intense changes in the world, we do not believe it is appropriate to act rashly. Therefore, the focus of all casters has shifted toward exploring this path."

Bapulor explained their thoughts in a very tactful manner.

However, among the cultist magicians present, there were evidently also those with a more proactive character.

"Let's just get to the point," a male civil servant said eagerly with a smile, "I'm quite satisfied with my current life. If we were to summon a great entity immediately, my satisfaction would definitely disappear."

Just after the male civil servant finished speaking, the female cultist magician who had previously warned Bapulor from the tower spire immediately summarized the discussion:

"So, Mr. Ronald."

"The behavior you're worried about is definitely not going to happen in the current [Runic Kingdom]."

"..."

Ronald glanced over the dining table; the cultist magicians present expressed great confidence in this information.

Only in Bapulor's eyes was there a trace of serious contemplation and concern.

Thus, Ronald threw out another heavy piece of information:

"Let me clarify again, the place where I obtained this intelligence was from the former agents of [Entelder]."

This time, the cultist magicians in the banquet hall could no longer remain calm and confident as they did before.

They knew very well that the agents of [Entelder] were of the world's highest caliber. Even though that nation has now vanished, having come into contact with these 'refugees' within the [Runic Kingdom], the cultist magicians were also aware of these individuals' capabilities.

If the information really came from these people, then it's absolutely not something that can be laughed off.

"..."

In the silence, gazes were exchanged among the cultist magicians.

None of them spoke, yet they reached a consensus in advance.

There are two major cities in the eastern part of the [Runic Kingdom], namely [Jokaira] and [Nurdan], and the civil servant responsible for that area—Grey—is coincidentally not at the banquet site right now.

On the other side, seeing the cultist magicians communicating with their eyes.

Ronald waited for a few seconds before he spoke to continue driving the topic:

"So—you all have an idea now?"

It was still the previous female cultist magician who provided an answer:

"Mr. Ronald, the one among us managing the eastern cities is Grey, and he hasn't been in [Joluno] city recently."

The cultist magician gave an explanation.

At this moment, Patricia was right beside Ronald, softly reminding him:

"Grey is referred to by the Investigation Bureau as the Great Flame Calamity."

"He specializes in using a kind of heart-polluting Evil Flame Magic, one of the highest-level original text holders among the cultist magicians. Especially since Grey has a violent and dominant personality, with an extreme sense of vengeance, as long as he appears within monitoring range, the Investigation Bureau will immediately take corresponding measures."

Ronald nodded in thanks to Patricia, then turned his gaze to Bapulor:

"Bapulor, what do you think of this Grey?"

"Grey, huh, that guy is very adept at fighting…" Bapulor answered without hesitation, but after the first sentence, he fell into thought, and it took some time before he spoke again, "To be honest, he actually isn't quite satisfied with some of my actions."

"But under our collective interests, he shouldn't do anything too outlandish…"

Had it been someone else providing such an answer, Ronald would surely have believed it.

—But these are cultist magicians.

Considering the strange thinking of these people, Ronald couldn't trust them, so he continued to press:

"Let's not rely on 'should'."

"When it comes to such dangerous matters, only truly confirmed information can be trusted."

Hearing this, Bapulor looked troubled.

If this were in the past, as the leader of the cultist magicians, he could do whatever he wished with his subordinates without any issues.

But now it's different.

He is now a leader of a nation, and Grey is also an important administrative official. From the organization to the state, many things are considered, and Bapulor wouldn't act rashly due to his status.

Or rather, precisely because he is Bapulor, things have become exceedingly cumbersome.

Were it someone not as 'dedicated' as him occupying this position, they likely could have taken swift, decisive action against Grey.

"You're saying…"

Under these circumstances, Bapulor prepared to give Ronald an explanation.

However, he only managed to begin his words.

Clap—

A light sound accompanied by two footsteps came from the doorway of the banquet hall.

Raising their heads, the diners saw a young girl appearing there, followed by a man with a grim expression.

"Father, why didn't you call me for lunch?"

The newcomer was none other than Siesta, who had disappeared in [Waterfall City]!

And with Ronald's perception ability, he immediately realized that the man behind Siesta was also an original text holder.

Presumably, this should be one of the seven top civil servants among the cultist magicians.

"Oh? Ronald!"

At this moment, Siesta spotted Ronald sitting at the dining table.

The cultist magician girl was completely unconcerned with the conflicts left behind in [Entelder]. A look of surprise and delight appeared on her face, and she immediately dashed towards Ronald:

"Ronald, you must have come here looking for me!"

"Perfect timing, perfect timing!"

"I recently finished an incredible work and was looking for someone to show it off to!"

Clang—

Unfortunately, Siesta wasn't able to fulfill her wish.

Because, at that moment.

Patricia stood up immediately, blocking the way between Siesta and Ronald, her longsword pointing directly at the cultist magician:

"Halt your steps, don't approach my friend so carelessly!"

"..."

Siesta paused her steps, looking at Patricia's resolute stance, her expression almost on the verge of tears:

"Patricia, didn't we become friends in [Gride]?"

"Put away that dangerous thing, quickly."