Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1193 - 1187: Nobody Said There Was a Rule, Right?

Among the casters present, Patricia had the sharpest view of Xiesta.

Because her interactions with this cultist girl were very limited.

It was during the Wizard's attack on [Springs] near Barrier Mountain, where a battle took place near the docks.

Undoubtedly — at that time, Xiesta left an extremely poor impression.

So now, when this person displayed such an attitude, Patricia immediately reacted, not wanting her to get close to Ronald at all.

Instantly, Patricia spoke with a stern tone:

"I never considered you a friend; take back your strange statement!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Xiesta frowned.

She glanced at Patricia, who aimed a sword at her, and then looked around at the situation in the banquet hall.

Xiesta was very sure.

No one was interested here — or rather, they had no plans to intervene. Among such people was her own father, Bapulor.

"Fine, if I don't go, then I don't go..."

With a flash in her eyes, Xiesta quickly changed her attitude, turning away like a little girl aggrieved.

Then she took the people behind her and sat at the cultist's side, continuing to Patricia:

"Whatever you want me to do, I'll listen. Don't be so harsh on me."

"..."

Patricia simply didn't want to bother with this person.

After seeing Xiesta obediently sit down, she also sat back beside Ronald.

As for Xiesta's conversation... 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Patricia had no intention of acknowledging her, leaving Xiesta on the other side.

At this time, Bapulor, the leader on the cultist side, resumed the discussion:

"Alright, let's get back to business."

"Ronald, I know you're very concerned about the current situation of this country. But actually, our management effect here is quite good. Not only has the national death rate been steadily decreasing, but the happiness index survey results are also very good."

"And as for the matter regarding the Great Being, it is actually our internal problem. Even if you come to ask, we wouldn't possibly..."

Bapulor started talking eloquently.

From a purely professional perspective, this guy still loves his work, and his ability in managing the country shows effort, with layers of speeches prepared for such occasions.

But at this moment, Ronald's attention was no longer on him.

Because, with the appearance of Xiesta, Ronald realized something possibly very important.

That was back in [Entelrode].

Under the circumstances of that time, Xiesta was undoubtedly the central figure leading the cultist activities within [Entelrode]. The arrival of the Great Being had an undeniable connection with this person.

So, is there a possibility —

After settling in the [Rooney Kingdom] and starting activities as Bapulor's child, would Xiesta follow her previous trains of thought and attempt to summon the Great Being again?

With this thought emerging, Ronald's gaze locked onto Xiesta.

"Xiesta, do you know someone named Gwendolin?"

"..."

In an instant, Xiesta opposite widened her eyes.

She seemed completely unprepared to hear this name from Ronald, and alongside surprise and confusion, a trace of delight appeared in her eyes.

Soon after, Xiesta stood up excitedly:

"Ronald, where did you hear that name! Did you encounter something particularly strange?"

This charade was really her doing!

With Xiesta's intense reaction, any caster present couldn't miss the clues.

The expressions of other cultists became subtle.

As Xiesta's father and the actual ruler of this country, Bapulor's face showed particular pressure.

Unable to wait for Ronald and Xiesta to converse, Bapulor cut in midway:

"Xiesta, are you conducting a summoning ritual in [Choruno]?"

"Didn't I say that such actions do not suit our current situation, and all related experiments need to be temporarily halted!"

The scolding from her father was evidently more effective than others.

Even if Xiesta's mind was quite twisted, under Bapulor's stern reproach, she 'obediently' lowered her head:

"Father, I'm actually quite obedient."

"Mainly, Uncle Grey was very interested in my experience in [Waterfall City]. Later, at his invitation, I helped him with summoning experiment trials."

At this point, Xiesta realized she violated the ban.

Thus, after placing a large portion of the blame on Grey, she solemnly assured:

"Moreover, I promise!"

"We only conducted some very preliminary experiments, and the true large-scale spell experiment hasn't been initiated. So, in terms of actual action, I have not truly conducted a summoning ritual."

"..."

Unlike Bapulor, Ronald didn't care about Xiesta's personal feelings.

So before the father and daughter could start arguing, Ronald stepped in and asked Xiesta:

"Since that's the case, let's talk about something else."

"Xiesta, tell me, what's the deal with Gwendolin, how did you guys bring her about?"

Upon hearing this, the girl's expression changed.

Xiesta clearly didn't want to elaborate on the issue, but under the gaze of everyone around, she had no other choice.

"I should have had lunch outside..."

Muttering under her breath, Xiesta finally spoke:

"Alright, alright, I'll say it all, isn't that enough!"

"In short, to prepare for future actual summoning, Uncle Grey and I decided that conducting some preparatory research would definitely yield significant effects. So, throughout the month, we engaged in research under certain conditions..."

Luo An directly interrupted Xiesta's long-winded momentum:

"Xiesta, first tell us what's going on with Gwendolin?"

"..."

"To summon the Great Being, there must be a suitable vessel. So, we gathered some volunteers who willingly offered help, testing human physiological changes under various conditions."

"And Gwendolin was the particularly perfect subject among them."

"..."

A vessel for the Great Being's arrival.

And an exceptionally successful sample at that.

Upon hearing this from Xiesta, Ronald even felt a tad embarrassed.

Because it seemed that the information Gwendolin had provided was largely truthful, and his prior assumptions had been overly harsh.

But at this moment, a voice without an apparent source echoed in the banquet hall:

"Um, I would also like to clarify something."

"..."

Ronald's expression shifted; it was Gwendolin's voice!

Then, with a subtle tone, the voice continued:

"No one ever stipulated that a ritual must be completed for the Great Being to truly descend, right?"

"Seeing such an excellent body, taking it for an early test drive isn't too much, is it?"