Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1198 - 1192: The First Target

"Ronald, how did you find this way!"

Bapulor immediately opened the window and reached out to pull Ronald in.

Before Ronald could respond to this cult magician,

a voice suddenly rang out in the air—

[The first target found is Bapulor! Ronald, please keep up the good work~~]

The usual voice-over was replaced by Gwendolin's voice this time.

Ronald looked around, and after finding nothing unusual, he didn't dwell on it.

"Bapulor, try to see if you can move around after I found you."

Bapulor was a smart man as well.

He stayed obediently in his chamber, waiting for Ronald to find him as soon as the game began, which was enough to prove his quick reaction.

So when Ronald spoke, Bapulor naturally followed the instructions without hesitation.

Thus, the cult magician jumped onto the window ledge.

Bang—

A dull sound appeared at the window.

Bapulor tried to exit from the spot where Ronald entered, but ended up crashing into an invisible wall. The cult magician, unable to cast spells, fell straight back, like a dazed child.

"Pfft—"

Suddenly, a laugh echoed in the surrounding air.

Hearing the sound, Ronald frowned and couldn't help but curse:

"Gwendolin, what on earth do you mean!"

"Bapulor is a companion I found, why can't he move freely?"

In response to Ronald's scolding, Gwendolin's figure appeared in the room.

She was quite adorable after being animated, and at this moment, she burst into laughter because of Bapulor's display, rolling on the floor.

Responding to Ronald's action, she finally stood up, clutching her belly:

"Ronald, I never said that finding your target would release their restraints, did I?"

"..."

Ronald frowned.

Before he could speak, Gwendolin straightened up and spoke first:

"Alright, alright, I know you're not in a good mood."

"But luckily, I am like a parent who dotes on their children, since you complained, I'll give you some privileges."

As her words fell, Gwendolin's voice suddenly vanished.

As always, without leaving a trace.

And in the invisible air, her voice rose again—

[Forget about these cult magicians, Ronald.]

[But if you can find your two little girlfriends, I will allow them to be free from restraints and act freely.]

[With three people searching separately, that's three times the efficiency.]

[This is the greatest favor and privilege—]

"..."

Ronald stood still, absorbing this information.

Meanwhile, Bapulor, who was sprawled on the ground, struggled to get up and then spoke to Ronald again:

"Ronald, it seems like the situation is not too optimistic."

"I originally wanted to help you find the others once freed, but it seems there's no chance for that now."

"It's okay," Ronald said reassuringly, "The fact that you waited here for me to find you already helped a lot."

Upon hearing this, Bapulor looked very proud:

"Of course! After all, we ventured into Barrier Mountain together as comrades!"

But then, this man, who seemed quite out of the ordinary compared to other cult magicians, furrowed his brows again:

"But although I'm cooperative, others may not be."

"Especially my daughter, who is used to being willful, she might really find a place that no one can discover!"

"..."

Ronald looked at Bapulor in front of him, feeling somewhat complicated.

The last time he interacted with this cult magician, Bapulor was no different from the others in terms of their great existence, except he lacked a sense of reverence.

But now Bapulor showed through his actions a resistance to this great existence.

Ronald did not know what happened.

To make this 'pragmatic and loyal' cult magician change so much.

In less than a year,

the things Ronald knew and was used to were constantly changing.

"Then I won't look for Xiesita, since we only need to find six people in this game." With a sigh, Ronald opened up about the plan with Bapulor, "So, Bapulor, do you have any information you can provide me?"

As the man who governs this country, Bapulor naturally had his opinions:

"Time is tight, so I'll speak briefly."

"Among my subordinates, there are several places I can recommend to you. Besides their residences and workplaces in the city, I suggest you check out Night Street, Yang Liu Courtyard, and the Wanderer's Guild, you might gain something."

Ronald heard a familiar name—the Wanderer's Guild.

Come to think of it, it was reasonable for important figures to appear there, as they chose to set up a base there.

"Thank you for the tip, Bapulor."

"If there's a chance... Let's meet again in the future."

Ronald made a simple farewell, then leapt out of the window and left directly outside.

Meanwhile, at the rear,

Bapulor in his animated little figurine form came to the window, watching as Ronald's figure departed.

Bapulor noticed the farewell tone in Ronald's words.

The cult magician felt a bit melancholic.

He truly considered Ronald as a friend, especially after the Renée kingdom established its new order, Bapulor hadn't had a friend like this in a long time, not to mention talking to someone in this capacity.

At this moment, Bapulor suddenly recalled a few coworkers he met upon returning from the 'Infinite Negative Domain' while working at the docks to earn travel money. He rarely smiled at the memory of them.

"..."

On the other side, after jumping from the window, Ronald chose to leave the castle directly.

After the Maze Picture Book transformed the world, many parts of the castle were turned into small and large labyrinths. Ronald, leveraging his previous experience and navigating along the castle walls, managed to avoid many pitfalls and successfully exited through the main gate.

However, even so,

the winding labyrinth still consumed time.

When the game officially started, it was just around lunchtime.

And now... in the city of Héloise, some citizens who had just finished their lunch break were headed fearfully to their work posts, almost unable to move due to the game's restrictions.

Witnessing this scene in the city, Ronald had already decided his next target.

His decision was simple—find Héloise first.