Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1200 - 1194: Cheat Guide

"..."

"The answer is 23 chickens, 12 rabbits."

"Your answer is absolutely correct."

In the exchange of question and answer, Ronald passed the initial entry test, and the two clerks naturally let him through.

Continuing further inside, Ronald felt much more relaxed.

The classic problem of chickens and rabbits appearing was somehow similar to the previous Sphinx riddle, finally lending the labyrinth storybook its original flavor.

In the labyrinth world dominated by Gwendolin, encountering such an 'authentic' experience was undoubtedly good news.

At least apart from the barriers and interference set by the opponent.

His past experiences could still come in handy here.

Thinking this, Ronald searched for the staircase leading upwards in the hallway behind the shop, and then… then he got lost.

The corridor where Ronald was initially appeared quite normal.

But after several corners, the continuously endless and entirely identical corridors, and the absence of any distinctive reference points, made Ronald realize that he was already in the maze.

To find Helouise on the third floor,

the first problem he needed to solve was finding an upward passage from the labyrinth on the first floor.

Besides, Ronald had another concern in his heart.

Given such a large change in the shop's structure, was Helouise still where she was supposed to be?

"..."

"Helouise, can you hear me? If you can, please respond!"

Ronald straightforwardly shouted.

Previously at the shopping street, hearing the wails along the way, he knew the buildings here didn't have good sound insulation.

So the method to confirm the situation was very simple.

Humankind's most basic function—shouting.

"I'm now on the first floor of your shop!"

"If you're really here, just respond, I'll find a way up there!"

"..."

"Ronald, I'm in the living room on the third floor, but I can't get out!"

"..."

"Wait for me!"

After a series of shouts, Ronald waited for a few seconds.

And what reassured him was that Helouise did indeed respond from upstairs, which proved his course of action was absolutely right!

Quickly responding, Ronald immediately began strategizing the labyrinth in the corridor on the first floor.

Although there seemed to be no reference objects that could offer help here.

But countless people have long summarized the method to navigate mazes—walk along the wall.

Choose one direction persistently.

Then, as long as it's not an insidiously structured maze, most can find the exit this way. As for the stairs to the second floor…

When Ronald entered here, he had observed the changes in the building layout. Although not 100% sure of the location, after understanding the maze's form, finding the stairs should be no problem.

"..."

Up next accompanied Ronald was the tedious maze exploration.

He continually advanced along the wall, silently noting each turn, and simulating a rough map of the terrain in his mind.

Besides occasionally shouting back and forth with Helouise to stave off loneliness, everything left was focused on maze exploration and memory.

All progress went smoothly, and Ronald spent a whole half hour on the first floor.

Once he confirmed the entire first floor's outline, Ronald, confidently referencing his original entrance position, groped toward the southeast corner's depths in the maze.

Soon, in a position surrounded on three sides with a passage exposed only in one direction, Ronald walked into it and found the staircase leading upwards.

It must be admitted—

In terms of art style, the labyrinth storybook maintained its consistent quality.

Although the surroundings were entirely identical corridors and walls, the staircase leading to the upper level blended perfectly into here with exquisite design, without any sense of abruptness or disharmony.

"..."

Following the stairs to the second floor, Ronald's first instinct was still to observe his surroundings.

The changes on the second floor were significant as well. The originally interconnecting corridor expanded into a large square hallway with dozens of tightly closed room doors, all uniform in appearance.

How to find the staircase leading to the third floor now?

With doubt, Ronald walked forward and casually opened a door near him.

Then, Ronald was speechless.

Behind the door was also a square ring hallway, with dozens of rooms arranged identically, revealing no clues.

The entire store's second floor was filled with countless homogenized structures.

If one lost direction here, relying on the wall-walking method like on the first floor might not guarantee one wouldn't get lost.

"..."

A completely different method from the first floor must be employed.

First, with the original Spell ineffective in the storybook maze, Ronald lost the ability to confirm his position at any time.

So in this situation…

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Ronald's mind—he conceived a rather simple solution.

Although this maze's structure had strong deceptive traits, making it extremely challenging to navigate,

Ronald was but a living person!

He could use some 'assistive tools' beyond technical means!

So, Ronald lifted his head and shouted loudly toward the ceiling:

"Helouise, the maze here on the second floor is very difficult; I need to ensure I don't lose my way!"

"..."

Soon after, Helouise's response sounded from the ceiling:

"Ronald, I'm sitting on my bed now without moving, ensuring no changes at all!"

"Use my voice's location to confirm your direction!"

With such assurance, Ronald boldly moved forward, randomly opening a door to check the situation opposite.

Even if the scene before him looked identical.

As long as he felt something wasn't right, Ronald shouted and conversed with Helouise on the third floor. Utilizing Helouise as a constant coordinate, he found the passage to the third floor within just fifteen minutes.

Click—

Confidently stepping onto the stairs, Ronald prepared to go to the third floor to assist Helouise.

But at this moment.

He heard Gwendolin's voice filled with complaints:

"Ronald, you're cheating!"

"Using such an excessive method to pass this difficult maze; don't you feel guilty at heart!"

"..."

Ronald's steps stalled.

Standing on the stairs, he looked around. Gwendolin herself didn't appear here; only her voice sounded from the void.

So this was Gwendolin's attitude...

After making a judgment in his mind, Ronald righteously replied:

"I've violated no rules of the labyrinth storybook!"

"Moreover, employing the simplest method to handle the most challenging scenarios—that's precisely the fun of strategizing a maze!"