Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1209 - 1203: Nighttime Encounters

"Two questions."

"With the city transforming to its current state today, has the area or building sizes of the night street changed; and can one find a civil servant on this street to seek help?"

Ronald asked two questions that went straight to the core.

The first was to probe what level the maze structure here belonged to, while the second was an attempt to see if he could get an answer from the young lady in front of him, which would save him a lot of trouble.

"You've certainly come to the right person!"

Upon Ronald's inquiry, the young lady's expression changed, and her tone became excited:

"After this 'big transformation' happened at noon today, we on the night street have also been paying attention to the changes around us. As you said, the size of the street is indeed different from before, especially a few shops that have changed — even now, no one has come out!"

The reality straightforwardly answered Ronald's question, but the young lady soon became hesitant, as if she had suddenly developed a stutter:

"But about the civil servant... it's really hard for someone like me to get information on such big figures..."

Ronald didn't even bother to think, and directly handed more money to her.

"Sir, you're quite generous!"

The young lady's stutter was immediately healed, and as she counted her earnings for the day, she simultaneously answered Ronald:

"Regarding the civil servant, I haven't heard any news. But if you really need to solve urgent matters on the night street, you can go to Golden Feather and find Mrs. Barton."

At this point, the young lady leaned closer to Ronald and added in a voice only they could hear:

"I've heard Mrs. Barton and Lady Dian have a good relationship."

Dian...

Isn't this the occult magician civil servant noted in the journal, right here?

Ronald was even more certain he would gain something on the night street.

Feeling more assured, he asked the young lady:

"Final question, where is this Golden Feather you mentioned?"

"Hehe, I'll answer this one for free, consider it a gift." The young lady did not continue being greedy and immediately directed Ronald, "Just follow the main street, don't turn, after crossing two intersections, there's a shop with a golden feather hanging at the next corner, that's Golden Feather."

Ronald nodded slightly, then turned to call Patricia, and the two went straight to the location the young lady pointed to.

Leaving the young lady counting money, murmuring things like 'Won't you come play with me?' 'Can rich people come to the night street just to ask questions?' 'Joking, right?' in confusion.

...

On the other side, Ronald and Patricia forged straight ahead under the night sky.

The air of entertainment and indulgence on the night street seemed intrinsic, even though the entire city was transformed into a playful style by the maze illustrations, it didn't stop them from engaging in their activities.

Walking through the street, moans and excited shouts were incessant.

Without even needing to glance around, Ronald could guess what sort of indulgences the people here were into.

With the intel bought and the guidance of the journal in hand.

Ronald and Patricia encountered no trouble, only needing to simply avoid two small mazes on the streets; then they saw the shop with a golden feather hanging in the distance.

Ronald took a look at the journal, and the arrow pointing to the occult magician Dian directed here.

"..."

"This is the place!"

Confirming their target, the two exchanged glances, quickened their steps.

Yet, as they reached the store's entrance, an expected problem immediately blocked their way.

Under the maze illustration's influence, Golden Feather had also transformed into a large independent maze. Due to being a business venue, the sign at the entrance thoughtfully marked information.

——[Golden Feather Maze Pavilion]

——[Welcome customers to enjoy a unique maze experience.]

"..."

"Both of you, I advise against entering."

Just as Ronald and Patricia were about to enter Golden Feather, a slightly high-pitched voice sounded behind them.

It was a lady with heavy makeup, stopping them at this moment.

Ronald nodded in greeting:

"Madam, is there a problem with Golden Feather?"

The lady was pleased with Ronald's attitude, and generously provided an explanation:

"Young man, I've been guarding the entrance of Golden Feather from noon till now."

"I can hear noises from inside occasionally, but the reality is — people went into Golden Feather today, yet no one has come out."

"..."

"No one came out at all?" Ronald confirmed seriously.

"At least that's what I've observed." The lady understood Ronald's caution and offered advice, "Young man, if you cherish yourself and your girlfriend, I'd suggest you turn back here."

"Such affairs affecting the entire city should be left to those big figures to handle; ordinary people are better off not making extra moves and waiting for them to resolve it."

This warning carried the genuine intention of kind advice.

Ronald didn't expect to encounter such a 'kind soul' in a place like the night street, and inevitably fell into a brief daze. But he quickly collected himself, then sincerely bowed to the lady in front of him:

"Madam, thank you for your advice."

"But actually, we are here to address this matter."

"If all goes well, the upheavals occurring in [Joruno] City will be resolved before the sun rises."

"Oh?"

Understanding Ronald's response, the lady appeared surprised.

However, she didn't inquire about Ronald and Patricia's identities, instead grasped the details of Ronald's response:

"Sir, you said if all goes well, the issue will be resolved before sunrise?"

"Then what if it isn't resolved before sunrise?"

"..."

Ronald was silent for a moment, then candidly replied:

"I'm sorry, I don't know what might happen."

"Because the cause of today's events involves a special existence that's hard to predict."

Uttering such a response, Ronald was ready to be scolded a few times.

But surprisingly, this lady on the night street displayed different qualities.

She did not express any resentment; instead, she came closer, using a gentle tone to encourage Ronald:

"Sir, don't feel too pressured."

"Since you came to resolve the issue, you obviously disagree with the current situation. Even if you have some relation to what led to this, don't feel guilty because of it."

"Only by maintaining calmness and wisdom can you find the correct path in a dilemma."