Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1214 - 1208: Military Fortress

In the maze picture book world, various mazes are indeed troublesome to navigate.

But such changes don't just simply increase the difficulty.

Take Ronald for example.

After his previous thoughts, his mental state showed a significant decline, needing Patricia's support just to take a few steps.

Yet due to the rules of the maze picture book world.

His recovery speed also changed.

In just over two minutes, Ronald had gotten rid of his pitiful appearance, regaining the strength for normal actions.

In the real world, being deprived of the ability to cast spells.

Falling into such a predicament, there's no way he could recover this quickly.

As for the current target of Ronald and Patricia.

It is the military fortress at the city's edge, where the military institution of the [Looney Kingdom] is located.

The cult magicians did not change the unit address in this aspect.

So, following the past placement structure, they established the national violent institution in the original fortress.

Located in [Joluno] City, it has ample space to evolve the maze;

For the city, and even the entire country, it is definitively an important military unit;

The cult magicians absolutely value it, and even the core civil servants must frequent this unit.

These complex factors add up, making it a focal point of suspicion.

Coupled with the arrows in the [Work Notes], Ronald finally confirmed this target.

The cult magician Blaze should be here!

Having confirmed the target, the journey ahead should be smooth.

But the reality is different.

Being a significant military institution, the fortress is set at the outermost part of the city, requiring considerable effort just to walk there under normal circumstances.

This condition, in the world governed by the maze picture book, means the journey is greatly extended, even encountering troublesome large-scale mazes at times!

Although Ronald and Patricia are swift and cooperative in their actions.

The long distance and maze obstacles still cost them more time on their journey than before.

"It must be here..."

On the way, Ronald couldn't help but murmur.

Such a long journey, from another perspective, completely cuts off Ronald's chance to attempt the next target.

—— Time is the biggest restriction in this game.

Ronald is deeply aware of this.

You could even say, if Helene hadn't found someone alone in the city, this challenge would have already ended for him.

After all, from any angle.

It's impossible for Ronald now to find a full two targets in the remaining time!

However, luck still favors Ronald, or his near-limit thinking wasn't wasted effort.

As the distance to the fortress gradually closes, his inner anxiety also gradually dissipates.

The reason is simple——

Because the arrows in Ronald's [Work Notes] continue pointing straight ahead without suddenly changing direction due to their advance.

This clue constantly proves to Ronald that his final target choice is correct!

Ronald and Patricia focused on their journey.

Until nearly three hours later, they crossed the final street of the city.

What appears before them now is a fenced area with wooden materials, with many spike-like defense facilities on it, clearly a place that doesn't welcome any 'visitors'.

Especially now as night descends.

From Ronald and Patricia's position, they can see several tall watchtowers erected inside the fortress, with people constantly inspecting below with searchlights, guarding against unexpected intrusions.

"..."

"Ronald, this is the fortress."

Gazing at the fortress before them, Patricia spoke to Ronald.

The swordswoman is quite familiar with such places because of Nicholas's identity, which results in Patricia having frequent interactions with such locations.

This fortress here in [Joluno], aside from some backward architectural techniques, is the kind of fortress Patricia is most familiar with.

Upon hearing Patricia's words, Ronald first opened the [Work Notes] again for confirmation.

Seeing Blaze's arrows still directing at the fortress before them without any deviation, Ronald gave a confident reply:

"Indeed, this is the place."

"Patricia, let's head in right away!"

"Alright!"

Ronald and Patricia began their action, swiftly arriving at the main entrance of the fortress.

Clang!

Upon nearing, the guards at the fortress entrance crossed their weapons at the door, blocking their path.

"Military area, no entry for unauthorized personnel!"

"Get lost!"

"..."

No need for analysis, Ronald could immediately see these two are typical individuals controlled by the maze picture book.

This fits the nature of the fortress.

In such military units, how could anyone enter and exit freely?

Thus, Ronald honestly inquired according to the maze's rules:

"Can you tell us the entry conditions?"

"..."

"Get lost!"

"Ordinary people aren't allowed inside!"

The guards provided no response, uniformly ordering Ronald and Patricia's expulsion.

Retreating two steps, Patricia whispered to Ronald:

"Ronald, judging by this, it seems we can't force our way in."

In the maze picture book world, force cannot be used, which is an ironclad fact.

Even in reality, both Ronald and Patricia have the power to easily destroy this place, but in the maze picture book, what's not allowed is simply not allowed.

"..."

"Don't rush, let's explore elsewhere."

Facing such an impassable situation, Ronald decisively chose a strategy of circumvention.

He has witnessed such scenarios before.

Situations like the locked front door of a mental hospital, needing to enter through a side window; the main tunnel of a cave collapsing, requiring a small path for escape...

When navigating certain special locations, this is a very common setting.

No need to panic and act hastily now.

The situation unfolded just as Ronald expected.

Just about four hundred meters away from the fortress's main entrance, they discovered a shabby opening, clearly a passage for maze challengers!

Faced with such a result, Patricia happily looked at Ronald:

"Ronald, this is it!"

Ronald remained calm and composed:

"Indeed, this is it. But once inside, we need to proceed cautiously, as this place seems unwelcoming to 'outsiders' like us."

Ronald simply instructed before they both entered one after the other.

Huff——

However, as they ventured not far, the spotlight from the watchtower above suddenly lit up.

Ronald and Patricia didn't have time to evade.

Thus, in the very next second after being caught in the light, they instantly returned to the entrance of the fortress maze!