Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1216 - 1210: The Final Crossroads

——The light beams indeed cannot break through their set limits.

——Moreover, as they approach the maze challengers, they deliberately chase after the target.

These two pieces of information undoubtedly have a positive impact on Ronald and Patricia's maze challenge.

But reality isn't theoretical; the stationary beams still block the path where Ronald and Patricia should return.

"..."

Ronald glanced towards the entrance.

According to the maze's structure analysis, even if they now actively step into the beams and start the maze again from scratch.

When they return here, they'd likely face the same encirclement. Other than continuing down the detour, there are practically no breakthrough chances left.

Solving a maze is something that can usually be played around with casually.

But Ronald and Patricia are short on time this time; they can't bet on the small chance they won't be blocked, right?

Ronald quickly made a decision:

"Patricia, let's re-plan our path and bypass this node."

Patricia immediately agreed with Ronald's idea:

"No problem."

Deep within the maze fork, the two began a new round of terrain observation.

Thanks to previous research as a foundation, their speed and efficiency were much higher this time.

Just over two minutes passed, and Ronald and Patricia each came up with a brand new route. Patricia's plan favored quickly returning to the original path, bypassing the light beams to continue forward.

Meanwhile, Ronald's chosen path.

Replanned a completely new route on the existing detour basis. Though the walking path is longer than the original optimal route, this new route greatly avoids the watchtower dangers.

Following Ronald's new plan, the subsequent necessary dangerous parts were just two nodes under the threat of the beams, making it far safer than the shortest path!

"..."

"Ronald, my personality is still too direct; let's use your method."

"Although the path may be longer, it's safer than being threatened by the watch tower."

Patricia's tone was somewhat downcast as she responded.

In truth, ever since entering the maze story world, Patricia had been in good spirits.

Although in a challenge with significant impact.

Yet for Patricia, entering the cute maze worldbook the second time still brought a hint of girlish excitement.

However, after half a day of maze challenges and once again being convinced by Ronald's plan, Patricia couldn't help but entertain a thought.

——This world is indeed fun.

——But for Ronald, she might just be a useless burden.

Normally Patricia might self-adjust and recover.

But they were presently in the maze.

Such bad states would inevitably result in practical feedback.

Therefore, right at the node where Ronald's new route had its only encounter with the watchtower, Patricia slowed down a step.

The high beam lights suddenly changed direction like a shark smelling blood, darting straight at the nearest Patricia!

"Patricia, watch out!"

Ronald, walking ahead, noticed this and promptly reminded her, even simultaneously plotting an escape route:

"Run straight to the left; there you can escape the range and meet up with me!"

"!"

Although Patricia was distracted due to a weary spirit, she wasn't slow enough to be unresponsive.

Upon hearing Ronald's reminder.

Without a second thought, she followed the instruction with a leap left and began a race with the watchtower's beam.

Her timely reaction played its role.

With Ronald's reminder and Patricia's full sprint, she managed to escape the danger zone before being caught by the beam.

They then took a bit of time to regroup.

Upon meeting again, Patricia sheepishly bowed her head to Ronald:

"Ronald, I'm sorry, it was my mistake."

"If I'd run faster just now, we wouldn't have wasted such precious time."

Ronald couldn't possibly blame his companion at such a time.

So he had no complaints, only positively reassuring her:

"Patricia, it's okay."

"It's impossible for anyone to stay perfect all the time. Honestly, I wouldn't have made it here without your help."

Ronald's words of comfort were sincere.

If he truly had no assistance from Patricia but traveled alone.

The time consumed by the tricky maze alone would've been enough to give headaches.

By now, Ronald estimated he'd still be on the way to the military fortress.

Far from any attempts to beat the maze.

At Ronald's comforting words, Patricia smiled, though it was somewhat bitter:

"Ronald, thank you, let's proceed."

Ronald had no intention of giving up.

He immediately wrapped his arms around Patricia's shoulders, gazed at the cute maze art style and the girl, solemnly saying:

"Don't carry psychological burdens, humans rely on each other to keep moving forward."

"..."

"Pfft—"

Patricia was momentarily dazed by Ronald's move but quickly turned it into a smile.

"Ronald, you're really... you really leave me at a loss for words."

Ronald's earnest feelings shattered the haze in Patricia's heart. Though touched, she couldn't help but crack a smile seeing the cute small figures in maze style.

Seeing Patricia back to normal, Ronald chuckled and released her:

"We're best friends, no need to say much."

"Alright, let's continue."

The small interlude ended, and Ronald and Patricia moved on.

The planned route avoided most troubles, so the journey afterward went smoothly.

It wasn't until the watchtower's base that problems came slowly.

On the only road leading to the exit, the previously moving beam suddenly stopped. It now shone directly on the road center, completely blocking the path to the exit.

Unless Ronald and Patricia could fly over.

Otherwise, given this situation, crossing is utterly impossible!

"..."

"Ronald, let me handle this."

Just then, Patricia stepped forward, explaining with firm resolve:

"First, it tracks incoming people;"

"Second, if there are multiple targets, it chooses to pursue the nearest one..."