Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1224 - 1218: The Former Tower

To protect 'their property', these pirates actually used some thought.

Because the entire Barrier Mountain is in a floating state in the air.

So, for those on the sea to get up, they either need to show flying ability to cross the sky, or stand atop very high masts and assist themselves with grappling hooks or similar tools.

Therefore, at the lowest point of the entire Barrier Mountain, which is also where it's easiest for people to land.

The pirates specially assigned personnel for surveillance.

In their view — a floating mountain almost can block all dangerous attacks in such a manner.

"To have such thoughts even after encountering the mystical side, truly naive."

Regarding this scene, Helouise, who was flying in the air, unabashedly expressed her opinion:

"Not to mention the Flying Spell."

"Just two people proficient in Enhancement Magic coming from different directions can easily get up."

Patricia immediately followed Helouise and concluded:

"Actually, in similar places, the correct method should be to directly build a cableway leading to the mountain."

"In the Desolate Land, people will advance from all directions; but with a ready-made road, they often tend to use it, making defense much easier."

"..."

Ronald looked at the lively discussion between Helouise and Patricia, looking somewhat speechless.

These two, one was a former agent of [Entrode].

Not to mention sneaking and smuggling, even assassinating political figures would likely be a piece of cake for her.

And the other is simply the high-end combat representative of [Grede].

Even if they haven't personally designed or handled it, being immersed in such matters makes them undoubtedly familiar with this stuff.

Applying Helouise and Patricia's standards to these almost inexperienced pirates rampant only at sea.

To be honest, that's really tough for this group of villains!

Although Ronald understood, he didn't speak to disrupt the two girls' enjoyment.

He just listened to Helouise and Patricia's conversation, while flying seriously himself, and only stopped when they reached a fairly high position of the Barrier Mountain.

Clink——

On the tower exposed to the mountain body, Ronald landed with the two girls.

Patricia and Helouise immediately began to observe the surroundings.

But, as Ronald observed the surrounding scenery, he couldn't help but fall into recollection and pondering.

The place he landed, was the astronomy tower.

It was also Catherine's territory.

During a brief night in the [Infinite Negative Field], he had a conversation here with Catherine — that experience was definitely unforgettable for Ronald.

"Ronald, have you been here before?"

Patricia noticed Ronald's subtle emotion, so she asked:

"Didn't you say before that you've been to Barrier Mountain?"

"That's right, and here I met someone quite special... a 'friend', her mysteries until now I can't say are entirely clear."

"'Her?' Ronald, you met a girl here?"

Compared to Patricia, Helouise's focus was quite different. Hearing the noun from Ronald's mouth, she leaned in immediately, and even sniffed near his chest like a fox.

"That person must be a beauty, right?"

"..."

Of course, Catherine is a beauty.

But Ronald knew, at such a time, he definitely couldn't answer honestly, otherwise, he might face troubles for a long time afterward.

So, he deflected with a vague statement:

"That person is a truly unique individual."

Steering away from Helouise's question, Ronald quickly began to throw out occupying thoughts to shift the topic between the three of them:

"In the entire Wizard organization of Barrier Mountain, that person independently manages a whole discipline as the highest-level Wizard. Even if I confront her now, it's hard to say I could win for sure."

"Ha? That powerful!"

Ronald's strategy worked perfectly.

Although Helouise had the stance of a girl in love, presented with such a heavyweight piece of news, she immediately furrowed her brows, analyzing the person from Ronald's past.

One is a potential rival in love; the other, a Caster who can even stand equal to Ronald.

Between these two identities, Helouise almost wouldn't consider the former.

Actually, it's not just Helouise; even Patricia beside her was shocked after hearing this description:

"Ronald, there's such a formidable Wizard in Barrier Mountain?"

Patricia participated firsthand in that grand battle.

But the Swordsman girl searched her memory and couldn't recall any original holder of Ronald's caliber!

Or to put it more seriously.

If Barrier Mountain's Wizard indeed had such a figure.

The outcome of the battle fought at [Springs] might not have been so certain!

Seeing the surprise on the two girls' faces, Ronald merely smiled and shook his head.

Then he took the two girls along the route in his memory toward the top of the tower while finally explaining:

"That person is called Catherine, a blood relative of the original owner of the sword on my back. The reason you haven't met her is that Catherine does not agree with the views of Barrier Mountain's Wizards."

"So during the decisive battle at [Springs], she stayed in the [Infinite Negative Field] and was dueling someone quite formidable."

Helouise reacted quickly.

After Ronald's explanation, her gaze lingered on his back, then she realized Catherine's identity:

"Catherine... the Sword of Saint Catherine!"

"That person is actually a descendant of a Saint?"

Mentioning this, another wave of memories surged in Ronald's heart:

"Actually, it's not just Catherine. I've even met her sister within the historical cycles of [Lachmont]..."

Using this opportunity, Ronald shared the story of that magical city with the two girls beside him.

Hearing such an ancient and enchanting story, Helouise and Patricia were both completely drawn into Ronald's emotions, and the three began to chat about everything related to these matters on their journey.

Just like that, the three of them followed the tower to the top.

Because of its remoteness, not even pirates had disturbed this place, and the few chairs on the top floor remained as they were when Ronald last left.

Ronald subconsciously began to share his experience with the two girls:

"During the last night in [Infinite Negative Field], I was with an apprentice in..."

"Hmm?!"

Suddenly, Ronald's voice stopped.

Because right on the chair atop the tower, the spot where Catherine once leaned.

He saw a familiar hint of red!