Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1228 - 1222: Earthquake and Tremors

"Hmm?"

Seeing the other’s movements, Ronald naturally prepared to impose punishment.

But the result surprised him a bit.

With the movement of the ’Pirate King’, an original spell-level magic power erupted instantly. Moreover, this attack bypassed Ronald’s constantly active [Guardian Angel] and appeared directly on him in a rule-level form.

"This is... a code-class... original text..."

In an instant, Ronald felt dizzy and even temporarily lost his ability to assess the external world.

The only thing he could react to.

Was judging from the pirate’s voice that this spell should come from some kind of code. And the fact that code-type spells could have such an effect was within a comprehensible range.

But to be honest, this spell attack was indeed quite exaggerated.

——Considering Ronald’s current state.

——Even with his current exaggerated physique.

If it were anyone else, even someone equally adept at enhancement magic, as long as they were not an original text holder, they would probably lose their life instantly.

"What on earth is left in the Barrier Mountain!"

Ronald quickly mobilized the lifeforce from "The Origin of Species" to rapidly heal his body, and in the next second of regaining his condition, he cursed.

The trouble caused by the previous artificial gods was considerable enough.

But now being occupied by pirates and unexpectedly getting hit, that was truly annoying.

Moreover, the effects of this rule-type spell were not just limited to this.

As Ronald was attacked, he clearly felt his "Divine Comedy" series spells being forcibly interrupted.

The black fog surrounding the Barrier Mountain dissipated and the effect of the command of the words was immediately terminated.

Indeed, this result was precisely the enchantment from the original text recited by the opponent.

Thus, while Ronald was sighing, the scene before his eyes became clear again.

At this moment——

Heloise and Patricia were respectively guarding by his sides.

One drew her sword, and the magic fluctuation around the other also surged, clearly showing their tense expressions when facing combat.

In response to the actions of the two girls were the pirates who charged directly.

After the ’Pirate King’ used his power to control Ronald.

These inherently vicious guys no longer had any reason to hide their desires.

Taking advantage of Ronald’s seemingly bad condition, they wanted to rush forward and cut down this suddenly appearing enemy under their blades!

"..."

Ronald quickly took in the scene before him.

However, what rendered him speechless was that when this group of pirates charged at him, the ’Pirate King’ and the shrewdest of the lot had already taken the opportunity of the dissipating Hell’s black mist to flee into the depths of the Barrier Mountain.

These individuals who resisted the command of the words were remarkably clear-headed.

Even if Ronald was caught off-guard and tricked, he still wasn’t someone of their caliber to deal with.

So only these simple-minded thugs charged at him after seeing a glimmer of false hope.

"Sigh——"

Ronald sighed and then recited an incantation again:

"Its name is Styx,

The black water flows downward, to the foot of the dark and perilous precipice..."

The Fury’s power, with its detection effect, was unleashed first, restoring his perception of the crowd’s emotional changes. Only then did Ronald ascertain the current situation.

Otherwise, in such a chaotic scene caused by so many people.

In a short time, relying solely on vision to differentiate would certainly be unrealistic.

Meanwhile, some pirates below also noticed Ronald’s reopened eyes. However, their bows were drawn and they had no choice but to release the arrows, so they forcibly convinced themselves that Ronald was merely bluffing.

"This brat has woken up!"

"Hurry up, kill this guy!"

"Those two chicks on his side will soon be ours!"

"..."

Hearing these absurd remarks, Ronald only felt the blood vessel at his temple throbbing wildly.

Then he decisively drew upon original text magic to enhance the power of the [Archangel].

Next, Ronald waved one hand.

Rumble——!!!

The internal construction of the Barrier Mountain was quite intact.

But the Barrier Mountain wizards trapped in the [Infinity Negative Domain] clearly did not have enough wealth to also make the plaza used for gatherings a field hostile to magic.

Thus, under Ronald’s cast of the enhancement magic.

The entire ground of the plaza erupted chaotically, as if volcanic stones were spewing with immense power, scattering in all directions.

Some pirates standing on the ground were directly knocked over by this sudden change; while those lucky enough to maintain their balance soon found themselves injured by the flying debris.

In a matter of seconds, a single spell.

The pirates surrounding Ronald and the two girls, ready to launch an attack, were almost entirely wiped out.

A few who barely retained the ability to act.

At this moment, they stood dumbfounded, almost unable to think after being struck by this beyond-imaginable scene.

But this wasn’t the end.

Having dealt with these vicious scoundrels, Ronald’s movements remained unrelenting, as he continued to recite another incantation:

"The greatest increase in the productive powers of labor, and the greater skill, dexterity, and judgment with which it is applied, seems to have been the effect of the division of labor..."

The [Invisible Hand] was activated under Ronald’s abundant magic power.

And the purpose of using this spell was quite simple – to block the pirates’ escape routes from the Barrier Mountain.

Boom——!

Several intense explosions ignited simultaneously, mingling in an instant.

In today’s world, the [Invisible Hand] manifested much more terrifyingly and effectively than ever before.

The moment Ronald finished reciting the incantation.

It caused landslides within the Barrier Mountain, completely sealing off most of the escape routes.

Two spells, one after another, shook the entire Barrier Mountain, and the plaza before them was utterly destroyed.

Witnessing Ronald’s destructive power for the first time.

Heloise, who had just been guarding him, couldn’t help but exclaim:

"Ronald, you’re being way too excessive now, aren’t you?"

"In all the casters I’ve seen, you’re absolutely the top one, perhaps even stronger than that Empress!"

"Not really, Emperor Dantrian’s abilities are quite strong." Facing Heloise’s shock, Ronald chuckled and shook his head, "Besides, sheer destructive power alone has never been the measure of someone’s true strength."

Shedding her initial shock, Heloise quickly nodded:

"You’re right, I was a bit hasty."

"..."

After a brief conversation, Ronald resumed his actions.

He recited the incantation to activate the "Astronomy Master" spell, then ascended with Heloise and Patricia.

——Though they didn’t fly very far.

The place where Ronald landed, was right in front of a pirate who seemed extremely panicked, but deep inside, was quite composed.

Then, he spoke:

"Sir, could you stop for a moment?"

"I have something I’d like to ask."