Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1269 - 1263: The Choice

Katrina recognized the fireball's nature at a glance.

Ronald, of course, couldn't possibly miss it either. Compared to when it was pursuing him and Lilu earlier, the fireball now had shrunk considerably, was extremely unstable, and its state was vastly different from before.

"I'll use a spell to check its condition."

Rather than speculate blindly here, Ronald preferred the time-saving approach, and "Greedy Sin" instantly locked onto the fireball in front.

——Unstable fire element conversion.

——Self-consciousness disorder, magic power structure gradually collapsing, weakening rapidly.

——Analysis: Due to failure to meet the conditions set by the oath, this entity is undergoing a curse breakdown process.

The fire element before them wasn't the dreaded demigod.

Once Ronald activated "Greedy Sin," the state of this creature became immediately clear, even the reason for its transformation was revealed at once.

Ronald immediately informed Katrina, standing beside him, of this information.

After hearing it, the Tower Master of Astronomy shifted her gaze and made a similar judgment to Ronald:

"So—because it couldn't find you and that mermaid in the city, this thing is being punished for negligence."

As the words fell, Katrina took two steps forward toward the fireball.

She then boldly jumped onto the fireball, even reaching out to pat its surface, producing a 'pat-pat' sound.

The unstable fire element, being casually handled by Katrina...

It didn't respond at all.

Its inherently unstable consciousness made it difficult for this fire element to move. Not to mention the Confusion Magic Katrina used earlier, which prevented it from realizing that two humans were in front of it, only considering them as unconscious inorganic matter.

As for Katrina's patting, it was probably interpreted as debris falling from a shattered house, coincidentally hitting its body.

"..."

Ronald was still contemplating while Katrina, sitting on the fire element, enthusiastically asked him:

"Ronald, how do you think this variable will manifest?"

"I think there are two major possibilities."

Ronald immediately shared his thoughts:

"Firstly, we can deal with it directly here, which may alert other fire elements, potentially triggering unknown changes."

"Secondly, we can offer assistance. This individual, on the brink of collapse due to oath torment, might provide us with some crucial information."

"Well analyzed!" As Ronald finished speaking, Katrina endorsed his deduction and further extended the inquiry, "So, Ronald, which choice do you think is more suitable?"

Faced with a decision, Ronald was rather cautious:

"Can you use your 'Psychological History' to predict this?"

Katrina shook her head, explaining why she wouldn't predict:

"That's not possible."

"We still have to deal with that Fire Element Demigod afterwards; under current circumstances, I have to preserve this magic."

"..."

"Hmm... Let's test the waters first." After some thought, Ronald finally decided, "Let's halt its decline first, attempt communication, and make further decisions after identifying the situation."

Ronald declared the decision, and Katrina immediately jumped off the fire element.

Katrina's movements were swift and clean.

Without any fuss or discussion, she turned around, chanted a spell, and her potent magic power started invading the fire element's body.

The elemental body of the spherical fire element began to undergo changes.

The magic disorder brought by the oath immediately ceased, and even the blazing bicolor flames on its surface gradually exhibited a metallic sheen.

"Rustle—rustle—"

The fire element emitted a strange yet confused sound.

While Katrina was still adjusting her spell to ascertain the situation, Ronald, using the translator on his head, understood the creature's current sentiment.

——"Did the oath... stop?"

Ronald touched his ear, unsure whether intentionally or accidentally, Lilu did not retrieve the translator upon leaving.

In the few seconds of hesitation, Katrina also adjusted her state, comprehending the fire element's confusion.

"Ronald, will you communicate with it, or should I?"

"For the record, its life is completely in my hands now; I can deal with it at any moment."

"I'll handle it then." Ronald nodded in agreement and stepped forward.

Katrina returned a smile and then withdrew the Confusion Magic from Ronald.

"..."

The fire on the surface of the spherical fire element flickered instantly.

In its perception, Ronald, this living person, suddenly appeared beside it without any process.

When did the 'fuel' in the Fire City develop such exaggerated skills?

In the midst of doubt, the external perception of the fire element began to clear gradually.

It realized it could regain stability under oath torment mainly due to a unique force invading its body; simultaneously, it also recognized the spirit of the person standing in front of it.

This was precisely the invader it was supposed to clear immediately within the oath—the anomalous individual in the Fire City!

Whoosh—

The surface flame of the fire element surged instantly.

Almost instinctively, it intended to activate its attack capability, aiming to incinerate Ronald into ashes.

However—that was impossible.

At the moment the flame surged, Katrina gave a cold hum, using magic to restrain the fire element's actions.

The intensified flames were instantly extinguished.

The torrential blazing magic power within was immediately pacified.

The fire element merely felt as though nothing in its body belonged to it.

Or rather—it's consciousness inexplicably entered a body being manipulated by someone else.

"..."

The fire element fell silent directly.

With its current state just freed from oath torment, it was hard to comprehend the situation at the moment.

Conversely, an exchange of glances occurred between Ronald and Katrina.

Upon seeing Katrina nodding with a smile, indicating the entity couldn't make any moves anymore, Ronald proceeded to communicate with the fire element:

"Can we have a proper conversation now?"

"..."

The mermaid translator was quite effective, and the fire element fully understood Ronald's words.

Between remaining silent and opting for dialogue.

The fire element pondered for a while before finally deciding to converse with Ronald:

"Anomalous individual, what have you done to me?"

"If you wish to escape 'Four Heaven', flee this 'Fire City', then release me immediately. In return, I can arrange a way for you to escape."

Ronald, accelerating his speech, replied:

"Unfortunately, I'm not planning to leave here immediately."

"As for the dialogue between us—now, I hope you can truthfully answer some questions."