Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1316 - 1310: Lord Bai

——This is quite a dire piece of news.

Because the "Master White" mentioned by the summoned creature is actually the kind of nuclear organism that Ronald once discovered in archaeological ruins.

This organism, deeply linked with otherworldly invaders, was not completely eradicated back then.

And unexpectedly, after more than half a year,

Ronald again found traces of this dangerous organism in such a distant place!

A typical enemy, when conflicts reach irreconcilable levels, would simply lead to a clash of forces and determination of victory.

This kind of hostility is the most common situation in reality.

However, the danger of these nuclear organisms is entirely different! Such creatures can parasitize others' bodies and fully control them, making them an exceptional threat.

Since Ronald heard traces of them, there is absolutely no possibility that he would let them slip away at this moment!

Meanwhile, Catherine's mood instantly shifted from a playful attitude to seriousness upon hearing Ronald explain this creature's abilities and origins.

After all, anyone with a brain can understand how dangerous this species is!

...

Next, from the summoned creature, they inquired detailed information about the identity and address of the hosts of the nuclear organisms.

Then they disassembled the creature into pieces, leaving a corpse for the creature's relatives, and then departed.

As for the other summoned creatures in the apartment…

Keep in mind that the invaders from another world also have emotions.

In Hamono City, they naturally form relationships and cultivate deeper connections with others.

This apartment was specifically used to house these individuals.

Faced with the situation, Ronald and Casrina decided not to intervene.

Instead, they left it for Hamono's administrators to handle the matter.

After all, they also have organizations like the Summoner's Alliance, precisely responsible for dealing with such duties.

...

Ronald and Catherine rushed to the location provided by the summoned creature.

The host parasitized by the nuclear organism was merely a common summoner mage in Hamono City. Since they had no major plans against Hamono recently, the nuclear organism maintained the mage's daily life routine.

Being cautious and not leaking information is currently their must-have assurance.

Unless they launch a major operation.

Only then would the nuclear organism consider leaving the current host to invade notable figures in Hamono City.

This also facilitated Ronald and Catherine's task to track them down.

Around four in the afternoon.

Ronald and Catherine arrived at the target location, by which time the summoner mage had already returned home.

Due to the generally open architecture in Hamono City, they didn't approach directly, merely standing outside, and could hear the individual preparing their dinner inside.

Knowing that the man beside her had more experience, Catherine cast a questioning glance at Ronald:

"Ronald, should you make a move or should I?"

"You go ahead." Ronald was a pragmatist regarding combat, "Your spells are more suited to controlling enemy movement, so feel free to act boldly; there's no way he can escape your grasp."

Catherine didn't hesitate.

She nodded slightly, then bent her knees and exerted force.

In the next instant, she crashed through the wall of the treehouse before them, appearing with great dominance in front of the nuclear organism.

"You…?"

A surprised shout rang out from within, followed by the incantation of a spell from the Galactic Empire.

The body hosting the nuclear organism was merely a regular summoner mage, certainly unfit to resist a powerful figure like Catherine.

Thus, in just one encounter.

He followed the previous summoned creature's path, being transformed into cold machinery on the spot by the head of the astronomy department.

Ronald followed up from behind.

Seeing the changing body of the enemy in Catherine's hand, he could tell this was different from the prior summoned creature.

This summoner mage didn't transform into a complete machine.

Rather, both the human body and the nuclear organism within were turned into two separate mechanical entities, where the human shell functions as a controllable large robot, and the nuclear organism acts as a miniature operator inside.

This spell, indeed, fits the reality….

With previous coordination, Ronald was quite familiar with the mechanics of this spell.

Seeing Catherine let go, dropping the mechanical body to the ground,

he understood it was now possible to inquire about information.

"Summoned creature, do you have other hosts in Hamono City?"

A deep voice echoed out from the mechanical structure:

"Yes!"

Ronald asked with a tense expression:

"Where are they? How many are there?"

"There are twenty-one in total, fifteen of whom are working in the Environment Management Department, and the remaining six are scattered among the city's summoner mages."

Already twenty-one have been parasitized by nuclear organisms…

Upon hearing this number, Ronald's heart sank.

Understanding that fifteen of them work in the Environment Management Department, recognizing this as a central focus.

"What specific work are the fifteen in the Environment Management Department engaged in?"

The mechanized nuclear organism provided a threatening, yet realistic answer:

"They're responsible for cleaning streets, maintaining the city's cleanliness and orderliness in Hamono."

"..."

These nuclear organisms really did put thought into selecting hosts.

Managing city streets inevitably disperses these individuals throughout various regions. Should any of them be compromised, their work ensures they gain intelligence swiftly.

Therefore, should activities target them.

If they catch even the slightest hint of something suspicious, other nuclear organisms might immediately flee, or capture random individuals in the city and utilize public ease for another round of stealth.

Considering the city's population base, this type of infestation isn't severe.

However, should problems erupt in the future, it might lead to an irreparable, one-sided situation!

Catherine, realizing the gravity of the situation upon hearing this, promptly asked:

"Ronald, how do we handle this situation?"

Ronald pondered for a few seconds, then decisively replied:

"Let's ensure minimizing commotion to discreetly take care of those summoner mages throughout the city first."

"As for those managing the city's environment—they may be dispersed in various city areas during work, but they unavoidably gather in mornings and evenings when finishing their shifts."

"At that time, we'll capture them all!"