Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 499 - 496: Give it a try

The rescue operations at the scene continued until the sun rose.

Other matters aside, the investigators, supported by Spell capability, were undeniably efficient at saving people.

With the aid of friendly individuals like Ronald too.

So by the time the sun had risen, most of the surviving commoners had already been largely rescued.

Completing this sudden ’mission’.

Ronald and Philis also slowly made their way to the apartments in the riverside area.

There was no rush now, and it was broad daylight, when they were easily exposed, so neither of them made use of any spells to hasten their journey, walking on the streets of Springs like other ordinary pedestrians.

Of course, Ronald’s expression at the moment was not within the realm of normal.

Ever since his transmigration, he had lived in a rather comfortable environment, with a stable job at the railway station even at his most destitute. Even compared to his personal circumstances before transmigration, there hadn’t been too much change in his life’s essence.

However, Ronald was aware of how people truly lived in this era. But such weighty matters rarely ever came into view for him, the esteemed ’original scripture holder’.

— Until today.

The events encountered after the explosion laid everything bare before Ronald. Now, even though he was walking on the calm streets, it felt as if someone was yelling into a megaphone at him, revealing what this world was like!

If you had to say what Ronald wished for in his heart, naturally, he hoped he could help this world become better.

But such things...

To bear the hopes and lives of others was not something you could achieve just by shouting slogans. Only those who have been tested by life and death can understand how heavy a matter this is.

Walking solemnly through the streets, upon leaving the industrial district and entering the church district, Philis noticed Ronald’s expression and finally initiated a conversation:

"Ronald, are you going to the city to search for Mil today?"

"Today... let’s not do it today."

Hearing Philis’s question, Ronald dismissed the idea with a wave of his hand, devoid of energy.

His mood today simply couldn’t support the continuation of the search for Mil. Unless the Nine Commandments decided to threaten the safety of the entire world with a sudden move, he didn’t feel like doing anything today.

"Philis, can you please ask for a day off for me at the office?"

"I really don’t feel like going to work today."

"I understand..."

Philis nodded understandingly. After walking a little further, she asked with concern:

"Ronald, are you really okay?"

"I know this matter is shocking, but you shouldn’t be this down, should you? That child, after all..."

Ronald directly interrupted Philis:

"Philis, it’s not as you think."

"I can understand the child’s desire for revenge, his reckless actions; I also know there’s right and wrong in this. What’s truly troubling me is..."

His voice trailed off as he spoke.

He thought for a few seconds, then composed a more appropriate way to put it:

"Philis, let me tell you a story."

"Imagine there is a country in the world with a stable social structure. Although people might not live as wonderfully as they envisioned, they at least do not worry about food and warmth, and their health and the most basic human rights are safeguarded. All in all, it’s a beautifully developing country."

"However, one day, people who enjoyed a good life in that country left, and they came to Grid, a society entering industrialization. The common people at the bottom of society..."

"Ronald!"

Suddenly, Philis interrupted Ronald.

Although her voice wasn’t loud, she spoke very earnestly and intently:

"In my eyes, at least, Grid is a good country."

"Next door in Entrod, the military government’s oppression of its people is far worse than factory labor; further away in places like Mar and Heath Garden, the buying and selling of slaves as a legal system is still recognized; and in some undeveloped tribal areas, bloody human sacrifices exist."

After speaking her lengthy piece, Philis took a breath,

Then, as if to conclude, she said:

"The Queen’s rule is a really good thing for Grid. In other countries around the world, electricity is even a confusing concept. For ordinary people here, it’s quite a good place, even wonderful."

"..."

Looking at Philis after she had finished speaking,

Ronald was a bit hesitant.

With Philis’s life experience and perception, what she was declaring was undeniably right, and it would not be appropriate for Ronald, a transmigrator, to refute her view.

However, as Ronald pondered how to respond,

Philis suddenly seized Ronald’s hand, her tone becoming softer:

"Ronald, could you tell me about that country you mentioned?"

"Although it may be too early for this world, I still want to hear what it’s like."

"..."

Ronald looked at Philis, seeing the girl’s eyes filled with hesitation and trepidation.

Asking this question, she seemed unsure if her choice was correct.

Looking at Philis like this,

Ronald held the girl’s hand firmly.

"Of course, I can!"

"The country I imagine is a place where science and technology continually develop, where people can advance without any mysterious side spells. The citizens are protected by law, and human life is not something to be taken lightly. Any child of age can receive education from teachers, learn knowledge..."

As he recounted all this,

Ronald slowed down his speech as much as possible to help Philis understand. Occasionally, the young girl would ask about problems that this society had encountered or resolved, and thanks to Ronald’s rich experience, he could answer each question.

After a serious conversation, Ronald and Philis had walked out of the church district and along the Wis River, arriving at the streets of the riverside district.

At this moment, their hands were still firmly clasped together.

But Philis was no longer asking Ronald any questions.

The girl walking on the early morning streets was fully immersed in the thoughts from their earlier dialogue. Even if a carriage passed very close by, she didn’t glance at it with the corner of her eye as she usually would.

It wasn’t until the two approached the apartment where they lived that Philis finally let go of the hand.

She took a few steps forward,

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