Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 506 - 503 Discussion

"Your Majesty, isn’t that a bit alarmist?"

Amidst the discussion wave sparked by Dantrian’s remarks, another man from the first row began to speak. Unlike the other ordinary spellcasters who feared Dantrian, this fellow articulated his point very logically:

"Our spellcasting abilities possess secrets beyond the reach and understanding of ordinary people. To suggest that knowledge, which any common person can grasp, could beget a ’Seed’..."

"The mystical aspect of our spell system has always been quite stable. This change might just be a minor ripple. Therefore, I think we ought to thoroughly investigate before continuing the discussion."

Dantrian had not yet responded.

Beside him, a member of the "Scroll Research Society," Obernheim, stood up.

Almost in direct opposition to the man, the elder spellcaster spoke out loudly:

"Zirimann, Her Majesty did not convene us to bury our heads in the sand. Everyone saw the sudden increase in spell potency a year ago. Do not ignore the realities because you’ve tasted some sweetness!"

"Can you bear the consequences of this choice?"

"..."

The man addressed as Zirimann did not respond.

He glanced at Dantrian, who appeared noncommittal on the podium, shook his head with a sigh, and sat back down. He looked as though he was oppressed by authority.

This episode cooled down the discussions in the meeting room.

Ten more seconds passed, and in the somewhat quieter conference room, a representative from the Independent Faction stood up and bowed before addressing Queen Dantrian:

"Your Majesty, we think we understand the purpose of your summoning us here."

"However, as with the issues raised by the previous few, most of us are still in complete ignorance about this unprecedented upheaval, and dare not speculate wildly about potential future changes."

"So..."

"Therefore, allow me to make a conjecture for everyone."

Suddenly, Lallaye, who was sitting behind Ronald, stood up. This head spy of Entrod impolitely interrupted the spellcaster who had just spoken, then politely bowed to those around him before continuing:

"Should this trend continue..."

"In the future, the ’Seed’ of knowledge in the hearts of common people will be thoroughly scattered throughout human society; they will unswervingly believe in the technological system created by science!"

"By that time... It is unclear what the common folk will be capable of achieving. But under the absolute disparity in numbers, the balance in the number of ’Seeds’ between us will surely be lost. As the world shifts back and forth, we spellcasters in such an environment will likely be suppressed to the point where not even a spark could be produced!"

"Oh, and by the way! Those proficient in prophetic spells might still be able to fool the common folk in the streets, as this kind of thing is still relatively easy to manipulate."

"..."

Lallaye finished his piece.

He adjusted his collar and sat back down with a composed demeanor.

However, the impact of his words was not so easily settled.

At that moment, the meeting room was eerily quiet.

These spellcasters, who once held lofty statuses, had initially treated the matter as if spells might ’possibly weaken’ in future, completely avoiding the thought of ’completely losing spells.’

The potential change mentioned by Lallaye was inconceivable to them.

Yet, combining Queen Dantrian’s prior remarks with everyone’s actual understanding of the mystical aspect, it wasn’t difficult to realize:

—Lallaye’s inference was very plausible!

And the loss of their current spellcasting abilities...

Would be an unbearable change for any spellcaster present, because the overall shift in spell potency would lack specificity, affecting everyone from the holders of the strongest grimoires to the lowest apprentices of any school.

All would be impacted without exception.

Within the somber atmosphere of this underground meeting room,

A leader of a foreign faction finally stood up and addressed Dantrian:

"Your Majesty, if I may dare to inquire."

"Is your purpose today to hope to defeat those enemies from the past and then expand the dissemination of our mystical knowledge?"

"..."

Upon hearing this spellcaster’s question, Ronald looked over and immediately understood.

—This person knew the mystical side inside and out.

Those unfamiliar with that period of history would naturally fear the ’Alteration of the World.’ However, those in the know could discern what that entailed.

The meaning in this spellcaster’s words was clear.

He believed Dantrian’s purpose in gathering everyone was to spread mystical knowledge more widely, allowing the enemies exiled in past times to return. If they could defeat and eradicate these foes, the restrictions on spreading mystical knowledge could be lifted instantly.

Then, with the aid of their official positions and the power that hadn’t faded,

Controlling the direction of the world’s development would certainly be an achievable path.

"Fording, sir, have you forgotten the Alteration of the World?"

"This kind of thing is absolutely forbidden!"

"If we really spread our knowledge, the whole world could be doomed!"

Quickly, a series of reminders from the ignorant arose, even dominating the majority present.

At that moment, Ronald looked around the meeting room.

In fact, the people around Ronald himself, the leaders of the church, the heads of the investigation bureau, the few representatives of large schools, and Queen Dantrian...

Those who truly understood the underlying meaning in Fording’s words.

Were less than thirty people in number.

Just as Ronald had once struggled to get information from the church, the mystical side was truly living up to its name ’mystical’ in terms of information security.

Even among these current dignitaries of the mystical side,

So many were completely ignorant of the events of that era, utterly shrouded in the fog woven by their predecessors.

And in such an environment, the truly informed few showed no signs of wavering. After a few exchanges of glances, Queen Dantrian on the podium slowly shook her head and began to speak:

"Now that things have come to this, the state of the world has undergone a radical transformation."

"It might be time for us, who hold the truth, to set an example and bring this truth to light."

Dantrian pressed her palm down.

Silence fell across the room instantly.

"Today, as one who has inherited history and truth."

"I shall tell everyone a story, a story deeply connected to our mystical side."

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