Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength
Chapter 132 - 131: Shifting the Battlefield

Chapter 132: Chapter 131: Shifting the Battlefield

Just a few breaths of time had passed.

The situation had become completely different from just moments before.

The evil cult magicians’ Flame Array and the protective barriers jointly set up by the priests and investigators.

The spells unleashed by both sides in the midst of battle were gradually disappearing into the night.

——The reason was simple.

Nicole had stimulated the growth of enormous vine clusters from grapevines, which quickly spread out across the vineyard, creating a complex plant maze without any normal pathways to traverse.

Under the dim light of the remaining flames, the sinister plants cast green shadows on the ground and on each other.

In the pitch-black night, the scenery around was directly chilling to behold.

In the blink of an eye, the vineyard had almost become an eerie realm.

In such an environment, neither the investigators nor the evil cult magicians could maintain an accurate sense of the enemy’s position.

Ronald couldn’t help but glance at Nicole on the ground.

This girl, who on Earth would at most be a high school student, was the origin of everything before them.

It was quite a complex feeling...

"..."

"Ronald, you pick up Nicole first."

At this moment, Spencer from the investigators’ side had taken up the responsibility of command.

While instructing Ronald to carry Nicole, who had lost consciousness, he simultaneously approached the priest and another investigator, Kate:

"How are you?"

"Can you continue to fight in your current condition?"

Upon hearing Spencer’s serious tone, the priest immediately shook his head.

He was panting heavily, and spoke in a faltering voice:

"I... I don’t think I can handle much more."

"That kind of evil flame has put a very serious strain on my spirit."

"To be honest... if it weren’t for Miss Nicole’s interruption of the fight, I probably couldn’t have lasted much longer."

On the other hand, Kate, the investigator, was in slightly better shape.

Although pale, this investigator still nonchalantly said:

"I can still hold on for now."

"But compared to continuing the fight, I’d rather leave this place."

"..."

Spencer was silent for a few seconds, his expression stiff as he furrowed his brows:

"It seems that these guys have managed to maintain a significant infiltrative presence in Berenwicke..."

This statement from the investigator at Springs was straightforward.

——There was a traitor inside the Investigative Bureau.

He had a solid reason to think so.

It was the defensive measures the evil cult magicians had against his sonic attacks during the recent battle.

Although he had worked in Berenwicke years ago.

But whether then or now, Spencer had kept the effects of his spells confidential, as a traitor who had defected to the side of the arcane, he was confident that his precautions were exceedingly thorough.

So...

What was with these cult magicians?

It was inevitable that someone within the Investigative Bureau had witnessed him executing missions and then relayed this information to the cult magicians.

That’s why tonight, they were able to employ such well-prepared countermeasures.

And the prior engagement had fully proven just how prepared the cult magicians were.

Ambush—lure the enemy—attack.

From the moment Ronald and the others entered the winery, every step was well-ordered and methodical.

This wasn’t just targeting Spencer.

Even if the investigators were seasoned and their spells exceptional.

Once faced with a well-constructed evil cult Array, the green flames could still successfully disrupt their state.

The moment they successfully interfered, the investigators’ defeat was already sealed.

Fortunately, there was a change in the situation today.

Nicole bringing in the priest on short notice, that was the turning point in tonight’s battle.

The steadfast will of the churchgoers, under the premise of the cult magicians forming their Array, regained the opportunity for them to cast spells, which led to the situation turning out like this.

"Indeed..."

While pondering with his head bowed, Investigator Kate shook his head to Spencer:

"There’s no doubt that there are traitors in the bureau that haven’t been weeded out. But these cult magicians have already put up such a grand show, I’m afraid they won’t let us leave so easily..."

"Roar—"

"Woman, have you gone mad!"

At that moment, a man’s piercing scream suddenly interrupted their conversation from afar.

Everyone present recognized the voice.

— It was Lama.

After the botanical garden was covered with a mass of rapidly growing vines, Ronald and the others were indeed isolated from the cult rituals.

But Patricia and Lama, who were in fierce combat, were not!

Skirting the Flame Array, their battle had not stopped at all. The growing vines did not disrupt the two close-combat opponents!

And at this moment, hearing Lama’s piercing scream...

It seemed that during the abrupt change in the battle, the two must have engaged in a very dangerous exchange.

And the result was that Patricia had gained the upper hand!

Boom—

Another loud collision, amidst the sound of vines shattering, also mixed with Lama’s furious roar.

Clearly, the devil was now embroiled in a tough fight.

The Nicholas family wasn’t foolish.

After having relatives assassinated, the person they sent to deal with this was naturally a trustworthy and strong individual!

At that moment, Ronald realized something.

In the capital city of Springs, Patricia might as well be considered a formidable character.

"..."

"Let’s go, over there first!"

"No problem."

Hearing the commotion from that side, the group quickly exchanged views.

Then they made their way towards the location where Patricia and Lama were fighting.

Given their earlier position, compared to those cult magicians, they were closer to Patricia’s battlefield. In these complex terrain conditions, being closer meant they could get to the site faster to deal with the enemy.

Ronald naturally had no objections to such a decision.

He just quietly commanded the black mist to weave in and out of the vine gaps, ensuring he stayed hidden while leaving trails of mist at various locations.

After all, Ronald could sense human emotions!

So he was very aware that the cult magicians were slowly moving closer in this direction.

The enemy indeed did not plan to let them go.

And Ronald had no intention of letting them go.

The path the enemy would take to rush to the battlefield was now a test of the cult magicians’ ability to handle traps!

Amid his thoughts.

Ronald picked up Nicole’s delicate body.

Ignoring her status as an elite investigator, especially since Nicole was currently wearing her casual clothes.

Carrying her on his back, Ronald’s enhanced body felt almost no burden.

While unconscious, the investigator girl truly looked like a child still in school...

"..."

Shaking his head slightly, Ronald’s gaze was somewhat complex.

Then, he chased after his companions by crawling through the tangled vines ahead.