Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength
Chapter 214 - 213: Convalescence

Chapter 214: Chapter 213: Convalescence

Nicole had disappeared after all.

According to information released by the investigation bureau afterward, although it was confirmed that the "young girl" had indeed boarded the train that night, her whereabouts afterward had become difficult to determine.

The only clue they were sure of

was that later, beside the train tracks, they found the body of a female passenger who had been traveling alone to Springs to visit relatives. Moreover, records from Springs indicated that this lady had disembarked normally at the terminal station.

...

In that case, things seemed rather simple.

Unless something unexpected had occurred, Nicole had most likely discreetly handled and assumed the identity of this lone woman on the train and then swaggered into Springs.

—As for now,

in a city with a population reaching millions, considering Nicole’s demonstrated ability to disguise, the probability of catching her quickly was practically non-existent.

It seemed never-ending...

Thinking of such news,

Ronald felt a bit sentimental and relaxed his body, then slid down and lay on the hospital bed.

At present,

he found himself in the municipal hospital of Berenwich.

Due to the peculiar nature of his injuries and the fact that the identity of the original holder had been exposed, he had been specially arranged to stay in the most luxurious ward suite on the third floor of the hospital.

Unfortunately, Audrey wasn’t here now.

After the battle that day, about half an hour later, the nuns’ colleagues found the two lying on the ground and immediately administered emergency treatment.

Everything then proceeded routinely.

The church’s inspector nun was taken by her own people to an internally specialized place for care, while Ronald, after being brought back to the city, was taken care of by the investigation bureau and arranged to be in the municipal hospital for further recuperation.

Knock, knock, knock—

While Ronald was lying down and resting, someone rhythmically knocked on his hospital room door three times.

What a pity, the exclusive nurse’s voice sounded from outside:

"Mr. Ronald, you have a visitor."

Sitting up from the bed and supporting his upper body, Ronald then said,

"I know, please come in."

Click—

The door opened, and two very familiar people walked in.

It was Nicole and Swifte.

However, unlike Ronald, who was lying on the bed, these two showed no signs of injuries on their bodies, nor did they look the slightest bit fatigued, not resembling those who had just experienced a fierce battle at all.

Could it be...

that the battle on the warden’s side had gone very smoothly?

Since he was lying in the hospital bed, Ronald had limited access to outside information.

Aside from the messages actively conveyed by the investigation bureau, he only knew that the capture of the warden that night had been very successful.

While Ronald was thinking this,

Nicole had already boldly walked to the side of his bed and casually sat down.

"Hey, Ronald."

"You look pretty good, I thought you would be wrapped in several layers of bandages, completely unable to move."

Glancing irritably at the young girl before him, Ronald finally replied,

"It might look fine on the surface, but it doesn’t feel too great on the inside."

"..."

Raising her eyebrows, Nicole’s face immediately showed an exaggerated expression:

"Ah!"

"Really, let me see!"

"Ronald, let me tell you, I have several plant-based supplements here that are really good for the body, and I’m offering you a drink for free!"

While speaking, Nicole’s hand was already reaching out to lift Ronald’s bedsheets.

At that moment, a nurse at the door of the ward spoke up to remind,

"Miss, please do not casually provide the patient with potions made from folk remedies. Our hospital has very professional and reliable medical personnel."

Seeing his nurse’s displeased expression, Ronald realized that she had misunderstood Nicole’s actions.

He waved at the nurse and immediately explained,

"Please rest assured, I have great trust in the hospital’s doctors."

"I would never consume anything of dubious origin."

"This guy is my good friend, just making a joke."

Hearing Ronald’s explanation, the nurse nodded uncommittedly.

"Then, I wish you a pleasant afternoon."

After speaking, the nurse turned and left the ward, gently closing the door behind her.

Once the only ordinary person had left the ward, Swift, who had been standing silently to the side, approached and said,

"Ronald, what is the actual condition of your health?"

"Nicole and I only know that you were injured in battle, but we are still not clear about the specifics."

With a wry smile to the great detective, Ronald slowly explained,

"To fight a formidable enemy head-on and win obviously comes at a cost."

"Don’t look at me injured and lying in the hospital; there are others who are even more pitiful, those who lost their lives in the battle without even a chance of medical emergency..."

At this, Ronald noticed the look in Nicole’s eyes.

As he responded to Swift, the young investigator displayed a keen interest in the details of the battle.

For these two friends who had operated together, Ronald naturally had nothing to hide.

So he simply continued,

"Actually, after you left the investigation bureau that day, I too left alone and was immediately blocked at the door by a nun from the church..."

What followed was a detailed account of the battle that night.

After spending some time relating all that had happened that day, Ronald picked up a cup of water from the cabinet beside his bed and took a sip.

Feeling his throat more comfortable, he then summarized to his companions,

"That’s more or less the situation on my end."

"Speaking of which, you went to the warden after that, what was the situation then?"

"..."

Faced with Ronald’s question, Nicole and Swift exchanged a understanding look.

The investigator, with an awkward expression, scratched her head and then she began to explain,

"Well..."

"Actually, that night... we didn’t end up fighting at all."

Ronald’s expression stalled.

Pondering over her answer several times in his mind, he then asked uncertainly,

"Are you saying... there was no battle at the warden’s at all?"

"Exactly." Nicole nodded firmly, then continued explaining while gesturing with her hands, "That night, we summoned quite a few people from the investigation bureau, and of course, we were prepared to have a major showdown with Bach."

"But in the end..."

Having barely spoken two sentences, Nicole’s tone became hesitant.

It seemed as if what happened that night was somewhat embarrassing for her.

Seeing the young investigator struggling to continue,

Swift, standing by helplessly, shook his head.

Taking a few steps toward Ronald’s bedside, the detective spoke very decisively,

"Faced with the large number of investigators surrounding the residence that night, Bach did not resist and chose to surrender immediately, requesting the Springs headquarters of the Investigation Bureau to scrutinize him."

"Due to the special nature of his identity, he is currently being detained and isolated from the original texts and transmitted to Springs by a designated escort."

With that, Swift couldn’t help but sigh,

Then he concluded with a tone of finality,

"That’s more or less what happened on our end."

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