Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength
Chapter 263 - 262: Springs’ Investigation Bureau

Chapter 263: Chapter 262: Springs’ Investigation Bureau

A former original holder, an actress working at the theater with formidable fighting abilities, and an investigator responsible for theater-related tasks.

Once they all gathered,

the defense of other areas in the Oak Theater and security supervision were naturally significantly reduced, thereby creating a relatively suitable environment for action.

To take an innocent life could yield such an outcome.

In the eyes of some, it was a very worthwhile deed.

At this very moment, inside Theater 37, once Ronald voiced this idea, Alida immediately responded and came up with her own conjecture.

Perhaps it was because Ronald had suddenly appeared at the theater and then set out to investigate,

that someone within the Saldak felt threatened.

This could be the reason for the murder case before them now.

Quickly, the two investigators also realized this possibility. Except for Deke, who was blankly staring at Xiao Ai’s body without a clue, the others exchanged glances and then became aware of the current situation.

—They had wasted this much time.

—Perhaps the murderer had already achieved their goal.

"..."

"Let’s head to the Saldak," Ronald, who stood in the corridor, was the first to react.

He turned and led the way out.

The black fog at this moment entwined within the inner side of his clothes, and naturally, he extended his investigative abilities to the Saldak Theater, which he had left some time ago.

Just as Ronald had predicted, there were no traces of anyone in the underground of the Saldak Theater.

But at the entrance of the theater, he locked onto two individuals who were nervous and were walking out of the theater.

Taking into account that the murderer, who stirred up attention, hadn’t left for long,

these two were undoubtedly the most suspicious!

"..."

Behind Ronald, the two investigators also exchanged a glance at this time.

Having the intelligence distributed by the precinct, they knew a part of Ronald’s history.

This original holder could now be temporarily trusted.

So they followed Ronald outside.

As responsible persons for the Oak Theater, aside from major affairs, they could not shirk their responsibility, and now finding out the situation as quickly as possible was the most urgent.

Especially... since even the original holder had become alert to the matter.

However, as the three were prepared to leave, Alida suddenly spoke:

"I’m terribly sorry!"

"I need to calm the troupe down now, and I can’t accompany you."

Ronald and Alida’s eyes met in midair, and they instantly confirmed each other’s thoughts.

At the same time, one of the investigators also responded:

"Miss Alida, please attend to your matters."

"I swear by the queen’s name, we will handle this properly!"

Following that, Ronald, leading the two investigators, dashed out of the theater.

On the way, he informed the two about the problem area below the Saldak Theater, and then the trio continued the chase outside.

With the power of ’Fury’ perfectly pinpointing the enemy’s location,

Ronald’s task of leading the way was done exceedingly well.

To the extent that, even on the run, he managed to optimize the pursuit route, further closing the distance between them.

Leaving the Oak Theater through the main entrance, they first passed through Burrough Street and then followed the main road to a towering bridge.

At this very moment, a crowd was gathered at the edge of the bridge.

They congregated looking down at the Wis River below the bridge.

The sight of the busy waterway bustling with boats and the bridge teeming with traffic was easy to spot by anyone.

Seeing this, Ronald, who was still locating the other party’s position, immediately explained to the investigator behind him:

"The two of them jumped into the river."

"They’re on that ship up ahead now!"

Following the direction Ronald had pointed out, they saw a ship on the Wis River starting to move away.

The spacious cargo hold was open to the air, apparently carrying coal.

Upon seeing this, one of the investigators’ expressions grew grim as they quickly grasped the situation:

"This ship is heading to the docks on the other side; we need to move quickly."

"Come with me."

These were the investigators responsible for the safety within Spring City.

Realizing the cargo ship’s destination, they immediately took Ronald to the edge of the street, located a carriage provided by the investigation bureau, conveyed the information briefly to the coachman, and then set off in pursuit of the ship on the Wis River.

Following the Wis River, the chase between the ship and the carriage began.

Ronald’s spell was locked very clearly on the two enemies, so there was no worry about losing them.

As for the two fleeing enemies on the ship...

Ronald could sense their emotions; at least the feelings of nervousness and urgency were constantly present.

Thus, as night began to fall.

After the sky had completely dimmed and the streetlights along the roads started to come on, Ronald and his two companions arrived at the docks of Spring City.

Although the carriage was faster than the cargo ship,

they had kept the distance close, careful not to get too far ahead and risk losing the others, so by the time Ronald and his group arrived, they were still about the same distance away from their quarry.

And then...

An interesting scene unfolded.

At the docks, it wasn’t the expected scenario of three people chasing two.

There were already people waiting here ahead of time!

Seeing this, the shorter investigator jumped down from the carriage and took the initiative to greet these people:

"Clue, coming to help out so late, thank you for your hard work!"

The man leading the group on the other side shrugged his shoulders indifferently in response:

"When something unexpected happens, we just have to work overtime."

"..."

It was clear.

These people waiting here were also investigators!

The investigators on Ronald’s side had passed on the information while they were chasing the suspects along the river, and by the time they had reached their destination, there were already investigators waiting for them!

In this era, this was an absolutely terrifying speed for communication and efficiency.

Seeing this, Ronald couldn’t help but think:

Only such an organization could manage the mystical side within a city like Spring City.

After a few brief greetings, the team leader of the investigators waiting there also immediately came up to Ronald:

"Mr. Ronald?"

"I am Clue Ilke, the person in charge of the dock area, and I am very grateful for your assistance with our work."

Ronald nodded in response:

"It’s what I should do."

"..."

After just a few words of conversation between the two, an investigator approached them from the dockside:

"Chief, they are nearing the position!"

"Should we proceed?"

Looking towards the Wis River,

Indeed, the cargo ship had already come to a very close distance!

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