Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength
Chapter 279 - 278: The Task Above

Chapter 279: Chapter 278: The Task Above

The Caster named Harl.

He had actually borrowed this book too...?

Without any prejudice, from Ronald’s perspective, the "Konsop Record" was basically nutritionless, probably just the author’s records of some historical events.

The most noteworthy part was about the "Nine Commandments Secret Society."

Could it be that Harl had also investigated information about this aspect?

Should he contact him to see if he could find more information about this organization?

This was indeed a curious discovery...

As Ronald was weighing the pros and cons and contemplating these issues,

a clear set of footsteps came from the corridor outside.

The owner of the footsteps made no effort to conceal their intent and headed straight for Ronald’s office.

A few seconds later.

Hughes, who had previously greeted him, pushed the door and entered Ronald’s office.

The Caster looked around the office and then began speaking very straightforwardly:

"Mr. Ronald, I know you are a skilled combatant and a holder of original texts."

"For various reasons, I have something to request of you today."

Ronald, maintaining his composure, nodded noncommittally:

"Go ahead."

"This is a task that will require some of your time." Seeing Ronald’s movement, Hughes voluntarily placed an envelope in front of Ronald.

Ronald picked up the envelope from the desk, curiously opened it, and then examined the contents of the letter:

"Is this task very important?"

Hughes nodded affirmatively:

"Yes. This task is very important, and within the research society, you are the best candidate for it."

Observing Ronald as he began to read the words on the letter,

Hughes took the trouble to start explaining the specifics inside:

"This is the message from higher up."

"Recently, the Investigation Bureau has been searching within the city for the rebellious members of the ’Original Witches Gathering,’ and upon hearing that their opposing forces were active, the ’Twelve Witches Gathering’ has sent one of their chief witches to the city, under the pretext of retrieving an original text lost to these madmen."

"This reason, in principle, is flawless, but it will inevitably bring trouble. As official forces, the ’Scrolls Research Society’ has also been tasked with a mission in this incident."

By this point, Hughes had explained everything, and Ronald had finished reading his letter.

The content matched exactly what the Caster before him had described.

So, he nodded in agreement.

Ronald continued:

"No problem, as one of the parties involved that night, I am indeed the most suitable person from the society."

"But since I am representing the ’Scrolls Research Society’..."

"What attitude should I adopt, or in what manner should I join?"

Hearing Ronald’s question, Hughes elegantly smiled slightly:

"Don’t worry, after all, we are merely a research institution."

"Officially, because we are more familiar with these factions, we go to provide some academic assistance."

"Plus, you won’t be alone, Miss Mou Li will be accompanying you. Though she is not skilled in combat, her knowledge is top-notch, and I believe you will have a pleasant collaboration."

Ronald continued:

"Are there any more details to add?"

Hughes smiled and shook his head:

"No more, I have told you everything you need to be aware of, just follow the instructions in the letter. Miss Mou Li is already waiting for you downstairs."

"Alright," Ronald said as he organized his books and stood up, heading towards the door. After all, Mou Li was waiting for him downstairs, and he didn’t want her to keep sitting there by herself. Of course, before leaving the office, he took one last look at Hughes. "Well then... I will take my leave."

Saying that, Ronald turned and left the office.

Observing Ronald’s departing figure, a slight smile appeared on Hughes’ face.

He then also left, making sure to lock the office door behind them.

————

After Ronald walked downstairs, he easily spotted Mou Li sitting on a chair at the library’s reading area.

Moreover, she looked different from when she had notified him at noon.

Now, Mou Li was dressed in a black shirt with a red mesh vest over it, and a pair of slim trousers that made her look very youthful and beautiful, attracting the attention of many male students around her.

However, correspondingly,

Mou Li’s expression seemed uneasy.

She appeared unaccustomed to her current outfit and the stares from people around her, her discomfort so great that she couldn’t even focus on the book in front of her.

Seeing this, Ronald immediately approached her and greeted:

"Mou Li, I am here."

Mou Li looked up, first noticing the jealous glances of the male students around her towards the man in front of her. Then, upon seeing it was Ronald, she managed a strained smile:

"Ron... Mr. Ronald."

"I didn’t expect you to come, it’s... it’s wonderful."

Ronald nodded as gently as possible:

"Yes, let’s hope for a pleasant cooperation."

"..."

Standing up and putting away her book, Mou Li walked over to a shelf to place it properly, then with some anxiety in her voice, she asked:

"Mr. Ronald, if we are leaving tonight..."

"Where should we go first?"

Ronald replied in an even tone:

"Miss Mou Li, let’s first head to the Practical Power Communication Company."

"As we will meet the people there soon, it’s only proper to communicate beforehand."

Mou Li paused momentarily, then realized that Ronald was referring to the investigation bureau:

"Yes... ah... right."

"We should make the trip."

Seeing Mou Li’s inert demeanor, Ronald disregarded the onlookers and decisively turned to lead the way out of the library:

"Let’s go then."

"The sooner the better, as it might be inconvenient to find a carriage later."

"Okay," Mou Li nodded and then followed Ronald’s steps.

As they left the library, moving away from the gaze of the male students, Mou Li seemed to make up her mind and asked Ronald in a low voice:

"Mr. Ronald, I have also heard some things about your situation."

"How did you come to be in this city?"

This wasn’t a matter Ronald needed to hide, so he simply responded:

"I am here to investigate some matters."

"About the ’books’ here, and about ’people’."

Mou Li nodded subtly, murmuring:

"So that’s it..."

"..."

In silence, they left Wis University together.

It was only after they had found a carriage and gotten on that Mou Li dared to initiate another conversation.

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