Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength
Chapter 280 - 279 Two Targets

Chapter 280: Chapter 279 Two Targets

There was still some time until dinner.

Ronald and Mou Li arrived at the Practical Power Communication Company by carriage.

Though they represented the Research Society, the actual work details when they were received by the agency weren’t much different.

Led by the reception staff, the two went to an office behind the main building and then sat on the couch, quietly waiting for the investigative agency personnel to arrive.

In the office with only the sound of their breathing.

Ronald sat calmly on the couch, having been through quite a lot, he remained composed in the face of many situations.

However, at Ronald’s side...

Mou Li presently looked somewhat uneasy.

So much so that every few seconds, she would subtly adjust her sitting position on the couch to relieve her inner tension.

Seeing his colleague’s restless demeanor,

Ronald couldn’t help but speak up to comfort her:

"Mou Li, don’t be too nervous."

"Think of this as just another job since we’re here representing the Research Society."

"If it really gets too much, just take a few deep breaths to calm your mood."

"..."

Hearing Ronald’s comforting words, Mou Li silently nodded.

Though she didn’t respond verbally to Ronald, she earnestly began taking deep breaths on the couch, at least not shifting her position as frequently as before.

The quiet in the office lasted for less than two minutes.

Footsteps arose from the hallway, and a middle-aged man dressed like an electrician, tool bag hanging from his side, quickly pushed the door open and entered.

His gaze swept over Ronald and Mou Li.

He gave a slight nod and then sat down generously opposite them.

"Are you the occult consultants sent by the Research Society this time?"

The man’s voice was very loud, and his gaze was firmly fixed on Ronald and Mou Li while he spoke, creating a solid first impression.

Similarly observing the other party, Ronald quickly responded with a smile:

"Yes, we are the consultants sent by the Research Society."

"I am Ronald, Ronald Adler, and this is Mou Li."

"May I ask how to address you?"

The man nodded understandingly and immediately replied:

"Mr. Ronald, Miss Mou Li, it’s good to see you here to help. I am the person in charge of the specific actions against the witch event, you can call me Clark."

Hearing the man’s introduction, Ronald and Mou Li glanced at each other.

From each other’s looks, they both saw a hint of surprise.

This middle-aged man was actually the person in charge of the witch event!

An investigator of such stature in the agency was probably second only to the three department heads.

Such a person specifically coming to meet them...

The agency’s attitude regarding the Research Society joining this event was definitely very cautious.

While Ronald and Mou Li exchanged looks,

Clark crossed his arms, his tone steady as he continued:

"Let me briefly introduce our side of things."

"When it comes to actions within the city, our agency has two main objectives."

"The first is naturally to ensure the city’s safety, preventing the Grand Witch from the ’Twelve Witches’ from doing anything out of line; as for the second, it’s even simpler..."

Here, Clark paused.

Then, lowering his gaze, he looked at Ronald and Mou Li with a very serious tone and said:

"Find those people from the ’Primal Witches Council’ and exterminate them all."

"..."

Despite Clark describing the goal simply,

But in reality, the difficulty was extremely high.

Firstly, the members of the "Original Witch Association" who still remained in Springs had rather unique identities.

They were a group of very powerful Casters within the "Original Witch Association."

Aside from possessing a large number of Spells, some of them were even more powerful than the two people Ronald had caught that night.

Killing such a group of people,

was definitely extremely challenging.

In the city of Springs, only the Investigation Bureau could undertake such a task and even refer to it as an "easy" target!

Facing Clark’s attitude,

Ronald pondered for a moment before asking,

"So, what is the attitude of that great witch?"

He no longer expected Mou Li to negotiate, as he was in charge of today’s conversations.

The two objectives on the Investigation Bureau’s side belonged to the very straightforward work of purging the "Original Witch Association," and the variables would not be large. Therefore, what really needed Ronald’s attention was the great witch sent by the "Twelve Witches."

Upon hearing Ronald’s question, Clark immediately explained generously,

"This great witch does not plan to act together with the Investigation Bureau."

"Therefore, in the following period, we need to assign some personnel with rich knowledge and reliable combat strength to constantly follow this great witch, to prevent her from doing something unconventional."

"..."

Clark’s words narrowly avoided directly stating their intention like peeling off a layer of wrapping paper.

Knowledgeable and reliable in combat...

Clearly, they were referring to the two representatives of the "Scholars’ Research Club."

But upon further reflection... such a measure was still reasonable.

As investigators protecting the city’s safety, the resources of the Investigation Bureau were indeed very valuable.

If the great witch had not committed any radical actions, then sending professionals familiar with investigator work as "bodyguards" would be a waste of precious resources.

It would be better to have the two members of the "Scholars’ Research Club" go instead.

This would not only comply with the superiors’ requirements, but it would also position someone with sufficient combat strength like Ronald to manage the great witch. Also, investigators adept at exploring and purging the mysterious side would have sufficient strength to operate.

Seeing that both Ronald and Mou Li had realized his intention,

Clark continued,

"This mission was personally instructed by the queen and arranged by the director, so we must ensure it is perfectly accomplished. I hope both of you can understand our difficulties here."

"..."

In the silence, Ronald nodded slightly in understanding.

He did not mind the arrangement.

Clark, as the person responsible for this event, not to mention the "Scholars’ Research Club" he represented, was merely here to provide some obligatory assistance.

He was quite willing to save his combat energy.

However, at this moment, Mou Li spoke up,

"Mr. Clark, there is something I would like to confirm with you."

"..."

"Please speak, Miss Mou Li."

Clark looked towards Mou Li, waiting for her inquiry.

At this moment, Mou Li’s demeanor was greatly different from what Ronald knew.

Since their first meeting, the young lady had always seemed rather timid.

The fact that such a Mou Li had suddenly spoken up indicated she had a necessary request to propose.

Under their gazes,

Mou Li took a deep breath and courageously continued,

"To receive that great witch, Mr. Ronald can naturally take charge perfectly."

"However, regarding the purge of the ’Original Witch Association’,"

"I must personally participate in it—it’s something our chief has instructed!"

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