Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength
Chapter 311 - 310: The Answer in the Mythology

Chapter 311: Chapter 310: The Answer in the Mythology

Classic scene, classic enemy.

Although Ronald was a pure love warrior, he did not possess the combat strength to kill a Minotaur in close combat.

But was the opponent now asleep?

If not mistaken, many monsters in Greek mythology were killed by heroes while they were asleep.

Was the purpose of the trial he now faced exactly that?

No!

Something wasn’t right!

The idea had just come to him, and Ronald shook his head, denying it.

The real purpose of the original trial couldn’t be this.

If it were to test martial prowess and assassination, why bother creating such a vast labyrinth on the island of Crete, and even make people spend hours finding the correct path within it?

And if it were about martial prowess and assassination...

Given the abilities of Hale and Edwards to join the "Book Research Society," they wouldn’t have both failed.

There must be details he hadn’t noticed.

"..."

Smelling the bloody scent drifting from the Minotaur, Ronald suppressed his impulse and continued to observe his surroundings, then tried to analyze the situation.

The Minotaur had already fallen asleep, currently lying at the edge of the labyrinth’s wall.

Not far in front of it, a sharp axe was placed on a severed log stump, completely unguarded.

"This is clearly tempting someone to make a move..."

Muttering softly, Ronald thought back to the Greek mythology he had read.

In the mythology, the one who finally killed the Minotaur was the famous King Theseus of Athens.

This hero could trace his lineage back to the blood of the Greek gods.

However, the most famous feat of Theseus was killing the Minotaur in the labyrinth of Crete.

As for the specific details...

Theseus had obtained two treasures, the thread that could lead out of the labyrinth and the sword that could kill the Minotaur, after which he killed the Minotaur using the power of these treasures.

Yes.

The sword that could kill the Minotaur.

Thinking of this, Ronald became even more certain that the scene before him was a trap.

After all, the current shape of the axe and a sword were absolutely incompatible, and if he now sneaked over to grab the axe and chop the Minotaur, the outcome would definitely be wonderful.

So what should he do now?

Continue to roam the labyrinth, searching for the possibly non-existent thread or the sword.

No, it shouldn’t be like that.

The purpose of the trial wasn’t to kill, there’s no reason to make such a physically demanding strange request; his successful arrival at this Minotaur’s dwelling showed that the previous route was correct.

With this mindset, Ronald’s gaze shifted to that residence.

The biggest suspicion now was this building established within the labyrinth.

Seeing the sleeping Minotaur, it was clear that this half-man, half-bull creature did not reside in this human-made dwelling.

Could the key to completing the trial be inside?

As Ronald continued to scrutinize the scene before him, the sculptures placed at the entrance gradually attracted his attention.

Most of these sculptures depicted human bodies, all with greatly extended movements, their eyes fiercely looking into the distance. Whether it was the craftsmanship of the details or the overall consideration of the forms, they were definitely at the level of a master’s work.

"Sculptures..."

Following this train of thought, Ronald thought of something.

If the story of Theseus killing the Minotaur was a famous myth, then another story that fit this scene traced further back involved the Minotaur.

After his wife gave birth to the Minotaur, the King of Crete ordered Daedalus to build the labyrinth and then trapped this half-man, half-bull creature inside it.

To keep the origin of the Minotaur and the method to enter the labyrinth secret, the King of Crete confined the builder of the labyrinth, Daedalus, and his son Icarus, in the labyrinth as well.

If this story is connected, the origin of this house becomes quite interesting.

According to the myth,

Daedalus was the most famous artist, architect, and sculptor in Greece.

This vivid sculpture at the doorway was indeed his work.

Thinking this, Ronald’s spirits lifted.

He then bent slightly as he watched the still sleeping Minotaur, quietly stepping towards the residence.

He now understood the true purpose of the trial.

— escaping the labyrinth of Crete.

However, unlike killing the Minotaur.

The real way out must be within this residence built by Daedalus.

According to the myth.

Daedalus and his son Icarus, trapped in the labyrinth of Crete, were unwilling to spend their lives with the Minotaur. They collected feathers from flying birds, and together, Daedalus and Icarus crafted wings that could enable them to fly and thus left that place.

This remarkable invention later came to be known as Icarus’s wings.

The result is then simple.

This deep labyrinth residence, designed and built by father and son, might still hold the process of making Icarus’s wings.

Find it and then recreate it.

That is the real purpose of this classical trial!

"..."

Silently, Ronald approached the location of the residence.

He was now utterly sure that the Minotaur was not the purpose of the trial.

An ordinary person without magical abilities facing such a creature is undoubtedly going to be a one-way trip.

Getting inside this Daedalus’s mansion was indeed the correct way for Ronald to pass the trial!

A spine-chilling scenario unfolded.

Although this hidden area in the labyrinth was quite large, to reach the entrance of the residence, Ronald inevitably came close to where the Minotaur was.

At their shortest distance.

Ronald could even clearly see the thick mud on the Minotaur’s body and the cracks left from its movements.

This half-man, half-bull creature lived utterly wild within this labyrinth.

It was an absolute monster!

Almost completely holding his breath, Ronald tiptoed past.

He didn’t seek speed, only hoping that the creature in front of him wouldn’t awaken at this moment.

"Hum—"

"..."

However, just after Ronald took a few steps, the scene he most dreaded occurred.

The Minotaur, originally lying on the ground asleep, suddenly sneezed.

Immediately, it opened its eyes and wiped its nose with a hand.

It also naturally saw Ronald, who was on tiptoe walking towards the house.

A muscular monster, a slender human.

Spanning a distance of over ten meters, their gazes met.

"..."

"Roar—"

The next second.

Amid the Minotaur’s astonishing roar,

Ronald, without a word, scurried away with all his might.

His goal was none other than Daedalus’s mansion, a few meters ahead!

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