Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength
Chapter 327 - 326: Persuasion

Chapter 327: Chapter 326: Persuasion

Patricia had always been resolute and vigorous.

After receiving Ronald’s response, she immediately left the Investigation Bureau with her brother.

Then, in this office, only Ronald and Ms. Kampa were left.

"..."

"Mr. Ronald, I originally thought you would leave with Miss Patricia."

The two sat in silence in the office for a few seconds.

At last, the female investigator who had been watching Ronald spoke first.

"It is quite rare nowadays for someone to be willing to stay in the Investigation Bureau for such a long period."

"Especially for a classic holder like you."

Ronald waved his hand and answered with a candid tone:

"I don’t mind staying a bit longer."

"Besides, apart from expecting some necessary information, I believe an organization like the Investigation Bureau won’t make mistakes in such crucial matters, and might be able to provide significant help afterward."

"..."

Hearing this, Ms. Kampa fell silent again.

She glanced outside the office unconsciously, then looked at Ronald sitting before her.

After what seemed like a psychological struggle, the investigator sighed deeply:

"Ahhh—"

"Mr. Ronald, there are no outsiders here, let me speak frankly to you."

"If you wish to continue staying here, naturally the Investigation Bureau won’t refuse, but I hope you won’t hold too high of expectations for obtaining more important information."

Hearing Ms. Kampa’s response, Ronald’s expression subtly shifted:

"..."

"Is it because the information is classified, and it’s inconvenient to tell me?"

"But in reality, I have also helped the Investigation Bureau a lot before; I believe there should be a fairly trustworthy cooperation between us, shouldn’t there?"

Ms. Kampa’s expression became even more awkward upon hearing Ronald’s counter-question.

"I advise you..., it’s not because of that."

"There are other reasons."

"That guy named Mil, after all, is something that Berlingwich brought over here, so it would be best not to hold too much hope."

"..."

At this point, Ronald suddenly understood.

Everything had been made crystal clear.

Because it was Berlingwich...

It was unexpected that the Investigation Bureau would have such a frustrating situation in such a critical matter.

After a long silence, Ronald finally spoke again:

"Let’s change the subject then."

"I won’t ask about the specific aspects of the investigation anymore."

"Under this premise, is there anything else that you can tell me?"

"..."

Ms. Kampa fell silent for a while.

At last, biting her lip lightly as if she had made a significant decision, she answered:

"Then let me give you a piece of advice, Mr. Ronald."

"At least for this matter, you should prepare to rely completely on yourself."

"..."

A reminder that wasn’t much of a reminder.

This time, it was Ronald’s turn to be silent.

Staring intently at the female investigator in front of him, Ronald could see that her attitude was very serious, and there was no intention of brushing him off in her tone.

What Ms. Kampa had said to him...

Was a genuinely meaningful ’reminder’.

After a long silence, Ronald stood up from the chair and sighed deeply:

"Ahhh—"

"If that’s the case, I suppose I can leave now, right?"

Kampa immediately nodded:

"Actually, since Miss Patricia arrived, you could have left already."

Then, he reached out to adjust his collar and Ronald turned around to leave the office:

"I understand."

"And, thank you for your reminder, Miss Kampa."

Meanwhile, in the office, the investigator’s voice became very subtle:

"I’m really sorry..."

Following that, Ronald naturally left the investigation bureau headquarters without any obstructions.

Stepping out of the electric power company, he then stood on Crown Road in the night.

The expression on Ronald’s face was melancholic as he looked around both sides of the street.

Although one couldn’t say this street was the busiest in Springs, it was, after all, a direct connection to the palace, the center of the city, and even the country’s administrative hub.

Therefore, even if the air was somewhat stifling now, it wasn’t hard to see the hustle and bustle of traffic before his eyes.

The bustling scene contrasted with the problems he had just encountered.

Involuntarily, Ronald murmured softly:

"It really is inevitable for units handling incidents to encounter such situations."

Honestly, Ronald didn’t harbor any resentments towards the investigation bureau at this moment, as this was not a very rare phenomenon.

The only pity was that he happened to encounter this situation.

"So, how should I handle this next..."

Ronald didn’t feel like hailing a taxi to go back at this moment.

So, walking on foot in the streets of Springs, he observed the brilliantly lit streets at night, while simultaneously contemplating his plan on how to handle the situation.

Without the help of the investigation bureau, things would definitely become more troublesome.

But it wasn’t entirely impossible to proceed.

— Now.

— First, to consolidate the information he already had.

Mil had impersonated Cremia for quite some time, there was no doubt about it.

During her time active in Springs, she must have left some clues, more or less.

— And another important point.

Mil had abandoned the identity of Cremia and left the Lilac Path Garden just this morning.

This provided a specific time information.

— Lastly, an inference.

Having taken over Cremia’s identity, if it were to preserve her own safety, Mil could have chosen to leave this city at any time during her long period of activity in Springs.

However, she did not leave.

A person with multiple identity issues had chosen to stay in Springs, a place where mysterious forces converge.

For Mil, this was undoubtedly a highly risky action.

So, something kept her here, either an expected gain or an inexplicable restriction.

At any rate, that thing undoubtedly existed.

Then, unexpectedly assaulted by Ronald this afternoon, would Mil decide to leave Springs?

— Highly unlikely.

The thing that made her take such a risk to remain would not be easily abandoned because of this problem.

With this in mind.

A clearer current situation emerged.

To continue staying in Springs, Mil could not possibly use her original identity anymore; otherwise, even if the investigation bureau were lax, they wouldn’t allow a dangerous individual with clear characteristics to roam freely in this city.

— The final conclusion was drawn.

Mil would not leave Springs.

Then, in the rush of this afternoon, she definitely would choose a household near the Organ District and take on a new identity.

On this night, when she had just changed her identity and was unfamiliar with everything.

If Ronald timed his moves well, he was bound to make some gains!

Nodding slightly, Ronald quickened his pace, and his direction shifted from the riverside area to the Organ District.

"So tonight,"

"I’ll just work overtime..."