Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength
Chapter 339 - 338 Night 1

Chapter 339: Chapter 338 Night 1

Everything that happened tonight went smoothly.

The Investigation Bureau placed considerable importance on the identity of the original text’s holder, Ronald. On time, someone specialized in dealing with the event came over to negotiate intelligence and related news with Ronald.

After the conversation ended, he sent off the Investigation Bureau’s person.

Ronald casually picked up his coat, slung it over one shoulder, and headed downstairs.

Leaving the apartment, he went straight to the location he had previously arranged to meet Eloise.

As expected, he saw the girl standing under the tree.

However, compared to when they last parted, Eloise now had a small bag slung around her waist, it seemed she had gone back to fetch it during this time.

While putting on his coat, Ronald greeted the girl:

"Thor, I’m here."

Eloise responded similarly:

"It looks like things went smoothly for you?"

Ronald nodded and said,

"I should say they went quite smoothly."

"Everything has developed exactly as expected, and now it’s time for us to set off."

As he finished speaking, Ronald turned his head, ready to lead the way and depart.

However, Eloise, who was standing behind him, immediately called out to stop Ronald:

"Ronald, don’t rush."

"I’ve been wanting to ask you since our last night out."

"Don’t you have any weapons that you’re more comfortable with?"

"..."

I can’t use a pistol...

The first thought that sprung to Ronald’s mind upon hearing Eloise’s question was this.

In his opinion, firearms were far more useful than melee weapons, and they were also the weapon of choice for professional investigators.

If carrying a weapon, guns would naturally be the first consideration.

Of course, on second thought.

If one really had to carry a melee weapon, it was definitely better than being unarmed.

While Ronald hesitated for a few seconds,

Eloise’s face already showed a smile loaded with meaning.

Without asking anything more, the girl swiftly unzipped her bag and pulled out something to thrust into Ronald’s hands:

"Take this; it should be fine for you to use."

"Eh...?"

Ronald accepted what Eloise handed over and looked down at it.

Among them was a dagger wrapped in a leather sheath, two metal capsules the size of buttons, and an ancient-looking amulet pendant.

These were all the items Eloise passed to Ronald.

Looking at these familiar items, Ronald couldn’t help but say:

"If I remember correctly, last time at Black Mountain, you gave me these same things..."

"Do you have some sort of fixed protocol when providing supplies to others?"

Hearing Ronald’s teasing, Eloise immediately raised an eyebrow and her tone rose slightly:

"What are you talking about? This time it’s completely different from last time!"

"Although these emergency medicines are similar, look at this dagger and this amulet; they’re much better quality than the ones I gave you before!"

"..."

Listening to Eloise’s tone, Ronald immediately looked down to examine them.

——Indeed, they were not the same.

The pattern on the dagger had changed from plants to waves, and the amulet’s design was far more complex than the one he had received before.

Alas, there was no explanation.

Ronald was also unable to determine their true usefulness in a short time, as he had not yet learned the experience of making magical items.

So, Ronald immediately spoke up,

"Thor, introduce them to me."

"I also can’t recognize them just by what you say."

"Then listen carefully." Seeing Ronald’s eager-to-learn attitude, Heloise nodded in satisfaction, then pointed towards the object in his hand, "This dagger here, the patterns engraved on it have been blessed with a disorienting effect. If its blade pierces an enemy’s skin and contacts the bloodstream, then the opponent’s bodily functions will become somewhat disordered. Frailer sorts might even lose their ability to fight on the spot."

"As for this amulet..."

As the introduction continued, Heloise’s gaze shifted to the complexly patterned amulet pendant. The girl hesitated for a few seconds before continuing seriously,

"Apart from being able to stabilize the bearer’s spirit, it also possesses the ability to suppress pain receptors for a short time."

"But Ronald, don’t overuse this thing."

"It might be addictive."

"..."

Ronald immediately had an unsettling association.

The spells used by Heloise were originally closely related to medicine. So, the effectiveness of this amulet might be somewhat similar to some kind of medical drug.

Therefore, he gravely accepted the amulet and hid it in a place close to his body.

It was then that Ronald finally spoke up to confirm,

"We’re setting out now, no problems, right?"

Heloise revealed a sly smile,

"Of course—"

"From today on, I belong to you for at least the next five nights."

"..."

"Can you not phrase it so easily misunderstood?"

After giving Heloise an eye roll, Ronald then took the lead to leave the street where the apartment was located.

Their first destination tonight was a school called Saint Georgia.

It was also a place where Elva had once worked.

Considering the appearance pattern of the members of the "Nine Commandments Society," Ronald’s first suspicion was the college where Elva had worked.

Also, places like schools, with their ample space,

were relatively suitable hideouts.

If Mil was kidnapped to such a place, it would relatively be an easy arrangement and not easily discovered by others.

Saint Georgia was located in the riverside district, not too far away.

In less than a half-hour’s journey, Ronald and Heloise arrived there.

By this time, night had fallen.

Normally, Springs’ nights were quite bustling.

Even at this time, there were still many students around the academy who hadn’t gone home and were engaging in activities nearby.

Among them, some were locals who lived in Springs and attended the school, and others were students who came from other places to Springs to further their studies.

Walking in such an atmosphere, one’s mood could also become quite good.

So, while deploying the ’Fury’ to scout, Ronald and Heloise pretended to laugh and chat as they blended into the academy’s interior.

Ronald’s investigative scope tonight was quite extensive.

He devoted more than seventy percent of his focus to processing information.

Naturally, the tasks of leading the way and guarding their surroundings were left to Heloise.

After bypassing the academic buildings, activity centers, and administration buildings,

Ronald slowly halted his steps in front of the academy’s faculty dormitory.

Gazing at the building before him, he raised an eyebrow,

"Helo...Thor, there’s something suspicious."

"Let’s go up and take a look."