Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength
Chapter 356 - 355: Going Out to Visit

Chapter 356: Chapter 355: Going Out to Visit

The research report on the ’celestial body’ was far from the first draft.

Overall, it could only be said that there was a rough outline.

Silently noting this information in his mind, Ronald poured some lamp oil and then lit a match to burn the report in the fireplace.

He moved a chair to sit in front of the flames in the fireplace.

Ronald quietly watched the pages turn to ashes until they were completely consumed before he turned and went back to the bedroom.

"..."

"The Dark Age, huh..."

After taking off his outerwear and lying in bed, Ronald propped his head with his hands and began to ponder his gains from this trip.

From any angle, the information he had learned today was too shocking.

The purpose of the "Nine Commandments" was to restore the once Dark Age, allowing the mysterious side to regain its past strength and status.

Then came the interesting part.

The ruler of Grid, Queen Dantrian, was also a powerful Caster of the mysterious side, and every time Ronald heard the name of this queen, almost everyone considered her an invincible ’monster’.

As the strongest echelon of the mysterious side.

Queen Dantrian ought to gain huge benefits from the actions of the "Nine Commandments".

But what about reality?

The "Nine Commandments" feared this queen, so they only dared to act in secret within Grid.

Does this most likely mean that the ruler of this country does not wish to see this happen out of some principle?

For the country’s stability?

For her own absolute rule?

For the continued stabilization of the current social benefit structure?

Or... does Her Majesty the Queen not wish to see the world make the same mistakes again?

The actions of the "Nine Commandments".

It could be said were driven entirely by their own interests.

But as a national ruler, the queen would not only care about the power at hand.

And the Dark Age.

The records of the Investigation Bureau and the "Scroll Research Society", the conversations of the Great Witch, as well as various people and things Ronald personally encountered, all gave him the impression that human life was negligible during the Dark Age.

That kind of world...

It would be better to avoid returning to it...

While sorting through these things in his mind, Ronald’s thoughts gradually moved toward himself, or rather, toward the identity of Ronald Adler.

At the initial contact with the Investigation Bureau, their reaction was essentially that of ’an ordinary rural noble’, ’an ordinary person with Caster abilities’, ’a friend of the great star Alida’.

But take a look at the reaction of the "Nine Commandments".

Ronald couldn’t help but feel that the body he had crossed into must have had some hidden information about its original owner.

In fact, not just the "Nine Commandments".

Great Witch Teresa of the "Twelve Witches", the attitudes of nuns from the church toward him...

Right!

The most suspicious was Claudia!

The first princess of the Grid nation!

Thinking back, there were quite a few details that warranted scrutiny from their first meeting.

Although she had a good impression of him at first.

It was after Claudia heard Ronald introduce his name that she really changed her attitude completely toward him.

Does this mean that Claudia, as part of the royal family,

knew some crucial clues about his identity, and that was why she accompanied him that night?

"This..."

"I could probably ask Heloise..."

After much thought,

Ronald finally decided to focus on Heloise.

This friend who had experienced many events with him and supported him through the most uncomfortable period at the beginning of his cross-dimensional journey, with her excellent ability to gather information, was also trustworthy on these matters.

As these thoughts went on, Ronald gradually gave up thinking and entered dreamland.

Although his physical condition was ridiculously strong, a certain level of rest could very well alleviate the spirit.

This is still very necessary.

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As noon was about to end, Ronald Adler slowly opened his eyes.

He left the bedroom, walked to the living room, and lazily took out his wallet to organize his cash assets.

The afternoon had arrived.

There were still quite a few things he needed to do.

He intended to search for and purchase the meteorite required for the "Astronomy Master" spell, and he also needed to buy a gift on Gift Street.

The purpose of the former was self-explanatory.

As for the latter...

Having been in Springs for so long, it was time for Ronald to pay a visit to Patricia.

Whether it was because of the previous invitation or her visit yesterday when he wasn’t home.

By all rights and sentiments, Ronald had to make this trip.

Standing in front of the mirror, he tidied up his appearance.

Then Ronald finally opened the door and left.

Coincidentally,

as Ronald was going out,

Mr. Ai Tuo, who lived on the second floor and had once welcomed Ronald, was also leaving. He smiled and greeted Ronald:

"Mr. Ronald, heading out?"

Ronald nodded in response:

"Yes, I’m going to visit a friend today."

As he said this, Ronald’s tone paused slightly:

"Speaking of which, Mr. Ai Tuo,"

"what kind of gifts are popular to give around Springs?"

Following Ronald up and down the spiral staircase,

Ai Tuo thought for a moment and answered generously:

"Usually, there’s nothing particular; just bring something the other person likes for the first visit. Unless it’s a more serious and important occasion, then a pair of custom cufflinks would make an excellent gift."

...

He was visiting Patricia.

That situation shouldn’t be considered particularly serious, right?

Seeing Ronald fall silent beside him, and having reached the apartment entrance, Ai Tuo straightened his hat, and then specifically stopped to wait for Ronald to ask further:

"So... is the person a lady?"

Ronald was straightforward.

Nodding, he then explained:

"Yes, I’m not sure if you are familiar with the surname Nicholas?"

"Nicholas?"

Hearing this name from Ronald, Ai Tuo froze at the door, taken aback.

"You mean the great noble Nicholas?"

"The one granted the surname ’Ge’ by the kingdom, able to include the character in their name?"

...

In Springs, the reputation of Patricia’s family was truly loud and clear.

Even if Ai Tuo was an ordinary person who had never dabbled in the mysterious side, he could immediately recognize the surname when he heard it.

Is this the fame of an established noble family...

Feared by many in Greenwich, and even more so in Springs to this extent.

Pondering this, Ronald also immediately nodded in confirmation:

"Yes, that’s the Nicholas family."

Looking at Ronald’s expression, the surprise on Ai Tuo’s face gradually settled down.

With a subtle smile, he shook his head and replied:

"If it were an ordinary noble family, bringing a more valuable gift would suffice."

"However, if it’s that platinum family..."

"Based on what I’ve heard, it might be more appropriate to consider their personal preferences, right?"

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