Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength
Chapter 373 - 372: What Happened Afar

Chapter 373: Chapter 372: What Happened Afar

"Found it, this is the one!"

It took just over six minutes for Oppenheim to return to the office with a book in hand.

He promptly flipped the book open to the target page in front of everyone.

Pointing at the text, Oppenheim said,

"This is it, the school known as ’Vilarnika.’"

"About one hundred and seventy years ago, the extinct Vilter royal family had records of this school in their collection; I happened to see it when I was younger..."

As they listened to Oppenheim’s narration, Ronald and the others gathered around.

The content on the book page was as follows—

Vilarnika

When their Spell is used, the Caster themselves will experience a very strong magical fluctuation, but the target will show no signs of anything unusual.

People affected by the Spell will undergo a bizarre fall in ’luck,’ and there may even occur terrifying instances where they ’unfortunately’ die.

According to limited records.

The only way to counter this Spell is to use a defense against curses or a protective Spell for mental interference while the Spell is taking effect; other than that, one can only pray that the interfered’s ’luck’ is good enough.

Or...

Or if one’s personal strength is formidable enough to outright ignore the impacts of ’luck’ plummeting.

As long as they can hold out for twenty-four hours,

The interference from this Spell would also dissipate...

"..."

After reading through the content of the book bit by bit, the few people in the office fell into silence.

If everything conforms exactly to the records in the book,

Then an enemy capable of launching such an attack would definitely be a very difficult opponent to handle.

"Don’t worry too much."

It was at this moment that Oppenheim spoke up again:

"I couldn’t find other books that recorded the Vilarnika school of Spells, but assuming my memory hasn’t failed me, the Spells from this school have quite a few restrictions when cast, and we, as original text holders, inherently possess a suppressive effect in terms of Spell hierarchy. The odds of successfully countering them are not small."

"..."

Hearing this, Ronald had no particular reaction.

However, Spencer was already standing up straight with a bitter look and said tentatively,

"Mr. Oppenheim, I think compared to you esteemed figures,"

"It’s more common for a regular Caster like me."

"For an investigation agency that upholds order, this is definitely a major event."

Oppenheim nodded slightly:

"If later on you still need help from our research society, we will also offer our full support."

Spencer immediately responded with a bow:

"Thank you for your benevolence."

"For today, that will be all the trouble we cause."

"..."

Having confirmed the type of Spell used by the enemy, Ronald and Spencer naturally left Wis University’s library.

While descending the stairs, Ronald also started talking about something that was on his mind:

"Spencer, I might as well mention it now."

"When I left the mansion half a year ago, I realized I was under the influence of some Spell, and afterwards, I also commissioned the investigation agency in Berlingen to conduct an investigation."

Upon hearing this, Spencer immediately made the same expression as Rob had before.

"Berlingen has its fair share of formidable Casters,"

"But their critical investigative capabilities are quite behind..."

Ronald directly cut him off:

"I’m not talking about operational capacity."

"The last time, someone from the investigation agency looked into it, and this time, someone from the trade association did as well."

"Both times, the commissioned individuals were arcane practitioners, but the outcomes were completely different; this is where the problem lies."

"..."

With the situation clarified, Spencer immediately grasped the crux of the matter.

Either the adversary was wary of the investigation agency and hence did not act,

Or previously, they were still trying to conceal their existence, which is why they let the investigation agency’s staff go.

Assuming the situation was the second one...

Then doesn’t this mean the other party has achieved their goal?

Hence, why they brutally killed several of the Chamber of Commerce’s mystic side investigators, even using such a contagious dangerous ability.

Spencer’s expression visibly turned severe.

In essence, this was still a dereliction of duty on the part of Berengaria.

However, the other party’s current actions could be considered a direct challenge to the Springs Investigation Bureau.

This was a malicious incident that could not be overlooked!

Yet, before leaving, Spencer still turned his head to Ronald and said earnestly,

"Ronald, you’ll probably also go investigate this matter afterward, right?"

Ronald nodded calmly,

"Of course."

Spencer immediately spoke,

"I hope you can place the due trust in our Investigation Bureau."

"Please leave this case to us to handle; we will also ensure that the corresponding investigation report will be promptly delivered to you."

Hearing Spencer’s form of address to him change from ’you’ to the more respectful ’you,’

Ronald probably understood the other’s current thought process.

Thus, Ronald nodded with a conflicted expression,

"Alright..."

————

At the borders of the Empire, by the edge of Yizi Forest.

A girl dressed in a black and white maid outfit walked out the door of the estate that Ronald had passed by.

Her cold and delicate face bore not a trace of human emotion.

Her footsteps, as she left the estate, were as if measured by a ruler, without a millimeter of error, each step identical.

Even though she possessed a perfect figure and appearance, the milieu made it impossible to think of her as ’a woman that one could pursue.’

And at the same time,

At the mansion’s doorway, which was behind the girl,

Vilarnika, whom Ronald had met, was now looking at the departing maid with a fearful gaze.

Although she wasn’t the one who had bestowed Ronald with a ’reward’ in the illusion.

Yet she, with a similarly gentle and gorgeous countenance, could now only lean against the doorframe.

Until another maid approached the doorway.

Only then did Vilarnika speak with a trembling voice,

"Miss..."

"Where are you planning to go?"

"..."

Hearing Vilarnika’s voice, the maid paused for a brief moment.

She didn’t turn back, but her flat, emotionless voice responded,

"The young master has been gone for a long time."

"It’s getting late, I am now on my way to fetch him back."

Vilarnika continued to inquire,

"But... Ronald should be dead already, shouldn’t he?"

"..."

After a few seconds of silence, the indifferent voice appeared once more,

"Do what you must, ensure there are no problems at home, and don’t worry about the rest."

With those words, the emotionless girl walked away with her measured steps.

She carried only a case in front of her, and it was topped with an umbrella for shielding from the rain.

Apart from that, all her other features were identical to a normal person’s.

At that slow pace, she gradually disappeared from Vilarnika’s line of sight.

"Phew—"

It wasn’t until then that Vilarnika collapsed to the ground as if a great burden had been lifted.

She glanced back towards the village in the opposite direction, and it was only now that her beautiful face contorted slightly.

"This monster..."

"Has finally left..."

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