Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength
Chapter 416 - 413: The Battleship at Sea

Chapter 416: Chapter 413: The Battleship at Sea

Amidst the tormenting night of rain.

The investigator assigned to the Byroun Docks stood in the shipyard, braving the brutal storm and the occasional slap of seawater from behind, not daring to let even the smallest sliver of relaxation into his gaze.

He and his companion, who was also on duty, were both elite investigators who had worked in Springs for a long time. Yet, even they, certain elites of the elite, after being urgently dispatched an hour ago, were now only able to serve as guards at the docks.

Their rich work experience was like the rainwater falling from the sky at this moment.

While ravaging the land, the facts were very obvious without needing explanation.

To have people like them guarding here, the "guests" boarding at the docks in such typhoon weather were definitely amongst the top-tier existences of the mysterious side.

Thinking of this, a tense emotion welled up in the heart of the investigator.

Typhoon weather unprecedented in the history of Springs, orders urgently issued by the royal family, and the cautious attitude displayed by the investigation bureau.

In places out of sight, some unimaginable changes were happening...

Time moved to 7:30 p.m.

Right on time, two figures, a man, and a woman, emerged from the distant curtain of rain, stepping smoothly onto Byroun Docks and into the investigator’s field of view.

The rhythm and conciseness in their steps not only withstood the intense storm but also left them seemingly untouched, as if they were not walking in the midst of a typhoon, but strolling on a path after a spring rain.

There wasn’t even a need to ask.

The guard here could already recognize the man’s identity.

—Ronald Adler.

Known in Springs as a young and reputable "Codex" holder, his invitation to tonight’s operation was a logical conclusion.

But the young girl beside Ronald...

As investigators, they weren’t in the habit of judging by appearances.

But in their hearts, they understood that the beautiful young girl was likely his recently acquired apprentice. Bringing such a person into an operation like this wasn’t very prudent.

Watching the two approach, the investigator said immediately,

"Mr. Ronald, tonight..."

"I am also a Codex holder, don’t underestimate people~~"

The investigator was about to refuse Herlois’s words, but Herlois approached, smiling and assertively stated her status as a Codex holder.

Looking at the young girl’s crisp and smiling face.

The investigator realized the implication in Herlois’s words and was indeed stunned.

This... this is also a Codex holder?

Afterward, Ronald and Herlois made no further movements.

Stepping onto the waves that crashed onto the dock, they walked together aboard the mid-sized warship docked at Byroun Docks, one that was suspiciously stable.

"Are you sure it’s okay to say that?"

"Anyway, it can’t be kept a secret later, so might as well tell them. It’s not something shameful."

"..."

At this time, the deck wasn’t crowded, or rather, there were no people visible at all.

Ronald and Herlois walked into the brightly lit ship’s cabin, only then feeling a shift in the atmosphere.

It was extremely quiet here.

The plain cabin walls seemed to completely isolate the typhoon outside, and the ground beneath their feet was clean and tidy as if newly maintained by professional cleaners.

Going deeper, they saw several people gathered around a long table discussing something. Both their tones and expressions expressed tension.

At this moment, the person sitting at the head of the table noticed the arrival of Ronald and Herlois. Looking up at them, the young girl’s face revealed a very happy smile.

"Ronald, I’m so glad you could come!"

"Long time no see, this is my apprentice and assistant, Philis, also a trustworthy warrior."

"The companion you’ve brought, I absolutely trust. Come find a seat over here."

Claudia, the First Princess of the Gride empire, was interacting with Ronald in a very friendly manner at the moment, seemingly thrilled to encounter her friend here.

And her attitude towards Herlois was not as shocked as the investigator outside. It seemed that as soon as Herlois appeared in the cabin, she had accepted it.

As for Ronald’s side...

Honestly, Claudia’s presence was somewhat foreseeable.

The chances of Her Majesty the Queen leading the team were low. Thus, this Princess, who also possessed the rights to the encyclopedia, was naturally the best leader for such an important mission.

Once they were seated, the discussion at the table continued.

"Our most urgent need right now is time. With so many Codex holders together, we can handle whatever comes our way!"

"With Mr. Klein keeping the ship stable below, we don’t need to worry about the typhoon or the sea’s interference with the ship."

"But what if the person who summoned the typhoon attacks?"

"If they attack... with a power like that, I don’t think this warship can handle the attacker’s Spell assault. Maybe we’ll all end up in the sea as fish food?"

"But we can’t just stay here, can we? To stop this typhoon, finding and eliminating the Caster is the quickest and most effective way!"

"..."

Before the journey of tonight’s ’flight’, the ship’s ’passengers’ were discussing the next plans.

Under Claudia’s control of the situation.

Their topics mainly revolved around how to proceed with the voyage and strategies when confronting the enemy.

During the conversation, Ronald also learned more about this incident.

The typhoon was indeed summoned artificially, but there were some subtle variations; according to news leaked by Claudia, the culprit should be located on an island some distance from the mainland.

Some individuals had deciphered and exploited a relic on the island, which in turn unreasonably triggered the typhoon over Springs.

The purpose of the people on board.

Was to reach the island in the shortest time and neutralize the organization that caused this incident. As compensation for those involved, aside from keeping the materials seized during the fight, the royal family would also issue special awards upon their return to Springs.

However, the real motives and origins of this power remained uncertain.

Apart from summoning the typhoon to attack Springs, the party had not revealed any demands or superfluous information, leaving Ronald and the others still in the fog.

It was precisely because of this state of ignorance.

There was a marked division in the discussion within the cabin.

Some believed that with so many Codex holders present, they could overwhelmingly crush the enemy without needing to consider anything else.

Others favored a cautious, long-term strategy.

Without near certain assurance, it would be best not to engage in risky actions.