Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength
Chapter 90: Confrontation in the Hall

Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Confrontation in the Hall

Staring at Nicole, the young guard asked in a calm tone,

"Madam, do you have an appointment?"

Nicole tilted her head slightly, took a moment to recall, and then answered,

"Of course."

"You just tell the butler..."

"Just tell Congriff that someone from the bureau is here."

"Please wait."

The guard nodded his head, and someone immediately went into the mansion to report.

During this time, no troublemakers came along, and the process of escorting the prisoner was simple and easy.

In just a few minutes, the butler Nicole had mentioned appeared at the door.

Upon seeing the two of them, the middle-aged man’s eyes lit up.

He walked up, had a quiet chat with the investigator girl, and after signing a slip of paper, he took the prisoner back into the depths of the manor.

Throughout the whole process, Ronald and his group didn’t even enter the manor.

Clearly, the warden also understood the situation in Burlington and had instructed his subordinates early on.

"Phew—"

Watching the manor’s gate close and the figures disappearing from sight, Nicole let out a long sigh.

After a pause, she then asked Ronald in a somewhat complex tone,

"Ronald, now, how do you feel about the work of an investigator?"

Clearly understanding the impact today’s encounter would have on an ordinary person, she raised the question at this point.

"..."

Faced by Nicole’s serious expression, Ronald thought for a moment before replying,

"Impressive..."

"Well, it’s also your bad luck to have hit such a critical moment."

Seeing Ronald become serious, Nicole suddenly laughed,

"Don’t stress too much."

"If you really can’t handle it, I can talk to Miss Mapple about getting you a lighter position."

Ronald immediately responded,

"I think I can hold on."

Hearing this answer, Nicole immediately stood on her tiptoes and forcefully patted Ronald on the shoulder,

"I’ve been in this line for nearly two years, and the number of times I’ve come across situations like today can be counted on one hand. Ultimately, the problem in Burlington is still due to that strange magic from four days ago."

"If I could find the main culprit, I’d shoot him twice."

"Alright!"

Clap—

At this point, Nicole clapped her hands, turned her head to move forward, continuing,

"Let’s head back to the bureau first."

"We’ve been working all morning, and now with this combat, we’ll make a report, and then we can take a break, maybe even sleep a bit, to fully rest before heading out tonight."

"No problem."

Ronald nodded, and quickly followed her.

As they were distancing from the forest path, Nicole didn’t forget to chat with Ronald while making their way:

"By the way, Ronald."

Ronald asked,

"What is it?"

"That black mist of yours, try it on me when we get back, I’ve never encountered such a magic before."

"..."

"I don’t think that’s a good idea..."

Gradually making their way back to the bureau, the two also managed to grab lunch on the road.

According to Nicole, as long as it wasn’t excessive, their meal expense could be reimbursed by the bureau.

Click—

Pushing open the main door of the investigator’s bureau, the two of them simultaneously halted.

For inside the great hall of the investigator’s bureau, at that moment, several people stood facing off, their eyes filled with anger. The tension was palpable in the air.

Regarding the two groups...

On one side, there was obviously a three-person squad from the investigator’s bureau.

And facing them were three capital investigators from Springs.

It was notable that in the middle of these two groups, a woman who was sobbing knelt, apparently the catalyst of the dispute.

At the sound of the door opening, both groups turned simultaneously to look.

However, after seeing Ronald and Nicole, they coordinated their movements and turned back to resume their standoff in the hall.

"..."

"Ronald, let’s take a detour."

"I think it’s better if we don’t get involved in this commotion."

Pulling Ronald along, Nicole led him to bypass the hall on the left. Having just resolved a situation with a cult magician, she did not wish to be caught up in an unexpected overtime.

Yet after taking a few steps, a platinum figure came into their view.

At the investigator bureau’s side, at the usually neglected table and chairs used for receiving guests, Patricia was sitting.

Unlike the two previous encounters with Ronald, the young lady was dressed today in a plain coat, clearly more suitable for agile movements, and beside Patricia on the chair leaned a pure black umbrella.

If not for her outstanding appearance, she would have looked just like an ordinary citizen.

Seeing the two approaching, Patricia nodded at them without pretense:

"Good afternoon, you two?"

"..."

"Ronald, why don’t you sit with your friend?"

"I’ll go up to handle the transfer of task documents and be back shortly."

After only a few seconds of thought, Nicole pushed Ronald to sit there and ran upstairs with a "thump thump thump."

"..."

Watching the investigator girl disappear around the stairway corner, Ronald then turned back to look at Patricia.

Seeing Ronald turn around, Patricia immediately brightened with a smile and picked up the teapot in front of her:

"Would you like some tea?"

"Thank you."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Ronald inadvertently overheard a term.

Among the people confronting each other behind him, someone mentioned the name "Jennifer."

Wasn’t that the name of the female magician who had attacked the leather shop owner during the investigation he and Nicole conducted that morning?

Could it be that the woman kneeling over there was Jennifer?

If it was indeed her, these people had acted incredibly fast.

The news had been passed quickly, and by noon, the person was pinned down in the investigator bureau’s hall, though the reason for this dispute was unclear.

At that moment, noticing Ronald’s expression.

Patricia spoke up directly:

"That kneeling over there is Jennifer, who was just brought back to the investigator’s bureau this afternoon."

"I heard the charge is assaulting a civilian."

Ronald nodded in appreciation and continued to inquire:

"Do you know what caused their disagreement?"

"..."

Patricia was silent for a few seconds before giving Ronald a meaningful smile.

"Apparently, this charm magician was originally just conducting her usual business four days ago, when that power suddenly erupted in the city, which uniquely countered their abilities."

"And then..."

She paused, taking a sip of tea to moisten her throat:

"This person lost control and didn’t hold back, fleeing back to her home, dazed until today when she was dragged here by the investigator’s people for questioning."

"As for the dispute between the two groups, the origin is also quite simple."

"It’s just a difference in ideology between Springs and Berenwich."