Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength

"I understand, let's take a look at the situation first."

Majie'er's original text originates from a history book, as he himself narrated, and Ronald has personally verified it; the original text of Shui, on the other hand, was provided with clues by Il, revealing that it is an original text capable of changing the properties of objects.

Referencing the situation described by Il, Ronald tends to believe that this is an original text related to chemistry.

Thus, combining Majie'er and Shui's original texts, one can uncover hints about the current situation.

A history original text, a chemistry original text.

The combination of these two abilities indeed isn't enough to cause such a peculiar historical cycle in [Larchmont], and it also falls outside the scope of normal space-time influences.

Therefore, this third original text must provide similar abilities.

Furthermore, it cannot be something too weak.

In this way, the complexity of searching for the original text is considerably reduced, which is rare good news.

...

Following this, Ronald and Il delve into the city once more.

They didn't conduct overly detailed reconnaissance immediately; instead, while briefly surveying the surroundings, they headed directly towards Majie'er's laboratory.

If they can again obtain assistance from the holder of this original text.

Whether operating within [Larchmont] city or continuing to search for the original text to resolve the ruins' issues, they would gain considerable aid.

However, soon after entering the core castle area of [Larchmont], Ronald's expression turned disappointed, his pace slowed, no longer hurried as before.

Il immediately noticed this and asked:

"Boss, did you discover something?"

Ronald honestly said:

"After crossing the barrier, my spell still can't sense Majie'er's emotional fluctuations. Even if we proceed, we probably won't be able to see him."

"..."

As Ronald spoke this reply, he didn't hide the disappointment on his face.

This was not only because he lost the chance to receive Majie'er's help, but also because Ronald knew in his heart that he might never again have the chance to communicate with that open-minded and brave pioneer.

On the other side, seeing Ronald's palpable reaction, Il unusually took the initiative to comfort him:

"Boss, you shouldn't be too disappointed either."

"That Majie'er was already a person who disappeared in history long ago, having the chance to communicate with him once is already a rare experience."

"Moreover, isn't his laboratory still there?"

"Let's go over now, checking the information he left is also good, not necessarily unable to touch anything."

"Il, thank you." Ronald was slightly surprised by Il's comfort.

But he also understood his current situation, so after quickly adjusting his mindset and thanking Il, he proceeded deeper into the castle.

On this point, Il wasn't wrong.

Although there's no chance to communicate with Majie'er again, this historical cycle must remain in the era where he existed. Under Majie'er's identity guarantee, regardless, there would certainly be information in his laboratory.

As Ronald and Il continued deeper inside, they started to discover new things.

Compared to the historical fragment from the last cycle, the [Larchmont] of this period became quite strict in terms of defense.

Not only the originally indifferent caster's spirit is tense, Ronald and Il even encountered additional patrolling personnel. If it weren't for their strong abilities, they might have been pulled out by these patrols before reaching their destination.

So, until the two successfully infiltrated again.

Reaching the door of Majie'er's laboratory, a place few dared to approach. While Ronald unlocked the door spell, Il pressed her chest, putting on a very deliberate startled demeanor:

"Boss, the atmosphere here is so oppressive."

"The casters in the city seem as if they've been attacked by me; everyone is highly vigilant of everything around."

"You know what consequences your attack would bring about?" Ronald glanced at Il, the speed of his unlocking wasn't slowing at all. With the experience of the prior intrusion, he almost effortlessly opened the main door.

"But you don't need to worry either."

"If this is indeed following your attack, the buildings in the city wouldn't have been repaired this quickly. So I think that the [Larchmont] now is probably amidst a war, which is why there's such vigilance."

Speaking, Ronald had already entered the 'infrared' region voluntarily.

While pointing out the entry method to Il, he didn't forget to continue emphasizing the key points for this intrusion:

"Also, there's a stranger in Majie'er's laboratory."

"This time, follow me on the ceiling, don't let the spell illusions at the door see you."

"Boss, I'll follow your lead." Il immediately responded.

The subsequent intrusion went smoothly.

As Ronald anticipated, upon entering the doorway, although Majie'er's illusion wasn't guarding here anymore, the same spell was still maintained.

Relying on the experience of coming here last time.

Ronald and Il relied on their non-human physical qualities to leap up before being discovered by the other party, then climbed onto the roof like two spider-men, bypassing the surveillance, successfully entering the room.

Afterwards, the scene ahead was somewhat quiet.

Compared to last time they were here, Majie'er's laboratory had two more experiment desks, and the layout had slightly changed, enough to show that plenty of time had passed here.

On the room's far left side.

Before a desk meant for writing, a young man appearing under twenty was lying there, quietly taking a nap.

And this young man looked exactly like the spell illusion in the hall earlier.

This must be either Majie'er's student or his descendant.

In such a tense afternoon, this young man seemed too tired, resting his head on the desk for a short nap.

—Everything aforementioned belonged to a normal person's perspective.

For Ronald and Il, the situation was different. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

What Ronald noticed, apart from the items spell-bound within the room, more importantly, Il locked her gaze onto the young man sleeping the moment she walked into the room.

She didn't hesitate.

Pointing directly at the young man, Il unabashedly said to Ronald:

"Boss, his body temperature and heartbeat speed don't match the human sleep state, I'm one hundred percent sure—he's pretending to sleep."

"..."

As Il's voice fell, the young man's seemingly relaxed shoulders immediately stiffened.

Ronald observed all this.

So he gently smiled, then stepped forward, greeted with a warm tone:

"Child, no need to be so tense."

"We know Mr. Majie'er, and we come here with no ill intent."