Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1080 - 1074: Solitary City’s Watch

Under normal circumstances.

Ronald felt that at this stage, if they wanted to achieve their goals, they should still meet the Archmage's requirements, and it would even be normal for the other party to propose some bizarre trials.

After all, when he was at the library in Carpen City, he encountered a similar situation.

However, Archmage Majie'er was not of the same caliber as a mere library administrator.

Upon hearing Fisher's request, a trace of nostalgia appeared in the calm gaze of the elderly man, who murmured softly:

"For family..."

Perhaps Fisher's words touched him, or maybe the Archmage was inherently kind-hearted.

Instead of continuing to refuse like the spell that stopped Ronald and his party, he quietly pondered for a few seconds, then gently shook his head and said to them:

"If that's the case, then follow me up."

"However, let me say in advance that the current [Lachmont] is no longer what it used to be, and there's a high chance that you won't see success in your objectives here."

"..."

Having said this, the elderly Majie'er slowly turned around and walked back to the place he had come from.

As for the three people on the stairs below.

After exchanging glances at each other, Fisher hurriedly took off his armor, and Ronald and Il quickly followed.

As they continued to ascend the castle stairs, they discovered that the spell that had just hindered their ascent had disappeared unnoticed.

It was clear that the caster of that spell was Archmage Majie'er.

And the level of spellcraft exhibited by this elderly man now was so advanced that even someone like Ronald couldn't detect it!

Following behind Majie'er's aged figure, they proceeded inward.

After passing through a corridor, Ronald felt more familiar with the path that lay ahead.

This was because, at this moment, Archmage Majie'er still had no difference from when he wasn't famous; he was using the same laboratory. Majie'er led Ronald and the others back to his modestly sized room.

Following Majie'er into the room.

Ronald couldn't help but look around.

Compared to his previous two visits, the layout of the hall had changed slightly, yet the basic outline remained as it had decades ago. This was evidently the room layout most suited to Majie'er's needs.

As for the state of the laboratory...

Unfortunately, Majie'er did not take them into the back.

He merely led Ronald and the others into the hall and, with aged steps, set up the armchairs from his room for the guests, thus completing his hosting duties.

"Young people, have a seat, let's talk."

"..."

The elderly Archmage invited them to sit, and Ronald and the others naturally obliged.

The age and wisdom of this Archmage gave him an aura unimaginable to ordinary people.

He simply sat there without any eye contact or gestures of intimidation, yet just seeing the elderly man caused Ronald and Fisher to feel an instinctive respect, making them reluctant to speak first.

Only Il, who was not human in essence, was unaffected by this atmosphere.

Therefore, after sitting down, he immediately got straight to the point:

"Archmage, my good friend Fisher here is looking for a way to save her sister."

Having stated Fisher's intentions, Il then pointed to himself and Ronald:

"As for me and the boss—our situation is more complex, and explaining it would take a lot of time. So I think before addressing our needs, you should solve her issue first."

Il spoke quite frankly, almost as if ordering.

But Majie'er didn't feel offended by Il's 'impoliteness'. The elderly Archmage was not too concerned even when Il directly mentioned his identity.

Majie'er sat there quietly, and after hearing the introduction, shifted his gaze slowly to Fisher:

"In that case, young lady, tell me in detail."

"If you don't mind my slow response due to old age, you can tell me all the specifics."

Fisher, who was new to [Lachmont] at the time, was not aware of Majie'er's identity. But upon hearing Il refer to the elder as Archmage and observing his aura, Fisher immediately realized: "So you are Archmage Majie'er!"

Majie'er shook his head calmly:

"I'm merely an aged Caster; as for the title of Archmage, the current [Lachmont] is unworthy of someone with such a title."

"You are being modest. Anyone who knows of you wouldn't question your deserving the title of Archmage," Fisher began to explain her identity upon the elder's acknowledgment. "It's like this, I am from the Katherine family in the northern continent, and this Saint Catherine's sword should verify my identity."

With that, Fisher raised the Saint Catherine's sword before herself.

To allow the Archmage Majie'er to verify clearly, she unsheathed the longsword and handed the hilt toward the elderly Archmage.

"..."

The Archmage did not take Saint Catherine's sword.

His gaze simply glanced over the exceptionally unique engravings on the hilt, confirming the genuineness of this relic of the Saint. Coupled with Fisher's striking red hair, the girl's identity became clear to Majie'.

With this realization, the Archmage's eyes became serious.

He stared deeply at Fisher and slowly began:

"Katherine... This certainly is that sacred sword, but if I recall correctly, your family seemed to be involved with Barrier Mountain..."

The Archmage did not complete his speech.

Sitting across from him, Fisher nodded openly in acknowledgment:

"That's right. Indeed, a part of our family participated in that war as adversaries, including my father. However, unlike my father, my mother believed that the idea at Barrier Mountain was not the righteous path, so she took me and left the family in time."

The elderly Majie'er nodded calmly at Fisher's explanation, then continued to inquire:

"So your objective is related to those sealed individuals at Barrier Mountain?"

Fisher immediately affirmed:

"Yes."

"Back then, my parents separated due to ideological differences, which also led to my young sister and me parting ways."

"Now, I don't expect you to forgive my father's crimes, but at the very least, my young sister, who was innocent and confused at the time, shouldn't have to spend her life trapped in that seal!"

"Therefore, I implore you to help me—"