Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1102 - 1096: Reunion and Decision-Making

"Costate!"

Ronald shouted the maid's name with delight.

But the surprise that Costate brought him was evidently much more than that.

Holding the Expanse Lantern, the maid isolated the darkness of the generations of Nameless Ones below, and she was not alone in coming. Behind her, there were even quite a few caster companions who had also boarded the magical island!

The situation was clear——

Although the ancient tomb greatly suppressed the casting of spells, how many casters who could accompany Ronald to the island would really be simple people?

Relying on their own strengths or unique skills.

Though their progress varied, they were methodically exploring the labyrinth.

The battle between Kaya and the casters of the Nine Commandments Secret Meeting had attracted not only Ronald.

At the same time, others were approaching too!

Ronald's final actions, and the chase between the three, were like lighting a beacon in the deep maze, constantly attracting everyone in their direction.

And the eventual result was the current situation.

With Costate holding the Expanse Lantern, and the power of the negative energy ion flame, she was able to fully repel the darkness of the maze. The casters constantly gathering here naturally followed the maid's steps towards the battlefield!

"....."

"Sir, please forgive Costate for arriving late!"

Seeing Ronald's figure, Costate hurriedly ran over holding the lantern, then knelt on one knee in front of Ronald.

In the maid's view, Ronald had clearly gone through quite a few battles during this time.

And as his maid, not being there to help fend off enemies was definitely a huge dereliction of duty!

Especially as Costate's personality model had recently become increasingly complete.

Under the emotional condemnation called guilt and dereliction, Costate could even experience that unique human emotion of making amends with one's life.

"....."

"No, Costate! You're not late at all!"

Ronald certainly wouldn't reproach her over this.

He promptly reached out both hands to lift Costate up, speaking in a clear and sincere tone:

"The threat of the Nameless Ones is difficult for even me to withstand. Your arrival at this crucial moment is definitely of great help!"

"The Nameless Ones..." Hearing Ronald's response, Costate's expression changed.

She had read Ronald's memories before, so everything Ronald knew was not overlooked by Costate.

The maid pondered the series of books named Earth Sea Legend in her master's memory.

She immediately felt the same worry and corresponding thoughts as Ronald did upon realizing the environment they were in.

"If that's the case... Sir, we should promptly find a way out of this ancient tomb!"

Seeing Costate's tense and serious expression, Ronald smiled slightly:

"Understanding what place this is, I've been keeping the Star Map open all along, never daring to close it for long."

Having replied, Ronald even took the initiative to hold Costate's hand, placing it against his forehead:

"Come, Costate, read my memory."

"This place can suppress the memory map for me, but for you, the map engraved in your mind won't be mistaken."

"....."

Costate absolutely executed Ronald's orders seriously.

So almost the moment Ronald finished speaking, the maid began to read the relevant memory in his mind.

The map recorded in the Star Map was complex, but with Costate's ability, recording it didn't take too long. Just as she completed the most important task, Costate realized another piece of information transmitted from Ronald's thoughts, and her expression tensed up immediately.

"Sir, you plan to have me lead the way?!"

"That's right, Costate." Ronald nodded calmly. In fact, the moment the maid appeared, he had already decided on the subsequent actions in his mind. "You know my memories and should understand the danger and terror of the Nameless Ones."

"Though currently, we have the lantern to help isolate the invasion of darkness, no one can guarantee that this safety can continue until we escape the tomb's exit."

"So the most rational strategy is for me to attract the Nameless Ones' attention and engage with it, while you all take the chance to head to the exit. Once you leave, this spell-constructed environment will naturally disappear."

Ronald calmly stated his plan.

The surrounding casters, hearing his idea, all chose silence at this moment.

They were all capable casters and could feel how exaggeratedly terrifying the darkness below was, even with the lantern's protection.

But truly being confident in escaping such an enemy...

No one had the confidence.

"....."

In such a heavy atmosphere, only Costate, placing Ronald's safety first, was quite unwilling, so the maid immediately spoke:

"But Sir, you don't have to be the bait yourself!"

"You are undoubtedly the most powerful caster among us, it's most rational for you to provide protection for everyone."

Ronald was momentarily stunned — Costate was again refuting his decision due to emotions!

Ronald knew that if he issued a serious command now, even if Costate was unwilling, she would obediently follow his orders.

Absolutely cannot do that.

Ronald made a decision in his heart, and facing the maid's anxious and panicked expression, he held her shoulders with his hands and gazed steadily into Costate's eyes:

"Costate, you can protect everyone too, and you've done splendidly just now!"

The maid opened her mouth:

"Sir, my ability..."

Ronald directly interrupted Costate's unfinished words:

"Listen, Costate. This caster from the Nine Commandments was injured by me, so the Nameless Ones he summoned will naturally target me first. So if I leave the lantern's protection, the first target for pursuit will surely be me."

"Then during the time I get, you must lead everyone to the exit, okay?"

"....."

The maid's expression was exceedingly distressed.

She had barely reunited with Ronald, ready to pay any price to make up for her previous dereliction.

But reality was that Ronald's orders were completely contrary to her thoughts.

Bang——

At this time, Ronald comfortingly patted Costate's shoulder.

Leaving the maid with a final smile, he turned and dashed into the dark tunnel on the other side, his agile figure disappearing from the lantern's light in an instant.

.....

"Roar!"

Rumble——

Not long after, exaggerated sounds and terrifying screams came from deep within the ancient tomb.

Upon hearing these noises, the casters left in place collectively changed color.

They understood that after Ronald's departure, unimaginable battles would happen. But they hadn't anticipated such noises that seemed capable of causing the world to shatter.

Ronald...

What on earth was he fighting against?

With people's minds unsettled, Costate spoke up:

"Everyone, please stick closely to my figure."

"We must immediately leave this tomb now!"

Having addressed everyone, Costate swiftly sped off.

The group quickly followed.

But speaking in reality——

If not for the generous range of light provided by the lantern. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Even these elite casters would likely quickly lose sight of the maid's figure!