Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1134 - 1128: Engine Room

Ronald and Nicole passed through three watertight doors in a row.

After advancing nearly a hundred meters in a straight line, they were quite far from where they had originally descended.

So, after properly closing the third watertight door,

Ronald sensed activity above and said to Nicole:

"Nicole, we're now at the very bottom of the stern, and the propeller that powers the whole ship is just ahead."

For Nicole, there was no psychological pressure, only confidence in her eyes.

"The guidance provided by the spell indicates that he went this way. I believe my spell is quite accurate."

This was precisely Nicole's duty as an investigator.

So, Ronald didn't interfere much and just nodded to show his understanding:

"Then I'll follow your lead."

Continuing to track with the spell, the two went up the ladder beyond the third watertight door and turned to face another safety door.

Nicole stepped forward and pulled, but her eyebrows furrowed—she couldn't open the safety door.

"It's a bit hard to open."

She muttered softly and exerted more force.

With a 'pop', the safety door in front of them finally opened successfully.

And behind them, a wave of heat rushed at their faces, which wasn't an attack from the culprit using a spell, but simply that the air behind was hotter than here.

Ronald explained to Nicole at the right moment:

"Up ahead is the engine room area, so the temperature is quite high."

"Also, the pressure difference between inside and outside made the door harder to open."

Nicole immediately looked at Ronald with surprise.

"Ronald, how do you know everything?"

"This type of ship was only built and put into use in recent years. I, and even many old sailors, don't know these things, right?"

In this world, Ronald had never seen these things either; it was all knowledge accumulated in his previous life.

Faced with Nicole's surprise, he only smiled slightly:

"Just read more books in your spare time. Once you understand the principles, you naturally know."

"Spare me." Nicole immediately gave up on her curiosity, "To revitalize the school of thought, I spend my limited work time skiving off to study spells. Throw in reading books, and it would be too much."

As they continued inside, the noise from the engine room grew louder.

Here was the world below the ship, where gigantic steam engines operated, and numerous workers maintained their ceaseless work day and night. With the intense noise from the operation of the turbines, the whole environment felt like a steel cave from an alien world.

But Ronald and Nicole rather liked such a scene.

From a dark, empty tunnel, they now stepped into the human world; the illumination from firelight and electric lamps felt quite comforting.

"You two, this is the working area, you can't just wander in!"

At that moment, a young man wearing only a piece of 'rag' came running over to remind Ronald and Nicole:

"Ordinary people don't know the rules here. Wandering around can be very dangerous and might even cause problems for the whole ship!"

Nicole was momentarily speechless facing this young man.

The other hadn't recognized her as an investigator and just assumed they were passengers who came here out of curiosity.

This was the kind of thing that would never happen above the deck.

This place not only looked completely different from outside, but even its nature was truly like two worlds apart!

"Leaman, get back to work!"

As Nicole was silent, a voice rang out.

Turning around, they saw a middle-aged man dressed similarly lightly but more decently than the others, rushing over.

"They are not who you think. Leave it to me."

"Yes, Mr. Or!"

Once this clueless young man was sent off, the middle-aged man introduced himself to them:

"Ladies and gentlemen, I am Or, the chief engineer of this ship."

"May I ask why you are here?"

The chief engineer was the technical leader of a ship, managing the engine room world while the captain managed the deck world, representing one of the highest authorities on the whole ship.

So, faced with Or's introduction, Nicole straightened up and spoke her purpose:

"Mr. Chief Engineer, it's like this—"

"There was a murder case in the cabin above, and we have tracked the culprit's trail all the way here."

"A murder case? The culprit is here?" The chief engineer's expression was evidently skeptical, "Our management here is very strict, it's impossible for any outsiders to sneak in!"

"Please allow us to check." Despite the chief engineer's denial, Nicole remained firm and even took a step forward, "I assure you it won't disrupt your work."

"Now, step aside."

As a man of authority on the ship, the chief engineer instinctively wanted to refuse the request of this young lady.

But he was, after all, the chief engineer.

His gaze swept over Nicole, and upon seeing the emblem that marked her as a top investigator, the refusal vanished from his eyes.

He immediately stepped aside and said:

"If that's the case, then please allow me to accompany you."

"I am familiar with everything in the engine room and can assist with your investigation."

Seeing the change in the chief engineer's attitude, Nicole naturally nodded in agreement:

"Then please lead the way."

Next, Ronald and the chief engineer followed behind Nicole as they progressed through the engine room.

They didn't head to the main shaft room where the propeller was installed; instead, guided by the spell, they moved to where the steam turbine was located. Hundreds of coal furnaces tirelessly worked here, powering the core energy of the entire ship.

As soon as they arrived, the chief engineer promptly spoke:

"Miss Investigator, this is one of the most important areas of the engine room, and also the most strictly managed."

"I understand the seriousness of the case, but it's truly impossible for the culprit to be here."

Nicole shook her head seriously at the chief engineer.

Then she pointed toward a worker in the distance who was sweating profusely and said to Ronald beside her:

"It's him, Ronald."

"Your spell is good for catching people, can you lend a hand?"

Ronald had no objection to this.

Because within his emotional sensing system, that worker indeed seemed off. It was only because Nicole was the one leading the capture that he hadn't acted immediately.

Now that Nicole had spoken, he naturally reached out his hand.

Whoosh—

The thin worker was lifted into the air.

Completely unable to resist Ronald's spell, it was as though he was picked up like a quail.

Gazing at Ronald who had seized him, the grimy-faced fellow gave a smile full of flattery:

"Oh, it's you! I was wondering who it was, scared me for a moment!"

"Mr. Ronald, we're on the same side!"