Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1136 - 1130: Il’s Curiosity

Early the next morning.

After getting up, Ronald sat at the table in the cabin, his gaze somewhat heavy. In the past few days, he should have already started working at this time, writing and recording the knowledge he obtained from [Larchmont].

But now, Ronald couldn't calm down.

The murder incident on Ship No. 3 last night, with the victim finally being saved and the murderer caught, seemed to be handled excellently.

Yet, he couldn't ignore the part about the Rune Kingdom that the cultist magician revealed.

Because Heloise, who sends letters to Ronald, is right in this country!

So...what exactly is happening in this country now?

According to Heloise's description in the letter, the Rune Kingdom should just be in ordinary turmoil, and she decided to wait for the situation to stabilize before returning to the [Greed] territory for safety.

And this point is completely opposed to the information provided by the cultist magician.

From the mouth of the murderer caught last night, Bapulor left the [Infinite Negative Domain] and headed south to the Rune Kingdom.

Then, taking advantage of the world's radical change, this cult leader directly attacked Rooney Royal City with accomplices from the [Nine Commandments Symposium], bringing this less civilized country under their control.

Now the situation is that this inherently closed and backward country has thoroughly become a domain ruled by casters.

"Sigh—"

Thinking of this, Ronald sighed.

He vaguely already had a judgment in his heart—the cultist magician spoke the truth.

The news from Heloise might be a way to prevent Ronald from worrying too much by choosing the unstable situation as a comforting statement.

Upon careful consideration, this statement indeed has many flaws.

Even if the Rune Kingdom has fallen into chaos, given Heloise's ability and character, how could she possibly not escape?

"Boss, that's already the thirteenth time you've sighed this hour."

At this point, Il, lying on the bed, spoke behind Ronald:

"What kind of matter could trouble someone like you to this extent, I don't really understand."

"..."

Ronald turned around and looked at Il.

This guy didn't mean to tease, just simply asked out of curiosity.

After all, it seemed to Il that Ronald was undoubtedly the most excellent individual in the species, excelling in appearance, strength, intelligence, and exceeding the minimum need for resources.

Under such conditions and environment, it seemed difficult for Il to imagine any negative emotions arising.

As Ronald was feeling down and coincidentally encountered Il's inquiry.

He then decided to put down the paper and pen and genuinely start conversing with Il:

"Il, do you remember the purpose of our voyage?"

Il immediately nodded:

"Of course, you're going to find your little wife, aren't you?"

Ronald never expected Il's words would immediately cure his low blood pressure. He raised an eyebrow and said:

"Just who taught you about little wives…whatever, saying that is more or less right."

"Anyway, Heloise's current location is controlled by [Nine Commandments Symposium] and cultist magicians, and I'm really worried about her condition."

Ronald's concern was just that simple.

Since both [Nine Commandments Symposium] and cultist magicians know the connection between Heloise and him. If her identity is exposed in their ruled country, the subsequent consequences…

"Oh, I see, it's a problem of human emotions!"

Ronald furrowed his brows here, whereas Il had a sudden realization and was quite intrigued.

"Boss, I've studied human emotions before, have continued learning more recently. But when it comes to 'love,' I can't seem to grasp it."

Ronald caught Il's meaning:

"What do you want to ask?"

Il chuckled upon hearing Ronald's words.

She turned over and lay on her side looking at Ronald.

At this moment, Il's eyes were extremely calm. As a super life form in essence, Il was doubtlessly beyond common sense beauty.

The quiet demeanor, serious gaze, and gentle lying posture.

These factors combined resulted in an aesthetically pleasing experience of Il's bedside figure.

"Boss, what I wish to ask is your view on emotions, or love."

"According to my understanding of humans right now, love should originate from reproductive instinct but transcends such instinct. For things that don't exist in Yizi Forest, I'm curious."

"Love..." Ronald's tone was somewhat hesitant.

After Il asked such a question, many faces emerged in Ronald's mind.

The girls he met in this world, his ex-girlfriend before crossing over, and his school crush.

These things were all love to him.

"Il, I don't know."

As Il was still forming her human concepts, Ronald refrained from dodging the question out of embarrassment, and earnestly replied:

"Even many great figures become irrational amidst love, how can I, a mere mortal, provide an absolutely correct answer."

Having clarified his limitations, Ronald continued:

"But if it's just a personal viewpoint, then I might share a little."

Il was very satisfied with that:

"Boss, I only care about your opinion."

"Or rather, I study human emotions just to be closer to beings like you, others don't matter to me!"

Ronald then continued:

"In that case—love to me is a kind of responsibility born from emotions. Once this feeling emerges, it signifies tasks that didn't need doing before now need doing."

After listening to this brief explanation, Il pondered a bit, then asked inquisitively:

"So boss, if something goes wrong with Heloise's journey in Rooney?"

Ronald replied without hesitation:

"I'm quite clear on this."

"If Heloise encounters danger, let alone mishaps in Rune Kingdom. At that time, I absolutely won't be able to restraint my emotions."

Speaking of this, Ronald thought about his current capability.

Then he clenched his fist and mocked himself:

"By then, perhaps a righteous army would have to come to officially denounce me."

Bang—

Nearly the moment Ronald's words landed, the next second.

Costate pushed the door open and placed breakfast in front of Ronald.

"Sir, here's today's breakfast on the ship."

Then, the maid didn't go directly to care for Il but first winked at Ronald:

"Because today's breakfast is all the same category."

"I took the liberty of bringing yours over?"