Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1138 - 1132: The Unexpected Beast

As the sun was about to dip into the sea, Ronald left the steamship and headed alone towards the location of [Anluo Island].

Since he decided to act on his own and operate in the territory of cult sorcerers, he naturally wouldn't maintain contact with the ship fleet.

Before the sky turned dark, Ronald boarded the island.

He landed at a shoal on the north side of [Anluo Island], avoiding the bustling port. This place showed no signs of human activity, ideal for Ronald to sneak in. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Splish—

Leaving the sea water behind, Ronald glanced around.

As expected, only island vegetation and pebbles covered the area, with no sight of human presence.

Now, the next step was naturally to chant an incantation for a more detailed reconnaissance of the surroundings.

"Its name is Styx,

where the black water flows down to the dark and perilous cliff foot.

…"

"Excuse me, are you Ronald?"

Just as the incantation was recited, a voice sounded behind Ronald.

"Who is it?!"

Ronald leapt forward, assuming a defensive posture as he turned around.

Unexpectedly, confirmed moments ago to be deserted, a girl in a white dress was sitting on the beach rocks, staring directly at him.

Ronald couldn't comprehend how she appeared.

Due to the secretive operation, he paid strict attention to his surroundings, and he was certain there was absolutely no one there earlier.

Ronald was confident in his perceptive abilities, so now there were two possibilities—

The opponent might have a spell that allows her to traverse space, appearing instantly behind him;

Or she possesses some exceedingly refined hidden abilities, making her undetectable to him.

"No need to look at me so guardedly, I have no ill intentions towards you."

While Ronald was wary of the opponent, analyzing mentally, the girl in the white dress smiled indifferently:

"If I intended to fight you, I wouldn't have initiated a conversation upon showing up, but would have attacked directly instead."

"…"

Certainly, Ronald wouldn't lower his vigilance due to such an explanation.

Yet, responding to this attitude, he eased his defensive posture and engaged in conversation:

"If that's the case, what purpose do you have appearing behind me?"

"Surely you're not just here to say hello?"

Seeing Ronald willing to communicate, the girl flashed a very beautiful smile:

"There's hardly anyone in this world worth exclusively meeting face to face!"

"But if it's you, I'm willing to make an exception."

"…"

As the girl spoke, Ronald chose not to respond further.

This silence wasn't due to the girl's special attitude towards him, but because, during the spell he just cast, Ronald couldn't sense the girl's presence.

Does she have no emotional fluctuation? Or is she protected by some powerful spell? Or perhaps she's like the top caster, Mage Majie'er?

Or is she…not human at all?

"I suppose I'm not quite human."

Ronald harbored doubts, yet before he could probe, the girl proactively responded to what he had been pondering.

"…"

"Were you reading my thoughts?"

Ronald asked in a grave tone, while the girl, still smiling, replied:

"I can refrain from doing so if you don't want me to."

"Besides, you were initially going to use emotion-sensing spells to pry into my heart, hence why I read your mind. If this needs discussing, it was your move first, you know."

"…"

Sweat nearly broke out on Ronald's back.

What kind of monster is this?

From the meeting until now, Ronald couldn't detect any magic fluctuation from her, only observing by relying on the information flow of the world itself, barely confirming what she was up to.

Yet this level of information flow…

Usually, it's as hard to notice as a breeze brushing one's face—certainly impossible to discern in battle.

These cult sorcerers…

Ronald reached [Anluo Island] only to encounter such an unmanageable being?

Ronald quickly analyzed the situation in his mind, already beginning to formulate the next battle plan.

But just then, the girl, aware of Ronald's tense demeanor, spoke again:

"Really, you don't have to be so nervous."

"Maybe before we continue with the conversation, I should introduce myself?"

Ronald decisively nodded:

"That would be best."

The girl proceeded with her explanation:

"To put it simply, I'm a product created inadvertently by this group of cult sorcerers, and my knowledge of you comes entirely from information shared within them."

Ronald's brow furrowed tightly:

"So you, like these cult sorcerers, consider me one of them?"

"Certainly not, I detest these insane folks," the girl directly denied Ronald's guess, providing another answer, "and it's precisely because of this dislike that I came to see you right away."

"…"

Ronald remained silent, while the girl continued to narrate her story:

"So, given the current situation—"

"These cult sorcerers respect and trust you greatly, yet you essentially dislike them. If aiming to destroy everything about them, you make quite an excellent partner."

A being accidentally created by cult sorcerers.

Now harboring resentment, intending to destroy her creators?

Such context is quite understandable, greatly aligning with the absurd actions of those cult sorcerers.

However, Ronald remained vigilant, opting to refuse:

"I'm not here to destroy cult sorcerers, nor do I have much spare time. If your aim truly aligns with what you just said, then you've absolutely found the wrong person."

"…"

The girl's expression didn't change at all upon hearing Ronald's rejection.

She simply stood up from the rocks and jumped directly before Ronald.

"Ronald, I truly bear no ill will towards you."

The girl stared earnestly into Ronald's eyes, her tone meticulous:

"If you really find me untrustworthy, perhaps we could have a duel, and then we could communicate properly?"

Ronald continued to refuse:

"If there's no ill intent, then why fight?"

Words spoken, Ronald turned and began walking deeper into the island. Nonetheless, his alertness remained at its peak:

"Anyway, I have my own matters to attend to."

"If you're truly keen to deal with cult sorcerers, better hurry and seek someone else. I can't be of much help."

"…"

After Ronald spoke, the girl standing on the beach didn't pursue him.

She merely stood in place, confidently continuing:

"Then let me rephrase, Ronald, are you interested in derailing the cult sorcerers' plan?"

Ronald remained unmoved by the girl's persuasion.

However, the girl's next words made him halt instantly.

Because she said—

"This plan, such as [dealing with the Grid ship fleet]?"