Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1156 - 1150: The Method of Searching
The process of entering the port.
Ronald and Patricia's subjective experience was fairly normal.
However, the moment they left the port and entered the city streets after paying the deposit for mooring the ship, a feeling completely different from the past greeted them.
Firstly, a year ago, the [Looney Kingdom] was undoubtedly an ordinary feudal kingdom, with even the original slave system intact.
Built on such premises, the country, constrained by technological and productive limitations, had cities with buildings and streets mostly made of wood and stone structures; it was impossible to see mature streets like [Gred].
But with the arrival of the cult magicians, the situation became completely different.
These powerful Casters, active worldwide, had certainly seen the appearance of modern countries. So when faced with towns under their control, they didn't let any good things slip away!
So, amidst cities primarily dominated by stones and wood, brand-new buildings emerged swiftly, thanks to the convenience of spells; yet, their distribution was chaotically interwoven across various places.
The resulting effect was an odd beauty within a discordant street scene of different architectural styles.
In Ronald's view...
While the place cannot be said to be devoid of any city planning concept, the structure is definitely not something a normal person could produce.
Especially on the facades of each storefront along the streets.
Though it was night time, and most people were closed and resting.
Ronald could still discern the city's uniqueness through plaques or advertisements at the storefront entrances.
——[Delicious drinks enhancing magic power affinity!]
——[Anti-curse accessory specialty shop!]
——[Body modifications—provide magic power regularly for an utterly superior perfect physique!]
These statements seemed to raise the suspicion level to the maximum.
After leaving the dock, Ronald kept encountering them frequently along the street!
In practically every lodging place in the city.
One could find commercial ventures closely tied to the mysterious side.
While other countries worldwide dealt with changes by mostly opting for gradual, soft approaches.
In contrast, this kingdom ruled by cult magicians.
Was undergoing the most radical, sweeping national transformation!
For after all, cult magicians are vastly different from normal rulers.
In their eyes, as long as they have the power to suppress, any damage to popular sentiment or potentially negative impacts are irrelevant trivialities.
"Hey, sir over there!"
As Ronald and Patricia moved forward in the city, marveling at the cult magicians' transformation of the land, a voice suddenly rang out from a street corner beside them.
Ronald turned to see an old woman dressed as a witch gazing at them from a small tent:
"Sir, I see that you and your daughter will encounter misfortune in the future!"
"If you wish for happiness, come sit. I, old lady, can offer you some help."
"..."
Ronald and Patricia were stunned.
For on this old woman who called them, neither could discern the slightest bit of magic power.
Though it might sound arrogant...
But since they entered a city managed by cult magicians, Ronald and Patricia were in a fully alert state. With their mindset, it was impossible to mistakenly judge whether someone is a Caster.
In other words, this must be a normal person, right?
"..."
"Thank you, but no."
Finally, with both looking bewildered, Ronald was the one who first reacted.
He decisively declined the 'old witch's' invitation and continued moving forward with Patricia further into the city. However, they hadn't traveled far before Patricia asked in a somewhat subtle tone:
"Ronald, do we look like father and daughter?"
"..."
"I think it's just her being elderly, with poor eyesight. Of course, perhaps the appearance I disguised is more aged."
Ronald unabashedly sneered at the 'old witch'.
And then said nothing more.
However, after this, matters requiring his effort were coming up shortly.
——How to find Heloise?
Even though through Alya the letters were sent to Ronald, out of cautious consideration, Heloise didn't specify her location.
Even if [Looney Kingdom] was outdated before.
At the very least, it was a country in the true sense!
Seventeen important cities spread across the surrounding land, and repose centers surrounding the cities are uncountable. If wanting to find Heloise through blanket searches, the time spent would be enormous.
So... should he seek help from the current managers, the cult magicians?
How could it be possible!
Thinking this, Ronald couldn't help but scratch his head.
Not to mention whether or not these cult magicians possess such ability, even if they indeed can help in looking, Ronald wouldn't entrust such an important task to a group like them.
Thus, searching for Heloise requires thinking in other ways.
Based on trying lightly principle.
Ronald activated his [Greedy Original Sin], setting Heloise as the target.
Unfortunately, the spell didn't react at all.
Heloise wasn't nearby him, so even setting the target couldn't yield an accurate feedback.
"Ronald, do you have any leads?"
As Ronald began casting the spell, Patricia, sensing instantly, turned her head:
"Could Heloise be in this city now?"
Patricia was quite shocked at the moment.
Though she knew Ronald's power is stronger than before, if precise search through spells for someone was viable...
About Ronald's comprehensive capability, probably she needed to redefine her views.
"No, I was just trying it." Facing Patricia's surprised tone, Ronald shook his head, replying, "From the look of things, relying on my spells alone, quickly finding Heloise is impossible now."
The situation Ronald mentioned wasn't ideal, but Patricia still picked up the undertone:
"So you've got other ideas?"
At this inquiry, Ronald admitted frankly by nodding:
"Yes, I plan to go write a letter."
"Though right now I don't have another way, I believe that lady can offer me some assistance, indeed."
