Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1299 - 1293: An Unexpected Gain

"Discuss...?"

When Darman spoke to retain him, Ronald initially thought the councilor wanted some compensation.

After all, Catherine's methods were indeed too rough.

For someone with status and identity, it would definitely be considered a severe insult, and to react like this was only natural.

But this councilor of Hamono was evidently wiser than Ronald anticipated.

Darman did not demand an apology or benefits; instead, he spoke in a very sincere tone:

"If I didn't mishear, you seem to have said earlier that you're quite unfamiliar with the surrounding environment?"

"That's right. Catherine and I have actually just arrived here." Ronald did not intend to hide anything and naturally nodded in acknowledgment.

Upon hearing this answer, Councilor Darman immediately revealed a knowing expression.

He spoke again, with the confident demeanor returning fully to this city councilor:

"Due to the significant changes in the world, we've actually realized that some unexpected situations might occur here as well."

"Since you are now here—in unfamiliar territory—I believe Hamono should be able to offer some assistance to the two of you."

Councilor Darman's idea was very simple, and to some extent, it aligned with the current situation.

He simply thought Ronald and Karina appeared here entirely as a result of yet another spatial change.

Now, with two such powerful casters before him.

Even though one of them had just treated him roughly, as a city councilor of Hamono, Darman thought he shouldn't just do nothing and let the two leave like this.

"Oh? You want to make a deal with us?"

At this moment, Catherine, who had stepped outside first, returned.

Upon hearing this guy's offer, she stood before Councilor Darman again:

"Then tell us—what do you want us to do, and what kind of reward can you offer us in return."

"..."

Councilor Darman couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

He certainly hadn't forgotten something so recent.

So when this woman, who had just controlled him with a spell, stood before him again, the aggressively imposing presence immediately surfaced, making it somewhat difficult for Councilor Darman to restrain himself.

To the extent that he even forgot an important rule of negotiation—don't expose your weaknesses first.

"I... actually, Hamono City has encountered some troubles recently."

"I believe someone as powerful as yourself can bring positive changes to us."

"Ah, such a request." Upon hearing Darman's reply, Catherine raised an eyebrow, immediately losing interest.

The young woman glanced back at Ronald.

Seeing that Ronald was still interested in the negotiation, she simply abandoned the conversation with Darman and sat on the chair, leaning back and leisurely humming an unknown tune.

Seeing this, Darman was a bit at a loss.

However, Ronald didn't let the councilor feel too embarrassed; he stepped forward and said:

"Councilor, I can understand your need for help."

"However, due to the spatial anomaly, Catherine and I now have a very distant destination to reach, so we won't be able to stay at your place for too long."

Ronald's words greatly relieved Darman.

Upon hearing the content of the conversation, the Hamono councilor's eyes lit up, his expression excited:

"Traveling... isn't this perfect!"

"Mr. Ronald, if you don't mind, could you tell me your destination? We might be able to offer you some help."

Ronald politely declined:

"Mr. Darman, both Catherine and I can use flying spells, and our speed definitely won't be much slower than ordinary flying spells."

"No, no!" Upon hearing Ronald's intention to refuse, Darman quickly shook his head, "The ability we have isn't about accelerating travel speed, but rather adopting a more aggressive approach!"

"A more aggressive approach?" Hearing this, Ronald finally became interested.

Even Catherine, on the side, slightly turned her gaze in this direction.

Through the councilor's reaction, both of them realized the other definitely had some particularly remarkable ability!

At the same time, Darman also noticed the change in Ronald and Catherine.

To become a city councilor—it takes an exceedingly shrewd personality!

Darman immediately recognized that his advantage had arrived, and even his manner of speaking underwent a completely different transformation:

"This should count as one of Hamono's critical secrets."

"But considering it's you two, I will take it upon myself to let you know first."

After expressing his stance on this matter, Darman then continued:

"Both of you must have noticed Hamono is a city where summoners and the summoned live together. This has not been a recent change, but a trend that has been developing since Hamono's establishment. Under the influence of this circumstance, for a long time, the casters here have focused their research primarily on summoning magic..."

"Let me interrupt." Seeing Darman getting carried away, Ronald couldn't help but throw some cold water on him—but it was a necessary reminder, "Earlier in Entrode, there was indeed a major malicious incident involving summoned creatures, are you aware of that?"

Upon Ronald's reminder, Darman's excited expression immediately cooled down.

He opened his mouth, only to feel that the man before him was actually no different from the woman beside him—a villain.

While he was discussing the situation in Hamono City, this man interjected with such a remark about Entrode...

This was beyond the scope of mere emotional intelligence!

Then, with a tense expression, Darman replied in an indisputable tone:

"Sir, although Hamono is far from the civilization center, we are also aware of the situation in Entrode."

"But please rest assured, the summoners and the summoned residing in Hamono are kind-hearted, definitely not the crazed ones involved in Entrode."

Ronald shrugged, expressing his apology:

"I was just giving a reminder since it had quite an impact."

With Ronald's response, Darman finally steered the conversation back to his original rhythm:

"In any case, during the long period of spell research, our casters innovatively developed a spell capable of spatial teleportation using the universal nature of summoning magic about half a year ago."

"If the two of you truly have a very distant destination to reach."

"Then I believe Hamono City can still provide help."