Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1307 - 1301: Lirya Cologne

So this is the original text...

Upon learning the original form of the Book of Interpretation from Lama's response, Ronald was not only enlightened but couldn't help feeling a bit emotional.

According to the original function of "Shuo Wen Jie Zi".

This book entered this world as an original text, possessing the ability to translate other original texts, which indeed seems fitting.

It's just a pity that this time, the original text from his hometown fell into the hands of the enemy, a twist of fate it seems.

He felt a slight pang of emotion.

Ronald then stopped dwelling on the emergence of "Shuo Wen Jie Zi".

What truly needed to be considered now was a cautious plan for his upcoming actions.

Otherwise, when it came time to confront the "Nine Commandments Conclave" in a decisive battle, even Ronald would likely face many troubles given their ability to directly break original texts...

Meanwhile, sitting on the other side, Catherine showed little interest in the matter.

Unlike the "Nine Commandments Conclave", which needed "Shuo Wen Jie Zi".

The wizards of Barrier Mountain had invested heavily in linguistics, even successfully cracking most ancient languages on Earth. However, being trapped in the "Infinite Negative Domain", the original texts they held were only a few.

This was why, during the decisive battle at "Springs", they couldn't showcase their true strength.

Now suddenly, an original text capable of translating other original texts had appeared.

To Catherine, who didn't care much about original texts other than her own and who had mastery of several languages, this was not something worth paying attention to.

Thus, after a period of contemplation, Ronald raised his head again to look at the great demon before him:

"I understand about the Book of Interpretation now."

"So besides this uniquely powerful original text, what else is worth focusing on in the 'Nine Commandments Conclave'?"

"..."

Hearing this question, Lama's eyes widened.

He found the reactions of the man and woman before him quite unbelievable!

Any caster from the mysterious side would know the significance of the original texts, wouldn't they?

In fact, when Lama mentioned the Book of Interpretation, he was already prepared to handle endless questions from Ronald and Catherine. But who knew that after some thought, these two didn't seem to care about it at all!

As if... they didn't need the ability to break original texts!

"..."

Lama controlled his emotions with effort.

He didn't know if this attitude came from the pair's arrogance regarding their own strength, or if they truly didn't care about original texts. But for the great demon himself, the important thing was clear.

— Answering Ronald and Catherine's inquiry.

— That was his main task today.

"Besides original texts, it's the changes in personnel."

Lama recalled carefully before he dared speak with certainty:

"Under the leadership of the 'Nine Commandments Conclave's' chieftain and several of his administrators, the organization has developed smoothly on the southern continent. Especially when holding the Book of Interpretation, an irresistible original text for casters; people flocked to join them."

"But just a few months ago, a minor yet significant change occurred within the organization, which also led to my decision to leave them."

Ronald raised his eyebrows:

"I remember you mentioned that this was due to a personnel issue?"

Lama nodded, affirming Ronald's inquiry:

"It was a caster who carried a family-inherited original text but lacked the ability to decipher it. After joining the organization, the prophetic mage predicted that he would achieve great heights in the future and possess strong power without betraying the 'Nine Commandments Conclave'."

"Given this, the chieftain adjusted the sequence of breaking original texts, moving ahead to interpret this caster's family-inherited original text."

"..."

What kind of change would such a caster bring to the 'Nine Commandments Conclave'?

Ronald began pondering.

He didn't doubt someone's potential to become stronger; after all, in "Entrod", the case of Sedir was a specific example.

A person who had never encountered the mysterious side could grow, in just a few dozen days, into the head spy of "Entrod", Laleiya, who directly killed formidable casters.

In the original text and spell system of this world, anything was possible.

So Ronald continued to confirm with Lama:

"So this person's original text is powerful enough to destabilize the 'Nine Commandments Conclave' as a whole?"

"His original text is indeed strong, and after being deciphered by the Book of Interpretation, others within the organization couldn't see through the young man's depths in just a few days." Lama acknowledged Ronald's speculation but then shifted the focus, "However, more peculiar than the strength of his spell is his personality!"

Ronald curiously followed up:

"There are issues with this person's personality?"

Lama spoke frankly:

"Yes, this person has quite significant personality issues. He was originally a gentle character, happy to engage with others, but his ways of dealing with people changed drastically after the original text was deciphered for some time!"

"How should I put it..."

At this point, Lama hesitated.

He was quite conflicted about how best to describe this young man's transformation, feeling he couldn't find precise and succinct terms to capture it.

Finally, the great demon, while gesturing, spoke with a reluctant tone:

"This young man. He began to express his feelings very clearly and often preached to others, yet a distinct uniqueness set him apart from others in his actions and demeanor. In all my long years in the demon realm, I have never seen such a character before."

Ronald detected the emotion in Lama's tone, so he cautiously asked:

"Do you think the original text altered his spirit, or some unknown presence seized his body?"

This time, Lama decisively shook his head:

"No, his condition felt akin to someone who hadn't read much but suddenly encountered some advanced ideas or enlightenment."

"And the crucial point about his personality shift is that this young man displays indifference or outright ignores our summoned creatures."

"Such a person rising to the organization's leadership deeply concerns me, as it could significantly endanger my own safety! Hence, after confirming the 'Nine Commandments Conclave' became increasingly perilous to me, I unilaterally severed the contract with the Summoner."

"..."

Such a statement ruled out the possibility of a great being possessing the young man.

Ronald and Lama's focus points differed entirely.

One cared about the caster's attitude towards the summoned, the other only considered the caster's depths.

After several seconds of contemplation, Ronald finally confirmed:\\p>

"His name is...?"

Lama revealed the name:

"Lirya, his name is Lirya Cologne."