Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1308 - 1302: Oversights Under Influence

Ronald's inquiry to the Great Demon slowly came to an end.

Under the narration of this demon who personally experienced everything, the situation of the Nine Rings Secret Association on the southern continent was disclosed one by one. Meanwhile, a suspicion that Ronald had harbored in his heart was answered by Lama.

The information about Shuo Wen Jie Zi being leaked was indeed a decision made after internal discussions within the Nine Rings Secret Association.

Their purpose was to attract the most greedy Casters to the southern continent.

When the time comes, they plan to annihilate these enemies, while also using the opportunity to absorb fresh blood into the organization.

After all, given the reputation of the Nine Rings Secret Association.

Trying to attract powerful Casters to join the organization in prosperous regions is really a challenging endeavor, fraught with obstacles at every step.

But after releasing Shuo Wen Jie Zi, the situation became quite different.

Those daring enough to chase after such things likely possess two key factors: strong power and extreme greed. People with these traits are easily swayed by interests.

So after dealing with the first wave of attacks and absorbing personnel.

Now the Nine Rings Secret Association is resting and preparing on the southern continent, waiting for the second wave to pursue them—this is the expedition team from Grider, their designated target to utterly annihilate in their plan.

This is their operation to heavily strike the true enemy, and also an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their strength.

"..."

After hearing this news.

Ronald also understood how dangerous the situation is for his companions right now.

What's more alarming is that the information obtained from Lama was intel the demon acquired several months ago.

In other words—

After this period of development, the Nine Rings Secret Association with Shuo Wen Jie Zi could only be stronger than Lama described.

As for the Grider fleet…

Even though they have special individuals like Costate and Il, Ronald doesn't think this journey will be stable—it's a situation where the danger is extremely high!

"..."

"Alright, Lama, I'm done with my questions."

With a complex feeling, Ronald waved to the Great Demon.

Night had fallen, and having clarified the enemy's specifics, he didn't plan to delay the demon's time any longer, given the public duties the demon had. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

But before Lama left, Ronald made one last request:

"By the way, come by tomorrow morning, I have some matters I need your help with!"

"..."

Although given another task, Lama felt relieved hearing 'you can now leave' and immediately showed a smile of relief.

So the Great Demon nodded and bowed out of the room, repeatedly promising:

"Rest assured, I'll definitely be on time!"

"..."

Slam—

The door closed, and the demon's figure gradually disappeared into the travel agency with the sound of his footsteps.

Inside, Ronald and Catherine.

Both fell into silence.

Until the sunlight cast the shadows of trees on the carpet before them, Catherine was the first to speak, breaking the silence:

"Ronald, the responsibility is heavy, and the situation is urgent."

"I know that too." Ronald smiled at Katrinalina, but with the same bitterness just seen in Lama, "But the problem is, we still have to wait three days to go over there."

"What if something happens during this time?"

Seeing Ronald looking worried, Katrinalina offered another perspective:

"I actually think you don't need to be so anxious."

"As long as the transmission spell Darma mentioned is fine, we can zip over to the distant southern continent from here. Even if the Grider folks sail fast, it can't be just three days crossing the long ocean and then get caught by the Nine Rings Secret Association, right?"

Hearing Catherine's rare reassurance, Ronald awkwardly scratched his face.

Calmed down and thinking it through, Catherine didn't seem wrong at all.

Analyzing solely from sailing speed, the Grider fleet leaving Barrier Mountain would probably need two or three months to reach their final target.

Ronald's side, not just three days—even extending it another month, is not a problem at all.

Especially this journey involves opening a brand new route...

"Wait!"

At this point, Ronald suddenly had a realization.

He realized this theory overlooked a very important factor.

The original voyage of the Grider fleet was to develop new sea and land routes according to the world's changed pattern.

But now?

With Catherine removing the Infinite Negative Domain's protection, the real world is completely restored to its original state. In this scenario, the Grider fleet's voyage differs from before!

Realizing this issue.

Ronald grabbed the teapot on the table, then used his finger to draw a rough coastline silhouette on the table between them using the tea.

"Catherine, you're familiar with the changes on the map, where would Barrier Mountain appear in the real world?"

"..."

Seeing Ronald's actions, Catherine quickly understood her consideration had missed something.

So she likewise mimicked Ronald's movements.

With a solemn expression, the tower master of the astronomy department marked Barrier Mountain's position using fresh water on the table.

A rough map was sketched out.

Ronald and Catherine staring at the map on the table, both fell into silence.

Transforming the previously distorted map into a normal world.

Then they realized—Barrier Mountain's returned position is actually not far from the southern continent!

"So close…"

Ronald muttered heavily, while Catherine began to explain:

"The reason it's so close is because the Nine Rings Secret Association established outposts following traces of Barrier Mountain Wizards, this place has historical ties."

"Historical ties?" Ronald became alert upon hearing the term, "So this continent still relates to Barrier Mountain Wizards?"

"Yes, but not in the way you think." Catherine nodded and then shook her head, before further explaining, "After the great war, the defeated Wizards were driven to be sealed at the world's edge. That location is now the southern continent, where Wizards were sealed together in the Infinite Negative Domain."

"Although the terrain has changed, Barrier Mountain returning from the Infinite Negative Domain is still quite close to its original position."

With this, Ronald understood everything:

"So the Nine Rings Secret Association chose their base following the location where Wizards were sealed…"