Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength
Chapter 202 - 201 Friendly Attitude

Chapter 202: Chapter 201 Friendly Attitude

"You mean... the original tome?"

Staring at Audrey before him, Ronald asked with a trace of astonishment in his voice.

Although he appeared to be very shocked on the surface,

in reality, he had been somewhat prepared.

On the journey prior, the information revealed by Audrey had already proven that the church had access to a vast amount of intelligence. With this in mind, it was only natural that they would know about the servant who also possessed an original tome.

Information that Swift could investigate.

It was unreasonable to think that an organization like the church couldn’t find any clues.

On the other side, that is, after Ronald showed his shocked expression,

the church’s nun continued to explain with a smile:

"That’s right, it’s an original tome."

"And to a large extent, we have confirmed that this tome is the main culprit behind the magical explosion that occurred in Blenheim two months ago."

"Mr. Ronald, what do you think about this matter?"

"..."

Ronald silently looked at Audrey before him.

After thinking for a few seconds, he tentatively asked:

"This original tome..."

"Does it belong to the same system as the power I use?"

The church’s nun nodded slightly:

"Yes, it’s completely a series of abilities."

"However, in the actual process, the situation we encountered has some differences from what you initially described."

"The people we sent found out that Miss Lumiere was not human, and before they could initiate further contact, they discovered that the servant beside her was actually a quite powerful original tome controller."

"And the development of events proceeded just as I had just told you."

"..."

After listening to Audrey’s narrative,

Ronald did not respond immediately.

On one hand, he was organizing his thoughts to prepare for the conversation to follow, while on the other, he was pondering his own recent activities.

Based on the level of information gathering displayed by Audrey now,

at least after the situation on Lumiere’s side was exposed to their eyes, there was a high probability that he had also been included in the focus of their surveillance.

He must carefully recall all his recent actions!

After walking together on the streets of Blenheim for a few minutes at night, Ronald felt he was ready and then tentatively said with a hint of sentiment:

"Miss Audrey, the reason you’ve come to invite me tonight... is it because having an original tome holder of the same faction present would make it easier to deal with that person?"

The church’s nun smiled noncommittally and then continued:

"According to the information we have learned,"

"After the banquet had been going for half of the night, Miss Lumiere suddenly claimed she felt unwell and announced her departure from the event, yet the carriage she took did not head towards the Governor’s mansion in Forest Road but drove towards the train station instead."

"..."

Looking into Audrey’s serious eyes, Ronald knew his guess was correct.

This trip to the train station was not just an ordinary stroll.

It was the real operation plan to carry out an expedition against Lumiere and that servant, targeting the original tome controller!

While Ronald was contemplating everything in his mind, the church nun’s narrative still continued:

"According to the assessment of the church’s internal professionals, we believe that the original tome held by that servant is closely related to the original tome you hold, Mr. Ronald."

"In fact, the two tomes might have originated from a single complete tome that had been split. Under these circumstances, if we were to collect them together, do you think there is still a possibility of restoration?"

Another statement loaded with information!

Ronald had always speculated that the other two parts of the "Divine Comedy" should be scattered somewhere in this world, and were likely to appear in Blenheim.

But when Audrey actually shared such information with him,

Ronald’s feelings at this moment were unavoidably complex.

The original tome he had always relied on so heavily...

Perhaps tonight...

he would see the true appearance of another "Heavenly Chapter."

However, this was not the moment for him to be consumed by his own emotions.

Giving Audrey a slight nod, Ronald spoke in response:

"Of course, I think it’s entirely possible."

"Our school’s original scripture is in a state divided into three parts, so if we can collect them back, there should be no problem with restoration."

"..."

Yet, faced with Ronald’s answer, Audrey seemed momentarily stunned.

After hesitating for a few seconds, the church’s nun asked cautiously in a low voice,

"Are you saying that this original scripture is divided into three parts, not two?"

"..."

Miscalculation!

Hearing Audrey’s question, Ronald instantly realized he had let something slip.

Originating from Earth, he naturally understood that the highly esteemed work "Divine Comedy" was divided into three parts.

However, for the original inhabitants of this other world,

without understanding the original form of "Divine Comedy," they would only judge from the limited information they had that the scripture contained only two parts—Hell and Heaven!

He had accidentally revealed something quite significant to her.

But now that the words were already out, Ronald had no intention of feigning confusion.

So he nodded squarely and explained outright:

"Yes, it’s in a state that can be divided into three."

"The part I possess is merely one-third, and if I’m not mistaken, the part that the male servant has is another third."

Audrey’s eyes appeared somewhat sober as she hesitated a few seconds before continuing,

"So in Blenheim City, there’s still an original scripture whose whereabouts are yet to be discovered?"

There might be more than one...

Watching the nun’s troubled expression, Ronald couldn’t help but comment inwardly.

Considering he could obtain a "Bradshaw’s Railway Guide" at a place like the Blenheim City train station, who knows if there still might be undiscovered scriptures lying around.

After all, no one could guarantee that the magic power explosion of "Divine Comedy" on that day had activated all the scriptures in Blenheim City; "Bradshaw’s Railway Guide" was, in the end, just an isolated case.

Thinking this way,

In reality, Ronald had already nodded in agreement with Audrey’s speculation, then continued,

"Besides the one I hold, and the one the male servant has, I am not clear about the whereabouts of the last part of the original scripture. Moreover, compared to such uncertainties, I feel compelled to remind you of something first."

The nun paused her step, but quickly resumed her pace,

"Please do."

Ronald continued,

"If you are hoping that I will provide information about the other original scripture’s capabilities, then I’m afraid you will be disappointed."

"I cannot ascertain their specific abilities until direct contact."

Ronald was speaking the whole truth.

Although he had already mastered a considerable part of the "Hell Chapter"’s abilities, he did not dare speculate what kinds of abilities the "Heavenly Chapter" could derive.

Because whether from the standpoint of mysticism or in terms of textual content,

the differences between these two parts were too vast.

However, unexpectedly, Audrey did not show any particular dissatisfaction with Ronald’s statement.

The church’s nun maintained a steady pace, speaking in the tone of casual conversation:

"Mr. Ronald, inviting you for a stroll with me tonight does not mean the church is coveting the original scripture in your possession."

"Being recognized by Her Majesty the Queen and allowed to continue activities within the nation’s borders, we have always adhered to a principle of amity."

With this, the nun looked earnestly at Ronald,

and said with an extremely sincere tone,

"The church is friendly towards you."