Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength
Chapter 415 - 412: Mission in the Typhoon

Chapter 415: Chapter 412: Mission in the Typhoon

The content on the document was straightforward.

Apart from some formal niceties, the real effective content was a reminder to Ronald that he would be assigned work tonight, and it was an urgent summons from the Springs officials that couldn’t conveniently be refused.

Due to information provided by insiders, the Ginkgo Leaf specifically delivered this reminder to Ronald.

If he did not plan to accept this task,

then Ronald would do well to leave the Whitestar District’s Chamber of Commerce office before 4:30 PM that afternoon.

Otherwise, once the summons arrived here,

whether due to the Chamber’s own obligations or Ronald’s status as a citizen of the Grid Empire, it would then be inappropriate to refuse this summons.

After confirming the contents above, Ronald seriously looked at Eloys:

"Philis, what do you think?"

"Without a doubt, this is an order directly conveyed from the Grid Imperial Family, otherwise the wording in the letter wouldn’t be so definitive."

Hearing Eloys’s thoughts, Ronald approvingly nodded:

"That’s right. It’s a summons directly issued by the Grid Imperial Family. Given the urgency of the situation, and the fact that they would summon someone like me who holds the original texts, this matter is probably very troublesome..."

"In that case, what are you planning to eat tonight?" Ronald had only spoken half when Eloys turned her gaze towards the stormy window, jokingly said, "I see you can pick up fresh sea fish from the street outside, shall I cook it for you?"

"That’s not what I mean..."

Ronald waved his hand helplessly, appreciating Eloys’s joke with his eyes, before he continued analyzing: "For the royal family to take such a stance, participating in such an action could also become a part of our qualifications, trying it out is always the right move. Moreover..."

At this point, Ronald also followed Eloys’s gaze and looked out the window.

The windows here in the office didn’t face the Wis River like those in an apartment. Standing on the second floor and looking outside, Ronald could clearly see the disarray on the street and... the few people, who were still walking about in typhoon weather.

"An incident occurring at this time likely has a high probability of being related to this unnatural typhoon. If this city continues in this state, our own lives won’t be easy either."

Hearing Ronald’s sigh, Eloys turned her head to look at the man next to her.

Her steel-blue eyes stared intently for a while.

Then, suddenly, she leaned over and wrapped her arms around Ronald standing by the window.

"If that’s the case, then let’s just wait here at the office."

"Mm—"

————

The actual situation was even more urgent than Ginkgo Leaf had estimated.

A quarter of an hour before 4:30, an investigator clad in a raincoat burst into the Whitestar district office. After promptly identifying himself to the people on the first floor, he immediately headed up to Ronald’s office on the second floor.

Thump thump thump—

"Mr. Ronald, there is an urgent summons here, and I hope you can respond immediately."

He entered, placed down the expedited document.

The investigator’s actions were smooth and practiced, evident that he had been doing this throughout the stormy afternoon. After completing these actions, he didn’t hesitate or linger, but promptly saluted and then turned to leave.

"..."

"This time it’s an official order."

Watching the investigator’s retreating figure, Eloys took the initiative to pick up the notice he left behind.

"Look, by tonight at eight o’clock, emergency recruitment of personnel in Whitestar District, the Harbor District, and other urban areas, to assemble at the Harbor District’s Hundred Wheel Dock, board the ferry prepared to head out, and please bring your books with you, to deal with some unexpected incidents."

"They are asking to bring the ’books’."

"Ronald, it seems you were right. This typhoon indeed isn’t naturally occurring; someone is already getting restless."

Ronald leaned in to look at the page, and the content was the same as what Philis had mentioned, simply notifying him of the time and place to go, nothing more.

"I’m not particularly opposed to these matters..."

Muttering softly to himself, Ronald then headed downstairs.

"Philis, it’s hard to say what will happen today before we leave. Do you want something to eat? What would you like?"

"Just like you!" Philis replied immediately.

The office itself didn’t have the facilities to cook, so Ronald promptly grabbed two tins of beef from the storeroom, and he and Philis casually settled their dinner with that.

Afterward, they had to hit the road.

Hoping to take a carriage in this weather was purely wishful thinking, as the streets reeking of leftover horse manure slapping their faces was the norm.

Fortunately, the port district was connected to the White Star district.

Even ensuring they wouldn’t be late, having an hour to spare was more than sufficient.

Dark clouds covered the sky, surrounded by howling Gale and rapidly falling raindrops.

Ronald and Philis each wore a raincoat, hurrying through the storm-ravaged streets, where all that could be heard aside from the city’s wails under the assault of the wind and rain was hardly even their own footsteps.

As they left the street where the chamber of commerce’s office was located, Philis wiped the rain off her face with her hand, then through the corner of her eye, glimpsed Ronald walking beside her through the rain curtain.

Both being strong Casters, traveling in this weather wasn’t much of a hindrance. However, walking like this, their clothes would inevitably...

Wait a moment!

Just then, a question popped into the girl’s mind.

—Why doesn’t he look the same as me?

Walking through the typhoon’s streets, Ronald’s face seemed untouched by the rain, even the parts not covered by his raincoat were dry!

Struggling to make her voice heard over the fierce wind and rain, Philis almost shouted,

"Ronald, aren’t you afraid of the rain?"

"..."

Oh no.

With his keen hearing, Ronald certainly noticed Philis’s question.

But to answer her query, he felt that he might just earn himself a kick.

Ever since obtaining the "Rain Mist Divine Hammer" from across the boundary, Ronald had instinctively used its ability to avoid rain, almost subconsciously activating this power during such stormy weather.

However, as an instinctive reaction, he had overlooked Philis beside him.

How should he answer?

He definitely couldn’t just say he forgot her!

At that moment, Ronald was suddenly struck by a quick thought.

"Wait a moment, I’ll sort one out for you too!"

Using a very loud voice to cover for Philis, he then deliberately activated the "Rain Mist Divine Hammer’s" rain avoidance ability, sparing the young lady beside him from the rain.

"..."

Noticing the change occurring on her body, Philis blinked blankly.

Something felt off.

But on further thought, she couldn’t pinpoint any specific detail.