Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength
Chapter 556 - 553: Outsiders

Chapter 556: Chapter 553: Outsiders

Upon hearing Ronald’s inquiry, a few seconds of hesitation flickered in Sinovia’s eyes.

The girl had her own considerations.

The two men in front of her had just rescued her younger brother from the town’s wizard, and they hadn’t made any unreasonable demands of her—although she was likely to encounter some trouble.

But... after all, this was a genuine act of kindness.

Head bowed, she continued walking in silence for a full ten seconds.

After a brief internal struggle, the young witch apprentice finally spoke up again:

"Mr. Drake, you just saved Little Qi. I’m genuinely grateful.

"If I were to continue to hide this from you, it would really be unacceptable."

Ronald nodded understandingly.

He didn’t rush to question her further, instead giving Sinovia enough time to reflect.

The witch girl, seeing Ronald’s gesture, continued:

"As far as I know, Barrier Mountain has a very polarized attitude towards outsiders. For those witches who chose not to join the academy over the past few decades but now decide to do so, the attitude is generally not very welcoming."

"When the world’s powers were consolidated back then, these people chose to hide and preserve their own knowledge and power. This is completely contrary to the current atmosphere within the academy; you understand this, don’t you?"

"..."

Ronald didn’t immediately express worry or anxiety at this less than pleasant answer.

On the contrary, he recalled the words of the male wizard in the town to Sinovia and smoothly changed the subject:

"Not very friendly attitudes... So beyond the general stance, there must also be exceptions, right?"

"You’re correct," Sinovia responded with a touch of surprise. However, since she had already started speaking, she naturally didn’t intend to tease him with suspense, "If it’s a Great Wizard who holds original spellbooks, or, stepping back a bit, can provide spells not yet recorded in the Academy Tower, then they can receive quite favorable treatment."

She first clarified the actual situation.

After pondering for a few seconds, Sinovia went on to say:

"Of course, if a witch apprentice can bring such a wizard to the Academy Tower, they would also receive many benefits."

"..."

Ronald and Bapulor exchanged glances; the problem that emerged was clear and straightforward.

—Who would offer up their own spells.

In order to obtain legitimate status at Barrier Mountain and move about smoothly,

either Ronald or Bapulor would have to step forward.

The decision was easy to make.

That person... could only be Ronald.

Bapulor, as a heretical magician, possessed spells that were all about physical transformation or spiritual corruption, a series of malignant abilities. Revealing just one or two of these spells could potentially invite untold trouble.

In contrast, Ronald’s possession of numerous original spellbooks was not to be mentioned.

Even without considering original spells, he had enough incantations to register, undoubtedly making him the prime candidate for this task.

After quickly settling on a plan, Ronald promptly said to Sinovia:

"I happen to have a spell passed down within a single lineage."

"Is there anything I should be mindful of when registering it at the academy?"

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Sinovia’s reaction was one of great surprise.

As a witch apprentice, being able to refer such a caster to join the academy was definitely a shining point on her record.

Before Ronald spoke up,

what she had in mind was still how to refer two independent witches to join the academy. Even just to repay them for saving her brother, Sinovia was willing to risk being neglected by her tutor to give it a try.

And just like that, in the blink of an eye.

Would the risky matter suddenly turn into pie falling from the sky?

Sinovia, still maintaining the composure befitting of a Wizard, suppressed her excitement and unease, even deliberately stopping in her tracks before looking at Ronald seriously,

"Mr. Drake, are you certain that your Spell has not been recorded by the Academy?"

Without giving a definite response, Ronald nodded,

"Of course, I’m very sure."

Ronald’s Spells were all from the original texts of external existences.

Casters within the "Infinite Negative Domain", no matter how preposterous, couldn’t possibly penetrate the world to record Spells, right?

Excitement flickered across Sinovia’s face, but she still restrained it, continuing to confirm,

"Then... could you show me your Spell first?"

Ronald promptly recited the incantation, and his Magic Power began to flow within him,

"How ludicrous it is to try to trap someone in a labyrinth forged by its very designer!

I have the vast sky to reach any place I wish to go.

..."

As the incantation ended, pristine Icarus Wings unfurled behind him.

Sinovia, watching the figure of Ronald before her, finally couldn’t suppress her excitement,

"Wings... wings!"

"This Spell of yours... is it for Flying?"

Ronald nodded slightly, and his body immediately began to float, pulled by the Icarus Wings.

The fact was right in front of her.

The Spell Ronald was demonstrating was an undoubtedly precious Flying Spell!

Beneath the Wizard’s robe, Sinovia had already clenched her fists tightly.

With the surge of excitement, her fingernails had even dug into her flesh.

Even though Sinovia was only a Wizard apprentice, she knew there were only five Flying Spells in the Academy, and Ronald was displaying a power entirely different from any of those.

If she could act as the referrer and bring this man before her into the Academy...

"..."

"Mr... Mr. Drake, we had better hurry."

"That way, we might still catch the night view at the Academy Tower’s stargazing area. For someone who has just entered Barrier Mountain, it is definitely a sight not to be missed!"

The invitation was indeed straightforward...

Ronald looked at Sinovia’s expression, a bit embarrassed.

But considering that she would be their guide in Barrier Mountain, he still nodded in agreement,

"If that is the case, then let’s hasten."

Subsequently, Sinovia tapped a few times on her chest with her right hand.

Without reciting any incantation, a wave of Magic Fluctuation appeared following her movements, enveloping both Ronald and Bapulor within it.

The next second, Ronald faintly felt a gentle breeze wrapping around him, providing a suitable push as he moved forward, while not affecting his balance control.

It was clear that this Spell was meant to enhance mobility.

Meanwhile, the young female Wizard smiled very understandingly and took the initiative to explain to both Ronald and Drake,

"Mr. Drake, this is an optimized Spell from the Academy—Gale Ring."

"After you join, you may learn this technique of casting without an incantation, so please look forward to it."