The lighting conditions in the castle are actually quite poor.
Even in broad daylight, ample lighting is required to illuminate the place, so as not to make the environnt too somber.
Especially after Ronald spoke those words, the atmosphere in the banquet hall instantly beca more subdued. The castle servants helping here even felt as if they couldn't breathe.
—This was not an illusion.
The people attending this banquet were almost all holders of the original texts, powerful figures.
After these strong individuals experienced intense emotional fluctuations simultaneously, even a slight release of their inherently aggressive magic power could exert a real sense of pressure on ordinary people.
"Cough, cough, cough—"
At this mont, Bapulor let out a few light coughs.
Breaking the oppressive air with his voice and relieving the ordinary people in the castle, he then turned to Ronald and said:
"Ronald, over the past hundreds of years, we indeed had plans to summon a great entity and have made nurous attempts."
"But everything must be prioritized."
"As of now, amidst the intense changes in the world, we do not believe it is appropriate to act rashly. Therefore, the focus of all casters has shifted toward exploring this path."
Bapulor explained their thoughts in a very tactful manner.
However, among the cultist magicians present, there were evidently also those with a more proactive character.
"Let's just get to the point," a male civil servant said eagerly with a smile, "I'm quite satisfied with my current life. If we were to summon a great entity imdiately, my satisfaction would definitely disappear."
Just after the male civil servant finished speaking, the female cultist magician who had previously warned Bapulor from the tower spire imdiately summarized the discussion:
"So, Mr. Ronald."
"The behavior you're worried about is definitely not going to happen in the current [Runic Kingdom]."
"..."
Ronald glanced over the dining table; the cultist magicians present expressed great confidence in this information.
Only in Bapulor's eyes was there a trace of serious contemplation and concern.
Thus, Ronald threw out another heavy piece of information:
"Let clarify again, the place where I obtained this intelligence was from the forr agents of [Entelder]."
This ti, the cultist magicians in the banquet hall could no longer remain calm and confident as they did before.
They knew very well that the agents of [Entelder] were of the world's highest caliber. Even though that nation has now vanished, having co into contact with these 'refugees' within the [Runic Kingdom], the cultist magicians were also aware of these individuals' capabilities.
If the information really ca from these people, then it's absolutely not sothing that can be laughed off.
"..."
In the silence, gazes were exchanged among the cultist magicians.
None of them spoke, yet they reached a consensus in advance.
There are two major cities in the eastern part of the [Runic Kingdom], naly [Jokaira] and [Nurdan], and the civil servant responsible for that area—Grey—is coincidentally not at the banquet site right now.
On the other side, seeing the cultist magicians communicating with their eyes.
Ronald waited for a few seconds before he spoke to continue driving the topic:
"So—you all have an idea now?"
It was still the previous female cultist magician who provided an answer:
"Mr. Ronald, the one among us managing the eastern cities is Grey, and he hasn't been in [Joluno] city recently."
The cultist magician gave an explanation.
At this mont, Patricia was right beside Ronald, softly reminding him:
"Grey is referred to by the Investigation Bureau as the Great Fla Calamity."
"He specializes in using a kind of heart-polluting Evil Fla Magic, one of the highest-level original text holders among the cultist magicians. Especially since Grey has a violent and dominant personality, with an extre sense of vengeance, as long as he appears within monitoring range, the Investigation Bureau will imdiately take corresponding asures."
Ronald nodded in thanks to Patricia, then turned his gaze to Bapulor:
"Bapulor, what do you think of this Grey?"
"Grey, huh, that guy is very adept at fighting…" Bapulor answered without hesitation, but after the first sentence, he fell into thought, and it took so ti before he spoke again, "To be honest, he actually isn't quite satisfied with so of my actions."
"But under our collective interests, he shouldn't do anything too outlandish…"
Had it been soone else providing such an answer, Ronald would surely have believed it.
—But these are cultist magicians.
Considering the strange thinking of these people, Ronald couldn't trust them, so he continued to press:
"Let's not rely on 'should'."
"When it cos to such dangerous matters, only truly confird information can be trusted."
Hearing this, Bapulor looked troubled.
If this were in the past, as the leader of the cultist magicians, he could do whatever he wished with his subordinates without any issues.
But now it's different.
He is now a leader of a nation, and Grey is also an important administrative official. From the organization to the state, many things are considered, and Bapulor wouldn't act rashly due to his status.
Or rather, precisely because he is Bapulor, things have beco exceedingly cumberso.
Were it soone not as 'dedicated' as him occupying this position, they likely could have taken swift, decisive action against Grey.
"You're saying…"
Under these circumstances, Bapulor prepared to give Ronald an explanation.
However, he only managed to begin his words.
Clap—
A light sound accompanied by two footsteps ca from the doorway of the banquet hall.
Raising their heads, the diners saw a young girl appearing there, followed by a man with a grim expression.
"Father, why didn't you call for lunch?"
The newcor was none other than Siesta, who had disappeared in [Waterfall City]!
And with Ronald's perception ability, he imdiately realized that the man behind Siesta was also an original text holder.
Presumably, this should be one of the seven top civil servants among the cultist magicians.
"Oh? Ronald!"
At this mont, Siesta spotted Ronald sitting at the dining table.
The cultist magician girl was completely unconcerned with the conflicts left behind in [Entelder]. A look of surprise and delight appeared on her face, and she imdiately dashed towards Ronald:
"Ronald, you must have co here looking for !"
"Perfect timing, perfect timing!"
"I recently finished an incredible work and was looking for soone to show it off to!"
Clang—
Unfortunately, Siesta wasn't able to fulfill her wish.
Because, at that mont.
Patricia stood up imdiately, blocking the way between Siesta and Ronald, her longsword pointing directly at the cultist magician:
"Halt your steps, don't approach my friend so carelessly!"
"..."
Siesta paused her steps, looking at Patricia's resolute stance, her expression almost on the verge of tears:
"Patricia, didn't we beco friends in [Gride]?"
"Put away that dangerous thing, quickly."
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