Free Web NovelChapter 1542: Chapter 1536: Spell Advancement
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Ronald, in the guise of a nun, and the two [Nine Commandments Assembly] Casters who had intruded into the basement stared at each other in silence.
Ronald had just completed the fusion of the artificial godhood.
He intended to annihilate the enemies on the spot, but the surging power within him required his full attention to control, leaving him no room to attack.
This stalemate, however, gave the two [Nine Commandments Assembly] Casters time to react.
The two of them stared at Ronald...
With their understanding of the Holy City, they couldn’t even comprehend what was happening before them.
Out of caution, and seeing that the young girl didn’t have an attacking posture, they quietly exchanged opinions:
"Is she the enemy? Should we attack?"
"Impossible! We’re the only ones who entered the Holy City! There’s been no sign of any seal being forcibly opened during this time. No one else, anyone else! Could possibly show up here right now!"
The Caster, who was dismissed, wasn’t convinced by his companion, speaking in an agitated tone:
"But she’s standing right here in front of us!"
"Could it not be possible that she’s an enemy of ours, mastering the ability to infiltrate the Holy City’s seals, and arrived here ahead of time?"
His companion retorted:
"Think about it. The protective spells of this building area are exquisite. It’s impossible for an outsider to invade without causing damage."
Recalling their entry into the cathedral, the Caster who was rebuked blinked:
"The protective spells here, before we destroyed them... were indeed intact..."
Ronald’s prior caution was now yielding its deserved reward.
Confidence in his strength and knowledge, his informational advantage of entering the Holy City first, and his overall understanding of the protective spells in Saint Alan’s Cathedral.
Ultimately, these led the two [Nine Commandments Assembly] Casters to seriously misjudge the situation.
They believed that the nun appearing here couldn’t possibly be an enemy who followed them into the Holy City, but rather...
"Could she be a survivor from ancient times?"
"No one but the Casters of the Holy City could possibly appear here!"
With such a preconceived notion, all deductions began hurtling towards the wrong conclusion.
They first imagined a reason for the survival of the Holy City’s Casters:
"Time! The heterotemporal seal we broke should be related to time!"
Then they noticed the books that Ronald had just gone through:
"Look around, these documents show signs of recent perusal! She was likely suddenly sealed here when the Holy City perished!"
Finally, their gaze fell on the beautiful nun.
Ronald, adjusting his power and therefore not acting immediately, and that guarded expression in his eyes signaled to them:
"She’s both shocked and terrified, certainly unaware of her actual situation!"
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The two [Nine Commandments Assembly] Casters exchanged a glance, their tense expressions turning excited.
An ancient Caster!
A nun in the very heart of the Holy City!
In their eyes, Ronald had already become the biggest gain of this venture, even... someone they were eager to recruit!
Their excitement was palpable.
Yet, as Casters of the [Nine Commandments Assembly], these two weren’t lowering their guard due to their assumptions.
One stepped forward, adopting a posture of proactive negotiation.
While the other turned his body sideways, hiding behind his companion to secretly remain vigilant.
The one who approached bore as friendly and affable a smile as possible:
"Miss... or rather, honorable Cleric!"
"We mean no harm, we only wish to rescue you from the seal, which is why we used spells to breach this place."
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Ronald remained unresponsive.
Reminded by the enemy before him, he realized that he was still presenting as a young girl. His mind was torn between the urge to silence them and the shame derived from gender consciousness.
Of course, some bold thoughts also began to emerge—perhaps he could exploit this misjudgment.
Ronald’s silence made the two [Nine Commandments Assembly] Casters even more delighted.
When things seem to be in one’s favor, one often extrapolates such logic without needing any misleading:
"Yes, that’s it!"
"She’s from an ancient era, and the language of that time was different. She can’t understand what we’re saying!"
Thus, under their ecstatic gazes, Ronald spoke.
The girl’s cold voice said:
"You have discovered a survivor from ancient times and successfully expressed goodwill. However, due to the language barrier, you plan to safely bring me to meet your other companions, and then jointly report this to the president of the [Nine Commandments Assembly]."
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An unprecedented power of word spirit descended with Ronald’s words.
In past encounters with enemies, if the opponent was a holder of an original classic, Ronald’s word spirit magic might at most daze them temporarily, but it was impossible to change thoughts. free𝑤ebnovel.com
But now, everything was different.
The newly released [Kushin Tablet], along with the artificial godhood fused into it, had elevated all his spells to a qualitative level.
Although it’s impossible to completely control holders of original classics.
Inducing mental manipulation in line with their thoughts was no longer an issue.
As the word spirit was unleashed, the initially excited expressions of the two [Nine Commandments Assembly] Casters turned unchanged at the moment.
Being powerful Casters, they instinctively resisted the control of the word spirit magic.
But Ronald’s voice seemed to drill a hole atop their heads, cascading as a cold spring into their minds; locked by the magic force, they had no power to resist.
In just a few seconds, the two Casters’ eyes regained clarity.
However, they no longer harbored vigilance towards Ronald nor the intention to discuss any other actions.
They even completely forgot the purpose of coming to Saint Alan’s Cathedral—to find the possibly existing artificial godhood here.
Instead, they unanimously turned around, becoming guides and taking the lead in leaving.
Leaving their unguarded backs generously within Ronald’s reach.
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Watching the two enemies whose thoughts had been altered by the word spirit, Ronald stood there for a few seconds before following.
The sudden surge in power brought him an oddly unreal sensation.
Yet, after leaving the basement, the ruins of the cathedral destroyed by the [Nine Commandments Assembly] Casters promptly came into view.
The conflict brought by reality.
The grandeur of the building, recently seen in his memory, compared with the gray ruins before him.
Instantly swept away Ronald’s confusion.
He focused on the backs of the two leading the way, and more ideas started to burgeon.
By maintaining the current pace, contacting the enemies one by one, slowly infiltrating, step by step inducing.
Could it be possible?
He could turn everyone in the [Nine Commandments Assembly] into his ’companions,’ thereby easily resolving the crisis in the Holy City?
