The transaction with Xie Si Ta, Ronald treated as just another common experience.

Next, he utilized his spare time in Entrode.

He still had to test various parameters of the "Precession" spell.

Such as the distance indicators of casting the spell, the size and mass limits of the specified objects, and so on. Since the spell itself did not provide detailed norms for these concepts, Ronald had to carry out corresponding experiments to ultimately determine the various effects during actual use.

The development level around Entrode was not too high, either.

Leaving the urban area, any random location could become an excellent spell testing ground.

…

In such leisure time.

Entrode's peaceful days passed by for another two weeks.

Until on a not-so-sunny morning, this guy Laleiye finally came to the inn where Ronald and his party were staying.

Bang bang bang—

"Mr. Ronald, long time no see."

After the knocking, Laleiye's figure entered the guest room.

But compared to the previous few encounters, the Laleiye standing before Ronald today looked somewhat haggard in expression and tone.

Dark circles under the eyes, which should not have been there, were quite evident, and even the blood color on the cheeks was now a pale white after the color had faded. One could tell at a glance how weak this man was.

"Laleiye, are you sure you're alright?"

Ronald stepped forward to greet him.

Although he didn't particularly care about the spy leader's health, he still had to say the polite things that were expected.

In response to Ronald's question, Laleiye's answer was also very straightforward:

"Ha ha, just a bit overworked lately."

"Because the situation inside the country is tightening up, searching for the causes of those summoned creatures, the rebellions previously suppressed in remote areas are starting to overflow everywhere. People like me, with my duties and work, naturally can't relax at a time like this."

Hearing this, Ronald immediately understood everything:

"Coming to me in your busy schedule like this, I'm guessing you're not here just for a chat?"

Laleiye looked at Ronald with a "you really can guess" expression on his face.

"If it weren't for something urgent, honestly, I would rather hurry to catch a few more troublemakers."

Shaking his head with a sigh, Laleiye then spoke seriously:

"In short, due to the situation in the city, the higher-ups have accelerated the decision-making process. If there's no problem, you can come with me now to complete the decryption work on that tome."

"Without delay, I can leave immediately," Ronald promptly responded to Laleiye.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, he followed up with a question:

"But after the tome is decrypted, Costate and I should still be free to move around in Entrode, right?"

A complex smile appeared on Laleiye's face:

"You are free to move anywhere." He spoke halfway, then his gaze shifted to the room where Costate was still focused on brewing tea, "Or rather—with your and Miss Costate's abilities, probably not many would be willing to stop your actions; the cost would be too great."

"Moreover, if you plan to continue staying in Entrode, we can also keep covering the accommodation expenses."

"…"

The conversation in the room did not last long.

Considering the confidentiality of deciphering the original text, Ronald instructed Costate to wait in the inn while he himself followed R'lyeh and returned to the peak's governing hall above Waterfall City.

At this very moment.

The scene on the streets was truly different from two weeks prior.

Not to mention the obviously increased patrol frequency of police officers, even the activities of the mysterious side's personnel were significantly reduced.

—This situation was particularly abnormal.

Even by skimming the simplest news in the newspaper, Ronald understood that in today's world, following the breach of previous taboos, the various forces of the mysterious side had begun to shine and heat up everywhere. They were trying to proclaim their existence and then gather and possess more resources for development.

And now the capital of Entrode had turned into this...

Without a doubt, this was definitely the result of a series of serious interferences by interdimensional entities hiding among them.

On the road, Ronald specifically asked a question:

"R'lyeh, about those summoned beings infiltrating human society, have you informed other countries?"

"The ruling class certainly conveyed the message. But given our actual situation in Entrode, whether they will believe this fact or not... that's uncertain,"

There was a look of regret on R'lyeh's face.

For Entrode's side, the willingness to actively convey such news was clearly out of a fundamental principle of humanity. However, due to several years of past wars and the current domestic situation, many countries evidently perceived their messages as bearing ulterior motives.

"Ah..."

Ronald sighed as well but also made a decision in his heart.

Even though he was of little significance and had a soft voice, he still had some abilities. After handling the decryption work for the original text with R'lyeh in the governing hall, he would immediately return to the inn to draft a letter to send back to Gride.

With Ronald's abilities and identity.

As long as the information reached within the borders of Gride, it would likely cause no small amount of attention.

And once Gride, the current world's number one, began to take seriously the issue of summoned creatures' infiltration, other regions would have, more or less, some basic response to this crisis.

However, speaking of this.

A question that must be mentioned also emerged in Ronald's mind.

As the head of Entrode's spy system, R'lyeh's perceptive abilities were extremely sharp.

Almost the instant Ronald's emotions changed, this fellow immediately reacted:

"Mr. Ronald, if there's anything, just speak freely."

"With the current situation in Entrode, we'd absolutely be willing to make friends with a powerful individual like yourself."

Since the other party had already seen through him, Ronald had no intention of continuing to hide his thoughts.

He recalled the news he had seen in the newspaper that morning and spoke with an exceedingly calm tone:

"This morning I saw in the news that in Waterfall City, there are explorers preparing to organize a team for an arctic expedition. I hope to have the good fortune of joining this team comprised of ordinary people. May I have permission?"

R'lyeh, of course, would not refuse.

Recalling the recent event of Ronald joining the archaeological ruins and his inquiry about the Peak of Ling Guang on the train, R'lyeh immediately expressed agreement to this request:

"That's no problem at all, I can even act as an official to help contact them for you."

"Then thank you very much..."

Ronald didn't say much more, just nodded his head and concluded the matter.

However, beneath the surface calm.

Ronald's true emotions were quite agitated.

Because the purpose of his request was actually for the still missing Eloys...

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