"??? "

For a moment, Ronald felt his vision go black.

This... seriously?

How strong must one's luck be to experience all this in just a few weeks?

First, he gained an advantage from the Great Wizard of the Academy Tower, and then he suddenly obtained the original text of "Capitalism"?

Ronald was already considering.

If he bowed in respect now, could he perhaps also bask in some of its glow?

"Mr. Ronald?"

"What's wrong?"

Sedir was a bit puzzled at the moment.

She could see the intense emotional fluctuations in Ronald's demeanor but couldn't figure out the reason behind them.

"So... is my luck too good, or do you know the origins of this original text?"

Sedir acted immediately on her thoughts.

As she asked the question, she took out the mentioned original text from herself and displayed it directly before Ronald.

"..."

"Capitalism."

The clear book title was written on the cover, with potent magic power contained within.

Ronald looked at Sedir before him and now had no doubts left in his heart.

"Whew—"

First, Ronald took a deep breath to calm himself.

Then he silently repeated to himself 'don't deify knowledge' several times before seriously saying to Sedir:

"Sedir, your luck is indeed very good, and I do know a bit about this original text."

"Ah, that's wonderful!" Hearing Ronald's response, Sedir opened the original text and flipped to the first page content, "Mr. Ronald, can you tell me about what's inside?"

"I wouldn't dare say explain, I only know a bit of the surface details."

Ronald wouldn't dare to pretend in this area, nor did he immediately look at the content on the original text. Declaring his lacking knowledge level first, he then continued to confirm:

"Sedir, do you really want to share this original text's content with me?"

"I think you should understand its value."

Upon seeing Ronald's response, Sedir's expression also became serious:

"Mr. Ronald, over these last few weeks of separation, I also pondered various aspects; knowledge should be shared with the right people."

"..."

"I understand."

The young lady made her stance clear, and Ronald naturally did not continue to resist.

"Then let's start from the content of the first chapter."

"Firstly, speaking of the applicability of the content, the chapter on commodities and currency introduces the concept of value and labor, serving as the foundation of the entire book. But to be honest, it is most applicable in today's world to Grid; the production levels in other backward regions are not enough to well demonstrate its inner transformation process..."

In the woods outside Waterfall City, Ronald looked at the book's content, explaining his understanding to Sedir in as simple terms as possible.

This was a very slow process.

Partly due to Ronald and Sedir's own knowledge levels, partly because of the dense information in the original text.

By the time dawn broke in the distant sky, they had only roughly covered the first chapter.

And in this process, Ronald also grasped the first spell from this original text.

[Abstract Value]—

This spell has no direct attack or defense effects.

But just like the systematic spell system of "Origin of Species" that requires vitality as a foundation, this is also the core basis of the spell system in "Capitalism."

As long as the caster uses this spell, all activities of both friend and foe centered on the caster, including breathing, walking, heartbeat, and thinking, will accumulate value to gather upon the caster. Meanwhile, the accumulated value is not a concrete manifestation of magic power; it is hard for outsiders to discern the action pattern of this spell.

"..."

"Ms. Sedir?"

At this time, a voice calling was heard in the woods.

Due to the timing, two simply dressed men emerged from behind, seeking the way, and found Ronald and Sedir still discussing the original text.

Faced with this situation, Sedir immediately put away the original text, and Ronald, looking at the expressions of the two men, also understood.

Sedir must now be an exceedingly important figure within the resistance army, hence these two serious-faced, magic-fluctuating men came looking for her as soon as dawn broke.

They would not allow Sedir to suffer any harm.

"Mr. Ronald, it seems today's discussion must pause here."

Sedir naturally understood the time was late.

She nodded slightly in farewell to Ronald and quietly said one last sentence:

"I already know where you reside in Waterfall City, see you later."

Ronald also responded:

"See you later then."

Snap—

Just as they were about to part ways, Ronald heard some commotion.

The already activated power of 'Fury' instantly expanded in scope, and in the direction toward Waterfall City, he noticed a small group rapidly approaching here.

Indifferent, hostile, angry...

Ronald had encountered this mindset many times in Waterfall City and needed no further analysis to guess they were Entrode's special agents.

These people were coming for Sedir!

Realizing this, Ronald's expression suddenly changed.

About to leave, Sedir also sensed the change in circumstances at this moment.

"Mr. Ronald, please do not intervene."

Unexpectedly, however, Sedir did not seek Ronald's help, her demeanor very resolute:

"This is a struggle Entrode's people must experience themselves."

"It's not against you, but accepting too much external help will only lead to negative impacts; future Entrode needs to have the ability to stand on its own!"

This ideological awareness is too on point, isn't it?

Honestly, Ronald was prepared to intervene to help; he wouldn't mind having a conflict with Entrode.

But Sedir...

The words from this resistance leader fundamentally prevented him from continuing to act.

"Lena, Constantine, head southwest; there we'll find our support."

"I'll handle these enemies!"

"Yes!"

At this time, Sedir made arrangements.

The two companions who came for her immediately followed orders, turning to escape into the woods.

As for Sedir herself, taking back "Capitalism," a completely different ominous magic power appeared around her, as she turned toward the Entrode special agents.

"..."

Ronald watched all this.

Sedir's act of shielding her companions for retreat, seen in a utilitarian light, meant the leader was risking herself to ensure her subordinates' safety by placing herself in danger.

As a leader, this is definitely not a wise choice.

But it must be admitted also.

A leader with such character in an organization.

For those who gather around, she is certainly the leader they are most willing to support.

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