Mystic Overlord: Reading Gives Strength-Chapter 1322 - 1316: An Unexpected Gain

The inquiry began normally.

After all, Lama and Ronald's focus was more or less the same, mainly on the invaders from another world, whether there was any conspiracy against Hamno City, or other large-scale destructive events.

Upon receiving the exact same answer as Ronald, Lama naturally breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as there are no imminent major troubles, that's good.

After all, what Hamno needs to deal with now are the issues brought by those migrants outside the city. Even if there are invaders from another world inside the city, as long as they are slowly investigated later, the problems can always be solved.

It didn't take too long for the inquiry to be basically over.

Just at the end, due to recent troubles at work, Lama casually asked:

"Regarding that group of migrants outside the city, do you have any plans or actions targeting them?"

The mechanics of the true-core organism answered—"Yes."

"..."

As soon as the words were spoken, not only did Lama, who had just relaxed, immediately widen his eyes and hold his breath, but even Ronald and Catherine, who thought the matter was concluded, had their expressions freeze.

This was indeed their neglect.

Previously, during the inquiry about the true-core organisms, their focus naturally followed the logic of focusing on the city of Hamno.

Those inherently disadvantaged migrants, who could be reduced to ashes at any moment, were not placed on the same level as such major issues like the invaders from another world.

The final result was the neglect of this issue.

Instead, due to work troubles, Lama casually asked about this crucial problem!

Ronald and Catherine exchanged a glance. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

They both noticed a hint of embarrassment in each other's eyes.

For these two, such mutual awkwardness was quite rare.

But compared to this, the great demon completely jumped to his feet.

Realizing the importance of the issue, he even knelt half-down by the Sword of Saint Catherine, urgently questioning the mechanical true-core organism with the clearest voice:

"What's wrong with those migrants!"

"What have you done to them? Is there a conspiracy within it?"

The mechanical true-core organism calmly answered:

"In Hamno City's aid to those migrants, we also sent some of our people to infiltrate, infecting and assimilating a batch of them with restless and anxious personalities, hoping to incite them to launch an attack against Hamno."

Upon hearing this response, the room immediately fell into a dead silence.

After a long moment, Lama gritted his teeth and questioned:

"Such a thing—didn't you just say this doesn't count as a conspiracy against Hamno City?"

The true-core organism stated its view calmly and deeply:

"According to evaluation, this group of migrants is inherently not capable of causing danger, thus it isn't considered a conspiracy or action against Hamno."

The great demon was quite puzzled by such an answer:

"If you know it won't work, why encourage them to act this way? So your aim is simply for this group of migrants to hit the iron walls of Hamno and destroy themselves?"

"Exactly." The mechanical true-core organism did not hide information, responding coldly, "The situation we hope to see is for these migrants to be dispersed by Hamno's casters."

Hearing this, the great demon almost went mad.

Instead, it was Ronald who quietly observed and reacted, saying:

"I got it!"

"Your purpose isn't purely to have these migrants completely annihilated, but to make them face the defeat of war, and eventually flee scattered across the entire forest."

As Ronald's voice fell, Katherine followed this line of thought and said:

"By then, your infiltrators can penetrate the forest and surrounding human settlements more easily!"

"After all, human society has already taken precautions against summon creatures of unknown origin, but mixing in a human refugee group with a legitimate reason allows easier infiltration into other human settlements!"

Regarding Ronald and Catherine's speculations.

The mechanical true-core organism, using its cold voice, directly admitted:

"You're absolutely right."

"..."

Snap—

A few seconds later, the great demon Lama slapped his forehead with a pained expression.

From a demon's perspective.

He fundamentally doesn't want to handle such messy troubles.

But out of respect for the summoning contract, with no current intention to betray Congressman Daman, he must definitely protect the interests of his summoner and report this matter thoroughly.

Afterwards...

As currently one of the top combat forces in Hamno City.

Lama's recent task will definitely include another utterly troublesome project.

Thinking of this, the great demon quickly shook his head.

To clarify the details of this plan, and to make his future work a bit easier, he hurriedly continued to question the true-core organism beneath the blade:

"Who are the people you've infiltrated? Tell me their names, identities, the exact time they entered the migrants' tribe, and your means of contact!"

The great demon's relentless questioning, like a machine gun, continuously emerged.

However, the mechanical true-core organism threw out what could be considered the worst answer:

"For safety reasons, we have not contacted our partners outside the city; detailed listings—the specific circumstances are only known to the person responsible."

Upon hearing this, Lama's expression was filled with anxiety.

If the mechanical true-core organism had a collar, seeing Lama's face now, he would surely have grabbed the other and shouted at them up close.

"Who is this person? Tell me quickly!"

The true-core organism continued its precise answer indifferently:

"Choms Corani."

The great demon asked almost without stopping:

"Where is he now? What does he do?"

The mechanical true-core organism continued to answer:

"His current location is unknown, he works at the city's post office, responsible for the delivery of morning newspapers."

Upon hearing this sentence, Lama unhesitatingly got up and turned around, gesturing to his companions behind him to hurry back to the city to track down the whereabouts of the person working at the post office.

As for the great demon himself, before leaving, he solemnly and earnestly saluted Ronald and Catherine:

"Mr. Ronald, Ms. Catherine."

"Thank you very much for tonight's actions."

"No matter how long, Hamno will remember your help!"