Lie detector...

Is this really Ronald?

Faced with the current situation, any investigator with a cautious mindset definitely couldn't immediately believe Ronald's words.

But the person now is Nicole.

Her personality led to a turn of events.

Even though there was no difference in the alertness on her face compared to before, Nicole still attempted to recite the spell Ronald had just mentioned with a "might as well" attitude:

"Volume eleven, page two hundred sixty, item six."

"..."

Ronald himself was also a practitioner of the lie detector technique.

Although Nicole hid her magic fluctuations well while casting the spell, Ronald still sensed her actions.

So, without waiting for Nicole to ask, he proactively spoke as he detected the completion of her spell:

"Nicole, I am indeed the Ronald Adler you know."

"I'm here, without a doubt."

"I took a train from the Yizi Forest to the capital of Entered, Waterfall City, then followed an expedition team north to the Arctic Continent. After a series of twists and turns, I finally arrived here."

"I am not your enemy, nor do I harbor any malicious intent."

"Rather than your current vigilance towards me, I'm more curious about how you all arrived in such a place. You should know that the current Enentered is not a good place, and you had no reason to arrive here before me!"

"..."

Ronald's words not only expressed his identity and stance but also described how he came to this place.

Hearing these words, along with the validation of the [lie detector],

The severe defense on Nicole's face began to soften a bit.

But she is still an investigator, after all.

Although the dawn of hope rose in her heart, the young investigator maintained a serious attitude in their exchange until all issues were fully verified:

"Ronald, of course, I am willing to believe you."

"But even for the safety of my companions behind me, I must act cautiously, extremely cautiously!"

Ronald immediately nodded in understanding:

"I completely understand that."

"Feel free to ask anything or say what you need, I will fully cooperate with all your requirements."

Hearing this, Nicole slightly lowered her gaze.

She hesitated for a few seconds before trying to say:

"Since you are you, then share the secrets only we know."

The secrets known only to the two of them...

Ronald pondered for a moment and quickly had an idea:

"Perhaps we can talk about the investigation bureau door that Mr. Yajin repaired..."

"Stop, stop! Wait a minute!" As soon as Nicole heard Ronald mention this, her previously tentative gaze turned serious, immediately stopping Ronald from continuing further while swiftly changing her approach, "Talking about this is useless, who can guarantee you didn't read my memory to come over?"

"..."

This guy is just like before.

Seeing the tense expression of the investigator girl in front of him, Ronald's heart softened, involuntarily feeling sentimental.

"But if you say so, then there's no way to verify my identity."

"Or should I directly subdue you with a spell, using absolute force to prove that I bear no ill intentions?"

This was indeed a viable, albeit unorthodox, solution.

If Ronald effortlessly subdued Nicole and those investigators behind her, given the disparity in strength, he naturally wouldn't need to disguise as Nicole's friend to approach her, proving his attitude and stance in the process.

Ronald's suggestion was very straightforward.

It was even easier to execute.

So almost at the moment his words landed, the black mist of the Hell Chapter spell spread around him and slowly flowed towards Nicole and her companions.

He didn't make any too aggressive moves.

After all, doing so might also cause undue tension for Nicole and others.

But faced with the unfolding scene, Nicole made a surprising move.

She looked at these spells she had seen before, then simply reached out and touched the force of hell.

"Ah..."

Before she could speak, Nicole let out a cry as her body froze on the spot.

Witnessing this, Ronald immediately dispelled the spell, stepping forward to catch Nicole, who almost collapsed to the ground.

The two of them maintained this posture.

The nervous expression on the investigator girl's face finally relaxed, revealing a very exhausted smile to Ronald:

"Ronald, it really is you."

"Meeting you at last, now that I think about it, isn't so bad."

Almost using all her strength to greet Ronald, Nicole's eyes soon closed.

The nature and strength of magic power do not lie.

Having personally confirmed it regardless of the risk, the young investigator had ascertained that the Ronald before her was indeed him; after all, their enemy, no matter how they tried, couldn't completely mimic Ronald's unique spell.

Realizing that she had finally received support.

Nicole, whose despair had been stretched out for a long time, finally found relief at that moment, and thus she fell into a deep sleep.

"..."

Looking at the girl in his arms, Ronald couldn't bear to wake her at this moment.

Holding her in a princess carry, he walked towards the other investigators.

Although the rest of the investigators were in worse condition than Nicole,

there were still a few who could communicate, without hindering further exchange.

"..."

"Nicole... you, Ronald?"

Ronald brought Nicole to the place where the investigators were recuperating.

Seeing him carrying Nicole like this, the investigators who also worked in Berenwich naturally recognized Ronald with whom they had prior interactions.

Given Nicole's prior probe,

they felt much more at ease with Ronald's presence.

"Why are you here?"

"I bought a train ticket all the way to Enentered, and after a long expedition, I finally arrived here." Looking at the weary expressions of these investigators, Ronald returned their gaze with a smile, "As for you, I truly can't figure out why you're here."

Given the situation has come to this, investigators adept at handling various scenarios naturally wouldn't opt to hide the truth at this time.

After slightly organizing their thoughts,

the investigator responsible for talking with Ronald explained in a complex tone:

"It all started from the earlier times..."

"This world seems to have undergone some change. We were originally handling assignments in Berenwich, but suddenly got caught up in an incident that could alter the spatial environment..."

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