"The commercial district..."

Kangdingrant's expression suddenly changed.

Previously focused on dealing with Buddy's issue, this Original Holder hadn't thought further ahead.

But now, upon Ronald's reminder.

As a core member of Entrode's administration, how could he not realize the unavoidable hidden danger — Buddy's identity?

Before tonight's battle.

No one knew that the Symbiote organism had already invaded Buddy's body, completely controlling all his actions.

And as someone of the highest level in Entrode, like himself...

The summoned creature, while controlling Buddy, would likely mobilize a large amount of resources in Waterfall City to achieve its goals.

"Ledi, Half! Both of you take my orders and immediately inform the department under Buddy's supervision about the situation here, and then... no! While you inform them, each department should immediately self-lockdown, using the strictest self-examination to root out the problematic ones!"

"Yes, sir!" "Understood!"

Aware of this issue, Kangdingrant disregarded his injuries and forced his voice to arrange tasks for the two subordinates. Not until he saw one heading deeper into the administration hall, and the other running outside, did Kangdingrant turn back to look at Ronald in front of him.

At this moment, two problems lay before this Original Holder.

The first is the scarcity of top-level combatants.

Among the four Original Holders in Waterfall City, Batty and Torrex are already lost, Kangdingrant himself is severely injured and unable to continue fighting in the short term. As for the only one left, R'lyeh...

After all these events.

Kangdingrant didn't consider immediately informing the other party of the actual situation a good choice.

As for the other Original Holders of Entrode...

Those important combatants are busy suppressing various forces rebelling against them across the entire territory of Entrode, and are not convenient to dispatch.

Therefore, the scarcity of top-level combatants is the first unavoidable issue.

The second issue.

Is the impact brought by the Symbiote organism's erosion of Buddy.

Although Kangdingrant has ordered his trusted aides to issue a self-examination order within the organization, given the current situation, it's difficult for Entrode to quickly eliminate the hidden dangers brought about by this event.

The time consumption is also an inescapable problem.

The shortage of manpower and the time to respond to dangerous situations...

Combining the two—if he wants to handle the situation as properly as possible, Kangdingrant actually doesn't have many choices left.

"..."

With thoughts rapidly turning in his mind.

After a few seconds, Kangdingrant also understood the real reason Ronald wasn't leaving at this moment.

Thus, this Original Holder let out a slight bitter smile.

In a situation with no other way out.

The only remaining choice was to compromise.

"Mr. Ronald, I understand your meaning."

"At present, Waterfall City indeed needs assistance from a strong person like you."

Seeing Kangdingrant accept reality and is willing to seek help from himself, Ronald didn't want this severely injured caster to get hurt further, so he straightforwardly made a request:

"If that's the case, then let's speak plainly."

"I can help you with this event, but after it's done, you must promptly deliver the appropriate compensation to me."

"..."

"Of course, no problem!"

Hearing this, Kangdingrant immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

What he worried about when he opened his mouth was instead Ronald, continuing to provide free help like the information about Batty just now.

—After all, free things are often the most expensive.

The invisible cost is often scarier than actual material expenditure.

At this moment, the man's active request for payment indeed reassured Kangdingrant a lot.

"Money, treasures, or if you want to obtain a castle in Entrode, I can agree to these demands right here. However, if it involves other important directions, I still need to consider carefully..."

Ronald quietly listened to Kangdingrant's speech.

He had initially mentioned the condition casually, but Kangdingrant's reply opened up his thinking, making him think of something he wanted.

So Ronald complied with his inner desire:

"I don't want anything much either."

"Prepare a fully-equipped manor near the Arctic Circle for me, so that I can enjoy a quiet life during leisure time."

"That's the easiest thing!" Kangdingrant didn't expect Ronald's request to be so simple, so he quickly nodded in agreement, then continued, "The commercial district Buddy previously supervised—runs from Black Pine Street in the east of the city all the way west, stopping at Waterway Avenue."

"If you can act now, I hope you can investigate the commercial district as soon as possible. There aren't many casters in that place, but it is also a significant area for Waterfall City..."

With a large number of Entrode agents conducting self-examinations, the current shortage of manpower in Waterfall City has become incredibly severe...

Ronald nodded in agreement.

But what was on his mind was the current state of Waterfall City.

And in front of him, Kangdingrant strove to stabilize his injury, then reached into the inner pocket of his jacket to take out a piece of iron token, trying his best to extract his Magic Power to set a spell on it.

Afterward, he tossed the iron token to Ronald:

"Mr. Ronald, this is my token."

"It can last roughly three days, so I hope you can handle it quickly."

"..."

"Rest assured, for the sake of that manor, I'll also put in my best effort."

Ronald gave Kangdingrant a smile in return.

Then he gently tapped his right foot on the ground, and the already brewed spell instantly unfolded.

Swish—

Under Kangdingrant's bitter gaze.

Ronald's figure drew an arc across the dark sky, quickly flying towards the district below the waterfall.

"..."

"Entrode... Waterfall City..."

In the chaotic garden of the administration hall, Kangdingrant bitterly lamented.

It wasn't until Ronald's figure completely disappeared from sight that he was helped up by his nearby subordinates and slowly left this place that left a bitter taste in his heart.

...

On the other side, Ronald's figure sped through the air.

As his gaze fell on the district below, he couldn't help but feel emotional.

Who would have thought that helping Nicole find her companion, such a small matter, would unexpectedly lead to such a hassle?

"How unpredictable the world is..."

Quietly sighing, Ronald unfurled other spells while flying.

He sensed the positions of Costate and Nicole.

The two girls seeking the Caster of the "Secret of Aogen" were currently calm, and in good spirits, indicating everything was proceeding smoothly.

Relieved about this matter.

Ronald began to lower his altitude in the air.

Because the area starting beneath his feet was the commercial district pointed out by Kangdingrant just now.

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