CHAPTER 592: CHAPTER 589: ROBOTS

"The three principles of robotics?"

Upon hearing the spell recited by Catherine, Ronald immediately perked up.

What kind of effect could this extremely famous setting have?

Would it enforce rules on Glenta, compelling the wizard to fully confess, or was it some other kind of mental control spell?

Ronald looked forward with anticipation to everything that was happening before him.

But what came next...

Catherine’s spell far exceeded Ronald’s expectations.

The wizard Glenta, who had already been beaten to a semi-paralyzed state, was inevitably unable to resist Catherine’s spell. As the magic power influenced him—the flesh and blood body of the wizard began to shimmer with a metallic luster!

The change was from fast to slow.

In less than a quarter of an hour, the Glenta of before had completely vanished in front of Ronald, replaced by a humanoid robot.

The three principles of robotics...

Could it actually transform a living person into a machine?

As Ronald watched this absurd yet astonishing scene unfold before him, his thoughts immediately veered in another direction—was this spell’s target limited only to humans?

Or could it include many other entities?

Could all be transformed into machinery under the influence of this spell?

While Ronald pondered, the Glenta under Catherine’s command—or rather, the robot now—began to change.

Due to completely losing its life form,

a yellow gas began to seep out actively from the new machine’s chest, eventually solidifying into an object resembling a bamboo scroll, which Catherine then

grabbed from where Ronald was standing, giving him a perfect view of the outermost title.

It was text carved with a chisel on the surface of the bamboo scroll.

"The Law Scripture..."

Ronald quietly read the name of the origin text.

And in his heart, rather complex thoughts emerged.

A legal code from the Warring States Period that was quite famous and later served as the blueprint for many other statutes. However, in the period Ronald lived, it had already become a lost ancient text.

He hadn’t expected to encounter the true form of this famous book in this alternate world.

"..."

Ronald’s expression was unguarded.

Seeing his reaction, Catherine picked up the original text and immediately smiled at Ronald, waving the "Law Scripture" in her hand.

"Are you interested?"

This was ultimately Catherine’s trophy; although Ronald was tempted, he still shook his head to indicate no need:

"It’s nothing, just slightly curious."

"Hmm—"

Catherine was noncommittal about Ronald’s reaction.

And she had no intention of trying to open and read the original text; she directly stuffed the set of bamboo scrolls into her robe and then shifted her attention back to the robot in front of her.

"And the wizard you fought? Was he killed by you?"

"Utterly obliterated, nothing left at all."

"Why did Barrier Mountain suddenly change its operatives? Normally, members of the council wouldn’t leave the academy at such a time."

"Modimo gathered the remaining members of the prophecy department for observation; that’s the current optimal solution."

"..."

Catherine and the robot in front of her exchanged questions and answers.

The machine, fully inheriting Glenta’s memories, couldn’t resist human demands and could only answer the questions honestly.

If Catherine’s spell had worked correctly,

then Bapulor must indeed have been destroyed by Glenta, a fact proven both by reality and the robot’s testimony.

"..."

Ronald’s face was filled with complex emotions, unsure of what to say.

Could Bapulor, the origin text holder who from the outside led an entire cult of magicians and was feared or revered by countless people,

have died so effortlessly?

Ronald couldn’t believe the situation, having only witnessed a change in the battle scene.

"Phew—"

Ronald took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.

In this interaction between man and machine, he began to focus his attention on a piece of the response.

—— ’Modimo gathers the remaining people of the Astrology Department for observation’

Given that the powers of Barrier Mountain were unified, it was understandable that the neutral Astrology Department now acted on orders, but who was this Modimo?

Why could he summon the Astrology Department members?

Although he had only met them once, Ronald had seen a few core members of the Astrology Department.

Walking up to Catherine, Ronald quietly asked,

"Who is this Modimo?"

"A Fake God’s name, reportedly self-chosen."

Catherine answered Ronald in one sentence and continued,

"You should know the result of the prophecy, please provide the full details, without omitting anything."

"..."

The robot stalled for a few seconds.

Then it began to mimic a familiar voice—the voice of the artificial deity,

"Ladies and gentlemen, the situation is very critical.

According to the results obtained by activating the original texts of the Astrology Department, the escaped Astrology Tower Master and two intruders are extremely unstable factors that could affect our return plan. They must be dealt with now.

I have urgently recalled the last dispatched group.

Now, I hope that Barrier Mountain’s ultimate combat forces—that is, all of you—can lend your strength.

We have some intelligence on the enemies this time.

The three enemies are, respectively, one person with enhanced mental and physical spirit, one person who possesses several original texts but hasn’t acquired the Complete Technique, and our escaped Astrology Tower Master, Catherine.

...

In that case, I entrust this to you three.

Their current location is near Barrier Mountain, and exterminating them would be ideal. However, if the battle proves too difficult, delaying them is also acceptable.

...

Holding them off for half a day should be completely sufficient.

I trust in your abilities and unwavering resolve.

After all, we have been moving toward this goal since the day we were sealed.

...

I have prepared a spell that ensures full-proof success.

Though it will be costly, our return plan will undoubtedly succeed.

..."

The robot perfectly replicated the state of the artificial deity during the conversation.

Having listened to this long description, Ronald and Catherine were now aware of the situation on Barrier Mountain.

Ronald focused his attention on one point:

"Catherine, ask him what exactly he means by delaying them for half a day."

Bang—

Catherine kicked the robot in front of her.

"Answer this question."

"..."

"There is no data recorded in detail."

"In the conversation with Modimo, the focus was only on the strategic purpose of delaying for half a day."

Catherine did not receive an answer.

However, on the other side, while Ronald was pondering the issue, his expression suddenly changed.

Because at that moment,

Ronald sensed a very frightening change.

—— The precise timing given by Bradshaw’s Railway Guide.

—— Suddenly changed!