I Can Read People's Comments

Chapter 75 Solved

[Chapter 74 Comment]

All of a sudden, people began to behave strangely. Mia could witness everything, especially how most of the guys suddenly raised their blades and pierced their own throats.

"!!!" Mia was quite shocked that with only a single command, Victoria could actually do something like that. Some of them seemed to possess stronger mental fortitude. They managed to resist her command, but they ended up dropping to their knees and coughing up blood. Their bodies convulsed uncontrollably before they passed out. Only one person among them managed to retain his consciousness.

Mia had certainly underestimated Victoria. There was a reason why her father held Victoria's strength in high regard. Meanwhile, the woman suddenly released her essence and enveloped the entire area with her telekinesis, attempting to levitate everything in the air.

"Stop," Victoria commanded the woman. The essence she had poured out was instantly dispersed by Victoria's command, causing all the levitated items to drop to the ground, creating a loud noise. Just as the boss had noticed the loud sound and discerned Mia's attention, Victoria couldn't help but laugh and say, "If you're trying to bring all of your subordinates outside here, it's impossible."

Both of them displayed a bit of resistance, as if conveying that it was useful, but Victoria simply said, "It's impossible because every single one of them has died." As she uttered those words, Mia asked, "Did Father..."

"Yeah. Your father sent a group to eliminate all those people. He also sent me here to rescue you. Even if he hadn't provided your location, I would have discovered it through the GPS I've hidden in your clothes, though." Victoria shrugged.

"Don't tell me..." Mia's eyebrows twitched, as if she had deciphered Victoria's hidden meaning.

"You guessed it right. I've been here the whole time. I'm simply waiting for the right moment because I'm curious about your power," Victoria chuckled. Mia and Theo were unknown variables in her academy, so naturally, she wanted to see their trump cards. Of course, she had intended to intervene to prevent the enemies from harming her before it was too late, especially after witnessing the enemies' abilities.

"You should know that I'm going to report this to my father, alright? No, wait. What if you used those commands against him..." Mia looked down.

"No worries. I already tried it, but he was either unaffected or used his illusion to deceive me," Victoria reassured them both. She looked at the two individuals. "I suppose these two should remain alive. Your father specifically wants to tor—Ahem, interrogate them."

"..." Mia gave a wry smile. She hadn't anticipated that so much had been unfolding. "As expected of Dad…"

"Well, you can move to that side for a moment. I'm going to deal with these two first."

Mia nodded and stepped aside, observing Victoria as she gave a few more commands until the two bodies ceased to move. They hadn't died, but it was evident that they had suffered when they were still conscious. As she worked, Mia also positioned herself near the exit, remaining on high alert. Instead of stepping outside, Mia tossed the teddy bear to scout the area, confirming Victoria's words.

After this battle, she realized that she had to be more cautious. Therefore, she dispatched the teddy bear to prevent herself from repeating her mistake. As Victoria had suggested, she sensed numerous corpses in the vicinity. It appeared that her teddy bear had been retrieved by someone.

Mia furrowed her brows and moved away from the exit, wondering who it could be. Suddenly, a middle-aged man appeared at the entrance, carrying the teddy bear. "Is this the rumored ability of the young lady? It's quite useful since it managed to detect a few of us."

The middle-aged man had long, neatly tied black hair and a robust build. His eyes radiated wisdom. Noticing Mia's gaze, he nodded at her to provide reassurance. Victoria also turned back and asked, "Are you done?"

"Yes, Miss Principal. Would you like me to take over from here?"

"No. However, you come from a different realm, so let me be the one to handle the situation," Victoria said as she introduced him to Mia. "He doesn't appear like it, but that man is Lancelot's uncle."

"Lancelot's uncle?" Mia widened her eyes in surprise.

"It appears that your father hasn't provided you with all the details. Essentially, your father and mine have reached an agreement. You should ask your father for the specifics." The man approached Mia, handing her the teddy bear. "Pleased to meet you. You can call me Daniel."

Mia accepted it with a bewildered expression but still nodded politely. "Mia Griffith. Thank you, Mr. Daniel."

"I can understand why you're in the same class as my nephew. Your father has helped us greatly, so please don't dwell too much on our tasks here. We'll manage the rest, allowing you to rest on the side," Daniel said with a smile.

Mia inquired, "I have only one question. Did my father inform you of something?"

Knowing Theo, he likely had a layered plan in place. There must have been additional instructions that Theo passed on to Daniel.

"Hahaha. Quite astute. He communicated two things due to time constraints. First, he received your message. Second, in case you inquired about this, I was to inform you," Daniel explained.

"Is that so?" Mia looked downward, and a involuntary smile curved her lips. The implication was clear: Theo must have received the message from the readers.

It seemed her efforts had not been in vain. This also indicated that the story had once again shifted its focus. While she was unsure about the duration and specifics, it was evident that the narrative had centered around her for a while.

"I understand. I'm relieved." Though the fact that she could influence the story delighted her, she believed the most important outcome was that the story was also shining a light on her. If the narrative never centered around her, especially during its early stages, the risk of her fading into insignificance through reduced appearances was high.

Despite her joy at adventuring alongside her father in this world, she still aspired to contribute to the larger picture. Mia clenched her fist, displaying her determination. She vowed to play her role fully, ensuring she wouldn't be left behind.

Daniel didn't quite grasp why Mia was enthusiastic about this, but that was the dynamic between this father and daughter duo. He didn't intend to delve into it any further.

After assessing her condition, Daniel turned his attention to Victoria, engaging in a discussion about the matter.

...

In the meantime, Theo had received several comments concerning his daughter.

Naturally, as he read about his daughter's struggle against her captors, Theo's heart swelled with pride. Even though he could usually maintain a poker face in nearly any circumstance, including death, he struggled to conceal his smile, revealing his immense sense of satisfaction.

However, he couldn't help but feel a touch of concern about the events that followed. This time, there were no comments.

While he hadn't dwelled on it much when the story focused on him, it was evident that the spotlight was now on his daughter. Despite having implemented several layers of protection for her, Theo remained slightly worried that something might have occurred.

"I hope this isn't too much to ask, but I would greatly appreciate if any of you could provide an update on her situation." Theo clasped his hands together, as if pleading for information.

While his daughter was contending with the adversaries, Theo's group had connected with the reinforcements that were meant to join them. The shock they experienced was palpable as they found that Baold had brought his group along, many of whom were injured. Evidently, they had suffered a significant defeat.

Fortunately, Baold managed to calm everyone down and even presented the treasure he had secured. He placed the blame entirely on Devian, the one who had betrayed humanity, and instructed the commander to spread the word and create a wanted poster for Devian. The abundance of witnesses made it virtually impossible for political maneuvers to interfere, especially given that most of the witnesses were not ordinary individuals.

After resolving all the issues, Baold finally approached Theo, carrying the Eye of Truth. This artifact was a golden eye-shaped object, about half the size of a forehead. Legend had it that the person who assimilated with it would gain a sort of third eye, allowing them to see through all illusions.

The commander, a handful of elite soldiers, and several volunteers accompanied Baold as he handed over the Eye of Truth to Theo.

"Following the terms of the agreement, Mr. Theodore Griffith will receive the Eye of Truth upon clearing the tower. The circumstances have compelled us to conduct the ceremony here. I hope you can understand and forgive us," Baold explained.

Theo looked at them. Having learned of Theo's accomplishments, no one seemed to hold any grievances in their expressions. It was evident that they believed Theo was deserving of this item.

"With all these witnesses present, I hereby present you with the Eye of Truth," Baold declared, holding up the artifact with both hands.

As a gesture of respect, Theo accepted the artifact with both hands. "Thank you."

"No. The gratitude is mine. Thank you for clearing the tower, illuminating the path to survival, and saving us," Baold expressed with a smile.

The onlookers who directly witnessed Theo's actions couldn't help but applaud this simple yet meaningful ceremony. The commander appeared slightly puzzled but followed suit.

"If you wouldn't mind, please remain here for another day. I need to tend to some remaining matters before accompanying you to Lekin City."

"I have no objections," Theo replied, gesturing that it wasn't an inconvenience.

"In that case, I'll take my leave. Since reaching the nearest city before nightfall is improbable, we'll set up camp here."

"Very well." Theo nodded.

Theo didn't mind the wait. What truly occupied his thoughts was how long he'd have to wait for the comments to come in. To him, the author seemed rather inconsiderate, speeding up the story's progression and leaving him waiting for news about his daughter from the comments, despite being fully aware of Mia's significance to him.