Chapter 914 (1/2)

Chapter 914: 285. The Criterion of the Heart_3

“I see through you now. With all those cunning thoughts in your head, no wonder the head of the Pomida family fears you so much.”

Noland Lee looked straight at the other person with an honest face.

“Don’t look at me like that; I’m not falling for your tricks,” said Erica with a light laugh:

“Since you’re willing to offer Magic Stones in exchange for my help, I see no reason to refuse. But let me make it clear; even if you hadn’t offered the Magic Stones, I would still have assisted you. This isn’t about the deep bond between professor and student; I value your potential, Jarvis.”

Erica’s smile faded, and she added with emphasis:

“I’m fully aware that your achievements may one day surpass my own. As long as you don’t betray the ‘Silent Maiden,’ you will always be one of us. I don’t expect you to improve the current situation of the ‘Silent Maiden’; I just hope you won’t treat the Silent Witches as mere tools. Can you promise me that?”

Noland Lee’s expression turned grave, and he gave a thumbs up:

“Professor, your nobility overwhelms me. Thus, I offer an additional 100,000 Thunder and Lightning Magic Stones and 10,000 Flame Magic Stones as a token of my gratitude. In the future, I will provide you with 220,000 Magic Stones each month.

“Moreover, I promise you. I swear in my own name that I won’t trouble any Silent Witch and I’ll never betray the ‘Silent Maiden’.”

Erica smiled and said:

“These are your words—220,000 high-concentration Magic Stones every month. Compared to a Magic Contract, the principles that guide your heart are what truly bind you effectively. With your oath in place, we needn’t resort to a Magic Contract.”

As Erica finished speaking, her magic parrot flew back.

The parrot’s beak was still bound with the Magic Lock Chain woven by Erica.

It circled the study room before landing on the desk in front of them, tilting its head curiously as it scrutinized Noland Lee.

“Stay on the perch, Pudding. I have something to discuss with Jarvis,” Erica waved her hand dismissively.

The parrot, its beak bound, couldn’t speak.

It flapped its wings twice to express its discontent.

In the end, it obeyed Erica’s command and perched itself on the stand.

“I’ll now write a letter to the Pomida family. Once I’m done, you can check if there’s anything that needs changing.”

Erica summoned her Magic Pen and Letter Paper and began to write:

“Aside from the conflict between you and the Pomida family, is there anything else you wish to inquire about?”

“There is, Professor. I wish to acquire a Sub-Dimensional Plane.”

Erica’s pen paused at Noland’s words.

Erica crossed her arms and furrowed her brows:

“You want a Sub-Dimensional Plane? Let me be frank, there will be considerable resistance. You need to be at least a Seven-Ring Wizard to qualify. Even with Extraordinary Traits like ‘Magic Proficient’ or ‘Omniscient,’ it will still take you three to five years to meet this prerequisite.”

Erica tapped her chin thoughtfully, adding: