Chapter 912 (1/2)

Chapter 912: 285. The Criterion of the Heart

Noland Lee’s conflict with the Deep Sea Branch ultimately stemmed from a clash of ideas with the head of the Pomida Family.

Mingwaq Pomida, the head of the Pomida Family and Selena’s father, was worried that Noland Lee would leverage the “Dragon Clan Treasure” he held to expand his influence within the Deep Sea Branch.

If Noland Lee were in the position of head of the Pomida Family, he too would harbor such apprehension.

A targeted solution could temporarily ease the tension between both sides.

As a First Rank Wizard, Noland Lee certainly had impressive combat skills, but his status within the Realm of Wizards was too low.

He had money, but not enough to completely win over Mingwaq Pomida with billions of gold coins.

His strength was considerable, but he was far from invincible.

If caught unprepared by an enemy ambush, he would still wither like a leaf in the wind.

He had his own connections, subordinates, territories, and resources, yet none could be considered “solid,” “stable,” or “impregnable.”

His people—whether Denise Green, Selena, or the lesser-known Nolin and Nicolette—all had their own weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

Noland Lee himself might be impeccable, but those with ulterior motives could easily pick on his Companion Witches and allies with underhanded tactics to restrain him.

Noland Lee had come to understand this.

He needed someone who could speak with authority in front of Mingwaq Pomida to help alleviate some of his pressure.

This person must possess a rich history within the wizarding world, considerable combat power to act as a deterrent, and, most importantly, be someone Noland Lee could trust.

After careful consideration, in Noland Lee’s social circle, there was only one person who met all the criteria—Erica Claudia, the Lecturer Professor, creator, and sole manager of the “Silent Maiden.”

What Noland Lee wanted Erica to help him with was simple, effortless, and would cause her no negative repercussions.

“…That’s how I reached a collaboration with the Pomida Family, Professor,”

Noland Lee truthfully recounted the signing of the Magic Contract with the Deep Sea Branch, his expression slightly gloomy.

He attributed the source of the “Thundercloud Technique,” the Thunder and Lightning Magic Stones, and the Flame Magic Stone, the origin of the mental magic, and the distribution map of the non-metallic ores, all to his own stroke of luck.

All of these items were randomly found in an undersea cave within the Starfall Sea.

They were stored within a few special Dragon Clan containers.

Noland Lee found them thanks to his “All-Understanding.”

This explanation was inspired by Benjamin Jelani.

Hadn’t this guy said that Noland Lee’s Wild Magic came from the Dragon Clan Treasure? Well, Noland Lee simply followed Benjamin Jelani’s claim and spun the current narrative.