?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.”


    Nnd 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 lightugh:


    “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?” <div>


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    Nnd 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 me 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 ce, 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 beforending on the desk in front of them, tilting its head curiously as it scrutinized Nnd 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 pped its wings twice to express its discontent.


    In the end, it obeyed Erica’smand 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 ne.”


    Erica’s pen paused at Nnd’s words.


    Erica crossed her arms and furrowed her brows:


    “You want a Sub-Dimensional ne? 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:


    “More specifically, it’s the pathway from Six Rings to Seven Rings that’s slowing down your acquisition of a subne. Only if youplete the Research Task set by the Wizard Advancement Association with a score of 90, can you obtain the Seven-Ring Meditation Method from me.


    “With the Seven-Ring Meditation Method and bing a Seven-Ring Wizard, bing a Lecturer Professor, only then can you purchase a Sub-Dimensional ne from the Ulnas Circle at a rtively low price.”


    Erica seemed to be recalling her own experiences.


    She shook her head slightly and said with a hint ofment:


    “It may seem like a low price, but in reality, it’s still a huge amount of money. If it weren’t for the inheritance from a kingdom supporting me, I would have likely been unable to afford a subne like the majority of Seven-Ring Wizards.”


    Nnd Lee had anticipated this answer.


    He had previously sought information about the process of obtaining a Sub-Dimensional ne from Selena.


    Lecturer Professors have the opportunity to buy a small habitable Sub-Dimensional ne and the apanying ne Device for 70% of the price.


    Sub-Dimensional nes are not allowed to be circted or traded privately.


    Nnd could not buy a Sub-Dimensional ne from a third party by paying gold coins and Magic Stones.


    Moreover, even if one could purchase a used subne from someone else, nobody would dare to do so.


    Because there’s no guarantee that the Original Master of the subne didn’t leave behind backdoors or other secret mechanisms within it.


    The Sub-Dimensional nes sold byrge wizard forces like Hotams and the Pure Light Court are all severely damaged and untouched on the inside.


    These kinds of subnes require a huge amount of Magic Stones to even start shaping them but are, after all, more reassuring than those used by others.


    Alternatively, one could buy a second-hand subne and destroy parts of it before using it.


    But this approach is not only expensive but also troublesome.


    Naturally, there’s no such thing as a second-hand Sub-Dimensional ne transaction.


    However, nothing is absolute in this world.


    Bing a Lecturer Professor is a guaranteed method to steadily acquire a Sub-Dimensional ne.


    Beyond that, there are also dangerous and uncertain ways to obtain one.


    Nnd wasn’t too concerned about the uncertainties and dangers.


    His Deconstruction Core System should minimize any risks.


    “Professor, is there a way to bypass the Seven-Ring Wizard restriction and directly obtain a subne?” Nnd asked.


    Erica shook her head with a wryugh:


    “I knew you were going to ask that. Did you find out something from Selena?”


    “Yes,” Nnd openly admitted:


    “She revealed to me thatrge wizard forces like Hotams are able to possess numerous abandoned Sub-Dimensional nes because they consistently explore Magic Relics. With some luck, one can find a subne key in the deepest parts of a Magic Relic, and im an unowned Sub-Dimensional ne.”