"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?"
