Chapter 853: 266. Noland walks the tightrope_4
Selena activated the Miniature Ocean in the Study Room, and escorted Noland Lee to teleport away.
Lonco slapped his thigh, rose to his feet, and left his sister’s Study Room.
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Noland Lee was right, he really needed to finish the construction of Island 33 as soon as possible.
Many things were waiting to unfold once this island was in place.
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The first task was to transfer the personality data “Nolin” of Synthetic Human DKP-15 from the Synthetic Human Main Control Chip to the Computing Array.
The materials for the Computing Array had already been procured by Comini in Union City, upon Noland Lee’s request.
With the materials ready, Noland Lee only needed to build a top-secret Alchemy Laboratory to complete the transfer of personality data.
The second task related to Nicolette’s soul.
After two months of Slumber, this little girl was about to complete the Soul Weaving process with the help of the Angel Seed.
Before she awoke, Noland Lee needed to find an absolutely safe and secret place to build a culture tank for her.
Only then could Noland Lee ensure that she would grow up safely and happily. noveldrama
That was one of the purposes of Island 33—it would become the place where Nicolette would be reborn.
The third task was to build a base capable of launching Thunderclouds.
Noland Lee planned to make Island 33 into a secret base that could launch Thunderclouds at any time, with an influence capable of covering thousands of kilometers around the Core Circle.
Even if he left the Suman Archipelago in the future, he could use “Tracking Mark” and “Mind Control” from afar to remotely control the launch base on Island 33 and complete all the steps of launching Thunderclouds and summoning heavenly tribulation.
The fourth task.
Noland Lee intended to fulfill Denise Green’s wish and turn Island 33 into the island harbor of her dreams.
All this would start from today.
The entire island construction would involve no outsiders.
Selena, who would help Noland Lee manage the Sub-Dimensional Plane in the future, would personally lead her Magic Servants to create all the Magical Facilities on the island for Noland Lee.
On Island 33, the figures of Noland Lee and Selena emerged from the clear Sea Water.
The island was covered with greenery and had several excellent Havens.
Even without the power of magic, it could remain unharmed in stormy weather.
Selena, who was listening to Noland Lee’s design plans for the island’s facilities, suddenly received a letter.
“Jarvis, Dickler Fegan is about to leave the Suman Archipelago. He has recently received an official summons from the head of the family and will go to the Scorched Rock Plateau to join his father, Fagen Pangula.”
Selena handed the letter to Noland Lee:
“He and his vassals and servants will set sail from the Suman Archipelago on a Magic Mechanical Ship by tomorrow evening. Once they reach the Treasure Sea, he will leave through a Teleportation Gate, and his Family secret guard will take over escorting his vassals, servants, and the remnant of his wealth.”
Noland Lee took the letter and read it briefly:
“Hmm, as expected. Tell Mira Faar for me that I’ve got something to discuss with her. By tomorrow night, I will avenge the ‘Blazing Queen’ and pave the way for Sienna to become the sole Principal of the local families.”
“Understood,” Selena nodded lightly.
Noland Lee, hands on hips, gazed up at the steep peaks and forests of the island and took a deep breath of the fresh air:
“The Sea Monsters’ beguilement of Yorksim and the others isn’t purely bad; it has indeed helped intensify some conflicts and accelerated my plan.”
Noland Lee looked at Selena, who was gazing at him:
“You’ll have a tough month ahead, Selena, not only helping me build the island but also dealing with the annoying wizard forces. Once Island 33 is on the right track, I’ll prepare to apply for a Sub-Dimensional Plane within the Ulnas Circle.”
“There’s no need to rush, Jarvis,” Selena said softly:
“I believe that you will keep your promise. You don’t have to push yourself too hard; you can take your time.”
Noland Lee shook his head slightly:
“I see a bit more than you do, Selena. I have a premonition that the Metal Ancestor Dragon will come to the Suman Archipelago.”
“Oh? Why do you say that?” Selena’s breath hitched.
Noland Lee thought for a moment and recounted what he had witnessed on the ocean floor.
Since even the hidden Dragon Clan turntable at the bottom of the sea was still functional, could it mean that within the Spinning Continent, which emitted dragon clan collectibles, there still existed “living” Dragon Clan relics?
After all, the existence of dragons on the Spinning Continent had been confirmed long ago.
Clearly, the Metal Ancestor Dragon wasn’t returning to this world for a vacation.
With a bit of conjecture, it wasn’t difficult to conclude that this sly old dragon was likely revisiting its old haunts on the Spinning Continent.
Noland Lee wasn’t sure of its intentions and motives.
However, it seemed likely that the Suman Archipelago, being the forward base for exploring the Spinning Continent, would become one of the Metal Ancestor Dragon’s landing spots.
Moreover, don’t let your guard down just because you’ve signed a Magic Contract with the Deep Sea Branch.
Mingwaq Pomida, the head of the Pomida Family, was certainly no pushover.
Noland Lee had three reasons for his suspicion.
First, Sidney Pomida’s defection to the Sea Monsters might have been known by Mingwaq as the family head. Mingwaq might have deliberately allowed his second son to do so, though his motives were not yet clear.
When Noland Lee had the chance to meet Mingwaq, a quick use of the Deconstruction Technique would reveal the truth.
The second reason he suspected Mingwaq had ill intentions was:
For a major event like a family alliance, the decision must be made by the family head.
Previously, Selena had been close with Dickler Fegan, and Lonco was unaware of it, but Sidney knew.
The arrangement for Selena to marry Dickler, which happened a month ago, was something Noland Lee couldn’t verify using Deconstruction Technique.
But he figured that an alliance of this level could only be decided by the family head, Mingwaq.
So, chances were nine out of ten that Sidney was acting under his father’s direction when he played matchmaker for Selena and Dickler.
Likewise, finding Mingwaq and applying Deconstruction would likely reveal the true course of events.
The third reason he suspected Mingwaq had ill intentions was:
The process of him signing the Magic Contract with the Deep Sea Branch was too easy and quick, as if everything was going according to his wishes.
After some deep thought, Noland Lee surmised that the bait he had laid out in the Magic Contract had taken effect.
The Magic Scrolls he had provided—”Sonic Blast,” “Underwater Scorching Ray,” “Thundercloud Technique”—any one of these Spells would drive wizards mad with desire.
A wizard obsessed with Magic would definitely try every means to acquire these three Spells for themselves.
Coincidentally, Noland Lee had placed a related penalty clause in the Magic Contract:
If Noland Lee failed to uphold his promise of providing a “Nonmetal Mineral Distribution Map,” he would either have to pay the Pomida Family billions in fines or provide Magical Items or Spell Blueprints of equivalent value as compensation.
Noland Lee didn’t have billions of gold coins.
But he had Spell Blueprints.
As long as Mingwaq Pomida found a way to make him, Noland Lee, breach the contract, he could use it as a pretext to demand the blueprints for the three Spells from Noland Lee.
Hmm-hmm.
This seemingly disadvantageous clause was intentional on his part.
Otherwise, how could he entice Mingwaq to sign the Magic Contract?
By deducing the motive from the outcome, Noland Lee could be certain that Mingwaq had signed the Magic Contract with him precisely because of the three Spells.
From Mingwaq’s perspective, he was “casting a long line to catch a big fish.”
And wasn’t Noland Lee doing just the same from his standpoint?
Noland Lee’s approach was undoubtedly fraught with both risk and opportunity, aptly described as “walking a tightrope.”
As long as he could acquire a Sub-Dimensional Plane soon and secure a territory he could control entirely, he would be able to leave his “tightrope” and safely reach the shore.
That was the true reason why he prioritized “obtaining a Sub-Dimensional Plane” as his foremost goal.