Chapter 621 - Chapter 621: 199. Light and darkness coexist_3

Chapter 621: 199. Light and darkness coexist_3

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Two days passed in a whirlwind of busyness.

On the third afternoon of intensively handling bounty tasks, Noland Lee managed to complete the last high-value task.

Over the past two days, Denise Green found a suitable house and bought it with the gold coins given by Noland Lee.

It was a two-story stone house with a small garden, located on an inner-circle island fifty kilometers away from the Core Circle. Many houses were on this island, and the stone house bought by Denise was one of them.

It took her most of the day to clean up the stone house and move in from her temporary residence in the Core Circle.

Denise added some delicate decorations to the interior.

After her adjustments, the house, which did not have an independent swimming pool and was not as large as the Core Circle Visitor Stone House, became even cozier.

Noland Lee entrusted all the chores to Denise and focused on making money.

By the time he completed the last high-value task, he had 130,100 gold coins in cash.

It was time for a land hoarding operation.

Noland Lee went home and was affectionate with Denise for a while, then took the 100,000 gold coins she had given him for the island purchase.

He arrived at the Island Exchange with this sum and met up with Nelly.

Nelly was a little surprised to see Noland Lee coming to buy islands again but warmly welcomed him as no one would turn down a potential client.

Accompanied by Nelly, Noland Lee went on a trip to the east side of the archipelago.

He first inspected the three islands he owned through Deconstruction Technique and confirmed their natural resources were intact. He then headed towards his examination target for this trip.

The examination lasted about half an hour, and Noland Lee returned to the Island Exchange with Nelly.

He wasted no time in buying the two small islands he had surveyed for a total transaction price of 101,000 gold coins.

As usual, Noland Lee paid 200 gold coins for the Deep Sea Branch to strengthen the security of the two small islands.

With that, the second island-buying operation was officially completed.

Noland Lee stealthily signed the contracts, took the island ownership certificates, and the exploration report of the Pangula Family.

Nelly was surprised by Noland Lee’s generosity but didn’t forget her primary duty.

She took the currency and trade agreements and flew to an Outer Ring island, handing them over to a magic servant guarding the edge of the island.

The Magic Servant moved its legs with clattering footsteps, entering the only building on the island – the Decrepit Castle.

The same combination of old and young were still guiding the practice of flame magic in the Magic Practice Room.

This time, Sienna’s wand didn’t falter due to the clattering footsteps of the magic servant.

That was because the housekeeper Keda had laid soft carpets in the hallway to muffle the walking sound of the magic servant.

“Hoo~” The fireball flew out from the tip of the wand, smashing into the target with a “bang” and bursting into bright, hot sparks.

“88 points” appeared as the score on the target.

Sienna giggled and turned around to find the magic servant in the corner:

“Keda, there’s a letter from the Island Exchange again. Hurry up and open it, maybe it’s another deposit.”

Keda shook his head slightly:

“Please don’t be overly optimistic, miss. I think it’s more likely that it’s a price negotiation request from the Exchange. After all, the islands you took over have had their resources taken away by your brothers. No one would be interested in them.”

“Last time someone purchased three islands at once, maybe it’s the same person who bought again.” Sienna laughed and said:

“Why don’t we make a bet? If the Exchange sends a request for negotiation, I’ll train for an extra hour today. But if they send cash, you’ll let me rest an hour early today. How does that sound, Kaiden?”

“Our great family ancestor Pangula once said, ‘Only the cross pick in hand and the ores underground can make one sleep peacefully.’ Miss, please don’t risk your gains on probability and gambling.”

Kaiden grumbled, glanced at the score on the magic target:

“However…Your magic wand training performance today is quite good, it’s indeed worth rewarding. So let’s do as you said. Let’s see what the Exchange has sent. I hope you won’t regret it.”

“Come on~ Go check it out quickly, Kaiden!” Sienna excitedly urged.

Kaiden summoned the Magic Servant, reached into the Magic Pouch, hesitated for a moment, and then laughed:

“Congratulations, Miss. The touch at my fingertips tells me that there are gold coins and trade agreements in the bag. You can rest early today.”

“Yay~~” Sienna jumped up happily.

Kaiden took out the trade agreement and read it.

Sienna leaned over and took a look, raising the corner of her mouth:

“It’s really the buyer who bought the three islands last time. Jarvis. He’s such a good person. He’s bought five islands that were depleted of resources by those brothers.”

Compared to Sienna’s joy, housekeeper Kaiden was much more cautious.

After thinking for a few seconds, Kaiden asked:

“Miss, could this buyer be an ally sent by your maternal grandmother?”

“Hmm? Why do you say that?” Sienna scratched her head, looking puzzled:

“I’ve never met my maternal grandmother. Why would she help me? Besides, doesn’t she really dislike my parents…she didn’t even send anyone to attend their funeral…”

Sienna’s voice trailed off, clearly remembering the sad past.

“Your talent in fire magic comes from your mother, Miss,” Kaiden said:

“By now, your grandmother should know that you have the talent for fire magic. You have her blood running through your veins. It would make sense for her to help you through the most difficult stages, both emotionally and reasonably.”

Sienna nodded slowly, her downcast expression filling with some reminiscing and gratitude.

But soon, the reminiscing and gratitude for her grandmother dissipated as they had never met, turning into confusion:

“But I still don’t understand why she would help me…she clearly dislikes our family so much…”

“This…” As an old housekeeper, Kaiden’s understanding of people and human nature far exceeded Sienna’s.

If the buyer named Jarvis was indeed sent by Sienna’s grandmother, then there must be benefits driving the motive, not family affection. But how to tell Sienna, who just turned 12…

it would be better to wait until Sienna grew up a bit more.

Kaiden collected the gold coins and trade agreement, saying:

“Alright, Miss. Today’s training ends one hour early, and you can play freely inside the castle, but please do not leave the castle premises. I’ll go write a letter to your grandmother right away. If this helper was indeed arranged by her, we must invite this gentleman named Noland Lee Jarvis to visit, otherwise, it would be impolite.”

“Alright.” Sienna nodded her head, “I want to meet this kind gentleman too.”

“He’s not a kind gentleman…” Kaiden felt a headache coming on because of Sienna’s naivety and purity…

Kaiden took a slight breath:

“Alright, as you say, Miss. I’ll go to the study to write the letter, and the Magic Servant will take care of you for the time being.”

“Go on~ Go on~”