Constructing-Style Wizard

Kaiden couldn’t help but shrink his neck in response, feeling somewhat unnerved by Noland’s gaze.

He apparently couldn’t understand the meaning behind Noland’s eyes and misinterpreted it as blame, wondering why he hadn’t mentioned in the invitation letter that his lady was just a 12-year-old girl.

So, Kaiden apologized:

“I’m truly sorry, Mr. Jarvis. To protect my young lady, I had to keep her personal information confidential until I could ascertain your true intentions. This was a necessary precaution, please forgive me.”

Noland was slightly taken aback, understanding the other party’s meaning and responded to the old housekeeper who bowed to him:

“I understand your actions, Kaiden. It’s a pity that Miss Nobus is approaching adolescence but has experienced such a family crisis. Your loyalty is admirable. With your companionship and guidance, Miss Nobus will surely restore the glory of the Nobus family.”

After finishing this open-hearted remark, Kaiden intended to give a polite response, but the evening breeze and the setting sun’s red glow made him feel melancholic.

“…Thank you for your blessings, Mr. Jarvis. I… I can only hope that my lady will live a safe and peaceful life.”

Kaiden suddenly realized that he shouldn’t have said that, as his role as a housekeeper shouldn’t predetermine his lady’s life path.

Kaiden coughed lightly, changing the subject:

“Please follow me, sir. We trust you completely. So let’s skip some formalities. My lady is waiting for you in the banquet hall. I’ll take you there now. We’ve just moved into this castle, so please pardon any shortcomings in the interior decoration…”

“Thank you for your trust, Kaiden.” Noland followed him towards the castle, while quietly sighing.

Well then.

All the elements were in place.

A young lady left alone after the death of her parents, inheriting the family fortune.

A loyal housekeeper dedicated to protecting the young lady.

A talented and unconventional outsider.

All that’s left is a cunning and treacherous villain who could kill the loyal housekeeper, inspiring the lady’s desire for revenge and the pursuit of her rightful position as the family head.

Then, with the young lady taking the lead, Noland would naturally rise to prominence and become her advisor, helping her regain the family’s power.

And who could play the villain…

Isn’t it the fifth in line to succeed in the Pangula family?

This guy is in the Suman Archipelago, responsible for managing the family’s properties and mineral resources there.

Well then, all living characters, scenes, and conflicts are in place.

No wonder Noland felt déjà vu when he heard about Sienna’s background, as it followed a familiar formula found in uplifting stories…

Noland pondered, though he had no intention of following this predetermined path.

Reflecting on his journey since crossing to this world, his smooth progress was due to his keen situational awareness.

He knew who he could offend and who he couldn’t. He knew when to strike without issues and when restraint should be exercised.

Noland’s unblemished record wasn’t solely reliant on the System, but also his own wisdom and rationality.

If he were to challenge the Authority of the Alchemical Temple in Union City, relying only on the System, he would meet a dead end all the same.

Facing Sienna’s predicament, Noland resolved to remain an observer. The reason was simple: he couldn’t afford to mess with the Pangula family, even if it was only their fifth in line to succeed. He needed to keep his distance.

“This strategic withdrawal will last until I find the Achilles’ heel of the fifth in line to succeed,” he thought.

This was Noland’s current operating principle.

If this condition wasn’t met, regardless of what Sienna or Kaiden said or the price they offered, he wouldn’t help them.

After all, what he had in his possession was the “Deconstruction Core System,” not the infinite respawn of a suspected player like the Undying.

On the other hand, if the fifth in line to succeed asked Noland to deal with Sienna and Kaiden, he would still refuse and not become the family advisor.

The reason was his simple moral compass, which made him unwilling to harm two such unfortunate people.

Moreover, neither Sienna nor Kaiden were evil.

As the setting sun sank beneath the sea, Noland followed Kaiden into the castle’s main entrance.

They walked along a hallway lined with a brand-new carpet, and inside a well-decorated banquet hall, Noland met Sienna.

The “banquet hall” was actually a small guest room, covering less than 100 square meters.

Sienna, only 12 years old, dressed up as best she could.

Her youthful appearance and bright, curious eyes made her look more mature in a dress with an overtly mature, oversized collar. It was slightly mismatched but appeared more adorable on her as a result.

It was apparent that the master and servant had done their best to welcome their guest, Noland.

In a sense, as a 12-year-old, Sienna couldn’t dominate the conversation.

Although she was eligible, she lacked experience.

The responsibility of directing the conversation fell to Kaiden.

Noland performed a Deconstruction Technique to gauge their abilities.

Sienna’s Deconstruction Consumption was 5,000 Energy Points, possessing the strength of a Wizard Apprentice.

According to Kaiden, her magical talent primarily focused on the Shaping Energy Fire Branch, which was quite rare in the Pangula family and likely due to her mother’s influence.

As for Kaiden’s strength…

Noland narrowed his eyes slightly.

The old housekeeper’s Deconstruction Consumption wasn’t high, only 110,000 points—the consumption of a Five Ring Wizard, which fit the image of a male side character on the verge of death.

However, Noland noticed that the system identified Kaiden’s rank not as an “XX Circle Wizard · Kaiden” but as a “Fifth-Order Extraordinary Individual · Kaiden.”

That meant Kaiden wasn’t a wizard.

This was quite rare in a world dominated by extraordinary individuals, especially when they appeared within a wizard family.

Instead of digging into the old housekeeper’s mysterious past, Noland’s first reaction was to ask if he would be willing to spar after dinner.

As long as the force was controlled, and the match was friendly, Noland wouldn’t mind taking those 110,000 Energy Points.