Hogwarts Bloodline Chapter 129: I've Been Wanting to Try This for a Long Time - Novel Cool

Chapter 129: I've Been Wanting to Try This for a Long Time

Chapter 129: I've Been Wanting to Try This for a Long Time

When the introduction reached the Protective Ring, the head of the department, Rufus, finally couldn't hold back and interrupted.

"Have you personally tested this? Does it really have the effects you claim?"

The Head of Department of the Department of Enforcement, Pierce, also focused his gaze on the plain ring on Delius's hand.

He was well aware of what such a defensive magic item represented. If Delius was telling the truth, it would significantly reduce the casualty rate among Aurors in the future.

Compared to Destructive Dark Magic Items, such defensive items were few and far between, and they were usually quite expensive. This was why the Ministry of Magic had never equipped its strike teams and elite Aurors with such gear.

"Of course, I can demonstrate it right now", Delius said with enthusiasm, then moved to a wider area.

Before Delius could signal that he was ready for an attack, Rufus quickly drew his Wand and pointed it at Delius.

"Disarm!"

A red magical beam shot straight at Delius.

Rufus had suddenly attacked to test whether the ring would work in an emergency, so he used all his strength.

However, a Disarming Charm, which requires a verbal incantation and a gesture, couldn't compare to an instantaneous Magic Barrier. Although Delius was a bit slow, he still managed to activate the ring's defensive function in time.

The next second, the red beam returned along its original path, striking Rufus and the force of the impact sent him flying. His Wand flew high into the air, spinning as it headed toward Delius.

Delius mimicked what Ivan had done earlier, catching the Wand with his left hand, a calm expression on his face. He felt a sense of satisfaction; he had been wanting to try this for a long time.

Then, Delius remembered that the person who had been thrown was his superior. He quickly changed to a worried expression and ran over to help Rufus up.

Delius was somewhat uneasy, fearing that Rufus might hold a grudge over this incident.

But fortunately, Rufus didn't seem to mind. He hadn't dodged because he wanted to experience the ring's counter-effect firsthand. Now that he had confirmed it, he urgently said to the Head of Department, Pierce.

"Head of Department, I think we should immediately propose to the department that a special fund be established to purchase Protective Rings. This way, all Aurors on missions can be equipped with these defensive magic items."

At this point, Rufus was a bit frustrated. In this operation, the opposing Dark Wizards had various powerful Dark Magic Items.

But as Aurors, they could only rely on their own strength to fight back. How could they not feel frustrated?

Pierce understood this well. He nodded and turned to Delius, asking.

"Captain Delius, how much did you pay for this ring?"

"Seventy Galleons", Delius replied casually.

The Head of Department of the Department of Enforcement's face twitched. So expensive!

Seventy Galleons wasn't much for their department, but the problem was that if they wanted to equip a large number of these rings, he estimated they would need to buy a hundred!

That was a conservative estimate, just enough for the Aurors on missions. Even so, it would cost a total of seven thousand Galleons!

That wasn't a small amount. The funds allocated by the Ministry of Magic to the Department of Enforcement wouldn't be enough to cover it.

It was unrealistic to expect the Ministry to allocate seven thousand Galleons. He estimated that the most they could get approved would be two thousand Galleons.

Rufus was also somewhat worried, clearly thinking along the same lines.

Fortunately, at this moment, Delius spoke up in a timely manner.

"Head of Department, in addition to the Protective Rings, there are also Spell-Proof Gloves, which are cheaper. Although their effects are somewhat inferior, they only cost seven Galleons each."

Hearing that there were other cheaper options, Pierce felt a sense of relief. After listening to Delius's introduction of the Spell-Proof Gloves, he immediately decided that once the special funds from the Ministry were approved, they would first purchase two hundred sets to test their effectiveness.

This would also leave enough money to buy ten Protective Rings for the elite Aurors.

They could also purchase some other magical items like Extendable Ears and Self-Inking Quills.

As for whether the Ministry would agree to set up the special funds?

Pierce was not worried.

Spending some Galleons to buy Spell-Proof Gloves and a few Protective Rings would be much cheaper than paying medical bills and compensation!

Not to mention, it would significantly enhance the combat capabilities of the Aurors.

Pierce believed that Minister Fudge would understand the financial benefits.

After all, this special task to investigate the proliferation of Dark Magic Items was approved by Fudge despite opposition. If too many personnel were lost, it would not look good for him.

After leaving the magical items as samples, Delius was reluctantly about to leave when he suddenly remembered something and cautiously asked:

"By the way, Head of Department, will the Ministry reimburse me for the things I bought for the department this time?"

Rufus glared at him harshly, finding it quite a mood-killer to bring up such a matter at this time. However, Pierce nodded indifferently in agreement.

For three consecutive days, Ivan waited for someone from the Ministry, but to no avail; no one showed up.

Delius and others did come a couple of times, paying the remaining balance and buying some new interesting gadgets. Their generosity almost made Ivan think they had struck it rich.

After inquiring, he learned that the Ministry had reimbursed them for the expenses of the previous task and was preparing to set up a special fund to purchase Spell-Proof Gloves and Protective Rings.

Hearing this news, Ivan finally felt reassured.

Although in the original timeline, the Ministry had ordered a large number of Spell-Proof Gloves made by the Weasley Twins, that was after the Dark Lord's return and the rampant activities of the Death Eaters, which made it urgent to enhance the Aurors' combat capabilities.

Finally, two days later, the Ministry sent a procurement team, consisting of four people. The leader was a somewhat short and plump middle-aged Witch with gold-rimmed round glasses, who exuded a shrewd air as she walked.

Ivan tried hard to recall, but he couldn't remember such a character from the original story.

Her purpose was simple and straightforward: to negotiate the price!

(End of Chapter)

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