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Chapter 140: The Unpleasant First Encounter of the Trio
Chapter 140: The Unpleasant First Encounter of the Trio
After receiving the money, Kyle naturally helped Malfoy remove the Leg Lock Charm on him and, in the process, also freed Crabbe and Goyle, who were tied up tightly.
The two lackeys scrambled to Malfoy's side, their eyes wide with fear as they looked at Kyle. Their faces were trembling like waves, clearly wanting to leave immediately. Only Malfoy's presence held them back from running away.
Malfoy observed his two lackeys with a frown, displeased with their cowardly and foolish behavior, which was far from what pure-bloods should embody.
Seemingly wanting to demonstrate what pure-bloods should be like, Malfoy raised his head and spoke in a very nonchalant tone:
"Allow me to express my apologies once again, Kyle. We'll see each other at school."
His tone and calm demeanor showcased Malfoy's good upbringing, though one had to ignore the patches of dust and stains on his robe.
It couldn't be helped; after all, he had been struggling on the floor, rubbing his robe against the ground repeatedly, leaving no dead spots untouched.
Even the train's cleaners couldn't match his meticulous cleaning.
Kyle also noticed a Blowing Bubble Super Gumball stuck to the hem of his robe, probably spat out by some ill-mannered student.
However, considering the 150 Galleons, Kyle chose to ignore these minor details. He acted as if he hadn't seen anything, maintaining a calm expression as he said, "See you at school, Draco. It's foreseeable that Slytherin will welcome an exceptional new student this year."
At Kyle's words, Malfoy couldn't help but smile, as if he had been given a bottle of Joy Juice.
Although he had heard such praise countless times before entering school, Kyle's words carried more weight as the youngest School Special Contribution Award recipient in Hogwarts.
But out of restraint, Malfoy suppressed his excitement and didn't show too much pride.
"Of course... I mean, I still have a long way to go."
Malfoy smiled and said, "You are the truly outstanding student. Few can win the School Special Contribution Award in their first year, not even Headmaster Dumbledore."
"Don't say that. It's just good luck," Kyle smiled and was about to return to his carriage.
"Wait..."
At this moment, Malfoy suddenly stopped him.
"Is there something else?"
"That map..." Malfoy thought for a moment and said, "Can I pre-order one?"
"You've reminded me."
Kyle patted his forehead and handed the stack of maps he was holding to Malfoy. "They're yours now."
"No, I don't want these."
Malfoy looked at the maps disdainfully and said, "I need the high-end stuff, the best. Can I pre-order it?"
"I have no reason to refuse."
Kyle smiled more sincerely, "By the way, if you're willing to add one Galleon, you can also customize the pattern. For example, you can change it to your family crest, also woven with Unicorn hair.
If you're willing to add five Galleons, you can get an Eternal Map and a Handcrafted Elegant Border."
Malfoy slowly clenched his open palm into a fist without hesitation and said, "I'll take them all."
Kyle smiled slightly and gave a thumbs-up.
"Malfoy does have taste."
...
Draco Malfoy left with a barely concealed smile on his face, and those who didn't know better might have thought he had just picked up two hundred Galleons.
A vicious group fight had turned into a mutually beneficial transaction.
However, the young wizards watching the spectacle nearby didn't seem to find anything amiss; at most, they marveled at how wealthy they were.
After all, for most young wizards, even ten Galleons was a substantial sum, enough for them to comfortably get through an entire school year.
As for twenty Galleons... they dared not even imagine it.
"Merlin's beard!"
A short distance away, at the entrance to a carriage, Ron stuck his head out, his eyes wide with astonishment. "No wonder Fred and George suddenly became so rich.
Twenty Galleons for a map, that's faster than robbing a bank!"
Harry Potter, standing next to him, also craned his neck to look outside, but his attention was on something different from Ron's.
"Who's that person?" Harry asked curiously.
"Who?" Ron asked, puzzled.
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"The one talking to Malfoy."
"Oh, his name is Kyle," Ron said excitedly. "He enrolled last year and was the top student in his year. He also received the School Special Contribution Award, which is quite an extraordinary achievement, even more impressive than Percy's Head Boy status.
My mom has always hoped that I could be like him, but it's too difficult. I dare say that even Bill and Charlie aren't as outstanding as him."
"So, he's Kyle?" Harry's voice suddenly rose.
"Do you know him?" Ron asked.
Harry shook his head quickly. "I don't know him, but I've heard Hagrid mention his name. When he took me to Diagon Alley, he said that Kyle might become the youngest recipient of the Merlin Knight Order Medal.
Hey, Ron, what is the Merlin Knight Order Medal?"
"Merlin's beard!" Ron exclaimed, his eyes widening in disbelief. "How is that possible... No, I mean, I've never heard of this before."
"What is it?"
Seeing Ron's reaction, Harry became even more curious.
He knew nothing about these strange awards in the magical world and could only feel anxious on the sidelines.
Before Ron could explain, a sharp voice suddenly interrupted from the side.
"The Merlin Knight Order was founded by the greatest wizard, Merlin, in the Middle Ages. Over time, it has grown to become the largest organization of distinguished wizards in the magical world.
Only those who have made significant contributions to the magical world are eligible to receive the Merlin Knight Order Medal, which is the highest honor in the magical community."
Harry and Ron turned simultaneously and saw a young witch with thick brown hair.
She held her head high, her tone arrogant and dismissive.
"I bought some extra reference books, 'Modern Magical History' and 'Great Wizards of the 20th Century,' and all of them mentioned this."
"Of course, I know about this," Ron said, looking a bit unhappy. This was one of the few opportunities he had to show off in front of Harry Potter.
He hadn't expected someone else to beat him to it.
(End of Chapter)
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