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Chapter 1731: A War with No Victor (181)
Chapter 1731: A War with No Victor (181)
Albert understood the group's eagerness to move into Avalon. As a group of young people, their patience was limited, and it was only natural for it to gradually wear thin over time.
Moreover, they didn't want to stay here and build Avalon forever.
If they didn't seize this opportunity to find satisfying jobs, the good positions would be taken, and even after Avalon was completed, they would still worry about their future careers.
However, the reason for their growing restlessness wasn't this; it was because... Albert was about to leave the United Kingdom to travel the world.
This gave everyone the illusion of being abandoned.
Yes!
Nowadays, Albert had become the pillar of their support.
As long as Albert was around, even if he didn't visit Avalon often, they didn't worry much because if any issues arose, having Albert would ensure it wouldn't be a big problem.
That feeling... was even more reassuring than having their own family.
Albert was aware of this, but he didn't have a better solution. He could only attribute it to human nature; if he had someone as reliable in his past life, he would have wanted to take it easy and enjoy his life too.
"I can help them for a while, but not forever, even though it would be beneficial for me..." Albert muttered, swiping his finger to make the Communication Bookmark in front of him disappear.
He had done all he could, and whatever happened next would happen!
"It seems your world tour plan has made them uneasy."
Isabella, sitting beside him, seemed to see through Albert's thoughts. She took a sip from her thermos and teased, "Sometimes I feel like you're becoming their old man."
"It seems you didn't have much fun."
Albert didn't respond to Isabella's words; he could tell her mood from her tone.
"The British Wizarding World doesn't have many interesting places to begin with, and with Hogsmeade Village destroyed, there's one less place worth visiting."
Isabella had made preparations, but the situation was indeed as she described, and there wasn't much she could do. Especially after the Christmas festivities, the famous Diagon Alley was eerily quiet, and they had left after a brief visit.
"We initially wanted to go to Hogwarts, but I think it would be more appropriate for you to take them for a tour." Isabella suddenly became less optimistic about the upcoming world tour, judging by the state of the British Wizarding World, she could imagine the situation in other countries.
"Later, on Katherine's suggestion, I took them to the Muggle world to watch a movie called... Titanic, I think."
"Was it good?" Albert asked with a smile.
"I don't know," Isabella admitted. Although she had learned about the Muggle world under Albert's influence, her knowledge was limited, after all, it was a different world.
There were significant differences in thoughts and practices.
"Katherine said it was a popular love story, and it would be more suitable to watch it together with you."
"How about we go watch it together some other day?" Albert patted his thigh, inviting Isabella to sit on his lap. He needed to comfort his wife and prevent her from grumbling, as it was his fault for assigning her the task of being their guide.
"You must have anticipated this." Isabella was a bit sullen, but she quickly forgave Albert.
"I just wanted to prepare you mentally. Traveling the world is never as fun as you imagine," Albert whispered, inhaling the familiar scent of Isabella. "Especially when traveling in the Wizarding World, it can be quite boring, and... Muggles are better at enjoying leisure than wizards."
"To be honest, while magic is indeed fascinating, the overall impression Albert had of the magical world was one of antiquity and backwardness, as if it had just emerged from the Middle Ages. But there was nothing that could be done about it.
The British Wizarding World, in particular, lacked entertainment. Otherwise, Hogwarts students wouldn't have considered Hogsmeade as half a paradise, and the famous Quidditch matches wouldn't have been so popular.
This situation was likely not unique to the British magical community; Albert estimated that the global magical world was probably similar, all equally boring.
Otherwise, why would wealthy wizards host balls and such to pass their leisure time? Albert couldn't believe that so many people would enjoy balls unless they had ulterior motives.
Perhaps the first time it would be novel, but the second, third time? So, you're suggesting that it's best for us to stay in this manor, reading and playing, like the canary in your cage?"
The girls, who had returned to their original forms, looked at Albert with sullen expressions.
"Canaries have their own kind of happiness," Albert said.
In Albert's previous life, there were many beautiful girls who wanted to be canaries but never got the chance.
In Albert's opinion, Isabella seemed to enjoy this life, and unlike other canaries, she could open the cage whenever she wanted.
"I don't think being a canary is bad at all," Valeria said, a little envious of Isabella. "Many people want to be one, but they don't have the opportunity!"
Albert didn't respond to this. He seemed to have thought of something, patted Isabella to signal her to get off him, and then waved his hand in the air, summoning a beautifully crafted box out of thin air.
"I've invented a new card game. You can try it out; it should be pretty good."
Albert took out a set of exquisitely crafted cards from the box and invited the uninterested girls to explain the rules of 'Werewolf Kill' to them.
Yes, Werewolf Kill.
It was probably one of the hottest card games in his previous life.
Its ability to stand out in a crowded game market must have been the reason for its popularity.
Of course, Albert took out this game primarily because the Wizard Card Game wasn't very profitable or popular, so he chose to use this game to make a profit.
As Albert had expected, Werewolf Kill quickly gained the girls' favor.
"This is much more interesting than your so-called Wizard Card Game. The only problem is that it requires a large group to play. But I think this game will be very popular among students." Valeria examined her character card, which symbolized an Auror, and suddenly asked, "If..."
"This game won't make much money," Albert disagreed. "And you'll probably be too busy."
"Oh, well, who do you plan to leave this game to then, Hermione Granger?" Valeria asked casually.
"I plan to use it to make up for the losses from the Wizard Card Game," Albert didn't hide this fact.
"You're really generous to your friends," Isabella said, understanding Albert's intention.
"I think Albert's decision is wise. In your current situation, it's best to have your own people around so that no idiot will deliberately drag you into troublesome disputes," Katherine said, agreeing with Albert's approach. Albert's situation in the United Kingdom was similar to Dumbledore's initially; the best way to avoid the kind of troubles Dumbledore had faced was to make others think twice before causing trouble for him.
(End of Chapter)
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