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Chapter 1735: A War with No Victor (Part 185)
Chapter 1735: A War with No Victor (Part 185)
But...is the matter really that simple?
Everyone has their own thoughts and calculations.
And who dares to claim they can control others and use them as puppets?
Not even the infamous Imperius Curse in the Wizarding World can achieve such a feat.
Daring to challenge a tiger, both sides had long prepared themselves mentally.
Kingsley had his plans, and Nelson had his thoughts. In the end, their ability to collaborate stemmed from their highly overlapping goals, and there was even an intermediary keeping them apart.
"You've already decided, so don't regret it yourself!"
Albert ended his conversation with Nelson in the two-way mirror just before hurried footsteps approached from outside.
He never denied that he had secretly influenced Nelson's actions and decisions, but if it weren't for Nelson's radical and crazed nature, it would have been difficult for him to subtly influence someone.
However, it was undeniable that this guy, whose mind was filled with hatred and who was willing to risk his own life, was indeed terrifying.
The rapid footsteps quickly drew near, and the study door was flung open from the outside with a loud bang.
"Louise seems to be pregnant!"
Katrina rushed in to share this good news with Albert.
"Oh, are you sure?"
Albert put away the two-way mirror on the desk, stood up, and left the study with Katrina.
"They just used Muggle methods to check, and all signs indicate that Louise is likely pregnant." Katrina secretly observed Albert's profile, only to find that he showed no reaction. She couldn't help but ask, "You don't seem surprised at all."
"Louise has always wanted a child and has been working towards it. It was only a matter of time before she got pregnant." Albert had prepared himself mentally, so he remained calm when Katrina mentioned it.
However, the other girls couldn't accept the news as calmly as Albert.
After Louise's initial pregnancy test, the girls around Albert started behaving strangely. Janila kept glancing at Louise's belly, Valeria became a constant chatterbox, and only Katherine seemed relatively calm, but she was constantly talking to Louise, advising her on how to deal with the various troubles that came with being pregnant before marriage.
When Albert and Katrina appeared in the living room, the girls all turned their heads to look at them.
"Just make sure you don't regret it!"
Albert leaned down and kissed Louise's forehead. He conjured the crystal ball he usually used, sat in the spot the girls had reserved for him, and gently touched the surface of the crystal ball, preparing to perform a divination for Louise to see if she was truly pregnant with his child.
It wasn't that Albert didn't trust Muggle methods, but he believed in double-checking.
He didn't want Louise to get her hopes up for nothing! As they waited for the mist in the crystal ball to dissipate, the curious girls leaned in, their eyes widening as they saw the image of a tiny baby reflected in the crystal ball.
"Yes, Louise is indeed pregnant, and it's a beautiful girl," Albert said, looking at the final image in the crystal ball. He reached out and held Louise's hand to comfort her in case she felt disappointed.
Louise seemed to feel the warmth from Albert's palm and touched her belly, murmuring, "A girl is fine too."
"What about me? Can you predict my child as well?" Janila, who had similar plans, couldn't help but ask.
"Divination isn't all-powerful. If you want a prediction, you'll have to wait until after you're pregnant," Albert said as he put away the crystal ball. He had no intention of helping Janila with divination, knowing that he was unlikely to get an accurate result even if he tried.
That day, the estate villa hosted a grand banquet to celebrate Albert's impending third child.
The banquet started off wild, and the girls, who had initially dispersed, had no intention of letting Albert off easily.
Especially Janila, who seemed to be spurred on by Louise's pregnancy and became particularly eager, even attempting to replicate Louise's experience.
"When are you planning to have another child?"
Watching the entangled figures in the distance, Katrina suddenly asked her sister.
"What, do you have the same idea now?"
Isabella seemed to see through her sister's thoughts and suggested, "If you really want to, you can consider it during the world tour."
Although Albert likely didn't care about the gender of the child, Isabella believed he needed a son. Louise's situation served as a reminder to her.
"What if it's a girl?"
Katrina seemed to understand Isabella's concern.
"It doesn't matter if it's a girl. I have a feeling we'll live a long time."
Based on Isabella's understanding of Albert, he didn't care much about the Philosopher's Stone, but there was still a high chance he would attempt to create one.
Isabella never doubted that Albert, capable of creating miracles, would fail.
Once Albert successfully created the Philosopher's Stone, they were likely to live a long life, just like the Le Mer couple, with the help of the Elixir of Immortality.
Whether or not they needed a son to inherit Albert's legacy seemed less important.
On the day before the winter break ended, the girls left the United Kingdom, each satisfied with what they had obtained.
Albert, who had stayed up late, couldn't see the girls off personally, but he knew that Katherine and the others probably didn't like the idea of parting, so they chose to leave without saying goodbye.
"You need to rest. Next time, don't let them gather like this."
Isabella felt a bit sorry for her husband. Due to his late nights, excessive energy expenditure, and lack of exercise, Albert's complexion looked much worse than before.
"Sometimes I feel like I'm dreaming!" Albert sighed.
Isabella suddenly leaned in close to Albert's ear and whispered, "Katrina wants a child too."
"Katrina also..."
Albert looked at his wife in surprise, suddenly feeling a twinge of pain in a certain part of his body.
"Have a child during the world tour."
"Too many children can be a hassle!"
In the end, Albert wasn't a heartless person who would abandon his responsibilities.
Education was crucial.
"That's unlike you to say!"
Katrina heard Albert's words and placed the food, carefully prepared by the house elf, on the table in front of him.
"I just feel responsible for each of you, but you know, I'm just one person, and even if I split myself, I can't keep up."
(End of Chapter)
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