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Chapter 1800: A War with No Victor (Part 250)
Chapter 1800: A War with No Victor (Part 250)
Yes, they only knew what they knew!
As soon as Nelson embarked on his revenge, Kingsley, who was holding down the fort at the Minister of Magic's office that night, received the news immediately.
"Shouldn't you relocate and ensure the safety of your family?" Gadwell asked, having rushed over upon hearing the news, without discussing the potential chaos that might ensue later that night. Instead, he brought up the prophecy that Albert had left for Kingsley.
In Albert's prophecy, Kingsley's family was likely to be affected by the fallout of that night's revenge operation, facing a devastating calamity.
"Isn't it already arranged?" Kingsley asked.
To spare his family from worry, Kingsley hadn't informed them about the prophecy, but he wasn't going to sit idly by and face the prophecy Albert had left behind without taking action.
Ever since learning of the prophecy from Albert, Kingsley had arranged for the Ministry of Magic's employees to cast extensive protective magic around his home, under the pretext of ensuring the Minister of Magic's safety. Even if someone intended harm to his family, it would be challenging to break through the outer protective spells and threaten their lives in a short time.
Moreover, Gadwell had assigned two Aurors to patrol near Kingsley's residence. Even if they couldn't protect Kingsley's family, they could raise the alarm promptly.
As the Minister of Magic, Kingsley would never take the safety of his family lightly. Therefore, to completely eliminate this potential threat, Kingsley had also sent spies to Nelson's side to gather intelligence and, in the process, resolve the issue.
If the person plotting to assassinate his family was an insider, the outcome would be entirely up to Kingsley's discretion.
With these three layers of protection, Kingsley wasn't overly concerned about the prophecy's outcome.
Since Kingsley himself wasn't worried, Gadwell, who had merely reminded him of the situation, didn't want to overstep. He began expressing his concerns about the potential aftermath of that night's revenge operation.
While they could use Nelson's hand to eradicate the remaining Death Eater remnants from the Second Wizarding War, the subsequent issues to address were still incredibly daunting.
Once the situation exploded, they would not only need to clean up the mess but also consider how to respond to the fairies' "pincer attack."
It was almost certain that something similar would happen.
The fairies weren't fools; even if they didn't realize it at first, they would undoubtedly take advantage of the chaos in the British magical community later on.
Gadwell, who had been dealing with the fairies recently, suspected that the fairies weren't entirely unaware of the situation but had been silently waiting for this moment to arrive.
Once the British magical community experienced large-scale turmoil, the fairies could swarm out in full force, compelling the Ministry of Magic to make concessions in certain areas to achieve their goals.
After all, the previous fairy rebellions had proven that it was challenging for the fairies to succeed in their rebellions. Therefore, their best strategy was to gain the upper hand and negotiate with the Ministry of Magic for benefits.
Gadwell suspected that this was the primary reason the fairies had instigated this conflict.
Kingsley, of course, wasn't unprepared for this, but the contingency plans they had made might not always be effective.
They had done all they could for now; all that was left was to wait patiently for news.
It wasn't long before Kingsley received a plea for help from the Aurors.
The fairies had been well-prepared, making the operation against the Goblin Brotherhood that night extremely challenging. Casualties quickly emerged as the two sides clashed head-on.
As a backup, Gadwell had no choice but to lead the remaining Auror squad to support the defense, preventing the operation against the Sprites from turning into a complete disadvantage and potentially compromising future negotiations.
It wasn't that Harry's group was incompetent; it was just that they never anticipated how challenging unrestrained Sprites could be.
The Sprites, armed with their wands, were even more adept at magical combat than the battle-hardened Aurors.
They had little understanding of Sprite magic, and even the Shield Charm didn't seem as effective as it once was.
To make matters worse, these Sprites were not only skilled in Sprite magic but also in Apparition, with some even using it to phase into melee range and strike with their blades. Several Aurors suffered severe injuries, and one even lost their life due to untimely treatment.
Despite the experience of the Second Wizarding War, morale took a hit after casualties on their side. The team became more cautious, focusing on self-preservation rather than bravely engaging the Sprites. No one wanted to be the next victim of a Sprite blade.
The Sprites, however, weren't pushovers either. They suffered significant losses, especially those attempting to ambush through Apparition, which cost them dearly as Harry's team took down several of them.
But neither side showed signs of backing down, especially after the Sprites received reinforcements. Harry felt the pressure and quickly requested backup from the Ministry of Magic.
This was not a simple situation.
Fundamentally, they were sent to probe the situation, and with potential issues back "home," it was impossible to commit all resources at once.
Initially, both sides had their own objectives: to restrain each other's personnel.
After the initial fierce battle, the situation took a bizarre turn, transforming into a standoff between Sprites and wizards, shooting spells at each other.
The Sprites abandoned their reckless phasing tactics and focused on tying down the Ministry's forces, allowing the vengeful Revenge Squad to better execute their plans.
Unbeknownst to the Sprites, this was also the desired outcome of the Ministry's senior officials.
With this tacit understanding, a seemingly intense yet dull and tedious standoff ensued.
Both sides refrained from taking risks, instead wildly casting spells at each other, turning the battlefield into chaos. Despite the chaos, few were actually hit by spells, and both sides were satisfied with the outcome.
Simultaneously, something else that many had hoped for was quietly unfolding.
The moment the ancient estate was engulfed in raging flames, everyone realized that Nelson had begun his revenge and settlement against the remaining Death Eaters.
It was undeniable that most ancient estates were protected by incredibly powerful ancient magic. Still, when faced with the all-consuming RagingFire, these once-impenetrable defenses became laughably fragile.
The most frustrating aspect was that Apparition was often impossible within these estates, leaving the Death Eaters unable to escape the raging inferno that consumed them.
(End of Chapter)
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