Chapter 241: Maxim and the Silver-Haired Girl
Chapter 241: Maxim and the Silver-Haired Girl
Kyle, who had been studying the golden symbols, turned his head towards the source of the voice and noticed two people casually chatting in the hall, apart from himself.
The speaker was Michael Filch, the same person who had delivered the Merlin Knight Order Medal to Hogwarts a week ago.
The person talking to him was a tall witch... perhaps an understatement.
Even while sitting, she stood at a height of two to three meters, making Michael, who was already quite tall, look like a child in comparison.
Kyle had only seen one person with a stature comparable to this witch, and that was Hagrid. Their heights were almost indistinguishable.
However, unlike the rugged Hagrid, this woman had a delicate face with dark, large eyes, a pointed nose, and her hair tied back into a sleek bun at the nape of her neck.
She wore an exquisite peacock blue satin robe, adorned with numerous opulent opals on her neck and thick fingers, sparkling like treasures.
As Kyle observed, she handed two Galleons to Michael... in her hands, the coins seemed as tiny as soybeans.
"Fleur only lacks understanding of the Magic Stone Fragment," she said in a low voice. "And the pursuit of clues is also a manifestation of wisdom."
"Ha..." Michael did not argue but accepted the two Galleons with a hint of pride.
"Don't mind, kid. Olympus has no ill intentions," said an elderly man with white hair, standing next to Kyle. "In fact, we all know that your choice is the most correct one. After using the Portkey, the magic within the fragments will dissipate, eventually turning into a useless stone."
Unlike the others, the elderly man was not dressed formally but rather fashionably.
He wore a light blue floral shirt, orange beach shorts, and a pair of oversized tea-colored frog-eye sunglasses.
This outfit... he just needed a water gun to complete the look.
"Mr. Niccolme," Kyle greeted.
"Oh, I'm glad you recognized me," Niccolme smiled, extending his hand. "Just call me Niko, everyone does, it makes me feel much younger."
For Niccolme, who was over six hundred years old, there was no difference between being one hundred and twenty or twelve years old in his eyes.
"N... ko," Kyle said, feeling a bit awkward but nodding politely and lightly shaking his hand.
Kyle's movement was gentle, as if he were touching tofu... Niccolme was not much firmer than tofu at this moment.
At that moment, the others approached as well.
"Nice to see you again, kid," said Michael, leading the way. "Welcome to Paris. This is Niko's former residence. Allow me to introduce you to Ms. Maxim, the Headmistress of Beauxbatons Academy of Magic. She came all the way from her private estate in the Pyrenees Mountains after hearing you were coming to Paris."
Kyle looked up and met her eyes as best he could. "It's an honor to meet you, Ms. Maxim."
"Hello, kid," Maxim glanced at Kyle. "Are you interested in transferring to Beauxbatons?"
Kyle was momentarily stunned by her direct question.
He shook his head lightly, "Hogwarts is fine, and my friends are there."
"That's a shame," Maxim thought for a moment. "But if they wish, they can also transfer to Beauxbatons together..."
"Hey, Olympus, that's not possible," Michael interjected with a hint of displeasure. "This kid clearly prefers to study at Hogwarts."
Wow, not only did they try to recruit Kyle while Dumbledore was away, but they wanted to recruit his friends too... It was no wonder, considering that Kyle's friends were also exceptional individuals.
If she succeeds, Dumbledore will probably rush to Paris tonight... Oh, and Minerva.
"It depends on his wishes, Doug."
Maximus looked at Kyle again, "Well, kid, do you want to transfer? I promise, you'll have a great time at Beauxbatons. There are better professors than Hogwarts, and you can make new friends."
"Um..."
Kyle paused for a moment, thinking about how to decline politely.
There's still a huge snake in Hogwarts waiting for him to take over, one of the Four Great Beasts, a precious legacy left by Slytherin. How could he possibly transfer to another school?
Does Beauxbatons have a snake?
No! There's only a worthless Crystal Observatory Tower there.
"Sorry, I..."
"Don't rush to refuse, kid..."
A glint of cunning flashed in Maximus's eyes, "My promise remains valid until you leave here."
Michael Filch seemed to have thought of something and said with annoyance, "Oh, damn, how could I forget about the girl with the succubus bloodline? No wonder you brought her along!"
Maximus smiled but remained silent.
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He leaned towards Kyle and whispered, "Kid, do you have Beaufort Brain Tonic or Wake-Up Potion?"
"No," Kyle shook his head.
Almost all common types of potions were included in the potions given to him by Headmistress Saxia, except for Beaufort Brain Tonic and Wake-Up Potion.
Moreover, since he didn't usually need these two potions, he naturally wouldn't carry them with him.
"Oh... then it's troublesome. Well, let me take you around the area..."
"Doug!" Maximus smiled at him, "You can't make decisions for him. Even if Dumbledore were here, he wouldn't take this kid away!"
"But he's not here!"
Filch looked at Kyle, then at the smiling Maximus, and grabbed his hair in annoyance, "Merlin's beard, I shouldn't have come today!"
"Doug, I have potion ingredients and a cauldron that I can lend you. Do you need them?" Niko said with a smile.
He had been watching from the side all along, with no intention of intervening, and now he was putting on an expression of enjoying the show without caring about the consequences.
Filch sighed, "I guess this is the only way... I hope it's in time..."
"I shouldn't have come today!"
He complained again, then turned to Kyle once more, and said earnestly, "Before I come back, kid, you must stay alert, no matter what you see, you must keep your mind clear. This is important."
After saying this, he hurried towards the room at the back of the hall.
Maximus didn't stop him.
Because at that moment, a girl suddenly appeared out of thin air in the middle of the hall.
She was also wearing a peacock blue satin robe, and her silver hair, as long as a waterfall, fell to her waist.
Her azure eyes were even more beautiful than the enchanted ceiling, and they exuded an indescribable charm.
Maximus smiled even more happily. She pulled the girl's hand and brought her in front of Kyle.
"Let me introduce you to Fleur Delacour, Beauxbatons' most outstanding student."
"It's over, it's all over..." Filch covered his face with his hand and muttered softly, "Albus, I'm sorry..."
Niko sat in the best spot, and at some point, a bucket of freshly popped popcorn appeared in his hand, looking like he was waiting to watch a good show.
Contrary to everyone's expectations, Kyle didn't show the dazed and infatuated expression they anticipated. Instead, he calmly extended his hand and said,
"Nice to meet you. You can call me Kyle."
...
(End of Chapter)
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