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Chapter 337: Yes, You Guessed Right!
Chapter 337: Yes, You Guessed Right!
Aisha didn’t reply, just smiled casually and placed the small, black, furry creature on her shoulder.
Ivan, of course, recognized it as the alchemical creature, Puffball, that George and Fred had sent over last summer!
This was why Ivan found it strange. If he remembered correctly, this thing was an alchemical creature created based on a magical animal with the same name, and it had no other use besides being cute.
After Aisha’s modifications, Puffball looked even cuter, with a pair of large, watery eyes added.
Ivan shook his head, feeling helpless. We’re going to fight, what’s the point of bringing this thing?
But perhaps Aisha had done some special modifications to it.
With this thought, Ivan didn’t delve further. He packed some useful magical items, grabbed some Galleons, and headed back to the meeting place with Aisha.
Pushing the door open, the first thing Ivan saw was Dugdale, who was fuming and angrily speaking to Fleur and the others.
Hermione stood to the side, her face showing a strange expression, as if she was trying hard not to laugh while pretending to be serious.
"Headmaster Dugdale!" Ivan felt a bit guilty but still walked in, speaking up.
Dugdale’s eyes lit up when he saw Ivan, and he hurried over, interrupting Ivan before he could continue. He patted Ivan’s shoulder excitedly.
"Thank you so much, Ivan! I owe you my life! If you hadn’t saved me in time, I would probably be dead by now!"
Huh? What?
Ivan, who had been worried about Dugdale challenging him to a duel, was momentarily stunned, his mind struggling to process what was happening. He interrupted Dugdale.
"Wait, Headmaster Dugdale! What did you just say?"
Ivan looked at Dugdale with a bewildered expression, unable to understand his logic and suspecting that Dugdale had misunderstood something.
Sure enough, Ivan soon heard Dugdale angrily curse.
"When I got back, I found that the old scoundrel, Brock, had sent people to blow up my house!"
Dugdale quickly vented all his anger, recounting his assumptions from earlier.
Ivan was left speechless.
Is that what happened?
Ivan even wondered if he had somehow traveled to a parallel universe, because Dugdale’s assumptions seemed logically sound.
If he hadn’t known that he was the one who blew up the house, Ivan might have believed it himself!
After listening to Dugdale’s assumptions, Ivan hesitated about whether to reveal the truth. He glanced at Aisha.
Aisha’s face also showed a strange expression. She hadn’t expected Dugdale to assume that Brock had sent people to blow up his house.
Noticing Ivan’s gaze, Aisha shook her head, indicating that it was better to keep the truth hidden.
Ivan agreed. With a major battle approaching, it was best not to let Dugdale harbor any grudges.
Besides, apart from himself, there were only three others who knew the truth. Aisha wouldn’t say anything, and Hermione wouldn’t betray him.
The only one to watch out for was Brock. It seemed he would need to be more ruthless when the time came, leaving no room for explanations!
With this in mind, Ivan consoled Dugdale a few times, joining in to curse Brock for his heinous and inhuman actions.
After the cursing, Ivan pulled out a Protective Ring and an improved Extendable Ear from his robes and distributed them to Fleur and the others.
"This is a Protective Ring. Just channel some magic into it, and it will release a magical barrier to protect you, similar to a Shield Charm. Of course, its protective effect is limited and can only withstand ordinary spells."
"Regarding the Extendable Ear, it can be used to pass information. Just hang it by your ear!" Ivan pointed at each item and explained.
The Extendable Ear, after being improved by him and Aisha, no longer had the restriction of a cord. It worked just like a Muggle communication device, capable of real-time transmission of conversations.
However, its coverage was still limited, and it would not work if the two parties were more than a few kilometers apart.
So Ivan was still not entirely satisfied with it. He always wanted to transform it into something like a Muggle telephone or mobile phone. If he succeeded, it would surely sell like hotcakes.
Although Ivan was still a bit unsatisfied with these magical items, for Fleur and the others, the effects of these magical items were already quite miraculous.
Especially the Protective Ring, which was a lifesaver for those about to participate in a dangerous battle!
While the Shield Charm was not a high-level spell, and many of them could cast it proficiently, the Protective Ring could be activated by simply infusing it with magic, making it much more convenient. In a battle, a second or two could often mean the difference between life and death!
After making all the necessary preparations, Ivan glanced at the clock on the wall. It had been six hours since he last used the Enhanced Runic Inscription.
Ivan quickly put on the Invisibility Cloak. At that moment, Aisha said worriedly, "Be careful! Remember to inform us immediately if anything happens!"
Ivan nodded, completely hiding his body, and walked towards the nearby Borgin and Burkes Magic Shop.
It was already late at night, and the sky was completely dark.
Most of the shops in Knockturn Alley had already closed, but the Borgin and Burkes Magic Shop still had a dim light on, with the door half-open.
Ivan had hoped that Brock might die in his sleep, but it seemed that was unlikely.
As he stepped into the shop, Ivan immediately became more alert and felt a wave of magical energy scan his body.
Ivan was not surprised. Generally, magic shops would set up some kind of detection device at the entrance and exit.
For example, their detection device was a wind chime hanging by the door that would automatically alert them when someone entered.
What Ivan relied on was the Deathly Hallow—the Invisibility Cloak. Ordinary detection magic was ineffective against him unless he made a mistake or the other party had a specialized item like a Magic Eye. Otherwise, he was quite safe.
As expected, after the magical energy wave scanned him, no alarm was triggered, and no one came to check the situation.
Ivan finally breathed a sigh of relief, his heart settling down. He slowly walked into the shop.
The interior of the Borgin and Burkes was darker than it looked from the outside, with the only light coming from the vigorous flames burning in the fireplace on the right.
The shelves were filled with various dark magic items, and in one large glass cabinet, a long noose hung, its rope still stained with blood. Ivan could not imagine who would buy such a thing.
After a few quick glances, Ivan did not linger there and moved closer to the inner room, where he could faintly hear the sound of conversation.
(End of Chapter)
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