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Chapter 347: The Signal
Chapter 347: The Signal
During the third week at the Dragon Reserve, Kyle gradually adapted to the alternating busy and leisurely lifestyle.
More importantly, he had made significant gains.
Just by selling damaged defective items, he had earned enough to buy two sets of anti-curse gloves, a total of one hundred and twenty-five Galleons.
But that was all...
In the final days of the second week, the dragons engaged in the most intense and prolonged battle.
This time, even Kyle couldn't stay idle and joined Newt and Chris in treating three injured dragons, more than the previous two combined.
When it was over, only two dragons remained in the sky.
One was a Hungarian Firebolt, and the other was a Ukrainian Ironbelly... not the one Kyle had encountered before, but a larger one.
They rested for just a day before resuming their fight for the highest cliff.
Most people gathered around, waiting for the final outcome.
Judging by their sizes, the Ukrainian Ironbelly seemed to have the upper hand... Charlie said it weighed around seven tons, and it was visibly larger than the Hungarian Firebolt, making it look like an adult dragon with a child.
However, Charlie didn't favor its chances.
"Although they're both Ukrainian Ironbellies and similar in size, it's not as smart as Old Pino.
If it had seized the opportunity when everyone else was almost unable to fly, it might have won. But it missed its chance, and now..."
Charlie shook his head, "Its larger size means higher energy consumption. One day of rest isn't enough. The Hungarian Firebolt is aware of this, which is why it launched the attack early.
...It doesn't have a chance."
Indeed, events unfolded as Charlie had predicted.
After just three hours, the Ukrainian Ironbelly slowed down, wobbling in the sky like a target.
The Hungarian Firebolt, like an experienced hunter, took advantage of its speed and quickly gained the upper hand.
Everyone could see that the outcome of the battle was sealed; it was just a matter of time.
"Isn't it almost time for Hogwarts to start?" Professor Lockhart, feeling a bit bored, approached Kyle and asked quietly, "Is it also in September?"
"September 1st," Kyle replied, "Less than two weeks from now."
"So, you'll be in your fourth year when school starts?"
Kyle nodded.
"Are you interested in transferring to Bosworth?" Professor Lockhart suddenly asked, "If you do, I can guarantee you'll have access to the best materials in Alchemy class."
Kyle looked at Professor Lockhart, puzzled.
No, what kind of habit is this in Bosworth? They meet and immediately try to persuade people to transfer? Their headmistress, Madame Maxime, did it, and now the professor is doing the same. Is this part of their onboarding training?
"I'm sorry, but I don't have that intention for now."
After a brief silence, Kyle shook his head, "And next year, we'll be taking the O.W.L.s, so it's not a good time to transfer anyway."
"It's okay, it's okay, I was just asking. Don't worry..."
Professor Lockhart waved his hands repeatedly, then leaned closer to Kyle and whispered, "Actually, Madame Maxime asked me to inquire... I mentioned the situation here in a letter to her a few days ago, and she seemed very keen on having you transfer.
Do you know her as well?"
To be honest, when Madame Maxime asked him to persuade Kyle in her letter, he was also quite confused.
Although it felt a little rude, he had no choice but to do so for the funding.
The items he acquired weren't just defective goods. There were also complete materials and dragon blood, which were the main focus.
Although he didn't receive much each time, the three transactions combined cost him nearly a thousand Galleons, which he would definitely need to be reimbursed by the school.
That's why he took the opportunity to report the situation and write a letter to Madame Maxime, subtly reminding her to prepare the money.
But instead of receiving the money, he was assigned an additional task to dig under the walls of Hogwarts...
Nevertheless, he managed to complete it.
"Madame Maxime?"
Kyle thought for a moment and said, "I saw her once in Paris during last year's vacation."
"Oh...that explains it."
Professor Lockhart exclaimed, "I remember she rarely leaves France. Under normal circumstances, she wouldn't know a young wizard from Hogwarts."
As the two spoke, the battle between the two Firebolts was coming to an end.
As expected, the Hungarian Firebolt emerged victorious.
Standing on the cliff, it roared and spewed mushroom-shaped fire clouds into the sky.
Dragon roars reverberated continuously around the area, indicating submission.
"It's finally over," Charlie rubbed his forehead.
He hadn't had a good rest in over a month. It wasn't a problem when he was mentally tense, but now that he had suddenly relaxed, he felt as if his head had been punched, causing him unbearable discomfort.
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He should be able to get some good rest now.
Although he had many things to do afterward, there was no rush; he could take his time...
"Roar!"
Another dragon roar sounded.
Unlike the previous sounds of submission, this roar was filled with anger.
Charlie was startled and snapped back to his senses.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound...
It was an Australian Dragon, and unlike the other Firebolts lying on the ground, it was flying in mid-air, angrily spewing dragon flames at the ground.
At the same time, a blinding red light exploded next to it, leaving a large spherical pattern in the air.
That was a unique signal used by dragon keepers.
"Damn... those cunning hyenas!"
Charlie quickly mounted his broom and flew in the direction of the signal.
"Someone is after the dragon eggs."
Noticing Kyle's confusion, Professor Lockhart whispered, "That's a unique signal used in dragon reserves. Red represents an unidentified intruder, and the sphere represents dragon eggs."
"Should we go and help?" Kyle asked.
"No need, someone is already there," Chris replied, shaking his head.
"That's right," Lockhart smiled, "The reserve had anticipated this. For the past two weeks, someone has been guarding each nest of dragon eggs.
Moreover, the eggs are protected by special magic, making Apparition impossible."
As they spoke, more and more dragon keepers arrived near the Australian Dragon.
But a few minutes later, two more red lights exploded in the south, followed by two more in the north...
A total of seven locations had sent signals, and they were all far apart and in different directions.
"So many people and at the same time... It seems they had planned this long ago."
Chris was a bit surprised, but his expression remained unchanged.
...
(End of Chapter)
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