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Chapter 535: Tidying up Knockturn Alley
Chapter 535: Tidying up Knockturn Alley
Could it be that I did something wrong?
Ivan couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
For Old Rosier and the others, this period was sheer torment.
Since stepping into this small room, their moods had been like a roller coaster, with immense pressure weighing on them at every moment. It felt like an eternity, and none of them wanted to stay a second longer!
But it was this very pressure that made Fury, Abbott, and the others unable to speak, or even interrupt Ivan's reflections.
After several minutes, Old Rosier finally mustered the courage to break the silence, speaking softly, "Lord Hals, if there's nothing else you need, may we please go and prepare the Tribute now?"
"Hmm? Ah, go ahead!" Ivan finally came back to his senses, nodding and waving them off.
The Pureblood Wizards, having received their orders, left the room trembling with fear.
Click.
The moment the door closed, Fury, Abbott, and the others outside let out a collective sigh of relief, their foreheads drenched in cold sweat, as if they had just survived a life-or-death battle.
"Rochelle, why didn't you tell us Lord Hals was so unpredictable?" Fury looked at Old Rosier with a hint of resentment.
After their encounter, Fury found that young witches and wizards could only be described as capricious, with a domineering and tyrannical style.
Just from that brief meeting, Fury had a vague sense of facing the Dark Lord.
"Hmph, I warned you to be careful when meeting Lord Hals!" Old Rosier lowered his voice, reminding them, then turned to Fury.
"And Fury! Next time, be more cautious and don't let me hear you talking about Lord Hals behind his back!"
On the other side, Ivan, watching Old Rosier and the others leave, also let out a sigh of relief. His tense nerves immediately relaxed, and he slumped heavily into the sofa behind him, savoring the comfort for a moment.
After a brief rest, Ivan straightened up. The conversation with Old Rosier and the others had left him utterly drained.
But there was no other way. These Pureblood Wizards were all slippery characters. If he didn't assert his authority, they might plot behind his back.
As for the thorn Dawgert mentioned, Ivan already had some ideas. Fury, for instance, seemed to be at odds with Old Rosier, making him a good candidate to stir up their conflict.
Just as Ivan was considering this, a System Notification suddenly rang out.
[Ding, Mission: Become King of Diagon Alley (Second Ring) Completed
Mission Objective: Unify Knockturn Alley (Second Ring)
Mission Progress: 100% (Completed)
Mission Reward: Fidelius Charm (Claim or Not)
Mission Description: ]
"Finally completed?" Ivan was taken aback for a moment, then muttered to himself.
Three days ago, when he had taken over the Wizarding Market, the mission progress had already reached 95%. For unknown reasons, it had continued to increase bit by bit until it finally reached 100%.
Reflecting on this, Ivan felt a sense of amazement.
When he first received this mission last year, he had no intention of completing it. Yet, by a stroke of luck during his return home, he had managed to finish it!
"Claim the reward!" Ivan said to himself.
In the next moment, a flood of knowledge poured into Ivan's mind. He swayed, closing his eyes and leaning back on the sofa, slowly organizing the new information. After about half a minute, Ivan opened his eyes again.
As he had anticipated, the Fidelius Charm was an extremely unique form of Magic, both powerful and impractical!
Its power lay in the fact that, once successfully cast, it could create a secure sanctuary. As long as the Secret-Keeper did not die or betray the secret, even Wizards as formidable as Voldemort or Dumbledore would be unable to locate the place.
However, for Ivan at this point, the Fidelius Charm was rather impractical. Now that he had unified Knockturn Alley, there was no need for him to hide.
If he had obtained this spell a couple of years earlier, he might have been happier. Back then, their situation in Knockturn Alley was far from ideal.
Ivan shook his head inwardly. Just as he was feeling regretful, he suddenly realized that the Wizarding World would likely be fraught with danger in the future. According to the Prophecy, the Dark Lord would soon emerge and stir up chaos.
At that time, there might be situations where this spell would come in handy.
Even if the Prophecy proved inaccurate and Voldemort did not return anytime soon, the Ministry of Magic would still pose a significant threat!
Ivan was well aware that the chaos he had caused in Knockturn Alley could not remain hidden for long.
Currently, no official forces were intervening because the Ministry of Magic was preoccupied with the Dementor riots and Peter Pettigrew's escape, leaving them with no time to bother about the minor issues in Knockturn Alley.
However, once the Ministry of Magic found the time to investigate, they would inevitably notice the disturbances here. Once they started digging, it would be impossible to keep many things hidden!
Ivan didn't think he had any particularly ambitious plans; he was content with controlling his small territory. But he feared that the Ministry of Magic might overthink the situation!
Fudge might cower and retreat in the face of the powerful and invincible Voldemort, but they could very well launch a strong offensive against a small place like Knockturn Alley!
With this in mind, Ivan felt a sense of caution.
Although the prospect of conflict was merely a possibility, it couldn't be ignored. Ivan immediately decided to install secret passages in all the recovered protective rings this year, just in case the situation deteriorated in the future!
The Fidelius Charm could serve as his final Ace in the Hole. With such a powerful Protective Charm, he wouldn't have to worry too much about his safety!
Worst case scenario, he could hole up in the library and read books until his strength surpassed Voldemort's, and then make his move!
Ivan made up his mind, and at that moment, another System Notification echoed in his mind.
【Ding! A new mission has been generated!】
"Huh, another mission? The third ring?" Ivan, puzzled, opened the System's mission details, and found that it matched his expectations.
【Become the King of Diagon Alley
Mission Objective: Tame Knockturn Alley (Third Ring)
Mission Progress: 39%
Mission Reward: Magic Mark
Legendary Points: 3 (Achievement: King of Diagon Alley)
Mission Description: Through meticulous planning, you have successfully dominated all of Knockturn Alley, casting your enemies who dared to challenge or obstruct you into the depths. However, ignorant fools are never fully eradicated, and not all will willingly accept your rule.
Note: Only power and fear can make ignorant fools recognize reality. Display your Supreme Power, and all will bow at your feet.】
(End of Chapter)
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