Hogwarts Raven

Chapter 300 299: Gods and Ravens
In another time and space.

on the sky.

The thick dark clouds seemed to be rapidly stirred by invisible hands.

The lead-gray clouds were like ink stirred by an invisible giant hand, the kind of ink that changes color and is soluble in water. The original dark clouds seemed to have completely disappeared in an instant.

The sun poured down like a waterfall, so fast that it was almost absurd. The sky was cloudy one second and cloudless the next, as if the world had been forcibly changed.

The sunlight shone through the gaps between the trees, casting golden rays of light. This sudden change made Ian feel incredible, as if time had fast-forwarded at this moment.

"Is this the weather like in ancient times?"

Ian looked up.

The air was filled with a moist scent, mixed with the fragrance of soil and grass. The mountains in the distance were particularly clear under the sunlight.

It's like a vivid painting.

"That's right, the gods control the laws and steal the power of the Titans?" Ian stood in the wilderness, looked up at the unnaturally clear sky, the corners of his mouth twitching slightly.

"What a... rude weather."

He looked forward.

The sky was dazzlingly blue after it cleared up, and the sunlight poured down like molten gold, but it could not illuminate the scars on the land before it. It looked completely different from the other peaceful forests.

Like the end.

The area where the Sky City crashed turned into a sea of ​​fire. The flames devoured the wreckage like a giant beast. Black smoke rolled up and gradually dyed a small section of the skyline into a dirty gray.

but.

Due to the influence of some mysterious force, the turbidity did not spread to other places - Ian guessed that it was those black-robed wizards who took action, which also made it easier for him to lock on the opponent's specific location.

But before that.

Ian had no idea if he had gone back in time, and if the fire had accidentally killed one of his mammal ancestors.

Then the grandfather paradox comes into play.

He's probably fine.

But no one wants to return to Hogwarts and see that all the people attending classes there are lizard people, or even dinosaur people or something like that, right?

Although Ian felt that the possibility was not high, he still needed to avoid it a little. He did not have a good judgment about the world today.

"It's just a matter of convenience anyway."

The boy looked not far away.

The ground was shaking. Ian walked slowly towards the ruins on the scorched earth. The ground under his feet was scorching hot, and he could feel the heat rising from the soles of his feet with every step.

He looked around and saw countless dinosaurs, animals, and magical creatures running wildly for their lives among the ruins. The ground was shaking violently under their trampling as if there was an earthquake.

Many creatures were wailing in pain.

After all, it was a disaster sent from heaven.

Countless creatures were fleeing - a gigantic Triceratops, its huge body was particularly eye-catching in the firelight, and Ian couldn't help but be attracted by it.

"Dinosaurs, I really want to catch a few of them."

He saw the most primitive behavior of protecting its cubs. The Triceratops was running desperately with its cub, its eyes full of fear. The cub followed closely behind its mother, looking back from time to time, as if something terrible was chasing it. Suddenly, a velociraptor jumped out from the side and tried to attack the Triceratops cub.

"Roar!" The Triceratops roared angrily, raised its front hooves, and kicked the Velociraptor fiercely. The Velociraptor dodged flexibly and quickly went around to the other side of the Triceratops to attack again.

The Triceratops protected its cub, dodging left and right, and moving forward in the sea of ​​fire with difficulty.

"Bang~"

Ian used magic to kill the velociraptor.

He was moved.

So whether the velociraptor hunts for food to feed its cubs is not something Ian would care about. After all, human emotions are only focused on what is in front of them.

"Boom~"

The violent movement became even more turbulent. The huge thunder dragon crushed the scorched earth, its long neck swayed like a mast, flames appeared on its body, and it let out a deafening wail.

Many creatures that escaped from the sea of ​​fire were like this. The fur of the saber-toothed tigers was ignited by sparks, and they swung their bodies wildly, leaving burning claw marks in the ashes. Groups of fire crabs drilled out from the ground, their shells glowing red in the high temperature, and they fled in all directions like hot charcoal.

In the distance, a group of horse-shaped water monsters were running across a flaming lake. The water was boiling, and the steam was rising into the sky with their screams, indicating that they were doomed.

"Poor fellows."

Ian had no chance of saving these animals.

Fortunately, most magical creatures are stronger than ordinary animals.

Compared to these weak creatures.

In the face of natural disasters.

The magical animals seemed much calmer, but they were also very panicked. A small elven dragon, its body was small and exquisite, and it was shining with colorful light.

A giant spider, more than ten meters tall, with eight thick legs, was rampaging through the ruins. Its eyes flashed red, and green venom dripped from its mouth, dripping onto the ground, corroding large pits that emitted green smoke. Flames and falling metal seemed unable to harm it.

Instead, it seemed to be angered by the fall of the Sky City.

It was frantically destroying everything around it. Some small animals were frightened by it and fled everywhere, accidentally bumping into its legs, and were instantly entangled by the spider silk and dragged into its nest.

"Zhizhizhizhi~"

The elven dragon shuttled through the ruins, its wings flapping quickly, creating a breeze. In its mouth was a glittering gem - a treasure it had picked up while escaping.

The little guy carefully avoided the flames and ruins on the ground, trying to find a safe place to hide, and then ran away in the opposite direction after seeing Ian.

"You really think I'm a monster, don't you?"

Ian was helpless.

He stood at the junction of the flames and the ruins, with the wind blowing sparks across his robe. As he approached the disaster site, Ian raised his hand and waved his wand to immediately draw a silver-blue barrier.

The flames suddenly stopped as if they had hit an invisible wall. They no longer spread forward, but gradually shrank and went out. Finally, the forest fire was effectively stopped with Ian's intervention.

Actually.

He didn't come to stop it.

After he left, the black-robed wizards would intervene. After all, such a large area, like a city-sized sea of ​​fire, could cause incalculable losses.

It may cause biological extinction.

of course.

Ian's intervention prevented tragedy.

“I succeeded in gaining merit.”

He looked ahead. Although the flames had been extinguished, many animals had died and the scorched earth was a foregone conclusion. The remains of the sky city seemed to have merged with the burning earth.

Huge metal beams were inserted obliquely into the soil, and the surface was covered with melted runes like flowing tears; broken magic crystals were scattered everywhere, still intermittently bursting out dangerous magic pulses, blasting nearby creatures into bloody mist; several magical animals rushed into the fire blindly, and their silver-white manes turned to ashes in an instant.

They screamed in pain and finally fell to their knees on the charred earth, turning into twisted silhouettes. It was obvious that this area might become a dangerous forbidden place for a long time.

Many years later.

Perhaps it will become a relic that remains an unsolved mystery.

"Where are those wizards?"

Ian resolved his worries and immediately headed towards the ruins. He quickly found the wizards' hiding place. After all, he could sense the baby version of the Goddess of Recklessness.

The black-robed wizards hid very deeply, but Ian also locked onto the gap in the space where they were hiding.

I saw.

Instantly, a mysterious force surged out from the top of the magic wand, forming a strange vortex in the air. As the vortex spun faster and faster, the surrounding air began to distort, and a space gap door shining with a faint light slowly opened, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

This is the door in the gap that was forced open by Ian.

Used magic combined with the unlocking spell.

Ian carefully poked his head in and saw a group of black-robed wizards standing in the gap. When they saw Ian appear, their eyes were instantly filled with vigilance and fear, and they all squeezed back, as if he was some terrible monster. It felt very absurd and funny.

"Ok?"

Ian and the people inside stared at each other.

Within the space gap.

Dozens of black-robed wizards crowded together, each of them surging with tremendous magical power, but at this moment, they once again retreated frantically like a group of frightened beasts.

Ian is just a word.

It was as if these people were frightened - even though each of them had powerful magic, even stronger than Ian, they were all full of fear of Ian at this moment.

"What's going on with you guys?" Ian had learned these people's language through previous operations. He frowned and asked with a puzzled look on his face.

Language barriers are resolved.

Finally, we can communicate effectively.

however.

Facing Ian's question, the black-robed wizards looked at each other, no one spoke, but surrounded Ian at the door, staring at him with vigilant eyes.

The air was so solid that you could almost squeeze water out of it.

Only the sound of heavy breathing echoed in the air.

Ian took a step forward impatiently, pretending to squeeze in. Finally, the old man in the lead stepped forward and stopped Ian from doing something that would cause his people to collapse.

That's what being a leader is like.

If there is any danger, I must be the first one to go.

At least that was the case in ancient times.

It is not easy to be a leader in such a tribal-like group. One cannot, as people in later generations did, use their family members to take the blame when something happens, otherwise they would be driven out of the position of leader in minutes.

after all.

Emotional values ​​are not important in this era. Only those who can ensure the safety of their tribesmen and lead them to a good life can become leaders, rather than those who rely solely on deception.

Ability is very important in this era.

"Raven..." The black-robed leader was an old man with white hair and a lot of white beard. His voice was dry, as if it was squeezed out of his throat.

"Don't go too far."

Although his tone lacked confidence, the old man still stood in front of everyone, his skinny fingers tightly grasping a black bone staff with an eagle with spread wings carved on the top.

His eyes were filled with anxiety, but he still protected the other wizards behind him. How should I put it? From this point of view, this old man is quite qualified as a leader.

Whether you like it or not.

At least he did.

"what are you saying?"

Ian narrowed his eyes.

“Raven?”

He captured the word keenly.

"Raven? Do you know me?" Ian thought for a moment, then showed a hint of curiosity. He looked at the strange reactions of the group of people in front of him.

A strong desire to explore arose in my heart.

"Stop pretending!" Zeus, who was in the lead, hesitated for a moment, organized his words, and slowly said: "You are the raven of the dead country, and you are also the one who brings disaster."

between words.

There was still a hint of fear in the old man's voice.

"I'm not a raven," Ian raised his eyebrows, slowed down his tone, and raised his hands to indicate that he had no hostility, "I'm just... a poor person who has been polluted."

"Yes, don't be afraid. I come from the future. I picked up a raven's corpse and it was contaminated. So you see I can turn into a raven, but I can feel something corroding my soul."

"Well, I'm a victim like you." Ian made up a story in an attempt to gain empathy. His method was indeed a bit ahead of its time.

but.

The wizards looked at each other, still not quite believing it.

At this time, a familiar figure walked out of the crowd - it was the woman I met before, with silver hair like frost and eyes as deep as the starry sky. She stared at Ian, and after a moment, she turned to the old man and said, "Zeus, he is not lying. He has the breath of my daughter... There was a contract between them."

Hear the words.

The black-robed old man Zeus was stunned. The old wizard looked back at his tribesmen behind him, his eyes full of confusion. He turned his head again and looked Ian up and down.

"Zeus?"

Ian was also stunned.

His gaze returned to the old man.

The young eyes stared at the old eyes.

"So, you are really the future God King?"

He verified his previous conjecture.

Zeus was stunned again, obviously unfamiliar with the title, but soon a trace of thought flashed across his eyes, and then he straightened his back slightly.

"God King..." He repeated in a low voice, as if savoring the weight of the word, "Not a bad name."

Ian understood. Sure enough, these people were the gods in the future mythology, but now, they were just a group of wizards who had just overthrown the rule of the Titans.

Has not yet ascended to the altar.

"I'm not your enemy," Ian spoke again, his tone sincere, "I really came from the future, and for some reasons, I was trapped in your ancient era." He deliberately lowered his posture, even showing a hint of fatigue, as if he was really just a poor man teased by fate.

"Hmm? Time travel?"

Zeus stared at him, his guard slightly relaxed. He looked back at his people, and finally sighed: "If you are not a raven... then maybe we can talk."

No matter whether what the other person says is true or false.

He knew that he could only take what the other party said as true - the power that could kill the Titan was too terrifying, and they would be nothing more than lambs to be slaughtered in the other party's eyes.

"Very good, then, let's talk about what a raven is first, shall we?"

Ian asked the question that concerned him most.

he knows.

These people are not reacting normally.

There must be a reason.

(End of this chapter)