Two Worlds: I studied abroad at Hogwarts

Chapter 373 alarmed the higher-ups
While Layton Gavin and Moon exchanged pleasantries, the three people hanging in mid-air continued to spit out slugs.

In just a short while, the slugs were about to spread to Layton Gavin's feet.

Fortunately, there weren't many people in the college during this period, otherwise it would have made all the students feel uncomfortable.

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Feeling the slug slap against his boot, Layton Gavin immediately pulled his foot away and stood to the side.

Logically, he had seen far more bloody and gruesome scenes on the battlefield, but even so, Layton Gavin couldn't help feeling nauseous at the sight of these soft, limp worms.

"High Priest Scarlett, these three students are..."

Layton pointed to the three students and asked.

"Oh, they must have violated your college's rules. I'm just giving them a small punishment."

Looking at the boy standing next to Moon who looked similar, Layton Gavin immediately guessed what had happened.

Because of the factionalism within the Federation's upper echelons, he had always disliked the Crusader's offspring.

Now that the other party has violated school rules within the college, there's nothing wrong with disciplining them.

However, Layton still couldn't agree with calling the punishment of hanging upside down and spraying monsters "small".

After dodging the insects at his feet once again, Layton spoke up somewhat embarrassedly.

"Now that the punishment has been carried out, High Priest, do you think we should stop? Otherwise, the number of insects is increasing and it will be too troublesome to deal with them."

As the strange insects were about to cover the entire square, Layton Gavin's expression grew increasingly grim.

He had just been transferred back to Jinglan City this year and didn't want his new office to become a paradise for strange insects.

"When the punishment will stop depends on when they can return the items; otherwise, the one-hour punishment every day will still be unavoidable."

"An hour!?"

Layton Gavin was filled with doubt and uncertainty.

Assessing the enemy's strength by visual inspection is a required course for every general, and Layton was naturally proficient in this skill as well.

In just the ten or so minutes that Moon was talking to her, the strange insects were about to cover the square in front of the dormitory building.

If the punishment really lasts for an hour, not to mention whether these three students can withstand it, the entire military academy might be overwhelmed by the strange insects.

“If they took anything from you, they can just tell me, and I will definitely make them return it intact.”

"It's just a piece of clothing, made of a slightly unusual material."

Out of respect for Layton, Moon waved his wand.

Then the rain of insects stopped abruptly, and the three of them fell from mid-air, crashing into the swarm of insects.

"Tell me quickly, did you really steal someone else's things?"

Layton's heart leaped into his throat as he looked at the wand in Moon's hand.

He had personally witnessed Moon use this small wooden stick to hunt down a strange snake that was over thirty meters long.

He now has no doubt that Moon could take the lives of three students with a single swing of his small stick.

It was only because of Layton Gavin's shout that the three students snapped out of their terror.

Before even answering Layton's question, just seeing Moon's serious expression, the three of them trembled and slumped to the ground, completely disregarding the feelings of the strange insect beneath them.

"I we"

Seeing the three people too frightened to utter a word, Layton frowned deeply.

"Answer me, yes or no!"

“Yes, yes.”

This was the answer Layton least wanted to hear, and his face instantly darkened.

“I order you to return the items immediately, or I will take action according to school rules, strip you of your student status, and report this to the council to reprimand your families.”

"But...the Crusaders."

"Shut up! Whoever violates school rules, I will deal with them impartially."

"Yes, yes, we'll go get the clothes right now."

After the three students finished speaking, they did not leave immediately, but instead looked up cautiously at Moon.

"Alright, I hope to see your sincerity by this time tomorrow, otherwise I will hang you in front of Marshal Antolov's statue at your opening ceremony."

Upon hearing Moon's words, the three students involuntarily shivered.

Teenagers in this age group are very concerned about their image.

If being hung upside down and spewed with strange insects during a highly anticipated ceremony is something they'd rather do than apply to go to the battlefield and face the Empire's wolf riders.

"Hurry up and get your things back! What are you standing here for?!"

Seeing that Moon agreed, Layton shouted again, and the three students tumbled and scrambled out of the swarm of insects and rushed toward the academy gates.

Once the three students were completely out of his sight, Layton waved for Moon to come to his office and sit for a while.

As for the slugs scattered all over the ground, he dared not let Moon clean them up.

Especially after confirming that the incident was indeed caused by a student from the college, he found it even harder to say it.

Jay followed Moon, completely bewildered.

He never imagined things could be handled so simply.

And it was resolved so quickly even after meeting the new dean of the academy.

Jay was particularly struck by Layton's attitude toward Moon, and his mind was completely set free.

Although he still doesn't know his cousin's true identity, he can't help but make comparisons.

[Anyone who can command the respect of a federal lieutenant general can surely rescue my father.]

Layton Gavin's office was simply furnished.

At the very least, it stands in stark contrast to the opulence of Gavin's mansion, which is just a wall away.

"This is flower tea from Snow Eagle Mountain, and it tastes very good."

As soon as he sat down, Layton Gavin personally brewed two cups of tea.

Jay stood up and respectfully accepted it.

Moon simply smiled politely and then began to look around at the decorations.

The difference from the professors' offices at Hogwarts was striking; the decorations here were new, and none of the items on display displayed any magical properties.

Watching Layton's actions, Moon could also tell that the Federation probably had very little magic related to daily life.

After all, even serving tea and water required a wizard with four and a half squares in rank to do it personally.

"High Priest Scarlett, may I ask what brings you to Serene Blue City this time?"

In fact, Layton wanted to ask Moon as soon as he met him.

After all, the Federation and Star Ember Island are no longer subordinate to each other.

Layton was very concerned when a wizard from another country entered his capital.

"I think Lieutenant General Layton already knows that I've come to visit my relatives."

Upon hearing this, Layton's expression turned unnatural.

In fact, after returning from the Vena Islands, Layton inquired about Moon's family and relatives everywhere.

He actually found Neil and Jay on the front lines and at the Federal Military Academy.

Because of his high regard for Moon, Layton transferred Neil away from the front lines to the rear to be in charge of escorting and collecting supplies.

As for Jay, due to the complicated situation in Jinglan City, he did not make any arrangements.

However, less than two months after returning to the front lines, Layton received a transfer order from the High Council, moving him back to the capital from the Snow Eagle Mountain defense line. Concerned about Neil's condition, Layton specifically recalled Neil when he stepped down as commander of the front lines.

At first, everything went as Layton expected, but a month ago, the Federation's situation in the Vena Islands became known to more and more people.

Especially with the influx of goods from Star Ember Island, the news of the Federation's loss of territory spread throughout Jinglan City.

Later, Layton even went to the Top Five to explain his position.

Although there was no punishment, Layton's faction was completely suppressed.

Neil's situation naturally became more difficult.

"High Priest, I truly have no intention of persecuting your family, but the current situation leaves no room for me to do anything."

"Aren't you a federal lieutenant general? How could this happen?"

Seeing Moon's puzzled expression, Layton sighed with a worried look on his face.

"Sigh, it's probably because the five-man group had something to say about my defensive approach at the Snow Eagle Mountain defense line, so they transferred me back to be a teacher, plus the Vena Islands matter."

Layton Gavin stopped talking at this point.

After all, besides the Federation's own lack of strength, the high priest of the tribe in front of us was also one of the driving forces behind the events in the Vena Islands.

It's not good to speak ill of others in front of them.

Of course, the most important thing is that he can't beat this young high priest.

"If it's inconvenient for you, I can just barge into the military camp to rescue them. That shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Moon did not tell Layton that he had come to Jinglan City alone.

Moon believed that after witnessing the battle on the Vena Islands, Layton should be able to see the tribal wizards' ability to launch surprise attacks.

Even though Star Ember Island has fewer wizards than the Federation, each wizard possesses the ability to cast spells in three seconds.

Furthermore, the Federation is currently dealing with a threat from the Menila Empire, which is another area that Moon can utilize.

"Hmm."

Layton didn't say anything.

He was now silently cursing the Crusaders' parents and ancestors.

If it weren't for them, Layton wouldn't have had to face the questioning from the tribal high priest alone.

At least according to Layton's original plan, as long as he takes good care of Neil and Jay, he will definitely be able to get along well with Moon, and maybe even bring this magical magic back to the Federation.

But now it has all been destroyed by the Crusaders.

Increasingly angry, Layton gritted his teeth and voiced his concerns.

“This is not just about storming the camp. Of course, I am not questioning the tribal shaman’s strength, but this could very well cause unnecessary casualties.”

“If you trust me, leave this to me. I swear on the name of the Gavin family that I will find a way to rescue Neil Scarlett.”

Seeing Layton's serious expression, Moon did not agree, even though Jay next to him was excitedly tugging at Moon's clothes.

Moon simply turned to comfort Jay, then looked seriously at Layton.

“Alright, if you can tell me about the Crusaders, I can certainly trust you.”

"Crusaders!"

Layton was filled with doubt and uncertainty. Only now did he realize that Moon had come to Jinglan City with some preparation.

After all, news of the Crusades only circulated among the upper echelons of the Federation.

Even Zhalan, who was just one step away from arriving in Jinglan City, would not know anything about this group of people.

Looking at Jay beside him, Layton finally understood the key point.

Since they were being bullied by the Crusaders, they must have learned about this.

"Actually, this is a very special army in the Federation. They are not subordinate to any military unit and are only responsible to the governor."

"Moreover, they don't need to participate in any battles; they are only responsible for handling some magical accidents."

Moon already knew about this news and listened to Layton's account without expression.

Judging from Moon's attitude, Layton knew that he wouldn't be able to satisfy the high priest without presenting some useful information today.

"Actually, the Crusades were not established for very long. They were established after Marshal Antolov passed away, when the Federation and the Holy Church took over the organization, and then the Crusades came into being."

"Are these people connected to the Holy Church?"

Moon was also surprised to find people from the church in the Federation.

He remembered reading in the Bailey family's library that the Federation had completely expelled the Church's influence after its establishment.

“That’s right. When Marshal Antolov was alive, they didn’t dare to do that, but the previous governor was worried that the spellcaster would appear at his bedside at any time, so he colluded with the Holy Church.”

"Later, they even exchanged secret techniques with the Church's Guardians of the Law, and only then did they create the Crusades."

Layton grew angrier as he spoke. As a spellcaster of the Federation, he had never considered betraying his country.

But the fact that his superior had created an army specifically targeting wizards for no reason had already chilled his heart.

Despite the current strength of spellcasters within the Federation, the existence of the Crusaders serves as a hindrance to them.

The frontline commander who replaced Layton Gavin this time actually has a very good relationship with the Crusaders.

Of course, a spellcaster wouldn't just allow themselves to have a knife to their neck for no reason.

They have their own ways of fighting back, but there's no need to explain that to Moon.

"Okay, I can agree to let you handle it first, but there has to be a time limit, seven days is fine?"

“Okay, I will definitely bring Lieutenant Neil out within seven days.”

After making the appointment with Layton Gavin, Moon left the Federal Military Academy with Jay.

Moon is still unsure of the Crusaders' stance, so he cannot abandon his loved ones.

At this moment, the cousin had not yet recovered from his shock and doubt.

The secrets of the Federal Governor, the Lieutenant General's rant, and the power of the Crusaders.
These are things he would probably never have come into contact with in his entire life, let alone something that involves Marshal Antolov's secrets.

Of course, after learning about these things, Jay's understanding of his cousin's abilities doubled once again.

Seeing Moon walking leisurely ahead, Jay quickly caught up.

"Cousin Moon, can we really get Father out this time?"

"Don't worry, although Layton Gavin has some ulterior motives, he is still a man of his word. Even if he can't do it, I have other ways."

Jay was naturally influenced by the confidence in Moon's words.

"Cousin, could you talk to Dean Gavin and recommend me to be Garona Hammond's Guardian?"

"Garona Hammond? Is that the little girl from Sirin?"

Moon thought of the girl who took the magic test in the same year as him.

At that time, it was this girl who was selected as a spellcaster, while Moon was not.

"Do you still want to stay in the Federation and not come with me?"

Jay immediately became shy.

"Actually, Miss Garona has helped me several times, and I want to repay her."

While Jay and Moon were talking about their fellow countrymen, Layton hurriedly left the military academy.

After speeding all the way to the Spellcaster Academy, Layton barged into the Dean's office without waiting for anyone to announce his arrival.

"Oh no! The High Priest of Starfall Island has come to Serene Blue City!"

(End of this chapter)