Two Worlds: I studied abroad at Hogwarts

Chapter 376 Riots in the Federal Capital
Spellcasters enjoy many privileges in the Federation.

This is not only determined by their strength, but more importantly, by the fact that this weak country needs them.

For example, Pierre invited Moon to the City of Serene Blue.

Logically speaking, his age fully meets the federal recruitment requirements.

But just because he is a spellcaster, he is exempt from military service, even though he has an advantage on the battlefield over a thirteen-year-old child.

Under this preferential treatment system, Pierre was immediately granted the rank of captain in the federal army after graduation.

Even though he had never touched a gun or seen a real battlefield.

The federal government can be said to be very lenient towards them.

After submitting his application to stay on as a teacher, Pierre was retained at the Spellcaster Academy as a trainee professor.

Of course, in order to silence some people, the spellcasters who stayed behind also needed to complete certain tasks.

For example, the last trip to Xilin Gol to recruit new graduating students was a responsibility that spellcasters had to fulfill every year.

What Pierre didn't expect was that a boy he brought back would attract the attention of a federal lieutenant general.

"Lord Layton Gavin, are you looking for someone?"

When the butler hurriedly led Pierre into the living room early in the morning.

The spellcaster was unaware of the gravity of the situation.

"That's right, the High Priest of Starfall Island should be here with you, shouldn't he?"

"High Priest of Starfall Island!"

Pierre was completely stunned, and the sleepiness on his face vanished completely.

He had heard of Star Ember Island, and the manor had purchased a lot of new types of paper and books.

But he had never heard of the High Priest of Starfall Island.

"He was probably a handsome young man who reached my forehead, with black hair and green eyes."

Seeing Pierre's bewildered expression, Layton Gavin stood up from his chair and explained.

"It's him! Mu. Mun Scarlitt?"

"Yes! It's him."

One minute later, Moon received the notification.

When a boy with a strange creature perched on his shoulder appeared.

Layton Gavin jumped up from his chair.

"High Priest Scarlett, how did you sleep last night?"

"Very good. So, has everything been taken care of?"

Pierre had long forgotten that he was the owner of the manor.

Pierre stared wide-eyed in disbelief, especially when he saw that even his boss had to stand up to greet the young man.

He then immediately recalled whether he had offended Moon in any way recently.

Pierre's legs trembled uncontrollably at the thought of having the boy carry the Night Owl Guard's corpse on the way back.

Upon hearing that Moon hadn't even used honorifics when addressing Lieutenant General Layton, Pierre's forehead instantly broke out in a fine sweat.

"The matter is still under discussion, and I hope you can give me more time."

After seeing Moon sit down, Layton then took the seat next to him.

"Also, I checked your entry records and the academy's registration form before I learned that you were staying here. I hope you won't mind."

Pierre's legs went limp as he listened to Layton Gavin's tone.

If the butler hadn't helped him up, the spellcaster might have collapsed in his own living room.

"That's it!"

thump~
thump~
thump~
As Moon spoke, his right hand rested on the table beside him.

His index finger tapped the table lightly, making a crisp sound that made everyone around him subconsciously quiet down.

In fact, after encountering the Crusaders secretly following him in the bustling northern part of the city yesterday afternoon, Moon knew that things couldn't end so simply.

Layton's statement now confirms Moon's conjecture.

To be honest, a night owl leather jacket wasn't something Moon valued that much.

After all, he had already captured three Night Owl Guards on Star Ember Island, so he had plenty of clothes.

"We can put the issue of the clothes aside for now, but what about the hostages we're holding?"

Although Moon's voice was somewhat immature, it was very authoritative in this setting.

"This is still under discussion, but I can assure you that Lieutenant Neil and the others will not face any life-threatening danger in Jinglan City."

To be honest, although he knew Layton was a high-ranking official in the Federation, Moon never really placed his hopes on him.

Last night he handed the defensive magic array to Neil and instructed him to make sure that every veteran wore it.

With the protection of this magic array, it can at least withstand regular magical attacks, and even musket attacks.

However, Layton's failure to accomplish his goal has given Moon a deeper understanding of the Commonwealth Crusaders.

"Alright, I can give you some more time, but my patience has its limits, and you should know that they absolutely cannot stop me."

Pierre had never seen anyone dare to speak to a federal lieutenant general in such a tone within the territory of the Union.

He instinctively glanced at Layton, who was sitting next to him.

The lieutenant general's expression shifted between light and dark for a long time without uttering a single word.

That's it, everyone knows Layton Gavin is a notorious war maniac.

How dare this hotheaded high priest say such a thing!

Will this affect me? How am I supposed to explain this later?

Pierre had even planned to sell the estate and then go to Gavin's mansion to apologize.

bang~
Layton slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly, completely interrupting Pierre's thoughts.

"High Priest Scarlett, rest assured, I will definitely give you an explanation and make sure they release the person safely."

Pierre was about to step forward and help Layton criticize Moon.

But upon hearing the implication in Layton's words, he abruptly stopped in his tracks and looked blankly at his superior.

"Captain Pierre!"

"Uh~"

Layton frowned.

"Here!" Pierre quickly saluted with his legs together.

"I command you to take good care of High Priest Scarlet's daily life during this period. If you dare to fail to provide adequate hospitality, you will be fined three years' salary!"

Pierre: (οд)??
"Hmm~"

"Yes!"

Moon watched Layton's performance quietly.

He is no longer the naive boy he was a year ago.

After experiencing so much, even in terms of strategy, he is far inferior to these so-called politicians.

But Moon is also able to sense whether other people's feelings are genuine.

Right now, it's obvious that Layton Gavin is stalling for time, or that he has something else on his mind.

Of course, Moon didn't expose him.

After all, he was now very curious about how the Federation's Crusaders had mastered magic.

Figuring out this matter would have a profound impact on him, and even on both magical worlds.

After Layton's words, Pierre reluctantly accepted the responsibility of taking care of Moon.

Seeing that the trouble had been taken care of, Layton immediately turned around and took the invitation handed to him by the servant.

"High Priest Scarlett, on behalf of the Federal Academy of Spellcasters, I cordially invite you to the opening ceremony the day after tomorrow."

Looking at the gold-embossed invitation that Layton presented with both hands, Moon thought for a moment, and then solemnly accepted it.

"The day after tomorrow? That's perfect, I'd like to see what the new students in the Federation are like too."

Layton was worried that Moon wouldn't agree, since he hadn't fulfilled his promise from yesterday.

He only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Moon accept the invitation.

"Don't worry, although this batch of new students is not as large as usual, they are the future of the Federation. I hope you can give them some guidance when they arrive."

Moon had known all along that Layton coveted his magic.

However, Moon is not worried that these people will be able to learn it.

After all, these are two completely different magic systems; how could one possibly learn them with just a glance? "There's no need for guidance; I do hope that Lord Layton Gavin can fulfill his promise as soon as possible."

"Don't worry, I will communicate with them as soon as possible."

With the invitations sent out, Layton has completed part of his task for the day.

After exchanging pleasantries with Moon for a while, he hurriedly took his leave.

Watching Layton leave with his guards, the people of Pierre's mansion were at a loss as to how to face this mysterious high priest.

"Brother Mu En, is your official position very high?"

It was Bertie Jr. of the Merrick family who broke the silence first.

"That's for sure. Didn't you see the two gold stars on that general's shoulder?"

Little Eddie tugged at his sister.

After registering at the Spellcaster Academy yesterday, he has already discussed the Federation's military ranks with some of his classmates.

This is also a field that many young boys yearn for.

"A lieutenant general, isn't that higher than the governor of Xilin Town?"

Little Bessie clearly hasn't grasped the meaning of "lieutenant general."

"Of course, he's even more powerful than the big shots in Liuyun City."

Eddie's statement was inaccurate, but no one around him refuted it.

Although the people around were all servants from the mansion, they were also old people from Jinglan City.

They were well aware that the visitor's rank was not just that of a lieutenant general.

The vice-principal of the Spellcaster Academy, the dean of the Military Academy, the number two spellcaster, and the future controller of the Federal Army.

These are all far more powerful than the so-called lord of Liuyun City.

"High Priestess Sscalith, would you like some breakfast?"

Only after the two children had tested the waters did Pierre cautiously inquire with Moon.

“Mr. Pierre, just treat me the same way as always.”

Seeing the manor owner's tense expression, Mu En smiled warmly and tried to comfort him.

"Ah, okay, then it'll be the same as yesterday morning."

Pierre hurriedly ordered his servants to prepare breakfast.

He himself stood respectfully beside Moon, awaiting further instructions.

"Sigh~, once breakfast is ready, please bring it to my room."

Seeing Pierre's tense expression, Moon knew that they could never go back to the way things were.

He then gave an order and prepared to leave.

However, at that moment, another servant hurriedly came in carrying a package.

“Lord Pierre, a man claiming to be a Crusader has asked me to deliver this package to High Priest Scarlett.”

"The Crusaders! Where are they?"

"After putting down the package, the person left immediately."

Pierre never expected that so many important figures would visit his mansion in just one morning.

Especially the Crusaders.

This force doesn't have much of a reputation among ordinary people in the Federation.

But any spellcaster knows that they are a sharp blade hanging over their heads.

Pierre swallowed hard, looked at Moon, and then quickly took the package from the servant.

"A piece of clothing?"

Moon walked over after opening the package.

The clothes were the same owl leather jacket that Jay had been given last year.

But why did the Crusaders want to return it?

Didn't Layton say that the talks didn't go through?

Did that person leave any message?

"They only said that the clothes were to be given to the High Priest, and that the Crusaders welcomed the High Priest to Serene Blue City."

This is tantamount to issuing a challenge!
Moon laughed as he picked up the clothes and went back to his room, leaving Pierre alone in the living room, bewildered.

Moon did not leave Pierre's residence that day.

However, in the afternoon, news spread throughout Jinglan City that the high priest of the Star Ember Island tribe had arrived.

Meanwhile, news of the Federal Navy losing two main islands in the Vina Islands also spread quickly.

After learning that the wizards of the Star Ember Island tribe had invaded these territories, many residents of Jinglan City flocked to the vicinity of Pierre Manor.

"Hand over the invaders!"

"Barbarians, get out of Jinglan City!"

"Our territory must be returned, not a single one of the Federation's territories should be lost."

Many merchants who originally wanted to order new paper books from Star Ember Island abandoned their plans to visit Moon after seeing the young people's reaction.

"What's all the fuss about? Wouldn't it be better if everyone made money together?"

"Come on, what's wrong with young people making a fuss? If the higher-ups don't give any instructions, who would dare to openly buy and sell those goods?"

Many curious onlookers gathered around the manor, eager to witness this rare spectacle.

Most of these people are elderly, and many of them are business owners in the surrounding area.

"That's right, these students were obviously tricked into coming here, they don't even understand what's going on."

"How can you not understand? Are they wrong?"

“Things are certainly not that simple. In any case, as far as I know, Lord Layton Gavin just met with this foreign high priest this morning.”

"Lieutenant General Layton! Wasn't he always at Snow Eagle Mountain? How did he get involved with the barbarian high priest of the Vena Islands?"

Watch these two middle-aged men discuss the Venetian Islands.

A dark-skinned merchant also joined in.

"I don't know the details, but all I know is that the people on the Vena Islands are now grateful to the tribal shamans. As for the Federation Navy, well..."

"What do you mean? Do you mean they voluntarily separated from us?"

"Independence? You should ask if the Federation ever ruled that region."

"Of course there is! That's the largest territory in the Federation."

The merchant glanced at the fair-skinned middle-aged man with surprise.

"Sir, you must have never left Jinglan City, right?"

"That's right, but I've read quite a few books!"

"No wonder!"

As more and more people surrounded the mansion, all of them looking indignant.

Pierre rushed to Moon's room in a great hurry.

"High Priest, what should we do about this situation outside?"

Moon had actually heard the shouts outside long ago, but he didn't pay any attention to them.

“Send someone to tell Layton Gavin that if he doesn’t take action, then I’ll have to.”

"Ah, everything's alright!"

Just as Pierre sent out his servants, Layton had already sent a hundred-man squad ahead of time.

However, the situation did not improve; instead, it escalated.

Layton, who was still preparing for the opening ceremony, was also in a state of chaos.

Since being transferred back to Jinglan City, his military power has also been taken back.

The soldiers sent to protect Pierre's mansion were still the academy's exclusive guards.

"What on earth is that Robin up to? If this high priest really gets angry, Jinglan City won't be able to withstand his wrath!"

Layton felt a chill run down his spine at the thought of dealing with the unbelievers on the Vena Islands.

"General, what do we do now?"

"What should we do? Of course, we should ask Robin for clarification!"

(End of this chapter)