Two Worlds: I studied abroad at Hogwarts

Chapter 377 You Made Me Do It

The Black Tower, the headquarters of the Federal Crusade, is off-limits to anyone outside the organization, especially wizards.

So even when Layton came to demand an explanation, he was simply seated in the adjacent meeting room.

This hot-tempered lieutenant general roared at the Crusader's second-in-command for a full hour, smashing thirteen teacups before reluctantly leaving.

Only after seeing Layton out the door did the Crusader lieutenant hurriedly enter the Black Tower.

"Commander, Layton has left, but he gave us a deadline to release him."

"Well, I see."

Robin, sitting in the upper seat, responded indifferently.

He was flipping through documents he had borrowed from the Federal Navy.

This document records information about the Star Ember Island tribe and the great battle that took place some time ago.

"Also, the people we sent out to cause trouble were dispersed by the security team."

The people the deputy commander was referring to were those who had gathered to protest at Pierre's residence.

"The security force? Is this an order from the governor?"

Seeing that Robin had turned her gaze over, the vice commander quickly stepped forward to explain.

"It shouldn't be. According to our investigation, the leader has a deep connection with the Gavin family and is probably a soldier from Layton's faction."

"I never expected that Layton would actually use his undercover agents for a mere teenager."

Robin chuckled and then threw the dossier in his hand onto the table.

“Send someone to inform the governor that it is time to purge the city’s security forces.”

"Yes!"

The deputy commander gave a wink to the soldiers not far away, and three of them respectfully withdrew from the Black Tower.

"But Commander, are we really going to let that young high priest go so easily?"

In fact, ever since Moon easily escaped the Crusaders' eyes and ears yesterday.

Robin had been trying to find out Moon's strength.

Because of the war that broke out with the Empire some time ago, the Crusaders did not send a large number of people to the Vena Islands.

The specific battle situations against the faithless were all based on the records of the navy.

However, this battle was nothing to brag about for the Federation.

Therefore, most of the battles were glossed over, which prevented Robin from ever figuring out the true strength of the tribe's high priest.

“No rush. Archbishop Mead Lawrence has already landed. I will decide how to deal with this young man after I have met with him in person.”

"The archbishop's fleet is so fast! Now we don't have to worry about the spellcasters' evil magic."

Seeing the joyful expression on the vice commander's face, Robin glared at him expressionlessly.

“I have warned you more than once not to have this kind of pity mentality. Although I do not agree with Antolov as a person, some of the things he said are quite accurate.”

As Robin spoke, he stood up from his chair, turned around, and gazed at the pristine white statue.

“The strength of outsiders can never be relied upon. If we must use their power, we must ensure that we have the ability to say no at any time.”

This quote was spoken by Marshal Antolov when he expelled the church's influence, and it is considered a classic by many.

However, when Robin said those words, they lost their solemnity.

As he finished speaking, Robin walked to the prayer mat under the statue.

A thud.

After kneeling on top of it, he respectfully recited a blessing.

"May the glory of the Holy Lord descend upon this world and shine upon us, his broken subjects."

Seeing Robin's serious expression, the deputy commander respectfully stepped back.

He knew that at this time in the past, his commander-in-chief was thinking about countermeasures and was most afraid of being disturbed.

And he didn't know why, but every time this happened, he felt as if the statue had come to life.

That very evening, more than half the people of Jinglan City learned of the arrival of the High Priest of the Star Ember Island tribe.

In particular, high-ranking officials and wealthy merchants in the inner city receive information faster than ordinary people.

The main gate of Layton Gavin's mansion.

Ignoring the servants' attempts to stop her, Ollie Gavin jumped off the carriage and hurriedly ran into the mansion.

He only stopped abruptly when he ran into his father's study in the central hall.

dong dong dong~
After glancing at her father, who was working at his desk, Ollie Gavin cautiously walked in.

"Why didn't you chat with those freshmen more? What are you doing back so early?"

The Gavin family can be considered the highest-ranking wizarding family in the Federation.

Because of Layton's connections, the family's children often try to recruit outstanding talents after entering school.

Although it's not time for school to start yet, Ollie has also received a similar task.

“Father, you know that this year, due to the Menila Empire’s sneak attack, the number of students is only half of what it used to be, and most of them are wizards from the main city. I’ve already met these people.”

As Ollie Gavin spoke, she carefully moved closer to the desk.

"Father, are the rumors circulating outside true?"

"what news?"

"That despicable foreign high priest has arrived in Jinglan City."

Looking at his daughter's puffed-up cheeks, Charles Gavin affectionately pinched them.

"What, are you still holding a grudge against them?"

"How could I not hold a grudge? Besides, what right did he have to kick me out of Starfall Island! The professors at the academy said today that I have excellent magical talent."

Ollie Gavin had almost forgotten the injustice she suffered on Star Ember Island.

But after hearing about Moon's news today, the flame hidden in my heart still burned uncontrollably.

As a princess who was pampered and adored since childhood, Ollie Gavin couldn't help but want revenge when she recalled her experience of being banished from Star Ember Island.

"Don't do anything reckless. Your grandfather has already mobilized a large force to provide strict protection for that person. We can't afford any mistakes."

"Why should I protect him?"

As soon as Ollie Gavin finished speaking, she noticed her father's stern gaze.

She stuck out her tongue as if she had made a mistake, and then asked cautiously.

"Father, is the high priest going to attend tomorrow's opening ceremony?"

"That's right, his name has been added to the banquet guest list, and he's third on it."

Based on the opening ceremony of the Spellcaster Academy in previous years, the first three people on the banquet list are the Supreme Governor, the Speaker of the Supreme Council, and a representative of the military.

Unexpectedly, Moon was directly included in the list.

Ollie Gavin wanted to question her, but remembering that the banquet menu must have been related to her grandfather, she reluctantly shut her mouth.

"Well, this outsider is really getting off easy."

Seeing his daughter's defiant expression, Charles Gavin gently ruffled Ollie's hair.

"Everyone will be watching tomorrow, so you can't do anything reckless."

"Don't worry, Father, I know what's important."

Struggling to free her head from the hand on her head, Ollie Gavin gave a sly smile and quickly left the study.

The guards outside Pierre's mansion remained.

Even though the crowds had long since dispersed, they remained motionless, guarding the manor behind them.

Moon didn't care whether they were guarding him or trying to monitor him.

Anyway, that night, he slipped out again using the invisibility cloak and met with Neil and the others.

Only after confirming that the Crusaders were not making any moves did Moon return to his residence to rest.

Early the next morning.

While Moon was having breakfast, the spellcaster academy's carriage was already waiting at the door.

“Mr. Scarlett, I am very sorry about what happened yesterday, but we have found out that the people who surrounded you were acting on the orders of the Crusaders. Our general has no ill intentions towards you.”

The speaker was a young general who had come with the carriage.

He must have received prior instructions, as he spoke to Moon with great respect. Moon could also tell that the other man was a wizard, and likely held a high military rank.

At the very least, Pierre would have to bow respectfully when he met the other party.

"Okay, I know."

Moon spoke indifferently; to be honest, he hadn't really taken these things to heart.

Anyway, he doesn't need the approval of the Federation.

"Thank you very much for your understanding. Also, here is the arrangement for today's ceremony. Please take a look."

The middle-aged general handed over a paper folder as he spoke.

Moon glanced at it briefly and then closed it.

"I have no problems. Can we leave now?"

"Of course, the carriage has been prepared for you."

Watching the middle-aged general lead Mu En into the carriage and slowly drive away.

Pierre immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"We've finally gotten rid of this big shot."

"Sir, didn't you want to recruit him?"

Pierre's guardian spoke cautiously.

"Recruit? Are you kidding me!"

Ignoring the opinions of the others in the mansion, Pierre immediately ordered the gates locked.

Even though he knew it was the spellcaster's opening ceremony today, he had already made up his mind not to get involved in this mess.

The spellcaster's academy is decorated even more magnificently than it was two days ago.

The entire exterior wall was covered with transplanted violets, representing the Federation.

From a distance, you can still see a red carpet more than a meter wide laid out at the entrance of the college.

As the carriage came to a stop, Moon, dressed in a black wizard's robe, slowly stepped down.

“Mr. Scarlett, it is a great pleasure to have you at the Spellcaster Academy. On behalf of the faculty and staff, I extend my welcome.”

As soon as Mu En got out of the car, an elderly man with gray hair, holding a wooden cane and wearing a white cloak immediately came up to him.

“This is our college’s Vice Dean Glenn.”

The middle-aged general said something in a low voice, and Moon smiled and nodded at him.

During this time, Moon also gathered a lot of information from within the Federation.

Vice Dean Glenn was the wizard who defected from the Menila Empire to the Federation.

Putting aside the old man's past experiences, just by looking at the length of the wizard's bar, Moon could tell that the other party's strength was even greater than Layton's.

Four and a half squares, even catching up with the three great witches of Star Ember Island.

It seems that the strength of the Federation's wizards should not be underestimated.

"You're welcome. I'm just here to make up the numbers."

Moon was very clear about his purpose; he was only here to observe the spellcasters' magic.

“You can’t say that. Lieutenant General Layton has already explained to me that you possess unique magical abilities, and even the dark wizards on the Vena Islands are no match for you.”

"That was merely a compliment from Lord Layton Gavin."

The two exchanged pleasantries and entered the reception room of the spellcaster's academy.

From the conversation, Moon could clearly sense that the vice-dean was trying to extract his magical secrets.

However, each time he was rejected by Moon's impeccable way of speaking.

After discovering that Moon was far more than an ordinary teenager who was easily fooled, Vice Dean Glenn reluctantly took his leave.

There was probably only one outsider present at the ceremony, Moon, and the large reception room was empty after Glenn left.

Only a waiter would come up to refill Moon's tea.

"Please use it slowly."

After the waiter left and the door was closed, Moon was about to close his eyes and take a nap.

But Beng Beng jumped out of the pocket.

"Chirp!" (Someone's outside!)

Just after Beng Beng finished giving his reminder, the scene in the meeting room suddenly changed dramatically.

The wooden door suddenly cracked, and the gray rocks grew upwards at a visible speed, crushing the indoor potted plants into pieces.

The tables and chairs around Moon gradually became covered with moss, and the ceramic teacups were entangled and twisted by vines.

"Interesting, there's a magic circle right here!"

Moon quickly stood up from his chair, drew his wand, and stood ready.

"High Priest, I've heard that your most powerful magic is magic circles. What do you think of the magic circles in our Federation now?"

A crisp sound rang out from not far away.

Due to the changes in the surrounding environment, Moon was unable to pinpoint the other party's location immediately.

However, judging from the tone of her voice alone, Moon could tell that the little girl was not very old.

"Who told you I'm good at magic circles?"

Moon stood still and roared.

The entire reception room was covered in mud, and stone pillars kept growing from the walls, squeezing out the little space Moon had left.

"Huh? Isn't it?"

Ollie Gavin arrived at the college early in the morning.

Using Layton's reputation, she quickly found three of the academy's most skilled students in magic circles.

They were just waiting for Moon to arrive so they could give him a hard time.

"Of course not, but your magic circle seems to have significant flaws."

"Stop talking big! If you're so capable, then break the formation!"

Ollie Gavin initially thought she had misunderstood Moon.

Upon hearing Moon's voice, she immediately urged the three students beside her to intensify their spellcasting.

"Don't worry, Miss Gavin, our [Zor Prison Array] has never been broken in the academy."

"That's right, what foreign high priest? This time, he'll be thoroughly humiliated."

Hearing the sounds from not far away, Moon shook his head and smiled.

It seems that the other party really is that little witch he rejected back then.

"Since you are so confident, then I shall break the formation."

While the group was talking, the entire office had been completely transformed.

It must be said that the Federation's magic is also quite unique.

Looking around, all you see are stone pillars, gravel, vines, and moss.

Moon gently placed his wand on the stone pillar in front of him and uttered a spell.

[Original shape appears]

As the magical energy spread out, the continuously mutating reception room seemed to be paused.

Click~
Click~
As Moon's wand left, the distorted scene shattered completely.

The vines began to grow in the opposite direction, and the moss quickly retreated.

As for the tall stone pillars, they crumbled and turned directly into gravel, then disappeared.

"What's going on? My magic rune nameplate."

Click~
Then came the sound of three more metal objects cracking.

"You actually destroyed the nameplate we painstakingly made!"

He saw four students, their faces contorted with anger, as he pushed open the door and entered.

Without saying a word, Moon threw out four Petrification Spells.

(End of this chapter)