Fox Demon: Heaven rewards diligence; I will eventually achieve divine mastery of martial arts.

“No, no, Professor McGonagall, you are now the Head of Gryffindor, and Mr. Potter is your student, so of course you should make the arrangements.”

Dumbledore smiled, a sly smile, like that of an old fox.

Professor McGonagall did not get the answer she wanted here, and knew that Dumbledore did not want to cause trouble for himself.

"Then I'll handle it my way."

"Of course, that's your prerogative, Professor McGonagall, but if you don't mind, I suggest you treat Mr. Potter not as a child, but as an adult."

. . . . . .

"Oh! Potter, the hero of Gryffindor!"

The next day, Harry Potter resumed his daily training. He had just arrived at Hagrid's place to take a medicinal bath when he heard Hagrid's loud voice and exaggerated words.

"Hagrid, if you do that, I'll really feel bad."

Harry Potter was a little embarrassed by the jokes made by close acquaintances.

"Heh heh, you weren't this shy when you 'scolded' Professor Snape yesterday."

"The rumors have become so outrageous that to 'scold' them is going too far."

Harry Potter smiled and said to Hagrid.

"But you did a great job yesterday!"

"Those self-proclaimed noble-blooded brats from Slytherin were already quite unpleasant when I was in school."

"I never expected you to wipe them all out in one fell swoop. This is quite shocking in the entire history of Hogwarts."

Harry Potter took off his clothes, revealing his muscular physique, and walked towards the barrel.

"Actually, it was just a momentary impulse, nothing serious."

Submerging himself completely in the water and feeling his injuries rapidly healing, Harry Potter let out a comfortable groan.

"But speaking of which, how did you manage to kill that giant?"

"These creatures are not easy to deal with; even ordinary magic is not enough to cause them sufficient damage."

What happened yesterday was of particular interest to Hagrid, who was unable to witness it firsthand.

"If you consistently maintain your exercise routine, you can resolve this without magic."

Harry Potter, recalling his own arduous training, remarked to Hagrid with a touch of melancholy.

Compared to magic, Harry Potter truly believed that his own body was the best weapon.

The conditions for using magic are harsh. If the opponent is too fast, or if you don't have a wand, etc., under the influence of many factors, an ordinary wizard is definitely no match for him.

It's no exaggeration to say that if he had gone all out that day, he could have single-handedly taken down everyone in the entire Slytherin school.

'You seem to be getting a bit arrogant lately?'

As Harry Potter was thinking, Lin Yu's voice suddenly rang in his mind.

"Master, you're spying on my privacy again."

Harry Potter casually remarked, enjoying the warmth of the medicinal bath.

I just felt you might need some setbacks.

Lin Yu spoke to Harry Potter with a hint of teasing in his voice.

'Shouldn't campus life be like this?'

'This isn't Azkaban, a place where serious criminals are held.'

"No, what you actually know about the school is just the tip of the iceberg. There are far more dangerous things inside than you think."

Lin Yu smiled, and Harry Potter immediately became interested upon hearing this.

'Master, do you already know something?'

Harry Potter knew that Lin Yu possessed immense power, and it seemed that nothing could be hidden from him.

'For example, the woods behind Hagrid's house, or the Slytherin basement, and the fourth floor.'

Lin Yu casually mentioned a few locations.

"Master, please tell me quickly, what's in these locations?"

Harry Potter's curiosity was piqued, and he spoke somewhat impatiently.

'Let's talk about that after you break through to the next level; you need to reach at least the Ironclad Curse level.'

'ah?!'

"Of course, the goal I've set for you is an enhanced version of the Ironclad Spell, the one with the incantation for super-strong armor protection."

'Are you kidding me, Master?'

Harry Potter stammered, "This request is really too much."

He had heard of the Ironclad Charm; for Aurors working at the Ministry of Magic, knowing this charm was practically standard practice.

This spell can deflect spells launched by other players.

It can be said to be indispensable in battles and clashes between wizards.

In terms of pure defense, the Ironclad Charm is perfectly capable of blocking bullets.

In other words, Lin Yu wanted him to cultivate his physical body to the point where it could withstand bullets.

Harry Potter gasped; this was no easy feat.

Do you think I'm joking?

Lin Yu said calmly, "So get ready, your good days are coming to an end today."

Harry Potter let out a wail in his heart, and when he got out of the barrel, he looked completely exhausted and dejected.

After his bath, Harry Potter returned to the castle, dejected.

I had just gotten back when Ron told me...

"Harry, Professor McGonagall is looking for you."

"Professor McGonagall?"

Harry Potter thought about it and guessed it was because of what happened yesterday.

"I know, I'll be there right away."

When he arrived at Professor McGonagall's office, the other person was sitting behind her desk. When she saw him, Professor McGonagall reached out and adjusted the glasses on her nose.

“Please sit down, Mr. Potter.”

"Did Professor McGonagall call me here because of what happened yesterday?"

"It seems Mr. Potter was already prepared."

"Of course, after all, there was quite a commotion yesterday."

"I just don't know if Professor McGonagall is going to reward me or punish me."

Neither.

Professor McGonagall looked at Harry Potter and shook her head.

"From both a moral and logical standpoint, what you did yesterday was entirely justified."

"But the method was a bit extreme."

"Therefore, I am not going to punish you nor reward you."

"However, your approach is not strictly advisable, so I compromised."

"Mr. Potter, I hope you can win the Academy Cup this time. Otherwise, I will have to fail you in the Transfiguration subject."

"College Cup? Failing a course?"

Harry Potter was a little confused.

"Professor McGonagall, didn't you say there would be no punishment?"

"Indeed, there was no punishment, because I did not deduct any points from Gryffindor."

Professor McGonagall calmly said, "As for the College Cup, that's just my expectation of you. As for failing, you can consider that a professor's little right."

"Professor, isn't what you're doing an abuse of power?"

"I am the Head of Gryffindor, so I do have this much power."

Harry Potter was somewhat helpless. Strictly speaking, this was not a punishment, but an expectation and a responsibility. However, he had absolutely no interest in the House Cup or anything like that.

After thinking for a moment, Harry Potter tentatively asked, "Professor, isn't there any other option?"

"After all, it's the Academy Cup, which involves the entire academy; it's not something I can handle alone."

“I think you are fully capable of this task. After all, your reputation in Gryffindor is now stronger than that of the prefects. This is a responsibility you should take on.”

Harry Potter was somewhat exasperated; this was truly a difficult task for him.

"Professor, if I win the Academy Cup, may I make a small request?"

"For example?"