Hogwarts: This holy light is righteously evil.

This is a unique notification sound in the store, indicating that the number of customers has reached the expected level, and the daily new card unveiling ceremony is about to officially begin.

The moment the bell rang, the once noisy and bustling shop fell silent.

All the young wizards who had been waiting stopped their chatter and turned their attention to the counter, eagerly anticipating the announcement of the new cards.

"Harry, let's pause our conversation for a bit."

Puni whispered a word of advice, then turned and walked to the edge of the stands, preparing to observe the staff's hosting routine for the day.

Harry was unaware of the store's operating model or the significance of the public announcement ceremony. He simply followed the crowd to the edge of the stands, leaned down to look at the throng below, and curiously observed the commotion.

The store manager who presided over the announcement ceremony today is a veteran employee who was promoted just last month.

The store manager who previously held the position has been transferred to the French region, where he is now fully responsible for the operation of the overseas branch. He has also settled down in the local area and resolved his marriage issues. Even Puni secretly admires his efficient work pace.

Although the newly appointed store manager had just been promoted, he had already served in the store for many years. He was experienced, handled matters steadily, and had always been trusted by Puni. He was completely at ease hosting such public events.

The shopkeeper stood in the center of the counter, smiling as he looked at the many young wizards below. He spoke loudly, "First of all, thank you all for being here on time today to participate in the unveiling of the new card. In order not to waste your time, I have decided to skip the complicated procedures and reveal the new card immediately!"

"Today we are revealing a brand new card, a golden legendary card for a front-line class! It's a noble five-cost card! This is also the first golden legendary card to be revealed since the Magic Empire expansion update."

The Magic Empires expansion, which has been updated this time, adds a large number of new spell cards, significantly increasing the strength of spell-based decks.

Frontline warriors or tanks naturally can't be too shabby either.

Harry stared at the bustling scene before him, feeling utterly bewildered.

He could roughly tell that this was a special magic card game, but he couldn't figure out the specific rules and gameplay logic based on just one physical card.

The timeline is set in 1991. The Muggle world does not yet have a mature card game entertainment system, and Harry, who has never been exposed to this type of gameplay, naturally cannot instantly understand its fun and mechanics.

Puni, standing on the third-floor stands, saw through his confusion but didn't immediately explain the details. He simply told Harry that all the rules would be explained after the in-store promotional event, and that he just needed to wait patiently.

Prior to this, all Golden Dragon Magic Toy stores in various countries had only used a single dynamic poster to promote the gameplay.

The posters feature a unified design, with a magnificent wizard's tower standing in the center. At the top of the tower stands a dark silhouette of a figure, without revealing any facial features or body details.

For a long time, only this one concept poster has been shown to the public, without any text description or gameplay instructions, thus maintaining a strong sense of mystery.

The blurry visuals constantly piqued the curiosity of all the young wizards, and the suspense built up day after day kept everyone on the edge of their seats, fueling speculation about the new gameplay.

After the golden legendary card was revealed today, everyone present was pleasantly surprised, and many felt that the trip was complete and were preparing to leave.

"Harry, today's promotional activities are all over."

Puni tapped the table in front of him lightly and asked, "Would you like to learn more about the specific gameplay of this game now?"

Harry nodded emphatically immediately.

The lively discussion among his peers downstairs and the captivating storyline on the magic canvas had already deeply captivated him.

He watched the entire public announcement event with rapt attention, filled with curiosity.

Although the Dursleys' house had Muggle game consoles, they were all Dali's personal items.

Harry never had the chance to touch or play with anything growing up.

Children are naturally drawn to fun games, and he was no exception; a desire to try them had already been ignited in his heart.

Seeing this, Puni immediately took out a complete Golden Dragon War Chessboard set and handed it to Harry.

He specifically explained that this chessboard was only available for Harry to try out for free today; if he wanted to continue playing the next day, he would need to go downstairs and buy it himself.

With the wizarding legacy Harry has now inherited, the price of a mere chessboard is no burden for him; he can easily afford it.

A hint of secret anticipation lingered in Puni's eyes; he genuinely hoped that Harry would fall in love with this card battle gameplay.

He secretly planned that once Harry was familiar with the rules, he could easily crush this novice under the guise of a friendly match and enjoy a relaxing battle!

"Golden Dragon Battle is a simple, easy-to-learn, and very fun board game. You just need to collect synergies and continuously strengthen your cards to defeat your opponents. Oh, and don't forget to choose your Hextech enhancements!"

Harry was instantly hooked.

Fun!

Love to play!

I want to play!

......

The following morning, Cho Chang accompanied her parents to visit the Lestrange Estate.

The heavy, ancient wrought iron gate slowly opened inwards, revealing the unique scenery of the manor to everyone.

The overall architecture continues the classical structure of a traditional British castle, while the courtyard layout incorporates a delicate and elegant oriental landscaping style. The two completely different aesthetics blend perfectly, leaving the family of three who visited for the first time amazed and unable to recover for a long time.

What surprised them most was not the exquisite appearance of the manor, but the overwhelming warmth of their hospitality.

The house-elf Morty was waiting at the door early in the morning. He was dressed particularly formally today, having shed his usual simple robes and aprons and put on clean and tidy special clothes, with the Lestrange family's exclusive crest embroidered on the corners of his clothes.

Its slender, pointed ears trembled slightly; even Puni was seeing it in such a formal state for the first time.

"Distinguished guests, welcome to Lestrange Manor!" Morty bowed deeply, his forehead almost touching the ground, his posture respectful and sincere. "Morty has prepared top-quality tea and exquisite pastries in advance. Hearing of Miss Qiu's arrival, I specially prepared jasmine tea and osmanthus sweet cake, hoping they will suit your tastes!"

It busied itself with meticulous care, attending to every detail with thoughtful and considerate hospitality.

Unlike ordinary house-elves who are mechanically obedient and bound by magical contracts, Morty's smile at this moment was genuine, vibrant, and warm, instantly soothing everyone's initial sense of alienation upon first seeing the noble pure-blood manor.

Cho Chang's parents were already quite reserved, so visiting a long-established magical family inevitably made them a bit cautious.

But under the pure and warm hospitality of Murthy and the relaxed and comfortable atmosphere of the manor, the two gradually let down their guard and became more and more relaxed.

noon.

The lunch atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant. The dishes prepared by Moti were a fusion of Eastern and Western culinary characteristics, with unique taste and excellent flavor, which won unanimous praise from the family of three.

"Would you like to take a stroll in the backyard of the manor? There's a wide-open meadow there, and the environment is very peaceful," Puni asked.

Qiu Zhang readily agreed.

The two got up together and left the restaurant, walked through the winding, quiet corridor, and exited the building through the archway at the back of the main building.

The warm afternoon sun gently shone down, covering the entire courtyard.

The grassland in front of us is vast and flat, with the grass and trees neatly trimmed. It is lush and vibrant, and the green space stretches all the way to the edge of the surrounding woodland.

The fresh air, carrying the natural scents of grass and earth, rushes towards you, making you feel relaxed and refreshed.

Just then, a light and steady sound of horses' hooves came from afar, the rhythm crisp and powerful.

Two agile figures galloped from the other end of the grassland. The two horses had glossy and smooth coats and ran with an elegant and powerful gait. In the blink of an eye, they arrived in front of the two people.

The horse lowered its head obediently and nuzzled Puni's outstretched hand affectionately, making soft, sweet noises from its nose, full of affection.

“They are called Fatty and Feifei.” Puni gently stroked the two horses’ foreheads and introduced them with a smile, “Their names were given by Mo Tu, and this pasture is their usual area.”

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The agile and gentle steed instantly caught Qiu Zhang's eye.

She tentatively reached out her hand, and the chubby, maroon body immediately came closer obediently, letting her gently stroke its smooth, firm neck, its posture exceptionally docile.

"They're so cute!" Qiu Zhang said with a smile, her eyes full of surprise.

"They used to be the main carriages of the manor, responsible for transportation all year round."

Puni explained with a helpless smile, "It's just that after my butler became obsessed with Muggle cars, the carriage was left idle, and these two horses haven't been working properly for more than half a year, staying in the pasture to rest. Now that they see someone visiting and can keep them company, they are naturally excited."

As if understanding its master's words, Fatty gently rubbed its head against Puni's palm, its dark eyes drooping slightly, revealing a hint of lazy resentment. Fatty, on the other hand, became more proactive, constantly moving closer to Qiu Zhang's side, yearning for more caresses and attention.

Looking at the two horses that had become "unemployed and on leave" due to the introduction of new Muggle transportation to the Magic Manor, Cho Chang couldn't help but chuckle. The vibrant pastures, the gentle and agile horses, and the relaxed atmosphere before her shattered her preconceived notions about ancient pure-blood family manors.

There are no rigid rules or serious atmosphere here; instead, it's full of life and warmth.

"It's clear they've been restless for a while now."

Puni combed his thick, smooth mane and suggested with a smile, "Why don't we get on our horses and ride around the grassland?"

"Really? Is it possible?" Qiu Zhang's eyes were full of anticipation.

As if they understood, the two horses immediately pricked up their ears, became even more spirited, and eagerly awaited the two men to mount.

“They would be more than happy to do so than to spend their days idly on the pasture.”

The two rode slowly ahead, allowing Qiu Zhang to gradually adapt to the rhythm of riding a horse, and strolled leisurely along the grassland.

After getting acquainted, the two then wandered to the Pokémon settlement deep within the manor, where they received a warm welcome from all the house-elves.

As evening fell, the Qiu Zhang family bid farewell and returned home.

After the Cho Chang family left, the once bustling Lestrange estate returned to tranquility.

Without a moment's delay, Puni returned straight to his study and spread out a sheet of clean white paper.

He picked up his pen and wrote a letter expressing his desire to visit Nicolas Flamel and seek guidance on magical knowledge.

After finishing the letter, Puni carefully sealed it with the family wax seal, and then summoned a robust manor owl.

He watched the owl take flight and disappear into the twilight sky.

Several days later, Dumbledore's reply arrived at Lestrange Manor on time.

The letter was very gentle, and he gladly accepted Puni's request to visit him and offered to personally accompany him to Devonshire to visit his old friend Nicolas Flamel.

The letter specified a meeting date in London and informed Puni that they would use a more efficient and discreet magical method than Floo Powder to travel there.

It's just teleportation, why are you making such a big deal out of it?

Upon arriving at the agreed meeting day, Dumbledore appeared in a dark travel cloak, embroidered with star and moon patterns on the hem. The style was simple yet elegant, and his overall attire was relaxed and casual, shedding the solemnity he usually wore at school.

After the two met at the agreed location in London, Dumbledore raised his hand, firmly grasped the Elder Wand, and with a slight wave, a low, short magical explosion rang out.

The two figures vanished from the bustling city streets in an instant, transcending spatial barriers and arriving at a secluded coastal area in Devon in a flash.

The sudden spatial displacement made Puni unsteady, his body swaying uncontrollably, and the breakfast he had just eaten kept churning in his stomach, causing him intense discomfort.

The brief teleportation process is filled with a dizzying sensation of intersecting colors, coupled with all-around weightlessness and pulling, as if the whole person is being forcibly pulled and squeezed into a narrow space, resulting in a very poor experience.

A fresh, salty sea breeze blew in my face, accompanied by the cries of seagulls rising and falling on the sea. The cool breeze gently soothed the dizziness and restlessness in my body.

The two strolled slowly along the seaside path.

This path is constantly eroded by sea winds, resulting in a rough surface, and is covered with wild vegetation adapted to the high-salt environment on both sides.

The sea breeze carries a faint salty scent, refreshing and lingering, while the rhythmic sound of waves crashing on the shore constantly echoes in your ears—monotonous yet soothing.