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Chapter 178: The Dornish Sea and the Inner Sea

“Damn it, you lazy bums! Get up and tighten the ropes! I want full sail! Full sail, do you hear me?”

Rain and seawater poured over Mills' bald head, running down his cheeks and into his mouth before soaking into the thick Norvosian beard framing his face, then seeping into his collar.

Though Mills hailed from Norvos, an inland Free City within the Free Cities Alliance, he was a man deeply enamored with the sea. He had been sailing for thirty years, ever since his first voyage ...

Chapter 177: The West Bows

When Lynd left Highgarden, he informed Nymeria about the potion. She was equally surprised to learn that Willas had been the mastermind behind the apothecary.

Neither of them objected to Lynd’s caution, and upon returning to Summerhall, they handed the potion over to Malora for examination. Meanwhile, Nymeria began the process of taking over the political cabinet’s administrative duties from Malora.

Lynd, too, was occupied—he had an unexpected visitor to meet.

"Lord Ke...

Chapter 548: Helena and Nearly Headless Nick

The next day, a Saturday, dawned quietly. Early in the morning, Ratton flew out of Hogwarts clutching Kyle’s letter. Kyle had made it clear in his note that he wanted no part in the Most Charming Smile Award and hoped Rita Skeeter would get the message and drop the idea.

With that task handled, Kyle finished the bread on his plate and decided to head to the library to borrow a few books to pass the time. However, as he reached the staircase, a ghost emerged from the wall...

Chapter 547: The Witch Weekly’s Most Charming Smile Award

Sirius was still rambling about his glory days at Hogwarts, recounting tales Kyle could only half-listen to. Kyle seriously doubted that Madam Rosmerta of The Three Broomsticks would have been the least bit impressed by a first-year Sirius. Luckily, his musings were interrupted by Ludo Bagman's magically amplified voice echoing across the stands.

“Ladies and gentlemen, we have reached a decision. The Merchieftainess Murcus has shared with us everything that transpired beneath the lake...

Chapter 546: Kyle, You Need to Be More Gentlemanly

Once they reached the shore, Kyle slid off the back of his horse, prompting another round of cheers from the stands. The crowd buzzed with excitement and curiosity, their attention fixed on the Kelpie. Conversations rippled through the audience, marveling at the creature's rare presence.

“Oh, he's so cool, isn't he?” Ron said enviously. “He can actually ride in the water like a knight. If I were him…”

“Don’t be ridiculous, Ron. You don’t think that’s some kind of...

Chapter 545: Kelpie’s Rider

“We have lost more than ten warriors since it was discovered,” the Merchieftainess said, her expression heavy with grief. “If you can help us get rid of this monster, you will also become friends of our tribe.”

“No problem, leave it to me,” Kyle replied confidently, swimming towards the Kelpie.

The Kelpie, under the relentless assaults of the Merpeople, appeared to be on the brink of madness. It thrashed wildly, shaking its body in desperate attempts to escape, transfo...

Chapter 176: The Elixir

“My energy will be entirely devoted to researching this ancient knowledge in the future, so you should delegate the roles of Speaker of the Council of Government and Chief Administrator to someone else,” Malora declared after finalizing the details of the laboratory's construction.

Lynd felt a sudden headache upon hearing her words—he simply had no suitable candidate for the position of Speaker of the Council of Government.

This was an incredibly crucial role, holding the hi...

Chapter 175: The Sacrificial Offering

With the formation of the Miracle Fleet, Miracle Harbor was on the right track. Though the city's urban area remained a mere plan on paper, merchant ships had already begun to dock and unload their cargo.

Various goods were transported north from the Boneway through Summerhall to Grassy Vale, then shipped by water to different territories of The Reach. Others traveled south from Yronwood into the Dornish hinterland.

The Dornish Marches, in particular, benefited significantly from ...

Chapter 544: Helena Ravenclaw

Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Kyle dove straight into the lake despite the Bubble-Head Charm encasing him.

Though the charm allowed him to breathe and move freely underwater, it offered no speed advantage. Without hesitation, Kyle drew his wand and cast a Transfiguration Spell, conjuring a pair of flippers. The added propulsion made swimming significantly faster.

The Black Lake was vast and seemingly bottomless. As Kyle swam further downstream, the water grew darker and more opp...

Chapter 543: Wisdom and Judgement

The next day, morning.

Kyle had just finished breakfast when Professor McGonagall summoned him. This time, the viewing area for the competition was even closer—directly across from the castle gates, encircling Black Lake.

By 9:50 a.m., just ten minutes before the competition's start, the seats were already packed with spectators. Despite the biting cold, the crowd seemed unbothered, energetically waving flags and eagerly awaiting the event.

The five referees were already i...

Chapter 542: The Second Task

Time seemed to have sped up after February began. In what felt like the blink of an eye, there was only a week left until February 27th.

Fred and George were noticeably disappointed. Since the incident in the foyer, Karkaroff had not returned to the castle, robbing them of the opportunity to execute the elaborate "Skiving Snackbox" plan they had spent so much time preparing.

“The Second Task is in a week. Are you really not going to spend some time studying the stone?” Fleur a...

Chapter 541: The Star Product of the Weasley Twins

There was instant silence, and naturally, no one stepped forward. Everyone exchanged glances, feigning innocence.

“I saw it, Professor Karkaroff,” said a Slytherin, pointing in a particular direction. “It was Fred Weasley, he said it.”

“Hey, it’s George! Could you at least get our faces right?” Fred retorted with a sneer.

“So, was that you, Mr. Weasley?” Professor McGonagall asked, her tone sharp.

“Of course not,” Fred replied with an exaggerated ...

Chapter 174: The Miracle Fleet is Founded

Because Lynd had written to Nymeria in advance, asking her to meet him at Summerhall, he took the Stone Giants directly there after exiting the Kingswood.

As they passed through Grassy Vale, the city gates proved too small, and the streets too narrow for the giants. As a result, they had to wade through the Blueburn River outside the castle to continue their journey.

Upon reaching Summerhall, Nymeria stood at the entrance of the town, accompanied by the stewards and managers, wait...

Chapter 173: Spark’s Warning

Although Lynd had intended to leave quietly and avoid further trouble in King's Landing, the movement of twenty-six giants, no matter how cautious, inevitably caused a commotion that attracted widespread attention.

Robert did not come to see him off personally but had a mace delivered to him. The High Septon also sent a gift—a cloak adorned with the sept’s symbol, inlaid with precious stones and rusted with age. Additionally, the powerful figures of King's Landing and several wealth...

Chapter 540: Karkaroff’s Reckoning

“So, the good stuff you mentioned earlier is gone now?” Kanna asked curiously over dinner.

“Not just that,” Kyle replied drearily, poking at his plate. “I lost something else too.”

Even though he had already made the decision to give the small bottle of ashes to Dumbledore, Kyle couldn’t shake the lingering sense of loss that surfaced every time he thought about it. Not even the delicious aroma of fried pork chops could lift his mood.

Kanna seemed to notice his...

Chapter 539: The Elder Wand and the Diadem

It was already evening when Kyle emerged from the Headmaster's Office.

This delay was mainly because Dumbledore had departed immediately after obtaining the Nirvana's ashes. According to Nicolas, the Headmaster needed to prepare additional materials for creating the Philosopher's Stone. Nicolas himself had to leave as well.

At his request, Kyle accompanied him to the highest point of the school—the Astronomy Tower. Nicolas walked slowly, and Kyle matched his pace, strolling leis...

Chapter 538: Dumbledore’s Request

Kyle did, in fact, have a small bottle of phoenix ashes that Fawkes had gifted him during his third year. Since it was an exceptionally rare and high-end material, he had refrained from using it until he felt confident in his skills. For now, the bottle had remained safely stowed at the very back of his suitcase.

“May I ask why?” Kyle inquired, his curiosity piqued. Then he added, “Of course, if it’s a secret, I’ll understand.”

“Oh, it’s nothing secretive. After al...

Chapter 537: Tata the House-Elf

Ludo Bagman had been speaking with Krum for about ten minutes. When he finally returned to the main bar, his expression was dark, and he muttered curses under his breath, clearly frustrated by the conversation. Without lingering, he hurried out of The Three Broomsticks, the fierce-looking goblins trailing after him.

Fred and George, who had been watching with rapt attention, opted not to follow Bagman and the goblins—likely deterred by the goblins’ intimidating demeanor. Instead, th...

Chapter 172: Jon Arryn’s Probe

In the days that followed, Lynd personally transferred 6,000 golden dragons from his chambers in King's Landing to Tobho Mott and arranged for his men to escort the smith to repay his debts one by one. The remaining shortfall was temporarily covered by Lynd’s funds and would be settled once the smithy was sold.

Tobho Mott’s smithy was in a prime location on the Street of Steel, the largest of its kind in the city, and had already built a strong reputation in King’s Landing. The Ch...

Chapter 171: Illyrio

The enormous sum involved in the bond made Lynd fall into deep thought. He seemed to be contemplating more than just whether the bond would be invalidated—his thoughts had expanded to other matters as well.

Both Smith and Varys waited in silence, allowing Lynd to process his thoughts without interruption.

After a long while, Lynd finally returned to the moment, then looked at the Smith and said, “I will give you 6,000 golden dragons. You must use this money to repay the people...

Chapter 536: Bagman and Krum

In addition to the latest Daily Prophet article, Sirius carried a thick stack of letters, which he explained were from Dumbledore.

“These are from former students,” Sirius said, placing the stack on a nearby table. “Dumbledore asked me to bring them over. He’s got loads more, but he hasn’t had time to go through them all yet.”

Rita Skeeter’s article had clearly made an impact. Many alumni had written to express their belief that Dumbledore would never e...

Chapter 535: Herbology Class, Returning to Its Owner

Kyle wasn’t sure if his words had truly sunk in with Hermione, but at least for now, she seemed to be considering them seriously.

“You did the right thing,” Hagrid said gruffly. “Hermione tried to rope me into her cause before, but I refused."

“I didn’t think she’d go asking all the House-elves to demand pay, though. She clearly didn’t listen.”

Kyle glanced at Hagrid, noticing his weary demeanor and the faint but distinct scent of alcohol. “Oh, Hagrid... ...

Chapter 534: You’re Going the Wrong Way

Firenze’s words left Hermione visibly shaken. She opened her mouth to respond but found herself at a loss for the first time.

“So, do you understand now?” Kyle asked, turning to her. “In the eyes of the Centaurs, us wearing clothes is a form of constant self-punishment—the harshest kind. Isn’t that exactly how you view House-elves and their work?”

“No, it’s not the same,” Hermione said quickly, shaking her head as if trying to dismiss the comparison. “Centaur...

Chapter 533: House-Elves and Centaurs

For most students, the first part of the holidays was all fun and games, leaving homework as an afterthought until just before term resumed.

So on the last day of the Christmas break, the Hufflepuff common room was transformed. Gone was the laughter and cheer of the previous days; now, every flat surface was occupied by students frantically trying to catch up on their unfinished assignments.

This panicked, last-minute effort was something of a tradition in Hufflepuff, occurring on...

Chapter 170: The Mott Scam and the Tyroshi Bonds

After learning that the person causing him trouble was Littlefinger, Tobho Mott remained silent, his expression turning somewhat strange. He neither asked Lynd to intercede with the Hand of the King on his behalf nor requested his help in dealing with Littlefinger. It seemed as though he believed the fault lay with him—and that it was a serious matter.

Lynd looked at the smith in front of him and spoke in a deep voice. “I don’t like getting involved in other people’s troubles, a...

Chapter 169: A Tough Man’s Tender Heart

After returning from King’s Landing on business, Lynd gathered the knights waiting outside the camp who intended to follow him. He selected the most reputable among them—Jason Lefford, a member of a side branch of House Lefford of Golden Tooth and a frequent competitor in the Westerlands Tournament. Although he had never won a championship, those who had fought him acknowledged his strength, considering him an exceptionally difficult opponent.

Lynd handed Jason Lefford a letter he h...

Chapter 532: Listen, Is That Even Human?

“Animagus... no wonder she can write so many exclusive articles.”

On the way back, Kanna couldn't help but remark, “After all, beetles are really common and don’t arouse suspicion. She must have overheard a lot of people's secrets this way.”

“That’s for sure,” Kyle nodded thoughtfully.

Just now, Rita Skeeter had acted so nervously—it must be because she knows too much. Or perhaps if the news that she could turn into a beetle got out, plenty of people with g...

Chapter 531: The Beetle and Rita Skeeter

Frost-resistant and rolling in the snow?

Harry felt an odd sense of familiarity with Kyle’s description, but he couldn’t quite place it. Just as he was about to ask, a knock came at the door again.

This time, it wasn’t Dumbledore.

“Hagrid, how are you? Everyone in the castle’s talking about you... Oh, I see you’ve got the kettle on. Mind if I have a cup of tea?”

Harry lit up at the sight of the visitor. “Professor Black! What are you doing here?”

Chapter 530: Rolling in the Snow

When Kyle and Sirius returned to Hogwarts through the fireplace in the Leaky Cauldron, they found the Headmaster’s Office empty.

Fawkes, perched lazily on his stand, raised his head briefly to glance at them before tucking it back under his wing, disinterested.

As Sirius muttered something about Dumbledore’s mysterious absences, a nearby portrait made an irritated remark. Sirius ignored it entirely, which only prompted the portrait to grumble angrily.

By the time the por...

Chapter 529: Once a Black Gives Something Away, It’s Never Taken Back

“A shop? As a Christmas present?”

This time, Kyle was genuinely speechless. “What did you just say?” he asked, thoroughly confused.

“Is it so hard to understand?” Sirius laughed. “Didn’t you find it odd yesterday? Why didn’t you get a Christmas gift from me?”

“I did,” Kyle replied. “The Firebolt, wasn’t it? It helped me with the first task of the Triwizard Tournament.”

“No, no, no,” Sirius corrected him. “That was for you becoming a ...