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Chapter 66: Discovery of a Silver Mine

“How many casualties?” Lynd asked, his gaze shifting to Nymeria, who was still in the midst of shedding her battle-worn armor with the help of a few female attendants.

Scar-Eyed, who had accompanied Nymeria on the mission to suppress the bandits, stepped forward and reported, “Seventeen dead, thirteen injured—three of whom are seriously wounded and will not be able to fight again, even if they recover.” After a brief pause, he added, “The casualties were all guards from Tumb...

Chapter 65: Laws of the Land

For Bert, the past few months had been the most fulfilling and happiest of his life. He was deeply grateful to the House for selecting him to join Lord Tywin's secret army and equally thankful for being captured by Lynd—an event that had given him countless opportunities to apply his knowledge in ways he never imagined.

Although officially designated as Lynd's clerk, Bert's responsibilities had long since surpassed that role. In addition to his honorary title as an advisor on the reco...

Chapter 360: The Sorting

Once everyone was seated, Kyle shut the carriage door. The carriage lurched forward, moving at a slow, plodding pace, soon trailing behind the other carriages.

Kyle noticed the Thestral pulling their carriage glance back curiously at the one following them, its dragon-like head tilting slightly as though full of unspoken questions. Kyle had been able to see magical creatures like Thestrals ever since Quirrell had turned to dust before him. The Thestral seemed to be studying the carriage...

Chapter 359: Professor Lupin’s First Pay

A young witch, perhaps twelve or thirteen, who had been peeking through the doorway, stepped into the room. "Do you have any more badges?" she asked. When Kyle didn’t respond immediately, she added, "I want to buy one too."

“Yes, of course!” Kyle said, snapping out of his thoughts. He quickly reached into his pocket and pulled out a handful of badges. "How many would you like?"

"Just one," she replied, stepping forward. She picked a silver-white badge and handed Kyle two Gal...

Chapter 358: Two Galleons, Barely Any Profit

While Harry continued nibbling on his chocolate, Professor Lupin left the compartment, letter in hand, heading toward the front of the train to find the driver. He needed to inform the school about what had happened with the Dementors. The driver used to keep an emergency owl on board, though Lupin wasn’t sure if that was still the case.

After Lupin departed, Ron kept watching Harry with lingering concern. “Are you really okay?”

“Much better,” Harry replied, taking anoth...

Chapter 357: Shocking Lupin for an Entire Year

After about ten minutes, the two Dementors finally left after inspecting all the train cars, and the lights in the aisles and on the shelves flickered back on. The dim light seemed to chase away the lingering cold, and as the surroundings brightened, voices gradually started up again on the train.

“What was that just now…” Kanna asked, still shaken.

“Dementors,” Kyle replied, placing the luggage back on the shelf. “Guards of Azkaban.”

“I know what a Dementor ...

Chapter 64: Changes Over the Months

Tumbleton had undergone a dramatic transformation in just a few months. The surrounding forests had been completely cleared, the thatched cottages of the townsfolk dismantled, and the land around the village leveled. The felled trees were repurposed to construct log cabins, and the town’s layout was entirely restructured with a network of crisscrossing roads dividing it into distinct areas.

Though still in its developmental stage, it was clear from the organized road plan that Tumblet...

Chapter 63: The Impact of Restoring Trade Routes

In King's Landing, Lynd's financial officer, Mus, stepped out of his carriage and gazed wistfully at the buildings before him. This was the Seafarers' Hall, a place where, only months ago, he had been an honored guest. But his fortunes had since shifted; bankruptcy had seen him cast out in disgrace. Now, he was back, but not as an ordinary merchant.

Mus steadied himself and entered the hall with purpose. He had anticipated his arrival might draw attention. The memory of his humiliating ...

Chapter 356: Dementor

The rain continued to pound against the train, turning the windows into a murky sheet of grey. Before they knew it, darkness had completely fallen outside.

The compartment door slid open again, and Fred and George slipped in, trying to be inconspicuous in the dim light.

“Percy didn’t come after us, did he?” George whispered.

“No,” Cedric replied, eyeing them curiously. “But really, why isn’t he letting this go? It’s just a badge prank—it’s not like it’s...

Chapter 355: The Source of Cedric’s Happiness

The train chugged along, releasing clouds of steam as it sped down the tracks.

Inside the carriage, after Kyle and the others had settled in, Kanna and Cho put aside The Quibbler and began chatting about their holiday adventures. Soon, Cho’s face turned red with frustration.

“Cedric, that liar!” she huffed. “He told me that Beauxbatons Academy of Magic was in the Pyrenees, so we drove all over the place, but we couldn’t find anything on the map. We spent an...

Chapter 354: The Story of Black’s Loves and Grudges

Since they’d only boarded the train right before it departed, most compartments were already full... but that hardly mattered.

After walking forward a bit, the group encountered Cedric, who had just stepped out of a compartment and was heading toward the front of the train.

“Oh, Mr. Cedric,” Fred announced, coming to a theatrical halt in front of him with an exaggerated bow, “it is truly an honor to see you here.”

“A great honor,” George added, mimicking Fred�...

Chapter 353: Nymphadora Tonks

Ever since Sirius Black escaped from prison, everyone had been busy, including Diana. Today, she wasn't home, and the house was empty.

As soon as Chris returned, he went straight to the study to continue working on his report. Judging by the look on his face, he was likely planning to stay up all night.

A "tree branch" wobbled over to Kyle's shoulder...

"Long time no see, Groot."

"And you, Tom... Wait, I swear you’ve gotten even fatter than a month ago."

The Kn...

Chapter 62: Wenda the White Fawn

From the moment they left the camp in ruins, Nymeria’s eyes never left Glory, who stayed close by Lynd’s side. She stared at the creature in a daze, sometimes forgetting to breathe.

It wasn’t just Nymeria; even Lynd’s subordinates in the camp were left speechless and stunned at the sight of Glory. The massive beast seemed to bring the mythical era of their grandmother’s bedtime stories to life. With shoulders nearly two meters high, a body length of about four meters, and over...

Chapter 61: Unexpected

The next day, as planned, Lynd and Nymeria each led a hundred men to the nearest freefolk village near Tumbleton. To their surprise, the village surrendered more easily than expected. With little resistance, the villagers willingly pledged their allegiance to Nymeria and agreed to become her vassals.

This was not an isolated event. Over the next three days, Lynd and Nymeria, along with their contingent of 200 men, visited seven free villages scattered along the abandoned road. In every ...

Chapter 352: Respecting Each Wizard’s Aesthetic

After leaving Flourish and Blotts, Kyle picked up a few more items before reuniting with Harry and the others at the Magical Menagerie. Hermione, who had talked about wanting an owl, ended up buying a plump ginger cat named Crookshanks. To be honest, the cat was rather homely, with a squashed, flat face that looked like it had been stepped on, and long, unruly fur that obscured any definition of its features.

Perhaps wizards had different tastes when it came to pets. To some, Crookshank...

Chapter 351: Nimbus 2000 – Everyone Has Their Glorious Moments

The Leaky Cauldron, and the entrance to Diagon Alley, serve as the Wizarding world’s bustling gateway. Kyle comes here once a year to buy school supplies like books, ink, and parchment. But despite the passing years, little changes; the same dim lighting, tables worn smooth with age, and the familiar noise of the crowd make the place feel timeless.

After Newt’s Apparition back to Dorset, Kyle steps into the Leaky Cauldron's backyard, unlocking the path to Diagon Alley. First, he vis...

Chapter 350: The Ministry of Magic

Overall, the Dragon Reserve’s marketplace was quite nice, not nearly as chaotic as Chris had warned. At least, Kyle hadn’t run into any peculiar folks. The only oddity was how persistent the shopkeepers were—constantly trying to push overpriced, impractical items on him. Luckily, Charlie was there. Having lived in the area for two years, he was well-acquainted with each shop and its tricks. Many shopkeepers sighed in frustration when they saw him tagging along with Kyle, abandoning thei...

Chapter 349: The Matagot

The three men with Oren left The Oak Barrel Pub shortly afterward, blending in with the crowd of tourists and attracting no attention.

Meanwhile, back at the dragon reserve, Kyle had no idea that his former Defense Against the Dark Arts professor—who had once wanted to get rid of him—was now in Romania as well. Instead, he was happily entertaining a Matagot lounging on the floor beside him.

The Matagot was a magical creature, much larger than a Kneazle, with oval eyes that gli...

Chapter 60: The Underlying Purpose

After more than ten days, the camp had been completely rebuilt. It now included enough housing for the current troops and additional accommodations for the future expansion of the army.

While the overall design was simple, it provided adequate shelter from the wind and rain, greatly easing the minds of Lynd’s cavalry and boosting their morale.

During this time, Lynd continually sent scouts to gather information about the surrounding mountain people, wildling tribes, and villages...

Chapter 59: Resolving Hidden Dangers

In the open space in front of the ruins of the camp, Lynd completed his daily sparring session with Nymeria. Handing the great knight’s sword to Bert and Raul, he instructed them, “Maintain it with the tarpaulin, then put it back in the sheath.”

“I want you to go somewhere with me,” Nymeria said, taking a towel from the old Maester to wipe the sweat from her brow. She glanced at Lynd, who showed no sign of exertion, and a flash of envy crossed her face before she spoke in a lo...

Chapter 348: There Are No Softies Dealing with Magical Creatures

The Oak Barrel Pub.

A popular haunt near the Romanian Dragon Reserve, it was packed any time the door swung open. Dragon keepers often gathered here on their days off, unwinding with a glass of brandy or almond mead. But they weren’t the only regulars; all sorts of folk filled the place.

It was a bit like The Hog's Head in Hogsmeade, with a mixed crowd—tourists, shadowy figures in dark hoods hiding their faces, and elderly witches who looked like villains in a fairy tale. And,...

Chapter 347: The Signal

By the third week at the Dragon Reserve, Kyle had settled into the rhythm of its mix of busy and relaxed days—and was reaping the rewards. Just from selling damaged or lower-quality dragon materials, he’d managed to earn a tidy sum of 125 Galleons, enough for two pairs of Shield Gloves. But his luck was about to run dry.

In the second week, the dragons had gone into their most intense and prolonged battle yet. Even Kyle, usually content with his quieter role, couldn’t sit still. T...

Chapter 346: Chris’s Differential Treatment

“How timely…” Newt wiped the sweat from his forehead and asked, “I thought you were with the Romanian Ministry of Magic. Why are you here?”

“It’s all been taken care of,” Chris replied, stepping forward to help Kyle with a Windy Spell to pull the Romanian Longhorn out of the swamp.

“Honestly, the past few days have been a bore. I’ve been stuck at endless events and work meetings with them. And that’s not all—when I get back to the Ministry, I’ll have to w...

Chapter 345: Rescue and the Tree Net

Later that evening, Charlie came over, looking even more exhausted than the others. His face had the pale, wilted look of overcooked cabbage.

“I’ve been flying for over thirty hours!” he grumbled over dinner. “And I’ve had to keep an eye on the dragons constantly so they don’t bite me in half or knock me out of the sky. Honestly, I think the Quidditch players should come here for some special training. Flying a broomstick between seven or eight dragons would be a lot more us...

Chapter 58: A Win-Win

Lynd was immediately taken aback upon hearing Nymeria’s explanation. He had never imagined that she would possess such formidable power.

However, it didn’t take long for him to sense that something was amiss. If Nymeria was truly that strong, how could she allow bandits to run rampant in the area? Moreover, why would she require the protection of troops sent by her father to secure Tumbleton?

Realizing the inconsistencies, Lynd mulled it over briefly before discerning the trap...

Chapter 57: Collaboration with Nymeria

“I can't believe you solved my big problem so easily,” Nymeria Footly said in disbelief as she received Lynd, who had just returned from the battlefield, in her tower house.

Lynd replied in a deep voice, “It was just luck. They never expected to face an army like mine. They thought Tumbleton was all they had to deal with.”

“What are you going to do next?” Nymeria asked.

“Build a stronghold,” Lynd said. “First, rebuild the dock. Transporting supplies by road...

Chapter 344: A Bountiful Harvest

The melee in the sky raged on into the next day, showing no sign of winding down.

Under normal circumstances, a dragon can end a fight with other Magical Creatures with just a single blast of dragon fire—its primary form of attack.

But when facing other fire dragons, this ability is far less effective. Dragons are naturally resistant to dragon fire, a trait inherent to their kind. Unless the difference in power between opponents is extreme, a single blast of dragon fire will onl...

Chapter 343: The Dragon Brawl

Kyle finally grasped what Charlie had been talking about earlier.

A Hungarian Horntail let out a thunderous roar, spewing dragon fire that shattered the peaceful atmosphere. One by one, various fire dragons soared into the sky like kites, roaring and exhaling streams of intense fire. The dragon keepers quickly took out their Broomsticks and took off, hastily retreating from the chaos.

“Damn it, they’ve just laid their eggs!” Hollman rushed out, looking alarmed. “Why so ear...

Chapter 342: You’ve Come at the Right Time

Before coming to the Dragon Reserve, Kyle had imagined the atmosphere here would be tense.

But when he arrived, he found it was surprisingly calm. There were no roaring flames, no deafening dragon roars, and although dragons could be spotted flying in the sky, there were only one or two at a time. Around him, people were gathered in small groups, chatting as if they were at a casual get-together with old friends.

Charlie didn’t explain much, simply giving Kyle a meaningful pat o...

Chapter 341: Departure to the Dragon Reserve

The next morning, Kyle went downstairs for breakfast and found Newt already there, sitting at the table chatting with Diana. House-elf Dobby was bustling about in the kitchen, constantly delivering eggs, sausages, and toast.

“Good morning, dear,” Diana greeted Kyle, helping him adjust his collar. “Come and eat breakfast. You’ll be leaving soon.”

“Good morning…” Kyle replied, greeting the two of them. He grabbed a piece of bread and asked, “Are we leaving so early...