Chapter 71 Magical Creatures
The streets of London, as bustling and crowded as ever, were lined with various shops.
Among them were several lavishly decorated jewelry stores, emitting an alluring glow that captivated passersby.
Yusef Scamander walked with Moon through the crowded streets, one behind the other, separated by a not-too-long distance.
Neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere around them felt somewhat silent and oppressive.
Moon silently observed everything around him.
Yusef seemed to notice the silence between them.
He let out a soft sigh and was the first to speak, "Mr. White, you don't have to be so nervous.
I'm just taking you to the Ministry of Magic for a simple check-up; I won't do anything to you."
His tone softened slightly, attempting to ease the tension between them with a friendly attitude.
Moon smiled faintly, a relaxed expression appearing on his face.
However, he wasn't sure if Yusef was trying to extract his secrets and was merely feigning friendliness.
"Mr. Scamander, you don't have to be like this.
I trust you; you're not the kind of Auror who would accuse others without cause."
Moon replied with a relaxed tone.
Maintaining constant vigilance would only be counterproductive; he needed to use his own method to bridge the gap between them.
Yusef showed a hint of surprise upon hearing Moon's words.
He hadn't expected Moon to be so candid, and his previously wary heart relaxed slightly.
His inner self felt a touch of curiosity towards the young boy before him.
He wondered what kind of experiences could make a twelve-year-old so calm and wise.
He shrugged, saying with a slightly playful tone, "Mr. White, you truly are an interesting fellow!
Aren't you afraid that after I take you to the Ministry of Magic, I'll torture you?"
"Or aren't you worried that I'll use Legilimency to probe the deepest secrets of your mind?"
Moon showed no fear, a faint smile still on his face.
His tone remained very calm: "If Mr. Scamander truly wished to do something to me, I'm afraid I would be powerless to resist.
After all, you are a well-trained Auror, and I am merely a student who has just completed his first year."
His tone carried a hint of self-mockery, but his eyes were filled with confidence.
Yusef's eyebrows raised slightly, and his expression grew even more interested.
He hadn't expected Moon to be so composed, seemingly unfazed by his words.
"You're right, I indeed cannot do anything to you.
After all, we at the Ministry of Magic have always upheld the principles of fairness and justice.
We will never wrong a good person, and of course, we will never let a bad person go."
His tone carried a hint of deeper meaning, hoping to discern some clues from Moon's reaction.
Moon chuckled softly.
What Yusef said were all high-sounding platitudes.
The Ministry of Magic was not as just as he imagined.
He had to be careful to ensure his own safety.
To further understand Yusef and to ease the tension between them, Moon proactively asked, "Mr. Scamander, by your appearance, you must have graduated from Hogwarts, right?
Seeing how young you are, you shouldn't be much older than me, should you?"
He began to extract information from Yusef.
Yusef smiled slightly upon hearing Moon's words.
His tone also became more relaxed: "It seems, Mr. White, you are correct.
I did graduate from Hogwarts.
I am exactly twenty years older than you, so I suppose I'm your senior brother.
After graduating, I joined the Ministry of Magic and became an Auror."
He paused, then continued, "Mr. White, with your exceptional talent, I believe you will also become an excellent Wizard in the future, perhaps even more powerful than me."
His tone carried a hint of admiration, but also a subtle probing.
Moon smiled faintly to himself.
He continued to chat idly with Yusef, and the atmosphere between them gradually softened, as if they had forgotten their original purpose.
Moon also learned from Yusef that he was a former Gryffindor student and had a deep love for Hogwarts.
This slightly improved Moon's impression of Yusef.
The reason he dared to follow Yusef to the Ministry of Magic so boldly was because his magic power had significantly strengthened in the past few days.
Moon's magic power had reached 300,000 and was still growing.
At the same time, his Time Perception skill had also greatly improved, reaching level ten.
This allowed him to clearly foresee everything that would happen an hour later, giving him absolute confidence.
He believed that even if he were wanted by the Ministry of Magic, he would have enough ability to escape from their grasp.
[Host Information]
Name: Moon White
System Level: 1
Age: 12 years old
Character magic Power: 360448 (growing)
Character Talents: Alchemy, Space-time Manipulation, Infinite Magic Power, Spell Enhancement
Number of Talent Replications: 0
[Spells Mastered]
Levitation Charm (Space-time Variation)
Alohomora (Space-time Variation)
Lumos (Space-time Variation)
Repairing Charm (Space-time Variation)
Stunning Spell (Space-time Variation)
Petrificus Totalus (Space-time Variation)
Invisibility Charm (Space-time Variation)
Accio (Space-time Variation)
Sectumsempra (Space-time Variation)
Vulnera Sanentur (Space-time Variation)
[Wealth]
Account Balance: 35000 Galleon.
[Task List]
Current Task: Check in at the Ministry of Magic for ten minutes (High-difficulty task)
Reward: Blue Replication x1
[Skill List]
Time Perception (Level 10)
[Skill Name: Time Perception
Skill Level: 10 (Future one hour later)
Skill Effect: Has a faint perception of the flow of time, can predict impending events in a short period, effect strengthens with skill level increase.]
His heart was filled with anticipation; he wanted to see what the Ministry of Magic, known as the center of power in the Wizarding World, truly looked like.
As the two chatted along the way, they passed a luxuriously decorated gold shop.
In the shop's display window, various glittering gold items—necklaces, rings, brooches, bracelets, and other jewelry—shone brightly under the lights, attracting the attention of passersby.
Suddenly, a black, furry, platypus-like creature emerged from Yusef's arms.
The creature extended its curious little head, wiggling its nose, greedily sniffing the metallic scent in the air.
Its round little eyes were fixed on the sparkling jewelry in the display window, as if it wanted to claim them all for itself.
Moon recognized the creature instantly; it was a Niffler, a very common magical creature in the Wizarding World!
They have a very strong collecting Hobbies for shiny things.
They all have a small pouch on their bellies enchanted with an Undetectable Extension Charm, allowing them to store all their favorite things in the pouch, seemingly with infinite capacity.
The Niffler's body twitched slightly, about to break free from Yusef's embrace and run towards the gold shop.
Its eyes were filled with greed, seemingly completely captivated by the gold items.
Yusef quickly reached out and grabbed the restless Niffler.
He said to the Niffler in his hand with a helpless tone, "Niffler, now is not the time for you to run around.
I'm on official business right now, and you can't cause trouble for me."
The Niffler seemed to understand Yusef's words.
It drooped its head, no longer struggling, looking very wronged, but its curious little eyes still couldn't tear themselves away from the gold items.
Yusef sighed and tucked the Niffler back into his inner pocket.
He looked up at Moon and said with a slightly embarrassed tone, "I apologize, Mr. White, my Niffler is a bit mischievous and always likes to run off."
Moon's eyes flickered upon hearing Yusef's words.
He suddenly thought of something.
He looked at Yusef, his tone carrying a hint of probing and curiosity: "Mr. Scamander, your name is Yusef Scamander.
I'd like to ask, do you know Mr. Newt Scamander, the author of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them?"
Chapter 72 Dolores Jane Umbridge
The office of the Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge, was spacious and luxurious.
The walls were adorned with various magical portraits, and the Wizards in those portraits looked solemn, as if narrating the ancient history of the Ministry of Magic.
On the desk, mountains of files emitted a faint scent of ink and parchment.
Fudge sat behind the desk, his brow furrowed, meticulously reviewing documents.
His face was etched with fatigue, as if the heavy workload had left him utterly frazzled.
His usually round face was now slightly distorted by anxiety, and fine beads of sweat trickled down his forehead.
He constantly rubbed his temples, trying to alleviate his inner turmoil.
Knock knock knock~
A knock on the door broke the silence in the office.
Fudge immediately looked up and said in a slightly impatient tone, "Come in."
The door slowly opened, and a short, stout middle-aged woman in a pink suit entered.
Her curly, grayish-brown short hair was impeccably styled, and she wore a large pink bow on her head, making her appear somewhat comical.
Her already round face was now plastered with a false smile.
She spoke to Fudge in a saccharine, affected voice, "Minister, I have a document here that I think you should see."
As she spoke, she carefully placed the document in her hand onto Fudge's desk.
Her movements were cautious, as if she were afraid of dirtying the files.
Fudge looked at the unexpected visitor, his already furrowed brow deepening.
He looked up at her with a puzzled expression and a slightly displeased tone: "Dolores, is this document very urgent?"
He picked up the document on the desk and casually flipped through it.
"Hogwarts student casting spells outside school — abnormal timing? Traces of Wizard attacks on Muggles in multiple locations in London? Investigation inconclusive? Auror Yusef Scamander requests to investigate alone?"
Fudge muttered the contents of the document under his breath, scanning the pages in his hand.
His brow furrowed even tighter, seemingly unable to comprehend why these matters required his personal attention.
He turned his gaze to Umbridge, his tone tinged with impatience, wanting to quickly end this meaningless conversation: "These matters should be handled by the Auror Office; why are they brought to me?"
Upon hearing Fudge's question, Umbridge's false smile brightened even further.
She said in an even softer tone, "Minister, this document is no small matter.
I believe this incident is a prime opportunity to curb Dumbledore's influence.
We must seize this chance to completely eliminate the remnants of his power!"
She leaned closer to Fudge, whispering, her voice full of seduction and cunning.
She knew that Fudge had always been deeply uneasy about Dumbledore's influence.
Fudge's face darkened slightly upon hearing Umbridge's words.
He looked up and said in a displeased tone, "How could a first-year student attack Muggles in multiple locations in London? That's simply impossible!"
He felt that Umbridge was spouting nonsense.
How could a first-year student, so weak in power, do something so astonishing?
Seeing that Fudge did not reprimand her, Umbridge's heart was filled with joy.
She knew that Fudge's resolve had begun to waver.
If she could just add a little more fuel to the fire, she would surely be able to persuade Fudge to let her lead this investigation.
"Minister, you are right; a student naturally doesn't possess such immense power to cause trouble across London.
But what if we add a powerful Auror to the mix?!"
She lowered her voice, like a devil tempting one to fall, trying to drag Fudge into the abyss.
"An Auror?"
Fudge repeated Umbridge's words, a look of confusion on his face.
Umbridge saw the change in Fudge's expression and knew he had taken the bait.
She quickly nodded and continued, "Yes, Minister, I believe Yusef Scamander's behavior is highly suspicious.
He is also a Gryffindor student at Hogwarts, and I have reason to suspect that he and that student attacked the Muggles together!"
Her words were full of malice.
She intended to use every available opportunity to completely eradicate Dumbledore and his supporters, thereby solidifying her position in Fudge's heart.
"Moreover, I suspect that the magic they used to attack Muggles was taught by someone at Hogwarts.
You must understand, Dumbledore's power likely far exceeds what we can imagine, and now we finally have an opportunity to get something on him.
We absolutely cannot let it slip away."
Umbridge's tone grew excited; she seemed completely lost in her own fantasy, already planning how to utterly defeat Dumbledore.
Fudge finally smiled with satisfaction after listening to Umbridge's words.
The corners of his mouth curved into a cunning arc.
He knew that Umbridge's words were not without reason.
Dumbledore's influence within the Ministry of Magic was growing stronger and stronger, and he had to use this opportunity to curb his development.
He finally made up his mind.
He could use this incident to eliminate some of Dumbledore's power.
Only then could he better secure his position as Minister for Magic.
He nodded vigorously, his tone becoming serious: "Very well, I agree.
You will be in charge of this investigation.
You must find out the truth of this matter as soon as possible.
I do not want to see any negative news about the Ministry of Magic!"
He picked up the quill from the desk and signed his name with a flourish on the document.
He decided to use this incident to eliminate dissidents and better control the Ministry of Magic!
And Umbridge, seeing the signed document, finally wore a triumphant smile.
Her heart was filled with cunning and excitement.
She seemed to already envision the complete downfall of Dumbledore and his supporters.
She knew that what she was about to do was about to begin!
She bowed and said in a throaty voice, "Very good, Minister.
I will certainly not betray your trust.
I will investigate the truth as quickly as possible and make them all pay for their actions!"
With that, she took the document and left Fudge's office.
Fudge remained seated quietly, his eyes filled with ambition and desire.
He wanted everyone to understand who truly ruled the Ministry of Magic!
He wanted everyone to bow before him!
Chapter 73 Strange Scene
Yusef, with Moon, weaved through the streets of London.
His sharp eyes constantly scanned everything around him, as if he was on alert for any movement.
With steady steps, he led Moon to a red telephone booth located in a Muggle neighborhood.
The telephone booth, like an ancient artifact, stood at the corner of the street, appearing out of place amidst the surrounding modern buildings.
Moon looked at the red telephone booth before him.
He could clearly sense that the surrounding Muggles seemed to ignore the telephone booth, as if they couldn't even see its existence.
Their gaze automatically overlooked this somewhat out-of-place object.
He knew that the area around this telephone booth must have been enchanted with some kind of expulsion spell, making it impossible for ordinary Muggles to notice its presence.
"Let's go, Mr. White, we're here." Yusef stopped.
He turned to Moon, a professional smile on his lips.
He seemed to want Moon to completely lower his guard, and his tone also became much lighter.
He gestured for Moon to enter the telephone booth with him.
Moon looked at the somewhat old telephone booth door before him.
He took a deep breath and stepped forward without hesitation.
He knew that what he was about to enter was a brand new world, and he had to remain vigilant to deal with all the dangers that lay ahead.
The moment he stepped into the telephone booth, he felt a strange magical fluctuation.
The door behind him closed tightly.
His originally calm heart couldn't help but become nervous.
After Yusef entered the telephone booth, he took out his magic wand and gently tapped the top of the telephone booth.
Moon could clearly feel a powerful magic force swirling around him.
His body, as if losing all weight, began to fall uncontrollably.
He felt as if he was in an elevator, falling faster and faster, and the surrounding scenery became increasingly blurry.
When Moon finally steadied himself again, he found himself in a huge and ancient tunnel.
The tunnel was like a massive underground passage, straight and orderly, leading to unknown depths.
The walls on both sides were built of huge stones, exuding a medieval aura.
The tunnel was also filled with various entrances, each one different.
Some were like teleportation portals, suddenly flashing with green flames, while others simply presented figures.
They all moved quickly through those entrances like ghosts.
The entire tunnel was bustling, like a massive underground train station.
Moon could feel that the tunnel was filled with powerful magic fluctuations.
He knew that this must be the main passage leading to the Ministry of Magic.
He immediately tried to sign in with his system.
Now that he had finally made it in, the most important thing was to complete the task quickly.
However, the system prompted him, "Destination not reached, unable to sign in!"
This made him a little confused.
He couldn't trigger the system's sign-in task here.
Could it be that this entrance before him was not the Ministry of Magic?
While Moon was pondering, Yusef saw Moon standing still, staring blankly around him, seemingly shocked by the sight.
The corners of his mouth curved slightly, revealing a hint of a mocking smile.
He thought Moon was just an inexperienced child, frightened by the scene.
He said in a slightly comforting tone, "Don't be afraid, Mr. White, we've already arrived at the Ministry of Magic.
Next, we just need to do some simple checks."
As he spoke, he reached out and gently patted Moon's shoulder.
His tone was relaxed, as if he wanted to alleviate Moon's inner tension.
However, he didn't know that Moon was already immune to such places; train stations in his previous life were much more magnificent.
Moon collected his thoughts.
He knew he had to remain calm to deal with the upcoming crisis.
His gaze swept over the hurried Wizards around him, gaining a deeper understanding of the Ministry of Magic.
He took a deep breath, temporarily suppressing his doubts, and smiled at Yusef, saying nothing more.
He had to hurry to accomplish what he needed to do.
Just in case, Moon activated "Time Perception," wanting to foresee what would happen next, but he saw a scene he had never witnessed before.
In that scene, he saw an unfamiliar street.
On both sides of the street, several very old cars were parked.
Those cars were heavy and crude, completely different from the cars in London now.
A group of men and women dressed in old-fashioned suits stood at the entrance of a tall building.
They were listening to a woman passionately speaking on a high platform.
The woman's voice was full of seduction and fanaticism.
She shouted to the crowd with all her might, "They lurk in our city, they use magic to destroy everything we have, they hide themselves, and they will take our lives in the darkness, they use magic to drive those ignorant fools, we must fight! Fight for our faith! Join us, Second Salem!"
The woman's impassioned voice echoed through the street.
The surrounding people also raised their weapons, letting out deafening shouts.
Moon saw this scene, his brows furrowed tightly.
He was very clear that the scene he was seeing was not the Ministry of Magic he knew, nor any corner of London.
What he saw seemed to be another time, another world.
He could be sure that the people appearing in the scene and the people he knew did not belong to the same world.
In his mind, he recalled the records he had once seen in books—those forgotten histories, those sealed secrets.
And the "Second Salem" that appeared in that scene reminded him of the "Salem witch Trials" that once occurred in the United States, a persecution of Witches by ordinary people from 1692 to 1693.
Just as Moon was lost in thought, Yusef suddenly grabbed Moon's arm.
His voice pulled Moon back from his thoughts: "Hurry, Mr. White, we must hurry.
The inspection department is about to close, and you don't want to wait here until tomorrow, do you!?"
His tone carried a hint of impatience, seemingly urging Moon to hurry.
After Yusef finished speaking, he pulled Moon and quickly walked forward.
His steps were hurried and firm, as if he wanted to reach his destination as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, as Moon followed Yusef, the scene he was seeing became blurry again.
Chapter 74: Moon is captured
Yusef led Moon, shuttling through the huge, crowded tunnel.
His hard leather boots echoed crisply on the smooth flagstone floor, intertwining with the surrounding whispers, creating an indescribable sense of oppression, as if they had walked into some ancient ruin.
The two of them walked in silence, continuously moving forward.
Moon could feel that Yusef's heart also seemed to be growing tense; his steps became hurried, and his breathing grew heavy.
Yusef seemed to have a premonition that something bad was about to happen.
Soon, they arrived at the end of the tunnel, beside a wide pool.
The pool was crystal clear, glowing with a faint blue light, and its surface was like a mirror, reflecting the surrounding scenery.
In the center of the pool, there was also a fountain shining with silver light, from which not ordinary water but a liquid with magic energy was sprayed.
On both sides of the pool stood two Aurors, dressed in black robes and holding wands.
They were expressionless, with cold eyes, standing there motionless like two sculptures, emanating a suffocating aura.
"What are you doing?!"
Yusef, seeing the two suddenly appearing Aurors, showed a puzzled expression, and his tone became somewhat displeased.
He instinctively felt that the appearance of these two Aurors was by no means accidental, but part of some conspiracy.
However, the two Aurors ignored Yusef's questioning.
They remained expressionless, as if they hadn't heard Yusef's words.
They simply extended their right hands, pulled out two silver magic devices resembling handcuffs, and quickly walked towards Moon and Yusef.
Their movements were swift and precise, and almost instantly, they clasped the handcuffs onto Moon and Yusef's wrists.
The moment the handcuffs touched Moon's wrist, he clearly felt that the magic within him was rapidly draining away, as if being absorbed by the handcuffs.
He saw that the surface of the handcuffs was engraved with tiny magic runes, emitting an unsettling magicfluctuation.
Moon activated the System Scan, wanting to check the attributes of this magic device.
He had to figure out what these handcuffs were.
Target Name: magic Suppression Handcuffs
Talent Characteristics:
magic Extraction: Continuously absorbs the magic from the wearer's body.
magic Storage: Can store absorbed magic and reinforce it.
The attributes displayed on the system panel startled Moon slightly.
These handcuffs were indeed not ordinary magic devices; they could not only absorb his magic but also store the absorbed magic and reinforce themselves.
However, with the magic he currently possessed, no matter how much these handcuffs absorbed, they couldn't pose any threat to him.
They were no different from mere ornaments.
Yusef, feeling the cold touch on his wrist, finally realized the seriousness of the situation, and an angry expression appeared on his face.
He shouted at the two Aurors, "What exactly do you want to do?! Why are you arresting me?! I'm also an Auror from the Ministry of Magic! What you're doing is against regulations! I can sue you!"
His tone was filled with fury, and he wanted to break free from the handcuffs, but he found that the handcuffs seemed to possess powerful magic, and no matter how he struggled, he couldn't break free.
The two Aurors still gave no response.
They simply held Moon and Yusef firmly, like robots.
Just then, a familiar sound of footsteps came from behind them.
A figure in a pink suit slowly walked in front of them.
It was Dolores Umbridge; her round face was filled with triumph, and her lips held a hint of a false smile.
She presented a document she held to Yusef, and in a high-pitched voice, she said, "Mr. Scamander, please look at this document; I think you owe me a reasonable explanation."
Yusef's pupils suddenly contracted as he saw the contents of the document.
His face turned pale, and his already somewhat aged face twisted slightly with shock and anger.
"This… This is impossible! This is absolutely impossible!" Yusef said in an incredulous tone, his voice trembling slightly.
Pointing at the slanderous words on the document, his heart felt as if it had been pierced by a sharp blade, aching intensely.
"I was clearly going to investigate; how could I become the culprit who attacked Muggles?!" His tone was filled with despair.
He couldn't believe that he had fallen into such an absurd situation.
Umbridge heard Yusef's words, raised her eyebrows, and a false smile reappeared on her face.
Her tone was full of mockery: "Mr. Scamander, are you joking? The facts are right before your eyes; are you still trying to quibble? Why did you leave your colleagues and go to see Moon White alone? Everything you've done makes me highly suspicious!"
Her tone was sharp and venomous, as if she wanted to completely tear apart all of Yusef's dignity!
She didn't care whether her words were reasonable; she just wanted to use every available opportunity to suppress Dumbledore's supporters and solidify her position in the Ministry of Magic!
She wanted to utterly destroy those who dared to challenge her authority!
Moon looked at Umbridge, who resembled a pink toad, and he finally understood why she was so detestable.
This hypocritical and venomous personality was deeply ingrained, making one feel a genuine sense of disgust.
And he, too, made a decision in his heart: he would definitely give this pink toad a profound lesson and get his revenge!
Snap!
A faint cracking sound suddenly came from his wrist.
It was the sound of metal being squeezed to its limit.
Moon slightly lowered his head.
He saw that the originally rigid silver handcuffs were now inflating like a balloon.
He could clearly feel that the inside of the handcuffs was about to give way under the magic he was releasing!
"Huh?! What's going on?!"
Moon deliberately feigned surprise, and in a puzzled tone, he said, "Do these magic devices have a limit? I feel like it's suddenly starting to expand."
His voice, though not loud, was exceptionally clear, and his words instantly made Yusef and Umbridge widen their eyes.
They simultaneously looked at Moon's wrist, and expressions of horror appeared on their faces.
They watched in disbelief as the silver handcuffs, like an inflated balloon, and their hearts began to tremble.
They seemed to have a premonition of what was about to happen!
"This… How is this possible?! Stop it! Stop releasing magicnow!"
Umbridge shrieked, her voice filled with fear and unease.
She realized that she might be in trouble!
Chapter 75: Teaching Umbridge a Lesson
The two silver handcuffs, like inflated balloons, kept expanding.
The magic runes on their surface also began to twist and blur, emitting unsettling magical fluctuations.
The entire tunnel became unusually oppressive and dull due to the anomaly of the handcuffs.
Moon looked at the magical item in his hand, which was about to burst completely.
His lips curved slightly, revealing a cunning smile.
He would use this opportunity to make this self-righteous and disgusting pink toad pay the price she deserved.
He quickly mobilized the Time-Space Power within his body, applying a thin layer of magic protection to his skin.
He wanted to ensure that he would not suffer any harm in the upcoming explosion.
Moon slowly took a step, pretending to be innocent, and slowly raised the balloon-like handcuff.
His steps seemed slow, but in reality, they were unusually swift.
He was quietly approaching Umbridge.
"I don't know why this is happening either. Look, it seems like it's about to explode. Do you want to take a look?" Moon said to Umbridge, his tone calm, as if he was talking about a very ordinary thing.
A hint of playfulness also lingered at the corner of his mouth as he enjoyed Umbridge's terrified expression.
Umbridge looked at the silver handcuff in Moon's hand, which was like a ticking time bomb.
Her already corpulent body trembled violently.
Her face was filled with terror and unease.
She let out a shriek, and her body, like a startled rabbit, recoiled sharply.
She wanted to get as far away from Moon as possible.
She seemed to sense the breath of death slowly approaching her.
"Don't come any closer! Don't come any closer! You lunatic! Get that thing away from me!" Umbridge shrieked in a sharp, terrified voice.
Her round face twisted with fear.
At this moment, she had completely lost her former imperious dignity and arrogance.
She was just an ordinary person trembling in the face of death.
The two Aurors standing by, seeing this bizarre scene, had expressions of horror on their previously calm faces.
They could clearly feel the powerful magic contained within the handcuff.
That power made them feel very afraid.
They quickly raised their wands, casting one defensive magic after another around their bodies, hoping to protect themselves as much as possible.
But their bodies were stiff, and they seemed afraid to approach Moon, fearing they might be caught in the explosion.
Only Yusef was filled with worry.
His gaze was fixed on Moon.
Although he knew Moon was no ordinary person, he was still concerned for Moon's safety.
After all, he was the one who brought Moon here, and if Moon were to be harmed because of this, he would never forgive himself.
His lips quivered slightly, wanting to stop Moon, but he didn't know how to speak.
He knew that his current situation was also very dangerous, and he had no ability to change what was about to happen.
He could only pray silently, hoping that Moon would be safe.
Moon, however, seemed completely oblivious to everyone's emotions.
He was still smiling, and his calm steps had not stopped.
Like a hunter, he approached his prey step by step.
His eyes were filled with playfulness and anticipation.
He wanted Umbridge to pay the price for everything she had done.
He held the almost bursting silver handcuff in one hand, slowly approaching Umbridge.
His figure moved quickly across the stone slabs around the pool.
He was like a ghost, lingering around Umbridge, determined to make her suffer the consequences of her own actions!
Umbridge, like a headless fly, dodged frantically within the range she could move.
She shrieked while looking at the handcuff in Moon's hand with terrified eyes.
She seemed to want to escape, but her steps were as heavy as lead, making it difficult to move.
No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't get away from Moon.
Cough, cough, cough ~
A violent fit of coughing suddenly came from Yusef's arms, attracting his attention.
Yusef looked down and found that the cute Niffler in his arms seemed to have swallowed something by mistake.
It was stuck in its throat, struggling constantly, and its body trembled violently from discomfort.
Yusef's heart tightened.
He quickly held the Niffler in his hands.
Although he couldn't use magic now, he still knew some first aid methods for magical creatures.
He quickly pressed the Niffler's chest a few times with his fingers.
Its body suddenly jolted, and it spat out an empty crystal potion bottle from its mouth.
The potion bottle arced through the air, accurately flying into the gap between Moon and Umbridge.
It seemed to want to stop the chase between the two.
"Bang!"
A loud bang suddenly echoed at the entrance of the tunnel!
The silver handcuff, finally unable to withstand the powerful force, burst open completely like an inflated balloon!
Powerful magic erupted instantly like a volcanic eruption.
The immense impact force completely tore apart the surrounding stone slabs.
The flying fragments, like blades, shredded the air, emitting a chilling aura of death.
Moon, who was closest to the explosion, was unharmed.
Because before the explosion, he had already used his powerful Time-Space Power to completely distort the space around his skin.
The shockwave generated by the explosion could not penetrate that time-space barrier.
The magic protection he had cast was like an absolute domain, blocking all damage.
Umbridge, on the other hand, was not so lucky.
Her massive body was directly blown away by the aftershock of the explosion.
Her body, as if hit by a cannonball, slammed against the hard stone wall.
Her clothes were torn and tattered, and her carefully styled hair was blown into disarray.
Even the exaggerated pink bow on her head was blown to pieces, scattered on the surrounding ground.
She opened her mouth and let out a bloodcurdling scream.
Her body slumped to the ground like a pile of mud, completely losing the ability to move.
The two Aurors were also affected.
The defensive magic they had cast was shattered instantly like paper in the face of the powerful magic.
Their bodies were blown far away, tumbling on the ground, seemingly having lost consciousness.
Moon originally thought that everything was over, but just as he turned to leave, he suddenly felt a powerful gravitational pull tugging at his body.
He was involuntarily sucked towards the center of the explosion.
He saw that the potion bottle previously spat out by the Niffler collided with the force of the explosion, creating an energy point in the air.
It produced an unimaginable gravitational force, like a black hole.
Moon wanted to break free.
He wanted to control his body, but he found that the gravitational pull was simply too powerful.
Even with his powerful Time-Space Power, he could not resist this pull from an unknown force.
He could only watch as his body gradually approached the center of the collision.
He could clearly feel that this energy point seemed to contain some very strange power.
That power was trying to devour his magic!
Chapter 76: Traveling Through Time and Space
The silver energy point, like an ever-expanding black hole, began to grow stronger after absorbing Moon's massive magic power.
Its volume also increased at a visible rate, expanding from an initial small dot to a cavity about half a meter in diameter.
The edges of the cavity emitted a brilliant starlight, a beauty that was incredibly shocking yet contained a terrifying power.
That powerful suction force, emanating from the cavity like a giant vortex, sought to completely engulf Moon.
Moon could feel his body being ruthlessly pulled by that suction force.
Moon also tried to use Time-Space Power; he wanted to use Time-Space Magic to escape the powerful suction, but he found that his magic power had seemingly vanished at that moment, making it impossible to cast any magic.
His recently recovered magic power was once again completely drained.
His body began to fly uncontrollably towards the cavity.
He reached out, wanting to grasp something, but could only feel his fingertips passing through empty space.
Everything seemed so powerless.
Just as he was about to be sucked into the cavity, he suddenly realized that, apart from himself, everyone and everything around him had frozen, as if a pause button had been pressed.
Their bodies remained in their previous postures, without any change.
The fragments scattered on the ground also quietly floated in mid-air.
Even the two Aurors who had been thrown back by the shockwave lay motionless on the ground like sculptures.
Even the pained expressions on their faces were frozen in that instant.
Only he could still move freely.
He could clearly feel that this power was targeting him!
It seemed destined to swallow him into that unknown space.
His body, as if weightless, flew into the silver-glowing cavity.
His figure, like a black dot, instantly disappeared.
And the black hole-like cavity slowly closed as Moonvanished.
Everything around them returned to calm, as if nothing had happened.
Everyone present was utterly stunned by what had just occurred.
Their eyes were wide, and their faces were filled with disbelief.
They couldn't understand what had just happened or why Moon had suddenly disappeared without a trace.
Their brains, seemingly overwhelmed by shock, went blank, and they lost the ability to think.
Yusef, looking at the empty entrance, was filled with despair.
He had lost Moon, and what he would face was the Ministry of Magic's ruthless punishment.
Umbridge, her plump face also blank, couldn't comprehend why things had turned out this way.
She had clearly controlled everything, holding Moon and Yusef firmly in her grasp, so why had everything spiraled completely out of control in an instant?
— — Dividing Line — —
Moon only felt darkness before his eyes, and his body felt as if it were being torn apart, as if he had traversed an incredibly long tunnel.
He could feel everything around him constantly spinning and deforming, and countless light and shadows flashed rapidly before his eyes.
His consciousness, like torn pieces of paper, became fragmented.
After an unknown period, when Moon opened his eyes again, he found himself in an unfamiliar street.
The surrounding buildings were full of the marks of time, and several very old-fashioned cars were parked along the roads.
The style and design of the cars were completely different from what he knew.
The pedestrians on the street were also dressed in a very retro style; they wore loose suits and old-fashioned hats, looking like a scene from an old movie.
He endured the discomfort in his body and struggled to sit up.
His gaze slowly scanned everything around him.
He could clearly feel that where he was was definitely not the world he was familiar with.
His body was still very weak, his magic power completely depleted, and his arm trembled slightly from the pain.
But he still forced himself to calm down.
He knew he had to figure out what was going on as soon as possible.
Looking around, he noticed a group of people not far away, gathered together, seemingly listening to someone giving a speech.
He could vaguely hear a high-pitched voice coming from the crowd, a voice full of incitement and persuasion.
Moon, propping up his body, walked over.
He squeezed to the outer edge of the crowd and looked down at a discarded newspaper scattered on the ground not far away.
His gaze lingered on the date of the newspaper.
A prominent line of numbers clearly caught Moon's eye.
1926? New York?
Moon's heart suddenly trembled.
He finally understood where he was!
He had actually traveled through time and space, from London in 1991 to New York in 1926!
He was completely shocked!
"How did I get here?! Why did this happen?!"
His heart was in turmoil; he could feel that everything he had anticipated had gone awry, and what he had to face was far more complex than he had imagined.
He clenched his fists tightly, trying to calm himself down.
He had to quickly figure out why he had traveled to New York in 1926 and how he could return to 1991.
He began to carefully recall everything that had happened before.
He remembered that he was attracted by an unknown force, and that force came from the collision of the strange bottle and magic power!
And that bottle, and the empty bottle he had previously given to the centaur tribe, which contained the holy dragon potion, were very similar in material.
But he could be sure that these two bottles were definitely not the same one.
The holy dragon potion, which could double his magicpower, was still kept by Snape, and it was impossible for it to appear at the entrance of the Ministry of Magic.
And the cavity that absorbed him appeared after absorbing his magic power.
So that bottle, combined with his Time-Space Magicpower, was the real reason he traveled through time and space!
Thinking of this, he looked down and around, wanting to find the trace of the potion bottle.
Maybe the bottle had come with him.
But after searching for a long time, he found nothing!
Suddenly, someone spoke a familiar phrase.
"They lurk in our cities, they use magic to destroy everything we have, they hide themselves, and in the darkness, they take our lives, they use magic to drive those ignorant fools, we must fight! Fight for our faith! Join us, the Second Salem!"
Moon looked up at the lady giving the speech, realizing that she was the one who had appeared in his Time Perception vision.
He carefully looked around and confirmed that this was indeed the place.
Chapter 77 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Moon stood on the streets of 1926 New York.
He could clearly feel that he was in a completely unfamiliar era, and everything around him was filled with a retro atmosphere.
He looked around, and after confirming that there was nothing unusual, he slowly closed his eyes and opened the system interface.
He needed to know what his current situation was; his magic seemed to be running low.
Host Information:
Name: Moon White
System Level: 1
Age: 12 years old
magic Power: 13 (growing)
Talents: Alchemy, Space-time Manipulation, Infinite Magic Power, Spell Enhancement
Duplicate Talent Count: 0
Spells Mastered:
Levitation Charm (Space-time Variation)
Alohomora (Space-time Variation)
Lumos (Space-time Variation)
Repairing Charm (Space-time Variation)
Stunning Spell (Space-time Variation)
Petrificus Totalus (Space-time Variation)
Invisibility Charm (Space-time Variation)
Accio (Space-time Variation)
Sectumsempra (Space-time Variation)
Vulnera Sanentur (Space-time Variation)
Wealth:
Account Balance: 35000 Galleons.
Current Task: Check in at the Ministry of Magic for ten minutes (High Difficulty Task)
Reward: Blue Duplication Count x1
Skill List:
Time Perception (Level 10)
Skill Name: Time Perception
Skill Level: 10 (Future one hour later)
Skill Effect: Has a faint perception of the flow of time, can predict impending events in a short period, effect enhances with skill level.
When Moon saw the pitiful magic power value on the system panel, his heart sank.
His original hundreds of thousands of magic power points had vanished completely like a breached dam, leaving only a meager dozen or so magic power points.
He couldn't even cast the simplest "Lumos," which made him feel incredibly helpless.
This space-time travel had consumed a large amount of his magic power.
He had originally thought that the magic power in his body had reached an unimaginable level, but he didn't expect to return to square one after an accident.
He still needed to continue working hard!
He tightly clasped his hands, and his heart began to grow more vigilant.
He had to be more careful to survive in this unfamiliar space-time.
However, he quickly adjusted his mindset, as the "Infinite Magic Power" characteristic had already merged with him, without any adverse effects.
To restore his magic power to its previous state would only take a little over ten days.
And now, the most important thing for him was to find the potion bottle that had brought him to this era.
He wanted to know what that thing was, to possess such powerful magic!
He also had to find a way back to his own world; he didn't want to stay in this era forever; the orphanage still needed him!
He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.
He needed to organize his thoughts.
Moon's gaze was suddenly drawn to a building not far away.
It was a magnificent bank, and a diverse group of people had gathered at its entrance, seemingly waiting for something.
He could feel a familiar aura within that bank.
He carefully distinguished it, and his eyes suddenly landed on an inconspicuous corner.
There was a black, fluffy creature constantly squirming, secretly taking coins from a beggar's hat.
He immediately recognized what it was!
It was a Niffler!
His heart trembled slightly.
The potion bottle that collided with the magic explosion was on the Niffler!
He hadn't known where to look for that mysterious potion bottle, but he didn't expect to find it so easily, without even searching for it!
"It seems even the heavens are helping me!" Moon thought to himself, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Just as Moon was about to approach the Niffler, his gaze landed on a young man standing at the bank entrance, constantly looking around.
The man was tall and slender, with light brown hair that glowed softly in the sunlight.
His face was somewhat pale, and he seemed a bit shy and introverted.
In his hand, he held a heavy-looking briefcase, its surface covered in scratches and stains, as if it had been used for a very long time.
When Moon saw the man's attire, his heart trembled again.
He immediately recognized the person's identity: it was Newt Scamander!
The author of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," and the greatest Magizoologist in the Wizarding world.
He immediately understood that his current timeline was 1926 New York, United States, and everything he was seeing was the opening scene of the movie "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them."
He never imagined that he would, by an unexpected turn of events, end up here.
He forced himself to calm down, and his mind quickly reviewed all the plot details of the movie.
The film tells the story of how Muggle resistance to Wizards reached its peak in 1926.
Newt, who studies fantastic magic creatures, came to New York for a Thunderbird, accidentally swapped cases with the Muggle Jacob, causing the magical creatures in Newt's case to escape.
He also met Tina Goldstein, Newt's other half.
Together, they experienced the rampage of an Obscurusand captured the culprit who triggered the rampage, the first Dark Lord, Grindelwald.
Finally, with the venom of a Swooping Evil and the assistance of the Thunderbird, they cast a Memory Charmon the entire New York City.
Moon felt that since he was already here, he could use this opportunity to gain more benefits for himself.
He had to contact Newt as soon as possible, as he had more than just one Niffler, and his knowledge of fantastic beasts was also very useful, paving the way for his future adventures.
Just then, the Niffler, as if it had spotted some precious treasure, suddenly ran quickly from the bank entrance into the bank.
Newt also noticed the Niffler and walked into the bank with his case.
At this moment, Moon turned his gaze to another young man standing nearby.
The man was dressed in simple clothes, holding a stack of flyers, which he was distributing to passersby.
His face was very pale, with a faint sadness, and his eyes were filled with confusion.
His demeanor was somewhat gloomy, giving people a very oppressive feeling.
Moon immediately recognized him.
It was Credence Barebone, an "Obscurus" with immense power yet a very tragic fate!
A hint of complexity flashed in Moon's eyes.
He knew that Credence's background was very pitiful; he just wanted to find his family and a warm home.
However, his destiny was filled with tragedy, and the power he possessed also made him a dangerous individual coveted by various forces.
Moon hesitated repeatedly, then finally took out a pen and paper, wrote a message, crumpled it into a ball, and secretly slipped it into Credence's pocket.
Chapter 78 The Strongest Muggle
Having finished everything, Moon quickened his pace, rushing swiftly through the bank's main entrance.
He had to get away from Credence as soon as possible.
This was not only due to his apprehension of the Obscuruswithin Credence, but also Grindelwald.
At this stage, Grindelwald was recruiting Credence to use against Dumbledore.
The small amount of magic within Moon was completely insufficient.
All he could do now was to utilize everything he knew to protect himself and await the recovery of his magic.
After entering the bank, Moon quickly scanned his surroundings.
He found that the interior of the bank was very spacious and bright, with ornate decorations and an impressive layout that filled the building with an air of opulence.
In the center of the hall, several bank employees in suits were processing various transactions with smiles on their faces.
In the corners of the hall, some well-dressed guests in suits gathered in small groups, conversing in low voices, seemingly discussing important matters.
Just as Moon was observing his surroundings, a tall, elegant, and very competent-looking bank manager approached him.
His face bore a professional smile, and his tone was very polite: "Little friend, do you need any help? Our bank can provide you with any assistance."
Moon looked at the polite bank manager before him.
He could feel that every gesture of the man exuded confidence and elegance.
He knew that such a person was by no means ordinary.
He replied in his most polite tone: "Hello, Uncle! I'm here to find my uncle; he arranged to meet me here today, and he should have arrived already."
He disguised himself as an ordinary child, aiming to minimize his presence as much as possible.
The bank manager's face showed a puzzled expression upon hearing Moon's words.
He carefully scrutinized Moon's attire.
Although Moon's clothes looked very peculiar, they were exquisitely tailored and made of fine fabric.
These were likely custom-made styles that only high-end clients would choose.
The child before him was certainly no ordinary child, perhaps the offspring of a powerful family or executive.
However, no important clients were expected today.
"Little friend, may I ask your uncle's name? Our bank's VIP rooms are not booked today, and I'd like to help you confirm," he said in a gentle tone, not fully revealing his true thoughts.
Moon saw the bank manager's slightly cautious attitude and smiled inwardly.
He knew that the other party thought he was the child of an important person.
He couldn't continue to be entangled with the bank manager; he had to find Newt as soon as possible to use the Niffler to help him find the potion bottle.
He cast his gaze towards the corner of the bank lobby.
There, he saw a short, stout man in a shabby suit, staring blankly at a silver Occamy egg.
"He's over there! He's my uncle!" Moon said in a childish voice.
He pointed his hand towards the somewhat foolish-looking Jacob.
He waved at Jacob and shouted loudly: "Uncle Jacob! I'm here!"
Jacob heard someone calling his name.
He quickly looked up towards the direction of the voice.
A hint of confusion appeared on his face.
He looked at the unfamiliar boy running towards him.
He simply couldn't understand when he had acquired such a young nephew.
And the bank manager, seeing the direction Moon pointed, his expression subtly changed, and a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.
He looked at Jacob's cheap suit and ordinary appearance.
He instantly lost interest in Moon.
He said in a somewhat perfunctory tone: "Oh, I see. Since your uncle has arrived, I won't bother you anymore."
With that, he turned and left.
He no longer paid attention to Moon, but continued to patrol the lobby, looking for other more valuable clients.
Moon watched the bank manager's retreating back and sighed inwardly.
He knew that the rules of this world were so realistic.
Only powerful strength could command everyone's respect.
Moon ran to Jacob's side, sat down beside him with familiarity, and picked up the Occamy egg in his hand, caressing it gently.
"Hello, Jacob!" Moon said to Jacob in a childish voice.
Jacob looked at the unfamiliar boy before him, his face full of confusion.
His blue eyes were also filled with bewilderment.
He asked in an uncertain tone: "Little friend, have you mistaken me for someone else? I don't know you at all! I don't have such a young child in my family either."
His tone carried a hint of confusion, as if he completely couldn't understand what was happening before him.
He also didn't know why he suddenly had such a young nephew.
Moon, however, ignored Jacob's confusion, his face full of mystery.
He put the Occamy egg back into Jacob's pocket and said with a slight smile: "Jacob, you don't need to know me, just know that I know your future."
"Also, later, when you go to apply for a loan, you will definitely fail, but don't worry, I can help you."
His tone carried a hint of certainty.
He wanted Jacob to believe everything he said, and he also wanted Jacob to understand that he was not an ordinary child.
After speaking, he no longer paid attention to the dumbfounded Jacob, and got up, walking towards the bank's main entrance.
His figure quickly disappeared into the crowd.
Jacob, meanwhile, sat there dazed.
He looked at the silver Occamy egg in his pocket, his face filled with confusion and bewilderment.
He couldn't fully understand what had just happened.
He only felt as if he were dreaming, and the child who had suddenly appeared made him feel even more mysterious.
Just then, a bank employee walked up to Jacob.
His face bore a professional smile, and his tone was very polite: "Mr. Jacob, are you still applying for a loan? If so, please follow me."
Jacob then came back to his senses.
He touched the Occamy egg in his pocket, his eyes filled with unease.
He wanted to say something, but in the end, he said nothing.
He could only silently stand up and follow the bank employee's footsteps, walking into the bank.
And Moon also disappeared outside the bank's main entrance.
He scanned his surroundings, beginning to wait for Newtand Jacob to emerge after their commotion in the bank.
Chapter 79 Approaching Jacob
Moon stood on a New York street, his silvery-white eyes gleaming with a strange light under the sun.
He looked around, sensing the unfamiliar atmosphere of the era; old cars constantly shuttled through the streets, making creaking sounds, and pedestrians dressed in various styles, like a black and white film, hurried by, painting the entire street with a retro hue.
The world he was in now was vastly different from the 1991 he knew, and his previous life.
The technology here didn't seem to have reached its peak yet; everything appeared very primitive and backward, but he could feel the vitality and vigor contained within this world—a kind of renewed life that emerged after experiencing war.
In this unfamiliar environment, he had to act cautiously to ensure his plan proceeded smoothly.
The reason he wasn't in a hurry to find Newt was because he knew Newt was an extremely introverted person, even somewhat autistic.
He had his own unique way of thinking, making it difficult to establish effective communication with others.
Wanting him to help voluntarily was almost impossible.
If Moon went directly to Newt, he would likely be rejected.
He needed a more subtle approach to get Newt to help him, and Jacob was the most crucial link in his plan.
He needed to wait, wait for Jacob to accidentally pick up Newt's wrong suitcase, waiting for the opportunity to arrive.
As long as the timing was right, he could naturally join their team and gain Newt's trust to achieve his goal.
As he wandered the streets, he silently sensed the Magic Power within him.
In less than an hour, with the boost of his Infinite Magic Power trait, his Magic Power value had surpassed the thousand mark, reaching 1384, and was still increasing at an astonishing rate.
The strength he now possessed was enough to handle most crises, but his wand had been confiscated before he traveled through time, and he hadn't learned wandless casting.
Now, he could only use Time-Space Power and Alchemy, so he still needed to be cautious.
Only then could he better protect himself in this turbulent era.
Ding ding ding ~
A piercing alarm sound broke the tranquility of the bank lobby.
The alarm, like sharp claws, tore through the air and instantly caught everyone's attention.
The crowd, who had been calmly queuing, scattered like startled ants, screaming and pushing, trying to escape the bank as quickly as possible.
Meanwhile, the bank's security guards, armed with weapons, tried to maintain order and control the chaotic situation.
Moon knew that Newt and Jacob had entered the bank vault and had been discovered.
Next, they would have a chase!
The opportunity he had been waiting for had finally arrived!
Moon hid among the crowd.
He used Time-Space Power to cast a protective film around his body.
He wanted to ensure he wouldn't be swept away by the crowd.
He had to follow Jacob closely to have a chance to join their team.
Soon, he saw a portly man in a somewhat worn suit—it was Jacob.
He was carrying a large suitcase and frantically ran out of the alley next to the bank.
Despite his corpulence, his running speed was remarkably swift, and his physical fitness was clearly much stronger than that of ordinary people.
He truly was a formidable individual who had returned unscathed from the Battle of Verdun.
Moon saw Jacob's figure, a faint smile gracing his lips.
He softly said, "It's my turn to enter the stage!"
He cast a time acceleration spell on himself, ensuring he could keep up with Jacob without being noticed by him.
Moon leisurely followed closely behind Jacob.
He watched Jacob run into a secluded alley and then enter a dilapidated house.
Moon followed Jacob into the house.
Jacob quickly ran back to his rented room, closing the old door tightly.
He leaned against the door, panting heavily, wiping the sweat from his forehead.
His face was filled with lingering fear; he had almost been caught by the bank's security guards.
He looked up at the empty room and muttered to himself, "That was too close! How could something like this happen!"
Newt had just Apparated him into the vault and then Apparated him out of the bank while they were surrounded by security, making it all feel very unreal.
Just then, he suddenly heard a clear voice from behind him.
"Jacob, hello, I'm here again."
Jacob spun around and saw a familiar figure sitting on his bed.
It was a strange boy he had just seen at the bank.
His heart skipped a beat, and a look of terror appeared on his face.
He pointed at Moon and stammered, "You...you...how did you get in?! I clearly locked the door! I didn't even see you come in!"
His voice was trembling, feeling as if he had encountered something eerie.
He gripped the doorknob tightly, ready to flee the place at any moment.
Moon looked at Jacob's terrified expression and smiled slightly.
He stepped down from the bed and said in a polite yet serious tone, "Mr. Jacob, please allow me to formally introduce myself.
My name is Moon White, and I am a first-year student at Hogwarts.
I am very pleased to meet you, Mr. Jacob, the most powerful Muggle in this world."
He deliberately emphasized the words "Hogwarts" and "Muggle."
He wanted Jacob to know that he was no ordinary person, and not as simple as he perceived him to be!
Upon hearing Moon's introduction, Jacob's brain instantly plunged into confusion, his mind seemingly overwhelmed with countless questions.
He widened his eyes and asked in a completely incomprehensible tone, "Hogwarts? What kind of school is that? And what's the strongest Muggle? Do I even know you? What's wrong with me?!"
His tone was filled with bewilderment, unable to comprehend anything he was hearing.
His brain was completely unable to process so much information.
He looked at Moon as if he were seeing a monster from another dimension, his heart filled with fear and unease.
He seemed to have forgotten that he was also a soldier who had seen and experienced the Battle of Verdun, and possessed strong combat abilities.
Moon, however, remained calmly standing there, a faint smile on his face.
He greatly admired Jacob.
Despite being a Muggle with no Magic Power, he dared to raise a useless wand against the first generation Dark Lord, Grindelwald, for the sake of his beloved.
He even endured Grindelwald's Cruciatus Curse without any lingering side effects.
Netizens in his previous life jokingly called him the 'Chosen Muggle'.
He even endured Grindelwald's Cruciatus Curse without any lingering side effects, earning him the nickname 'Chosen Muggle' from netizens in his previous life.
Chapter 80: Motla Rat
"Thump! Thump!"
A series of dull thuds suddenly echoed in Jacob's small and simple apartment.
The sound, like a heavy hammer, struck Jacob's heart, breaking the already tense atmosphere.
Jacob quickly lowered his head, his plump hands instinctively clutching the briefcase he held.
He could feel something inside the heavy briefcase struggling incessantly.
The faint vibrations continuously hit the inside of the case, as if trying to break free.
His already pale face became even more ashen, his breathing quickened, and his body began to tremble slightly.
He felt that whatever was in the case couldn't be good, and his inner unease reached its peak.
He quickly and gently placed the case on the bed, his movements so careful, as if afraid of waking some monster inside.
He then retreated, pressing his body against the wall, extending his hands to shield Moon behind him, wanting to protect the little boy he had just met.
Moon observed Jacob's actions, his heart stirring slightly.
He could clearly feel Jacob's kind heart; even in such a dangerous situation, he still chose to protect others.
The image of his plump body shielding him filled Moon's heart with immense warmth.
Jacob was indeed as described in the original work: a Muggle full of courage and responsibility!
He secretly sighed to himself, no wonder QueenieGoldstein, who was born with Legilimency, was so enamored with Jacob, even joining Grindelwald's faction for him.
Perhaps this was Jacob's unique charm, a kindness and innocence that transcended everything, capable of attracting everyone's gaze and infecting everyone's soul.
"Click! Click!"
Two faint unlocking sounds rang out almost simultaneously in the room.
Jacob's breathing became even more rapid, his body tensed up, staring intently at the briefcase on the bed.
His eyes were filled with vigilance and fear.
He could clearly feel the uneasy aura intensifying, and he knew that whatever was in the briefcase was about to come out!
"Bang!"
The briefcase was suddenly forced open by a powerful force.
Its sturdy wooden panels were Diffindo by the strong impact, and fragments scattered across the entire room.
Immediately after, a fleshy pink creature burst out of the briefcase.
Its body was like a groundhog, and its sharp teeth and wild eyes made it look extremely dangerous.
It opened its mouth, revealing its sharp fangs, and lunged directly towards Jacob.
Jacob saw the fleshy pink creature pouncing on him.
He instinctively wanted to dodge but then remembered Moon behind him and stopped, raising his hands, ready to control the creature.
Just then, the pink groundhog pouncing on Jacob suddenly froze in mid-air.
Its originally fierce figure was instantly suspended in the air.
Its limbs were stiffly extended, its teeth clearly visible in its mouth, and its wild eyes stared ahead.
Immediately after, several blurry, invisible figures, like arrows shot from a bow, rushed out of the briefcase.
They directly smashed through the room's ceiling and created a huge hole in Jacob's wall.
Shattered stones flew everywhere, leaving the scene in a mess.
And those flying stones, just as they were about to hit Jacob and Moon, also mysteriously stopped in mid-air, as if frozen by some force.
They floated there silently, not falling further.
Jacob looked at the bizarre scene before him, his mind blank.
He stared blankly at the stones suspended in mid-air, then at the pink groundhog frozen in the air.
He felt his worldview completely collapse!
His heart was filled with fear and confusion.
He couldn't understand what was happening.
He slowly turned his head, his gaze falling on Moonstanding beside him.
He asked in a trembling voice, "What... what... what exactly is going on? Little friend... are these... are these all your doing?"
His tone was full of bewilderment, as if he wanted an answer from Moon, yet he was also afraid of getting a truth he couldn't accept.
Moon looked at Jacob's shocked expression, knowing that Jacob must be very confused right now.
He pointed to the groundhog frozen in the air, then to the stones suspended in mid-air, and said calmly, "Yes, Jacob, I did all of this."
He did not hide his abilities; Jacob's kindness needed to be respected.
He gently raised his hand and, with a light wave towards the stones suspended in mid-air, they instantly fell to the ground, making a "thump-thump" sound, pulling Jacobback from his shock.
He pointed his finger at the Murtlap frozen in mid-air, his tone carrying a hint of seriousness and a touch of warning: "And that pink groundhog is a magic creature called a Murtlap. It's very aggressive. If it bites you, your backside will shoot out fireworks for 48 hours. You wouldn't want to become a monster with fireworks coming out of your backside, would you!"
Moon's words carried a hint of teasing; he wanted to ease Jacob's fear.
Upon hearing Moon's explanation, Jacob's face instantly turned even paler.
He quickly jumped a few steps away, hiding in a corner, his hands constantly fumbling behind him, as if checking that he hadn't been bitten by the pink groundhog.
He asked in a trembling voice, "magic creature? No... no! This must be a nightmare! This is absolutely impossible!!"
He shook his head repeatedly, trying to deny it all.
Moon sighed softly, knowing that it would take a long process for a Muggle to accept all of this.
He looked at the now dilapidated house, then glanced at the Murtlap still frozen in place.
He slowly walked over to Jacob, found the only undamaged stool in the room, and gestured for Jacob to sit down.
He said in a calm and low voice:
"Jacob, I know you might not be able to accept all of this right now, but everything I'm saying is true. I am a Wizard, and the case you're holding belongs to another Wizard. He's a magizoologist named Newt Scamander. You picked up his case by mistake, and this case is filled with all sorts of fantastic magic creatures."
He pointed to the Murtlap still on the ground, frozen, and continued calmly, "And this Murtlap is one of them!"
Jacob looked at Moon, his plump body trembling slightly.
He knew that everything Moon said was true.
He couldn't deceive his inner feelings, nor could he deny everything he saw.
His firmly held worldview seemed to be in chaos at this moment.
His eyes were filled with confusion.
He muttered to himself, "Wizard... fantastic magic creatures... I... I must be dreaming..."