Just then.
A shrill cry erupted from among the Aurors:
"Merlin's socks! What in the world happened?!"
The Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge, shoved his way past the Aurors, staring in dumbfounded shock at the scene before him.
Splintered wooden fences, mangled cars, and flickering streetlights.
And all of this right in front of hundreds of Muggles!
Minister Fudge felt his breath hitch in his throat, nearly causing him to faint.
...Originally, Sirius Black's prison break and escape had already been enough to give him a massive headache.
And now this entire mess...
Minister Fudge rubbed his face in despair, his large dark circles impossible to hide even in the dim night, accentuating his haggard expression.
Just over ten minutes ago.
Reports of illegal magic use had flooded into the Ministry like snowflakes.
And the perpetrators of this incident?
One was panicking on the spot, while the other calmly toyed with his wand.
He even cast a "Scourgify" on himself right in front of all the Aurors.
His brazen attitude made it seem as if the law prohibiting underage wizards from casting spells during the holidays had been abolished.
It's Ethan Vincent again!!!
Minister Fudge trembled with rage.
At the same time, a deep sense of fear and apprehension welled up inside him.
He had actually knocked out Professor Lupin, the supervisor he had sent...
This was clearly a blatant threat aimed at him!
Something along the lines of, "You're next"?
Fudge shivered.
Ethan's image seemed to grow more profound and terrifying in his mind.
...However.
This time, no matter what, Ethan Vincent had severely violated the law!
All that awaited Ethan was an undeniable expulsion—Ethan: "So, you've come to commend us, haven't you, Minister Fudge?"
Fudge: "Aha! I finally caught you! You inherently evil brat—huh?"
Minister Fudge was stunned.
He suspected he had misheard.
...Commend? Are you kidding me?!
Ethan tilted his head and said naturally:
"Of course, it's because we successfully prevented a werewolf attack."
Ethan pointed to the unconscious Lupin on the ground.
"I went to great lengths to turn the transformed professor back into a human."
"Otherwise, at your response speed, Privet Drive would already be hosting a 'Werewolf Birthday Party' by now."
Pfft, lies.
Upon hearing this.
The Aurors' faces immediately became a kaleidoscope of expressions.
Muttering things like, "We were already very fast, okay?" "It's always been this speed." "Why don't you look for your own reasons?"
Minister Fudge snorted.
Looking at Ethan as if he were an incorrigible lunatic.
"I didn't even know there was a way to turn a werewolf back into a human on a full moon night!"
"Even the latest improved Wolfsbane Potion only allows werewolves to remain calm on a full moon night."
"Though, I don't think it's necessary."
Saying that.
Fudge glanced at Lupin on the ground with disgust.
Upon hearing this.
Ethan raised an eyebrow.
Staring intently at Minister Fudge, he muttered:
"Pushing a neutral force to the opposing side with your own hands, this Minister for Magic is truly incompetent...."
"What?"
Hearing Ethan's words, Fudge was dumbfounded.
Pointing at Ethan, he shouted in shock and anger:
"Aurors! Get, get that insolent brat for me—"
Ethan's eyes grew cold, and his wand shimmered with flowing colors.
If the Ministry of Magic was so ungrateful and oppressive.
He wouldn't mind rectifying it ahead of schedule.
Just as the atmosphere was about to erupt.
An old yet powerful voice suddenly rang out:
"Is the Ministry of Magic going to take students away without the headmaster's consent again?"
Ethan's eyes flickered slightly, and he lowered his wand.
Ah, what a pity.
From among the retreating Aurors.
Hogwarts's headmaster—Albus Dumbledore—walked out!
Extremely authoritative, he instantly took control of the situation upon his appearance!
...How impressive.
Ethan stared at the grandly appearing old Dumbledore, filled with envy.
Given time.
He too would become such a presence, where just a glance or a name would make others too scared to utter a sound!
"If I could come up with a magic that could 100% cure and completely reverse werewolves, maybe I could make a name for myself in the wizarding world...."
Ethan thought.
On the other side.
Upon seeing Headmaster Dumbledore arrive.
Minister Fudge's arrogance immediately deflated.
He instinctively forced a fawning smile: "Headmaster Dumbledore, I was just about to tell you—" However.
Dumbledore ignored him, striding past him.
He knelt beside Professor Lupin, examining him eagerly and meticulously.
Minister Fudge froze awkwardly, his face alternating between green and pale.
Finally, he gnashed his teeth in resentment and fell silent.
After checking that Lupin's magic had indeed fluctuated violently a short while ago.
A hint of surprise flashed in Dumbledore's eyes.
He looked up at Ethan.
Gradually revealing a look of incredulous delight!
"Did you really... restore Professor Lupin from a werewolf to a human just now?"
"Merlin, this, this is truly incredible! No wizard has ever been able to do this in centuries...!"
Dumbledore composed himself.
He stood up and bent down.
His tone serious, even pleading, he asked:
"Mr. Vincent, would you be willing to share this magic with me?"
"It won't be free. I guarantee, in the name of the headmaster, that you will receive something of equal value."
?!
The Aurors and Minister Fudge's eyes widened.
Their eyeballs nearly popped out!
The esteemed Headmaster Dumbledore, the greatest white wizard of this century.
Was actually "humbling himself" to a young boy!
What, what was Ethan Vincent's background?
...Could he be Grindelwald's son?!
Ethan thought for a moment and said, "I can only sell you the personal usage rights. And it's an installment loan, paid in three installments."
Dumbledore: ???
What in the world?
Personal usage rights? Installment loan?
As a native wizard, Dumbledore was bewildered.
Among the Aurors.
Someone of Muggle descent twitched at the corner of his mouth.
Couldn't hold back.
Finally, after Ethan's explanation,
Dumbledore understood.
It meant that only he could learn and use it, and he couldn't teach it to others.
And he had to fulfill Ethan's three requests in installments.
It seemed he was being treated like a genie's lamp.
Dumbledore smiled, feeling his palms itch.
He wanted to hit a child.
Ethan looked up and said sincerely:
"I'm worried about improper use by others; what if something goes wrong?"
Most importantly.
If the news that werewolves could be cured leaked out prematurely.
Then it wouldn't achieve the ultimate trump card effect!
It was like striving for an exam.
But after the exam, when the holiday actually arrived, he was too tired to move.
Ethan: "After all... this contains powerful ancient magic."
Upon hearing those four words.
Dumbledore froze.
He quickly glanced at Minister Fudge.
Seeing him still standing there like a dazed pig.
He breathed a slight sigh of relief.
He withdrew his gaze.
Looking down at Ethan with gravity and scrutiny.
...But in just half a summer, Ethan had somehow acquired ancient magic.
So by the end of this semester, Ethan would surely bring something big to the wizarding world!!
The thought of Ethan's unpredictable and unstoppable tricks.
Gave Dumbledore a headache.
But—he couldn't refuse.
"Alright, I agree to your terms, Mr. Vincent."
"Deal!"
A brilliant smile immediately spread across Ethan's face.
Yes!
Learning magic from Mr. Black, then reselling it to others.
Second-hand sales, I am the sole middleman.
Raking in the profits!!
Ethan: "I'll organize the spell for you when I get back; some of the runes need to be orally explained in person."
Dumbledore nodded: "No problem."
"So, have you decided on your first request?"
Ethan thought for a moment and said:
"I want the goblins' ancient alchemy technology. Preferably from 1612, during the height of the goblin rebellion."
In order to obtain better, more powerful ancient magic.
He was bound to return to the past.
At that time, as Miss Black said, he would probably have to face the goblin leader, Ranrok.
That's right.
Your skill is very powerful, you've maxed out the alchemy tech tree.
—But I have a time-travel cheat!
I'll directly analyze your technology from the future!
Let you see what it means to be an overwhelmingly powerful outsider!
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