The Bard of Hogwarts

Chapter 120 Every journey has an end.

The room in the tavern.

The oil lamp on the table was lit again, along with two old, yellowed books.

"The ritual magic for resurrection... Time reversal!"

Ino looked at the two books on the table with a sigh.

This feels like... like buying a lottery ticket just to get some change, only to find out you've won a jackpot of ten million pounds.

This sense of surprise still leaves him somewhat dazed, incredulous, and even a little unreal.

The two books, one about time and the other about resurrection, complement each other.

Putting the resurrection aside for the moment, what truly surprised him was the book about time, even though its contents were obscure and difficult to understand, and even required some dazzling auxiliary rituals.

But its effect is something no one can refuse: rewinding time! This rewinding isn't the kind that makes the entire world rewind.

Its effect is limited to the caster.

For example, if someone uses this magic at age 70 and travels back 50 years, after the magic ends, they will regain their youth and become 20 years old again...

What does this mean? This effect seems to have surpassed that of the Philosopher's Stone, achieving immortality and eternal youth in a certain sense.

Similarly, this probably explains why the old witch has been hidden for so many years without anyone paying attention to her.

Just as Olivia had finished setting up the ritual and was preparing to resurrect her lover, the exorcism team appeared out of nowhere.

This silly, clumsy princess seems completely unaware of how important these two books are to some people.

Even Emily's father, a dignified priest and elite exorcist, preferred to live a secluded life and die in Clyne.

"Is this the main character...?"

Ino murmured, gazing at the dark sky outside the window.

Although the experience was fraught with difficulties, even near-death experiences, the corresponding gains were enormous.

At that moment, he even began to vaguely like this feeling.

Being the protagonist is more exhilarating than drinking Felix Felicis. Because in the story, no matter what you do, the protagonist just won't die; on the contrary, he'll reap abundant rewards.

……

In the early morning, Shangke Town was shrouded in a thin layer of morning mist.

It was as if a powerful wizard had released a misty cloud, draping this village, which stood on the ancient trade route, in a light veil.

Outside the town, in the square where horse-drawn carriages are parked.

After a night's rest, the hardworking merchants were now directing their companions to transfer the goods piece by piece onto the carriages.

It seems like a cycle; after they leave, the town will welcome new merchants and new carriages in the evening.

On the other side of the tavern.

Amidst a commotion outside the window, Jacob opened his eyes, washed up, and went to the bar counter to get breakfast.

"Two portions? Your mage companion has regained consciousness?" Inside the bar, the still-attractive proprietress, Sophia, asked curiously.

"Yeah, I woke up yesterday morning, but I got kicked out!" Jacob shrugged, looking nonchalant.

He didn't go into details about why Ino was kicked out because she had to apply a magic potion all over her body.

In his mind, it wasn't a big deal if two boys were shirtless! Besides, the herbal bandages that Ino had wrapped around his body were all applied by him after cutting open Ino's clothes.

Although he didn't quite understand, Jacob chose to respect Ino's decision.

"I suggest you choose oatmeal! Injured people shouldn't eat steak and bread. Besides, the harvest festival is approaching, and I just bought the freshest oatmeal from the caravan yesterday," Sofia said softly.

Not long after.

Jacob, carrying a bowl of piping hot oatmeal, knocked on Ino's door.

Push open the door.

"My God! This is a miracle!" Jacob put down his oatmeal and stared in astonishment at the sight before him.

He knew Ino's injuries better than anyone else, and it was hard to believe that he had only woken up yesterday morning and was already completely recovered today; it was already a miracle.

Seeing Jacob's surprised look, Ino chuckled, "There's nothing surprising about that, because I'm the amazing Black Swan Wizard!"

"Hahaha! Yes! The amazing Black Swan magician." Realizing what he meant, Jacob laughed in response, then changed the subject, saying:

"It's a bit of a shame that William isn't here, otherwise I would definitely have him add a section."

"The kind-hearted Black Swan magician finally awoke on the seventh day of his coma. It was like a magical spell; no matter how severe his injuries, he would always wake up on the morning of the seventh day, and then all his injuries would disappear."

Jacob, following William's habit of recording stories, pretentiously narrated the story.

Listening to Jacob's joking remark, Ino almost wanted to tell him that they should change "awakening" to "resurrection"...

But reason prevailed over desire, and the story of the black swan ended last night. To continue would be to be greedy.

And most importantly, William left Merchant Town! This undoubtedly proves that someone else's story has begun.

"By the way! Where did William go?" Ino asked curiously.

"Where else could they go? They just heard news from a caravan that someone had obtained three magical things: a dining table, a stick for beating people, and a donkey that dispenses gold coins..."

As he spoke, Jacob looked somewhat dejected, like someone watching other children play games at an amusement park while he could only stand outside the railing and watch secretly.

"You should go too. I'm fully recovered! If you leave now, you might be able to catch up with William. Besides, the story of the Brothers Grimm can't be complete without Jacob."

"You..." Jacob hesitated, after all, he stayed behind to take care of the injured Ino.

"Go quickly! I'm truly healed," Ino chuckled, then gave Jacob a reason to leave:

"Don't worry about me. I'll be leaving in a day or two to continue singing those wonderful stories in faraway places."

……

No matter how long the journey, the wanderer will eventually return home; they may return as a person or as remains...

But every journey has an end, and every story will come to a close.

Jacob eventually left Merchant Town to follow in William's footsteps.

Although the person left, they left behind half a pocketful of gold coins.

This includes the 15 gold coins he received in Klin Town, as well as the proceeds from the sale of the exquisite candlesticks and gold and silver utensils after the two brothers emptied the tower.

Of course, it was originally a pocket full of gold coins.

After Ino's repeated insistence, Jacob was allowed to take half of it. After all, his harvest this time was already outrageous enough, and there was no need to be so fixated on half a bag of gold coins.

Moreover, since they had already decided to forge a path different from that of Hans, the money had to be shared with the Brothers Grimm.

Equivalent exchange, fair trade.

In the story of the Black Swan, the Green brothers deserve credit for their hard work, even if they didn't achieve great things.

Moreover, compared to the value of those two magic books, taking half a bag of gold coins is really just a drop in the ocean.

In comparison, he actually moved the entire pond.

……

Outside the tavern.

Ino wore a linen robe appropriate for the era and shoes woven from palm leaves.

As he slowly walked out of the town, he once again stepped onto that country dirt road covered with mule and horse manure.

Perhaps it was because the harvest festival was approaching, but countless pale blue wildflowers were blooming on both sides of the road.

They sway in the wind, as if bidding a final farewell to the merchants and travelers passing by.

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Only two chapters today. Although I was thinking of adding a filler chapter, "The Harvest Festival Market in Merchant Town," I've decided against it. The story ends here. The Brothers Grimm have left, Ino has left, and Merchant Town will welcome new travelers once again at dusk…

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(End of this chapter)