The Bard of Hogwarts

Chapter 151 Breaking Through the Fog, Revealing the Truth

In the dimly lit room, invisible dust particles floated slowly in the air.

In the center of the room, an old oil lamp flickered weakly, its flame dancing and seemingly about to go out at any moment, yet stubbornly illuminating everything around it.

The flame on the wick sometimes brightened, sometimes dimmed, accompanied by a slight crackling sound, like the breath of the night, both deep and distant.

Under the oil lamp, Ino held an exquisite straw ring in her palm.

"...That's the gist of the story. In the back alley of Huttonmar, the nameless young man died. Love ultimately lost to material possessions, and the straw ring lost to magnificent jewels."

"Before he died, the young man left these words: If a woman truly loves me, she would accept this straw ring happily, even if I gave her one..."

"No one knows the young man's name, and no one remembers his existence. The only proof that he exists in the world is perhaps this straw ring."

As the last word fell, Ino placed the ring back on the table, and the room fell silent once more.

a long time.

Caitlin looked up, her eyes already brimming with tears.

"If you don't love him, why don't you tell him! Why be so cruel?"

Why? Despite his rich experience, Ino couldn't find a standard answer to this question.

"Perhaps this is the complexity of fate!"

……

Caitlin left.

They came happily, and left crying.

In the room, Ino sat in a chair, gently stroking the old oil lamp on the table.

Although he had a feeling that the lamp would be interesting while he was in the shelter, he never expected it to give him such a big surprise—illuminating the fog.

In the real Arad continent, there are no experience levels or data bonuses.

But... there are never a lack of stories here. Behind every item, there may be a little-known story.

And this oil lamp can illuminate the stories hidden behind these objects, just like: parting the fog to glimpse the truth.

It seems, just as Aunt Julia said: I'm afraid you won't be able to find your way back.

Ordinary yet extraordinary! This sentence flashed through my mind like a bolt of lightning.

At this moment, Ino also suddenly relaxed.

Norton, the Disintegrator—none of it seemed so important anymore. Even the initial excitement of arriving in the Arad Continent had faded considerably.

"Let nature take its course..." A soft sigh echoed in the quiet room.

Having set aside his ambitions, he immediately opened his briefcase and took out an automatic writing quill pen and a whole stack of loose parchment.

As if sensing its master's thoughts, the quill floated in mid-air, then drifted to the parchment on the table, where it began to write rapidly:

"In Ino's story, the young man in the back alley of Huttonmar has a name: Azra, which means the pure blue sky and also represents his love—pure and faithful!"

……

The night is always short, and dawn will eventually come.

On the horizon, the first rays of dawn spread out gently like delicate silk.

Morning light pierced through the clouds, illuminating the Elvin Line, its golden glow intertwining with the ancient bricks and stones.

Shops along the street gradually opened, their wooden doors creaking softly, like a prelude to the dawn.

"Go for it, adventurer!" "May today be another day full of energy!"

Celia stood in front of the bar, wearing a light pink dress. Perhaps because she wasn't tall enough, only her small head could be seen from a distance.

Even so, Celia still tiptoed and offered her daily blessings to the adventurers who came out of the inn one after another.

Time passed slowly.

The hotel lobby, a corner near the window.

Ino sat by the window, watching the colorful stream of people on the street. Some carried hunting rifles, some held greatswords, and some even carried a huge cross...

Although their weapons differ, their goals are the same: to wipe out the annoying goblins in the Grand Forest, east of the Elvin Line.

Time passed by unnoticed and it was already morning.

The number of people on the street gradually decreased, probably because all the adventurers had already entered the forest.

After finishing breakfast, Ino stood up and walked towards the bar.

"Good morning! Brother Ino, aren't you going on an adventure today?" Celia greeted him gently from the bar.

"I'm not planning to take any risks here. I'm here to see Caitlin. Why haven't I seen her this morning?"

Ino looked around in confusion, after all, he hadn't seen the female gunman since he woke up in the morning.

"Sister Caitlin goes to the forest very early; she's always the first one to leave."

Seemingly tired from standing, Celia slumped her head, looking listless and weak.

He didn't think much of it when he heard that Caitlin wasn't there. After all, her primary identity was that of an adventurer, so it was normal for her to go to Grand Forest early.

"By the way! Celia, do you know how to get to Huttonmar? Or where can I buy a map?"

……

In the sky above the Erwin Line.

More than 10,000 meters above the ground in the stratosphere, a black swan with its wings outstretched and graceful posture is flying leisurely.

Using Animagus to travel is a last resort. Although there is the teleportation magic, the prerequisite for this magic is that you can only go to places you have been before.

In the morning, with Celia's help, he obtained a map to Huttonmar and also confirmed the timeline of the story: Arad Calendar 993.

At this moment, the adventurers have successfully cleansed the vast and complex sewer system of Huttonmar.

This is the busiest time of year for Hutton Mar.

……

In the sky, Ino flew with all her might without reservation, making the most of the long journey of a swan.

After flying non-stop for several days at a maximum speed of 90 kilometers per hour, we finally saw a huge city enclosed by white walls in the distance.

Huttonmar, the capital of the Duchy of Belmar, is a free city that reveres magical civilization.

As he got closer, he could clearly see the towering buildings in the city and countless magical devices.

Today, Xiaodi is sharing about Fantastic Beasts: Hinkpunk

According to the information, the Ministry of Magic does not rate this magical creature.

Characteristic: This monster has only one leg.

Ability: Hinkpunk hides in remote areas at night, emitting a misleading light to lure travelers astray.

(End of this chapter)