The Bard of Hogwarts

Chapter 41 The Dwarf's Frankness

The White Witch just let him go so easily?

Ino was somewhat astonished, and even wondered if there was something wrong with his ears.

I thought the other party's showdown today was meant to tie me to their side, but who would have thought they would let me go so easily?

For a moment, he stood there stunned, somewhat at a loss for what to do.

However, the White Witch seems to possess the magic to see into people's hearts.

"Who do you think you are? The Supreme Code? I was able to freeze Narnia for a hundred years, not because of your minions."

The atmosphere in the garden, which had just eased, instantly turned cold again.

"I'm sorry, Your Majesty! I just..."

"Get out of here! Pack your bags now, take your accordion and leave. I'll have a vulture give you a ride."

Faced with the angry White Witch, Ino felt a little scared, but at the same time felt that she shouldn't have hesitated just now, just like the dragon never lies to the swallow-tailed dog, because it really wasn't necessary.

Thinking of this, he didn't try to say anything more, and after bowing slightly, he quietly withdrew.

……

Castle tower.

Simon the dwarf took out a horn he carried with him, took a deep breath, and blew it towards the sky.

"Buzz!"

As the deep sound of the horn rang out, about five or six minutes later, a dark figure appeared on the distant horizon.

The shadowy figure moved very fast, reaching the tower in the blink of an eye.

After a strong gust of wind, a giant vulture, over three meters tall, came into view.

This is a true bird of prey. The ratio of a bird's height to its wingspan is usually between 2 and 2.5, meaning this vulture's wingspan is at least 7 meters, making it easy for it to carry a person.

Ino was also satisfied with the vulture in front of him, because it was related to his safety on the rest of the journey.

To be honest, he had considered leaving by land, but when he saw the endless, dark army outside the castle, he gave up the idea.

It's not that they're afraid of being blocked or causing any trouble, since no one dares to disobey the White Witch's orders.

However, in order to get away from the core of the story as soon as possible, riding a vulture became the best option when there were no other means of flight.

Moreover, if you don't have the ability, don't get involved; this has always been his principle.

He also knew very well what was going to happen next: war was inevitable, and the death of the White Witch brought spring to Narnia.

In a war involving thousands or tens of thousands of people, joining in the fun is simply asking for trouble.

……

Although a thousand thoughts raced through my mind, in reality it was only a fleeting moment, after the vulture had come to rest.

Without the slightest delay, Ino picked up her suitcase and walked towards the other party.

"Please wait a moment, guest," the dwarf who had been silent said.

"Although some of these things are not things a servant like me should say, old Simon knows he doesn't have much time left, so he simply doesn't care about those things."

Upon hearing this, Ino stopped and turned around, crouching down to be at eye level with the dwarf.

"Thank you for taking care of me these past three months. I haven't even had a chance to thank you, so please feel free to speak your mind."

The dwarf walked up to Ino, then placed one hand on his chest and bowed deeply.

"Thank you! Thank you for everything you've done during this time. The Queen hasn't been this happy in a long time. Although her happiness isn't always outwardly apparent, old Simon has been by her side for far too long..."

After saying this, the dwarf raised his head, his thick beard obscuring his face.

This was the first time Ino had observed the dwarf so closely; usually, due to his height, he hadn't really paid much attention to him.

However, upon closer inspection, some differences were also discovered.

The dwarf in front of me had blue eyes, and even pale purple patterns in his pupils, which was fundamentally different from the gray-eyed dwarves in the castle.

However, this was not the time to think about such things. In response to the dwarf's gratitude, Ino politely replied:

"No need for thanks, I'm the one who should be saying thank you. I've been treated with great hospitality by the Queen for the past three months, and I haven't given much in return."

He was just telling the truth. After all, it was an undeniable fact that he had been living a life of luxury for three months, eating and drinking for free.

"It's all the better that you think that way," the dwarf said earnestly.

The anticipated mutual praise did not materialize.

Perhaps noticing Ino's surprise, the dwarf explained to himself:

"They all say the Queen froze Narnia, but they don't know that Narnia's Supreme Code rejects all unapproved outsiders, not even giving them a chance to submit. Old Simon's six brothers were also because of this..."

The dwarf at this moment was no longer the taciturn waiter he had been before; rather, he seemed more like an old man reminiscing about the past.

"...The Queen wasn't like this before, really! Old Simon knows better than anyone. When you set foot on the snow, the Queen knew everything. You are the third unacknowledged outsider remaining in Narnia."

"So old Simon rode his sleigh and went with the Queen to fetch you. Because only in the castle are you safe, and only here can you escape the Supreme Code."

"But not anymore, because it doesn't have time for anything else."

The dwarf's tone was filled with an indescribable boldness and unrestrained spirit.

……

Snow stopped.

The sky in Narnia is no longer gray and white.

In the azure sky, a huge vulture soars, and the mountains and land are bursting with vitality as the snow melts.

Ino lay on the vulture's back, but he had no interest in appreciating the beautiful scenery below.

The dwarf's words before his departure made him abandon his preconceived notions about the original story and begin to re-examine this land.

Although it is known that the White Witch comes from another world called Chann, the original work makes no mention of her relationship with Aslan the Lion and the Supreme Codex.

However, he remained skeptical of the dwarf's words. Although emotionally there was no reason for the dwarf to lie to him, rationally speaking, he retained some doubt.

"Narnia is a deep and complicated place... but thankfully I'm just a passerby," Ino sighed inwardly.

Right or wrong, kindness or evil, no longer matter.

Because the story that took place on this land is coming to an end.

……

After a day's flight, the vulture landed in a quiet valley.

As the snow melts and the earth warms, life returns to the valley.

Such a serene and beautiful environment made Ino reluctant to leave, so she decided to stay here and quietly wait for the story to end.

Before leaving the castle, he had deliberately taken a look at the army on the ice field. Just from that dark, dense formation, he knew that the decisive battle was only a few days away.

"Time to go back! Whenever someone returns from a long voyage, they are always surrounded by children, because they have countless stories to tell..."

As Ino hummed a cheerful tune, he surveyed the valley, making sure there were no wild animals around.

Although he was only staying for a few days, he was never careless when it came to safety.

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