The person is at Hogwarts, but the system is in Middle-earth!

Chapter 108 Egypt Tourism, Explosive Card!

The Hogwarts Express, puffing out white steam, pulled out of Hogwarts Station. Outside the window, the Black Lake shimmered, and the distant castle, bathed in the June sun, appeared exceptionally majestic, watching over the departing children.

Inside the box, Harry, Ron, and Hermione were excitedly discussing the upcoming summer vacation. For them, having just survived a life-or-death crisis, this vacation was especially precious.

"My dad won the Daily Prophet's Galleon Prize!" Ron waved a clipping, his face beaming with joy. "Seven hundred Galleons! We're planning to use that money to travel to Egypt. Bill works there, so we can visit him while we're at it."

"Egypt?" Hermes leaned closer with interest. "That's one of the birthplaces of ancient magic. I've heard there are many magical curses and alchemical legacies there."

Ron nodded smugly. "Yeah, Bill's a curse-breaker at Gringotts. He said the pyramids there are full of traps and mutated skeletons—"

When Lowe, who was sitting by the window, heard the word "Egypt," he suddenly stopped moving.

[Warning: High-risk region keyword "South Haradwich" detected.]

[Description: The southern wilderness of Middle-earth, where most of the people are loyal to Sauron. Heat, desert, and colossal war beasts.]

[Related intelligence: Bill Weasley—is currently on the front lines fighting against the southern barbarians.]

"Ron, are you sure you want to go south? To that place called 'Harald'?"

"Uh—it's Egypt, Rowe." Ron was startled by Rowe's gaze and stammered, "It's over there in Africa—"

“I don’t care what it’s called,” Rowe interrupted him. “That’s enemy territory. Those Southerners ride huge mammoths, they’re dark-skinned and brutal. Bill works there? Good heavens, he must be on some extremely dangerous infiltration mission, or defending the front lines against those behemoths.”

Ron stared wide-eyed at Rowe, utterly bewildered. "Mammoths? You mean—mummies? Bill did mention mummies in the pyramids, but he didn't mention elephants."

"Mummy is just a puppet of the dead they created." Rowe shook his head, admiration in his eyes. "Bill is a true warrior. Ron, listen carefully, if you really want to go there—"

He reached out and placed a heavy hand on Ron's shoulder, earnestly instructing him, "If you encounter one of those giant elephants, like a moving castle, in the desert, never try to fight it head-on. Attack its legs! Only attacking its legs can bring it down! Got it?"

Ron blinked, looking at Harry and Hermione for help.

"I think—" Hermione said seriously, suppressing a laugh, "Love means that we should be careful when traveling, especially not to provoke the large wild animals in the area."

"Yes, that's exactly what I mean." Rowe nodded seriously. "Although I would love to go with you to support the front lines, I have an even more important mission—I must escort the Ringbearer (Harry) safely back to the Shire (Surrey)."

Harry scratched his head awkwardly: "Actually—the Dursleys shouldn't be in any danger, except for Uncle Vernon, who has a rather loud voice."

"Never let your guard down, Harry." Rowe leaned back in his chair, his gaze fixed on the rapidly receding green fields outside the window. "Peace is only a temporary illusion. Sauron's shadow may have receded for now, but no one knows when the darkness will return."

To ease the heavy atmosphere, Harry suggested playing a few rounds of Bombardment.

This is a popular card game in the magical world, where cards can explode at any time. [System loading: Gondor Tactical Sandbox Simulator.]

[Current Campaign: Defense of the Pelennor Plains (Simulation)]

"Ha! This is my light cavalry phalanx!" Rowe threw down a card and shouted, "King Théoden's Charge! For Glory! Death!"

"boom!"

The card exploded into a brilliant burst of light the moment it touched the table, accompanied by a burnt smell.

"Cough cough—" Harry waved his hand to disperse the smoke in front of him, looked at Rowe's face covered in soot, and couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Rowe, you hit it too hard just now, the card exploded before it even hit the ground."

Rowe wiped the soot off his face, his expression still resolute: "This was just a tactical feint. Although my cavalry was wiped out, I successfully blocked the advance of your orc infantry."

"I am a Gryffindor, not an orc," Ron protested, then threw out a card, "Behold—Fire Charm!"

"Boom! Boom!"

The private room was filled with laughter and bursts of explosions. The view outside the window gradually changed from the rolling Scottish Highlands to neat farmlands and modern towns.

As the train approached London, the sky gradually darkened. The students, who had been wearing wizard robes, changed into Muggle clothes.

The train slowly pulled into King's Cross Station.

Rowe stood up and straightened his collar. He looked at his companions beside him—the brave Ringbearer Harry,

The loyal gardener Sam (Ron), and the wise elf princess Arwen (Hermione).

[System Settlement: The Road Home.]

[Mission Evaluation: The entire Fellowship of the Ring has survived. Morale is high.]

[Reward: Social - Team Bond Level increased to LV.5 (Life-or-Death Bond).]

[Description: You have gone through life-or-death trials together. From now on, you are not only classmates, but also comrades-in-arms to whom you can entrust your backs.]

"Alright, everyone." Lowe picked up his suitcase, a faint smile playing on his lips. "We've arrived. Although we'll be parting ways for now, please remember!"

He paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping over each face.

"True friendship does not fade with distance. Like the beacon fires of Gondor, once lit, the cavalry will always answer the call."

Hermione's eyes were slightly red. She stepped forward and gave Rowe a big hug: "Happy summer vacation, Rowe. Remember to write to us."

"I will," Rowe said softly. "May the light of Elandil guide your path."

The train came to a stop. The platform was crowded with parents picking up their children. The cacophony of voices, the hooting of owls, and the roar of steam locomotives mingled together, creating the most authentic atmosphere of everyday life.

Luo Wei took a deep breath and stepped off the train.

But the summer vacation for the wandering knights has only just begun.