Hogwarts doesn't need a savior

Chapter 229 The People on the Shore Are So Pretentious

Smoke from cooking rises in the quiet valley.

No matter what you have been through, three meals a day are always an indispensable part of life.

Faced with their homeless neighbors, Nasir's tribe showed simple and pure kindness.

Although they themselves were not well off, they still took in these desperate people - just as they had done many times over the past few decades.

The valley, which once housed only a few hermits, now felt a little crowded.

The breath of life and the aroma of food evoked the disaster survivors' memories of their peaceful life before yesterday, bringing them sadness and pain, but also opening up a new life for them.

People must face reality and look forward.

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Nasir was smoking at home, the whole house was filled with smoke, and his furrowed brows revealed his mood.

He had heard the broadcast news that the whole city of Kabul was under martial law, and he had a rough idea of ​​what Lynn was doing there.

Thinking of the various incidents that might happen later, he stood up restlessly, wanting to go outside to get some fresh air and wait for Lin En who might return at any time.

As soon as he went out, he felt a familiar wave of magic power, and Lin En appeared in front of him as if nothing had happened.

There were also several black-robed wizards with bitter expressions traveling with them.

Judging from their appearance, they came from various countries, and the badges worn on their chests indicated their identities.

International Confederation of Wizards.

"…It came really quickly."

Old Nasir's heart skipped a beat and he walked forward muttering, constantly winking at Lin En, but there was no response at all.

"Would you like to sit inside?" he asked in a deep voice, his eyes full of resistance. "It's getting late, we can eat something together."

"Of course. There's still roast lamb for lunch, right? Your cooking skills are always good. Prepare some for Reim as well. This kid's magic runaway is scary, and he must have consumed a lot of energy."

Lin En said happily, not paying any attention to the people behind him, and walked into the room full of smoke.

Several envoys from the International Confederation of Wizards looked embarrassed, and the youngest young man was even more indignant, but before he could vent, he was stopped by the middle-aged man who led the team.

Although they are nominally the highest authority in the wizarding world, everyone knows that they cannot restrain those fully-fledged wizarding kingdoms, let alone restrict powerful wizards.

Needless to say, they are merely representatives of the Federation stationed in Kabul and have little influence.

Even though they were dissatisfied, these "managers" who were used to treating others differently dared not say anything, and even had to smile to ease the embarrassment. They followed Nasir's invitation, which was by no means enthusiastic, and walked into the house.

"Huh? What are you doing here?" As soon as they entered the room, they heard Lin En's slightly impatient question, "I've made it very clear to you. Now go find the person in charge of supernatural monitoring. I need an explanation about the fact that there is no surveillance outside the Kushan ruins."

His eyes were no longer as gentle as when they first met.

"Mr. Eric." The oldest middle-aged wizard who was also the leader of the group bowed his head respectfully. "We have reported what happened in the Kushan ruins to the headquarters. A specialist will come to handle it soon. Now we want to discuss with you what happened in Kabul today."

"Why, do we still need to discuss this matter? I am just following the principle of legitimate counterattack and eliminating the unstable factors that threaten my life and safety. Do you think this is inappropriate?"

Lin En narrowed his eyes and calmly looked at the few people who were fidgeting. The magic power was lingering in the smoky room, waiting to be unleashed, but it brought great pressure to the few people.

"I understand your feelings, but according to Bao..." The middle-aged wizard was halfway through his words when an electric current suddenly ran along his spine, giving him a huge sense of crisis.

Suddenly, he felt that Lin En, who was sitting not far in front of him, was no longer a gentle wizard, but an ancient beast ready to attack.

The sudden change in the aura made these wizards, who were used to sitting in the office and making things difficult, feel at a loss as to what to do.

The young man who had just graduated from the magic institute and started working not long ago had more courage and audacity. He swallowed his saliva and said with a stiff upper lip:

"According to the requirements of the Statute of Secrecy, wizards cannot display their magical abilities in the Muggle community at will, let alone cast harmful spells on Muggles without reason. What you have done has completely exceeded the scope of legitimate defense and increased the risk of exposure to the entire wizarding community."

"so what?"

Lynn stared at him without blinking.

He didn't know if it was an illusion, but the middle-aged wizard always felt that there was a hint of amusement and sarcasm in his eyes.

"So we have to follow the law and ask your Ministry of Magic to conduct..."

When the words came to his lips, the young man's face suddenly turned red.

He realized a terrible reality.

"What will be done to me? Azkaban? That might be the funniest joke I've heard in years."

Lin En sneered and stood up. His footsteps were light, but they felt like a heavy hammer falling on his heart.

"When did you learn to do your duty?"

"You did nothing when fellow wizards were killed in the war. You turned a blind eye to ancient disasters and monsters that were just around the corner. Now you're pointing fingers at me?"

"Our compatriots are bleeding, and you, who look like decent people, are staying in Kabul with a sanctimonious attitude, holding up the banner of the law of secrecy and pretending to be invisible. Do you want me to help you recall what you, these cowards who are greedy for life and afraid of death, have done in the past decade?"

"Or... you idiots who don't even dare to mess with Muggle warlords think I'm easier to deal with than them?"

"Or do you think that Dumbledore's name alone will make me cautious?"

The series of questions were not harsh but every word was heart-piercing.

He just walked in front of a few people and made them silent, not daring to make any move.

Nasir was stunned at first, then he burst into laughter.

He suddenly realized that his worries were unnecessary.

Seeing that the bureaucrat, who was also very unhappy with him, was speechless, he picked up the hookah, took a long puff, and tried to remain calm, but the corners of his mouth were harder to suppress than the automatic rifles in the hands of the gangsters.

There was a long silence, and no one dared to respond.

Seeing them all with ashamed faces and heads hung down, acting like ostriches, Lynn also felt a little bored.

He waved his hand and said impatiently, "Go back to where you came from and report my words word for word. Take this back and report it. By the way, tell those who asked you to come here that if they want to hold a so-called representative meeting here, I welcome you at any time, although I know you never have the courage to do so."

He casually threw the crystal ball that recorded the attack into the hands of the middle-aged wizard.

From beginning to end, he didn't even bother to ask their names.

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After the few people left, Lin En took out a letter from his arms and stuffed it into the hands of Nasir, who was still unsatisfied.

"I ask them to give a written explanation within three days. Someone will come to you soon. Give them the letter and they will definitely come to you to seek forgiveness - this is what you deserve."

"Compared to the compensation, what makes me happiest today is seeing these idiots who act like officials but do nothing all day long in such a state of disgrace."

Nasir wanted to offer Lin En a cigarette, but after seeing the gesture of rejection, he said with a smile, "I didn't expect you to have such a tough side. You really touched my heart. I will cook for you tonight to celebrate your success! And we have to welcome these new guests. Don't worry, they will stay with me. I will take good care of them."

Lin En nodded: "Please also convey to me that the instigator of the disaster and all his accomplices have been punished - I don't like to show up in public, especially in front of the victims."

"Lin, come over here and take a look."

During the conversation, the tightly closed door opened again and Euphemia walked in, followed by the worried-looking Inès.

Judging from the expressions of the two people, it doesn't seem to be a good thing.

Chapter 230 The Shackles and Gifts of Fate

"When did she become like this?"

In the room, Lin En looked at Rim, who was in great pain in his sleep, and asked in a deep voice.

"About six hours ago." Amanda picked up a pocket watch. "It's getting better now, but it's still not optimistic. Her health is very poor."

"This is different from the usual rampage of magic, and..." Ines pointed at both sides of Rem's wrists and said in a heavy tone, "It might be natural black magic."

Euphemia sat beside her, held her cold little hand, and sighed.

"Maybe it's the Silent One." Her eyes were filled with compassion.

Lin En frowned and touched the girl's brow with his fingertips. A faint magic power seeped into her mind and then was quickly retracted.

"I met an Obscurial in South Africa who was different from her."

"What could that be?" asked Euphemia.

"It's hard to judge. We need a detailed examination, but not now." Lin En gently wiped the sweat from Rem's forehead, "She will wake up soon."

Before he finished speaking, his tightly furrowed brows trembled slightly, and his dark eyes slowly opened, showing fatigue and confusion.

"...Where am I?" she asked weakly, looking even worse than in the morning.

"A safe place, and also your new home - if you are willing." Lynn said calmly, "Nasir is happy to accept everyone who stays. He is also a wizard."

"Family?"

Rim chewed on this familiar yet unfamiliar word.

"I don't have a home anymore."

She shook her head sadly.

Since she was a child, she has been able to feel the emotions of people around her, even in the most painful moments.

In the ruins, she clearly felt the fear and resentment of her fellow villagers.

They adhere to tradition and are extremely averse to all unknown things. Therefore, many of the survivors left the valley after being cast into the Forgetting Spell and embarked on a journey to join their relatives far away.

Her exposure of magic might be seen as an ominous sign, but the villagers who survived the disaster did not dare to say it.

Moreover, she could still feel the pain in her body.

It was like some invisible force was tearing at her.

She saw her reflection in Lynn's eyes.

"Am I dying?" Her voice was a little muffled. "I'm sorry... Can you help me take care of Xiao Hei? He is my last relative."

Her home was destroyed, her family members were all dead, and she had those strange special abilities. She was on the verge of collapse both physically and mentally. The shackles of fate were too heavy for a little girl who was no more than ten years old.

Everyone gathered around the bed looked distressed, especially Amanda.

"Silly child, how old are you? How could you die like this?" Lin En's eyes moved slightly. "At most it will be a minor sequelae. You will be an excellent wizard."

"You're not lying to me, are you?" Rim asked doubtfully.

"I am a man of my words." Lin En raised his head, "As long as you can cooperate with me. Now lie down again and close your eyes. You may feel a little dizzy, just bear with it."

As he spoke, he raised his hand slightly. Amanda and the others immediately understood what he meant. Only Ines didn't understand and was pulled out by Sonya.

He, Euphemia, and Rim, who had her eyes tightly closed, were the only ones left in the room.

Oh, and there's the kitten that's been curled up at the head of the bed taking a nap.

The sudden increase in magic power allowed it to open its eyes, and it felt the pure and soft light shining on its body. The skin injuries that had not healed during the day also became more comfortable.

A deep sleep followed.

This is not only a healing magic, but also has a strong hypnotic effect.

"Meow……"

The kitten tried hard to keep its eyes open, but it couldn't resist the sleepiness and fell down again in a few seconds.

"Let me check it out, cooperate with me."

After settling the black cat down, Lin En patted his cheeks vigorously to cheer himself up.

As soon as she finished speaking, Euphemia's wand had already touched the center of Rham's forehead, silently casting a profound protective spell, nourishing the girl's body and mind.

In the quiet house, the light of magic flickered and only the sound of breathing could be heard.

This is a tacit understanding cultivated over twenty years.

Rim, lying on the bed, was tense all over, and his two little hands subconsciously grabbed the sheets.

No matter how careful one is, this process does not make people feel comfortable. It is like a big hand rummaging through the mind, or like a fine fishing net dragging the body, bringing a feeling of weakness and dizziness from the inside out.

But this precocious girl was very sensible and said nothing.

She even pretended to be nonchalant.

Even the slightest changes can be seen by both of them.