“Ah.”
Scott stepped forward, kicked off the black robe with his feet, and looked down at the pile of white ceramic tiles on the floor.
After a while, he took out the [Magic Mirror] and started to contact Mr. Graves.
“Is everything okay over there?” he asked. “A mouse just ran into Milton’s apartment…”
“Are you all okay?” Mr. Graves asked anxiously.
“It’s okay, Milton is staying in a different space with his mother…”
Scott recounted what had just happened.
“…In short, the other party is not a real person, just a ceramic doll.”
“They are the confidants of that lady! Only a few people were taught the magic of possessing dolls by her!”
“Do you know their exact identities?”
“Sorry, I don’t know. I only found out about this news by spying on Zabini.”
“So, what about the ‘ceramic men’ who were resurrected by Medea in the Battle of Azkaban?”
“They… have been in hiding since then and have not been seen again.”
Scott said that he understood, and asked Mr. Graves to notify him if there was any situation, and then hung up the communication.
After that, he collected the ceramic shards on the floor and entered the [Eye of Odin] space.
When they arrived at the villa, Scott avoided Milton’s mother and told Milton what had just happened.
“Thank you, Scott.” Milton looked at him gratefully, “If it weren’t for you…”
Scott had heard enough words of gratitude and quickly stopped him and told him the next arrangement.
“I’m going to Spain for Christmas, do you choose to stay here with your mother, or go to Hogwarts?”
Milton thought for a while and chose to stay in the different space.
After he was sure, Scott came out of the [Eye of Odin] space.
This time when he returned home, he still chose to apparate.
But unlike the last time when he almost overturned, as his mastery of space magic deepened, this time there was no discomfort in the ultra-long distance apparation.
He spent a wonderful Christmas with his family.
Scott still only told his father Michael about a series of events that happened in the magical world.
Now that his strength has increased and he has more and more chips in his hands, Michael is also more assured of him.
In addition, Scott is also considering whether to let his family live in the [Eye of Odin] space.
Although he was very careful every time he came to Spain, he not only blocked his name, but also always used his magic sense to detect whether there were any wizards following him.
But things can happen.
Wasn’t there once a thief who came near the country manor while tracking [Leis Map]?
Although there seems to be suspicion of persecution delusion, when it comes to his family, Scott feels that he can never be too careful.
Scott told his father what he thought.
But Michael refused.
“Your mother and I can hide, but what about your uncle and aunt, as well as your cousins, especially the older two, they all have their own families and careers.”
Scott could only think of another way.
For the safety of his family, he almost exerted his highest level of alchemy so far. He spent several days without sleep and spent some precious materials to create two magic items that even Muggles could use.
After the production was successful, he took the finished product he made——
A bunch of jewelry and a key came to his father Michael.
“This is a ring that allows you to control magic power for a short period of time.”
Scott first took out a ring and introduced it to his father.
“This function can be achieved because of this gem.”
He pointed to the sapphire set in the ring.
“This is a magical stone.”
“oh?”
Michael put on the ring with interest.
“how do I use?”
“There’s still one last step left.”
Scott asked him to take off the ring, took some of his blood, and used the blood to carve several runes on the surface of the ring.
“that’s it.”
“Oh? Let me try.”
Michael was in high spirits.
“I’m afraid not.”
Scott stopped him.
“You have no magic power. I took advantage of our blood relationship to allow you to forcefully activate the ring and burst out the magic power contained in the gem.”
“This also means that the burst of magic is uncontrollable, so the ring will be easily damaged.”
“Disposable items?”
“No, it’s just…”
Scott shrugged.
“I don’t know how many times it can be used.”
“In addition, the ring will also activate itself when you are in danger.”
“It does three things.”
“First, create a magic barrier that bounces away other people near you and all magic attacks to protect your safety.”
What Scott didn’t say was that the ring could create a magic barrier with space magic, which could temporarily resist even the killing curse.
Of course, this was also the reason why he judged the ring to be easily damaged.
“Second, teleport the wearers of these accessories into the magic barrier.”
Scott took out another pile of exquisite jewelry.
There are various styles such as brooches, cufflinks, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, hairpins, etc., and each jewelry is inlaid with magical gems.
But these ornaments cannot be activated by the wearer. They will only be activated simultaneously when the owner of the ring, Michael, activates that ring.
“Third, activate this key.”
Scott took out another long copper key.
“After the key is activated, the target within the magic barrier will be immediately teleported to the [Eye of Odin] space.”
“I see.”
Michael nodded.
He glanced at the dark circles on Scott’s face, raised his hand and patted his shoulder.
“Go and have a good rest, son, and leave the rest to me.”
Scott nodded.
Before leaving, he turned around and said with a smile: “Among those accessories, one is special. When its owner is in danger, the ring on your hand will also activate on its own.”
“For your mother?”
Michael laughed too.
He accurately found the necklace that best suited Emilia’s aesthetic among the pile of accessories.
“You are right. Even if your enemies come to your door, they will not go past Milly and me to find your uncle and the others.”
After the Christmas vacation was over and arrangements were made, Scott returned to the UK one day early with peace of mind.
In the past few days, nothing happened at Mr. Graves’ side.
Of course, Scott didn’t rely solely on Mr. Graves’ notice.
Considering that Mr. Graves and his son were instantly subdued and could not be notified of his situation, he had placed “eyes” in the old Mr. Graves’ house through Mr. Graves’ hands.
As the level of alchemy increases, the “eyes” Scott now uses can not only play a monitoring role, but can also provide automatic early warning through remote contact with the [Magic Mirror].
Returning to Milton’s apartment again, Scott squinted his eyes immediately.
Someone else has been here.
Although no residual magic power fluctuations were detected, some things in the house were placed differently than when he left.
“Aren’t you still giving up?”
He muttered, not understanding what the other party was doing.
There was no movement from Mr. Graves, but he kept running into this apartment.
Scott reached out and opened a light door, entered the [Eye of Odin] space, and brought Milton out.
“Your grandfather might be a difficult man.”
Scott said to Milton.
“If not, why would they try to take you as a hostage?”
“I don’t know.” Milton shook his head. “I don’t know my grandfather at all.”
Scott said: “I remember that your grandfather did not only have a son, your father?”
Milton said: “Didn’t my father tell you? My eldest uncle’s family has disappeared.”
“Disappear?” Scott raised his eyebrows.
Milton said: “I also heard from my mother that their family had disappeared long ago, but my grandfather was not worried at all. My mother thought they must have gone abroad to hide.”
“I see.”
Scott nodded understandingly and stood up.
“Let’s go for a walk.”
“you mean?”
“If anyone’s been watching here, let them know you’re back here.”
Scott opened the apartment door.
“I want to know if someone will appear directly in front of us. If he doesn’t dare to appear, we can find him.”
“That’s fine.”
Milton agreed.
He took his wand with him, as well as a Scottish bagpipe.
Scott asked, “Can you do musical magic with an instrument other than the cello?”
Milton nodded, “Although it’s not as good as the cello.”
The two left the apartment, went downstairs and walked around the neighborhood.
“Target found.”
Scott looked up at the top of a bank building across the street.
“Walk.”
He took the lead in running and came to a deserted alley behind a street filled with trash cans. He apparated directly amidst the screams of a wild cat.
But when he reached the top of the bank building, he saw a figure in a green robe apparating away.
Milton didn’t follow.
Tune the tiger away from the mountain?
Scott was about to return to the alley when suddenly magic surged in the cement floor under his feet, and the opponent’s preset anti-disapparation spell took shape.
“Tsk.”
Scott transformed into a peregrine falcon and swooped down directly across the street.
But the alley behind the street, with its trash cans and stray cats, seems to have been wiped out, with no trace left.
Scott in Animagus form was unable to use magic perception. He could only land in another uninhabited alley, change back to human form, and then use magic perception to find the hidden alley.
This time he quickly discovered the clues.
Turning around and running, Scott walked around a distance and rushed directly towards a seemingly solid wall.
With his eyes blurred, he returned to the alley where trash cans were piled.
The man in green robes is waiting here, pressing the wand in his hand against Milton’s temple.
“You’re late, Trollope.”
The man in green robes wore a hood, with only his face below the tip of his nose exposed.
“It’s you again.” Scott felt it carefully, “This time it’s your real body.”
“That’s right.”
The other party laughed confidently.
“Don’t make any move, Trollope, or I can’t guarantee that I won’t hurt your friend.”
“I’m sorry, Scott.”
Milton looked dejected as he was being held hostage.
Scott said nothing.
“Now, throw away your wand,” the man in green said to Scott.
Scott smiled, “Do you think a wand is necessary for me?”
“Then don’t move! Don’t make any movement!”
The man in green robe said fiercely.
“If you lift a finger, I’ll kill him!”
“You won’t kill him.” Scott said firmly, “He is still useful.”
“That will completely destroy his hand!”
The man in green coat obviously knows Milton’s weakness.
“How about letting this musical genius never play music again?”
Milton’s eyes widened in horror, and a few tears rolled down his face, but he still held back his voice.
Scott said with a cold face: “If you make a move, I can guarantee that you will not be able to leave here.”
“Don’t get excited.”
The other party smiled “hehe” again.
“The reason why I am here waiting for you to come back is because I want to bring you a message for the respected Ms. Slytherin.”
Scott stared at him, “Say.”
The man in green robe said: “Dear Ms. Slytherin said that she was very interested in the prophecy ball you took from the Ministry of Magic a few days ago.”
Scott had a shocked look on his face.
The man in green robe said proudly: “Unexpectedly, your whereabouts in the Ministry of Magic are all under our control.”
Scott said coldly: “Then please also tell Medea and don’t forget the fate of Voldemort and the Death Eaters.”
“Shut up!”
The man in green robe suddenly became angry.
“how dare you!”
“How dare you compare a loser like Voldemort to the honorable Lady Slytherin!”
“To me, there’s no difference between them.”
Scott also said angrily.
“Medea was once defeated by Voldemort!”
“You want to piss me off?”
The man in green robe suddenly laughed again.
“But I won’t be fooled.”
The wand in his right hand was always held steadily, and his left hand was firmly holding Milton’s shoulder.
“The words have been brought, so farewell, Trollope.”
“etc!”
With a loud “pop”, the man in green robe disappeared from the spot with Milton.
“Milton!”
Scott yelled.
Then, he clenched his fists and lowered his head.
No one saw that the corners of his mouth were rising.
But he quickly adjusted his expression, made an anxious look, and also apparated away from the place.
In the blink of an eye, Scott had arrived at the outskirts of the Forbidden Forest of Hogwarts.
He opened the light door casually and watched Milton walk out of the light door.
“Did it succeed?” Milton asked expectantly.
Scott nodded.
“He’s got another fake Milton out there.”
“I do not know what to say……”
Milton still had a look of disbelief on his face.
“But no one has ever used transfiguration to create a living human being, and he was a wizard!”
“I just let him wear the same skin as you.” Scott said, “It is an alchemy doll that can automatically transform inside.”
Thanks also to Mr. Jeffrey for his contribution of alchemical knowledge and materials.
Scott took out the [Magic Mirror] and clicked on the mirror.
“We’ll soon see what fake Milton sees and hear what he hears.”
[Magic Mirror] soon appeared.
“here it is……”
Scott looked at the environment presented in the picture and felt a little familiar, but he couldn’t remember where it was.
