What's on the other side of the sea?
It’s the New World!
America America. Whether in the world of wizards or in the world of humans, this is a magical country.
Thanks to the vast territory, abundant resources, and...a population that is sparse compared to the land area. This makes people sigh that God favors the United States so much.
For the wizards, especially the nobles, it was very complicated for them to watch a group of wizards who had been squeezed out by themselves or hired to go to the New World to take root there and finally become independent. Through innovation after innovation, they gradually had great power.
The dogs that had obeyed them in the past finally put on their brocade clothes and appeared in front of them like human beings. While they were mocking each other, they had to smile at them.
Because they are getting weaker bit by bit, while the other party's power is constantly increasing.
There are many reasons, including systems, resources, the Wizarding War in Europe...
"And the Muggle world in the United States is very enterprising."
Luke's words made Dumbledore look at him in confusion again. Luke's expression remained unchanged and he said leisurely: "Wizards claim to be independent, but in fact, both us and them are closely related to the Muggle society in the area where we live."
"Although we have turned many Muggle children into wizards, in fact, there is still a Muggle side in their hearts."
For example, Hermione, the reason why she is such a top student in the entire Hogwarts is not only her talent, but also the efficient learning method she developed in the competition among Muggle children.
This is the reason why she can basically keep the gap with all other students except Luke.
And compared to Hermione's all-round talent, Luke's partiality is also obvious.
Look at Ron again, the typical representative of this wizard family.
Well, not very typical either. After all, he is a noble and the fifth child in the family. This is truly a rare animal in the wizarding world.
However, his living situation is very typical for a child of a wizard family. Ron is not the last in academics. On the contrary, he is still in the middle of the pack. Compared with his brothers, he is naturally a bit inferior. But it's not far behind compared to others.
What is his attitude towards learning?
Just muddle along.
The competition faced by children in the wizarding world is too little. And those parents who have the money and resources to provide their children with small things will produce children like Luke and Malfoy. Malfoy's results were in the entire Slytherin, that is, behind Luke, Taylor and a few others, probably hovering between the top three to the top five.
In a sense, they are also beneficiaries of standard elite education.
"I think principal, you might be able to discuss educational strategies with the principal of Yinfamouni. Although you may not be able to get any qualitative improvement. But you might also be able to get some inspiration."
Luke suggested, half jokingly, half seriously.
He actually doesn't care about Hogwarts' educational methods. His core combat system cannot be taught at Hogwarts. At Hogwarts, what he could learn was conventional knowledge and normal levels of magic. It's not all over-the-top stuff like at home.
Unconventional powerful magic, experimental logs for studying profound magic issues...
These are not things that he should be too obsessed with at this stage.
Dumbledore nodded seriously after listening to Luke's words. If it were anyone else, he would just listen. But Luke never gives up. So he chose to believe Luke.
"You don't seem to be in a good mood."
Dumbledore looked at Luke's somewhat complicated expression and said with a smile.
In fact, he could guess what Luke was thinking. After all, the Gaunt family back then definitely had the most complicated feelings towards the American wizarding world.
As we all know, the cornerstone of a region’s magical community is the region’s
Magic school.
In a sense, the defector from the Gaunt family single-handedly laid the foundation for the entire American wizarding world. And the Gaunt family at that time, that slightly crazy woman, completely worsened the relationship between the other party and the Gaunt family.
In a sense, the Gaunt family should be the enemy of the entire magical world.
Luke pursed his lips and shook his head: "I'm not in a good mood, but it's probably not the same thing as what you are thinking, Professor."
"For me, there is no fundamental difference between Yinfamouni Magic Academy and the Lance family. I am just very selfish. I can eat the good things left by the other Gunter. And the bad things left behind, I can avoid it if I can."
Although some people started attacking indiscriminately. There was no chance for him to avoid his face.
"Then what are you struggling with?"
Dumbledore asked curiously.
Luke looked at the sea, let out a long sigh and said, "I was recalling the backgrounds of those families in the United States that I collected at that time."
"Although every family has a dark history that can be unearthed. But it would be too scary for any family to have a shovelful of black history."
"Using conspiracy and assassination techniques, we seized the mineral veins from the hands of primitive tribe wizards. Based on this, we built a family."
"Use magic to manipulate the indigenous Muggles on a large scale, first dig, collect, and then kill..."
"Catch the black girl and sell it to Muggles..."
"I found a special anesthetic poison from primitive tribes and sold it for a fortune after improving it. Later I regarded this kind of thing as my own unique skill. But later I found a business of smuggling special products to foreign countries and completed the transformation .Most of the smuggled animals are magical animals unique to North America.”
Luke took a deep breath...
When humanoid stars shine...
The Malfoy family has also done many bad things, including the Gaunt family's scandal of mistreating Muggles. But, but... their fortunes are basically based on their achievements in the Wizarding Wars or Muggle Wars. Or like the Gaunt family, in ancient times a great wizard gathered a large number of followers and treasures, and then formed a noble family.
The originally unclean British magical aristocrats suddenly became great and upright in comparison with the American magical aristocrats...
Damn it, this is a shitty era...
"The family you mentioned last..."
Dumbledore didn't pay attention to what he said before. He already knew these things, but what could he do? Being so far away from each other, he had no way to deal with these things.
"It's very similar to our goal, right?" Luke smiled lightly, and then said with some sarcasm, "Such an arrogant style really looks like an American aristocrat."
"I'm really looking forward to seeing the patriarch of the Skye family. I really want to know what noble qualities a descendant of a little thief has."
Dumbledore looked at the smile on Luke's face and nodded.
This family is undoubtedly the target.
"If the opponent is one of the top ten families in the United States, or even the top one among the top ten families. Do you have any good ideas?"
Dumbledore asked.
Luke spread his hands: "There is no good way. You know, this is one of the top ten families. Don't talk about me. Even the Malfoy family, the leader of the British aristocracy, must be treated with caution."
"Why do you think I don't want to get involved in this matter? With all the things the Skye family has done in the past, I can't imagine how I, who is so weak, can exit the United States safely without offending the other party."
Luke looked at Dumbledore and said seriously: "There is an old Chinese saying. A strong dragon will not suppress a local snake."
"The Deep Sea Empire's own home is not clean. The two of us have nothing to do with the Deep Sea Empire. The Deep Sea Empire has nothing to do with us. To offend a family that is closely related to us for them is not just stupid, it is simply stupid. "
Dumbledore looks
As Luke kept complaining, he had an expression on his face that said whatever you want, I'll listen.
Just kidding...Luke would really be damned if he didn't get involved in this. Maybe this kid is holding back something bad...
There were many things that Dumbledore didn't understand. It’s not just that I’m old and don’t understand how young people play. What's more, he is not in that circle and doesn't know the rules of the circle.
The main reason why Luke was able to thrive just by relying on his name was that he was in that circle and had never done anything to break the rules of the circle.
As long as everyone doesn't lift the table, nothing will happen to Luke easily.
"Okay, let's not talk about it for now. You know what you want to do. You also know what I will help with and what I will stand by." Dumbledore interrupted Luke's nonsense and then spoke. Asked, "Who are your connections in the United States?"
Dumbledore was still curious about this matter. As far as he knew, Luke didn't seem to have any plans there.
Luke raised his eyebrows. Seeing that his nonsense attack had no effect, after being asked this question by Dumbledore, he could only smile brightly.
"It's a pen pal!"
Dumbledore glanced at Luke with disdain.
"It's not time to say that people are insincere before..."
………………
pier
Luxurious motorcades lined up at the pier.
There are people standing next to every luxury car. Waiting for the arrival of the person they want to welcome.
Dumbledore saw the scene on the shore from a distance.
"Is your pen pal such a big deal?"
He sighed with some insight.
Luke glanced over there, shook his head and said, "Professor, we are not the only two people on this ship."
Dumbledore looked at the group of Muggles who were waiting to get off the boat like him, and there was a strange expression on his face for a moment.
Of course, they still failed to disembark immediately.
Because the police are here.
After all, two lives were lost on the ship. Although the people on the ship were noble, due investigation was still required.
However, the investigation naturally came to nothing. After all, everyone's time is precious, and according to the captain, the two people who died got on the ship without buying a ticket through some unknown method.
This made the police really relieved...
As long as the person who dies is not a serious customer. As long as you are not a serious customer, it will be much easier to deal with it.
The police cordoned off the scene and went to the dead man's room to have a look. I simply took notes for those who were watching at the time. Then everyone got off the boat happily.
The whole process didn't even take more than half an hour.
All I can say is that there are ideas for investigation, but not much.
There aren't many ways Dumbledore and Luke can get past this investigation. After all, the other party is just a Muggle police officer.
But after they disembarked, things were obviously not that easy.
"Professor Dumbledore, Mr. Gaunt, please stay."
A male voice sounded beside the two people.
The two turned their heads and saw two men of similar build wearing long brown trench coats and hats.
When the leader saw the two of them stopped, he stepped forward generously and said, "Hello, you two, we are Aurors from the Auror Office of the United States Congress."
As he spoke, he extended his hand to Dumbledore. After shaking hands with Dumbledore, he shook hands with Luke.
"We are here to investigate the two wizards who died on this ship." The leading man looked calm. He took a few steps closer and was not aggressive. It seems like you are doing something that has nothing to do with you.
Luke and Dumbledore exchanged glances.
Dumbledore smiled gently at the Auror and said, "Okay, we will definitely cooperate with the investigation."
Meet Dumbledore and
Luke's cooperation made the other Auror look much more relaxed.
Obviously this attitude also saved them a lot of trouble. The leader didn't show much, but his smile was gentler.
And just as they were about to leave with Luke and Dumbledore, a discordant voice sounded like I disagreed with the wedding.
"etc!"
The four people followed the sound and saw a young man walking over with an elegant gait and a gentle expression.
"Tsk..."
Luke heard the "tsk" sound and glanced at the leading Auror. Obviously, this incident was within his expectation, but it was not the situation he wanted to see.
After the young man approached, he saluted Luke and said, "Lord Gunter, I am sent by the Tripcard family to greet you."
Luke nodded and didn't speak immediately.
The young man looked at Dumbledore again, with a look of respect on his face: "Professor Dumbledore, Lord Tripcard has admired you for a long time, and I hope you can pay me a favor."
Dumbledore had a gentle smile on his face: "Of course, I would also like to communicate with Mr. Tripcard if I have the opportunity."
Then, the young man straightened up, looked at the two Aurors, frowned and said, "Director Barry, what's the problem with our two distinguished guests that makes you wait here?"
"Speak up, maybe I can be of some help."
The tone cannot be said to be harsh, but there is also a hint of dissatisfaction.
