At the edge of the Forbidden Forest, Albert was adjusting his mindset and making his final preparations. The outcome of the coming battle was very important to him.
As long as he defeated Professor Flitwick and completed the quest he had triggered earlier, he would no longer need to worry about fighting Dark Wizards in the future.
Quest: Challenge the Champion. Phileas Flitwick was an experienced duelling enthusiast who had earned the glory of becoming a duelling champion in his youth. Though now advanced in years, his strength was still not to be underestimated. As your teacher, Flitwick intends to assess your true abilities on the final day of instruction. Last five minutes against Flitwick. Reward: 5,000 experience points. Skill acquired: Wizard Duelling.
Besides that, there was another quest he wanted to complete even more.
Quest: Surpass the Master. Phileas Flitwick is an outstanding duelling master, your teacher, and an obstacle you can scarcely overcome at present. Challenge him in a duel and defeat him to prove yourself. Reward: 20,000 experience points, 2 skill points. Skill acquired: Flitwick's Duelling Techniques.
"Mr. Anderson, are you ready?"
Professor Flitwick looked at his prized student, eagerly anticipating the coming match. He knew Albert's potential and rate of growth very well. It would not be long before Albert became an excellent duelling master.
"I'm ready, Professor."
The two walked onto the clearing they had prepared. From the very beginning, neither intended to observe the formalities of Wizard Duelling.
If their enemy had been a dark wizard, neither side would have had the chance to do so anyway.
The duel began without warning.
Anyone else might have been struck down by the sudden Stunning Spell, or left in a sorry state by the ambush.
Albert, however, expertly cast the Shield Charm