The closer you get to Mount Fuji, the fewer houses there are on both sides of the road.
Magic can shield the senses of those without magic, but it cannot shield wizards who are also affected by magic.
Everyone, including the driver of the double-decker luxury bus, could see a small village in the distance.
"Takane Village is the place in Japan with the largest concentration of wizards, second only to the Magic Town." Rinne pointed to a barrier at the Mount Fuji.
"The Abe Family is over there; it's a miniature palace that Magic Institute temple."
The barrier is barely visible, making the double protection seem somewhat redundant.
However, being located near Mount Fuji, it is indeed necessary to make ample preparations.
"It's a bit like Hogsmeade," Vincent, gazing at the distant Takane Village.
Although much smaller in scale, it has all kinds of shops related to magic.
"We're going to stay here for the next few days?" Kenny asked incredulously as he woke up.
"Are the hotels near the ski resort fully booked, or is it that you, Miss Jingu, are unwilling to spend money?"
Rinne's clenched fist quickly relaxed. "You can sleep somewhere else."
Also, do you think the hotels here are cheap?
Since arriving here for vacation, she has been covering all my expenses for food, clothing, accommodation, and transportation.
The clothes I bought in Shibuya were fine, but all the kimonos were genuine custom-made.
That shameless guy, Vincent and the others didn't even dare to take him.
"Has their relationship always been like this?" Daphne asked in a low voice.
"It was like this when I first met him," Vincent said, recounting something from last summer.
He was helping Gu Gu lose weight by swimming when Jennifer just came over to say hello, Kenny, the jealous king of Ilvermorny, immediately exploded.
It's not a one-on-one fight, but a group brawl?
Although it doesn't look like it, Vincent was indeed only 11 years old at that time.
"Serves him right!" Hermione's eyes were full of contempt. "If it weren't for Rinne, this guy would at least have his arms and legs broken."
Vincent's lips trembled slightly. "What kind of demon do you imagine me to be?"
Under normal circumstances, I don't usually initiate violence.
Hermione and Daphne both remembered what had happened before.
If they hadn't stopped him, that poor Byron would probably have been ruined for life.
"Excessive self-defense is not wrong."
"Yes, you should give him an even more memorable lesson."
The two little witches seemed to be talking about Kenny, or perhaps Byron.
Vincent once again witnessed how quickly girls could change their expressions.
If he had the chance, he would like to give Kenny a good beating.
Unfortunately, there was no suitable reason.
Eric was a soldier, and from a young age he was instilled with the meaning of violence.
Violence arises when justice fails to prevail.
Dumbledore knew how to exercise self-discipline, while Voldemort did what he wanted.
Even though they're here to cause trouble, it's best to avoid violence if possible.
"Hey, we've arrived."
Vincent didn't think about it anymore, picked up his suitcase, and followed them out of the car.
Takane Village is very similar to Shibamata Old Street, but covered in "White Snow" Tavern, it doesn't feel weathered; instead, it has a tranquil atmosphere that can calm people down.
The wizards here are very welcoming, especially to him who has been featured in the newspapers many times.
"Mr. Wayne, please don't hesitate to ask me for anything!"
"Me too, I'll take anything you need!"
After shaking hands with each of them, Vincent asked Rinne, who was standing to the side, with curiosity.
"Are they always this enthusiastic?"
"Obviously not." She looked at the departing figures. "You are now someone who can speak with the Minister for Magic, so of course they will respect you."
Hermione frowned. "So, the so-called privileged class?"
"Yeah." Rinne shook her head self-deprecatingly. "Let's not talk about this anymore. Let's go to the hotel and drop off our luggage first."
There is only one hotel in Takane Village, which is a three-story wooden building.
Although the number of guests is not high in winter, the rooms are barely big enough for two people.
"Of course we'll share a room!" Kenny was glared at fiercely by Rinne, and immediately went into the room obediently like a mute.
Jennifer took her arm. "Okay, don't be angry."
"Don't spoil him too much."
"Okay~"
Vincent, seemingly oblivious, didn't go into the room to put down his luggage, but instead sat quietly on a wicker chair outside the hotel.
The ski resort is great, but starting from the Mount Fuji...
"Where are we going?" Neville asked, carrying a backpack and holding a ski in his hand.
"Skiing."
Where to?
Vincent raised his left hand and pointed to the white, misty mountain peaks. "It's going to be really exciting starting from there."
Neville's throat bobbed, but he couldn't utter a word.
"What's so exciting?" James, who had run over at the sound, was holding a ski pole in each hand.
"Old Wen, have you finally reached the age where you want to seek thrills?"
"Maybe." Vincent stood up from the wicker chair. "If we don't act impulsively soon, our adolescence will be over."
Kenny, inside the hotel, nodded in strong agreement.
Since the Shingu Family is there to back me up, I should make sure I live comfortably.
Rinne didn't find anything wrong with the idea of climbing Mount Fuji and then skiing down from the summit.
Let's go!
Thirteen fully equipped people set off from Takane Village, heading towards the legendary immortal mountain where immortals were said to reside.
Abe Family's study
Yuxuan turned his gaze away from the window.
I was just passing by, but didn't come in to visit.
Thinking of his youngest son, Aoi Sora, he smiled bitterly and sat back down in his chair.
I opened the drawer and pulled out a thick document.
This is information about the Wizard Cards, specifically how many families were involved.
Given the obstacles in their own country and France, it's understandable that they would seek refuge in more distant places.
If it were just a coincidence, he might not have investigated these things.
"Knock knock—Father, it's me."
"Come in."
When Aoi Sora came in, Yuxuan had already put the documents back.
"Father, it seems they intend to climb the mountain first."
"She's really good at keeping her composure." Yuxuan leaned back in his chair.
"We don't need to bother them until we do something outrageous."
Aoi Sora's eyes suddenly darkened. "If they didn't—"
"What's so strange about that?"
The panic on his face vanished instantly. "Yes, Father."
Yuxuan stood up, put his hand on his shoulder, and said earnestly, "Our world is vast, Abe Family is just a relatively large grain of sand in it."
There are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding. Don't think your achievements are anything special.
Aoi Sora was startled and understood his father's intention.
It doesn't matter what you learn from Vincent's Alchemy.
The important question is how much growth Abe Soukou, the heir to the Abe Family, can achieve.
"It's meaningless to dwell on temporary wins and losses, understand?"
"Clear!"
Yuxuan nodded slightly, "I'm leaving everything to you. Do whatever you want."
Don't be afraid of the consequences, and don't let yourself be blinded by them.
Aoi Sora's tone was extremely solemn, "Father, thank you for your trust in me."