Wizard Tricks

On the other side of the Two-Way Mirror, Albert was lounging on the sofa, casually discussing with Sera how the train should cross the North Sea.

In the Goblet of Fire storyline, a school emerges from the Black Lake by boat, seemingly possessing similar magical technology.

Albert did not know whether the two used the same magic.

Even though I've been working hard to learn and absorb all kinds of magical knowledge, sometimes the more I know, the more I realize how much I don't know.

Trying to get to the bottom of things can be really tiring sometimes.

Albert was beginning to understand why the old wizards in novels were so powerful.

Those guys have already devoted a great deal of time and energy to exploring the mysteries of magic.

Thinking about his meager experience, Albert decided to give up pursuing the so-called truth of magic, as he himself had no such ambition.

Living a free and happy life is enough.

I once wanted to work in the financial field, but it was all for the money.

Money is important!

This is a perception brought over from a previous life.

Later, Albert agreed to become a member of Wildsmith, not just for the knowledge, but mainly because their values were compatible.

The Wildsmith Family is very interesting; the family itself is another interpretation of the "power of money".

"What are you thinking about?" Sera asked, looking up.

"I'm wondering if I'm being too greedy," Albert said softly.

"That's true, maybe you should give up some things."

Sera knew exactly what "too greedy" meant.

If Albert continues down this path, he could very well become the next Nicolas Flamel is proficient in everything.

But the problem is that Nicolas Flamel's achievements are the culmination of hundreds of years of work, and age can sometimes be an advantage.

But Albert was only a few years old; it was undoubtedly impossible for him to reach such a terrifying height in such a short time.

If a genius did what Albert did, he would probably become a highly accomplished and outstanding wizard.

Being proficient in everything sometimes means being mediocre.

However, Albert was different; he was like a monster, constantly absorbing knowledge and growing stronger.

This is why Sera believes Albert is the most talented wizard in centuries.

The conversation between the two continued, with Sera reluctant to reveal too much information, seemingly believing that if she did, Albert would lose the novelty of experiencing it for the first time, just as most wizards are unwilling to tell their children how Hogwarts School is sorted into houses.

As night deepened, their conversation ended when the train pulled into Hogsmeade Station. They lingered there for over half an hour, waiting for supplies to be replenished before the train restarted and continued its journey along the tracks toward Mari Bay.

Compared to Sera, Albert's journey wasn't too boring. Most of the time, he kept in touch with Isobel through Two-Way Mirror, whispering secrets between the two of them.

When discussing Katrina's situation, Isobel believed it was a young girl's hazy affection and the restlessness of youth.

At Hogwarts School, it's quite common for fourth and fifth-year girls and boys to start dating.

Many girls date guys under these circumstances, only to dump them or be dumped by them soon afterward.

Albert was attractive to most of the girls at Hogwarts School, and Katrina was no exception. Isobel attributed Katrina's feelings to teenage infatuation, just as boys can also have girls they like.

Faced with Isobel's words, Albert didn't know what to say. He thought it best to remain silent and be a quiet listener.

And so, the two chatted until midnight, and upon reflection, it all seemed quite unbelievable.

The train continued moving forward, and it was pitch black outside the window, with only occasional distant lights visible.

Albert put away the Two-Way Mirror, leaned against the headboard and started playing with Rubik's Cube, glancing out the window every now and then, waiting for the train to cross the strait.

He suddenly understood why Sera had given him the bed by the window.

The train did not go directly into the sea, but instead went into a downward tunnel.

"An underwater tunnel?"

The moment the dark tunnel appeared ahead, the thought immediately flashed through Albert's mind: it wasn't impossible for a wizard to open up an underwater tunnel.

However, the reality was different from what he had imagined. The moment the train entered the tunnel, all the windows in the carriages automatically locked and could not be opened no matter what he did.

This is clearly a direct route into the sea.

Albert suddenly felt a sense of anticipation, wondering how the wizards managed to make the entire train move underwater.

His patience was not tested, and the mystery was soon solved.

At the end of this dark tunnel, there is a metal ring that flashes with magical symbols. The train passes directly through the metal ring and drives down the slope into the sea.

"The Bubblehead Charm? It's hard to imagine that it could achieve this level of power."

As the train passed through the metal ring, it was coated with a colorless, transparent film, plunged into the water, and sped forward in the dark depths of the sea.

"Back then, the British Ministry of Magic put in a lot of effort to create those two underwater tunnels." Sera was still awake, sitting on the sofa drinking a beverage, her face showing little sign of fatigue from staying up all night.

Goblin silver? No, it's Goblin iron.

The metal ring covered with symbols was made entirely of Goblin iron.

"So much Goblin iron cost the Ministry of Magic a lot of Galleon. I remember Bard donated a sum of money and even received a third-class Order of Merlin," Sera said, stroking her beard. "However, Bard didn't want it, saying that one was enough."

"Even the creator of the Order of Merlin probably never imagined it would be so valuable!" Albert couldn't help but sneer.

Sera remained completely unfazed by Albert's sharp sarcasm.

Albert gazed out the dark window and sighed softly, "It's a pity I can't witness the underwater scenery."

The train had entered the depths of the sea. It was probably protected by some kind of magic that kept the sea creatures away. It was pitch black outside the windows, as if we were passing through a long tunnel.

"If they're willing to put in the effort, I think many wizards would be willing to spend Galleon to come here and take a stroll, to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the seabed." Albert was a little depressed. In his previous life, he had never even been to an aquarium. This was his first time passing through an underwater tunnel, and the result was this awful sight.

Sera did not comment on this.

For him, it was just a means of transportation, and as long as it could get him to his destination, that was enough.

The next morning, when Albert opened his eyes again and woke up, the train had successfully boarded in Denmark.

According to the original route, the train will pass through Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Romania, Romania, Hungary, Italy, and finally arrive at the town Austria Nicolas Town in France.

Then, we traveled to Spain and Portugal, crossed the Channel from the border of Belgium and the Netherlands, and arrived at King's Cross Station in London, Britain.

However, Sera changed his mind. He told Albert that the two of them would change trains in Germany and go directly to France. Before that, they wanted to visit an old friend who lived in Germany.

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