That was the truth.
As representatives of the power standing at the very top of the food chain in the wizarding world, Legendary Wizards had never feared challenges. One could say that any wizard who feared challenges could never become a Legend.
Now.
Even though he felt that this trip to the Ministry of Magic was very likely some sort of setup aimed at him, or at whoever dared to storm the Ministry, Ian did not feel the slightest bit intimidated.
He was even vaguely excited.
"If they deliberately created the illusion that the Ministry of Magic was undermanned, then lured people with ulterior motives inside to accomplish some purpose, I really would have to think more highly of this Ministry."
"Still, the odds aren't that high." After all, the Ministry had imprisoned Newt so deep underground and needed corrupted Ancient Spirits—and even the thing behind the door—to guard him.
That in itself was highly unusual.
What secret had the "little animals" Newt carried touched upon to warrant such a massive response?
Could this also be an elaborate setup, intended to lure in people who were "capable" or who had noticed something suspicious?
For example... himself?
As for the possibility that this was specifically aimed at him, Ian estimated it was less than ten percent. Tracking the movements and thoughts of a Legend required, at minimum, another Legend.
Just as he had said before, a place like the Ministry of Magic could not produce a Legend. Not to mention that, while this era was still relatively early, it was already an age where Legends had faded away.
The possibility of another Legend secretly plotting against Ian was difficult to believe.
Of course.
Whatever was actually going on, Ian believed he would quickly find the answer through his own investigation. His