Just as when Linley had first arrived here years ago, Nicholas arranged a fine little villa within the manor for Fred and George to use as their temporary residence during their stay at Nicol Manor.
After learning that Linley and the Weasley twins had chosen different areas of focus, and that Linley would be going to Newt in August to participate in research on Space Anchors, Nicholas decided to guide Linley and the Weasley twins separately.
Linley had chosen to develop himself comprehensively and apply his alchemical attainments to more aspects of life, while Fred and George had chosen to devote alchemy entirely to combat and the creation of weapons of war.
Their completely different choices made it impossible for them to receive Nicholas's guidance together.
Thus, Nicholas decided to spend the next half month teaching Linley alchemy, then slowly guide the Weasley twins in August and even September.
After all, Fred and George had already graduated from Hogwarts Castle. They would not need to attend school in September, giving them more time to receive Nicholas's guidance.
During the half month Nicholas was teaching Linley, Fred and George received his permission to use the training grounds and certain alchemical training facilities within Nicol Manor.
Unlike the motionless training dummies at Hogwarts Castle, the alchemical dummies here fought back against their trainees. On average, these alchemical dummies possessed combat strength above that of elite Aurors.
This allowed Fred and George to improve their practical combat experience through sparring with these alchemical dummies.
At the same time, Nicholas began teaching Linley.
"I have heard of the so-called Dark Lord in your British wizarding world," Nicholas said calmly. "Based on the intelligence I have, he is a cunning fellow. If he cannot deal with you, he will find ways to target those you