The explosion at the distant municipal Tower caused quite a commotion. The knights and Black Robe Wizards who had originally gathered were all rushing toward the Tower.
Gryffindor noticed the disturbance in the distance. "Looks like we achieved the effect we wanted. Matthew, did your two disciples escape safely?"
Matthew sensed the location of the magical marks. Irina and Kadir had already left this place.
Matthew said, "Don't worry. With the Falcon Puppets helping them, they're already far away from here."
Gryffindor nodded. "Then next, let's go save Ravenclaw's friend!"
After tending to their wounds, the three prepared to head for the central town of the Worcester region.
Matthew waved his wand, transforming the soil into a large Hippogriff. "Let's ride this."
Gryffindor circled the Hippogriff, even reaching out to stroke its feathers. She clicked her tongue in amazement. "Matthew, your Shapeshifting Technique is incredibly exquisite. It looks just like the real thing."
Gryffindor turned to Ravenclaw. "Miss Ravenclaw, can your Shapeshifting Technique achieve this level?"
Ravenclaw gently shook her head. "My Shapeshifting Technique is not as good as Matthew's, but with alchemy, I can achieve a similar effect."
Matthew chuckled. "Different paths lead to the same destination. Alchemy has many wonderful uses when taken to its peak as well."
The three climbed onto the Hippogriff's back. It spread its wings and took flight, swiftly soaring into the sky.
Worcester Town was not far from the wizarding town. At the Hippogriff's speed, they arrived above Worcester Town in less than twenty minutes.
Matthew took a monocular telescope from his pocket and looked down at Worcester Town below.
"What is that?" Ravenclaw asked curiously.
Matthew was slightly startled. He had forgotten that this era did not yet have monocular telescopes, so he could only say, "It's a little trinket made by