Yule Ball

The morning after Christmas, Eleanor returned to Germany, and Cherry Moon also said goodbye to Skylar. She was going to St. Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries for a two-week internship, after which she would return to school on her own.

Skylar, who had nothing to do, originally planned to stay at home with his family, but he received a message from Sarf asking him to come to Ella Cottage in the evening.

Skylar thought about it and decided it was a good idea. He hadn't seen his maids for a while, so he could check on them and see if there was any new information.

In the morning, he played wizard chess and dice with Draco for a while (Pansy also went home to spend Christmas with her family). In the afternoon, he accompanied Narcissa to Diagon Alley for a shopping trip (just like in the Muggle world, wizards also have a Christmas break sale).

Although it was a bit boring, Skylar cherished the time he spent with his family.

With a major war looming, even he couldn't guarantee his survival.

It's important to know that when he was in his second year, he set his sights on changing his family's fate and leading them to glory. But at that time, his only perceived enemies were Voldemort and his Death Eaters.

The current situation is that the enemies he faces have far exceeded his initial expectations, but he has no regrets. In order to protect those around him, he has already plunged into the darkness.

At night, countless stars dot the sky, and silvery moonlight shines on the snow, giving Ella Cottage, hidden deep in the forest, a hazy, mysterious aura.

As soon as Skylar stepped into the room, he heard soft bells and music. Five maids, already dressed in sexy Christmas outfits specially made for the holiday, stood in a row in the center of the elaborately decorated dance floor, with a magnificent Christmas tree behind them, adorned with twinkling magic lights and ribbons, shimmering with light.

Welcome back, Master.

Latifa, dressed in a white short dress with rabbit fur trim and stockings that accentuated her slender legs, looked like a Christmas elf from the snow. A flawless, sweet smile graced her face as she held a glass of warm red wine. She slowly stepped forward, curtsied slightly, and said softly, "Master, tonight is Yule Ball we've prepared especially for you. Please enjoy yourself."

The four handmaids, Sarf, Savannah, Katarin, and Natalie, had already dressed up meticulously, all wearing sexy Santa Claus costumes.

The red velvet miniskirts clung to their curves, the low-cut design revealing delicate collarbones, the off-the-shoulder cut showcasing graceful shoulder lines, and the skirts boldly cut above the thighs, revealing glimpses of their long legs under the lights. They stood in the center of the hall, their faces beaming with delight, their skirts swaying gently, making them look playful yet alluring.

Sarf lightly touched her alluring red lips with her finger, her eyes sparkling with teasing as she blew a kiss to Skylar, chuckling softly, "Master, we've been preparing this surprise for you for quite some time!"

Savannah remained calm as always, standing to the side with a touch of reserve. Although her face was expressionless, she could not hide the fervor and anticipation in her eyes. Her silver-white hair swayed gently, reflecting a soft glow, like moonlight falling.

Katarin's red hair shone like flames in the candlelight, and her fair skin glowed with a warm luster in the dim light. Compared to Sarf's allure and Savannah's serenity, her smile possessed an indescribable quality. She lowered her head slightly, avoiding direct eye contact with Skylar.

She had once been such a proud woman, but now, to fulfill her revenge, she had to abandon all her pride and please the man before her, causing her constant inner turmoil. Skylar smiled and said softly, "Katarin, I told you, you don't need to force yourself—"

Katarin suddenly raised her head, as if she had made a decision. Her eyelashes trembled slightly as she looked directly at Skylar, her eyes filled with complex emotions, and said, "Master... tonight, please let me serve you as well." After saying this, she breathed a sigh of relief, but a strange feeling spread through her heart, as if she had finally been completely freed from the past.

Natalie, who had been standing in the corner, finally mustered her courage and stepped forward. Her wine-red eyes shimmered slightly in the candlelight. She nervously clutched the hem of her skirt, gently biting her lip, her voice soft yet firm. "Natalie greets Master... I hope Master enjoys himself tonight..."

Skylar took the wine glass, a slight smile playing on his lips as he admired the girls' appearances. His gaze, however, slowly shifted to the sofa where two voluptuous and slender figures stood upright—unexpectedly, Night Cat and Thousand Charms had come.

The ball has begun.

Latifa sat at the stage and played a small golden harp, while the Merpeople and Nymph statues behind her sang melodious songs.

Sarf, Savannah, Katarin, and Natalie stood in a row and danced a synchronized dance to lively festive music. Their movements had the flair of Arabia dance; their waists swayed softly, and their hips bounced to the rhythm, sexy yet elegant. Their red costumes fluttered as they danced, and their graceful figures blossomed under Skylar's gaze.

Night Cat and Thousand Charms Enchantress were kneeling before Skylar, each holding an exquisite wine glass and a plate of fresh fruit, their postures respectful and focused. Skylar reached out and patted the seat on the sofa, saying gently, "It's Christmas tonight, no need to be so formal. Sit down next to me and enjoy the performance together."

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in the eyes of the two maids, who obediently rose and nestled on either side of Skylar.

Inside the hall, dance and intimacy intertwined to create a sensual yet warm scene. Skylar sipped his wine while watching the dance, a satisfied smile playing on his lips. He couldn't help but think again—this was probably the blissful life of ancient feudal slave owners. He had fought so long to protect his family's honor; indulging himself for one night wasn't too much to ask, was it?

The next morning, Skylar woke up from his hangover. His groggy head made him feel very uncomfortable. Latifa was already standing by his bedside, handing him a glass of hangover medicine. Skylar couldn't wait to gulp it down, let out a long breath, and leaned weakly back into Latifa's soft embrace. The latter obediently massaged Skylar's temples with her fingers.

Skylar, his eyes still closed, savoring the waves of pleasure emanating from Latifa's fingers, asked in a hoarse voice, "Where are they?"

"Master, Night Cat went back last night. Savannah and Katarin are preparing breakfast, Sarf is feeding the Fantastic Beasts in the Suitcase Space, and Natalie is still sleeping!"

Skylar's lips curled up slightly, but thinking about how these women still had so much energy after a night of revelry, he couldn't help but gasp in amazement.

"Where's Thousand Charms? Why wasn't she mentioned?" Skylar asked curiously.

"Miss Thousand Charms should have left this morning, but she said she has important information to report to you, so she asked me to come see you as soon as you wake up."

"Okay, I'm coming right now. Help me change my clothes."

When Skylar came downstairs, everything in the hall had already been cleaned up, leaving no trace of last night's Yule Ball. Nymphadora had already changed into her Auror uniform, her purple hair tied up in a high ponytail, and she had regained her dashing appearance.

As Nymphadora's power increased, her position within the Order of the Phoenix and the Ministry of Magic became increasingly crucial, granting her access to many previously inaccessible secrets. Upon seeing Skylar, she knelt on one knee, raised her head, and respectfully began to report to Skylar all the intelligence the Order of the Order of the Phoenix possessed regarding Egypt—

Skylar then realized that Anubi's forces had long since sided with Walpurgis, becoming his henchmen. This attack on the Alchemy Conference was carried out on Walpurgis's orders, in an attempt to seize the latest research results of alchemists worldwide.

According to information held by the Order of the Phoenix, Anubi is older than Newt Scamander and has been in charge of Cairo's underground black market for many years, specializing in the smuggling of regulated Fantastic Beasts. His power is so great that the Egyptian Ministry of Magic has been powerless against him for many years.

He himself was the number one wanted criminal on the Egyptian Ministry of Magic's list of criminals, and the bloodshed and cruelty of his methods made all wizards from Africa backgrounds tremble with fear.

Although the Alchemy Tournament caused him heavy losses, it did not damage his foundation. According to Dumbledore, he had seven deacons, each with the combat power of an elite Auror and who had also studied various secret magics, but none of them appeared in the Alchemy Tournament.

Skylar frowned slightly. Although he was somewhat prepared, Walpurgis's abilities were still stronger than he had expected. He had thought that he would only have to face the Pirate King Family and the Middle East Cobra's forces. He had already obtained information about the former from the pirates he had captured, and information about the latter had been obtained from Amorino. He did not expect that Walpurgis would be able to recruit new forces.

Nymphadora then reported--

At the Order of the Phoenix, Dumbledore took Yusof Kama's disappearance very seriously. Kama's strength and importance far surpassed those of Mundungus had disappeared earlier. In order to find out what had happened to Kama, Dumbledore even put aside all affairs of Hogwarts and the Order of the Order of the Phoenix and personally went to Egypt to investigate, but ultimately found nothing.

Skylar sneered, unsurprised. With his current magical power, and with some preparation, few could decipher his tracks, not even Dumbledore.

The last piece of intelligence--

The Order of the Phoenix has recently gained a new member named Dean Woflin. His father is Adebbe Woflin, the author of the book "Magical Theory". He comes from a prestigious family, was an outstanding student in school, and served as Prefect in Gryffindor. He had a bright future ahead of him.

Unfortunately, during the First Wizarding War, he was targeted by Voldemort and the Death Eaters. He refused their offers, but he was worried that his situation would endanger his Muggle wife (who did not know he was a wizard) and his newborn son. In order to protect them from the Death Eaters, he concealed his identity and abandoned them.

At the time, Dumbledore had promised to take care of the mother and son. Later, heartbroken, his wife remarried a Muggle and gave her son Muggle surname, but in memory of herself, she named him Dean Thomas, the same name as herself.

Under Dumbledore's arrangement, he was finally reunited with his son, and Mr. Woflin joined the Order of the Phoenix, providing timely reinforcements for the Order of the Phoenix, which was beginning to suffer manpower shortages. It should be noted that the Order of the Phoenix had suffered heavy losses recently, with four incidents occurring in succession: the disappearance of Mundungus, the imprisonment of Podmore, the death of Moody, and the disappearance of Kama. The loss of four members at once had already plunged the Order of the Phoenix into a predicament of insufficient manpower.

It can be said that Mr. Woflin's arrival was a timely help, greatly alleviating the Order of the Phoenix's predicament.