He was only worried that Vaughn Weasley might not accept his suggestion and would keep bothering Mars.
Otherwise, his colony would probably fall apart.
Fortunately, Vaughn Weasley was as good as his word, just as Aragog had heard. Most of those rumors had come from the Hidebehinds, the man-eating hybrid monkeys. They had a terrible reputation even among Fantastic Beasts, since large-scale wizard-led purges of Fantastic Beasts were usually caused by man-eating beasts like them.
Two months earlier, after the Hidebehinds had been captured by Vaughn Weasley, many Fantastic Beasts had said that the monkeys were doomed.
But recently, a group of them had actually returned, their coats sleek and shiny from eating well. They no longer looked like the furtive creatures that used to lurk in the swamps.
According to the Hidebehinds, Vaughn Weasley had ordered them not to attack humans. As long as they could resist their instincts, he would provide them with food. He had even established a series of "performance assessments," and those who met the requirements could collect a potion from him on a regular basis.
How many Fantastic Beasts had ever tasted a potion in their lives?
Aragog had lived for decades and had never seen a wizard like this, or anything like it.
Before, he'd still had some doubts.
But now—
After thinking for a long while, Vaughn raised his head again. Noticing Aragog's unease, he assured him, "Don't worry. I do want to know who those wizards are, but since you're cooperating, I can promise I won't bother Mars."
Aragog breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you for understanding, Mr. Weasley."
"But I still have a few questions for you."
"Go ahead." Aragog was very cooperative.
Vaughn thought for a moment, then asked, "When did those wizards last come here?"
Aragog replied