Don't Mess Around, Knockturn Alley Isn't Outside the Law!

At the entrance to Knockturn Alley, Charle's laughter echoed together with that of the Dark Wizards.

Gradually, the Dark Wizards stopped laughing.

The four Dark Wizards stared blankly at Charle, who was still laughing wildly, and fell silent for a moment.

A moment later, the lead Dark Wizard shouted angrily.

"You're still laughing?"

"Do you even know what kind of situation you're in?"

"Let me tell you, this is Knockturn Alley. The laws of the Wizarding World don't reach this place. No one will ever know what happened here."

"If you're hoping to stall until someone comes to save you, you've got the wrong idea!"

Savage looks appeared in the four Dark Wizards' eyes as they raised their Wands.

At that moment, Tonks, who was bound by ropes, roared.

"Are you crazy? Charle is still just a child!"

"If you're after money, come after me. Don't hurt that child."

The Dark Wizards' gazes immediately shifted to Tonks.

"You?"

Tonks gritted her teeth.

"I'm related to both the Black Family and the Lestrange Family. They're renowned old families in the Wizarding World, immensely wealthy, but with few heirs."

"I have money. If you want money, I can have those two families gather it for you. Let Charle go."

The Dark Wizards were overjoyed upon hearing this, unable to suppress the ecstasy and greed in their eyes.

"Who would've thought? So you're a noble lady too. I knew today was our lucky day."

"But if we can make money twice over, why should we make less?"

"We want both of you. Not one less!"

As Tonks sank into despair and racked her brains for a way to escape with Charle,

the four Dark Wizards raised their Wands again and aimed them at Charle.

At that moment, they saw Charle raising his Wand at them as well.

The Dark Wizards all laughed.

"Oh, what a brave little wizard. You'll surely end up in Gryffindor someday."

"But what are you holding that little Wand of yours up for?"

"Are you going to cast a Lumos spell and give us fireworks to celebrate?"

A hint of amusement appeared at the corners of Charle's mouth, along with a trace of anticipation.

Honestly, aside from that time with Dak, Charle had never truly fought with his Wand before.

He had derived so many new spells. Wouldn't it be a waste not to test them in real combat?

The next moment, Charle swung his Wand decisively and said softly,

"Dust-Free Land."

The Dust-Free Land Curse surged forth instantly.

An invisible, domineering magic that repelled everything formed a domain, spreading outward from Charle at incredible speed and enveloping the Dark Wizards.

Yet when the Dark Wizards saw Charle cast the spell and saw no flash of magic whatsoever, they burst into laughter.

"What kind of spell is that?"

"Oh, amazing! Truly amazing! It must be a spell invented by an extraordinary little wizard like you, right?"

"Terrifying. I almost pissed myself!"

But in the next moment, as the domain of the Dust-Free Land Curse swept outward and they attempted to stun Charle with spells, they discovered something horrifying.

The magic that was like blood in their veins, as instinctive as breathing, had vanished?

Even their Wands seemed to have become nothing more than broken sticks, utterly useless.

They waved their Wands futilely, but nothing happened at all!

Even the ropes formed by the Binding Curse around Tonks fell away one by one.

The sight left everyone present completely blank-minded, and the Dark Wizards' laughter came to an abrupt stop.

But Charle's movements did not stop.

After unleashing the Dust-Free Land Curse, Charle swung his Wand again.

There was no sound and no incantation, but with a sweep of his Wand, an exceptionally advanced Transfiguration was cast.

The ground beneath the Dark Wizards began to churn. The solid bricks suddenly softened into a patch of swamp, trapping them within it.

Meanwhile, the Wands in their hands and the packages in their arms spun through the air toward Charle with another wave of his Wand.

Looking at his spoils, Charle showed a satisfied expression.

Four Wands, along with three precious Magical Items. That was quite a haul.

Everything had happened in an instant. By the time the Dark Wizards reacted, only their heads remained above the swamp.

At that moment, their confusion and horror faded as they finally understood one thing.

Charle, a little wizard who had not even started school yet, possessed the strength to crush them!

And yet, Charle had pretended to be an ignorant child and followed them into Knockturn Alley. Damn it, he had clearly planned to rob them from the start!

For a moment, grief and indignation churned in their hearts.

Charle was already so rich, yet he still wanted to rob poor people like them of their things?

Was he even human?

So young, yet already so heartless in his wealth!

But with their lives in Charle's hands, they dared not voice their anger and could only say humbly,

"Lord Charle, we were blind this time. We admit defeat."

"But you haven't suffered any losses, and you've even taken three precious Magical Items from us. That should be enough, shouldn't it?"

The lead Middle-aged Dark Wizard even tried to persuade Charle to return the three items, mixing softness with threat.

"We're scum of the Wizarding World, but you have such a bright future ahead of you. How can you willingly sink to our level and keep company with people like us?"

"Mr. Charle, robbery is not acceptable!"

"Otherwise, if the Ministry of Magic or Hogwarts finds out, your future will be ruined."

Charle raised an eyebrow. He had not expected these Dark Wizards to still dare speak.

He said mockingly,

"So you're saying you'll report me to the Ministry of Magic for robbery?"

"Aren't you afraid the Ministry will find out that you tried to kidnap me and put you on trial too?"

The lead Dark Wizard wore a resolute expression.

"We know Wizarding World law well. We didn't successfully kidnap anyone, so at most it counts as attempted crime. We won't receive much of a sentence."

"But Mr. Charle, you really did commit robbery. If the Ministry of Magic finds out, it will leave an indelible stain on your future."

"I advise you to return our things. Let's pretend today never happened. How about it?"

Charle snorted.

What a joke. Once something was in his hands, they expected him to give it back?

He asked calmly,

"Since you know Wizarding World law so well, I'd like to ask you something."

"Does the Wizarding World have laws protecting minors?"

"I'm an eleven-year-old child who hasn't entered Hogwarts yet. If I accidentally kill a few Dark Wizards through excessive self-defense, will I be sentenced?"

"What would the Wizengamot jury rule in a situation like this? You must know very well, right?"

Charle slowly raised his Wand, and the swamp began to churn again, dragging the wizards gradually deeper.

At that moment, it felt as though ten thousand wild horses were stampeding through the Dark Wizards' minds.

Fuck, they had forgotten. He was only eleven—one of the absolute top-tier versions. They couldn't afford to provoke him!

As the swamp gradually submerged their chins, the Dark Wizards cried out in terror.

"Lord Charle, calm down. Please calm down."

"There's no need for this!"

"Knockturn Alley isn't outside the law either. Don't do anything rash."

"We have friends and family in Knockturn Alley too, all powerful Dark Wizards..."

As soon as those words were spoken, the churning swamp immediately froze.

Just as the Dark Wizards thought their warning might have worked, Charle revealed an expression that sent chills down their spines.

He licked his lips, his eyes burning with eagerness.

"You have friends and family too?"

"And they're all powerful Dark Wizards?"

"Good. Very good. Talented people, all of them."

"What I, Charle, like most are talented people."

Charle slowly bared his teeth as he looked into the depths of Knockturn Alley as though he were looking at a treasure vault.

He pointed his Wand at the Dark Wizards.

"Go. Send word to every Dark Wizard you know in Knockturn Alley. Tell them there's an opportunity to get rich here, that your group can't handle it alone, and have them all come over!"