"Mr. Reinhardt paid me another visit earlier."
That was the first thing Dumbledore said upon seeing Zheng Qing.
Zheng Qing glanced up at the portrait frames on the wall. They were all empty. Clearly, just like last time, Hogwarts' current headmaster had sent all his predecessors away.
On a higher perch, Phoenix Fawkes kindly nodded at the green-robed wizard who had just entered.
"Good day, Mr. Dumbledore. Good day, Madam Fawkes."
Zheng Qing politely nodded to the man and bird in turn.
Although Dumbledore was merely an Archwizard in the true Wizarding World, he was one of its greatest Archwizards, only a step away from Legendary Rank—thus, rumors had long circulated in the Alliance that Ms. J, author of "Harry Potter," was Dumbledore, accumulating legendary renown through that means. This time, with the assistance of First University's legends, Dumbledore had anchored his counterpart and descended into this world. The Dumbledores of the two worlds merged into one, greatly increasing his legendary renown. Influenced by the Mysterious Aggregation Principle, the "new Dumbledore" became the core for Dumbledores in even more worlds.
Simply put, Dumbledore now possessed the ability to step beyond the River of Time and Destiny. Once he returned to the Alliance, he would advance to Legendary Rank.
By comparison, Professor Emma had relied on the Mysterious Yellow Fruit to challenge Legendary Rank but had failed to advance completely. In the end, she could only wield legendary power on Puji Island by virtue of her Fruit Position as First University's Vice Principal.
Thus, the two "legends" actually held comparable status in this world.
And since this office belonged to Hogwarts' headmaster, who came first was self-evident.
"Good day, Mr. Zheng Qing."
Dumbledore extended a hand in invitation. A somewhat ornate high-backed chair abruptly appeared behind the green-robed wizard. After Zheng