Probably.
How could that seasoned schemer possibly let himself lose out?
Edward placed the Suitcase on the floor, stepped back, and recited softly:
"I pray for the power of Evernight;
"I pray for the power of secrecy;
"I pray for the Goddess's favor;
"This case contains what I brought back for you this time.
"I've gathered nearly everything on the list."
"O Night-Scented Herb, herb belonging to the crimson moon, please convey my prayer to the Goddess!
"O Moon Flower, herb belonging to the crimson moon, please convey my prayer to the Goddess!"
The candle flames swayed slightly, and the room's light flickered dimly with them.
Whoosh-
With a gust of wind, the Suitcase vanished.
A moment later, words formed from dust appeared on the floor: "Very good. Thank you for your efforts."
Thank you for your efforts?
Holy shit, the Goddess actually thanked me for my efforts.
Edward nearly teared up and declared his utmost loyalty to her on the spot.
Wait, am I... manipulating myself? I spent my own money running around the world and even visited a military base. It really was hard work!
Chapter 268: A summary of recent developments
I've clearly written too much about Harry Potter World this time.
My original plan was to return twice to write this stretch of the story, but after seeing someone ask for more "Harry Potter," I put it all together. Judging by the results, it probably hasn't been entirely satisfactory.
Of course, that's my own problem as the author.
The appearance of [unplanned Beyonders] in Harry Potter World might make some people uncomfortable or strike them as a deal-breaker, since it takes away the protagonist's uniqueness.
I'd like to explain this here. First, there should only be three or four [Beyonders] like Ariana in the entire story.