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00:22Hogwarts.
00:23I am such a model wizard.
00:26Chapter 341 Departure to the Dragon Reserve
00:29The next morning, Kyle went downstairs for breakfast and found Newt already there, sitting at the table chatting with Diana.
00:36House Elf Dobby was bustling about in the kitchen, constantly delivering eggs, sausages, and toast.
00:43Good morning, dear, Diana greeted Kyle, helping him adjust his collar.
00:48Come and eat breakfast.
00:50You'll be leaving soon.
00:53Good morning.
00:54Kyle replied, greeting the two of them.
00:57He grabbed a piece of bread and asked, are we leaving so early?
01:02No, we're leaving in 10 minutes, Newt said with a smile.
01:06They sent me another letter last night.
01:09Apparently, Pino, the Ukrainian iron belly with the broken wing, needs to be moved by the dragon keepers.
01:15The whole reserve is in turmoil, and even the gentler dragons are getting swept up in it.
01:21Kyle quickly finished eating while Newt and Diana continued their conversation.
01:26It's surprising.
01:27How did that man, Black, manage to escape?
01:32Diana asked.
01:33I think he discovered a weakness in the Dementors, Newt replied.
01:38They perceive everything around them through emotions.
01:41There aren't many ways to hide from them, but it's not impossible.
01:45Diana poured him a cup of tea.
01:48And the Ministry relies on the Dementors far too much.
01:51There are only two hit wizards guarding that entire island.
01:56Yes, Newt agreed, taking a sip of tea, but it's still quite an achievement.
02:01No one has ever escaped before.
02:03Maybe, Diana said, glancing out the window.
02:08Who knows?
02:09Kyle ate his breakfast in silence, listening without commenting.
02:14A week ago, in an attempt to draw more people into their sweepstakes, the Daily Prophet had
02:19once again reported on the Weasley family.
02:22In the accompanying photo, they all stood together in front of a massive pyramid, including Ron's
02:27half-dead rat.
02:29By the time Kyle finished eating, it was about time to leave.
02:33Newt took out a glass bottle.
02:36The port key.
02:38I assume you know how to use it.
02:40Kyle nodded and placed his hand on the bottle as Newt glanced at the clock.
02:45A few seconds later, they were swept away by a whirlwind, disappearing from the room together.
02:50To be honest, after getting used to apparition, this method of travel was relatively gentle.
02:56When they arrived, Kyle landed solidly on the ground and took a moment to tidy his shirt
03:01and smooth his windblown hair.
03:03Welcome, Mr. Newt Scamander.
03:06Oh, Kyle, I almost didn't recognize you.
03:10A voice sounded beside him.
03:12Kyle looked up and found himself standing in an open valley, facing a stocky man who was
03:17staring at him in surprise.
03:20Charlie.
03:20Kyle exclaimed, equally surprised.
03:23In front of him stood Charlie Weasley, looking even more robust than he had two years ago.
03:29His exposed arm bore a large scar, evidence of a past burn.
03:35The two embraced, and Kyle blurted out, why are you here?
03:38But as soon as he asked, he regretted it, it was obvious, given that Charlie worked at the
03:44Dragon Reserve.
03:46It was like asking Professor McDonagall why she was at Hogwarts.
03:50Charlie chuckled, understanding Kyle's intent.
03:53I'm here to greet Mr. Scamander.
03:57So, are you his assistant now?
04:00He glanced at Newt, who, lost in thought, was gazing up at the massive shapes moving through
04:05the sky.
04:06Unphased, Charlie simply smiled, he was used to this sort of thing.
04:12He had welcomed Newt to the reserve twice before and had come to expect his fascination with
04:17magical creatures.
04:19Fortunately, he had Kyle to talk to this time.
04:22Yes, I'm Mr. Scamander's assistant, Kyle said, extending his hand with a smile.
04:28Can't see why there be a problem with that.
04:30Of course not, Mr. Assistant, Charlie replied, grinning as he shook Kyle's hand.
04:37After all, you're 14 now, aren't you?
04:41Did you get the gift I sent you?
04:43Yes, it's amazing.
04:46Kyle said enthusiastically.
04:48I've never seen a dragon tooth that big before.
04:52Old Pino's been losing teeth faster these last few years, so I picked the largest one
04:56for you, Charlie said, leading Kyle toward a nearby field where a few people were gathered.
05:02Kyle spotted Professor Kettleburn, who had retired and moved to Hogsmeade, invited here
05:07for the occasion.
05:09Next to him stood a tall wizard with a bushy beard.
05:12Professor Kettleburn, though tall himself, barely reached the other man's shoulder, this
05:17newcomer appeared to be well over two meters.
05:19Edwardus Lima, Charlie whispered, a famous Peruvian master of magical creatures.
05:26He lived alongside a Peruvian viper tooth for ten years.
05:31Kyle's eyes widened at the name.
05:33He recognized it, the author of the Monster Book of Monsters, which he'd recently read.
05:39Apparently, this man, like Hagrid, had an affinity for magical creatures that most found
05:44too dangerous.
05:46Newt, there you are.
05:47Professor Kettleburn called, beaming from a distance as he approached them.
05:53I figured you'd bring the boy along.
05:56Long time no see, Kyle.
05:58Long time no see, Professor.
06:02Oh, don't call me that, I'm not a professor anymore, Kettleburn said with a wave of his
06:06hand.
06:08Just an ordinary retired old man now.
06:11Ordinary retired old men don't travel all the way out here to see a dragon, Kyle teased
06:16with a laugh.
06:17Hello, came a deep, gentle voice.
06:21The tall Edwardus Lima had walked over to join them, greeting Kyle with a warm smile.
06:26I've heard of you, the youngest recipient of the Order of Merlin.
06:30I didn't realize you had an interest in dragons as well.
06:34His accent was perfectly clear, with no trace of anything foreign.
06:38It was impressive, this master of magical creatures, having traveled the world, had mastered
06:44more than just creature handling.
06:46It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Lima, Kyle said.
06:51I've read your books.
06:53Oh.
06:53Edwardus Lima looked a bit surprised.
06:56You've read that obscure book.
06:59In Britain, his book was indeed considered niche, with most witches and wizards preferring fantastic
07:05beasts and where to find them by Newt Scamander.
07:07Actually, the monster book of monsters is this year's textbook at Hogwarts, Kyle explained.
07:14Really?
07:16Lima glanced at Newt with a playful look and said smugly, it seems Hogwarts has a new professor
07:21with exceptional taste.
07:22That's not exactly what I'd call a good choice, Newt responded with a smile.
07:28The two men embraced, and it was obvious they'd been friends for many years.
07:33Newt grew more animated with an old friend nearby, and they launched into a lively conversation.
07:39Meanwhile, Charlie took Kyle on a tour of the reserve, introducing him to the various
07:44dragons' habitats.
07:45The closest area to us is the Swedish Shortsnout Reserve, Charlie said, pointing in its direction.
07:52There are seven of them here, and it's generally the least active part of the reserve, for
07:57now, at least.
07:59He gestured toward a plume of fire rising in the distance.
08:03Last night was much busier than it is now, the flames went on all night.
08:08He turned to Kyle with a grin.
08:11I only have one request for you don't flinch.
08:14It'd be embarrassing if you ended up sitting down in shock.
08:18That's not going to happen, Kyle assured him confidently.
08:20I hope not.
08:23Charlie chuckled, giving Kyle's shoulder a friendly pat.
08:27Though, honestly, I'd quite like to see it, imagine, a second-class Order of Merlin recipient,
08:33losing his nerve at the sight of a dragon.
08:36It's incredible, really.
08:39When I got the letter from my mom last year telling me, I thought she must be joking.
08:44An Order of Merlin.
08:45Here I am, freshly graduated, and you've already achieved so much.
08:51Hogwarts.
08:52I am such a model wizard.
08:55Chapter 342 You've come at the right time before coming to the dragon reserve, Kyle had
09:00imagined the atmosphere here would be tense.
09:02But when he arrived, he found it was surprisingly calm.
09:07There were no roaring flames, no deafening dragon roars, and although dragons could be spotted
09:12flying in the sky, there were only one or two at a time.
09:16Around him, people were gathered in small groups, chatting as if they were at a casual
09:21get-together with old friends.
09:23Charlie didn't explain much, simply giving Kyle a meaningful pat on the shoulder and saying,
09:28if you had come a day earlier, you wouldn't have thought this way.
09:32Let's just say you caught a good moment.
09:35Charlie showed Kyle around a bit longer, and when he thought the timing was right, they
09:39returned to the main area.
09:41The crowd had grown, with some people bearing a strong resemblance to Charlie dark-skinned,
09:46around 30, dressed in rugged clothing and heavy boots, these were the dragon keepers.
09:52Others in the crowd stood out, wearing various unusual outfits and appearing somewhat older.
09:58These are all magical creatures experts from around the world, Charlie whispered.
10:03See that lady by the tree with the house elves?
10:06That's Mrs. Razzino from North America, the only person in North America allowed to privately
10:11raise a dragon.
10:13And the bearded man across from her, that's Mr. Coat.
10:17He's the one who sent us three dragons.
10:20The man talking to Mr. Scamander is Professor Lock-Neil from Beauxbatons, his Abraxan steeds
10:26are famous throughout the wizarding world.
10:29Charlie introduced each person in detail, while Kyle listened carefully, jotting down their
10:34names.
10:35There weren't many, only 12, including Newt himself.
10:40As for their assistants, Charlie didn't bother mentioning them, likely because he felt it wasn't
10:45necessary.
10:46In short, assistants didn't warrant names, just familiarity.
10:50I always thought you had only muscles in your head, Kyle teased.
10:55Never imagined you'd know so many people, even ones from as far as North America.
11:00Turns out, dragon keepers have to be cultured, too.
11:05What do you mean, only muscles in my head?
11:08Charlie retorted, clearly offended.
11:10I have six N-E-W-T-S.
11:14I could've become an Auror if I wanted to.
11:17Alright, I take it back, Kyle replied with a shrug.
11:21Let me rephrase.
11:23While you were busy raising dragons, did you find time to read up on all these magical
11:27creatures experts?
11:29Of course not, Charlie replied.
11:32Just managing dozens of dragons each day is exhausting, not to mention dealing with crafty
11:37poachers.
11:39If I had any spare time, I'd rather get an extra hour of sleep.
11:43We actually decided on the guest list a month ago, so all we had to do was check their photos
11:48before they arrived.
11:50Right.
11:52Kyle recalled that Charlie's weakest subject was History of Magic, where the examiner expected
11:57everyone to memorize endless names.
11:59By midday, the dragon reserve had prepared lunch for everyone.
12:03Fancy fare was out of the question here, everything was rustic and straightforward.
12:09The stewed meat on the bone was larger than a fist, seasoned simply to preserve the natural
12:14flavor of the warthog, though this flavor might be a bit challenging for most people to enjoy.
12:20There was also an endless supply of rock-hard flatbread that was incredibly filling, enough
12:24to keep you going all day.
12:27Kyle felt nearly stuffed after only a small portion.
12:29Honestly, if this bread were any tougher, it could be considered rock cake 2.0, and Hagrid
12:36would probably love it.
12:38While eating, Kyle spotted Chris but chose not to go over and say hello.
12:44Several well-dressed wizards from the Romanian Ministry of Magic were also nearby, enjoying
12:49the meal with gusto.
12:51They seemed perfectly satisfied, and when they finished, the one who appeared to be the leader
12:55even asked for another serving.
12:58Hey, Charlie.
13:00At that moment, a brawny, middle-aged wizard came rushing over.
13:05Someone told me you brought a kid with you.
13:07Is he your brother?
13:09But he's not red-haired either.
13:12Anyway, whoever he is, it's dangerous around here right now, so you better get him out of
13:17here.
13:17Hollman, you've got it all wrong, Charlie said, waving off the concern.
13:23He's not my brother.
13:25He's Mr. Scamander's assistant.
13:29Assistant?
13:30Hollman repeated, stunned.
13:33Yes, I saw them come in together, Charlie confirmed.
13:37And he's already 14, which is the minimum age for entering the reserve.
13:42Oh.
13:43Hollman gave Kyle a skeptical once-over.
13:45It was hard to believe, but since Charlie had vouched for him, he figured it must be
13:51fine.
13:52Still, he smacked his lips thoughtfully.
13:56The other expert's assistants were either house elves or adult wizards in their thirties.
14:01Only Mr. Scamander would bring along a 14-year-old.
14:05That was truly unusual.
14:07However.
14:09Hollman glanced at Kyle, looking a bit uncertain, and hesitated about whether he should assign
14:14someone to keep an eye on him.
14:16The problem was, they were already short-staffed, pulling anyone else away could leave a gap
14:21in their defenses.
14:23But he couldn't just ignore the situation, either.
14:26Mr. Scamander was notorious for getting too absorbed in his work around magical creatures.
14:32What if he lost track of the boy, even for a moment?
14:34Maybe it would be best to find an excuse to keep the kid toward the back.
14:40You don't need to worry about him, Hollman, Charlie said reassuringly, as if reading his
14:45thoughts.
14:46With a grin, he began recounting some of Kyle's accomplishments.
14:50Escaping from the dark wizard Orin and rescuing a classmate in the process, facing down a werewolf
14:56at St. Mungo's, and even receiving the Order of Merlin, second class for his bravery.
15:02Hollman was left speechless.
15:04He'd suspected that anyone accompanying Mr. Scamander wouldn't be an ordinary kid, but
15:09he hadn't expected someone quite this remarkable.
15:12Hollman frowned, far less relaxed than Charlie.
15:15A fourteen-year-old Order of Merlin recipient?
15:19You wouldn't find another one like that in the entire wizarding world.
15:23Someone like that couldn't be allowed to get hurt.
15:27I really should keep him out of harm's way.
15:29But before Hollman could voice his concerns, a thunderous dragon roar suddenly echoed all
15:34around them.
15:36Everyone instinctively looked up.
15:38In the distance, over the valley, a massive dark shape rose into the sky, unleashing a
15:44fireball nearly forty feet across.
15:47It was like flipping a switch.
15:49In the next instant, dragon roars erupted from all directions, filling the air in a wild,
15:55continuous chorus.
15:57Hogwarts.
15:58I am such a model wizard.
16:01Chapter 343 The Dragon Brawl Kyle finally grasped what Charlie had been talking about earlier.
16:07A Hungarian horntail let out a thunderous roar, spewing dragon fire that shattered the peaceful
16:12atmosphere.
16:13One by one, various fire dragons soared into the sky like kites, roaring and exhaling streams
16:20of intense fire.
16:22The dragon keepers quickly took out their broomsticks and took off, hastily retreating from the chaos.
16:29Damn it, they've just laid their eggs.
16:32Hollman rushed out, looking alarmed.
16:34Why so early this time?
16:36Don't they ever take a break?
16:38Be careful, Kyle.
16:41Charlie stuffed the pancakes he was holding into his pocket and hopped onto his broomstick,
16:46racing after Hollman.
16:48In seconds, the crowd around them had thinned by more than half, and the remaining onlookers
16:53wore sober expressions as they hurriedly departed.
16:56Let's go, Newt said, stepping up beside Kyle.
17:00Do you have a broomstick?
17:01If not, there should be some spares here.
17:05Yes, Kyle replied, pulling out his Nimbus 2000.
17:10But where are we headed?
17:11Are we joining the others to calm the dragons down?
17:15Edwardus Lima, passing by, overheard and stopped, glancing at Kyle with raised eyebrows.
17:22The young man had suggested trying to calm down a dragon.
17:25This kid must be a Gryffindor.
17:28Of course not, Newt replied with a slight chuckle and a shake of his head.
17:33We can't, and shouldn't, stop the dragons from fighting.
17:38Dragons are proud creatures, if a wizard interferes, the battle will never end.
17:43It's a necessary part of the reserve's ecosystem.
17:46Kyle followed Newt as they flew deeper into the reserve, eventually stopping on a hillside
17:51overlooking the unfolding skirmish.
17:53So, what's our role here?
17:56Kyle asked.
17:58Quite simple.
18:00We tend to the dragons that surrender and are too injured to continue, ensuring they
18:04survive, Newt explained, taking out three large bottles and handing them to Kyle.
18:10These are the potions you'll need.
18:12The instructions are on each bottle, so read them carefully to avoid mistakes.
18:17Kyle quickly examined the bottles.
18:20The largest was labeled, Burns.
18:23Apply directly.
18:25Another bottle contained essence of dipni, which Kyle recognized as a treatment for scratches
18:30and bites.
18:32The final bottle was labeled Sleeping Draft, an especially potent version for beasts, though
18:37not as strong as the Draft of Living Death.
18:40While Kyle reviewed the potions, Newt kept his gaze fixed on the intense battle raging above.
18:45Hours passed, and the sky darkened.
18:48By nightfall, the fight still showed no sign of letting up.
18:52During that time, Kyle had managed to collect two bottles of dragon's blood, a small pouch
18:58of dragon scales, seven broken teeth, and half of a claw, remnants that had fallen from
19:03the sky.
19:05There were other scattered remains further out, but they were too far for Kyle to reach.
19:10And he wasn't the only one collecting.
19:12On another distant hill, a small black dot moved swiftly, gathering dragon scales, teeth, and other
19:19valuable debris.
19:21It was a house elf, though Kyle couldn't tell who it belonged to.
19:26From such a distance, he could barely see its form, and even if he could, house elves tended
19:31to look alike to him.
19:32The skirmish stretched on from afternoon into late night.
19:36Though there were no searchlights at the dragon reserve, the flames from the dragons lit up
19:41the surroundings, casting an eerie glow.
19:44About half an hour later, a light blue Swedish short snout suddenly plummeted from the sky,
19:49crashing with a loud thud into the nearby forest.
19:52Does that mean it's lost?
19:54Kyle asked, taking a few steps forward to check on the fallen dragon.
19:58Before he could go far, Newt's hand stopped him.
20:03Newt shook his head.
20:05Not yet.
20:06Wait a bit longer.
20:08Just as he said that, the dragon struggled back into the air.
20:13We have to wait until the dragons admit defeat voluntarily or are so close to death that they
20:17lose consciousness before we can start treating them, Newt explained.
20:21Stay calm, this will probably be a long, tedious process.
20:25But what if we come across one of those stubborn types that won't give up?
20:31Kyle asked, glancing at the Swedish short snout, still struggling to stay aloft.
20:36It was battling an Antipodean opali over a lake in a deep valley, its wings barely holding
20:41it up.
20:42The opali wasn't faring much better, nearly half of the dragon blood Kyle had collected
20:47so far had come from the two of them.
20:49If it doesn't surrender, then we'll have to wait for another opportunity, Newt replied.
20:54For a dragon, losing consciousness in battle is essentially admitting defeat.
21:00But that does make things trickier for us.
21:03Another ten minutes crawled by.
21:06The Swedish short snout finally plummeted from the sky.
21:10Its left wing hung broken, limp at its side, and a section of its tail was missing.
21:14The Antipodean opali swooped down after it, pressing a claw to its own head as if attempting
21:20to tear at its own neck.
21:22The Swedish short snout let out a short, high-pitched hiss.
21:26It's giving up.
21:28Kyle started to say, but Newt was already off, moving with an agility that belied his years.
21:34The opali released its grip, exhaling a burst of flame into the sky in triumph before spreading
21:40its wings and flying off.
21:42By the time Kyle caught up, Newt was already examining the fallen dragon.
21:47As it turned out, the task was trickier than expected.
21:51The defeated dragon, irritable and nursing its wounds, was in no mood to discern whether they
21:56had come to help or harm.
21:57With a sneering huff, it sneezed a fireball that singed Newt's hair, igniting a tree behind him.
22:05Unfazed, Newt quickly drew his wand.
22:08Stupify.
22:10The Swedish short snout's head wobbled slightly, and though it hadn't completely passed out,
22:15it seemed to calm down a bit.
22:17I'll leave the rest to you, Newt said, not looking back as he applied essence of dipony
22:21to the dragon's neck.
22:24Kyle sighed.
22:24So, he was just the translator here, was he?
22:29But, really, what was there to complain about?
22:32He'd been through enough similar situations that he was used to it by now.
22:37This wasn't so different from the time he'd been tasked with handling a demiguise or soothing
22:41an akami.
22:43Now, here he was, talking to a dragon.
22:46Kyle walked over to the Swedish short snout's head and spoke a few soft words.
22:50The dragon, realizing that the human wizard understood its language, lifted its head slightly
22:56in mild surprise.
22:58But soon enough, it felt a soothing sensation from its injuries and closed its eyes with
23:03a quiet rumbling in its throat.
23:06Hearing this sound, Newt smiled.
23:07It's certainly handy to have you here.
23:11Otherwise, I'd have to use calming potions to get it to settle down.
23:16Did it just thank us?
23:18No.
23:19Kyle's mouth twisted into a grimace.
23:22Actually, it's cursing us for meddling, and in rather colorful language.
23:27Newt's hand holding the bottle paused briefly.
23:30I say let it be, Kyle muttered, irritated.
23:34Essence of Dittany is expensive.
23:37Seems a bit of a waste to use it on him.
23:40Hogwarts.
23:42I am such a model wizard.
23:44Chapter 344
23:46A Bountiful Harvest the melee in the sky raged on into the next day, showing no sign of winding
23:51down.
23:52Under normal circumstances, a dragon can end a fight with other magical creatures with just
23:57a single blast of dragon fire, its primary form of attack.
24:01But when facing other fire dragons, this ability is far less effective.
24:07Dragons are naturally resistant to dragon fire, a trait inherent to their kind.
24:12Unless the difference in power between opponents is extreme, a single blast of dragon fire will
24:17only leave a small mark on the other dragon scales.
24:21With their thick blood, durable scales, and lost primary attack ability, the dragons in the
24:26sky were now relying on endurance and raw fighting instincts, locked in a grueling struggle.
24:32For some, like the Swedish shorts now from before, this battle style was a disadvantage.
24:38Lacking the stamina and skill for such prolonged combat, it was among the first group of dragons
24:43to fall.
24:45Of course, though the dragons appeared unharmed despite scratching and biting each other,
24:49the brutal nature of their fight was unmistakable.
24:52Anyone foolish enough to join the fray would likely be shredded in seconds.
24:57Even the toughest troll wouldn't last more than a few moments against them, let alone witches and
25:02wizards.
25:03As dawn approached, Newt was visibly struggling.
25:07He swayed where he stood, his fatigue evident.
25:10In his youth, Newt had circled the globe with his suitcase, often going without sleep for days on
25:16end.
25:16But that had been fifty or sixty years ago, staying up this long was an ordeal for him
25:22now, near a century old.
25:24He'd already downed two bottles of Awakening Potion to keep going, but even that was barely
25:29enough.
25:30As he reached for a third bottle, Kyle swiftly snatched it from his hand.
25:35Awakening Potion was effective, but it wasn't something to drink like water.
25:40And each dose only forced alertness, the more one consumed, the worse the crash afterward.
25:46Who knows when this will end?
25:49Why don't you rest for a bit?
25:51Kyle suggested, pocketing the potion bottle.
25:55Leave the rest to me.
25:56Newt glanced up at the ongoing battle in the sky, hesitating.
26:00But after a moment, he nodded, accepting Kyle's suggestion.
26:05He could barely stay on his feet any longer.
26:07Even though our spot here is relatively safe, be careful, Newt advised.
26:13If things get dangerous, get out of here right away.
26:17I remember you have a ring that allows you to apparate.
26:20Satisfied that he'd conveyed his concerns, Newt opened his suitcase.
26:26Inside was a small, cozy bed, perfect for a quick rest.
26:31After he disappeared into the case, Kyle closed it, lifted it gently, and continued observing
26:36the intense fight unfolding above.
26:39It was destined to be a long, uneventful process.
26:43Newt finally woke up midway through the next day, allowing Kyle to take his turn to rest.
26:48The cycle continued, from night to day and back again, until the early morning of the
26:53third day, when the fierce melee in the sky began to die down.
26:57The dragons, exhausted and battered, could barely stay airborne, drifting unsteadily as
27:03if they'd been drinking bad wine.
27:05Their once fierce flames had dwindled to faint embers, signaling a temporary truce.
27:10Once the last Hungarian horntail quieted, Newt led Kyle back to the field.
27:15Before long, the other dragon keepers returned as well, most of them too drained to say a
27:21word before collapsing into sleep.
27:24The dragon reserve had set up tents nearby for temporary accommodations, conveniently located
27:29next to the dining area.
27:31Kyle, curious, stepped into the tent labeled, Newt's commander.
27:36Inside, he found a surprisingly spacious, three-bedroom setup with a bathroom and a small kitchen.
27:42The furnishings were a bit old-fashioned but clean, with no trace of mustiness.
27:48Since he and Newt had taken turns resting, Kyle wasn't tired just yet.
27:53He settled at the table, ready to sort through their harvest from the past few days.
27:58Newt had mentioned earlier that the reserve wouldn't question what they collected, an unspoken
28:03understanding of sorts.
28:04Kyle opened his mokeskin pouch, unloading his haul onto the table piece by piece.
28:10First, he pulled out two large bags of dragon teeth and scales.
28:15The quality varied, with some pieces intact and others badly damaged, but he hadn't had
28:20time to be picky during the collection, so he simply piled them in the corner.
28:25Then, he lifted a large, dark red bottle onto the table with a heavy thud, it contained nearly
28:30a pint of dragon's blood.
28:33In Diagon Alley, a tiny vial of dragon's blood went for about 12 galleons.
28:38Kyle's bottle, by comparison, held enough to fill 30 of those vials.
28:44After three days of work, or technically two, he estimated they had gathered items worth about
28:49360 galleons, an impressive haul, even split between two people.
28:54Just this bottle alone held more value than Mr. Weasley's monthly salary.
28:59Oh, is that all dragon blood?
29:02Newt, just entering the tent, immediately noticed the bottle on the table.
29:07That's right, Kyle replied, then added with a slight frown, but there are at least three
29:12types of dragon blood in here.
29:15Will that be an issue?
29:17As long as there's no Peruvian viper tooth in the mix, it should be fine, Newt assured him.
29:23Viper tooth blood has toxins.
29:26Good, Kyle sighed in relief.
29:29He'd been careful to avoid the Peruvian viper tooth as green-tinted blood, which had a sharp,
29:34distinct odor that made it easy to identify.
29:37Oh, by the way, Newt said, gesturing toward the tent entrance, I noticed that Lock Neal
29:42seemed to be buying materials like these, and his prices are fairly reasonable.
29:47If you're interested in selling, you could check with him.
29:50Lock Neal, the professor from Beauxbatons.
29:54Kyle considered it but decided against it.
29:57He didn't need galleons at the moment, and he knew he could use these materials himself
30:01for alchemy items and potions.
30:04The most important part was that they were pure and unadulterated.
30:08Kyle took out another bottle, pouring half of the dragon's blood for Newt.
30:13Newt accepted it with a grateful smile.
30:15Dragon blood, when diluted, could be used to enhance tonics for magical creatures, immediately
30:21upgrading a tonic's quality from ordinary to premium.
30:25For Newt, with his suitcase of creatures, dragon blood was a prized ingredient.
30:31Newt, however, had no use for the other collected items and left them all to Kyle.
30:36Kyle spent over half an hour sorting through the damaged materials, and by evening, he'd
30:41packed up a large bag to sell to Professor Lock Neal of Beauxbatons.
30:46The sale brought him thirty galleons, not a huge sum, but better than nothing.
30:52Kyle had originally thought that Lock Neal might turn down the damaged goods, but the professor
30:56seemed to have no hesitation about accepting anything dragon-related.
31:00You're at Hogwarts, so you might not know.
31:04Lock Neal handed Kyle the thirty galleons with a smile.
31:08We teach alchemy at Beauxbatons, and for beginners, we don't use high-quality materials.
31:14These will do nicely.
31:16He also mentioned that if Kyle ever came across more substandard items, he'd buy them by weight
31:21at the same price, no questions asked.
31:24Kyle nodded in agreement, though the conversation left him with a lingering thought, wondering
31:29if Professor Snape might be sourcing his potions' ingredients at a discount somewhere, too.
31:35Hogwarts.
31:36I am such a model wizard.
31:39Chapter 345 Rescue and the tree net later that evening, Charlie came over, looking even
31:44more exhausted than the others.
31:47His face had the pale, wilted look of overcooked cabbage.
31:51I've been flying for over thirty hours, he grumbled over dinner.
31:54And I've had to keep an eye on the dragons constantly so they don't bite me in half or
32:00knock me out of the sky.
32:02Honestly, I think the Quidditch players should come here for some special training.
32:06Flying a broomstick between seven or eight dragons would be a lot more useful than any training
32:11they'd get on the pitch.
32:13They just want to play Quidditch, not get ki.
32:15Lead, Kyle laughed.
32:19And I don't think the dragon reserve would agree to that kind of training.
32:23Yeah, you're probably right.
32:26Shame though, they're missing out on a great opportunity.
32:30Seeing how worn out Charlie was, Kyle offered him a mint-flavored exploding bonbon.
32:35Want some?
32:37It's not as strong as Awakening Potion, but it should perk you up a bit.
32:40Thanks, I'll take anything at this point, Charlie said, popping the candy into his mouth.
32:47A moment later, there was a loud pop, and his face swelled up comically, resembling a
32:52giant toad.
32:54Charlie shivered and rubbed his cheeks as the mint's chill spread through him.
32:59That's better, he said, taking a few sharp breaths.
33:02Funny thing, I never used to like mints.
33:06Tastes change, Kyle said with a shrug.
33:08Charlie raised an eyebrow, smirking.
33:12So, you're telling me you'll be liking licorice next?
33:16Absolutely not, Kyle replied instantly.
33:20What a shame, you're missing out on a real treat.
33:23The Weasley siblings were all big fans of licorice, as was Harry.
33:28A licorice wand was a must-have snack for Harry and Ron on the Hogwarts Express.
33:33Kyle usually set aside any licorice he received to give to them on special occasions, like
33:38Christmas or their birthdays, as an extra treat.
33:42Before long, Charlie excused himself, as he still had to patrol the reserve that night.
33:48Kyle handed him a large bag of sweets.
33:51Though there were some shops and gathering spots for wizards near the Romanian Dragon Reserve,
33:56they mainly stocked things like rare wines, minerals, potions, and magical equipment.
34:01The sweets that filled the shelves at school were a rare commodity here.
34:07Not that sweets were impossible to find, but they were troublesome to get hold of.
34:12Ordering from far away often meant limited flavors, and the selection couldn't compare to Honeyduke's
34:17back home.
34:19After Charlie left, Kyle returned to the tent.
34:22Inside, he found quite a few people, including Newt, who all looked refreshed.
34:27Just like on their first day, everyone was gathered around, happily chatting.
34:33The conversation revolved around magical creatures, covering everything from dragon
34:37treatment techniques to postpartum care for Tebow warthogs.
34:42Kyle took a seat beside Newt, listening silently but intently, absorbing a wealth of useful
34:47knowledge.
34:48Professor Loch Neal even mentioned that he'd discovered a new magical creature in the
34:52Barisan Mountains, something massive with four arms.
34:56He'd already compiled his findings and illustrations, which would be published soon.
35:02Everyone showed great interest, and Kyle could tell Newt was intrigued too.
35:07It was clear he wanted to see this creature for himself, though he'd have to wait until
35:11Loch Neal's publication was available.
35:14This time, the dragons took a longer break.
35:17Everyone remained in the field for three days before activity resumed.
35:21When things began to stir again, Kyle and Newt returned to their usual hilltop.
35:27Their area of responsibility had been prearranged and was set farther from the highest cliffs,
35:32likely to accommodate Newt's age and ensure a safer position.
35:36However, it was a bit uneventful compared to other locations.
35:40Once again, the dragons launched into several days of relentless combat, but now, more dragons
35:46were dropping out of the skirmishes.
35:47Kyle heard the familiar hissing sounds of surrender almost daily.
35:53But there were exceptions.
35:55On the second day, a Romanian longhorn, worn out and disoriented, took a direct hit from
36:00a Ukrainian ironbelly's tail swipe, rendering it unconscious.
36:05With its eyes rolling back, it plummeted from the sky, landing near the hill where Kyle and
36:10Newt were stationed.
36:11For a moment, it looked like the fight was over.
36:15But then, the Ukrainian ironbelly, perhaps not realizing the longhorn was out cold, or
36:21maybe just too fired up to notice, hovered for a moment before diving down to finish the
36:26job.
36:27Newt's brow furrowed, and he immediately used apparition to appear beside the fallen longhorn,
36:32pressing his wand to its throat and emitting a series of short sounds, signaling surrender.
36:36However, Newt's attempt didn't work, his accent was thick, and the dragon sounds he made didn't
36:43quite resemble those of a native dragon.
36:46Under normal circumstances, the Ukrainian ironbelly might have understood, but at that moment, it
36:51seemed too agitated to heed Newt or Kyle at all.
36:55This is a problem.
36:57Newt's face grew tense.
36:58If the ironbelly continued its descent, its nearly six-ton weight would crush the Romanian
37:04longhorn beneath it.
37:06Yet using any direct spells to intervene would harm the ironbelly, disrupting its battle and
37:11violating the rules of non-interference with dragon combat.
37:16Nebulous
37:16Newt quickly conjured a thick fog around the area, attempting to obscure the ironbelly's view.
37:23Then, with a flick of his wand, he managed to nudge the fallen longhorn a short distance.
37:29Meanwhile, Kyle cast both the softening charm and the sliding charm on the ground, hoping
37:34they'd cushion the longhorn if it needed to be moved further.
37:38Almost simultaneously, the trees around them began to stretch and twist, as if transforming
37:43into massive, sturdy ropes.
37:46They reached into the fog, intertwining to create a gigantic net beneath the ironbelly's
37:51descent.
37:52Crack, crack.
37:54The sound of the tree net breaking was like firecrackers popping, as the immense dragon's
37:59weight strained the improvised web.
38:01For every rope that snapped, another quickly grew to take its place.
38:06Finally, the Ukrainian ironbelly halted less than two feet from the ground, its claws just
38:11shy of the longhorn's tail.
38:13Had it landed, there'd likely be a tailless dragon in the reserve.
38:17The ironbelly struggled in the net for a moment, then gradually seemed to come to its senses.
38:24Letting out a grumbling growl, it freed itself from the net and soared back into the sky, seemingly
38:29satisfied.
38:30That was close, came a familiar voice from behind.
38:34Kyle turned to see Chris, who stowed his wand as he approached them.
38:38It was he who had conjured the tree net just in time.
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