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Chapter 128: Grassy Vale

Grassy Vale is located upstream of the Blueburn River, boasting a beautiful environment and a pleasant climate. When Summerhall was still intact, the Targaryen royal family often visited Grassy Vale as a stopover while escaping the summer heat, spending a few days there before continuing on to Summerhall. However, with the fire that destroyed Summerhall and its subsequent abandonment, Grassy Vale lost much of its former prominence and gradually became an ordinary border town in The Reach.

Chapter 127: Qyburn

This time, Lynd had only a small group accompanying him on his territory inspection. Aside from himself and Nymeria, there were just Nymeria's twin handmaidens, Jon the steward, and Lynd's attendants, Asha and Brienne. Balin had to remain in Tumbleton to recover from his injuries, while Daisy and Lothor accompanied the group. With Lothor’s men and his freeriders, the entire entourage totaled only a few hundred people.

Because the group was so small, organizing the luggage was straight...

Chapter 448: The Cave

It seemed Fawkes had caught the Hogwarts headmaster mid-nap, as Dumbledore looked a bit dazed when he first landed. A cold sea breeze blew through the cavern, making him shiver, but it also cleared his head.

“Oh, Kyle, and Sirius… what’s happened? Why did you summon Fawkes?” he asked, his voice filled with concern.

“Horcruxes, Professor,” Kyle said bluntly. “We’ve found Voldemort’s Horcruxes.”

For a brief moment, Dumbledore’s composure slipped, his expr...

Chapter 447: Bringing Regulus Home

Sirius finally released Kreacher, standing motionless, his face blank as if he were under the Imperius Curse.

Lupin approached him and placed a hand on his shoulder. “Regulus was a true Black, and a worthy Slytherin. His name deserves to be honored.”

Kyle sighed beside them, silently reflecting. In his mind, Regulus had likely known from the start that he wouldn’t make it back. Once he decided to part ways with Voldemort, his fate was sealed. Voldemort’s skill in Legilimen...

Chapter 446: Regulus

Kyle instinctively reached for the locket, his fingers brushing off the dust as he held it up.

“Careful,” Sirius warned. “It might be some strange dark magic artifact.”

“You’re probably right,” Kyle agreed, though he still inspected the locket closely. It was egg-sized, heavy, and on its front, a grand letter "S" made of small, dark green gemstones glowed faintly in the dim light.

“This isn’t a Black family heirloom. I’ve never seen it before,” Sirius m...

Chapter 445: The Locket in the Glass Case

Watching the thought of tens of thousands of Galleons slip away gave Kyle a pang of regret. But he had to let it go; as valuable as the gold was, the Hufflepuff Cup was far more important.

Like Ravenclaw's Diadem, the Cup was one of the few relics left by the Founders of Hogwarts. And after Voldemort, in his twisted extravagance, had turned it into a Horcrux, he’d entrusted it to Bellatrix for safekeeping. Unlike Lucius Malfoy, who had stored Voldemort’s belongings in his own manor,...

Chapter 126: The Source of the Bear's Suffering

The tournament successfully concluded on the second day of the banquet, though it was no longer the main focus of attention. All discussions revolved around a single person: the Chosen One, Lynd.

The miraculous events of the banquet spread rapidly among the attendees. Had it been only a handful of people sharing the tale, skepticism might have lingered. But with hundreds of witnesses—including the most powerful figures in the Seven Kingdoms, even the king himself—no one dared to dou...

Chapter 125: The Storm God

Hearing King Robert's shout, the few men exchanged helpless glances before walking together towards the middle of the field.

“Huh? Today is really interesting—the lion is actually with the rose,” someone in the crowd muttered upon seeing the group approach.

Jaime's gaze swept coldly over the source of the remark, his eyes narrowing in disdain.

The group quickly reached the center of the field, where space had been cleared by the earlier jousting matches. King Robert’...

Chapter 444: The Key

Sirius Black had always thought Kyle was a rare, exemplary student. His grades were top-notch, his abilities surpassed most of his peers, and he knew when to be flexible, not bound by rigid rules and regulations. Best of all, Snape hated him—a sure sign, in Sirius’s mind, that Kyle was a genuinely good kid. Privately, he and Lupin had even speculated that one day, Kyle might become the headmaster of Hogwarts.

But by the following night, Sirius had started to question this idea.

Chapter 443: 12, Grimmauld Place

After retrieving what he needed, Kyle didn’t linger and left immediately. But rather than returning to St. Catchpole Village, he accepted Sirius’s invitation to London.

Late that night, the two arrived at Grimmauld Place, not far from King’s Cross. Kyle recalled what Sirius had just told him about 12 Grimmauld Place when, suddenly, a battered door materialized out of nowhere between numbers 11 and 13. This was the Black family mansion, now Sirius’s residence, protected by the Fi...

Chapter 442: Treasure Hunt

Many ancient wizards were drawn to the countryside of Wiltshire. Once, it was a bustling place, where grand mansions hosted lavish gatherings nearly every night.

Wiltshire was also the area with the highest concentration of wizards. But twelve years ago, everything changed almost overnight. Nearly half of the wizards were forced to relocate, some even becoming neighbors with Dementors, leaving behind vast, vacant estates. Silence replaced the liveliness.

Still, the witches and wiz...

Chapter 441: The Holiday Begins

It seemed he didn’t want to confront those letters from the parents. Even though Madam Pomfrey kept insisting that his injuries weren’t fully healed, Lupin was determined to leave the hospital. He went to his office, gathered a few belongings, and left the castle, alone and quietly.

Lupin didn’t allow anyone to see him off. Only a large black dog accompanied him to the carriage.

With the office now empty again, many students felt a sense of loss. As Harry had once said, Lupi...

Chapter 124: Squire or Hostage?

The conversion of the Iron Islands ultimately failed due to the intervention of the Lord of the North, and the Septon of Sept of the Seven in Lannisport became noticeably less friendly toward Lord Eddard Stark.

As the saying goes, to deprive someone of their means of livelihood is like killing their parents. If King Robert sought to promote the conversion of the Iron Islands, it was only natural that the Sept of the Seven in Lannisport—being the closest to the Iron Islan...

Chapter 123: Lord of Summerhall

As the banquet hall fell silent in shock at Lynd's name being absent from the list of rewards, King Robert rose with a sly smile and addressed the crowd. “Did you really think I’d forget the achievements of our chosen one, Lynd? He traveled thousands of miles, reclaimed five castles in succession, defeated tens of thousands of enemies, and took the head of Balon’s eldest son!”

Hearing this, the crowd couldn't help but sense something unusual in the air. Their curiosity deepened ...

Chapter 440: Lupin’s Decision to Stay or Leave

Fudge didn’t linger long in the Headmaster’s office and soon left, taking the two unconscious Death Eaters with him. About half an hour later, the Dementors stationed around Hogsmeade received their orders and withdrew from the vicinity of the castle.

The castle was instantly lighter and livelier. Although most students had no idea what had actually happened, that didn’t stop them from celebrating the departure of those ominous creatures, and an infectious, joyful atmosphere sprea...

Chapter 439: Cornelius Fudge

"This is appalling... appalling... Albus, you didn’t tell me about this before you came…”

“Believe me, Cornelius, I knew no more than you did…”

Standing just outside the door, Kyle listened to the conversation inside the Headmaster’s office, then raised his hand and knocked on the heavy oak door.

The door opened shortly after. Inside, Cornelius Fudge sat across from Dumbledore, looking visibly uneasy.

Two days before the holidays, Dumbledore and Sirius ha...

Chapter 438: The Escaping Dementors

Kyle's words cast an immediate hush over the entire Headmaster's Office.

Dumbledore, though accustomed to witnessing grand scenes, found himself momentarily at a loss for words. The same reaction held true for the portraits lining the walls.

In one frame, a thin wizard looked at Kyle, his expression filled with complex emotions. He also had a portrait in the Ministry of Magic and often visited it to keep up with the latest happenings in the wizarding world. Because of this, he had...

Chapter 437: Fudge Is a Good Minister

Kyle paused, watching Dumbledore’s calm expression as he waited for Harry, Ron, and Hermione to leave the room. Only then did Dumbledore speak.

“Don’t worry, Black. There are no Dementors here. You don’t need to keep up your Animagus form.”

“Sorry, Headmaster.” Sirius, having transformed back to his human form, looked like a schoolboy caught misbehaving, his voice low. “I just… haven’t figured out how to face you yet.”

Dumbledore took in Black’s hagga...

Chapter 122: The King's Reward

Lynd froze upon hearing the Queen of Thorns' words but quickly grasped the situation and responded with a serious tone: “Although we are not engaged, I have already made a promise to Lady Nymeria of Tumbleton.”

“Just a promise?” The Queen of Thorns regarded Lynd with a hint of interest.

“Although it is only a promise, it is still a commitment—a commitment from a man, and one that cannot be changed,” Lynd emphasized firmly.

“What a pity,” the Queen of Thorns...

Chapter 121: Lord

“You have done well to show the others the strength of The Reach.” Lord Mace gathered all the advisers of The Reach at the manor Tywin had arranged for House Tyrell.

The Lords and Knights of House Rowan, House Crane, House Fossoway of Cider Hall, House Fossoway of New Barrel, House Tarly, House Hightower, House Redwyne, and other prominent houses who had participated in the rebellion were all summoned to the manor’s grand hall.

Lynd was naturally among those summoned. Howeve...

Chapter 436: Dumbledore’s Surprise

The Dementor floated away unsteadily, fading into the darkness until it was completely gone. Kyle turned back and found everyone staring at him with a mixture of surprise and awe.

“What’s wrong?” he asked, bemused.

“Kyle, weren’t you scared at all just now?” Harry blurted out.

Harry hadn’t caught most of Kyle’s exchange with the Dementor, but he’d seen Kyle standing directly in front of it, seemingly calm, for an unnervingly long time. The mere presence of ...

Chapter 435: Let’s Negotiate

They were Dementors—at least a hundred of them—black and menacing, swarming along the shore like a dark cloud. More and more appeared from all directions, closing in on Kyle and the others, their chilling presence thickening the air.

Kyle shot a look at Black, who was crouched on the ground, trembling uncontrollably, covering his head in terror.

"Change back, quick!" Kyle shouted. "Do you want Harry to die here?"

Hearing Harry’s name, Black’s crumbling spirit steadie...

Chapter 434: An Awkward Sirius

With their plan set, the group made their way back through the tunnel, preparing to head to Hogwarts under cover of night. Harry pulled out his Invisibility Cloak, ready to drape it over Black when they reached the castle. It was already curfew, and though students were unlikely to be wandering the corridors, caution was necessary until Black’s innocence could be proven. After all, Filch was still lurking around the castle.

Their journey back was much more relaxed than the tense, fran...

Chapter 433: Just Keep Knocking

Professor Lupin shared stories of his school days, trivial memories and everyday moments, but Harry listened with rapt attention. The tales painted a vivid picture of the friends his parents once had, and it was as if he could feel their presence through Lupin’s words.

When Lupin reached the end of his seventh year, he glanced at Sirius, a touch of sadness in his expression. After graduation, he had been busy working for Dumbledore, reaching out to other Werewolves to rally them again...

Chapter 120: Tyrion in Peril

For Tyrion, staying in Casterly Rock, especially in the presence of Lord Tywin, was an unending torment. The memories of Tywin's relentless cruelty loomed over him, resurfacing with painful clarity in his mind.

One memory that stood out was the time Tywin had appointed him as sewer official, effectively turning him into the laughingstock of the Lannister household. The mockery wasn’t limited to the castle walls. Even the Lannister branch families and their vassals openly scorned him. ...

Chapter 119: Casterly Rock and Lannisport

Lannisport, the largest city in the Westerlands and one of the five major cities on the continent of Westeros, sits on the southwest side of Casterly Rock, overlooking the sea. The city sprawls across the mountainside, with buildings stretching from the bustling seaside docks to the hilltops, reaching the very base of the imposing Casterly Rock itself.

Although it boasts a prominent port, Lannisport's harbor pales in comparison to the sprawling ports of Oldtown. The ships here are simpl...

Chapter 118: The Rebellion Quelled

King Robert and everyone who had read Lynd's report on the battle must have concluded that Lynd, trapped in Faircastle, was in a dire situation. However, the reality was entirely different—Lynd was completely at ease, as though enjoying a holiday on the island rather than being besieged.

Upon receiving news of Lynd’s position, the Iron Islands swiftly dispatched the Iron Fleet to Fair Isle. As soon as the fleet was spotted, Lynd promptly ordered all the longships docked at the pier ...

Chapter 117: The Battle Report

Under Jon's leadership, Lynd quickly arrived at the tent where Dagon Harlaw was being held under house arrest. The guard at the entrance lifted the tent flap, allowing Lynd to step inside.

Within the tent, a young man sat on a bed of straw. His appearance was striking—his hair and clothes were well-kept, his complexion sun-kissed. The moment he saw Lynd enter, he rose swiftly and bowed in deference, observing the rites of the Faith of the Seven. “Greetings, Ser Lynd, the Chosen One ...

Chapter 432: The Truth

Watching Scabbers frantically banging his head against the wand, Ron backed up against the wall, one hand clutching his chest. His voice tinged with hysteria, he blurted out, "What the hell is going on? Can someone please explain?"

He’d had this rat as a pet for years, and now to see it trying to use a wand left him reeling. He was too shocked and unnerved to even approach Scabbers again.

"That's what we’d all like to know," Professor Lupin said, eyeing Black, who was still ca...

Chapter 431: Padfoot and Wormtail

Kyle’s sudden appearance stunned everyone, even halting Professor Lupin's clenched fist, which was about to land on Black's face.

Only Black seemed unfazed. He continued lunging toward Scabbers, still clutched tightly in Ron’s hands, without looking back. But now, wandless, he was quickly repelled by Harry and Hermione working together, sending him flying backward. He crashed into a table with a loud thud.

“K-Kyle?” Professor Lupin stammered in disbelief, snapping back to ...