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Kiev, Wizard's Inn.

The windows all around were covered with black curtains, not a single ray of light could penetrate.

Gilderoy Lockhart faced the old wizard who called himself Otto Apokalips, sitting quietly in his seat, with two unfolded parchment scrolls floating in front of him - a dueling contract with a flourish of a signature, and an employment contract.

And around the two, dozens of middle-aged wizards with different expressions surrounded them, each with anticipation flashing in their eyes.

As the only dueling master known in the magical world today who has only lost one public duel, Gellert Grindelwald's magical attainments have risen to an art form.

Without a doubt, everyone was looking forward to admiring Grindelwald's dueling skills once again.

Grindelwald narrowed his eyes, stroking the wooden scab on the Elder Wand with his fingers, and asked slowly.

"So, what is your decision? Mr. Lockhart."

"Mr. Apokalips, or I..."

Kurt Mael, standing next to Grindelwald, frowned and stepped forward, ready to volunteer something.

"Shhh, give me a moment, and give Mr. Lockhart a moment too."

Grindelwald put a finger to his lips, signaling Kurt to be quiet.

The gesture was just like it had been decades ago, elegant, protective, but with an undeniable hard-line dictate.

Kurt Mael met Grindelwald's gaze, his lips moved, and he obediently retreated into the shadows of the room.

Grindelwald walked to Gilderoy Lockhart's side, picked up the documents placed next to the wizard's hand, and carefully read them.

"Gilderoy Lockhart, renowned author, Order of Merlin, Third Class, Honorary Member of the Anti-Dark Arts League, adventures spanning every corner of the globe... tsk tsk, a truly respectable resume."

"Actually, my favorite honor is winning the *Witch Weekly*'s Most Charming Smile Award five times..."

Lockhart swallowed, forcing a bright smile on his face, trying to divert his attention from the florid signature of "Albus Dumbledore" on the two parchment scrolls in front of him.

As a wizard who graduated from Hogwarts, Gilderoy Lockhart naturally recognized the headmaster's handwriting.

Not to mention, at the end of the parchment, there were also magic seals of the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts - whether it was the "Employment Contract" or the "Dueling Contract", both were documents certified by both the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts.

Clearly, things were much more serious than he had imagined - the Ministry of Magic was secretly controlled by Destiny, or everything was authorized by the Ministry of Magic, he could hardly determine which situation was worse.

Ignoring the tremor in Lockhart's voice, Grindelwald continued to look at the documents in his hand and read softly.

"In your books, you have recorded the process of fighting various magical creatures. However, according to the investigation by relevant departments, these were actually collected from the wizards who actually experienced these things, not your own experience. You just used the Obliviate Charm to attack them –"

"I can explain! It was just an accident!" Lockhart trembled and subconsciously retorted loudly.

"Shhh - don't be nervous, child. This is not the worst part yet."

Grindelwald smiled slightly, raised a finger to his lips, and continued unhurriedly.

"—Illegally tampering with other people's memories, deceiving the International Ministry of Magic, falsely claiming the Order of Merlin… It is said that you also plan to deceive Albus Dumbledore and apply for the position of Defense Against the Dark Arts professor at Hogwarts? Then, I guess you have to add a charge of deliberately inciting underage wizards and subverting the future of the magical world... Of course, even without the last one, your previous actions are enough to be sentenced to confiscation of all illegal gains, life imprisonment, or even the death penalty."

"Speaking of which, let me introduce myself. I am currently temporarily serving as a professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts - I haven't heard Professor Dumbledore say that he wants to fire me."

Grindelwald glanced at Lockhart, who was about to retort something, exhaled a breath like a dragon staring at its prey, elegant and slow, quietly admiring the wizard's face changing from rosy to pale.

"As for the evidence, I think a drop of Veritaserum should be enough to get everything, right? Now, tell me your answer."

"I agree, I agree to all the atonement penalties you proposed! Stop talking!"

Lockhart dejectedly grabbed the quill on the table and began to sign the stack of documents without even looking at them.

"Oh, that's not what I wanted to hear, you don't seem to understand what I mean."

"What... what exactly do you want to say?!"

"What I want to express is actually..."

Grindelwald looked around at the surrounding wizards, nodded slightly, and said lightly.

"Although you will be responsible for the confidentiality work of the Nikolaev Shipyard for the next period of time, if you try to pass information to the outside world during this period, or you can passively sabotage, resulting in information leakage - I allow all formal wizards of the Destiny Group to eliminate traitors on the spot before reporting to us."

Grindelwald slowly waved his wand, and a small note flew into the hands of everyone except Gilderoy Lockhart.

"This is a safe house built in Ukraine."

"Wait, what about me?"

Lockhart looked around, and asked a little uneasy.

"Don't worry, you don't need this... We will protect you."

Kurt Mael carefully read the note in his hand, memorized the contents in his heart, waved his wand to turn the note in his hand into ashes, and grinned at Lockhart, revealing his white teeth.

Grindelwald nodded with satisfaction and said seriously.

"Very well, that's it. From now until the end of the project... we need to remain silent temporarily."

"Hmm?! Is the situation so serious this time? Mr. A-Apokalips."

Kurt Mael was slightly stunned, bit his tongue, and asked curiously.

"No, it's just... the situation is a bit delicate, anyway, it's always good to be cautious."

Grindelwald's eyes flickered, and he repeated in a deep voice, "Remember! From now on, unless I come over in person, otherwise, if there are letters or your figures appear in the safe house, I will judge the mission as a failure."

According to Ellena's worst-case deduction, the US government may join forces with the Magical Congress of the United States of America and the American goblins.

If that really happens, then the magical world and the non-magical world may change - the remaining European wizards must counterattack in the first time, otherwise, it will be too late when those traitors join forces and start moving towards the whole world.

Even if it's not the worst result, judging from the various signs now, the American Muggles, the Magical Congress of the United States of America, and the American Gringotts goblins have also set their sights on this disintegrating behemoth of the former Soviet Union.

"This is a response measure for most unexpected situations during this period, you can look at this when you have doubts."

Grindelwald took out a document from his arms and solemnly handed it to Gilderoy Lockhart.

Then, the old man waved his hand and walked out the door without looking back.

Counting the time, he had been away from Hogwarts long enough, and Dumbledore would be suspicious if he didn't go back.

"Wait, Mr. Apokalips, can I ask you a question?"

Seeing that Grindelwald was about to leave, Gilderoy Lockhart stood up and asked loudly.

"Why me? What qualities do I have that make you and everyone value me so much?"

"Good question, actually, this is also what I'm curious about... I hope you can give me the answer in a few months."

Grindelwald stopped, looked back at the blond wizard, and said meaningfully.

Then, he turned into a wisp of black shadow and disappeared into the air.

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