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Chapter 172: Chapter 172: Wizards and Goblins Addicted to Movies

In the morning, in the Marvel World, at Vientiane Book Cafe.

Lockhart surveyed the empty Vientiane Bookstore and nodded slowly. This time, upon returning to the Marvel world, he couldn't be as lackadaisical as last time, merely focusing on business, making money, and reading books. He needed to pay more attention to improving his strength and training in combat experience, especially considering the imminent dangers in the Marvel world and the potential invasions from other dimensions mentioned by Morin.

The Marvel world was far more dangerous than the Harry Potter world, with many world-destroying disasters. With this in mind, Lockhart planned to upgrade Vientiane Book Cafe into a gathering place exclusively for sorcerers or people with extraordinary powers, no longer open to ordinary Muggles.

Following this decision, he fired the store manager May and the clerks, knowing they couldn't adequately serve sorcerers or other people with extraordinary abilities. To compensate them, everyone received a substantial amount of cash. Lockhart noticed May's previous efforts and gave her a large amount of cash as a start-up fund, under the guise of an investment, wishing her the best of luck in her future career in the Marvel world.

Although May felt uncomfortable being fired less than a month after joining, the million-dollar investment reignited her entrepreneurial spirit. She was ready to open a store and make her mark, her complaints about Lockhart instantly turning to gratitude.

For Lockhart, a million dollars was insignificant, and he believed that with May's efforts and ability, there was a chance he could recover the investment. Even if he did, it would not significantly impact him.

As Lockhart pondered these thoughts, he waved his wand, casting a Muggle-repelling spell over the entire book cafe. Pedestrians subconsciously avoided the area and walked away. He then waved his wand again, drawing a circle in mid-air. A sparking portal quietly emerged, revealing a spacious and bright living room.

This house, which Lockhart had bought with special funds, was intended to house his three students. He couldn't let Ian and the others live in his own home; it was inappropriate. Instead, he bought a nearby house where they could live and come to him directly if anything happened.

In the living room, the house elf Coffy, the Goblin Bruno, and Ian were attentively watching the TV. They were not familiar with Muggle world television, especially advanced versions of LCD TVs like in the Marvel world, which aroused their curiosity. They were amazed by the destructive effects of Muggle warriors using various powerful weapons on the thin screen and the intense fighting scenes, often exclaiming and worrying about the characters in the movie.

Lockhart had found them some spy-type or war-type movies to learn more about the dangers of the Muggle world. Although artistically processed, the agents in the Marvel world were no weaker than those in the movies.

When Lockhart opened the portal and saw the three people, goblin, and house elf completely engrossed, he couldn't help but be speechless. Although he knew movies were attractive to those newly exposed, he wondered whether his magic was too subtle or the movie too charming.

"Cough!" Lockhart coughed slightly, and they all snapped to attention. Seeing Lockhart on the other side of the portal, they quickly shouted, "Master," "Tutor," and so on.

Lockhart saw Coffy and Bruno the Goblin peeking at the movie with some reluctance, sighed softly, and waved his wand. Click! The power button was pressed, and the screen went black. Regret flashed across Coffy and Bruno's faces before they quickly looked back at Lockhart.

"Master, is there anything you need Coffy for?" Coffy quickly ran to the other side and shouted loudly, his eyes full of expectation.

"There's something, Coffy." Lockhart nodded slightly, then continued to say to Ian, Bruno, and the others, "Come here, I need you for something today." Following Lockhart's instructions, Coffy, Ian, and the group all passed through the portal and entered Vientiane Books. After seeing everyone gathered, he waved his hand, and the portal quietly disappeared.

"How do you feel about the house I bought for you?" Lockhart asked gently.

"The house is very good. The environment is nice, and the space is spacious. We like it very much," they replied excitedly. They had discovered that Muggle rooms in the new world had many magical features, like soft beds, magical TVs, and convenient flush toilets.

Ian hesitated and said, "However, teacher, it seems it is not convenient to practice magic spells there." He had tried unleashing some magic in the house, resulting in an exploding wall, making him give up practicing magic inside. He had to use a restoration spell to repair the damage.

Regarding Ian's question, Lockhart thought for a while and told the goblin Bruno, "Bruno, find a spare room tomorrow. Cast a space extension spell and transform it to make it easier for Ian and the others to practice magic."

"Okay, Master," Bruno said, fawningly. Since learning about the new world, he had completely regarded Lockhart as a god, with his loyalty rising significantly. Being able to cross worlds was something unheard of in the wizarding world, and Bruno believed Lockhart would control the entire wizarding world in the future. Serving such a master, Bruno trembled with excitement at the thought.

Seeing Bruno's attitude, Lockhart nodded slightly. He then continued, "Remy, Vera, do you two have any questions?"

They shook their heads, indicating they had no issues. Lockhart nodded, then said, "Ian, Remy, Vera, I called you this time mainly to open your eyes. Bruno and I will rearrange this book cafe, which will be beneficial for you in the future if you observe carefully. Especially you, Vera. Don't you want to learn alchemy? You must seize this opportunity."

The three nodded with anticipation. Seeing their expressions, Lockhart smiled and told Bruno, "Bruno, start the changes according to the previous plan. I am responsible for the overall environment of the book cafe, and you are responsible for arranging the magic array inside the space."

He then told Coffy, "Coffy, you are responsible for cleaning up all the garbage that will be generated. Don't let it affect our work."

Upon hearing Lockhart's instructions, Bruno and Coffy quickly nodded to express their understanding. Lockhart waved his wand, and a large amount of magic surged from his body to his arm and into the wand. The tip of the wand glowed with a pale golden light, covering the entire Vientiane Book Cafe.

"Space extension!"

In an instant, the space of Vientiane Book Cafe expanded several times. After seeing the spacious space, Lockhart nodded slightly, waved his wand again, and drew pale golden runes that revealed a mysterious and complex atmosphere in mid-air. Each rune flew toward the surrounding walls and sank into them. Light golden runes appeared on the walls, filling the entire Vientiane Book Cafe with gentle magic, making the air feel refreshing, like an air conditioner on a hot summer day.

It was a magic circle Lockhart borrowed from Hogwarts castle, which sorted out the magic or energy particles around and made them more suitable for people. Meanwhile, the goblin Bruno knelt on the floor, holding an alchemy hammer and carving knife. He tapped the ground, looking for suitable places to carve runes and build a magic circle. Soon, he found a location that could serve as the core of the magic circle and began arranging it.

In a house near Vientiane Book Cafe, a SHIELD agent was leisurely drinking coffee and playing with his phone. A series of machines stood nearby. Suddenly, a sharp, harsh sound rang out.

"Buzz, buzz, warning, warning, large-scale energy changes detected."


Chapter 173: Chapter 173: Tony's Weapon, Natasha's Speculation

In the high-rise elevator of S.H.I.E.L.D., Coulson, dressed in a suit, stood holding a document, frowning as if contemplating a difficult problem.

Suddenly, Ding dong! The elevator bell rang. Coulson raised his head slightly, realizing it wasn't his destination. Then, he saw the elevator door open and a familiar figure enter—Black Widow Natasha, wearing a tight combat suit.

"Morning, Natasha."

"Morning, Coulson."

They greeted each other. Natasha looked at the lit floor button in the elevator and said with a smile, "Coulson, you're also looking for the director?"

"Yes," Coulson nodded. "You too?"

Natasha nodded in affirmation. Coulson nodded silently, and then, as if something suddenly occurred to him, he asked expectantly, "Natasha, how is the captain's recovery?"

Natasha felt Coulson's eager tone and smiled, "Coulson, don't worry, the captain is fine and recovering well. Maybe you'll get to meet him later."

Coulson's eyes lit up with expectation, and he nodded. If he had the chance, he would definitely try to get the captain's autograph. It was the dream of every Captain America fan.

Ding dong! The elevator beeped again, and Coulson and Natasha glanced at the floor, then exited one after the other. Both of them had the same destination—the director's office.

Bang bang bang! Coulson knocked on the office door, and soon heard a voice from inside, "Come in!"

Coulson opened the door and entered, followed closely by Natasha. They walked to the desk where Director Nick Fury, in a black trench coat, was seated. Coulson handed over the document he was holding and said in a deep voice, "Director, the wizard gold project has made progress. With Tony's participation, a wizard gold has been successfully synthesized. After inspection, from the material point of view, there is no problem—it's almost exactly the same."

"But," Coulson hesitated, "Tony mentioned that there might still be a problem with the wizard gold. According to his research, there is an unknown radiation on the wizard's gold. It has extremely special properties and cannot be synthesized. We don't know if it will have any impact."

Nick Fury said in a deep voice, "I remember that last time Tony went to see the wizard professor and successfully brought back some magic metal, which seems to be very valuable. This time, let him go again and see if he can get more information from the wizard professor."

Coulson shook his head helplessly, "Director, I explained this to Tony. This unknown radiation seems to be related to wizards. But Tony refused. He said he's been researching some weapons recently and won't meet the wizard until he finishes."

Coulson teased, "I wonder if it was due to the last large-scale evacuation at Vientiane Book Cafe. With Tony's character, if there's no solution, he won't meet the wizard easily."

Nick Fury raised his eyebrows. He knew Tony's arrogant character—after suffering a loss, he must take revenge. If Tony was researching weapons to meet the wizard professor again, it meant he was preparing for another encounter.

Then, he looked at Natasha and asked, "Natasha, how's the investigation into the resignation of all Vientiane Book Cafe staff? Any useful information?"

Natasha said calmly, "Director, all investigations are completed. I discovered something interesting."

"Oh?" Nick Fury asked, "What is it?"

"Director, I talked to all three staff members at Vientiane Book Cafe. They didn't provide any valuable information. But when I talked to the store manager May, I found out that the wizard professor was planning to build a private reception place. There was no other valuable information."

Nick Fury stared at Natasha, prompting her to continue. "I found that this dismissal was probably planned in advance by the wizard professor. According to May, the wizard professor didn't seem to focus on profitability. The book lovers weren't prioritized. It seems they were just tools during the transition period. So, the wizard professor will definitely use this book cafe in the future for something significant. I suggest we keep a close eye on Vientiane Book Cafe—it will bring us valuable information later."

Nick Fury nodded slightly, understanding. Natasha added, "The wizard professor is generous with his own people. He's not stingy. He gave each staff member a large compensation for their dismissal. May, the store manager, received a million dollars, supposedly for investment. If we establish a friendly relationship with the wizard professor, there's a good chance he'll be on our side, and we'll get a lot of useful information."

Nick Fury thought of his old boss Alexander Pierce's advice and nodded slowly. He was about to give Coulson orders when suddenly,

Buzz! Coulson's phone began to vibrate. Coulson and Nick Fury exchanged looks. When Nick Fury nodded, Coulson answered the phone, "What happened?"

His phone was specially made—ordinary calls couldn't come through. Only important calls could reach him.

"Sir, there's an abnormality at Vientiane Book Cafe. The machine is reporting large-scale energy changes. According to observation, the same phenomenon occurs here as in the maze house. All our agents are unable to observe the location of the Vientiane Book Cafe, and pedestrians around are avoiding the area. Including the agents we sent, just like those in the maze, they left involuntarily and walked to another location."

Coulson quickly reported the situation to Nick Fury. Natasha's face showed realization—she knew the wizard professor had other plans for the Vientiane Book Cafe.

Nick Fury listened and then ordered, "Coulson, continue communicating with the wizard professor to explore the situation. Try to trade for new potions, especially those that quickly restore the human body."

Hearing this, Coulson's eyes lit up with excitement. He nodded to show his understanding.

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