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Chapter 89: Chapter 89: A New World (Part 2)

"Did it cause a big commotion?" The incident of the Ukrainian Ironbelly escaping from Gringotts caused a significant stir in the wizarding world. The Daily Prophet ran stories about the event for several consecutive days. The Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, issued a statement in the newspaper, claiming it was just an accident and that there was no risk of dragons attacking humans.

In ancient times, dragon attacks on humans were common when humans were weaker. However, in modern society, such occurrences are rare. The reason they are rare, rather than nonexistent, is because there are places even the Ministry of Magic can't keep in check, especially in magical wilderness areas.

For instance, Africa is a magical wilderness area and the place where the most obscurials are born. It's also the most chaotic place in the world, a paradise for criminals, black wizards, bounty hunters, and gold diggers.

This situation arises because Africa is home to the largest number of magical creatures, some of which are extinct in other places. For example, the Thunderbird is a rare and powerful magical creature comparable to a phoenix. If it weren't for the Thunderbird in New York back in the day, the magical world might have been exposed to Muggles.

The Thunderbird has the ability to create storms and, combined with its venom, can cast a city-wide Obliviate charm. This illustrates the power of magical creatures. Given their strength, they are naturally invaluable. Even without their abilities, their sheer beauty makes many willing to take risks.

Besides Africa, the Amazon Rainforest is another place teeming with magical creatures. As human footprints continue to expand, these creatures are forced to live in such primeval forests.

Due to human expansion, especially those extreme adventurers who venture into dangerous places, newspapers in the Muggle world occasionally report sightings of strange creatures. Fortunately, the Ministry of Magic does a good job of covering up such news. Even if some magical creatures are discovered, they are usually dismissed as unknown species.

However, the presence of wizards, werewolves, vampires, centaurs, giants, and magical creatures makes these areas extremely dangerous for those adventurers.

Unlike the wizards of Kamar-Taj, who rescue people climbing the Himalayas, the wizards of this world have no intention of saving those adventurers.

The wizards of the Ministry of Magic particularly despise these adventurers, as their activities increase the workload of the wizards, who often have to cast Obliviate charms on them.

Although Fudge publicly claimed the incident was accidental, the Ministry secretly had many Aurors investigating it. Don't forget, this world has magic like the Tracking Charm. While Daniel Davis used a powerful spell to erase his traces, some evidence is impossible to completely eliminate.

At the very least, the Ministry can determine that wizards were involved from the remaining traces. Attacking Gringotts is a serious crime, akin to robbing a bank in the Muggle world. If something were to happen to Gringotts, the chain reaction would be unbearable even for the Ministry.

Much like a bank run in the Muggle world, Gringotts also faced such a crisis. Fortunately, Gringotts has been well-managed for many years and has sufficient wealth, which prevented a bigger scandal. This was also because Daniel Davis didn't steal a large amount of the vault's contents.

Daniel knew many details about the vaults, such as Harry's vault, which was full of gold coins. However, Daniel didn't touch Harry's money.

"If I had known, I would have left a Death Eater mark. But given Fudge's behavior, he probably would have covered it up anyway."

Soon, Daniel stopped caring about how the goblins and the Ministry dealt with the intruder at Gringotts. They would never find out, even if they tracked the dragon.

"I got several wands. This time, I really struck gold." No wonder it was a Death Eater's vault; it contained not just gold coins but also potions, herbs, and wands, all of which Daniel now possessed.

Fudge didn't further leak the details of the Gringotts incident, likely because the victims were Death Eaters. Exposing this would stir trouble, something Fudge absolutely couldn't allow. If the Death Eaters caused unrest, he wouldn't stand a chance of re-election as Minister of Magic.

"Dragon blood is indeed remarkable. Although it doesn't live up to the legendary benefits, it's still quite good." Daniel sighed as he soaked in a tub filled with dragon blood.

Dragon blood's use isn't limited to bathing; that would be wasteful. It can also be made into dragon blood wine, which is highly beneficial for health. An ordinary person drinking it for a few days might never fall ill again.

No wonder healing spells, potions, and herbs dominate the magical world, with few remedies for diseases. This likely relates to the health benefits of magical substances like dragon blood.

If the magical world could coexist peacefully with the Muggle world, the future would be bright, certainly better than the chaotic Marvel universe. The Marvel universe is too disorderly, with black tech emerging frequently, countless superpowered individuals, and aliens—nothing like the peaceful world of Harry Potter.

"Looks like Gryffindor won't win the House Cup this term." After greeting Dumbledore and Grindelwald, Daniel planned to return to the magical city. Seeing the Golden Trio, he thought of this.

In the original story, Gryffindor always overshadowed Slytherin, thanks to Dumbledore's favoritism. No matter how many points Gryffindor lost, Dumbledore would add enough at the end of the term. However, Harry genuinely achieved a lot, so Dumbledore's point additions were not widely questioned. But now, it's different.

The Golden Trio has changed; Ron has finally stood out thanks to his talent in board games. He was the least noticeable in the original trio but now has found his place.

However, this newfound status means Ron seems to have found a girlfriend early on, making his future with Hermione uncertain, even to Daniel. The same goes for Harry; Ginny's future is also shaky.

Daniel had no intention of playing matchmaker and could only leave it to their fate.

"Big brother!" In the magical city, cell phones were already on the market. The first batch of phones were not the sleek devices of the future but the large, bulky models Daniel had only seen in movies, perfect for showing off or even using as a weapon. They were also very expensive.

Despite the cost, many people in the magical city owned these bulky phones. There are always wealthy individuals, regardless of the world. With Daniel's intervention, pagers probably wouldn't find a market.

Don't underestimate pagers. While they seem low-tech, it's because you haven't seen high-tech versions. Look at Fury's pager, which can signal across galaxies to summon Captain Marvel.

In Harry's China, few base stations were built because they had satellites. Daniel had bought several satellites, making base stations unnecessary.

After briefing the CEO on matters, Daniel began gathering supplies to return to the Marvel world. These supplies included various foodstuffs, herbs, elements, and even a few people who had tried their luck.

"This trip cost several million." With this thought, Daniel appeared in his villa in the Marvel world. Strictly speaking, Daniel's mention of millions was an exaggeration. If Pym Particles were sold, that price would be accurate, maybe even higher. But for personal use, the cost plummets.

Just like how Hank Pym uses Pym Particles daily, if they were that expensive, he wouldn't afford it.

With his current assets in both worlds, Daniel could travel daily, just like Stark flying on a private jet. Daniel's habit of counting costs stems from his past as an ordinary person, not yet accustomed to being a wealthy upper-class individual.

Daniel differed significantly from nouveau riche who flaunted their wealth extravagantly.

"Indeed, the timelines of the two worlds have balanced. Time is truly a mysterious thing." Looking at the Time-Turner in his hand, Daniel gave up pondering about time after a headache. He obtained the Time-Turner from Grindelwald.

While Harry Potter's magic seems low-level, it excels in space and time, particularly with the Time-Turner. Although wizards avoid using time magic, they can create Time-Turners, and importantly, these devices are quite numerous in Harry's world.

Most Time-Turners are used by geniuses like Hermione for studying. Dumbledore, Grindelwald, and even Voldemort have used them for this purpose.

So far, Time-Turners are primarily used for learning. Attempting to change history might trigger unforeseeable consequences, which is probably why Dumbledore, Grindelwald, and Voldemort didn't use them to alter events.

Dumbledore's greatest regret is his sister's death, but even so, he never considered using a Time-Turner to save her. Similarly, Grindelwald didn't use it to change his fate.

As for Voldemort, it's clear he didn't use a Time-Turner to revive himself.

Daniel speculates that changing history might create parallel worlds. Any alteration would affect only a parallel world. However, this is just his guess.

"I found the Blood Orchid. Should I pick you up?" After organizing everything and completing his experiments, Daniel contacted Ada Wong. During his absence, Ada had reached out to him, and Red Queen recorded it. Learning that Ada had found the Blood Orchid, Daniel was thrilled.

"No need, I'm in New York now." Ada hung up the phone and soon arrived at Daniel's villa.

"Not inferior to the Stairway to the Sun." Seeing the bright red Blood Orchid Ada handed over, Daniel analyzed it with his Op-Op Fruit power, then set it aside. He could

 experiment later; for now, he wanted to spend time with Ada.

Ada not only found the Blood Orchid but also located its growth area and marked it. This means Daniel could visit the site anytime.

Although there are many large snakes in that area, Ada's current strength makes them no threat to her. Her enhanced physique allows her to wield more powerful weapons.

"By the way, I have something good for you." After a moment of silence, Daniel set up a few things and led Ada to the bathroom.

"What are you planning? Want to take a bath together?" Ada smirked, seeing the bathroom ahead. With her intelligence, she could easily guess Daniel's thoughts.

"Stop overthinking. I brought you here for something important." Daniel's face reddened slightly. He had feelings for Ada but was still a novice at courting women. Unlike Stark, who often teased him about it and even offered to teach him, Daniel was far less experienced.

"Something important?" Ada's expression was playful.

"Of course, it's important." Daniel cleared his throat and led her into the bathroom. The bathroom was enormous, almost like a bathhouse. It was a luxurious space befitting the wealthy.

After entering, Ada followed him inside.

"This is dragon blood." Daniel pointed to a small tub filled with red liquid. Using it in the large tub would be too wasteful.

"Dragon blood?" Ada was surprised, her initial expression towards the red liquid wary, but upon learning about its benefits, she looked moved.

"Indeed, it's rare and precious."

"If it's so valuable, why not share it?" Ada removed her red coat and shirt, revealing her red lingerie underneath.

"No, it's best to absorb it alone for optimal effect. You should stay in there overnight." Daniel quickly turned and left. Seeing his somewhat hurried departure, Ada couldn't help but laugh.

"Such a missed opportunity." After leaving the bathroom, Daniel regretted his decision. However, going back was out of the question. He sighed in disappointment and walked away.

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Chapter 90: Chapter 90: A New World (Part 3)

"Blood Orchid... a blood-stained orchid?" While Ada Wong soaked in the dragon blood bath, Daniel began examining the Blood Orchid. Ada had brought only one flower, but for this single blossom, over twenty lives had been lost in the Borneo rainforest, making the Blood Orchid's name quite fitting.

Daniel also realized that the Blood Orchid's origin was not the Amazon Rainforest, as he had previously thought, but the tropical rainforests of Borneo. It was fortunate that Ada hadn't confined her search to the Amazon; otherwise, her efforts might have been in vain.

"Contains immense life energy. For humans, consuming it directly would be too potent, essentially poisonous due to its overwhelming vitality." After analyzing the Blood Orchid, Daniel examined a piece of blood from a giant python that Ada had also brought. Ada's thoroughness impressed him; she seemed to anticipate his need for the python's blood for comparison.

"It seems this shouldn't be shared casually. I thought it merely had rejuvenating properties, but I was mistaken." The Blood Orchid's life energy wasn't just about eternal youth; it could extend one's lifespan, allowing those giant pythons to overcome their natural life limits.

"This is far more useful than the Stairway to the Sun. I should visit its habitat someday. If it could be transplanted, that would be ideal." Compared to the Stairway to the Sun, the Blood Orchid had fewer side effects. Even if humans accidentally consumed it, the result would be personal rather than widespread harm.

"It doesn't seem to harm animals much. Is it more compatible with animals? I wonder what would happen if a phoenix consumed it. Maybe I could trade it for some of Fawkes' blood or tears from Dumbledore." Although phoenixes in the Harry Potter world weren't as powerful as in legends, their tears were unparalleled in healing and detoxification.

"The dragon skeleton." The next day, while Daniel was arranging the dragon bones in storage, Ada, dressed in a red dress and holding a glass of red wine, walked over.

Daniel's dragon skeleton was flawless, with no damage at all. He had used the power of the Op-Op Fruit to meticulously remove the flesh, ensuring nothing was wasted.

"Impressive. How are you feeling?" Daniel asked.

"Very good. My physical strength has significantly improved." Ada smiled and nodded.

"Glad to hear that. Let's eat first." The food was, of course, from the Harry Potter world. The main course was dragon meat. Compared to the Marvel universe, the food in the Harry Potter world was far superior, despite Marvel also having top-notch ingredients.

"In such a big villa, you didn't even hire a chef?" Ada asked curiously as Daniel himself cooked the meal.

"Not used to it." There were two reasons Daniel didn't hire a chef: his habits hadn't changed, and this place held too many secrets that he couldn't risk exposing.

"By the way, since you're a special agent, I've prepared some things for you." After dinner, Daniel led Ada to the basement and opened the armory.

Daniel had made full use of the Ukrainian Ironbelly, creating items like dragon hide belts, gloves, bracers, and dragon scales.

Dragon hide gloves weren't particularly expensive in the Harry Potter world. Almost every student had a pair for Potions and Herbology classes. However, due to craftsmanship, the gloves in the Harry Potter world were often unattractive, unlike the ones Daniel had crafted.

"Here's a magazine enchanted with space magic, holding up to a hundred bullets." A hundred rounds in a handgun magazine was quite impressive. Although Daniel could increase it further, it wasn't necessary.

Last time, Daniel had provided Ada with some equipment, but this time, it was more comprehensive.

"You've done so much for me. Is it worth it?" Ada asked with a smile as she approached Daniel.

"Of course, it's worth it." Daniel hesitated for a moment but answered confidently.

"Really? Then what are you waiting for?" Ada leaned closer, wrapping her arms around Daniel's neck and whispering softly in his ear.

The intoxicating scent made Daniel forget about the weapons and instead, he picked up Ada and apparated to the bedroom. (Scenes censored for harmony.)

"Let's go." Ada stayed with Daniel for three days. Those were refreshing days for Daniel, as their relationship had finally made significant progress. It was no wonder people say that the embrace of a lover can be the downfall of a hero. However, Daniel remembered he still had important matters to attend to.

He needed to find Peggy Carter. For some reason, perhaps the significant age difference, Captain America hadn't visited Carter since waking up, and Carter didn't know that he had been revived.

Captain America's love life was quite the story. Initially involved with Peggy Carter, he later dated her niece, Agent Sharon Carter. It showed that even a paragon like Captain America had his moments of human weakness. If Peggy had known, it might have caused trouble for him.

Like that time Captain America kissed a woman, only for Peggy to see and shoot at him and Howard Stark, causing quite a scare.

"If Peggy regains her youth, Captain America's life won't be easy, and Stark's might be even harder." Stark feared nothing except Peggy. Thankfully, Peggy had grown old and stayed in Britain, allowing Stark to enjoy his hedonistic lifestyle. Otherwise, his nights of revelry would have been much harder to maintain.

"Hidden in plain sight." In a seemingly ordinary apartment in England, Daniel and Ada arrived through a portal. This was where Peggy Carter lived. As a founding member of S.H.I.E.L.D., Peggy could have had a much better life in her later years, but she chose this simple apartment.

Captain America's New York apartment was similarly modest. Although S.H.I.E.L.D. had arranged a good residence for him, he moved out to better understand the world. Even though he didn't have a current salary, his pension was substantial. The U.S. military, despite its budget constraints, would never skimp on his pension.

"Who's there?" Daniel used Apparition to enter Peggy's room. With the Op-Op Fruit, he could confirm the room's conditions before teleporting. While the Op-Op Fruit allowed for spatial movement, it was more suited for combat rather than daily use. Fortunately, Apparition filled this gap.

The room was simple, with no luxurious decorations. After a quick scan, Daniel kicked over a chair, causing a noise that alerted the occupant. Moments later, a blonde woman with a gun emerged from the inner room. In the next instant, Ada appeared beside her and knocked her out.

"She didn't tell Peggy that the Captain had awoken." The blonde woman was Sharon Carter, Peggy's niece and Agent 13.

"I'll leave this to you," Daniel said, then walked towards the inner room. Peggy's security wasn't particularly tight, but few dared disturb her. Most people didn't know her address, and those who did wouldn't intrude.

While Peggy's defenses weren't stringent, any trouble here would mobilize S.H.I.E.L.D. completely. Even HYDRA, with deep grudges against Peggy, wouldn't risk coming after her. Notably, Werner Reinhardt, or Dr. Whitehall, captured by Peggy herself, wouldn't seek revenge.

Alexander Pierce, now the head of S.H.I.E.L.D., knew all the agency's secrets. Given this, there was no need to provoke Peggy at the risk of exposure. As for revenge, that was a matter for the previous generation of HYDRA, irrelevant to Alexander.

"Hello, Ms. Peggy Carter." Entering the inner room, Daniel saw Peggy lying in bed, aged and frail, with an IV drip beside her. He bowed respectfully.

"How is Sharon?" Peggy, with her clouded eyes, looked at Daniel and immediately asked.

"She's fine. I just put her to rest so she wouldn't interfere," Daniel replied, smiling as he pulled up a chair and sat down.

"I come with good intentions, Ms. Carter. Could you please put away the weapon?" Daniel noticed Peggy's arm hidden under the blanket and spoke calmly.

Being a spy isn't easy. Even at her advanced age, lying bedridden, Peggy still held a weapon. The gun wasn't pointed at Daniel but at herself, ready to end her life if needed.

"Good intentions? I haven't seen any." Despite her words, Peggy pulled her left hand from under the blanket, revealing a small handgun. It was a woman's favorite type of firearm, but although she exposed it, the gun was still aimed at herself. Given the situation, if it were just Daniel, she would have pointed it at him. But now, it was clear there was more than just him present.

"I have some intelligence to share, but I fear you might get too excited, so it's best to put the gun away." Revealing that Captain America was alive could trigger a dangerous reaction from Peggy, potentially causing her to pull the trigger.

"Intelligence?" Peggy looked surprised at Daniel.

"Accio gun." Seizing the moment, Daniel summoned Peggy's gun with a charm. Fortunately, Peggy's old age and weakness made it easy to pull the gun from her grip.

"What's this?" Peggy was taken aback as the gun flew into Daniel's hand.

"I'm a wizard, but now's not the time to discuss that. Ms. Carter, you should prepare yourself and try not to get too excited." Daniel paused and continued only after seeing Peggy's expression calm down. "We found the Captain."

"What?" Peggy's reaction was immediate and intense. Her chest heaved, and her hands trembled even more than before. She began to breathe heavily and reached for the medications at her bedside.

"I told you not to get too excited." Seeing Peggy's agitation, Daniel quickly injected her with a

 syringe. The medication soon calmed her breathing.

"Is it true? I wondered why Sharon has been acting strange lately." Peggy initially doubted but soon realized the truth.

"I need to see him. I can't let them desecrate his body." Peggy knew the implications of Captain America's body in this era. Even with his immense legacy, there would be countless excuses to experiment on his body under the guise of human advancement.

In fact, many such things had already been done while he was comatose. His blood had been drawn repeatedly. If not for the many eyes watching him, and the risk of exposure, Alexander and his people might have killed him.

Perhaps due to the earlier injection, Peggy managed to sit up and remove her IV herself.

"Ms. Carter, please don't be alarmed. The Captain isn't dead. He was frozen and has now been revived. Due to the freezing, his age and body haven't aged over time. He is still a young man." Daniel showed Peggy a photo of Captain America from his recent visit to the dock near Daniel's villa.

"This..." Peggy froze, seeing the young Captain in the photo. He looked just as she remembered, only with different clothes.

But Peggy herself had aged significantly, now frail and near death.

Meeting Captain America in such a state wasn't an ideal option. Peggy understood why the Captain hadn't come to see her since waking up and why S.H.I.E.L.D. had hidden the news from her.

Although they were in the same world, the passage of time had created an unbridgeable gap between them. Peggy, always strong, felt a pang of sorrow that would have made others weep.

"Ms. Carter, your and the Captain's deeds have inspired generations. I grew up hearing your stories. Although time has been cruel to you, it's not an insurmountable problem." Daniel produced a vial containing a red liquid.

"This is a serum I developed. It can restore youth."

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