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Chapter 123: 123: The Location Of The Treasury

A few days later, Dumbledore informed the Ministry of Magic about the method to break the curse.

The wizards at the Ministry were astounded by Dumbledore's knowledge and capabilities. But perhaps they were accustomed to his brilliance, as they didn't question his findings. They quickly began working to recover all the cursed gold coins and locate the cursed Muggles.

However, the Ministry encountered a significant obstacle during negotiations with Gringotts.

The goblins refused to hand over the sarcophagus and the remaining gold coins to the Ministry of Magic. Instead, they insisted that the Aurors perform the curse-breaking ritual within the secure confines of Gringotts.

This stance infuriated many Ministry officials.

'What difference does it make if the curse is removed in Gringotts or at the Ministry of Magic?' they thought. 'Why are the goblins being so unreasonable?'

In the end, it was Fudge who stepped in. Ignoring the tension between wizards and goblins, he opted to concede to the goblins' demands to avoid further delays.

Naturally, this incident caused an uproar in the wizarding community.

Reporters from The Daily Prophet, led by the ever-controversial Rita Skeeter, framed Fudge's decision as a broader issue of racial conflict between wizards and goblins.

For a time, Fudge's actions provoked widespread dissatisfaction, not only in the British wizarding world but also in the international community.

As for the outcome…

Fudge attempted to use the Aurors to suppress the domestic press and stifle the escalating controversy.

But he likely hadn't anticipated the backlash.

What had initially been an effort to quietly resolve a delicate matter backfired spectacularly. Not only did Fudge fail to restore his reputation, but it also took a significant hit.

"Damn it!" Fudge roared, slamming a copy of The Daily Prophet onto his desk. "How did those nosy dogs find out about this?"

Despite his best efforts to cover up the situation, the news had spread.

Why?

Who betrayed me? Fudge fumed internally, his frustration mounting.

"Minister Fudge," Scrimgeour said, his voice measured. "Are we really not going to retrieve the sarcophagus and the gold coins inside?"

"And how would we do that?" Fudge snapped. "The goblins are guarding them as if we're common thieves!"

Gold, antiques, and powerful magical artifacts—each of these alone was enough to pique the goblins' interest. Together, they were treasures of immense value. Any hint of the Ministry coveting these items would immediately provoke a fierce response from the goblins.

"So, we're just going to leave it as it is?" Scrimgeour pressed.

"What else can we do?" Fudge shot back, exasperated.

He had already decided the sarcophagus wasn't worth the trouble. At most, it was just a collection of valuable magical items. As long as the goblins could guarantee its security, Fudge didn't care who possessed it a week later.

After all, even if the Ministry of Magic took custody of the cursed gold coins, they wouldn't belong to him personally.

In that case, why should Fudge waste his energy worrying about them?

"But why are you so concerned about this?" Fudge asked, narrowing his eyes at Scrimgeour.

The Minister couldn't help but think of the recent scandal in The Daily Prophet. Could it have been orchestrated?

Fudge's thoughts spiraled. If something happens to me, who would be the most likely candidate for Minister?

Scrimgeour... or Amelia Bones?

They must be plotting against me!

Fudge remained calm on the surface, but in fact he had begun to guard against the two of them.

Fudge decided not to press the matter further with Scrimgeour. Instead, he curtly instructed him to focus on his own tasks and not dwell on the issue.

Negotiating with goblins was a thankless task—troublesome and ultimately unrewarding. Only a fool would willingly take it on.

...

"Just as I thought, the goblins ended up with the items," Ivan muttered to himself.

Sitting in his dormitory, Ivan's gaze was fixed on the wardrobe before him. Reflected in the mirror was an image of Gringotts.

In the image, Ivan could see goblins collecting the scattered gold coins from the Ministry of Magic.

The curse had been broken. The memories of the cursed Muggles and everyone involved had been erased or modified by the Ministry.

From a surface-level perspective, the matter seemed to have reached a satisfactory conclusion.

But for Ivan, his main task was only just beginning.

He needed to retrieve the task items and, using his existing magical knowledge, fully dismantle the curse. Only by completing this could he fulfill the system's requirements and gain the experience points he sought.

"Is this where they've placed it?" Ivan murmured, his attention on the vault visible in the mirror, where the goblins had stored the sarcophagus. He memorized the vault number.

This was where Ivan's prophetic abilities came into play—his unique ability to glean information about past events.

Unless a powerful figure, such as a Grand Magician, was actively concealing information, there was little in the world Ivan couldn't uncover.

"How deep is that vault beneath Gringotts?" he wondered aloud.

However, Ivan found that he couldn't remember the route the goblins took to the vault for a while.

There was no way, the railroad track was like a roller coaster, and the whole picture was constantly shaking left and right.

Even though Ivan had an amazing memory, he could only force himself to remember it and browse it over and over in his mind.

"Hmm, ok! The route is mapped, and the location of the gold coins is confirmed," Ivan muttered to himself.

The next steps were clear: figure out how to break into Gringotts, open the vault door, and leave safely—all without revealing his identity.

"First, there's the matter of escaping. I can use the Fenix's Flame Apparition to leave directly from the underground vault," Ivan reasoned.

Gringotts had extensive anti-Apparition enchantments both inside and outside the bank. These included barriers specifically designed to counter the magical abilities of various races capable of Apparition.

The goblins had clearly invested a great deal in safeguarding their wealth.

Unfortunately for them, none of that posed a challenge for Ivan.

No matter how meticulously the goblins prepared, they would never anticipate someone using a mythical creature like a phoenix to perform Apparition.

In fact, no anti-phoenix Apparition spell existed in the world. Such a spell had never been developed—and likely never would be.

After all, the only two known wizards in the world with phoenixes were Dumbledore and Ivan.

For those without phoenixes, studying a counter-curse to such a rare ability was impractical. And even if Dumbledore and Ivan possessed such counter-magic, they would neither share it with others nor use it against one another.

Moreover, Fawkes was unique, and so was Ivan's Fenix. Developing specific counter-magic would require extensive study of both creatures—something neither Dumbledore nor Ivan would permit.

"First, I need to determine which magic to use," Ivan thought.

He wasn't particularly concerned about Dumbledore discovering his identity. His sole goal was to break the curse.

Once the magic on the cursed gold coins and the Soul Coffin dissipated, they would revert to ordinary objects.

This meant Ivan didn't need to justify his actions—once the task was done, the items would hold no further value. Ivan wouldn't keep them or use them for any other purpose.

And Dumbledore, for all his wisdom and integrity, wasn't a strictly impartial figure.

In truth, Dumbledore was fiercely protective of his own. He was unlikely to pursue Ivan harshly, especially if the outcome benefited the greater good.

"In that case, the real challenge is avoiding suspicion from the Ministry of Magic and Gringotts."

Ivan only needs to be careful not to let them associate the invading wizard with himself, and he will be safe.

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Chapter 124: 124: Too Weak

Gringotts.

In Diagon Alley, Ivan arrived outside Gringotts.

He didn't do any disguise, no black cloak, no need to dress himself up like a dark wizard.

Being a Metamorphmagus, as long as Ivan wanted, he could instantly change into anyone he had met.

And now, Ivan chose a young man in his twenties.

This young man had no distinguishing features—a completely random face Ivan had spotted on an ordinary day.

Additionally, Ivan had altered the appearance of his wand.

Using Transfiguration, his Sycamore wand now looked entirely different to the naked eye.

"So, how do we get in?"

To infiltrate Gringotts, Ivan had considered countless plans.

But in the end, he realized there was no need to overcomplicate things.

What defines a flawless operation?

Eliminating all witnesses—it's the simplest and most effective method!

"Alright," Ivan muttered, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "Let's go with the plan: no holds barred."

Without hesitation, Ivan walked confidently towards the imposing entrance of Gringotts.

At the grand doors stood two goblin guards clad in scarlet and gold uniforms. Ivan gave them a cursory glance and shrugged.

"Stupefy," he whispered.

In the next instant, two silent beams of magic struck the guards.

Powerful magic surged through the air, even without the amplification of Ivan's wand.

Though not enhanced by his Sycamore wand, with Ivan's current mastery of spellcasting, the damage caused by basic and intermediate spells was nearly indistinguishable whether cast with or without a wand.

"Ahhh!!"

A wizard exiting the bank suddenly noticed the fallen goblin guards and screamed in terror.

"What's happening?"

"What's wrong?"

"Someone's attacking Gringotts!"

The commotion spread like wildfire, and chaos erupted on the streets outside Gringotts.

Ivan, however, paid no attention to the panic.

He glanced at the uniforms of the goblin guards. When he cast his spell earlier, he noticed the fabric had offered some resistance.

"Gringotts really is wealthy,"

"Even their guards' uniforms are alchemical artifacts."

He sighed, but dismissed the observation without much thought.

Continuing forward, Ivan ignored the terrified men and women fleeing the bank. Customers and staff alike scrambled in panic, their business with Gringotts forgotten in the mayhem.

Since Ivan had chosen to storm Gringotts head-on, there was no point in subtlety.

Besides, he wanted to test the extent of his current power.

"Who are you?" 

An elderly goblin, barely reaching Ivan's knees, stepped forward. Despite its diminutive size, the goblin's presence exuded authority.

It was flanked by several wizards, evidently hired as Gringotts' security.

"Put down your wand immediately!" 

As the old goblin shouted, more and more goblins rushed over from all directions.

Of course, the goblins didn't truly step forward.

Goblins are inherently greedy and self-preserving; expecting them to rush into a fight with wands blazing was absurd.

Moreover, by the laws of the wizarding world, goblins were forbidden from wielding wands. This meant that, apart from their incessant chatter, most of the goblins in Gringotts posed no real threat.

"This is Gringotts! How dare you attack—" the old goblin began, his voice sharp and indignant.

Ivan frowned, uninterested in the goblin's rambling. Without hesitation, he raised his hand and blasted the goblin aside.

"Put down the wand?" Ivan repeated mockingly, spreading his empty hands. "Do you even see a wand in my hand?"

Wandless magic?!

The wizards accompanying the goblin were stunned.

Those employed by Gringotts were undoubtedly among the best. Most were top graduates from renowned magical schools. Even if they weren't on the level of Bill Weasley, the eldest Weasley sibling and a curse-breaker, they were still considered Hogwarts elites.

"Expelliarmus!"

"Stupefy!"

"Diffindo!"

The wizards began casting their spells at Ivan in unison.

In an instant, the enclosed space lit up with the glow of colorful magical beams. The chaotic display sent the ordinary wizards nearby scrambling for safety.

As for the goblins, apart from one startled scream, they quickly ducked behind counters, terrified of being caught in the crossfire.

"Not bad," Ivan muttered, analyzing the incoming spells with his magic-enhanced vision.

His sharp magical perception dissected each spell's structure, speed, and power in real-time.

It had to be said: the wizards employed at Gringotts were skilled. Compared to most Aurors their overall level is higher.

"Is this the power of money?" Ivan mused with a faint smirk on his lips.

With that thought, his movements quickened.

Facing the barrage of spells raining down on him, Ivan raised one hand and flicked his wrist lightly.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

A translucent barrier materialized in front of him, effortlessly absorbing and deflecting the onslaught of spells.

Not only did the barrier neutralize the attacks, but as Ivan stepped forward, some of the spells began rebounding off the barrier and hurtling back toward their casters.

"Ahhh!"

Cries of pain echoed as the reflected spells struck the wizard security guards, knocking them to the ground one after another.

"Pathetic," Ivan muttered, shaking his head. "Truly pathetic. Too weak."

With each step he took, two or three wizards collapsed, felled by their own rebounded magic.

What made it worse for his opponents was that the spells reflected by Ivan were amplified in strength, striking with greater force than when they were initially cast.

This ensured that nearly every wizard hit by a rebound remained down, unable to rise again.

Before long, Ivan's skillful manipulation of counter-curses and spell deflection left the entire Gringotts hall in disarray.

The wizards who had come to Gringotts for routine business huddled low on the floor, trembling and hoping to avoid becoming collateral damage.

The goblins, meanwhile, stayed firmly hidden behind their counters and barriers, muttering curses under their breath but not daring to peek out or act against Ivan.

"That's it?"

Looking at the wizard guards lying on the ground, Ivan felt very bored.

He didn't even use one tenth of his strength, and these people had already fallen.

"There's no challenge here at all," Ivan muttered, curling his lips.

Spotting a particularly vocal goblin who had been swearing loudly from behind cover, Ivan lazily flicked his hand.

Bang!

With a resounding explosion, the once-solid counter was obliterated into ashes in an instant.

What stunned the onlookers even more was the precision of the attack. Ivan's spell had destroyed only the counter, leaving the goblins and nearby wizards entirely unharmed.

The sheer finesse of such magic was awe-inspiring, even to those accustomed to powerful spells.

"Who the hell is he?"

The same question echoed in the minds of nearly everyone present.

This man had single-handedly defeated dozens of highly skilled combat wizards—Gringotts' finest security forces.

The power and control he displayed were beyond anything they could fathom.

Too strong.

So strong, it was almost incomprehensible.

"Hmm?" Ivan murmured to himself, shifting his attention.

He had been about to select the foul-mouthed goblin as his guide to lead him into the underground vaults.

But just then, he sensed a distinct ripple in the space around him.

Hmm.. A spatial disturbance.

"Apparition?" Ivan mused aloud, his eyes narrowing. "The Aurors from the Ministry of Magic, perhaps?"

It was clear that someone had alerted the Ministry of Magic as soon as Ivan began his assault on Gringotts.

But this efficiency really shocked Ivan...

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