Bab 231: Chapter 231
Magic Luggage Space, Spell Training Room
"Okay, mentor."
Ian, Remy, and Vera nodded in unison.
Steve, who was standing beside them, smiled after hearing Lockhart's praise.
Steve then promised, "Lockhart, don't worry, Ian, Remy, and Vera all have great potential."
"With their efforts, they will definitely improve quickly."
Hearing this, Lockhart nodded with satisfaction. He then stretched out his wand and tapped it gently in the air.
A light-yellow ball of information appeared at the tip of the wand.
At the same time, Lockhart explained, "Captain, this is some information I collected. I'll leave the subsequent combat training to you. You can choose the appropriate mission targets based on their progress."
This information was, of course, obtained from Sitwell.
Now that he had planted a mole in S.H.I.E.L.D., it would be a waste not to use it.
It just so happened that Sitwell was the head of the intelligence department. It would be foolish not to take advantage of this opportunity to gather more intelligence.
With these thoughts, Lockhart flicked his wand, and the pale-yellow ball of light flew toward Steve.
Seeing this, Steve said solemnly, "Okay, Lockhart."
He had no objections to having the students engage in practical training.
In his day, they would have to train in the army for a few years before going to the battlefield.
Therefore, the more they sweat in peacetime, the less they bleed in wartime.
Especially when it comes to evil organizations like the Hand, Steve would show no mercy.
Lockhart nodded slightly, satisfied with Steve's response.
Then, he said to Steve, "Steve, I need to discuss something with my disciple. It won't take long, please excuse us."
He had two main purposes for coming here.
The first was to observe how Steve was teaching Ian and the others.
Lockhart had watched the entire process just now.
He had to admit that good teachers share one common trait—they know how to teach students according to their individual strengths.
Steve not only had experience in this area, but he also paid great attention to tailoring his teaching to each student's needs, helping them search for, explore, and develop a fighting style that suited them.
Lockhart was very reassured by what he saw today.
The second purpose was to discuss the Vientiane Book Cafe with his disciple.
Lockhart had originally arranged for Vera, Ian, and Remy to take turns managing the Book Cafe.
It turned out that Ian was fine, but Remy was a bit out of place. He was always a little restless when asked to manage the cafe, and sometimes things even went wrong.
As for Vera, perhaps due to her female advantage, she had a softer temperament and was more patient.
Most of the Sorcerers of Kamar-Taj were willing to become friends with Vera. Even Kaecilius had personally praised her.
Well, although the male Sorcerers admired Vera's exquisite appearance, the female Sorcerers also appreciated her gentle yet firm personality.
It was clear that Vera was the best suited for operating the cafe.
Seeing this, Lockhart decided to let Vera continue managing the Vientiane Book Cafe and make the most of her strengths.
Of course, Lockhart was also concerned about how this might affect her magical practice, so he made sure to provide her with ample resources.
Overall, Vera's progress in magic had actually improved, and she was quite comfortable managing the cafe.
Even Ms. Peggy had praised Vera's talent for management and suggested that Lockhart train her further in this area.
So, Lockhart usually discussed matters related to the Book Cafe with Vera.
After hearing Lockhart's request, Steve nodded slightly to Vera, his brows furrowed but he said nothing more.
He had always been a person of strict self-discipline. Although he was slightly unhappy about interrupting training, he wouldn't say much.
What's more, this was Lockhart needing to speak with his own student.
After Vera saw it, she politely thanked her instructor Steve and walked toward Lockhart.
Seeing this, Lockhart stretched out his wand and drew a slight circle in mid-air.
A portal opened, leading Vera into his study.
It was now night, and the silvery white moonlight shone through the glass onto Lockhart's desk, illuminating the books, notebooks, and cups scattered on it.
At the same time, the soft chirping of cicadas could be heard, making the night even quieter.
Suddenly, a portal with sparks opened.
The entire study seemed to sense the return of its owner, and bright lights quietly appeared, illuminating the entire room.
The next moment, Lockhart led Vera into the study.
"Vera, sit down."
Lockhart stood in front of his desk, pointed to the seat opposite him, and gestured for Vera to sit.
"Okay, mentor," Vera nodded gently and sat across from Lockhart.
"Vera, would you like some coffee, tea, or honey?"
"Just tea, please."
After hearing her choice, Lockhart stretched out his wand and pointed lightly at the cup in front of Vera. Tea rose into the cup, stopping at three-quarters full.
At the same time, an identical cup of tea appeared before Lockhart.
Vera was not surprised by this. She held the cup in both hands and took a sip of tea.
Lockhart didn't go straight to the topic. Instead, he asked with concern, "How have your recent classes with Instructor Steve and Ms. Peggy been?"
"Instructor Steve is very experienced and very patient with us," Vera replied thoughtfully. "Although Ms. Peggy is a bit strict, she also takes good care of me and shares a lot of her management experience. It's been very helpful."
Hearing this, Lockhart nodded slightly.
He didn't just ignore the instructors he hired.
Occasionally, he would have private tea sessions to discuss the students' performance.
Overall, the three students had different personalities. Although Remy was a bit impatient, he corrected his mistakes when pointed out. Ian was very calm, thorough, and rigorous in his approach.
Vera, though gentle in nature, was very determined and always committed to what she set out to do.
It could be said that all three of them were excellent.
After chatting for a while, Lockhart shifted to the main topic. "Vera, you've been in charge of the Book Cafe for some time. Let's talk about the current situation."
Regarding her mentor's question, Vera paused, as if considering something, and then slowly said, "Mentor, as you mentioned before, the hostile Sorcerers from Kamar-Taj's side seem to have started taking action."
"In recent times, the number of Sorcerers visiting Vientiane Book Cafe has decreased significantly."
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