章 64: Chapter 64: "Draco's Opportunity"
Narcissa's original plan was to let Draco spend the holiday under her watch, so that she would not have to be alarmed.
However, not only did Draco not agree to such a proposal, Lucius also raised a rare objection.
"Since when has the son of Lucius Draco been afraid to leave the house because of a small accident?" Lucius objected firmly, which was rare for him. Letting him know how to protect himself was not teaching him to become a coward. He had high hopes for his son and did not want Draco to be ruined like this.
Narcissa realized that she had gone too far in her concern and compromised by setting conditions. Now, Draco reports on his safety once a day through an owl he keeps at home. His messages always say, "Everything is going well, don't worry."
Every time, Draco's letters conveyed the same message, but to show that he was not being perfunctory, he would occasionally include some well-written sentences to please Narcissa. However, Lucius was a little puzzled. Why did his son seem to enjoy going to the bank? Did he truly have a fondness for money? This made Lucius want to find an excuse to talk to his son one day and explain the joys of wielding power. The continuation and growth of a family requires not just accumulating wealth, but also the support of power.
Of course, fame was also an essential part of it.Of course, Draco did not know this. He only knew that he had to release the owl to ensure that the agreement was fulfilled.After opening the window and releasing the owl, Draco returned to the table and took out a piece of parchment. He slowly wrote on the parchment. "The opportunity is coming, I hope you can grasp it."-----
That shameless human wizard had not spoken to him for at least twenty days since their last meeting. This youth, who was more cunning than an adult, made Ring feel uneasy. He even began to suspect that the young master of the Draco family was simply making fun of him, or that he was going back on his word.
"Yes, he must be going back on his word!" Ring often fell into such suspicions at work. "If I get this sword, I won't easily make a move."
But even if it was a scam or a trap, he could only choose to jump in and believe. Because this was a condition that he could not refuse.
At this moment, Ring was passing through a wide corridor. He had to deliver a routine document to the branch manager, which was also one of his jobs. However, the image of the sword kept hovering in his mind, tempting him and making him absent-minded. He kept his head down, thinking about his own matters. This made the narrow vision caused by his short stature even more useless.
Suddenly, Ring felt as if he had collided with something or someone. He stumbled back and fell on his buttocks on the marble floor. The blurry figure in front of him only swayed slightly.
"I beg your pardon, Mr. Ring," said Draco , offering his hand to help Ring to his feet.
Ring was stunned and allowed Draco to assist him. He wanted to ask something, but the words stuck in his throat. His huge eyes just stared straight ahead.
In a daze, Draco helped Ring to his feet, apologized, and left the corridor.
When Ring came back to his senses, he realized that there was a piece of paper in his hand. He remembered that Draco must have slipped it into his hand when he helped him up.
"The opportunity is coming. I hope you can grasp it."
When Ring read the message on the paper, his initially calm heart began to race. "He didn't lie to me!"
But then a question arose in his mind. Opportunity? Where would this opportunity come from? Even the fairies couldn't casually enter and leave private vaults without sufficient reasons.
This question didn't last long in his mind. After he delivered the document, he received an order from the branch manager. "Prepare to increase the security of the vault tomorrow. The once-in-a-decade periodic inspection will also be brought forward to tomorrow. The vault will be temporarily closed tomorrow."
For Ring, tonight was destined to be a sleepless night. The excitement of the treasure in his hands and the anxiety of betraying the fairies' loyalty kept him from being able to sleep.
Ring tossed and turned in bed all night. When dawn arrived and the first ray of light shone into his narrow room, he knew it was time to take action. There was no reason for him to back down. He even started to self-hypnotize himself. "This is just an accident. I just want to reclaim the treasure that belongs to Legnard the First." He tried to lessen his guilt this way.
When the sky outside Gringotts turned white, the dazzling red light that crossed the horizon shone into everyone's eyes. Most of the fairies had already gathered in the main hall. This once-in-a-decade inspection was not only to check for thieves who coveted the treasures within, but also to check the condition of the items in the collection. If it was a potion, the preservation magic on it might have worn off, causing it to deteriorate. Weapons might also rust. In addition, most magic only lasted for about ten years. That was why the fairies had established the rule of a once-in-a-decade inspection.
Even if it was brought forward, the once-in-a-decade inspection still had to be carried out. The older fairies and the younger fairies walked together towards the underground treasury. This was to ensure the continuation of the inheritance. The older fairies used the inspection as an opportunity to teach the younger fairies how to conduct it.
The fairies sat on a little cart that sped through the maze-like tunnel. The sound of the wind and the clattering of the wheels were constant. The stone walls and stalactites formed a fork in the road. They turned here and there, and when the curve was too sharp, they even had the illusion that they would be flung out.
There was another sharp turn, and a waterfall poured down, blocking the path of the track. The sprites sped past, and the water droplets splashed all over their bodies. Nothing happened.
This waterfall was designed to prevent thieves. It could wash away all curses and magic disguises. Since there was a special way to deal with external threats, sometimes the greatest danger came from "thieves" within.
Those who dared to target Gringotts wouldn't hesitate to use a few Soul Seizing Curses items. The compound decoction and the Soul Seizing Curse would lose their effectiveness under this waterfall. This was also a way to guard against impersonators and manipulative fairies, or the original owners of the treasure.
As for the current thieves, they seemed willing to risk it. However, this magic has not yet reached the level of seeing through a person's heart.
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