55. The Best Animal Trainer

"Mr. Abernathy, are you back?" Mrs. Bruce called out as Abernathy wearily climbed the stairs.

"It's me, Mrs. Bruce," Abernathy replied weakly.

Opening the door, Abernathy entered his home and collapsed onto the back of the sofa, rubbing his temples.

Amidst the jingle bells ringing, the phone startled Abernathy. He answered, "Why are you calling?"

.....

"I need more time! Listen, I'm just a clerk in the Security Department... Well, I may not have the formal appointment certificate yet, but I am still the assistant to the Security Department."

Abernathy held his forehead and said, "I need some time. I don't need an assistant from the Security Department. Can I talk to the President of the Magic Congress? President Picquery may not even know me, okay?"

"I know, looking for foreign aid, looking for international support, listen, the Magical Congress has just had a big mess, and the unanimous opinion of the Magical Congress is to keep a low profile as much as possible, at least until Grindelwald is handed over..."Abernathy's voice softened as he tried to explain himself. However, something said by the person on the other end of the line enraged him momentarily.

"Listen to me, we are just cooperating, you don't have the authority to give me orders! I'll help you find foreign aid and provide international support, and in return, you'll help me find my parents and reveal my true identity. That's the deal!"

Abernathy shouted angrily. "There are plenty of people who can help me uncover my past. But you, no one will help you except me!"

With a loud snap, Abernathy slammed the phone shut, frustration etched on his face. His dark eyes glinted with an unfamiliar, malicious fierceness.

"Grindelwald... his wizard army. Can you help me?" Abernathy muttered to himself.

...

In Siren City, the Mystery Circus performed on its final day. Aurelius instructed Igor to take away the animals, except for just one person, no, Nagini.

There were only two of them left in the animal pen.

Aurelius waved his wand gently, his eyes locking with ZouWu's large, round, gem-like eyes. Through silent Legilimency, he delved into its thoughts, causing Zou Wu to feel a sense of unease and emit a purring sound.

In just two weeks, or even less than ten days, Aurelius had mastered silent Legilimency. It was astounding, though a part of it could be attributed to the nature of the Legilimency spell itself.

Aurelius was right.

He possessed a unique talent for Legilimency.

And for this, he had Obscurus to thank. This monster is born from negative emotions.

Emotions are an integral part of the human brain, and no one is without emotions. Ruthlessness itself is also an emotion.

Due to the gift of Obscurus, Aurelius could easily cast Legilimency, even easier.

So much so that it made Aurelius wonder whether what he was using could still be considered Legilimency.

"Quiet - dear, it's me, it's me." Aurelius's voice echoed in Zouwu's mind. This was not any language, but a signal, a message that could be heard by anyone with a soul. The spiritual signal is perceived by life.

"Can you speak?" Aurelius heard a voice that resembled a boy's.

"..." Is this true? Is it because of my feelings, or am I unable to speak?

Aurelius was a little speechless, but he understood what Zouwu meant.

"Yes, I just learned how to communicate with you." Aurelius soothed Zouwu's still nervous heart.

"Great! You are a good man. I'm dying of boredom here. Can you take me out? I've always wanted you to do this, but you don't understand." Zouwu cheered.

Aurelius did not agree, "I'm sorry, I can't do it now."

"Why?" Zouwu was very unhappy.

"Because Mr. Skender will be very unhappy if I let you go."

"Is it that bearded guy? But he was the one who caught me here!" Zouwu howled in dissatisfaction.

"Yes, yes, I understand. But we need to find an opportunity. You can escape, but I can't. Do you understand?"

"Uh, well, we're friends. I can't hurt you."

"We are friends, I will take you out." Aurelius released his kindness.

He knew that many magical animals had very sensitive senses, and his silent aura would make them feel uneasy.

Nagini is like this, and so is Zouwu.

It's just that he was in an abusive environment, so he ignored this uneasy feeling and chose Aurelius' familiar presence.

From this perspective, Aurelius is not suitable for dealing with magical animals, at least he does not have Newt's affinity for magical animals.

But who gave him good luck?

Just when Aurelius was about to end the conversation, at ZuoWu's plea, he left a wisp of black mist in its head and then attached Legilimency to the black mist. This way, he and Zouwu can communicate all the time, and he can also sense Zouwu's location.

He could even release the killing curse through this black mist if he wanted to. But there is no need to tell Zouwu these things. This would affect their friendship.

"How was it?" Nagini asked enthusiastically.

"Very successful. I think I have mastered the ability to communicate with any living creature." Aurelius looked at her with a smile.

"You are truly a genius! If you can communicate with these animals, you will be the best animal trainer in the world." Nagini was happy for Aurelius.

Best animal trainer? Aurelius smiled without uttering a word. Nagini's exposure to the outside world had been severely limited. Since childhood, she had lived within the confines of the circus, with only a narrow range of sights and sounds available to her. Although she might have been familiar with terms like the Magical World and the Ministry of Magic, her primary focus was on Skender, the circus leader, who also happened to be an animal trainer.

Skender's unwavering authority within the circus gave Nagini the impression that being an animal trainer carried immense significance even beyond the circus walls.

Nagini was genuinely happy for Aurelius, her one and only friend.

After contemplating for a moment, Aurelius made up his mind.