90. Intimidation

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I couldn't wait to grab the greeting card and read it.

"Oops!" Newt also felt bad and quickly explained his purpose: "Mr. Dumbledore, I am Newt Scamander, a student of Albus Dumbledore. He asked me to come here to protect you. But the situation is very bad now. I suggest that we leave France immediately and go to Hogwarts. Only there can we guarantee your safety!"

Aurelius looked at him and shook his head: "I don't know about this."

"It's true!" Newt thought that Aurelius didn't believe him, so he defended himself: "He cares about you very much - these are his exact words."

Aurelius looked at him with a half-smile, and Newt tried his best to make eye contact with him, even though it made him uncomfortable.

He hoped that Aurelius could see his sincerity, but he didn't know that by doing so, he was revealing all his secrets.

["Actually, I'm not worried about Grimmson, I'm worried about--"

"Grindelwald?"

"No, I'm worried about Aurelius."]

["Believe me Newt, I am not omnipotent, and you are more professional than me in this matter."]

Huh - like Dumbledore.

Newt thought Dumbledore was asking him to protect him, but in fact, it was more like surveillance or monitoring.

He knew that an Obscurus was terrifying, especially one that survived into adulthood. That's why Dumbledore asked Newt to come. Newt had more expertise in researching Obscurus than Dumbledore.

Dumbledore knew the Obscurus because of Arianna, but he wasn't specialized in studying them. Throughout history, there has been very little research information on the Obscurus.

Except for Newt.

That's why Dumbledore told Newt that he was more professional than him in this matter."

He declined Dumbledore's invitation. Dumbledore didn't force him out of concern for his family, but he was worried that the Obscurus within him would explode and cause even greater damage. So he tricked Newt.

However, it could also be seen as protection. The outbreak of the Obscurus would destroy everything, but it would also destroy the Obscurus itself.

Preventing the outbreak was also a matter of life and death from Dumbledore's perspective.

In just a few moments, Aurelius made an accurate guess based on what he knew and Newt's experiences.

He didn't reveal it, he didn't want anyone to know that he was a skilled Legilimens.

He thought for a moment and said: "I will meet with Grindelwald in three days-"

"No!" Tina and Newt said simultaneously.

Aurelius frowned: "I don't recall asking for your opinion."

Tina's cheeks twitched, and she seemed determined: "I'm sorry, Mr. Dumbledore, but I absolutely cannot allow you to see Grindelwald. You have no idea how terrible he is!"

Seeing Tina raise her wand slowly, Aurelius said casually: "So you plan to show me how powerful you are first?"

"I won't hurt you--just pass out!"

"No! Tina!" Newt's worry was evident as the tip of the wand illuminated with a crimson light.

Little did he expect Aurelius's eyes to suddenly flash with an eerie glimmer. As a result, Tina's unconscious body was flung aside and collided with a lifeless body on the ground, erupting into a burst of fireworks. Likewise, the curse took hold of Tina, causing her to be thrown back while her wand rolled away.

How could just one glance shatter Tina's enchantment?

Newt was left dumbfounded by this unforeseen turn of events. What kind of magic could break free from the spell of an elite Auror with just a gaze?

As his mind raced, Newt questioned whether he possessed such power. He started to doubt Dumbledore as well, wondering why this ability was never mentioned to him.

However, this wasn't a form of wizard magic at all; it was an explosive rune that Aurelius had previously charged with energy. The purpose of these runes was to cause significant damage to inanimate objects when activated. While wizards themselves were unaffected by the explosions, the same couldn't be said for their spells.

Suddenly, Aurelius had a realization. Could the effects of the explosive rune extend to magical spells as well?

It was just a thought, but the results were surprisingly effective. The protective spell that Aurelius had been preparing proved useless; he could feel the overwhelming impact of the explosion. If even an Auror's spell couldn't withstand the damage, it was reasonable to assume that Dumbledore's or even Grindelwald's spells would suffer the same fate. This curse, appropriately named "Explosion," seemed to be effective against all spells.

After all, the extent of damage caused by explosions is often measured in percentages.

This revelation brought some positive news - Aurelius had discovered a new application for explosive runes.

"Ms. Goldstein, did you know? According to the laws of the French Ministry of Magic, if you cast a spell on me first, I have the right to counterattack," Aurelius proclaimed as he stood up, his wand emanating a green glow.

A Killing Curse?!

Indeed, Aurelius had a particular fondness for this powerful attack spell. Its focused nature meant that it caused enough damage while avoiding harm to as many things as possible. It lacked pain and aligned with the principles of compassion by not inflicting suffering on animals.

This was truly a remarkable breakthrough! It was the perfect spell for taking lives when that was the desired outcome.

Aurelius disliked complicated magic. He valued essence over extravagance and preferred to focus on mastering the most practical spells.

So far, Aurelius had only acquired knowledge of three battle spells: the single-target basic attack Avada, the area-of-effect Fire Curse, and the defensive skill Shield Charm.

Initially, he had intended to learn another spell called Apparition, but that plan was abandoned once he obtained Arey. Compared to wizard apparition, the phoenix's ability was far superior.

As the green light pulsed, Tina's eyes widened, and she instinctively stepped backward, fear brimming in her eyes. Although the Death Curse may not be referred to as the Unforgivable Curse in other countries, it remains one of the most dreaded forms of dark magic. Its notoriety stems not from its lethality, but from the fact that it harms others while also causing great damage to the caster.

As a result, those who fondly use the Death Curse are typically evil and malicious dark wizards. Despite the obstacles she faced, Tina was prepared to confront the imminent threat of the life-ending curse to vanquish the dark wizard's wicked intentions.

"No, no, no! Mr. Dumbledore, please refrain!" Newt exclaimed in a panic as he hastily intervened.

Nagini, however, seemed oblivious to the commotion as she stood quietly behind the sofa, positioned directly behind Aurelius. The passage of time was evident in her demeanor, having spent several months close to Aurelius, she had grown familiar with him.

After waiting for such a long period, was she still unaware of his true intentions? The notion was terrifying. If Aurelius truly wished to kill someone, would he even need to use the Killing curse?