58. Loyalty (Part 1)

"Boss?! What's going on? Nagini..."

"Shut up! Pack your things and let's go!"

Everyone in the circus was silent. Only Carlos, the clown who had a good relationship with Aurelius, looked around in confusion.

He didn't see Aurelius, nor the beast, nor Nagini.

It doesn't take much cleverness to figure out why.

But he didn't say anything. At this time, it's better not to look for excitement on your own.

"It's a pity... I was such a friendly little brother——"

Sitting high on Zouwu's back, Aurelius and Nagini watched the mysterious circus ship go away.

"Why did Skender leave?" Nagini was puzzled.

"Because he is a smart man, he knows who he can offend and who he cannot offend." Aurelius sighed.

If Skender wanted to keep them, he could take advantage of the last moment and shoot them all to stone. At most, his beard and hair would be set off by the Fire lizards.

But he didn't.

At that time Aurelius understood, and Skender admitted defeat.

He decided to take the gold and use it as ransom money for Zouwu and Nagini.

This is a smart man. When Aurelius could easily break away from all the petrifications he was most confident in, he understood that Aurelius's magic power was far beyond his comparison.

In an irreversible situation, stopping the loss in time is the smart person's choice.

"I want to ask, why does Skender hate someone approaching you so much?" Aurelius asked in confusion.

This was the only thing that Aurelius didn't understand during this period. He didn't know what Skender valued Nagini, or what he was afraid of.

As for what Skender said about being afraid of Nagini turning into a snake and attacking people, just listen to it. It would be strange if Aurelius believed it.

Nagini was also puzzled; she shook her head. "This is the first time I know of such a thing.

"Forget it, we are free anyway. Do you want to go home and have a look?" Aurelius asked.

A glimmer of hope flashed in Nagini's eyes, but then it turned gray. "Forget it, dad is dead, mom... I can't find her anymore, what are you going to do at home?"

"Then let's go to Egypt? Although I can't guarantee that I can solve your problem, this kind of matter should be done sooner rather than later." Aurelius said.

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Nagini nodded.

This is the first time she has regained her freedom. She is very unfamiliar with everything in this world. She cannot rely on her only support - Aurelius.

"Man, what about you?" Aurelius scratched the mane on Zouwu's head, "Are you going home?"

Zouwu shook his head, "I don't have a home, so why don't I come with you? You are the first person I can communicate with."

"Okay, then let's go to Egypt together!" Aurelius laughed, in a very good mood. This was the first time he had real followers. The first step in the long march has been taken.

As for Queenie, she doesn't count. So far, Queenie has not said that she will follow Aurelius, let alone the children in the orphanage. He has never expressed this intention. It's a pity—I originally planned to take a ride, but now I have no chance. However, Zouwu, who travels thousands of miles a day and can shrink into an inch, is much faster than a hitchhiker. Ready to go...

"wait!"

A woman's voice called to Aurelius. The two of them looked at each other and it seemed that the woman was Tina Sebastian.

There was some sweat on her face, and her long skirt was slightly wrinkled. It seemed that she came in a hurry and was far from calm like the last time I saw her.

"Is something wrong, madam?" Aurelius frowned without any trace. He was not interested in this woman's secret at all. He always had a clear purpose and this woman did not align with his purpose.

"Yes, Mr. Dumbledore, otherwise I would not have come to you in such a hurry." Aurelius was shocked as soon as she spoke.

"Did you mistake me for someone else, Ms. Sebastian?"

Tina shook her head. She solemnly invited with seriousness, "This is not the place for conversation. Can you and your companions come with me?"

Aurelius pondered for a moment and then responded, "Where to go?"

Tina once again handed over an exquisite card, presented with both hands this time. Aurelius glanced at it and saw that there was only one address on it. After reading it, he planned to return it to Tina. It was useless for him to keep it.

But Tina shook her head, "Give your companions a look too, otherwise they won't be able to get in."

Aurelius narrowed his eyes, "The Loyalty Curse?"

This famous protective spell Aurelius had only heard its name but never seen its effects.

Tina nodded, confirming his suspicion.

"Ah—Ms. Sebastian is so generous. You and I can be considered strangers, but you are kind enough to let us know the address of your safe house?"

"It doesn't matter, I have thousands of safe rooms like this." Tina was very honest.

Aurelius handed the card to Nagini and Zouwu.

Nagini had no idea what was going on, but since she said Aurelius's decision would prevail, she trusted him.

This girl was quite reclusive. She didn't easily trust anyone, but once she did, she gave them her utmost trust.

It's hard to say whether this characteristic is good or bad. After Zouwu finished reading it, the beautiful card mysteriously burned itself without a trace of fire and disappeared.

"Please," Tina gestured.

Aurelius and Nagini dismounted from Zouwu and followed Tina, walking along the narrow plank road beside the road.

"You are quite brave to be your secret keeper," Aurelius planned to come up with some words.

"Because I only trust myself."

When Aurelius saw Tina admit this, he couldn't help but question it in his mind.

As far as he knew, the Loyalty Curse couldn't be used as the secret-keeper, right? Otherwise, the story of Harry Potter wouldn't unfold.

So... Tina, what is going on?