Chapter 368 "Wentworth's Change"

Wentworth dodged spells from all directions while casting a protective charm around himself.

However, the barrage of attacks was relentless.

"Merlin's sake! Do you guys not care at all about your leader? He is dying and you guys are still hellbent on defeating me?!" Wentworth roared in the direction of Coney tribes, who were attacking him one after another.

Just as his protective charm dissipated and two more spells hurtled towards him, a phantom of Headmistress Lopez appeared beside him, blocking the spells.

Wentworth and Headmistress Lopez stood back to back, struggling to fend off the surrounding attacks. Headmistress Lopez's weak voice broke the tension, "Wentworth, why haven't your people arrived yet?! I am already at my limit!"

Glancing back, Wentworth saw that Headmistress Lopez was half-covered in blood. Nearby, the two wizards in black robes lay motionless on the ground.

Gritting his teeth, Wentworth responded, "Headmistress Lopez, aren't these your students? Don't they respect your authority?"

Headmistress Lopez smiled weakly, "Even though they are my students, these young wizards from the larger tribes always prioritize their tribe's interests. If I were uninjured, I might be able to command their respect. But in my current state, there's no way I can order them around!"

Hearing Headmistress Lopez's answer, Wentworth gritted his teeth and said, "When this is over, Uagadou's curriculum must include a class on ideological and moral education! They need to learn what it means to respect their teachers and honor tradition!"

"But unfortunately, these people won't get the chance to hear it!" Wentworth continued with a sinister expression on his face.

While Wentworth and Headmistress Lopez struggled to hold their ground, Emma finally arrived with Rosier and the others, just a short distance from the headmaster's office.

Emma's presence as Uagadou's renowned potion genius smoothed their way.

Recognizing her, students didn't stop the group, assuming they were guests of Headmistress Headmistress Lopez.

Despite her blindness, Emma navigated the situation with palpable fear, worried a repeat of the earlier confrontation at the school gate might occur.

She sensed the tension as a Uagadou student considered stopping them, aware of the spells being prepared behind her.

Fortunately, Emma's reputation and a quick lie allowed them to pass without conflict.

As Emma neared Principal Uagadou's office, she sensed the presence of Wentworth and Headmistress Lopez ahead, especially noting the strong smell of blood from Laila. She quickly turned to Rosier and the others behind her and said, "They're right ahead! Go and help them!"

Rosier and the others looked at the seemingly calm and empty Uagadou campus, exchanging uncertain glances.

However, Rosier and Abernathy swiftly realized something was amiss.

They glanced at each other, drew their wands, and aimed at the seemingly empty space in front of them, "Abernathy, it doesn't feels right… there is something going on behind this calm facade of Uagadou." Rosier softly spoke while warily scanning her surroundings.

"You don't need to tell me that, I could feel it right when we step foot here. Feels like our young master is in danger," Abernathy replied with his eyes focused on each students passing by.

With a wave of ripples, an astonishing scene unfolded in the previously serene Uagadou campus. Wentworth was supporting Headmistress Lopez with one hand, surrounded by the fallen wizards of the Coney tribe.

The remaining Coney tribe wizards, though still pointing their wands at Wentworth and Headmistress Lopez, were trembling, clearly terrified.

"Wentworth?! What happened?"

"Master Wentworth! What is happening here?"

Hearing the shouts, Wentworth turned his head.

Rosier was startled by the coldness in Wentworth's eyes, seeing a strong malice for the first time.

When Wentworth saw Rosier and Abernathy approaching, he frowned and said, "About time you arrive! I am on the verge of dying here!"

Rosier and Abernathy were stunned. This was the first time Wentworth had expressed dissatisfaction with them.

"I am sorry for our incompetence," Rosier was the first to kneel and apologize, followed by the witches and wizards behind him, all begging for forgiveness.

"I am sorry for being late, Master Wentworth."

"We ar---"

"Stop apologizing! There is something more urgent to do before that!" Wentworth replied in anger.

Seeing Rosier, Abernathy, and the others kneeling, Wentworth took a deep breath, his eyes gradually regaining clarity. He then pointed at the trembling Coney tribe wizards still standing and said casually, "Deal with them. I'm tired."

Immediately, the wizards of the Alliance stepped forward to clean up the mess for Wentworth. Rosier and Abernathy hurried to Wentworth's side.

Abernathy quickly took out a bottle of potion and handed it to Wentworth, "Young Master, treat yourself with this. I will take care of everyone who dare lays their hand on Alliance's leader!" Abernathy declared fiercely.

Wentworth then delivered the potion to Headmistress Lopez's mouth after he smiled at Abernathy.

At this time, Emma also came to Headmistress Lopez's side, feeling the strong smell of blood on her. With a tearful voice, Emma asked, "Headmistress! Headmistress! Headmistress Lopez, how are you?"

Headmistress Lopez replied weakly, "It's okay, just some minor injuries. I just need to rest for a bit to recover. Emma, thank you for your hard work." She conveyed her thanks while gently caressing Emma's head.

Rosier and Abernathy stood in front of Wentworth, awaiting his next instructions. There was a newfound respect in their eyes as they looked at him.

"Abernathy, is it just me, or could I feel the same presence of Lord Grindelwald when I just saw Wentworth's eyes?" Rosier whispered.

Abernathy chuckled as a response, "He still is a Grindelwald after all, all our hard work has finally reach the point where we can see the new crown of Alliance fit into the young Master's head!"

After drinking another bottle of potion that Abernathy handed him, Wentworth was silent for a moment.

Then, he suddenly raised his head, looked at Rosier and Abernathy with a smile, and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that? Is something wrong?"

Abernathy shook his head vigorously, while Rosier, with a touch of relief, said, "We finally waited for this day!"

Meanwhile, Auston, who had followed Rosier, looked at a young Coney tribe member lying stiff and breathless on the ground. Resisting the urge to turn away, his heart was filled with horror.

At this moment, Wentworth's voice suddenly rang out, "Auston, go and find the most elaborately dressed wizard lying on the ground and bring him to me! He is the man behind this attack!"

Hearing Wentworth's command, Auston quickly agreed and began his search.

A quarter of an hour later, Wentworth stood at the spot where Joseph had fallen unconscious, staring at the empty ground, deep in thought.