Chapter 61: Knockturn Alley

Where there is light, there is darkness.

This message holds true in both the Muggle world and the wizarding world.

In the magical realm, the Ministry of Magic strictly forbids the trade of dark magic and dark magical items.

However, some wizards sometimes need to do these things.

Knockturn Alley is one of the existence.

Strangely, the largest gathering place for dark wizards is located right next to the busiest magical marketplace, separated only by a wall.

It is an infamous place where most of the shops are involved in the trade of dark magic, selling all sorts of evil items.

From different dark magical artifacts to human organs, you can find all kinds of wicked deals here.

In a corner of Knockturn Alley, a figure cloaked in black suddenly appeared.

It was none other than Arthur.

He straightened his clothes and stepped out of the corner onto the main street. Surrounding him were old houses, and the signs of a few shops were barely hanging on.

The trash in the corner smelled horrible.

A few wizards sitting at the doorsteps of shops casually glanced at Arthur without finding anything strange.

It was common to see someone dressed like him appearing in Knockturn Alley.

Nothing out of the ordinary.

However, when Arthur entered a shop named Borgin & Burkes, the gazes of some people turned hostile.

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As soon as Arthur stepped into the shop, he saw an ordinary old man with greasy, slicked-back hair looking at him with a smile.

"Honorable customer, welcome to Borgin & Burkes Shop. How may I assist you today?"

Arthur didn't immediately respond but instead scanned the entire room. Rows of shelves were filled with goods that would give nightmares to any child.

Poisonous candles, black spiders, dead man's fingernails.

"If you could remove the lingering bone powder in the air, then I believe we can have a conversation," Arthur's voice rang out, but it wasn't his original voice. From his mouth came a hoarse, deep middle-aged male voice.

Borgin's smile faded, realizing that he was dealing with an expert. Without showing any change in expression, he took a step back and covered a smile back on his face.

"Apologies for the precaution, Honorable customer. It's just a small self-defense measure."

"I wonder if you've come here to sell something or to buy something?"

Arthur waved his hand and placed some necklaces, rings, and other accessories on the counter.

Borgin cautiously observed these items before touching them.

He picked up one and carefully examined it only after confirming that these accessories were alchemical items for protection.

"Could you tell me the function of these items?" Borgin asked with great interest.

"Each accessory is engraved with the Shield Charm, capable of resisting two full-force attacks from an Auror level. However, they require 24 hours to recharge and become useless after being attacked ten times."

When hearing this, Borgin became even more interested.

These items were the favorites of dark wizards. For those bloodthirsty people, getting such a tool meant having a second life.

In truth, Arthur didn't necessarily have to sell these items here.

However, completing the transaction here meant exchanging money and goods without revealing his own information.

Arthur also wanted to establish a connection with the kingpin of Knockturn Alley to avoid trouble.

There were some things he couldn't easily buy anywhere else.

"So, what price do you intend to sell these items for?"

"200 Galleons each," Arthur said his price.

"While the price is not high, your items do have a usage limit."

"But that's exactly why those fools will keep buying them, isn't it?"

Arthur interrupted Borgin's bargaining.

Borgin fell silent.

Yes, if these items could be repeatedly recharged for continuous use, there would be no returning customers.

Thinking this through, he immediately nodded.

"You're right, sir. I'll take as many as you have."

Arthur pulled out a bag that had been expanded with the Extension Charm and took out a handful of magical accessories from it.

"Only 50 in total. These items are not easy to make."

It wasn't that Arthur couldn't produce more; it was a matter of rarity and value.

Borgin nodded in agreement. Although there was a usage limit, these magical items capable of resisting attacks from Auror-level were considered high-end in the entire wizarding world.

"Total of 50, amounting to 10,000 Galleons. Would you prefer cash or equal goods?"

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