When he heard what Dumbledore had said, Wentworth was momentarily stunned, not quite understanding what he meant. But then, as if something had just occurred to him, he asked tentatively,
"Professor Dumbledore, are you saying that, during the Wizarding Schools Potions Championship, we...?"
Dumbledore nodded slightly before replying,
"Indeed. This year's Wizarding Schools Potions Championship will be held on a small, secluded island off the coast of Japan. To ensure fairness and impartiality, no witches or wizards other than the contestants themselves will be allowed on the island during the event."
Hearing this, Wentworth couldn't help but give Dumbledore a thumbs-up in admiration. But then, a sudden thought crossed his mind. He quickly asked,
"But Professor Dumbledore, if that's the case, then even though the wizards of the Uesugi clan will be kept away from Uesugi Yukina, won't that also mean Mr. Newt Scamander won't be able to get close to us either?!"
In response to Wentworth's concern, Dumbledore gave a faint smile and replied in an unhurried tone,
"The location of the island has been kept absolutely confidential up until the start of the competition. However, as this year's special guest, President of the International Confederation of Wizards, I happen to know exactly where it is."
"If all has gone according to plan, Newt should already be there, waiting for you on the island."
Hearing this, Wentworth breathed a sigh of relief. Dumbledore, however, continued,
"That means your task tomorrow is an important one, Wentworth. You must find Newt and bring Yukina to him first."
Upon receiving Dumbledore's instructions, Wentworth thumped his chest confidently and said,
"Don't worry, Professor Dumbledore! I've got just the thing!"
As he spoke, he reached into his sleeve and pulled out Greenbud, giving it a small wave to indicate his readiness.
Unfazed, Dumbledore continued with a calm expression,
"Then, after that, you must bring home the Potions Championship trophy, to Hogwarts."
At those words, the smile froze on Wentworth's face.
...
Meanwhile, at that very moment, Yusei was leading a figure cloaked entirely in a hooded robe into Headmaster Minamoto's office.
As the door slid open, Minamoto was seated calmly on a tatami mat, as if awaiting the visitor's arrival.
Upon catching sight of the figure behind Yusei, Minamoto raised an eyebrow and said in mild surprise,
"So, you escaped after all?"
The robed figure replied in a low voice,
"My vengeance is not yet fulfilled. Do you really think I'd die so easily?"
As he spoke, the mysterious figure reached up and lowered his hood, revealing none other than Juma Kalembo, who had mysteriously vanished from Uagadou.
Once Juma had taken a seat across from Minamoto, the headmaster let out a quiet sigh.
"To think... such a vast tribe as Kalembo could be wiped from existence in just a few days. I didn't believe it when I first heard the rumors. But then, the very next day, the Daily Prophet ran the story, claiming the Kalembo tribe had been completely decimated by a group of wizard hunters from Europe."
Hearing this, Juma let out a derisive snort before speaking.
"Wizard hunters? If it had just been ordinary hunters, I'd like to see who was hunting whom!"
"This time, it's true, the Kalembo tribe offended someone they should never have crossed. I won't deny that. But mark my words: I will have my revenge."
Minamoto's curiosity got the better of him.
"Is that so? Then tell me, just who did your tribe offend?"
Juma fell silent for a moment. Then he dipped his finger into the tea on the table and began to draw slowly on the wood before him.
A moment later, the symbol of the Deathly Hallows appeared on the surface of the table.
Hiss—!
Minamoto inhaled sharply. When he looked back up at Juma, his gaze had changed. His eyes now gleamed with the intensity of a predator eyeing its prey.
But Juma acted as though he hadn't noticed. He said coolly,
"If you, Headmaster Minamoto, are thinking of turning me over to the Alliance, I suggest you abandon that idea now."
"I doubt the Alliance even considers me worth the effort anymore. Besides, they've already set their sights... on you and your school."
Minamoto frowned, taken aback.
"What do you mean by that?"
Juma responded calmly, without haste.
"Surely you've heard? The new leader of the Alliance, the heir to the Grindelwald family, has already set foot on this island. Just as he once set foot on Mount Moon in Uagadou."
"And now, Uagadou... belongs to the Alliance."
At those words, Minamoto stood up suddenly, a look of horror spreading across his face. He stared at Juma with fierce intensity and asked, slowly and deliberately,
"Is what you're saying true? Where are they now?"
Juma raised his eyes and, smiling faintly, replied,
"You're treating him like an honored guest as we speak."
Minamoto fell into a moment of stunned silence. Then, as realization dawned, his face turned to shock and disbelief.
"You mean... it's Hogwarts—?"
Before he could finish his sentence, Juma nodded.
"Exactly. As you've guessed, Hogwarts' so-called champion... isn't really named Wentworth Dumbledore. His real name should be, Wentworth Grindelwald."
Minamoto staggered back a step, utterly stunned.
"No... No... That's impossible..."
Seeing his reaction, Juma's eyes flickered briefly with disdain, though he quickly masked it and continued,
"You should know, I'd never joke about something like this. And I have no reason to lie to you. Don't believe me? Then take a look at this."
Juma drew his wand and pressed the tip to his temple. Moments later, he extracted a silvery thread and pulled it free.
The strand turned into a swirling mist, which quickly formed an image: a memory of Wentworth, locked in a duel with Juma, followed by the sudden arrival of the Alliance's wizards.
When the memory ended, Minamoto finally seemed convinced.
He sat in stunned silence, staring at nothing.
Juma leaned forward, breaking the stillness.
"This," he said, "is why I've come."
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