Under the table, his hand gently waved his wand, and an invisible barrier enveloped the space around this table, completely isolating all sound.
Only then did Malo, transformed into the appearance of a witch, finally speak eagerly to Sean.
"Master, I finally see you again."
"Why did you choose this place?"
"This is one of the cores of Knockturn Alley. Here we can find more wizards with greater strength to join Master's ranks and contribute to Master's rise."
"How are your results?"
"I have already found two candidates with qualified strength and ambition for Master, and have placed them under Master's control."
So he had found two more dark wizards with decent strength and placed them under the Imperius Curse.
Thinking of this, Sean nodded slightly and said, "Good, you've done well. Now including you, there are seven people on this side. The plan I discussed with you before can also be put on the agenda. Have you investigated what I asked you to look into?"
Hearing Sean's words, Malo, who had used Polyjuice Potion to transform into a witch, lowered his head slightly and said very self-reproachfully, "I'm sorry, Master. We haven't completely investigated it yet. The wizards under his command are powerful, and there's someone suspected to be an Auror guarding the most important location. We cannot easily approach."
An Auror?
That made sense. A smuggling boss in Knockturn Alley who had cooperations with many legitimate shops... how could there not be people from the Ministry secretly supporting him from behind?
Thinking of this, Sean felt somewhat hesitant. While such relationships might not be impossible to handle in the magical world, so far in British wizarding society, Aurors were still among the most powerful people. Having an Auror do this kind of work undoubtedly proved that the person behind him had considerable influence.
With this thought, Sean fell silent.
After thinking for a long time, Sean slowly exhaled. This world ultimately prioritized individual power. As long as he could grow to a certain level, even Aurors wouldn't be frightening. But before that, the plan should still prioritize stability.
Looking at Malo, Sean said, "This matter must continue, but given the Ministry's Aurors, you can slow down the plan's progress and prioritize stability. Do you understand?"
Hearing this, Malo immediately nodded and said, "Master, I understand. Currently, Master should focus on recovering your strength and secretly plotting against that great enemy. It's not appropriate to create complications. I will be extremely careful."
Although Malo felt that anyone Master brought along must be someone Master trusted, when speaking, Malo still covered things up slightly and didn't mention some sensitive names.
"Good. Take these potions. Next time we meet, I'll give you another batch. Don't be too sparing with them... there are only so many people worth using them on, and you can have as many of these ordinary potions as you want."
"Thank you for Master's concern. I understand."
"Mm, then I won't linger here any longer."
Having said this, Sean didn't waste any more words and left the Black Hat tavern with Aldrich.
When they went out this time, Sean discovered that those dark wizards lurking in the alley no longer even glanced at them, as if people emerging from the Black Hat didn't require their attention.
"Those dark wizards looked like they were guarding the Black Hat."
"Your observation is as keen as always, Young Master."
The conversation between Sean and Malo just now had revealed a lot to Aldrich, but Aldrich acted as if he hadn't heard anything at all, showing no excess reaction whatsoever.
Sean naturally observed this point as well, and he was naturally very satisfied with it.
When the two returned to Diagon Alley, their appearances soon returned to normal. They then purchased some potion ingredients in Diagon Alley before leaving and finding Old John to drive them home.
Sean washed up, changed clothes, and sat beside the cradle, looking at Caesar inside with a smile as he rocked the cradle. Occasionally he would reach out to play with Caesar, and every time Sean extended his hand, Caesar would also reach out to grab Sean's finger. The two brothers did this every time and never tired of it.
Martha watched Sean playing with Caesar, unable to stop smiling. For Martha, nothing made her happier than seeing her two children get along so harmoniously.
Since going to Knockturn Alley, Sean had been living a peaceful life.
Until early Saturday morning, Sean looked at the somewhat gloomy sky outside and took a deep breath, adjusting his mindset. When he woke up, he had already made his decision... today when going to Bulstrode Manor, as long as they didn't cross his bottom line, he would try to endure as much as possible and not make things too unpleasant when his father returned to Bulstrode Manor.
Leaving his room, washing up, and changing clothes, Sean groomed himself meticulously. Then, followed by Aldrich, he joined his parents, who were holding Caesar, and took Old John's car to Bulstrode Manor.
Yes, Bulstrode Manor was located within London itself. Magic had been applied so that ordinary people couldn't reach or know about the place. Even if they accidentally wandered in, they would immediately have memory charms cast on them by wizards guarding outside to forget everything about this place, then be sent back to the ordinary world.
The magic outside Bulstrode Manor didn't block Squibs, so it had no effect on Old John or the couple Yard and Martha. Their arrival had obviously been communicated to the guards outside Bulstrode Manor, so when they saw the car driving into Bulstrode Manor, not only did no one stop them, but someone released a crow to guide the car into the manor.
The manor covered a large area. On the outer lawns and groves, many birds and deer strolled and flew about. Occasionally someone would scatter food, immediately attracting large numbers of birds and animals to gather.
The car stopped in an open area, and Sean and the others got out. As soon as Old John stepped down, an elderly house-elf suddenly appeared. It first bowed to Sean, then bowed to Yard, before saying to Old John, "Old Squib, follow me. I'll take you to rest."
Old John obviously knew what this place was, so even though the elderly house-elf called him "old Squib," Old John showed no anger and cheerfully followed the elf to rest.
Sean frowned slightly but made no comment. Just from the elderly house-elf's attitude, he could somewhat sense that this visit to Bulstrode Manor might not be pleasant.