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“I don’t need to exercise.” He forcefully suppressed his flames and shrugged. “I can maintain my figure with Transfiguration. I dare say my body is better than 99% of wizards.”
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Despite the shadow of Voldemort's return looming over the wizarding world, Levin seemed detached from it all, living a carefree and leisurely life.
Every day, he either immersed himself in the ocean of magical research or spent time with Cho Chang and Hermione, chatting and making cream puffs, living a very happy life.
However, this does not mean that he was completely immersed in this comfortable daily routine.
With the power he had carefully cultivated over the years, he had a thorough understanding of the entire wizarding world. No matter what was happening in the other three powers or the subtle changes in the wizarding world, nothing could escape his notice.
Percy was secretly keeping an eye on Fudge's situation and would immediately report to him at the slightest sign of trouble.
Voldemort's movements were also closely monitored by his spies whom he had planted beforehand.
As for Dumbledore's Order of the Phoenix, there were many people there who were on good terms with him. These people would inadvertently provide him with intelligence about the Order of the Phoenix, allowing him to be fully aware of every step of Dumbledore's plans.
For example, Hagrid, this enthusiastic half-giant, is practically a sieve for intelligence.
If Levin simply wrote him a few letters to inquire about his well-being, he would readily reveal all of Dumbledore's arrangements, without Levin needing to employ any persuasive techniques.
Recently, Levin received another letter from Haig seeking emotional advice.
The handwriting on the letter was still messy yet passionate, and every leaping word told of Haig's inner joy.
"Levin, guess what?"
In his letter, Hagrid wrote excitedly, "My relationship with Mrs. Maxime has finally taken another step forward! We recently went together to complete a task assigned by Professor Dumbledore, but you know what? In my mind, it was practically a romantic date!"
In his letter, Hagrid described in detail the circumstances of their trip.
When he learned that the Ministry of Magic was secretly watching them, Mrs. Maxime had a brilliant idea and suggested that the two of them pretend to go on vacation together.
The proposal delighted Hagrid, and he readily accepted the plan.
Therefore, instead of choosing quick transportation methods like Floo powder or door keys, they opted to travel on foot.
They pretended to be going on a trip to France to visit Beauxbatons School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
They eventually managed to shake off their pursuers in the picturesque Dijon.
In subsequent letters, Hagrid mentioned that they traveled eastward, passing through several countries—Germany, Poland, Belarus—before finally entering Russia.
There were a few minor incidents, such as a small altercation he had with a vampire in a bar in Minsk, but it was quickly resolved.
Now, they have arrived in Yekaterinburg and are beginning to procure supplies locally in preparation for their journey into the Caucasus Mountains.
Although Hagrid never directly mentioned their purpose in the letter, their intentions were quite clear from the locations he mentioned and the plan that Dumbledore had recently proposed to Fudge.
Levin, of course, knew what Hagrid and Mrs. Maxim's true purpose was in this trip.
Hidden in the Morwan Mountains is a settlement of giants—the only place where Dumbledore would assign two half-giants to a mission together.
A few days ago, in the study of the somber and solemn Malfoy Manor.
Lucius Malfoy sat at his ornate writing desk, quill pen in hand, brow furrowed. He was writing a letter to Jaina, each word heavy and urgent.
“Dear Ms. Gianna Proudmore,”
He wrote, “I finally received instructions from the unspeakable man who had not completely abandoned me and regarded me as a traitor. This both relieved and unsettled me. He demanded a large amount of money and supplies from me and ordered me to go with several Death Eaters to the mountains of Dijon 753 to win over the giants.”
Lucius paused, seemingly considering how to continue.
He looked around to make sure no one else was there before continuing to write: "This is no small matter, and I have only now found the opportunity to pass this message on to you."
He recalled the chaos and fear brought about by Voldemort's resurrection over the past few weeks.
Due to Levin's intervention, Voldemort's forces suffered a severe blow.
At the World Cup, Levin's new Aurors successfully captured many Death Eaters and potential followers;
In the final match of the Triwizard Tournament, Levin displayed his prowess, eliminating a number of Voldemort's key henchmen.
“The current situation is very unfavorable for him,” Lucius continued. “That man desperately needs to replenish his forces, and perhaps that’s why he’s forgiven us disloyal followers. Dark magical creatures and magical races hostile to wizards are his targets. Besides the giants, I’ve also heard they have plans to recruit Dementors…”
The letter was quickly delivered to Jaina, and of course, it also reached Levin.
This intelligence matches Hagrid's message perfectly.
Levin guessed that Dumbledore had received the same information from Snape, which led to his earlier suggestion to Fudge.
However, Fudge's refusal forced Dumbledore to find another way, and he eventually asked Hagrid and Mrs. Maxim to handle the giants' matter.
Upon learning this news, Levin decided to set off for the Morvan Mountains to investigate in person.
He took out Hagrid's letter and activated [Advanced Detection] through the letter, quickly locating Hagrid.
Immediately afterwards, with Orianna as his assistant, he opened a portal to Hagrid's vicinity, arriving in Yekaterinburg. He then activated [Advanced Invisibility] and quietly followed behind the two.
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Chapter 465 Ural Mountains
This time, Levin truly understood how unreliable the timeliness of communication methods used by wizards, such as sending messages by owls, was.
He received Hagrid's letter the day after Hagrid had sent it.
When he rushed to Hagrid's side, he found that they had already ventured deep into the vast Ural Mountains.
The figures of two half-giants were faintly visible ahead. Although they were moving quickly, it was not difficult for Levin, who possessed druidic abilities, to keep up with them.
He moved effortlessly through the woods and mountains, feeling nature respond to him with every step he took. The earth told him the way ahead, and weeds and thorns automatically parted to make way—walking in the wilderness, Levin felt like he was back home.
It was summer at the time, but the temperature gradually dropped as we went deeper into the mountains, and we could even see traces of snow.
After crossing a tall mountain ridge, they finally spotted the giant's trail.
Those majestic figures moved slowly in the distant valley, like moving hills.
"Olim, we need to put away the magic."
Hagrid turned to Mrs. Maxim and gestured with his eyes to the glowing wand in her hand.
Mrs. Maxim paused for a moment, then understood what Hagrid meant.
She gently waved her wand, putting away the [Dancing Light] spell.
The surroundings were suddenly plunged into darkness, with only faint starlight shining on the ground.
Mrs. Maxim nodded slightly and smiled at Hagrid: "I always keep Dumbledore's warning in mind. That mysterious man is also eyeing the giants, and may have already sent messengers. We must be extra careful in this area and never reveal our whereabouts, lest there be Death Eaters lurking nearby. I understand all of this, Hagrid."
She gently straightened her askew black velvet shirt, gracefully regaining her dignified posture.
Mrs. Maxim always maintained her composure under any circumstances.
The two of them gazed at the giants in the distance.
Mrs. Maxim suddenly exclaimed, "They are so tall!"
Hagrid shrugged, realizing for the first time that his height was actually a disadvantage.
Compared to giants who are generally over six meters tall, he was practically a dwarf.
However, the brave Hagrid showed no sign of backing down. Just as he was about to take a firm step, a warm hand gently pulled him back.
"For our safety's sake, it might not be wise to approach the giants now," Mrs. Maxim said in a low voice, a hint of worry in her eyes.
Hagrid nodded in agreement.
He knew that playing the hero at this time was not a wise choice.
Dumbledore entrusted him with such an important task, and he could not betray that trust.
Moreover, he didn't want to leave Orim with the impression that he was reckless and foolish.
In the eerie darkness, Levin quietly followed behind Hagrid and Mrs. Maxim, overhearing their plan to wait until morning before meeting the giant.
He turned his head slightly and whispered to Orianna, who was hiding in the shadows, "Keep an eye on them, and report to me immediately if there is any movement."
He then decided to change his strategy and first go to see Lucius Malfoy, who had defected.
As a price for surrendering, Lucius Malfoy was placed under a hidden location spell by Levin.
This magical rune, though not as conspicuous as the Death Eater symbol, acted like an invisible shackle, allowing Levin to keep track of his whereabouts at any time.
This was done both to facilitate the undercover work and to ensure that Lucius would not betray them.
With the help of the location rune, Levin easily pinpointed Lucius's location.
He took a deep breath, teleported to Lucius's vicinity, activated [Invisibility], and cautiously walked towards Lucius.
At this moment, Lucius sat expressionlessly at the base of a huge tree.
He held a dry sandwich in his hand and occasionally took a sip of brandy from the curved water bottle he carried with him, trying to ward off the chill.
His companion, the tall, thin Death Eater McNeil, stood on a boulder, cautiously peering down the ridge.
Just then, a vague and mysterious voice suddenly resounded in Lucius's mind:
“Lucius, this is Levin Green. I am speaking to you through the Mind Link. Please relax and do not try to resist using Occlumency.”
The sound sent a slight shiver down Lucius's spine.
He put down his sandwich, pretending to be nonchalant, and quickly scanned his surroundings. However, no matter how he looked, he couldn't find Levin anywhere.
“Lucius, don’t worry, they can’t possibly find me,” Levin reassured him. “Your most important task now is to complete the mission Voldemort gave you to recruit giants as soon as possible, and then leave this dangerous place as soon as possible.”
Lucius sighed softly, his brow furrowed. "But McNeil, who's traveling with me, is an extremely aggressive man. He's suggested attacking Hagrid several times already."
He said with some concern, "If you kill him, leaving only my men on this mission, and we return empty-handed, the Dark Lord might become suspicious of me."
“I’ve already thought about this. You just focus on recruiting the giants, and leave the rest to me. If McNeil really wants to attack Hagrid, let him be. I will secretly help Hagrid, but I will also make sure that McNeil doesn’t die, so he can go back to Voldemort and report back.”
Levin smiled slightly, his voice revealing a confident and composed demeanor.