Fantasy Realm – Infinite Worlds Adventure-Chapter 244: Lessons and Lore Dumping

“So… if an interviewer tries to take advantage of me on the spot, I’m supposed to punch them? What’s a right hook? I don’t know about boxing, I don’t understand!” Harry questions Alex, looking visibly confused.

“Hehe, first of all, you shouldn’t take everything so seriously. Look, I’m a pretty new guy here myself, but from what I’ve seen, people love involving you in their schemes, and you usually lament your sad fate and play along regardless. I say you need to learn to stand up for yourself. I also noticed that you’re pretty much isolated, even by the people in your own house. What have you done besides feeling sorry about yourself?”

“What I have done… nothing,” Harry says, looking a bit embarrassed.

“Yeah, just as nobody is really supporting you, despite everything you’ve done for the school and your house over the years, this journalist was trying to use your name to write a juicy article, obviously spreading lies about you to make up nasty stories for fame. You can’t allow people to take advantage of you, Harry. If you talk to someone like that, regardless of what you’re saying, that person will spin it to make it into a huge story despite being the most mundane thing in reality. You can only lose if you talk with people like that, so what would have been the solution?” Alex questions Harry to gauge his instincts.

“...If whatever I say, I would lose regardless, what should I do?” Harry thinks.

“Yes, what should you do?!” Alex repeats his question, slightly annoyed that he hasn’t realized it yet.

“...” Harry doesn’t say a thing.

…Does that count? Whatever!

“Correct! You shut your mouth and don’t engage. If she uses force to drag you into a broom closet, you scream ‘Rape! Help!’ and the problem will immediately solve itself,” Alex jokes, half serious, half joking.

“I see…” Harry says, looking a bit enlightened but also a bit confused.

“You look like you don’t really have any ambition or goal… I think that’s part of the problem. You know, Dumbledore is a guy with great intentions and a huge ambition in regards to the country. If a few people are bearing the brunt of the damage and suffering, or even dying… tough luck! That isn’t much of an issue for him. You see, Dumbledore is one of the most ruthless people I know despite how he acts. If you admire him, learn from him. He’s only looking at his goal; any small obstacle in front of him gets crushed. My question is: Are you the kind of puppet that is willing to sacrifice yourself for the greater good? If yes, keep on doing what you’ve been doing for the last years… which is…” Alex looks like he is deep in thought.

“Do what you are told, I guess,” he finally says. “I’ve got the feeling that if you’re okay with that outcome, you’re on the right path. If you seriously want things to change, however, you need to change! If you need my help… visit me in Hogsmeade. Do you want a lesson on how to solve problems head-on? You have that cloak of yours and can use the secret passages, right? Tonight at 8 PM—Three Broomsticks Inn!”

“Now… let’s go back to the ceremony,” Alex says as they walk back to the classroom, Alex putting his arm around Harry's shoulder. Finally, he adds: “You know, you’re full of potential. Looking back at your age, my situation really was quite a bit worse. I’ve got a feeling you can change things much easier than you imagine. Don’t look so down, I promise you things will turn out okay!”

As they enter the classroom, Alex sees Rita Skeeter wildly discussing with Dumbledore as they both approach Harry and Alex.

“Headmaster… that man interrupted my interview! He also incinerated my notes along with my self-writing quill, I could have been hurt!” Rita accuses Alex, who just laughs it off.

“Pulling a young student like Harry into a broom closet and then forcefully interrogating him should land someone of your age in Azkaban. You’d probably get away with it because you’re a hot blonde, but abusing young wizards like that is not acceptable regardless, Miss Skeeter. Now you better ‘buzz off,’ or I might have to discuss something else entirely with the headmaster. We can solve our issues tonight,” Alex retorts with a grin.

Rita immediately shuts up, looking a bit worried, before angrily stomping away.

“It looks like any issues are solved. We can begin with the wand-weighing ceremony, then,” Dumbledore says, giving Alex and Harry a curious look.

— [Scene Break] —

Alex stands in front of the Three Broomsticks. He looks at his [Destiny Watch] and sees there are 17 minutes left until 8 PM. Jewel, on top of his head, rubs her cold body against his head.

Why are you so clingy today, Jewel?

Your Princess Jewel made a deal with the devil, namely the Peasant Tereza. Because of that, Jewel needs to cherish any moment alone with her beloved Soulmate.

Care to explain the deal?

Jewel shyly clings toward Alex’s head, brushing against it.

It’s a bit embarrassing, dearest Soulmate…. Let’s talk about tonight. It’s this princess’s duty to prevent that foul peasant reporter from getting close to Soulmate!

Alex sighs and uses En, noting that there is an Aura close to him. He looks in the direction but doesn’t see anything.

Interesting. En is even more useful than I thought. How about Gyo?

Alex uses Gyo and is unable to see Harry but can clearly see an aura in the form of a human being. He waves toward him, gesturing for him to come closer.

“Good evening, Harry. I see you’re early. This Princess on my head is called Jewel. Don’t worry, she’s very sweet and only attacks nasty people and peasants, so you’re more than fine,” Alex says, and Jewel shapes a short message with her web, just displaying ‘Hi’ and a cool symbol resembling his lightning scar.

“Pretty talented, huh? Hmm… it looks like we’ll have to talk later. Just sit close by,” Alex says. At the same time, he sees Rita Skeeter, in a long robe with a hood on top of her curled blonde hair, approaching.

“Good evening, beautiful lady. Please come in,” Alex says with a smile as he opens the door in a gentlemanly fashion and gestures for Rita to come in.

Rita looks at Alex, her expression a mix between confusion and fear.

Alex, Rita, and the invisible Harry enter the pub, and Alex orders three Butterbeers, gesturing for Rita to sit down at a large table.

Alex takes the Butterbeers to the table with him and places the large mugs in front of himself, Rita, and one to the very side where Harry is sitting.

“...Not only did you order cheap Butterbeer, but you also ordered a second one for yourself. How greedy can you get? These manners. I was expecting more after that gentlemanly greeting, but I guess, like earlier today, you reveal your true colors rather soon, huh?” Rita says with a slight scorn.

“I’m sorry… the truth is, I’ve got a giant cockblock… I mean… I’ve got a very important person accompanying me, so the chances of successfully seducing you are already at zero, despite my infatuation with you.”

“Is your friend invisible or imaginary?” she asks, looking at the third mug.

“Nah, she’s right in front of you. Carefully look at my head,” Alex snickers.

Rita looks at his head and rubs her eyes, sweat pouring from her face, before she quickly calms her nerves: “I know some younger wizards prefer spiders as pets, but I didn’t think you were also like that. Why is it so well hidden and what kind of spider is that? I can barely see her, despite her bright colors.”

“She’s shy… and she’s babysitting me tonight, by the way, so be nice to her,” Alex jokes.

“Now, why I called you here—my first goal of seducing you ended in spectacular failure, so I have just my second goal left,” Alex says, acting all depressed.

“Which is what, Mr. ‘Steiner,’ right?” Rita says.

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“Well, it’s pretty simple. Don’t write negative articles about Harry Potter. If you do that, I’ll swear on my magic that I won’t expose you. Sounds good, right?”

“This is blackmail. Harry is the hottest topic. If I don’t write articles about him, I’m missing out! This is my chance to make it to the very top again. Everybody will read my articles if they’re gossip about the Boy Who Lived. So, if I refuse, you’ll expose me?!” Rita says angrily.

“Nah, I’ll probably just kill you,” Alex says, activating his Aura in an explosive burst of Ren and unleashing it all on Rita.

“Kyyyaaaaah!” she loudly screams, but after one second, she manages to regain her senses as a few people stare at her.

“...You… what did you do… are you serious?” Rita asks, visibly scared.

“Quite… but whether I’ll just expose you, kill you, or do something else entirely, why don’t you just cut your losses and leave? However, I’m not a heartless person, and as I really like you, despite our temporarily misaligned goals, I’ll gladly throw you a bone! I have some information about Dumbledore, Harry, and a few other people you’ll surely be interested in. I’m sure that’ll bring you a lot of attention. However, you might anger a lot of people as well, so it really depends on what kind of reporter you are. Do you dare to publish this kind of article? This is why I’d need an oath on your magic that you will never reveal you got that information from me.”

Rita looks intrigued, smelling a story… after just five seconds, she says: “I swear on my magic that I won’t reveal you as my source!”

“That was quick,” Alex says, noting the clear reaction around her.

“I never reveal my sources in the first place. It’s one of the few things I refuse to do.”

“Very impressive. So, let’s talk about the Philosopher’s Stone… there’s also the Chamber of Secrets that was opened two years ago. Oh, and I’m sure you’ll love hearing how Sirius Black was imprisoned without a trial and Dumbledore helped in his wrongful incarceration,” Alex teases.

“No way?! Are you lying to me?!” Rita says.

“I swear an oath on my magic that I’ll tell you the honest truth now,” Alex says with a bright smile.

Not that I actually need to lie, hehe, time to lore dump!

Your forever-in-love Princess Jewel loves her Soulmate when he is up to no good and has that kind of expression ❤️ More so than first-rate, succulent chicken, fish, and deer. Even more than the delectable Cucoo treats Royal Head Chef Menchi prepares for Princess Jewel ❤️

Already building your own kingdom, huh? Royal Head Chef Menchi, what a title. Anyway, you’re in for a show then, little Princess.

❤️