Chapter 117 The Lance Family's Surprise
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Wo Bu Geng Xin
"Oh oh oh oh oh! Dear, Luke Gunter! Sir! Maika! Maika finally met you! Ah~ what an honor!"
A sharp, ear-piercing, annoying voice sounded from the opening of the door.
A thin, small elf with a pompous tone.
This was Luke's first reaction to the elf in front of him who called himself Maika.
"Perhaps you should...be more polite?"
Luke's cold tone, although the words were suggestions, sounded more like orders.
So, McCully stood upright, and at the same time tightly closed his mouth.
But those big eyes were still rolling in their eye sockets.It's as if you want to say everything you have to say with your eyes.
Gemma looked at the two drooping rags on the elf's body, which was similar to a normal elf but looked extraordinarily cunning. Although there was no more rejection in her heart, she was definitely not happy.
"Are you the elf of Lance's family?"
Luke continued to ask questions with a cold expression, and at the same time opened his talent, looking at the emotional dust around Maika.
"Yes, Mr. Gunter! I obey the great Lance family! Today I received the order of the master, and I came to pick you up to meet the master at the manor! Oh~~~~ Merlin's beard! This is really..."
And when he saw Luke's lips pursed, Meika quickly covered his mouth, desperately restraining his deep emotion.
Luke looked at the guy in front of him who was obviously more neurotic than a normal elf, and didn't know what to say for a while.
Neuroticism is their racial trait, and it may be a side effect of being enslaved by wizards.It's hard to say what the reason is, but no matter what the reason is, it doesn't delay Luke's dislike for this race.
However, in their cognition, neuroticism may not necessarily be a bad thing.
But Luke couldn't say anything about that.
So he withdrew those thoughts and asked, "How do we go, are you taking us to Apparate?"
"No, no, no! Meika doesn't have such ability, it's too far away."
McCullough waved his hands again and again, shaking his head like a rattle, with obvious frustration on his face.
"I'm just here to give you the door key."
As he spoke, he moved his finger, and a dusty ring floated out of his pocket, and was suspended in his hand.He made a 'hold' movement with both hands, although the ring did not stay on his hand.
After lowering his head and respectfully moving in front of Luke, Maika said, "If you are ready, please touch this Portkey."
Luke didn't touch the ring immediately, but looked at it carefully.
He was actually quite unfamiliar with many things in the wizarding world.
The Gaunt books do not teach general knowledge of magic.
And the adults who should tell him some common sense are the missing part in his short life.
His basic understanding of the magic world still relies on the movies he has watched in his previous life, various details from hearsay, and the original books he hastily browsed.
These are the entire wizarding world?
how is this possible……
So whether there would be any special magic on the Portkey in front of him, he himself was not sure.In other words, from the moment he came to this hut, he was already at the gaming table.
If you can't show weakness, you can't show weakness, but in order to make progress in your plan ahead of time, this is a worthwhile gamble.
As for putting yourself on the gambling table, it's obviously unwise.
Dumbledore never thought about such a question.And so is Luke.
Isn't it just flipping the table.Who can't do the same.
Luke squeezed the gorgeous and ancient wand tightly, and asked, "I brought a companion, won't your master be unhappy about it?"
Mika was stunned by this question, but he quickly explained: "No, no! The master will not be unhappy! Your companion is Lance's friend! Although the master did not prepare anything in advance , but there is nothing missing in the manor, even if it is time to prepare, it will be too late!"
When Luke heard this answer, he didn't show it on the face, but he was relieved in his heart.
So he stretched out his hand and was about to touch the ring, and at the same time stretched out his other hand to Gemma. They were going to walk together, so they had to have physical contact.
And Gemma held Luke's hand unexpectedly.
But Gemma took Luke's hand unexpectedly, and then stretched out the other hand to the ring first.
Luke wanted to turn his head to look at Gemma, but in the next second, he felt that he had escaped the control of gravity, and felt a strange pull, as if a hook was pulling hard behind the navel.
Then there was darkness.
Maika watched as the ring on his hand trembled a few times, and then suddenly broke in two.
Maika withdrew his magic power, let the two rings fall back into his hands, and then put the rings into his pocket casually.
This is a special kind of door key.The method of making this portkey is attributed to another noble family.According to legend, members of this family created or discovered the Portkey.
The Ministry of Magic has no control over the Portkeys produced by this family.So they could only cooperate with this family, using this as a negotiation condition to limit the sale of the other party's illegal door keys.
Of course, if you really want to buy it and you really have the qualifications, this family will not refuse.
Maika didn't have time to think so much, so he snapped his fingers and disappeared in place.
It was as if nothing had happened in the hut, and calm returned again.
……
"You're too impulsive..."
On the lawn, Luke looked at Gemma opposite him, frowning slightly.But there was still undisguised approval in his eyes.
"You're not the only one at the table."
Gemma didn't say any earth-shattering words of loyalty.Just silently replied this.
Luke was not dissatisfied, and nodded naturally.
There is nothing wrong with that.Naturally, there is nothing to blame.
"The Portkey didn't follow..."
Gemma looked around strangely, then said in a doubtful tone.
"It's the method of the Kane family." Luke replied succinctly, "The specialty of this family is the special door key. It's not uncommon for a one-time multi-person portal key."
There are two kinds of normal door keys. One type of door key will teleport the person who touches it to the destination at a specific time.This Portkey can only be used once and is at risk of being missed, but can teleport many people at once.
Another type of Portkey that teleports instantly when touched.This kind of Portkey can be used multiple times, but it is more difficult to teleport multiple people, because these people need to touch the Portkey at the same time.
What these two Portkeys have in common is that they will appear at the destination.For Portkeys that teleport instantly, another touch will teleport the person back to their destination.
They use, don't belong to either of these two.
"This family must be very important." Gemma couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
The method of making the Portkey is also just a spell.Although the difficulty is high, it is not that high.
But playing with the door keys, the meaning of this family is obviously different.
Along the way, they first got off at random stations and passed through a floo network that could not or could not be traced.Then again the special one-time door keys.At the same time, there is a house elf who is used as a blindfold.
Such a complicated way gave her new expectations for this journey.
But Luke listened to what Gemma said unintentionally, but he had a thought, if he got something.
Luke turned his head and looked at the not-so-luxe, but elegant and refreshing villa not far away, and the vineyard a little farther away, and looked at the sky that was obviously much brighter than before,' Tsk' sounded.
"It's really far enough."
Gemma didn't bother, but hurriedly said to Luke, "Someone is here."
Luke heard the words and looked forward, and sure enough, the old man Lance had already come out.
Warm Lance saw Luke's figure from a distance, and the smile on his face first raised, and then was suppressed.
Quickly walked over there.And Luke just stood there, motionless, with a very calm expression, even a little arrogant.
"Your arrival makes the Spear Manor flourish."
Warm Lance looked quite respectful.
"That was not the last time you saw me, Mr. Lance."
Luke looked at him like this and complained mercilessly.
"Everyone has their own reality to face, of course, the lessons of previous experience are also teaching people not to make the same mistakes."
Warm Lance's not so tactful answer showed the tone of today's negotiations.
Luke's expression remained unchanged, he had already expected the situation in front of him.But he didn't answer right away, but stared at the old man Worm Lance with rather aggressive eyes.
Warm Lance felt an inexplicable pressure.It's not a sense of oppression in the usual sense, but a feeling of tension and fear.It's like having a knife around your neck.
The scene fell into a stagnation.Gemma bowed her head and said nothing.But there was a different feeling in my heart.
As long as you are not the one who accepts the pressure, the greater the pressure, the better.
"Good thing."
After a long silence, Luke finally spit out these two words softly.The originally stagnant atmosphere melted instantly like snow encountering boiling water, turning into flowing warm water.
"It is my great honor that you can accept it."
Warm Lance still put himself in a very low position.He is very clear that since the tone has been set and his bottom line is respected, no matter how low he is, he will not suffer losses beyond the bottom line today.
These, he can accept.
Or rather, he had to accept it.
"Let's go, I hope you can bring me a surprise, otherwise we'll go through the things we originally agreed on. After all, I'm still going home for Christmas."
Luke walked towards the city manor.Gemma followed Luke half a body behind.Warm Lance took a few quick steps to lead the way ahead.
"I'll show you the way."
His expression was respectful, but he had restrained the almost flattering and servile attitude just now.
Luke's expression didn't change at all, he didn't care about Lance's attitude at all.
If he is not satisfied with the situation at the meeting, he will leave directly, and will not change his mind because of the respect of the other party.
Gemma had a panoramic view of all this, and while lamenting the other party's cautiousness, she gradually found her own position.
Her arrival today, for herself and Luke, may just be a look at the property she will manage.But in the eyes of some people, they have already stood in line.
This has an effect on her, but neither good nor bad.
They were not far away, and within a few steps, they came to the door of the villa.
On either side of the gate are two armor holding spears.I can't feel the fluctuation of magic power, but it is a stupid mistake to treat these four armors as simple decorations.
Of course, it is estimated that no one will make such a mistake.
When they approached the gate, the gate opened automatically, and a simply decorated living room appeared in front of Luke and Gemma.
The furnishings here are really simple, so simple that it doesn't look like an old noble's living room at all except for the scale.
However, when Luke saw the young man drinking black tea quietly in the living room, he felt that his previous guesses were about to come true.
However, Luke's expression is still calm, just showing a little curiosity at the right time.
"Haha, Mr. Gunter. This is Mr. Ryan Kane. After hearing about your meeting with me today, I must come and meet you."
The smile on Old Lance's face never stopped.To be honest, he didn't expect that such a big fish would come to his door when he revealed these things a little bit.
Treating this as a meeting gift before cooperation is undoubtedly enough to surprise.Sincerity is naturally full.
Gemma's expression was a little weird, but she was as smart as she was and naturally reacted quickly.
In addition to being a means of transportation, the door key is also a display of strength.What we really want to talk about today is not Gunter and Lance at all.It was Gunter and Kane.
Old Lance must have known that he had become a sounding board.But because this matter was beneficial and harmless to him, he accepted the identity frankly.
As for Luke, the other party took the initiative to talk to him, and it was naturally worth contacting under such a secret situation.
And just when Old Lance and Gemma thought it would be a surprising conversation, an accident happened.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Gaunt."
Ryan Kane's cold tone was hard to describe by nature.The way he looked at Luke could not be described as indifferent, because deep down, there was faint hatred surging.
Luke naturally saw his emotions.Although he didn't know the reason, he didn't have any reason to be low in front of the opponent.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Kane. Although I don't think you look very happy."
Luke had a reserved smile on his face, obviously not enthusiastic about this Kane family member.
As a result, old Lance was a little numb.
He looked at Ryan Kane who was sitting there.
'That's not what you said in the first place! ! ! '
A sharp, ear-piercing, annoying voice sounded from the opening of the door.
A thin, small elf with a pompous tone.
This was Luke's first reaction to the elf in front of him who called himself Maika.
"Perhaps you should...be more polite?"
Luke's cold tone, although the words were suggestions, sounded more like orders.
So, McCully stood upright, and at the same time tightly closed his mouth.
But those big eyes were still rolling in their eye sockets.It's as if you want to say everything you have to say with your eyes.
Gemma looked at the two drooping rags on the elf's body, which was similar to a normal elf but looked extraordinarily cunning. Although there was no more rejection in her heart, she was definitely not happy.
"Are you the elf of Lance's family?"
Luke continued to ask questions with a cold expression, and at the same time opened his talent, looking at the emotional dust around Maika.
"Yes, Mr. Gunter! I obey the great Lance family! Today I received the order of the master, and I came to pick you up to meet the master at the manor! Oh~~~~ Merlin's beard! This is really..."
And when he saw Luke's lips pursed, Meika quickly covered his mouth, desperately restraining his deep emotion.
Luke looked at the guy in front of him who was obviously more neurotic than a normal elf, and didn't know what to say for a while.
Neuroticism is their racial trait, and it may be a side effect of being enslaved by wizards.It's hard to say what the reason is, but no matter what the reason is, it doesn't delay Luke's dislike for this race.
However, in their cognition, neuroticism may not necessarily be a bad thing.
But Luke couldn't say anything about that.
So he withdrew those thoughts and asked, "How do we go, are you taking us to Apparate?"
"No, no, no! Meika doesn't have such ability, it's too far away."
McCullough waved his hands again and again, shaking his head like a rattle, with obvious frustration on his face.
"I'm just here to give you the door key."
As he spoke, he moved his finger, and a dusty ring floated out of his pocket, and was suspended in his hand.He made a 'hold' movement with both hands, although the ring did not stay on his hand.
After lowering his head and respectfully moving in front of Luke, Maika said, "If you are ready, please touch this Portkey."
Luke didn't touch the ring immediately, but looked at it carefully.
He was actually quite unfamiliar with many things in the wizarding world.
The Gaunt books do not teach general knowledge of magic.
And the adults who should tell him some common sense are the missing part in his short life.
His basic understanding of the magic world still relies on the movies he has watched in his previous life, various details from hearsay, and the original books he hastily browsed.
These are the entire wizarding world?
how is this possible……
So whether there would be any special magic on the Portkey in front of him, he himself was not sure.In other words, from the moment he came to this hut, he was already at the gaming table.
If you can't show weakness, you can't show weakness, but in order to make progress in your plan ahead of time, this is a worthwhile gamble.
As for putting yourself on the gambling table, it's obviously unwise.
Dumbledore never thought about such a question.And so is Luke.
Isn't it just flipping the table.Who can't do the same.
Luke squeezed the gorgeous and ancient wand tightly, and asked, "I brought a companion, won't your master be unhappy about it?"
Mika was stunned by this question, but he quickly explained: "No, no! The master will not be unhappy! Your companion is Lance's friend! Although the master did not prepare anything in advance , but there is nothing missing in the manor, even if it is time to prepare, it will be too late!"
When Luke heard this answer, he didn't show it on the face, but he was relieved in his heart.
So he stretched out his hand and was about to touch the ring, and at the same time stretched out his other hand to Gemma. They were going to walk together, so they had to have physical contact.
And Gemma held Luke's hand unexpectedly.
But Gemma took Luke's hand unexpectedly, and then stretched out the other hand to the ring first.
Luke wanted to turn his head to look at Gemma, but in the next second, he felt that he had escaped the control of gravity, and felt a strange pull, as if a hook was pulling hard behind the navel.
Then there was darkness.
Maika watched as the ring on his hand trembled a few times, and then suddenly broke in two.
Maika withdrew his magic power, let the two rings fall back into his hands, and then put the rings into his pocket casually.
This is a special kind of door key.The method of making this portkey is attributed to another noble family.According to legend, members of this family created or discovered the Portkey.
The Ministry of Magic has no control over the Portkeys produced by this family.So they could only cooperate with this family, using this as a negotiation condition to limit the sale of the other party's illegal door keys.
Of course, if you really want to buy it and you really have the qualifications, this family will not refuse.
Maika didn't have time to think so much, so he snapped his fingers and disappeared in place.
It was as if nothing had happened in the hut, and calm returned again.
……
"You're too impulsive..."
On the lawn, Luke looked at Gemma opposite him, frowning slightly.But there was still undisguised approval in his eyes.
"You're not the only one at the table."
Gemma didn't say any earth-shattering words of loyalty.Just silently replied this.
Luke was not dissatisfied, and nodded naturally.
There is nothing wrong with that.Naturally, there is nothing to blame.
"The Portkey didn't follow..."
Gemma looked around strangely, then said in a doubtful tone.
"It's the method of the Kane family." Luke replied succinctly, "The specialty of this family is the special door key. It's not uncommon for a one-time multi-person portal key."
There are two kinds of normal door keys. One type of door key will teleport the person who touches it to the destination at a specific time.This Portkey can only be used once and is at risk of being missed, but can teleport many people at once.
Another type of Portkey that teleports instantly when touched.This kind of Portkey can be used multiple times, but it is more difficult to teleport multiple people, because these people need to touch the Portkey at the same time.
What these two Portkeys have in common is that they will appear at the destination.For Portkeys that teleport instantly, another touch will teleport the person back to their destination.
They use, don't belong to either of these two.
"This family must be very important." Gemma couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
The method of making the Portkey is also just a spell.Although the difficulty is high, it is not that high.
But playing with the door keys, the meaning of this family is obviously different.
Along the way, they first got off at random stations and passed through a floo network that could not or could not be traced.Then again the special one-time door keys.At the same time, there is a house elf who is used as a blindfold.
Such a complicated way gave her new expectations for this journey.
But Luke listened to what Gemma said unintentionally, but he had a thought, if he got something.
Luke turned his head and looked at the not-so-luxe, but elegant and refreshing villa not far away, and the vineyard a little farther away, and looked at the sky that was obviously much brighter than before,' Tsk' sounded.
"It's really far enough."
Gemma didn't bother, but hurriedly said to Luke, "Someone is here."
Luke heard the words and looked forward, and sure enough, the old man Lance had already come out.
Warm Lance saw Luke's figure from a distance, and the smile on his face first raised, and then was suppressed.
Quickly walked over there.And Luke just stood there, motionless, with a very calm expression, even a little arrogant.
"Your arrival makes the Spear Manor flourish."
Warm Lance looked quite respectful.
"That was not the last time you saw me, Mr. Lance."
Luke looked at him like this and complained mercilessly.
"Everyone has their own reality to face, of course, the lessons of previous experience are also teaching people not to make the same mistakes."
Warm Lance's not so tactful answer showed the tone of today's negotiations.
Luke's expression remained unchanged, he had already expected the situation in front of him.But he didn't answer right away, but stared at the old man Worm Lance with rather aggressive eyes.
Warm Lance felt an inexplicable pressure.It's not a sense of oppression in the usual sense, but a feeling of tension and fear.It's like having a knife around your neck.
The scene fell into a stagnation.Gemma bowed her head and said nothing.But there was a different feeling in my heart.
As long as you are not the one who accepts the pressure, the greater the pressure, the better.
"Good thing."
After a long silence, Luke finally spit out these two words softly.The originally stagnant atmosphere melted instantly like snow encountering boiling water, turning into flowing warm water.
"It is my great honor that you can accept it."
Warm Lance still put himself in a very low position.He is very clear that since the tone has been set and his bottom line is respected, no matter how low he is, he will not suffer losses beyond the bottom line today.
These, he can accept.
Or rather, he had to accept it.
"Let's go, I hope you can bring me a surprise, otherwise we'll go through the things we originally agreed on. After all, I'm still going home for Christmas."
Luke walked towards the city manor.Gemma followed Luke half a body behind.Warm Lance took a few quick steps to lead the way ahead.
"I'll show you the way."
His expression was respectful, but he had restrained the almost flattering and servile attitude just now.
Luke's expression didn't change at all, he didn't care about Lance's attitude at all.
If he is not satisfied with the situation at the meeting, he will leave directly, and will not change his mind because of the respect of the other party.
Gemma had a panoramic view of all this, and while lamenting the other party's cautiousness, she gradually found her own position.
Her arrival today, for herself and Luke, may just be a look at the property she will manage.But in the eyes of some people, they have already stood in line.
This has an effect on her, but neither good nor bad.
They were not far away, and within a few steps, they came to the door of the villa.
On either side of the gate are two armor holding spears.I can't feel the fluctuation of magic power, but it is a stupid mistake to treat these four armors as simple decorations.
Of course, it is estimated that no one will make such a mistake.
When they approached the gate, the gate opened automatically, and a simply decorated living room appeared in front of Luke and Gemma.
The furnishings here are really simple, so simple that it doesn't look like an old noble's living room at all except for the scale.
However, when Luke saw the young man drinking black tea quietly in the living room, he felt that his previous guesses were about to come true.
However, Luke's expression is still calm, just showing a little curiosity at the right time.
"Haha, Mr. Gunter. This is Mr. Ryan Kane. After hearing about your meeting with me today, I must come and meet you."
The smile on Old Lance's face never stopped.To be honest, he didn't expect that such a big fish would come to his door when he revealed these things a little bit.
Treating this as a meeting gift before cooperation is undoubtedly enough to surprise.Sincerity is naturally full.
Gemma's expression was a little weird, but she was as smart as she was and naturally reacted quickly.
In addition to being a means of transportation, the door key is also a display of strength.What we really want to talk about today is not Gunter and Lance at all.It was Gunter and Kane.
Old Lance must have known that he had become a sounding board.But because this matter was beneficial and harmless to him, he accepted the identity frankly.
As for Luke, the other party took the initiative to talk to him, and it was naturally worth contacting under such a secret situation.
And just when Old Lance and Gemma thought it would be a surprising conversation, an accident happened.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Gaunt."
Ryan Kane's cold tone was hard to describe by nature.The way he looked at Luke could not be described as indifferent, because deep down, there was faint hatred surging.
Luke naturally saw his emotions.Although he didn't know the reason, he didn't have any reason to be low in front of the opponent.
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Kane. Although I don't think you look very happy."
Luke had a reserved smile on his face, obviously not enthusiastic about this Kane family member.
As a result, old Lance was a little numb.
He looked at Ryan Kane who was sitting there.
'That's not what you said in the first place! ! ! '
