#33 - The fate of willow trees - Two Worlds: I studied at Hogwarts

Munn guessed that trees capable of awakening magical properties should all have guardians.

Just like the rowan tree outside, the snake was its guardian.

As for the large willow tree in front of him, Munn gradually became certain after observing it that its guardian was itself.

Moreover, the great willow tree guarded not only itself but also some small animals living here.

Rabbits, frogs, hedgehogs... these small animals all stayed nearby very quietly.

The great willow tree stood here as a true guardian.

Munn slowly approached the willow tree, and as the green light shone on his face, a drooping willow branch gently brushed his cheek.

"I'm very sorry, I just need one of your branches."

A cool sensation came from the willow branch, and Munn felt that the tree was greeting him.

Although he knew that the other party could not speak, Munn still took the initiative to state his intentions.

Rustle ~

The willow tree rustled softly.

The surrounding green light also began to float rhythmically, and even the small animals that were originally resting nearby all looked at this spectacle.

Munn also looked at this magical scene, but then he opened his mouth in surprise.

Because he found that the huge green light around him was gathering towards two branches.

The willow tree that Munn planted at Hogwarts had also experienced the same thing.

It was only with the help of the Bowtruckle that the willow tree recovered the magical light into its body, and then it became wood that could be used to make wands.

But the great willow tree in front of him could actually recover these lights by itself.

"Could it really understand?"

The light continued to gather.

Until Munn felt that his legs were numb from standing, the gathered light slowly dispersed.

The two branches were already crystal clear green all over, and they could no longer withstand more magical light.

Before Munn could do anything, the great willow tree shook again, and the two branches swayed even more violently.

Crack ~

Two crisp snapping sounds rang out, and the branches left the big tree and fell to the ground.

Munn hurried over to pick them up.

When he took the branches in his hand, he was surprised to find that the green light on these two branches had completely disappeared.

Just like the willow branches he saw outside the greenhouse.

The magical light had all penetrated into the interior of the branches, which allowed the branches to reach the wood standard for making wands.

Munn looked at the great willow tree with awe, bowed to thank it, and then slowly withdrew from the valley.

Although Munn didn't understand why the other party wanted to help him, he couldn't lack the gratitude he should have.

Zalan said that the ancient trees here are all over a thousand years old, and the great willow tree has obviously lived longer.

Moreover, the fact that the other party could understand his intentions made Munn both happy and thoughtful.

Could there be any connection between this world and the world where Hogwarts is located?

Plants undergo the same magical property mutations, and there are also magical animal guardians, like the snake outside.

Munn's thoughts did not last long, and just as he was about to return, Zalan's urgent shouts had already come from the valley crevice.

......

"Where did you go! The big snake hiding outside suddenly became manic and ran away, and when I turned my head, you were gone!"

"I'm very sorry, I just went inside to take a look."

Seeing Zalan's anxious expression, Munn quickly apologized, knowing that the fierce man in front of him was actually concerned about him.

"Wait, did you find the wood you wanted?"

Looking at the two arm-thick branches in Munn's hand, Zalan looked over curiously.

"It's nothing, just two willow branches."

After just glancing at the wood in Munn's hand, Zalan turned his head to the outside again.

"Although I don't know what made the big snake outside go crazy, let's wait until dawn before going out."

Munn did not question Zalan's caution. He was small and could move slightly in the crevice. It was easy to hold on until dawn.

Zalan could only be stuck there in one position, which must have been uncomfortable.

Fortunately, it was not long before dawn. As soon as a ray of sunlight managed to shine into the crevice, Zalan couldn't wait to squeeze out, and Munn followed closely behind.

Along the valley, Munn could see the traces of the snake sliding past last night.

Zalan had been guessing that it would be a brown bear or an even more powerful beast, otherwise it would not have scared away the big snake.

However, the two of them carefully sneaked in the valley for a long time, but they did not find any traces of other animals.

"That's strange, could it be an iron eagle flying in the sky?"

Zalan searched the trees for a long time, but he did not find any large birds.

It was not until many wild rabbits and squirrels appeared around that Zalan gradually relaxed.

These small animals are more alert than humans. If they can come out to forage so unscrupulously, it means that there is no danger around for the time being.

After learning that the big snake had suddenly escaped last night, Munn had been suspecting that it was related to the big willow tree in the valley.

Now that all the evidence is combined, he is even more certain.

It was the huge guardian that scared away the big snake.

......

It had been five days since they came out of the forest farm.

Neil was now impatiently waiting at the entrance to the forest farm, and if he hadn't been worried about getting lost in the mountains, he would have gone in to look for Munn long ago.

......

"Uncle Neil, are you very familiar with Uncle Zalan?"

On the way back to Xilin, Munn asked a question that he had been curious about for a long time.

This time they spent a lot of effort to enter the mountains. Zalan had been protecting him along the way, even when he encountered the big snake, he did not abandon himself, who was a burden at the time.

"Of course we are familiar, we were in the army together, but he can help you so much, it's not because of my face."

Neil was riding on a horse, and his expression was no longer as nervous as it was at the forest farm.

"He was dug out of a pile of dead people by your father. If he dares not to be dedicated to you, I will definitely not spare him."

No wonder before entering the mountains, Neil repeatedly asked the forest farm owner to send the best ranger, Zalan, to escort Munn. It turned out that they had this kind of relationship.

After returning from the forest farm, Munn moved back to the hazel forest cabin again.

It is very quiet and undisturbed here, which is very suitable for him to do some magic-related things secretly.

The two branches taken from the big willow tree are both one meter long. If they can all be made into wands, about 6 to 8 can be obtained.

Of course, this is on the premise that Munn guarantees that he will not fail, but this is simply impossible.

Munn, who has a wood carving skill, knows very well that even a very skilled master cannot guarantee that there will be no mistakes when carving.

In order to ensure the success rate, Munn chose to try with some ordinary wood first. Only after he was proficient did he prepare to use the branches of the big willow tree.

In addition, there is the wand core material. Munn's wand at Hogwarts had a unicorn tail hair core, which should not be difficult to buy in England.

Munn still has fifty gold Galleons on him, which should be enough for him to purchase and practice.

And it becomes very difficult to find the hair of magical creatures in Xilin.

But there are still ways.

After seeing the big snake, Munn has been able to confirm that there are also magical animals in this world.

Since this is the case, the secret legend he heard when he was a child has become the best way for him to find wand core materials.