You call this the mastermind?

Kevin was still in the Ernest family at this time.

It was just that he had moved from the destroyed and riddled banquet hall to an absolutely secret and safe bedroom inside.

His clothes were still so bright and neat--

In the previous sudden disaster, Kevin was not hurt.

Because he was with his good friend Jim at the time, and Mrs. Chelsea's teleportation was based on Jim.

So when the chaos happened, he was not affected at all.

It was just that the terrifying snake group and the large number of unknown enemies hidden in the masked ball, which always made him feel scared and afraid.

Even now, he was still pale and his heartbeat was fast, and he had not completely calmed down.

But compared to this accident, what he cared more about was actually the words of the "illegitimate child"--

He had just been viciously ridiculed by the "illegitimate child", and then he was lifted up to a resourceful image by the other party.

This made him feel very complicated, anger mixed with surprise, confusion and bewilderment...

When the banquet changed drastically, he didn't have time to think about it carefully. Now that he was safe, the more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong.

Kevin felt that he might have been trapped in a huge and dangerous vortex by that disgusting guy.

But what was the source of this vortex?

Could it be that as the other party claimed, there was a group of people instigating discord in the dark?

But what qualifications did a group of half-bloods have to stand with pure-bloods and be instigated by others?

Kevin couldn't figure it out.

So as soon as he ensured his own safety, he wanted to contact the elders of the family for help.

The first thing he thought of was naturally his parents.

But contacting his father would inevitably bring up the matter of illegitimate children. He was in a very confused mood now, and he had planned to tell his father everything he knew regardless of the consequences.

Now that he was forced by Mellen to become a "resourceful" person, he didn't have that kind of anger.

Then I felt that getting angry with others would affect the future of my family, which was not worth it.

Besides, was that illegitimate child really my mother's illegitimate child?

After what happened tonight, Kevin was a little uncertain about it.

The truth was confusing, and he thought it would be better not to talk to his father before further evidence.

As for contacting his mother?

That was even more impossible.

Because if that illegitimate child was not my mother's illegitimate child at all, what I had done during this period of time was not denying my mother's character and suspecting that she had betrayed my father?

This would inevitably lead to a beating!

You know, his mother's temper was not very good. Sometimes Kevin felt that she was even more fierce than his father.

So, Kevin was now contacting his grandfather, a former Deputy Minister of Magic who had "retired" and was enjoying his old age at home.

However, because the root of this matter was the plan to crack down on "illegitimate children", Kevin didn't think it was a good idea to tell his grandfather the uncertain "truth".

Maybe if he was not careful, the old man would be angry.

So Kevin just lied that a half-blood wizard named "Egg" had offended him, so he teamed up with his good friend Jim to set up this trap.

Apart from that, he basically did not hide anything and told his grandfather everything he knew.

Including how he embarrassed himself in front of the other party.

Then, it was a long wait.

"I don't know if this excuse can fool me..."

Holding the spread-out book of secret words, Kevin paced back and forth on the bedroom floor, his face was sometimes nervous, sometimes hesitant, and very complicated.

Five minutes later, the book in his hand suddenly "vibrated", which made his heart tremble, and he hurriedly looked down.

However, the first sentence on the page made him look stunned.

"Your father is coming back."

...

Father is coming back?

Good news!

But what does this have to do with what I just said?

Kevin was very surprised by this, but before he could ask, the other side sent another sentence.

This sentence was related to what he said before.

"When he returns from the colonies to the United Kingdom and hears that you are so disappointing, what do you think his reaction will be?"

... He will probably be mad, right?

Being "attacked" by his grandfather, Kevin felt bitter in his heart, especially if the illegitimate child was really an illegitimate child -

Which father can bear such anger when his own son is played with by a bastard?

However, his grandfather was not aware of the illegitimate child, so Kevin felt that the other party might be hinting that he would be beaten by his angry father.

"What do you think?" Without waiting for a response, the grandfather asked again.

Kevin hesitated for a moment and did not answer the question directly, but asked instead:

"The riot in the Southern California colony cannot be quelled so quickly, right? Do you know why your father suddenly returned?"

"Caesar is going to die."

Such a sentence appeared on the Book of Secret Languages.

"The battle ten years ago certainly made him famous, but it also left him with a hard-to-eradicated aftereffect. Now, he has only a few years to live."

Kevin was stunned when he saw this.

Granny Caesar, the Hand of God of the Church, the deputy commander of the Crusaders, the top hunter that countless wizards feared... was about to die?

This news was really beyond his expectations.

But after being surprised, Kevin was relieved.

He was not too familiar with the hunter profession, but he also knew clearly that the strength of this profession was at the cost of consuming the "source of life".

It takes life to activate abilities, it takes life to use "sealed objects", and it takes life to recover from serious injuries or even regenerate broken limbs.

Although hunters practice breathing techniques and have very strong vitality, how much vitality can they consume over the years?

There is a saying in the extraordinary circle that sums it up very well, that is, knights protect others with their own lives, and hunters kill others with their own lives.

Therefore, although the hunter profession is very restrained against wizards, the wizarding world generally looks down on hunters and even despises them.

Although they dare not say anything openly, in secret, wizards basically think that hunters are just a group of warriors who can only use "brute force", and it is difficult to inherit and can do nothing but fight.

The more famous they are, the faster they die. Seeing that he has a few years of glory, he will be gone after he is gone, and there is no need to worry at all.

Kevin also had this mentality, so he didn't think it was incredible that the so-called Hand of God was about to die.

However, he didn't understand what this had to do with his father's return from the colony?

"Caesar has a good relationship with your father. Not long ago, he secretly contacted your father, hoping that your father could come back to persuade the family to invest in him."

Grandfather immediately answered Kevin's doubts.

"Investment?"

"Robin Refaeli's life restart ceremony, Caesar hopes that we can help him restart his life."

"But I heard that even Robin himself didn't succeed in this ceremony?"

"That's right, and even if it succeeded, the manpower and material resources required would be huge."

Grandfather's words slowly came from the pages of the book.

"The risk is very high, so I'm going to reject Caesar's request. What do you think?"

"It's a bit of a pity, but your idea is right."

Kevin replied.

He really thought so.

Although he looked down on hunters, Caesar's identity was not just a hunter.

He was also the deputy commander of the church's crusades and the honorary vice president of the International Wizarding Union.

If this level of people can be used by the family, the Felix family's position in the wizarding world will definitely be further improved.

This level of progress cannot be achieved by wealth accumulation alone...

However, since my grandfather said that the risk is very high, the risk of this matter may not be very high, but extremely high.

My grandfather has always been an old man who dares to take risks, and Kevin knows this clearly.

So his meaning, translated, basically means that unless a miracle comes, Caesar will die.

However, what miracles are there in this world?

Those so-called gods are actually just false gods who can only fool the world, and they are not able to save the life of a top hunter.

It's good that they are not hunted.

"Since you also think that my judgment is correct," just as Kevin was thinking about this in his mind, another sentence came from the other side.

"When your father comes back, the task of comforting him will be handed over to you. After all, he is the current patriarch of the family, and I need to save his face."

Unknowingly, a big pot hit Kevin's head, and he was stunned for a moment, and then he hurriedly replied:

"This... You think too highly of me, how could my father listen to me? You should call-"

"If you are a fool who is fooled by a half-blood, your father will certainly not listen to you."

The other side interrupted him.

"But if you are a smart and wise young man who can see through the conspiracy of unknown enemies and set a trap in turn, then you can do this."

So you went around in a big circle... The purpose is actually for this?

Kevin was stunned when he saw this, and then a little helpless.

What should I say?

Although he told the truth, he didn't actually want to tell the truth to anyone other than his grandfather.

He also wants to save face!

Why did his grandfather think that he might refuse to be fooled by that bastard illegitimate child?

He is really not the kind of person who acts on impulse...

"What should I do?"

Although he felt that he was "looked down upon" by his grandfather, Kevin did not refute it.

Let's speak with facts. He was willing to go, and he had no regrets even if he was cheated, and he was very happy to follow the family's arrangements.

But then, the words from his grandfather made him confused again.

"Give the pair of boots you are wearing to the little guy named Egg."

"Are you serious?"

Kevin asked in astonishment, "Those are the Wandering God Boots? Why give them to that guy?"    As a descendant of a top wizard family, he certainly has all kinds of protective props on him.

And among his many portable props, the Wandering God Boots are his trump card.

It is used to save his life!

But now, his grandfather actually wants him to give this pair of boots to that "illegitimate child"! ?

"Since you chose to fall for his trick, he is now your collaborator. We must ensure that our collaborator will not be retaliated by the enemies afterwards."

"The safest way is to send people to protect him, but the little guy may feel uncomfortable with this, and you young people don't want someone watching you, so you have to put up with it."

"But, I feel a little insecure about handing over these boots..."

"Don't be afraid, Grandfather, I will send someone to protect you."

Kevin was speechless.

You said that you feel uncomfortable when someone is staring at you from behind, and you still want to send someone over...

It doesn't matter if your grandson is wronged, but you must not neglect the guy who cheated your grandson?

If he is cheated, you must not only find a way to protect that bastard, but also consider his feelings...

Kevin felt very uncomfortable.

Although he now has no hatred for the "illegitimate child" named Egger, but actually called Mellen.

But it is obviously impossible to say that he has a good impression of him.

Because he was defeated by the other party, Kevin even felt quite indignant.

He thought that if he hadn't taken his mother into consideration, he would not have behaved so "stupidly" these days.

So, when he saw his grandfather "differently treating" him, he couldn't help feeling aggrieved.

However, as if guessing Kevin's mood at the moment, some handwriting appeared on the secret book again.

"That guy is a talent. If he wasn't close to the Chelsea family, I would even consider sending your uncle to win him over."

"So don't dwell on those minor conflicts in the past. Get along with him more in the future, and you will always be able to learn some advantages from him."

"You are still young, and you have backgrounds and resources that others don't have. Even if you are temporarily suppressed, you don't need to worry."

"Experience more, sooner or later, he will bow his head and be respectful in front of you."

...

Grandfather said a little too much, obviously afraid that he, as a grandson, would be really hit, so he used words to wake him up.

However, although it is true, Kevin was not comforted, but his mood became more complicated.

He didn't understand, when did that guy have a close relationship with his "mother-in-law"?

Moreover, grandfather looked down on people too much... He actually asked him to learn the so-called advantages of that guy?

In addition to being really shameless, what else is there for him to learn?

He was indignant in his heart, but on the surface, Kevin replied honestly on the page.

"I know. I'll send the boots to him tomorrow morning."

"No, not tomorrow. It has to be tonight."

"Why are you in such a hurry?"

"If the enemy wants to retaliate, tonight is the best time."

"...Then I'll go now!"

Although he has a lot of thoughts, Kevin is still a child who listens to his elders. He got up and went to find Mellen.

"Don't be too anxious."

The words that appeared on the secret book stopped him in time.

"This matter has just ended not long ago. Even if the enemy has the energy to retaliate, he must have a preparation time, which will not be less than two hours.

"So now, let's talk about some trivial matters."

"...What else do you have planned?"

Kevin asked tremblingly, fearing that his grandfather would ask him to send out other trump cards again.

But this was obviously overthinking.

"I will contact major newspapers to report on what happened at the banquet tonight, emphasizing your intelligence. "

The other side said: "How does the child look like? "

What does this have to do with whether it is reported or not?

Kevin was puzzled, but he did not hesitate to give the other party a rough description of Mellen's appearance.

"Forget it."

A very "cruel" sentence appeared on the Book of Secret Words.

"I originally wanted to ask the newspaper to do him an exclusive interview, to do him a favor, and to curry favor with the moderates in the Ministry of Magic who are friendly to half-bloods."

"But if his image is too outstanding, he will steal your limelight, which is not worth the loss. "

Are you... saying I'm ugly?

Kevin was depressed again.

But he was very self-aware of his image, and he didn't think that he, who came from a wealthy family, needed to rely on his appearance to improve the impression in the eyes of others.

Not to mention that he is not ugly, even if he is an ugly monster, who dares to underestimate him?

However, just when Kevin was so confident, the other side sent another "critical attack".

"In addition, don't hang out with the kid from Ernest's family in the future. That kind of clever kid may get short-term benefits, but in the long run, he won't be able to achieve great things."

"If one day you can make friends with a kid like Egg without my teaching, instead of turning him into an enemy, then your mind will be basically mature, and I can be a little relieved. ”

“…”

Kevin felt very upset after being “attacked” by his closest relatives, but he couldn’t refute it.

Because the fact is, he has been very stupid during this period.

Compared with that bastard, he seems even more stupid.

It’s no wonder that he can’t blame others.

But because he couldn’t refute it, he became more and more angry.

So seeing that his grandfather didn’t say anything next, Kevin simply stopped saying anything to avoid being stimulated again.

But despite his dissatisfaction, Kevin still heard his grandfather’s teachings in his heart.

Therefore, after putting away the secret book, he stood up and walked out the door, ready to send his boots out.

As a result, as soon as he opened the door, he was surprised to find that his good friend Jim was leaning against the wall opposite the door, with a gloomy face, and he didn’t know what he was thinking.

“When did you come?”

Kevin asked curiously, “Why didn’t you knock on the door?”

The other party did not answer this question, but said in a strange tone:

"Perhaps our respected Lord Felix can explain to your humble servant what happened tonight?"

The family manor was destroyed and a group of mysterious enemies sneaked into the house without knowing anything.

His good friend Kevin asked him to help formulate a so-called suppression plan, but in fact he used him and his family's manor to set a trap.

And he didn't know anything about it...

I guess Jim himself is the most angry tonight.

However, facing this good friend who he has known since childhood, Kevin opened his mouth, but couldn't tell the truth at all.

What to say?

I am indeed a fool, not as smart as the illegitimate child said?

If I really say that, where is my face?

After all, this is different from the previous unscrupulous discussion of the private lives of the elders.

Because the private lives of my own elders are not very decent, the other elders are even more undecent than my own.

There is nothing shameful about the eldest brother not laughing at the second brother.

But tonight's incident, however...

However, if the truth is not told, then it means that his previous behavior is a complete deception of the friend in front of him.

He took great pains to help him, but in the end, it turned out to be a lie, a scam, or even an exploit...

Kevin could easily guess how Jim would feel.

However, after struggling for a moment, he never spoke again, just kept silent.

Because he felt vaguely that what his grandfather said before seemed to make sense...

"I understand."

After a long time without receiving a response, Jim suddenly laughed, and then nodded politely to his "friend".

"Take a good rest first, Kevin, you must be very tired after a busy night."

"I still need to do some aftermath work, so I'll leave first."

After saying that, he turned and left, his face no longer gloomy before.

...

Kevin felt a little complicated about his friend's departure, but he didn't think much about it, and hurried out of the manor.

He was afraid that the illegitimate son, who had made him hate him so much before, would encounter an accident on the way out of the manor, which would damage his image.

However, he didn't know that Mellen had not left here, but was discussing the issue with Mrs. Chelsea.

But Kevin's approach was correct.

Because "accidents" were indeed brewing...

Sorry everyone, this chapter has a lot of words, so I was forced to post it later...