Rita Skeeter's Quick-Quotes Quill was quite extraordinary.
It could automatically turn simple scenes and dialogues into exaggerated and flamboyant written records, filled with hyperbole and unrealistic metaphors.
As a result, Wade saw that what Rita had produced wasn't just a few pages of information but a thick booklet. The quill had filled it with elegant and fluent handwriting.
Wade casually opened a page and read the following:
[Poor Dahl had no idea that while he was convinced his mission was nearing a perfect conclusion, those he considered brothers were already eager to plunge their blades into his back.]
[His silhouette seemed lonely and desolate as a salty breeze swept across the sea, carrying the tears he was not allowed to shed... Even in a desperate situation, Dahl did not falter; he remained the last steadfast line of defense.]
[This admirable man had not given up... But even if he managed to escape from this treacherous ship, the scars on his heart would remain forever, a shadow he could never escape for the rest of his life. Who could he trust? He would trust no one anymore...]
Wade raised his eyes, glanced at Skeeter, who was admiring her own writing, took a deep breath, and skimmed through the verbose descriptions to read the entire text from beginning to end.
Rita Skeeter had a peculiar habit, one that Wade wasn't sure if he should commend. Despite her articles being riddled with exaggerated descriptions and speculative lies, they were undeniably based on certain facts.
For instance, when she wanted to smear Hermione, she didn't fabricate opinions from "a certain classmate" out of thin air. Instead, she interviewed Hermione's detractors like Pansy Parkinson and then applied her signature "Skeeter-style" embellishments to their words.
By extracting the core content, Wade finally understood what had happened.
Thick-browed Dahl was the temporary leader. He appeared to be the most loyal to their leader and was diligent about the mission, urging others not to slack off.
However, among the three subordinates he brought on board, two had ulterior motives.
Mustached man Garro, after having a fight with freckled driver Lars, waited until Lars fell asleep. Then, he retrieved a hidden phone from his belongings and sent a message.
The Skeeter beetle perched on the side of the truck-cab window couldn't see what Garro had typed. But from his furtive behavior, it was clear he wasn't up to anything good.
Later, during a meal break, thick-browed Dahl and bearded Donovan took over guarding the truck.
Donovan, using the excuse of going to the restroom, hid in a corner and made several phone calls.
This time, the beetle, perched above a partition in the restroom, overheard all the calls.
In summary, Donovan treated the captured alchemist as a rare commodity. He sold information to several parties, pocketing significant profits and hinting that they should compete among themselves.
And now, the forces contacted by Donovan or possibly Garro might already be on this ship.
"I heard voices from the massage parlor through his phone call, so I came to gather information. I wasn't slacking off," Skeeter defended herself.
"Did you find out who he was contacting?" Wade asked.
Skeeter regretfully shook her head. "No... It's possible that person had already left by the time I got there."
Wade thought for a moment and said, "I just saw the Greengrass family..."
"Oh, they came with Umbridge. The Ministry of Magic funded a trip, and everyone who could come is here—there are over a dozen of them!"
Skeeter spoke with a mix of disdain and envy. Then she bit her nail, mulling over her next move:
"Yes, I can write about this—'Shocking Tax Black Hole Exposed! How Ministry Officials Devour Public Funds—What Secrets Are Hidden Behind the Curtain?'"
She popped the tip of her Quick-Quotes Quill into her mouth, savoring it for a moment. The peacock-green quill suddenly sprang up and began racing across the parchment, filling half a page with lines of text in no time.
Wade glanced at the time, took a swig of Polyjuice Potion, and then asked, "At the truck, it's still just Dahl and Donovan?"
The quill abruptly halted, standing upright on the parchment like it was awaiting a command.
"Yes, that's right," Skeeter replied.
"I'll head to the truck. You find the other two. If possible, check who else is paying attention to the lower-level parking lot—and be careful."
"Got it."
Skeeter waved him off and watched the middle-aged wizard, who appeared to be in his forties, leave.
The quill began stealthily gliding across the parchment:
[Wade Grey is a terrifying young man with acting skills far beyond his years. When he decides to disguise himself, no one can see through him…]
[Of course, merely resembling someone else is trivial—anyone with access to Polyjuice Potion can do that. But when Wade Grey transforms, no one could ever guess that a thirteen-year-old soul lies within that adult body…]
[This writer witnessed the transformation firsthand, seeing how, once he 'became' an adult, his eyes naturally conveyed an understanding and insight into life that only time could bestow.]
[It made me shiver with curiosity and dread—someone as adept at impersonation as Wade Grey, could he really be just an innocent student? How many times has he taken on others' appearances to commit unimaginable acts?]
[I am determined to observe this prodigy, lauded by the public, and uncover the shadows that lurk within. To listen to the truths buried by certain 'great saviors.' I know the risks and hardships involved, but to expose the truth, I have decided to embark on this challenging journey…]
"Snap!"
The notebook was closed and stuffed into the deepest part of her handbag.
Rita Skeeter glanced at her reflection in the mirror and admired her appearance. She lovingly touched the sparkling gemstone ring on her finger before setting out to find the people Wade had asked her to locate.
To uncover secrets, one must first earn trust.
This time, the target Rita Skeeter aimed to interview was different from those who could be easily swayed by a cup of tea laced with Veritaserum. Instead, the challenge only fueled her determination.
—I am a patient hunter!
The thought filled her with pride.
...
The figure of the wizard "Werner" gradually vanished into thin air shortly after stepping out of the elevator.
Thankfully, the surveillance on this ship was far less extensive than Wade had anticipated.
However, as he descended further, his mood grew heavier.
The lower levels of the ship contained the crew quarters, cargo holds, parking areas, and facilities like power distribution, HVAC systems, and maintenance zones.
Generally, tourists would only frequent the upper decks. The lower levels were typically deserted, reserved for the ship's staff.
But as Wade descended, he noticed a surprising number of tourists dressed in a variety of outfits. The area was so crowded it felt almost bustling.
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