Even though this speculation had a high probability of being true, speculation was still just speculation. To understand the truth, they needed to go to the scene and assess the situation.
"Based on the information Glenn observed, aside from the eastern battle growing larger, the dark wizards in other areas should all be dead from self-destruction. The situation is temporarily safe... Sister Xiao Ya, what are your plans?"
"My suggestion is that you return to the temporary camp immediately and relay our assessment to Peiheng, letting him arrange what comes next. That would be more prudent."
Xiao Ya hesitated briefly, then made her decision with a nod. Meeting Hermione's eyes, she asked:
"What about you two?"
"We naturally need to continue participating in battle and inform Brother Yu and the others about the situation here."
Hermione said this with thorough consideration. She and Glenn hadn't expended much energy in their previous encounters, and their original purpose was to reinforce the eastern battle. Now with abnormal developments on the battlefield, the only area where their side was still engaging the enemy was basically where Lin Yu was located.
Having Xiao Ya and the others return to camp to relay information was also the best arrangement. They'd been fighting various dark wizards in the forest for a long time and were more or less injured. Even though Hermione had given them emergency treatment, their expended stamina and energy couldn't recover quickly. Their combat effectiveness had declined significantly and they needed rest urgently. If they followed Glenn and Hermione to reinforce their comrades facing powerful enemies, they'd struggle to provide positive assistance. Better to relay Glenn's assessment to Peiheng, who controlled the overall situation and had divination abilities, letting him make the most correct judgment and maximize their value.
Information was always most important. Under Glenn's guidance, Hermione understood this deeply. At this moment in the secret realm, many mages might still be puzzled by the dark wizards' sudden self-destruction, maintaining unnecessary vigilance and caution. Someone who knew more information was needed to mobilize them for more useful actions.
People who knew more information might only be Glenn and Hermione, who'd broken out of the dark wizards' stronghold, learned of the blood sacrifice's existence, and witnessed the self-destruction scene.
Well, Feng Lian, who'd gone off fighting alone somewhere, might count as one, but based on their understanding of him, neither thought that guy obsessed with fighting would have the mind for such matters.
Not to mention that Xiao Ya, Fali, and Huazi already found the girl's words reasonable. With rich combat experience and military backgrounds from Dragon Kingdom magical schools, though Hermione was young, her various experiences and natural temperament and abilities gave her a leader's aura. Her firm, serious words made the mages, who were only a year or two older, choose to accept her instructions.
"Alright, we understand. We'll head back now... Hermione, Glenn, you two be careful too!"
Xiao Ya readily agreed to Hermione's words and stood up first, while Huazi and Fali beside her also stood without hesitation.
After reminding the two youngsters to prioritize their own safety, the three each took out an unremarkable talisman from their robes' chest areas, channeling their spiritual power into them.
The talismans fell from the air, turning to powder and disappearing without a trace, just like the three mages' figures—vanishing without warning, erased from existence.
Glenn and Hermione only marveled slightly at this spell's ingenuity without excessive shock.
They knew these were transfer talismans Peiheng had distributed to every team member. By injecting magic power, Peiheng sitting in the temporary camp's center could activate transfer magic, instantly moving talisman holders into the defensive formation. Glenn and Hermione each carried such a talisman too.
"Though I think we need to head east immediately to support Brother Yu and the others, I still want to ask—Glenn, how did you 'do this' to this guy and bring him back?"
Watching the three disappear through transfer magic, Hermione raised both hands making quotation marks, finally turning the topic to the Death Eater Glenn had brought back. She'd long noticed this unfortunate soul's mental state was off—clearly Glenn had used a powerful Cruciatus Curse on him.
The girl had originally thought Glenn would kill the Death Eater instantly upon capture, but unexpectedly Glenn had wasted extra effort bringing him back. This wasn't like Glenn's character.
Hermione, who understood Glenn's personality and thoughts fairly well, naturally knew Glenn wouldn't normally do such superfluous things. After all, Professor Dumbledore's instructions before their departure were merely "have fun" and "stay safe"—he hadn't required them to bring their mission targets back to Britain alive. So Glenn's current unnecessary action must have his own considerations.
"Simulating Neville's parents' condition."
Glenn nodded, answering Hermione's question while waving his wand to magically drag the Death Eater cowering and trembling nearby, dropping him before Hermione.
"Last time we visited them at St. Mungo's during the holidays, you tried using the holy power within you to heal and repair their soul damage. But you weren't that capable then, so you could only soothe and alleviate the aftereffects."
"Now I think you can use this guy for experimentation. I believe with your current abilities, Hermione, you should be able to heal this degree of soul trauma."
This was exactly why Glenn hadn't executed the defenseless Death Eater. Neville was now his friend, and Hermione had always cared deeply about Neville's parents' situation. Now with good experimental material available, Glenn had the idea to make full use of it.
"I completely recorded the injuries in Neville's parents' souls. But since he's only one person and male, with individual differences, and our time is limited, I only carved wounds on his soul similar in shape to Mr. Longbottom's but deeper."
Hermione blinked. Though she wanted to teach Glenn that such behavior was actually wrong, she really did want to test whether her current self could cure Neville's parents.
Cough... she'd turn a blind eye then. Each taking a step back—she'd criticize Glenn's wrong behavior while reluctantly conducting tests on this bad guy.
The already-mad Death Eater: ?
But before Hermione began treatment, she suddenly realized something.
"However, if we conduct experiments like this, won't Brother Yu's situation be delayed again?"
Glenn was indifferent about this, shrugging:
"It's fine. Trust Lin Yu—he's strong."
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