The arrival of the Reims family has been as low-key as possible. But because it was a relatively formal meeting after all, and it was a major event like the termination of the contract, the scene was still small.

At least when the tall, ancient, and elegant Thestrals carriage landed, the students inevitably showed a look of surprise.

"The horses pulling the cart...... Is it a horse? ”

Harry looked at the scrawny men pulling the cart with a pair of giant bat wings, all black and shiny, and a pair of giant batwing wings.

"Pulling the cart? Didn't these cars fly over on their own? ”

Seamus Finigan looked at Harry strangely, then at the carriage closely.

"That's Thestrals, and it's a relatively common magical animal that pulls a carriage." Ron explained, "It is said that only those who have faced death can see Thestrals. ”

As he spoke, he looked at Harry.

For a moment, Harry was a little depressed.

Seamus patted Harry on the shoulder in surprise.

"You can see it! Cool! ”

Children are like that, there are special things, especially when they are associated with words like 'death' and 'fate'. I always feel cool inexplicably.

"I'd rather not see it."

Harry spoke, a little disappointed.

The tone of loss made Seamus suddenly not know what to say.

"Harry, ah, I'm not ......"

"Alright, don't talk about it, Seamus."

Hermione looked helplessly at the overwhelmed Seamus. Taylor ignored Harry's distress as she stared at the two men who had come out of the carriage.

"It's from the Lance family."

She whispered to Hermione, "It should be for Luke." ”

Hermione's brow furrowed instantly.

"Are you going to report to Luke?"

Taylor shook his head: "Luke should be prepared. ”

The man who reappeared below also proved Taylor's words.

Luke greeted him in the eyes of his classmates. The clothes he wore today were also very formal, but they still didn't look so attentive compared to the two people in the Lance family.

"Wurm Lance."

Worm bowed to Luke first. Ryker behind him did the same. Although he, or rather, they have one kind or another grievance against the Gaunts. But when it comes to the actual salute, even if the guy from the Gaunt family spits in their faces. They have to smile at each other, too.

That's why he had to break the contract.

There is no initiative at all. This is not an equal contract at all, and even the contract of a retainer is not so harsh. But the contract was signed at the height of the Gaunt family. At that time, I wanted to tear Gaunt's tiger skin to make a banner. Such conditions must be accepted.

Luke's face was solemn, and he returned the same courtesy.

This made Worm, who was looking at him with his peripheral eyes in front of him, a little stunned.

This kind of Gaunt, who can treat them with overstepping etiquette, has not seen it for I don't know how many years.

"Luke Gaunt."

After exchanging names, all three straightened up.

Worm was about to say a pleasant greeting when Luke spoke directly.

"There's no need for too many pleasantries. You also know what it means to act today. ”

Luke said coldly: "Of course, since you are here, you must know the consequences. ”

With that, Luke walked straight towards the castle. It looks quite arrogant.

Such a gesture made Lake, who had just been a little annoyed and surprised, suddenly return to the past.

The arrogant, arrogant, and incapable Gaunt family members impressed him the most.

Vorm, who was in front, looked at Luke's back, and the sadness on his face faded by three points.

As long as you can talk.

With that in mind, he followed Luke with a brisk step.

Professor McGonagall gave up her office.

Although not so formal, there is no need for Hogwarts to provide a necessary meeting space for a student and a pure-blood nobleman who is not so strong.

But the Witnesses today are still very good.

Luke paused as soon as he approached the office. Then he forcibly suppressed the surprise in his heart, and naturally saluted Dumbledore, who was sitting at the top.

"Professor Dumbledore."

The two Lances behind him even had surprise on their faces.

You know, Dumbledore's attitude towards pure-blood nobles was not very good.

After all, back then, a large part of them were actually on the opposite side of Dumbledore.

And then after the Dark Lord gag, they were fiercely educated.

And now, the heirs of the Gaunt family, are they actually on a good relationship with Dumbledore? Could this be a precursor to purebloods regaining the center of power? Does it mean that Dumbledore has the heart to ease relations with pure-blood families? Or is he planning to win over a group of pure-blood families and strengthen the pure-blood forces that favor him?

For a moment, Worm thought of many, many things. But all the waves are hidden under the calm expression.

"As soon as possible, Mr. Lance, forgive an old man for his lack of energy. After the contract is terminated, you can talk slowly. Dumbledore smiled softly, "Mr. Gaunt, I can allow you to take all of your time off for today's lesson, but remember to make up for your homework when the time comes." ”

"No problem, Professor."

Luke hurriedly responded.

Then he looked at Worm.

Worm didn't hesitate too much. He pulled out a piece of parchment directly from the box that Lake was holding.

"Pinch this corner, please. Mr. Gaunt. ”

With that, Worm handed Luke a corner of the parchment, and he himself pinched the other.

Although Luke didn't have anything to look at, the phrases such as "eternal vassals, no disobedience" and "whatever is needed, everything should be done" really made people panic.

Such a contract cannot be described as harsh. Of course, there are still loopholes.

"Magical contract magic." Dumbledore couldn't help but exclaim, "It's older than the 'Curse of Brave Loyalty'. ”

"But it's not as solid as the professor." Luke shook his head and said, "Contracts have loopholes. ”

“…… You're right. ”

I don't know if it's an illusion, Luke seems to see a flash of loss on his face.

"Now, tear it open, Mr. Gaunt."

Worm pulled Luke's attention back.

Luke obediently tugged hard.

He felt a tingling sensation in his fingers. Then, a blood-colored flame ignited from the point of the contract.

Gradually, this old contract turned into ashes.

Worm and Lake felt a sudden lighter on their bodies.

Luke, on the other hand, was in a slight trance, feeling like he had taken a shower.

But before he could recover his senses, he heard Worm's voice.

"Next, let's talk about reputation. Mr. Gaunt. ”