The Admiral of Hogwarts

A little over a month passed quickly. During this time, Hugo learned things that he might normally have needed a year or two to learn.

Just as he was planning to stay here for another two weeks until school started, Nicolas Flamel told him one evening at the dinner table that he should leave now.

"I think you have solved most of the problems you face, and if you go further, the path I have mastered may pollute your path and have a negative impact on you," Nicolas Flamel explained the reason for his departure.

"Okay, I'll get ready tonight." After hearing what Nicolas Flamel said, Hugo thought for a few seconds, then nodded.

Because he realized that he had indeed learned the most important things, and if he continued to learn, he might indeed be negatively affected.

"You are a little better than I imagined." After hearing Hugo say this, Nicolas Flamel smiled and nodded. "Honestly, if I didn't only have two months to live, I might be willing to keep you for a while longer."

In Nicolas Flamel's eyes, Hugo's approach of being able to stick to his original intention in the face of temptation was very commendable, because only such people can go further on their own path.

"By the way, there were some letters for you before. But before, the magic defenses around my house made it impossible for those owls to deliver the letters," Nicolas Flamel said, taking out several letters from his body, and then said.

"In addition to the Daily Prophet and the list of items Hogwarts needs before the start of each school year, there is also a letter from the British Ministry of Magic to you and a notice of conferment."

"Conferment? What's going on?" Hugo frowned when he heard Nicolas Flamel say this. Because he really couldn't remember when he had received a medal.

"Ah, I think that's because of me." Nicolas Flamel had a childlike smile on his face. "Because I told those Japanese Ministry of Magic members who came later that you rescued the hostages in the tent by releasing the Sleeping Draught."

"Because you rescued those up-and-coming talents in alchemy from various European countries, which is equivalent to saving the future of European alchemy. Therefore, the Order of Merlin has decided to award you the Order of Merlin, First Class."

"But this is clearly you—" Hugo stood up excitedly. He felt that his values ​​really did not allow him to do something that would encroach on other people's achievements.

"But on the sea, didn't you and your companions stop the main force of the White Robe Society? So these honors are what you deserve."

Hugo hadn't finished speaking when Nicolas Flamel shook his head and interrupted him. "Besides, what's the point of more honors for an old man who has less than two months to live?"

"But I still don't want to—"

"Listen, child, this honor is not just for you, it is also a little selfishness in the heart of an old man who is about to go to another world." Nicolas Flamel interrupted Hugo again, then looked at him seriously and said.

"I don't know why you always think about hiding yourself when you clearly have powerful power, but in my opinion, since you have powerful power, you should always do something for this world."

"Of course, I also understand that everyone has their own secrets and their own ideas. So I plan to take the things about you and your companions to another world."

"Thank you! Thank you for everything you have done for me during this time." Hugo bowed his head slightly to thank him. He was well aware of Nicolas Flamel's arrangement.

Because during this period, California used Polyjuice Potion to disguise herself as Hugo and visited several relatively secret magical locations.

In addition to forging the itinerary, the biggest advantage of doing this is that the ship girls can use Hugo's soul imprint to fully imitate Hugo, so that they can help Hugo deal with a series of things.

Of course, there is another important reason why Nicolas Flamel is willing to hide these secrets for Hugo, and that is that, according to his experience, all wizards who have decided on their path in magic will continue to follow their path.

To give the simplest example, the three most famous people in modern times who have found their way are Grindelwald, Dumbledore, and Voldemort.

Among them, the core of Grindelwald's path is to let wizards rule the entire world, so the abilities he masters mainly highlight various powers related to leadership and command.

Dumbledore chose a path similar to Grindelwald's when he was young, but after his sister passed away, he chose redemption as his path, trying to maintain the stability of the entire world.

Finally, Voldemort's idea is the simplest, which is purely for his own strength and immortality. Therefore, from a very young age, he showed a tendency to use any means to achieve his goals.

Although Nicolas Flamel couldn't see exactly what path Hugo had chosen in just one month, he could see that it was not an evil path.

From another perspective, no matter what Hugo thinks in his heart, the path he has chosen and his background make him destined to stand on the team with the dangerous Voldemort. Therefore, Nicolas Flamel will naturally help when he can.

Because of what Nicolas Flamel said at the dinner table, Hugo lay in bed that night and chatted with the ship girls for a long time before falling into a deep sleep, which directly led to him waking up late the next morning.

After quickly getting dressed and washing up, he hurriedly took the luggage he had packed yesterday and ran downstairs, then joined Enterprise and California, who had arrived early this morning.

In the previous two or three days, the ship girls who had gathered together had left here sporadically to avoid attracting attention by acting together. Only California and Enterprise, who had previously disguised themselves as Hugo, were left here.

"Thank you for your help before." Looking at Nicolas Flamel, who was sitting in his mobility chair and saying goodbye to him, Hugo bowed deeply, and also felt a little sour in his nose.

Because if there are no accidents, this should be the last time they meet. In any case, this master has been helping him selflessly during this period, and even provided him with a large amount of knowledge that pure-blood families regard as the core of family inheritance.

"Don't be sad for me. When you truly embark on that path, you will realize that the path I have chosen is not simply embracing death, but taking another step forward towards the goal I dream of."

Looking at Hugo's slightly red eyes, Nicolas Flamel smiled and comforted him.

"Moreover, you and your companions are far more valuable to me than you think, because their existence itself represents the ultimate use of magic. With such firm beliefs, I have at least 10% more confidence in going on."

"Then I wish you all the best." For a master who has firmly established his path, all Hugo can do is silently wish him well.

After bowing to thank the ship girls for the last time, Hugo and the girls left this hidden house.