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Ch 57 The New Ministry
An hour after Dumbledore and the Auror corps left the wizards of the Ministry of Magic were doing their daily tasks like every day. Fudge has left Albert Runcorn in charge of the Ministry seeing that it was a logical choice for the Minister's second-in-command.
"Deputy Minister Runcorn, I would like to discuss with you something important about the Mages." Amelia Bones said to the second-in-command.
Albert looks over to the Director of Magical Law Enforcement. "Are they captured?"
"No-"
"Are they dead?"
"No-"
"Then it's not of my concern," Albert said to her. "If Shacklebolt arrives with those wannabe wizards in handcuffs, do not disturb me. I have a lot of muggle-born applications to work for the ministry to dispose of." He said walking to his office.
"Deputy Minister, why do such a thing?" Amelia asked the pureblood.
Albert turns once again to her. "Madam Bones, I won't allow the ministry to be tainted by mudbloods ideals. We must be isolated by muggles' beliefs and ideas for the good of wizardkind." He said.
"But those people are looking for jobs to support themselves and their families. Why can't we-"
"Madam Bones, we as purebloods must hold onto tradition of Wizards, if we let those mudbloods in here we will lose a vital part of our culture," Albert said. " That's why the Minister and Undersecretary chose me to run this government in their stead. To uphold traditions of the Wizarding World-"
He was interrupted by Percy Weasley bursting through the doors in a panic. "Deputy Minister, Madam Bones! There's trouble in the Department of Mysteries!" Percy said.
The Deputy Minister looks at the junior assistant of Minister Fudge. "What kind of trouble?"
Percy looks at him. "Strange people have made their way into the ministry from the phonebooth and taking out every auror and wizards with ease!" he said. "They're using wandless magic, muggle weapons, and dark creatures!"
Albert remains calm but inside he was panicking. "What's did Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures say about these creatures?"
Percy looked pale as a ghost after the Head of the Department informs him about them. "Golems, Homunculi, these weird spider puppets, and the same puppets but human-like!" he said fearfully of them.
"The sentries! What of the stone knights-"
"Destroyed! They have been blown to bits by a woman with magenta hair!" Percy said. "They're making their way to the center of the ministry!" he said more in a panic.
"Shit! Call in the Dementors, they'll take care of the intruders!" Albert said.
"Broderick Bode is already on it-" Percy was interrupted as an explosion went off from the doors causing them to fall on the floor.
Outside the room, Black Keys was launched every direction killing off a few wizards, the inquisitors of the Church to this advantage to tackle the wizards that dodge the holy weapons.
The Auror and wizards are having a difficult time pushing back. The Homunculi charges at the wizards thrusting their spears into the front lines of Aurors.
The wizard's gasps in horror as they drop dead on the floor. "SHIT! DAMNIT!" A Wizard as he cast the killing curse at the Homunculi only to be blocked by the homunculus by spinning his spear creating a shield that repels the cures.
He stares at the dark creature as he lunges at him grabbing his arms and place them behind his back. " Wizard apprehended, awaiting orders." He said above him holding his arms.
He looks around him as his fellow wizards try to run only to be blocked by other wizards. "Wait what are you doing!" a witch asked the group of wizards and witches.
They made room for the Head of the Greengrass family, Gawain Greengrass. They're surprised that he wore a brown trench coat, black pants, shoes, and a white button-down shirt instead of the robes of Wizengamot. He looks down at the witch, "We are aiding the Mage's Association. The Ministry of Magic is now under the Botany Department of the Association." He announced to all of them.
"Anyone who opposes this will be charged for treason against the Mage's Association," Gawain said. "The punishment is confinement in the cells under the Clocktower or be executed.
"Damn you! The Dementors will be here and-"
"I wouldn't worry about that," A voice said as they all turn to see Bazet, Kingsley, and Zelretch walking down the halls with some church inquisitors.
"Director Barthomeloi, it's been a while," Gawain said to the Queen of the Clocktower.
"Indeed it has Lord Greengrass," Lorelei said.
The witch stood up before the Mage beside Gawain threw a black nail on her dress preventing her to stand up.
"Don't make any moves." She warns her.
Two homunculi rush to her and restrain the witch, Gawain looks at the Director of the Mage's Association. "So we're not receiving any help from Lord Fujimaru?"
"No, Ritsuka is currently apprehending the former minister of magic, along with the vigilantes calling themselves the Order of the Phoenix." Zelretch f said. "Once we are done here then we can start reforming the Ministry."
Kingsley nodded and turns to the Aurors who join the Association and inquisitors of the Church. "I want every Auror paired off with an Inquisitor to track down remaining wizards and witches who avoided capture," Kingsley orders them.
Lorelei looks at them. "Keep in mind, the Deputy Minister is being trailed by one of our spies, if you see her assist her in retaining the Deputy Minister and the others who are with them," she orders them.
"HAI!" they all said spreading out through the ministry.
Runcorn and Percy got up from the ground as smoke clouded the room. "Madam Bones! Are you-" Percy looks up to see Amelia with a dagger in her hand beside her was a Jaguar that was ghost-like growling at Runcorn.
Percy blinks at her. "M-Madam Bones? What are you-"
Amelia shook her head in shame of the Weasley. "I'm so disappointed in you Percy. You had so much potential for Botany, but you wasted it all in serving a corrupted government."
"What are you saying Amelia! We're not corrupt!" Runcorn said trying to get up when the jaguar growls at him. "It's the muggle's fault!"
Amelia looked over to him. "And what made you say that? How are the mundanes the cause of the ministry's corruption?"
Runcorn looks at her. "You should know Amelia! They copy everything from us! The Knight Bus, Newspaper! Every-" Amelia threw the dagger at his shoulder as he cried in pain.
Amelia opens her hands as unknown runes appeared forming another dagger. "W-What did you just do!?" Runcorn demanded.
"I simply used Botany, a form of Magecraft that was passed down from my family," Amelia said. "We are a part of the Botany Department of the Mage's Association, the study of true witchcraft." She said.
"But Hogwarts teaches-"
Amelia laughs at Percy thinking that the spells from the backward school are real witchcraft. "What is it?" Percy asked the Head of Magical Law Enforcement. "I do not like how you laugh about the teachings of Merlin-"
"Percy, those spells are insults to true witches," Amelia said. "That Magus's spells are pranked spells he created. Yet some bloke stole those and declare it the teachings of Merlin." She scoffs.
"B-B-But, the Great Merlin won't do such a thing!" Percy wined.
Amelia sighs as footsteps came behind them. "Oh, Kingsley. I see you decided to join the Association from the looks of it." Amelia said to the former Order member.
"Madam Bones? You're a Magus too?" Kingsley asked shock to see her doing Magecraft.
"Yes, oh while you're here." She grabs Percy while an inquisitor grabs Runcorn placing their hands on their back. "Would you mind taking these two to the holding cells, I need to report to Director Barthomeloi and Lord Greengrass."
Kingsley took a shock Percy as the inquisitor took Runcorn. "Of course, come along Percy. If you are willing to go then things will be easier for you," he said leading the ginger out of the room.
"Get your filthy hands off me!" Runcorn shouts as the inquisitor tightens his grip.
"Shut up, wizard." He said as he took him away.
Amelia sighs as her Jaguar familiar rubs her muzzle on her. "Things are going as plan, girl." She pets her.
Unknown
Avenger walks in the halls of Voldemort's new base of operations; she glares at the passing Death Eaters as they cower away from her intensive glares.
"let's get out of here." The Death Eater said.
"Let's go." She added.
Avenger smirks as the two left the area. "Looks like you're having fun without our master's supervision." A familiar voice to her said.
Avenger looks around her gritting her teeth, "Come on out, Foreigner of London."
A young man with sandy blond hair and blue eyes appeared. He wore a white suit and tailcoat, and black shoes. He held a glass of red wine in his hands as he sips it while looking at the Avenger. "What are you doing here?" she said growling at him.
"Me? Oh, I'm just checking up on things in the main timeline on our master's request." Foreigner said. "He was wondering why you are taking so long to complete your mission here?"
Avenger smirks. "Well things are difficult for the moment; Chaldea has already collected all the fragments of Voldemort from specific locations."
"Well this is a problem," Foreigner said as if it's not a big deal. "If I was to report to master that you lost those fragments then his plans will fall apart."
"Shut up, I already have one item and the original soul in my possession. I just need a distraction to get the other three items." Avenger said. "I have already told him that we are to attack Hogwarts, if Chaldea kills him then one thing if off the list."
Foreigner sips his wine. "So you need another distraction for you to retrieve the rest," he said looking at the sky. "Very well, I shall inform master you need a little help in your mission."
Avenger summons her black orbs. "Foreigner, if you dare say that I failed to master you better watch yourself." She threatens him.
Foreigner laughs. "Do not worry Avenger of the Gallows, I will say that this is all part of your plan and need of your assistance of a master." He said looking at her face relieved that he won't say that she failed. he opens a dimensional portal about to return to their master.
"Wait, Foreigner what of the other timelines?" Avenger asked. "What is their status?"
Foreigner of London turns to her. "Well, Rider was able to summon two Servants with the first one being a special case. They haven't made any moves as of late."
Foreigner moves on the next Anomaly "Ruler and Avenger has made their move but there's some interference with a Ruler Servant and her band of Rogue Servants,"
"Saber was able to manipulate the King and the heroes of his country to his will though he is struggling to keep the body of his in check," Foreigner said.
"Alter Ego, his status is unknown. Master is unable to get in contact with him for a while." Foreigner said.
"That leaves his Anomaly," Avenger said.
Foreigner nodded. "Yes, he is currently observing the three Anomalies."
"What of the masters? Do they know what we are really up to?" Avenger asked us both laugh.
"Please, they are clueless." Foreigner said. "They don't even know each other exist. Anyways Master is waiting for the report, hurry things up here." He said as he went through the portal.
Avenger nodded and left to meet up with Voldemort.
Chaldea Britain Outpost
Hermione woke up in the Medical bey of the Britain Outpost along with Ginny. Hermione turns to Ginny whose face is like she has seen a ghost. "Ginny, are you alright?" the Bushy haired girl asked the ginger.
Ginny looks at Hermione and smiles. "Hermione, I'm just fine, just fine. I'm great! I just learned that Ritsuka was able to summon Merlin out of all people." Her lips twitch.
Hermione nodded still a bit drowsy until it hits her in the head. "SO THAT'S NO A DREAM! THAT WAS THE ACTUAL MERLIN!" She said hyperventilating now as Ginny nodded.
The doors open to Nightingale and Neville in a green and black uniform that the male staff was wearing. as the two girls look at them. Nightingale went over to Hermione as she laid her back down. "Ms. Granger, if you don't stop hyperventilating then I'll have to sedate you." the Berserker said.
Hermione blinks and nods.
"Ginny, please calm down," Neville said checking her. "Berserker might sedate you as well to make you clam."
"R-Right, sorry Neville," Ginny said observing him working. "You're really good at this, Nev."
"Yeah, where did you know all this? It's like you're a doctor." Hermione added as Neville finished checking Ginny.
He turns to Hermione. "W-Well, after I woke up from fainting; looked around the Medical bey and most of the tools here are similar to the ones at the nurse's office," Neville said. "Ritsuka came in and saw me intrigued in this and offer me an apprenticeship with the Head of the Medical Department. Berserker." She looks over to the nurse as she places folders in the drawers.
"I didn't know that you wanted to be a doctor, Neville," Hermione said.
Neville blushed a bit. "W-Well, I was into the medicinal herbs in Herbology that I wanted to pursue a career of a Healer. Gran said I should follow what my parents did for a living to honor them, so I did so." He said. "That was until Ritsuka convinces me otherwise, now I can pursue a career in the Medical field at Chaldea under Berserker's tutelage." He looks over to Nightingale.
She looks at him. "Did Ritsuka really place Neville as your apprentice, Berserker?" Hermione asked.
"Indeed, master told me he has some raw talents with medicinal herbs and knowledge of some medical terms, I simply need to draw them out," Nightingale said. "In my opinion, Neville is a hard worker and a helpful assistant."
"That's was kind of him," Ginny said not surprised that he'll do that for him.
Neville looks down. "He is really a kind person; I can see why his Servants and staff admire him." he smiles.
"Speaking of Ritsuka, where is he?" Hermione asked.
Neville looks at Hermione. "Oh, he's with some government representatives right now. The Prime minster and some Association members too." He said. "I think they're going to interrogate the prisoners soon; I think it's not a good time to speak to him."
"But you can speak to me." A familiar voice said as the three looks over to the door.
"M-M-M-M-" Ginny's eyes widen at the man.
"Merlin… the actual Merlin, here in person," Hermione said as a smile crept up on her face.
"Indeed, I am Merlin. The great wizard that you all admire." Merlin announce.
Neville stood up and inclines his head. "I-It's an honor to meet you, sir." He said to the Grand Caster.
"Now, now there's no need to call me Sir or any formal names." Merlin waved his hand.
"What should we call you then?" Hermione asked. "I-If you pardon me,"
Merlin smiles at the three wizards. "Call me your big brother Merlin!" he announced with a cheeky smile.
Hermione, Ginny, and Neville blink at the Magus of Flowers, every wizard has dreamed of meeting Merlin in person expecting a wise old man, like Dumbledore. They never in a long shot think that Merlin is a young man who has a personality of a twenty-year-old.
Ginny just nodded at the Magus of Flowers as the others just stare at him. "S-Sure," she replied. she leans over to Neville and whispers. "(I can't believe we're talking to Merlin.)" she whispers before squealing.
"(I know!)" Neville joins in.
"Alrighty then, I was just dropping these off for you two," Merlin said taking out two orange female uniforms for them placing them on the beds. "Since you all are staying here and decided to join Chaldea temporarily, Fujimaru saw it that you should be accustom to the polices that every staff member follows."
"I personally like mine, but it's different in your cases," Neville said.
Ginny grabs the outfit and took it in. "I kind of like the design," she said.
Hermione took a closer look at the uniform front and back. "Same here, whoever made this must-have and eye in fashion."
"I believe it was the founder's personal designer's design," Merlin said trying to remember the name of the person who made these. "Eh who cares, feel free and look around the outpost to get a feel of what working for Chaldea is like, ask questions to the staff, talk to Servants, read on documents, whatever you feel just do it. Just don't go on touching things that seem dangerous." Merlin said as he walks off.
"I still can't believe he hit on me during the Christmas party," Hermione said getting off the bed.
"Wait, he hit on you?" Ginny and Neville said.
"Yeah,"
Ritsuka and Mashu were in his office with the Minister of the Mundane Government, Lucius, Kadoc, Koyanskaya, Gordolf, and the UN Representative of Britain. Charlotte was there serving tea to the guest.
The Prime Minister took a sip from his cup and looks down at it. "Darjeeling, you have some interesting taste Lord Fujimaru," he said to him.
"I heard from Lucius that both he and the first director of Chaldea used to have talks with each other drinking the same tea," Ritsuka said. "It's only natural to serve them to my important guests."
The UN Representative nodded. "I appreciate your thoughtfulness, Lord Fujimaru."
Lucius nodded. "This scene takes me back when I was with Marisbury."
Kadoc gave a light chuckle. "Yeah, the director back then strives to be an ordinary man. Everything is simple with him, that's what Kirschtaria said about him."
"What an interesting man, anyways Lord Fujimaru." the UN representative looks at the young director. "What are you going to do with the prisoners you've collected?"
Ritsuka looks at the Representative. "Interrogation, we have little information about Voldemort's past and Lucius only got some information, but it's not enough."
"I see, this wizard seems to be off the grid." The Minister said. "By the way, what are you going to do about the dementors at Azkaban?" he asked as Ritsuka pull out his laptop.
"I have someone who can get rid of those things," Ritsuka said as the screen showed a video of the prison island with Dementors flying around the building. Suddenly a loud cry of a female voice can be heard.
"LAAAAAAAAAA!" a pale light came inside the prison engulfing the dementors and anyone within the proximity of the strange light. Once the light faded all is left is just a barren rocky island with no trace of anything.
"So the island was destroyed," the Prime Minister said.
"Yes, if we left those things go freely then it'll cause trouble for us," Lucius said.
"I understand your logic," The Prime Minister said. "That was the plan if it's the British Government's has to do this alone." He said turning to Ritsuka.
"Lord Fujimaru, on the request of the Queen and the entire British government we granted you permission to use any means necessary to gain the information of this terrorist."
"As you wish," Ritsuka said getting up from his chair. "Goldolf, Koyanskaya, Lucius mind if you assist me?" he asked the three Chaldeans.
"Hmpf, of course, this matter is utmost important. I'll handle the young ones." Goldolf said as everyone looks at him. "W-What? Don't think of me as a pedophile, those young ones are spoiled to the core. They need to learn that they're not all-powerful by using a name to gain attention."
"As much I dislike Gordolf's way of words, he has a point," Lucius said. "Those boys are spoiled taken advantage of Charles's fame by being his friends, since Goldolf is raised in high society in the Association he is the candidate for that." The Animusphere said.
"I see your point Lord Animusphere." The Minister said. "Are you going to partake in the interrogation?"
Lucius shook his head. "I have somewhere to be, The Queen of the Clocktower requested me to meet her at the ministry."
"Overseeing the transition of power, am I right?" the UN representative said.
"Yes, they want a peaceful transition. The holy church is also there to oversee it."
"Then I will handle the Minister and the Aurors, I have a knack with older men," Koyanskaya said.
"Alright, then Kadoc will you join me?" Ritsuka asked the former Crypter.
"Nah, someone has to keep this place running while you're busy," Kadoc said.
Ritsuka looks down thinking who might help. "Holmes is already there waiting for us, Merlin will join us momentarily, then who will-"
The door opens to Charlemagne as he enters. "Forgive me for the intrusion, but I would like to lend some assistance in the interrogation," the King of the Franks said.
Ritsuka blinks at his grandfather as Mashu steps in. "Are you sure Charlie-san? Your son might hate you for joining up with Senpai."
" I can get James to spill out information along with Lily, I know my son," Charlie said.
"Okay, but that brat is there with them," Koyanskaya said. "You're sure about this?"
"Positive, I have a thing or two to say to them." The Saber said.
Ritsuka nodded. "Alright, we're all set." He said turning to Mashu. "Mashu, I want you out of the interrogation."
Mashu blinks at him. "W-Why?"
"It will put stress on your body and the baby." He said rubbing a now huge stomach. "I don't want that for both of you."
Mashu sighs understanding what her boyfriend means. "Alight Senpai," she said.
Ritsuka smiles at her. "I think mother wants to see you and the baby. She keeps on asking for you whenever I visit her."
James woke up in a white room alone in a simple bed. He got up looking around the small room. He spots a glass door and walks towards it only to slam right into it. "What the- where's the handle!" he said looking for something to open the door.
"Ha, you don't know what's a cell is these days." James looks against the glass door to see two white soldiers standing on each side of another glass door.
"What do you mean cells?" James questions them.
They look at each other and smirks. "You're in a prison cell under the Chaldean Britain Outpost." He said to him.
"Outpost?" he said then it hits him. "WHERE IS MY FAMILY AND MY-"
"James? You're awake!" the sound of his wife's voice caught him off guard.
"Lily? Where are you?" James asked.
"Right next to your cell, I can hear you from the wall." She said.
"Dad? You're here?" Charles asked. "Where are we!?" he said through the wall.
"We're in the Peverell mansion's dungeon ." James looks at the other side of the room to see Dumbledore standing in the cell right across from him.
"Headmaster, what are-" then he remembers they were on a mission to capture Harry when, "Oh Merlin, we got our asses beaten by Merlin." He said.
"That's right, you humans got what you deserve." A voice said as bare feet came from the other end of the hall.
The guards incline their heads for the incoming figure. "Lord Lancer," they said to the Lancer.
"Lancer?" James wonders as a feminine man with dark green hair and violet eyes stood before them.
Kingu glares at his little brother's father. "So, you're the sperm donor of my little brother." He said to him as he scoffs. "Pathetic, all of you! You are the lowest of the low humans I've ever seen!" he yelled.
"WHAT DOES THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN!" A screeching Molly yelled at the first son of Tiamat.
"Shut up you pumpkin bitch! Be grateful that little brother wants all of you alive!" Kingu shouts. "If it's up to me then I would kill each one of you for treating him like shit!" he yelled at them.
Charles got up to the door. "Then why are you here dark creature!" he demanded of the Lancer.
Kingu turns to Charles with deep hatred in his eyes. "The mistake…" Kingu walks up to his cell door and looks at the guards.
"Lord Lancer, if you're trying to harm the boy then we-"
"I want to see that mistake eye to eye." He said to the guards.
They nodded and moved away from an angered Kingu.
Kingu walks up to the cell door glaring at Charles. Charles looks at the Lancer that was emitting fear from his eyes. "You…you cause my little brother stress, the Saber that taught you lessons countless times warning you not to get in the way and yet you ignore the warnings." He said to him in a dark tone.
"Heh, why should I-"
"Shut. Up." His tone was darker. "Both mother and I listen to the conversations that little brother has disclosure to our on-staff therapist for the past years, the pain he went through because of his egg and sperm donor abandon in favor of you, a mistake." His eyes glowed with hatred towards the boy.
"Hey! HEY! GET AWAY FROM MY SON!" James exclaims as Kingu raised his arms summoning a chain that launches to a button. The button prevents any other cells to listen in the conversation.
"Well, I'm the Boy-Who-Lived, the-"
"I don't care if you're god himself," Kingu interrupts him. he turns to everyone. "Leave the room! NOW!"
"Lord Lancer, we-" Kingu glares at each of them as they scurry away to inform the head of security about Lancer going rouge."
"Now that we're alone, I can teach you a lesson myself." He said as he presses the button that opens his cell door.
Charles steps back from the Lancer that was walking towards him. "Y-Y-You c-c-c-can't-"
Kingu gave a sinister smile. "You know, I'm not like the other Servants that are contracted to little brother. If anything, I'm the one who takes action instead of a warning." He said as his hand forms a glowing spike.
Charles hits his back against the wall as his eyes were filled with fear. "This is going to scar you for the rest of your pathetic life!" Kingu laughs as he launches himself to Charles.
Charles closes his eyes as he felt someone is in front of him.
A loud clang of metal echoes throughout the Outpost. Kingu looks in front of him of what could block his attack. A Japanese blade the emits a myriad of color blocks his attack. There stood Ritsuka holding a katana with a gem at the hilt with magic circuits flowing through the gem to the blade.
"Gah! R-R-Ritsuka," the Lancer said in fear for his master's eyes is emitting anger towards him.
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