AN: The story is halfway to the end. When this story is done, I have another idea where Harry owns his Lostbelt with the Hogwarts founders as his Servants.

Ch 63 His Crimes

Ritsuka was playing with his son in his arms. He wiggles his finger to him as Romani grabs it with his tiny hands. "GAH!" The infant giggles.

Ritsuka chuckles lightly at his son's playfulness. Mashu came out of the bathroom in fresh clothing. "How is he?" Mashu asked.

Ritsuka smiles adjusting Romani in his arms to his lap. "He's doing fine, he just being playful as always." He said looking at his son who was reaching out to Mashu.

Romani whines wanting to be with his mother now. Mashu smiles walking towards him taking her son of Ritsuka's lap. "Whose mommy's little boy, you are." She coos at her son.

Romani blinks at her then went into a fit of giggles. He claps his hands together enjoying his mother's company.

Ritsuka smiles at his son and girlfriend interacting with each other. Ritsuka turns his head to the door to be opened by Kingu and Tiamat. "Kingu, mother," Ritsuka greets them both.

"Laaa," Tiamat sang only to be distracted by the sounds of a baby giggling. "AAAAHHHH!" the Primordial Goddess rushes over to meet her grandson.

"Little brother, I'm-"

"Kingu, I understand what you were feeling," Ritsuka said placing his hands on his shoulder. "But next time, control your anger towards people Kingu."

The Lancer nodded. "Yes, I understand."

Mashu was bouncing Romani in her arms. She turns to Tiamat who was adored by the sight of Romani. "Hello Tiamat-san, I take it you want to see Romani-kun?"

"Aaaahhh," The Beast said.

Romani turns his tiny head to the Beast Servant never seeing her before. Tiamat gave a wide smile to him; Romani blinks a few times then burst into tears at the sight of her. Mashu bounces him in her arms trying to smooth his fears. "Sssshhh, it's okay, it's okay Romani-kun. It's just Tiamat-san. See she just wants to meet you." Mashu turns him around for the child to get a better look at the Goddess.

Romani sniffs before looking at his grandmother who smiles his way. After he calms down, he blinks at her unsure what to think. "Laaa!" Tiamat sang a note with open arms to him.

"Romani, say hello to Tiamat-san," Mashu said to her son.

Romani looks back at his mother then at the Beast. He threw a fit of giggles towards the Primordial Goddess clapping his hands together. "GAH!" he babbles to her.

Tiamat smiles taking the newborn from Mashu's arms and into hers. "LAAA!" Tiamat sang twirling around Romani as he giggles at the fun he was having.

"Uh, Tiamat-san careful with him," Mashu said ready to catch her son.

Ritsuka and Kingu watch their mother and Mashu having fun with Romani. "I have to admit Little Brother, my nephew is kind of cute." Kingu smiles.

Ritsuka looks at his Servant. "Kingu, I never knew that you have a soft spot for a baby."

Kingu eyed his little brother. "Well, if it's something you made with that girl I'm fine with it," He hissed.

Ritsuka laughs looking at Tiamat who's walking towards him. "AHH," she sang handing Romani to her eldest son's arms.

"M-Mother, wait! I-I can't-" Kingu carefully holds the infant in his arms. Romani stares at his Uncle and giggles. "Hi," Kingu said nervously at the child.

"GAH!" Romani reaches out to him wanting to play with his uncle.

"Uh, what is he doing?" Kingu asked looking at Ritsuka.

Ritsuka smiles. "I think he wants to play with you, brother."

Kingu looks at him with wide eyes. "P-Play with me? I don't know the first thing on playing with a child!" he exclaims.

Romani blinks at his uncle before tears came down his face. Kingu noticed his nephew wailing in his arms. "Uh, R-Ritsuka! He's crying!" Kingu panics.

Ritsuka went over to the Lancer and took his son off his hands. "What's the matter, buddy?" Ritsuka coos bouncing the newborn in his arms. He then heard grumbling in his stomach instantly know why he's upset. "You must be hungry then," Ritsuka said looking at Mashu.

"Hai," Mashu took Romani off from Ritsuka and went over to the bed to breastfeed her son. "Alright Romani, lunchtime." She said to the baby.

Romani latches on to her and receiving the nutrients from her. "That's it, good boy," Mashu said.

The doors open to Merlin with a bright look plastered on his face. "Merlin, what brings you here? I thought you are at the Ministry right now." Ritsuka asked.

Merlin just smiles. "I just return after serving the criminals their respective punishment." He said.

"Oh? Do you care to share?" Ritsuka asked.

"Of course master, well for starters…"

Flashback

Arthur watches Lancelot, Galahad, Jack, and his master rushes to get back to the Outpost. "So the time has finally come," Agravain said.

"Yes, I wonder though if the infant's a boy or a girl," Arthur added.

"Whatever the gender is, it can count on me to teach somethings I know!" Mordred exclaims.

Bedivere sighs at the Knight of Treachery. "Saber, master, and Lady Mashu would have a heart attack if you start teaching the infant the things you know."

"Ah shut up, it's never too late to start training the little brat." Mordred smiles underneath her helmet.

"Um…" They all turn around to see a stunned Remus, Sirius, James, and Lily. "Who was that?" Remus asked.

"More importantly why did she call my son daddy?" James asked.

Lily gasps. "Did he got…(What word again?)…Ah! Laid?"

A chuckle came out from the Knights of the Roundtable. "No, that's how Assassin calls her master. If the master's female then it's mommy and if they're male like master then it's daddy," Gawain explains.

"Excellent explanation Sir Knight." They all turn to the side where Zelretch was leaning on the wall.

"Zelretch, what a surprise. We're just talking about you with master a few moments ago." Bedivere said.

"Am I always a surprise Sir Bedivere." The Dead Apostle said before turning to his apprentice's parents. "Well, this is the first time I speak to my apprentice's family alone without interference from that old man and brat."

"Um, yes," James said not sure what to say to him.

"You knights should go." He said as they look at each other. "Don't worry I won't do anything to them."

"Very well Zelretch," Arthur said walking off the area along with the remaining Knights of the Roundtable.

"Now that we're alone is there any question you want to ask me?" Zelretch asked.

"Huh?"

"Oh come on, I know those look written on your faces," Zelretch said.

James and Lily look at each other before asking the Dead Apostle their question. "What did Assassin mean by Mashu in labor?"

"Oh that's simple, Mashu is pregnant with Ritsuka's child. Which also means your grandchild." Zelretch smirks.

"G-Gran-Child?" James stammers.

"Ritsuka's going to be a father?" Lily said filled with shock.

"Yep, he and Mashu are more responsible then I am when raising a kid." The Dead Apostle said. "Take the Second Lostbelt Scandinavia for an example. That village was filled with kids and teenagers."

"Scandinavia? We never heard of that happening in that country." Sirius said.

Remus was about to add something to the Animagus's statement when that strange word replays in his mind. "What is a Lostbelt?" the werewolf asked.

"Ah, the million-dollar question was finally asked." Zelretch sang.

"So what is it?" Sirius asked getting interested in this topic.

"To keep it short the Lostbelts are alternate timelines that were not supposed to exist. Each Lostbelt has a master with their own Servants that are contracted with to run them." The Dead Apostle said.

"Let's say if a catastrophic event took place in a specific area of human history takes place it will continue to thrive creating many possibilities such as culture, civilization, mysteries, history, or extinction of an entire race. Those are Lostbelts." He continued.

"That sounds horrible," Lily said.

"Not true for the people living in those Lostbelts," Zelretch added. "I'm sure Ritsuka would explain or show it during the beginning of the Third Task."

"There are other masters other then Ritsuka?" Remus asked. "I thought he's the last one?"

"Ah yes, the Crypters," Zelretch said. "I won't say much just they are originally masters of Chaldea until Ritsuka stops them."

"But-"

"Would you look at the time, it's time for your sentencing." The Dead Apostle walks back inside the courtroom leaving them behind.

"Well that was vague," James said.

"Yes, but I do wonder about Ritsuka's goals are," Lily said.

Inside the courtroom Dumbledore, Moody, Fudge, Molly, Arthur, James, Lily, Charles, and his friends stood before Lorelei and the two judges.

Charles sneers at the traitors in the room to the Wizarding World. They all saw him and ignore him. Lorelei stood up from her seat. "People of the courtroom the convicts before us are guilty of interfering with Chaldea's investigation granted by the British Government and United Nations to preserve humanity's future and abusing the power they have given."

"As such we see the appropriate punishment is the convicts to strip any position they once held," Lorelei said.

"WHAT! YOU CAN'T JUST DO THAT!" Fudge exclaims.

"I just did," Lorelei said.

"For Cornelius Fudge, you have been sentenced to be imprisoned within the Mage's Association's prison where you'll spend the remainder of your life," Lorelei said.

"NO! I WILL NOT BE IN THE HANDS OF MUG-" Hishiri places her wrappings around his mouth preventing him to speak further.

"Alastor Moody you have shown that you have a mental defect," Lorelei stated. "We have decided to place you to a mental hospital where you'll get treatment for your condition."

"This is absurd! I'm not insane!" Moody exclaims.

"My point taken. Now Albus Dumbledore, Molly, and Arthur Weasley you showed that you have abused your positions and magic therefor your punishment will be serving the Mage's Association as servants." Lorelei said. "Not before you meet someone."

Molly was protesting but can't due to the wrappings around her mouth.

"You can't just do that! We have rights!" Arthur exclaims.

"Yes, is there a lesser punishment to be held? If not I suggest you drop the charges and give us another-"

"Not a chance." Lorelei laughs. "Besides you'll be not using your magic to do them. Take him to Caster."

Enforcers came behind Dumbledore and the Order members and took them away. They left James, Lily, Charles, and his friends behind. "Now Charles Sirius Potter, Ronald Weasley, Seamus Finnigan, and Colin Creevey you all have been charged for trespassing on government grounds therefor your punishment is being expelled from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and place in a correctional facility for young youths under the age of eighteen.

"WHAT! WE'RE JUST KIDS!" Seamus exclaims.

"YEAH! WE DON'T KNOW BETTER!" Colin added.

Gawain handed a file over to Lorelei. She took it and reads what in it. "Are you sure about that?" she questioned.

"YEAH, WE'RE JUST KIDS!" Charles supports Colin and Seamus's claim. "Besides I'm a hero to the Wizarding World!"

"Kids who have the responsibility to do their schoolwork, not bullying the freshman because they're in a different house," Amelia said.

"But they're Slytherin! They're evil!" Ron stated.

"Just because they're Slytherin doesn't mean they're evil," Gawain said.

"Lady Bones, Lord Greengrass, Lady Barthomeloi may I suggest something to the court?" Zelretch steps up to the center.

"What is it Zelretch?" Lorelei asked the Dead Apostle.

"Charles Potter says that he is a hero to the Wizarding World. The one who defeated the Dark Lord Voldemort." Zelretch said.

"So you finally understand me vam-"

"I'm not finished." The Dead Apostle said to him. he turns back to face the court. "However he does not know the real meaning of being a hero. My apprentice is what people said to be a hero of the world, the chosen Champion. I suggest that we show him what Ritsuka Fujimaru face when he was saving humanity."

"I see, the Lostbelts," Amelia said remembering the reports.

"Yes, the second operation to save Humanity dubbed Cosmos in the Lostbelt." Zelretch smiles.

Lorelei nodded. "Anyone who opposed this decision says aye!"

No one raised or speak up, "For anyone who supports this decision say aye!"

"AYE!" Everyone in the crowd agrees.

"Very well, in addition to your punishment you'll attend the Third Task and witness what your brother sacrifices to save this world," Lorelei stated.

"WHAT! Why do I have to watch some lame tasks that he did! I bet it's just him using dark magic!" Charles scoffs as his friends agree.

Lorelei shook her head. "How sad, moving forward James and Lily Potter the court found you two innocent however that does not excuse you of trespassing on government property."

"We know that your honor," James said.

"We accept any punishment you bestow upon us," Lily added.

Lorelei nodded seeing the remorse in their eyes. "Very well, your punishment is to watch the pain and suffering that Ritsuka Fujimaru went through the Lostbelt. After that, you'll be transferred to the Mage's Association to be imprisoned for seven years."

"We accept your punishment." James inclines his head before being escorted out by enforcers along with Lily.

Hishiri pushed Dumbledore and the rest of the Order members inside a barren room with just one light source from a lantern.

"What is this place?" Dumbledore asked.

"I don't know, I never been here before," Arthur said.

"I've been here it's a solitary confinement space for integrating Death Eaters for knowledge," Moody said.

"Indeed Mr. Moody," A familiar voice said cause shivers down Moody's spine.

"N-N-No, W-Why him…" Moody said frighten of the voice.

"Moody, why are you scared? Do you know this man?" Arthur asked never seen Mad-eye Moody so scared before.

Dumbledore shares the same look in his eyes hearing that voice when the raid of Chaldea took place. He didn't actually know what happens during that time but something told him that this man brought fear in those he left behind.

"Headmaster? What is it?" Molly asked.

Suddenly in the middle of the room pink flowers circle around them, revealing Merlin standing in the center. He smirks at them as he walks forward to them. "What are you doing here Caster?" Dumbledore asked the Magus.

"A-Albus, t-that's-"

"Oh quit your babbling faker." Merlin raises his staff to the side and summons three magic orbs. He launches to the Moody impacting his body revealing to be Bartley Crouch Jr.

Dumbledore stares in shock at the man who was in Moody's place. "Bartley Crouch Jr.! How are you alive, the dementors should have killed you!" Arthur exclaims.

"F-FORGET ABOUT THAT! W-WE NEED TO GET OUT OF HERE!" Bartley said in a panic. "H-HE IS-"

Merlin took out his sword and throws it in the imposter's chest. "GAH!" Bartley fell on his knees as the life in his body started to fade away. After a few minutes his body slams on the cold stone floor lifeless.

Molly shrieks in horror at the sudden event. Arthur throws up on the floor never seeing blood before. Dumbledore turns his head swiftly to the Magus of Flowers recalling his sword back to him. "That takes care of him." Merlin looks at the three Wizards before him. "Now for you three."

"Why did you kill him! He should be in trial for his crimes!" Dumbledore exclaims.

"Indeed he should, however, he already did and the Association declares him to be killed." Merlin smiles.

"Monster, you're a monster!" Dumbledore points his finger at him.

"Monster? Is that how you speak to your founder?" Merlin questioned.

Molly turns to him in a rage. "Founder? YOU'RE NO FOUNDER OF OURS-GAH!" Molly was held by the neck in the Magus's hand.

"Do be quiet you banshee," Merlin said darkly. "I have a headache because of you ."

"L-Let…me…go!" Molly struggles to get free of his grip.

"Ah, but your punishment isn't given yet," Merlin smirks. "Now I think your voice will be taken from you and your core." He raised his staff as it glows pink.

"S-S-Stop! Stop this ri…." Molly gasps instead of words. Her mouth opens wide as a white stream came out and into his staff. Then he releases back to her in a magic orb that causes her to fell on the ground.

"There, no more hollering from you." Merlin smiles before turning to Arthur.

Molly stood up trying to speak suddenly no words came out. she looks up in fear of this man who took her freedom to speak.

"Arthur Weasley, a blind follower to the old goat," Merlin said. "Though you were doubting his decision your punishment is a simple one." A magic orb appears before him as he looks at Arthur.

Arthur steps back from Merlin. "W-What are you going to do with me?"

"Easy," Merlin releases the orb impacting his body.

Arthur felt his magic disappearing from his body. He collapses on the ground staring at Merlin. "W-What happen to me?" Arthur gasps.

The Magus turns to Dumbledore trying to get free from his cuffs. "Give up Dumbledore, you are defeated. Your allies are either dead or betrayed you, your plans have backfired, you have nothing."

Dumbledore gritted his teeth at this man before him. "Who are you to judge what I do!" Dumbledore exclaims. "I have done things that are worthy of Lord Merlin's approval!"

"Merlin's approval?" Merlin questioned. "My, the things you do aren't what I would have done." He said twirling his staff.

"What do you mean?" Dumbledore asked.

Merlin smirks, "You met little Gray and other Servants. You are informed that we Servants are Heroes of the past." Merlin said. "I will let you guess who I am,"

Dumbledore blinks at Merlin who smirks at him. "What are you playing, Caster?"

"Oh it's nothing just a little hobby of mine when playing tricks on your kind Dumbledore," Merlin said. "After all, I'm the one who helped to create this world."

"Creating this world? Dumbledore questioned. "What do you mean by-"

Molly was gasping trying to say his name after figuring it out. Merlin smirks at her. "It seems that you have a brain after all Molly." He said. "Too bad you can't say a thing."

Dumbledore stares at Molly who was frantically waving her hands in the air. He thinks of the words spoken to him by this man.

Arthur was too thinking what his name is then suddenly it hit him. he shot up and look at him with a scared look on his face. "No…NO! YOU CAN'T BE HIM! HE DIED LONG AGO!" Arthur exclaims.

"Well, that's one down. One more to go." Merlin said.

Dumbledore looks over to Arthur. "Dumbledore, he is-"

It hit him instantly when Arthur points at himself. His name Arthur Weasley, named after King Arthur. "That cannot be…" he looks at Merlin who just smiles at them.

"It can't be…It can't…surely YOU'RE JOKING WITH US!" Dumbledore exclaims. "WHY…WHY WOULD YOU ALLY YOURSELF WITH HIM OUT OF ALL PEOPLE!"

"Bingo bongo! You finally know my true name!" Merlin said.

"Why Great Merlin! You betrayed us! Your followers, the ones who study your light magic!" Dumbledore proclaims. "You betray the very people you taught!"

"Ah yes, those light magic bullshit," Merlin said. They all pause after hearing that word about his teachings.

"Why are you disgracing your work, your teachings?" Arthur demanded of the Magus.

"Don't you care about the people who carry on your work!?" Dumbledore asked desperately. "I have worked to keep your teachings alive, pass it down to generation! I am the representation of light, the destroyer of darkness!"

"The representation of light? The Destroyer of Darkness?" Merlin laughs at him. "Don't tell me those things when you wrote to Grindelwald that you want to expose wizards to the mundane community and treat them as slaves."

"That was a long time ago-"

"You said that after you cohorts him into following your dreams," Merlin said as Dumbledore trembles. "You change your mind after you, your brother, and Grindelwald have a little duel! You decided to change after your spell killed your sister, Ariana Dumbledore."

"Shut up," Dumbledore said trembling.

Merlin was getting into it when Dumbledore held onto his head trying to stop the memories of that night coming back. "Grindelwald cast the killing curse at you only to misdirected to your sister screaming for everyone to stop! If you asked me, it's your fault that Gellert Grindelwald was the feared dark lord by the Wizard community, Holy Church, and the Mage's Association. You caused him to fall into darkness."

"STOP IT!" Dumbledore screams and burst into tears. "It…it was an accident." He sobs

"An accident you could have prevented by directing to a clear area," Merlin said. "Now that your crimes have been revealed and recorded your punishment is to have your magical core destroyed."

Dumbledore shot up at him. "N-No, you can't! it's not right!"

"It doesn't matter if it's right or wrong. It's like you say, 'its for the Greater Good'," Merlin said raising his staff as a beam of light travels down to Dumbledore's chest.

Dumbledore screams in pain feeling his magical core being destroyed piece by piece. Dumbledore fell on the cold hard floor stripped from his magic. He looks at Molly and Arthur standing in shock at what happened.

"Headmaster…why?" Arthur asked losing all faith in him.

"I-it was out of my control." Dumbledore sobs.

"Indeed," Merlin said as the doors opened to enforcers to take them away to their cells.

End of Flashback

"W-Wow, so that's why you went back to Chaldea for a short while," Ritsuka said. "It's for getting the information you need."

"Yep, I have the recording of the confrontation be delivered to the press, so everyone knows Dumbledore's secret," Merlin said.

Ritsuka sighs. "I can see the papers tomorrow."

"I can look into the future if you want Fujimaru." The Caster suggested.

"Nah, I want to see it when it comes out," Ritsuka said before diverting his attention to his son's laughter. "Anyways is that all you want to tell me?"

Merlin shook his head. "No, there's one more. There's going to be a baby shower tomorrow hosted by everyone for little Romani."

"Really?" Ritsuka asked surprised that everyone would go such lengths.

"Yes, I happen to have a little present for the little one," Merlin said. "But, it has to wait until tomorrow to give it."

Ritsuka nodded. "Senpai, Romani wants to spend time with you some more," Mashu called out for him.

"You should go spend time with your family Fujimaru," Merlin said. "It's rare to have this time when things are going to get harder further on."

Ritsuka nodded. "I will, and Merlin. Thank you for being beside me."

Merlin inclines his head. "Of course my master. After all your story is an interesting tale to see."

Ritsuka chuckles before heading to play with his son.

AN: How do you like it? After Proto Merlin came out today I was thinking which Caster you want to see the next book. Castoria or Proto Merlin? Please leave a review.