Mastering Lightning from Hogwarts

"But…" Anduin looked at Newt with some uncertainty, "Wasn't that young Thunderbird already transported away? It's likely no longer within the UK. If we want to find it, wouldn't we have to go to Europe?"

"And it's been so long, we can't even be sure if that young Thunderbird has been resold. What if the Silver Spears have already sold the Thunderbird to another continent?"

Anduin had no objections to dealing with the Silver Spears, but putting in so much effort for something with no guaranteed result felt like a waste of time.

"You've considered things very thoroughly," Newt acknowledged with a nod, but immediately explained to Anduin, "However, you're unaware that the Silver Spears organization doesn't just hunt and smuggle magical creatures for monetary gain."

"They actually have other purposes, especially for those with precious bloodlines and rare, powerful magical creatures. I can assure you that the Silver Spears won't just sell them off casually. Moreover, that Thunderbird is definitely still in their hands, and the Silver Spears will carefully raise it, waiting for it to fully mature."

"Other purposes?" Anduin looked at Newt in surprise. Could this organization have other unknown secrets?

However, he remembered that when fighting the Silver Spear codenamed Thunderbird, the guy had let slip a word, seemingly revealing that this organization had other intentions for hunting magical creatures.

"Indeed," Newt nodded. "I don't have complete details, and it's not convenient to tell you explicitly now, but this is the judgment of the Order of Merlin. If you can join the Order of Merlin one day, we will explain it to you in detail."

"The Order of Merlin? Do you mean members who have received the Order of Merlin medal?" Anduin knew about this. The Order of Merlin medal could be considered the highest honor in the magical world. Minister Bagnold even prepared to use a Third Class Order of Merlin medal to encourage him to strive for an award at the International Alchemical Conference.

"Yes, and no," Newt nodded, then shook his head decisively. "The Order of Merlin medal is an honor, symbolizing the awarded wizard's contribution to the magical world."

"Generally, any individual who 'contributes to our knowledge base or entertainment industry' has the opportunity to receive a Third Class medal. The Second Class medal is used to commend those who have 'achieved or strived beyond the ordinary'. The First Class medal requires magical 'outstanding bravery or prominent achievements'. This is a very high affirmation."

"However, these medals only represent honor, while the Order of Merlin actually exists. Although members of the Order have basically been awarded medals, it doesn't mean that a wizard with the Order of Merlin medal is a member of the Order."

Newt told Anduin a great deal about the complex concept of the Order of Merlin, but fortunately, Anduin understood it.

"You mean, those who have medals are not necessarily members of the Order, but members of the Order have basically been awarded medals, right? Then are you a member of the Order of Merlin?"

This was the first time Anduin had heard that the so-called Order of Merlin actually existed. He had always thought it was an award created specifically to commemorate Merlin.

"Indeed. I, Dumbledore, including Minister Bagnold and Amelia, whom you know, are all members of the Order. The purpose of the Order is to maintain the peaceful coexistence of wizards and Muggles, and reduce conflict and contradictions," Newt explained with a smile.

"Theoretically, such a group should be a secret organization, right? Is it really okay for you to say it like this and reveal the members to me?" Anduin felt that Newt had told him a bit too much.

"Hehe, not every group is a secret organization. The Order of Merlin is not as mysterious as you think. Many high-level figures in the wizarding world know of its existence, but we rarely show ourselves in front of the public."

"Moreover, there are various voices in the wizarding world regarding the attitude towards Muggles. We only represent one of them. Some can't wait to package us as a mysterious organization," Newt said with a slight curl of his lips, carrying a hint of sarcasm.

So that's how it is. In other words, this is still a high-end organization. Ordinary wizards may not even be qualified to know about it. How does it sound more like a 'club for rich and powerful peace-loving people'? By the way, do you really work after joining this kind of organization? And you haven't told me why you're telling me this.

Anduin looked at Newt with some confusion.

"As for why I'm telling you so much…" Newt put away that sarcastic face and looked at Anduin steadily, "There are two reasons. First, the Order has been observing you for a long time. Although I don't know you well, Headmaster Dumbledore and Minister Bagnold have a high opinion of you, and I am willing to trust their judgment."

"Although I haven't asked for your opinion yet, the Order has already listed you as a candidate for membership. Perhaps when you obtain your first Order of Merlin medal, someone will extend an invitation to you."

"Me?" Anduin looked at Newt in surprise.

No way, this organization of yours sounds like it's going to save the world, but what does that have to do with me? Why do you have to drag me in? I just want to make a fortune quietly, don't put any inexplicable lofty ideals on me!

Is it because the image I usually maintain is too positive, causing you to misunderstand something?

I knew I should have revealed some flaws when doing bad things, so I wouldn't be drafted by you.

However, Anduin thought about it the other way around. If these guys knew what I was doing behind the scenes, I would probably be sent to Azkaban with the charge of being a perverted scientist.

Moreover, Newt meant that this Order has been observing me all along? Could it be Dumbledore? As expected, old people are cunning. That old guy is probably hiding in some corner peeking at him.

Thinking of this, Anduin couldn't help but shiver, but Newt didn't notice his expression at this time, and continued to speak on his own.

"Indeed, your performance has always shown that you are a young man with a sense of justice and a firm will. At the same time, you are Muggle-born, the best candidate to inherit the ideals of the Order of Merlin. I believe that in the near future, you can carry forward the Order of Merlin's ideals," Newt made a very high evaluation of Anduin, praising him without stint.