Chapter 217: A Second Escape After Careful Consideration
From late night to early morning, Aaron tossed and turned in bed and couldn't sleep.
Since he learned more advanced driving skills, those thick-faced and black-hearted ancestors made an exception and gave him a week's vacation.
Even Genes, the housekeeper who watched him grow up and was conscientious, did not raise any objections to this, and took care of him more wholeheartedly than usual.
All this can be described in four words: bitterness after sweetness.
After two years of classes and cram schools, Aaron Gaius finally got through it and enjoyed a real summer vacation.
But the good days came too suddenly, so suddenly that he felt a little unrealistic.
When he thought of his parents coming home soon, he immediately realized that this was definitely not bitterness after sweetness, but a doctor's last joke to a terminal cancer patient: Eat whatever you want!
Aaron was nervous, but he didn't show it on the surface. Instead, he pretended to be an excited thirteen-year-old child as much as possible.
He pretended for six consecutive days and thought he didn't reveal a flaw.
But now there are less than twelve hours left before Vicco and Lisanna return home, and he must make an important decision: run away from home.
Although the ancestor Weihet is not optimistic about this second escape, he is really unwilling not to give it a try.
Originally, he didn't want to do this, because it seems that this is what all heirs must experience, in other words, it is his fate that he cannot escape.
But the abnormality of the ancestors and the housekeeper in the past few days has made him feel a little fear in his heart for no reason, fear of the unknown.
He is not ready yet, so he can only try to escape first.
Huh!
Aaron looked at the six-thirty displayed on the alarm clock, took a few deep breaths in succession, and sat up from the bed.
"Abe, get up."
A cute white head poked out from the quilt, followed by two white paws and a pair of white wings with a little green.
"I have collected the original Garlon, Xi Ke, and Nat.
In addition to these, how much funds have you raised?"
Abe flew into the air and opened his pockets with two paws.
Clatter!
A rain of gold coins fell on the bedside, forming a small pile. It is roughly estimated that there should be more than 200 coins.
These are real gold coins, with a much higher cost-effectiveness than gold galleons. It can be said that with these wealth, they can live freely for a long time.
"Why is it so little?"
Aaron looked at the dragon cub in confusion, wondering if it had changed its nature.
Since he successfully escaped last time, the warehouse has been strictly guarded by Jins, and he has also cast a layer of magic to prevent them like thieves.
You can go in if you want to, and you can take things if you want, but he, the butler, must know.
They didn't bring much money when they came back from Hogwarts, and running away is inseparable from funds.
After careful consideration, Aaron simply gritted his teeth and stomped his feet, secretly took the key to the vault on a dark and windy night and hung it around Abe's neck.
Logically speaking, given the love of gold for dragons, it is impossible for them to stop with only two hundred coins. They will not stop until they have filled a small mountain.
Abe poked his claws with grievance, "If you take too much, it will be easy to be discovered, and the housekeeper will be very angry."
Aaron was immediately amused. He was sure that compared with the second escape, moving more gold coins was nothing.
"Forget it, this fund is much more sufficient than last year." Aaron said helplessly, and then looked at Abe with a serious face, "You also know my next plan, and I also understand that you will definitely follow me without giving up.
But the consequences this time may be a bit serious. Not only Jins, but also Vico and others will be very angry, so..."
"So the master decided not to take me?"
Abe was extremely excited, looking at Aaron with his bright eyes, eagerly hoping that he could give a positive answer, even if it was just a nod.
Aaron's mouth twitched slightly. He didn't expect that the dragon cubs he raised were so pessimistic about this action.
"Of course not." Aaron gave Abe a contemptuous look, "I mean you have to cooperate with me and hide the characteristics of your magical animal.
This time we don't have backpacks, no tents, nothing except funds. If you accidentally expose it, then there's no fun."
Abe nodded disappointedly. It seems that he must get on this broken boat that can sink at any time.
"Time is almost up, let's go down to eat!" Aaron said a little tired, "Remember, it's the same today as yesterday, you must not starve to death and reincarnate."
Abe scratched his head, a little at a loss.
It's not that he doesn't want to, but he has been letting himself go these days, and he is starving to death every day.
"Master, I really can't do it!
That's what I did yesterday!"
Aaron patted his forehead, looked at Abe's big eyes with tears, and waved his hand helplessly, "Whatever you want!"
One man and one dragon came to the restaurant. Genes was waiting for them with a smile on his face. Behind him was a house elf pushing a large dining cart.
"Master is very punctual. This is a good habit."
Aaron didn't want to listen to these nonsense. He yawned boredly, "When will my parents come back?"
"The head of the family said it will be in the afternoon."
"I know it will be in the afternoon, but can you be more specific?" Aaron said speechlessly. This is related to his plan to escape. How can he not ask clearly?
"If nothing goes wrong, around four o'clock."
"Is that so? There's still time. I have to go to Diagon Alley later."
Jin's heart skipped a beat, and he asked nervously, "Young Master, why are you going to Diagon Alley?"
"Tsk! I know what you're worried about, but I won't run away this time." Aaron glanced at him with disdain, and said confidently, "I'm going to prepare a gift for them. I haven't seen them for almost a year, so I have to show my filial piety!
You can follow me anytime and anywhere, so I can rest assured!"
Jin felt relieved and immediately ordered the house elf to serve the dishes.
Although I always felt that something was wrong, it was impossible for the young master to run away under the nose of his great magician!
As soon as the dishes were served, Abe jumped onto the dining table and pounced on a big elbow impatiently, gnawing on it while looking at other plates.
Except for the few dishes Aaron liked to eat, he didn't intend to waste the rest.
After all, after this meal, the next meal may not be so rich.
Aaron looked helplessly at his pet who was eating and drinking. While eating, he also felt a headache.
With Abe's appetite, if he wanted to eat well, he would have to spend a gold coin for a meal.
This time he was away from home for a month, and his food expenses accounted for half of the budget.
In addition, there were countless places to spend money. The remaining half of the gold coins for food, clothing, housing and transportation were probably barely enough.
After breakfast, Aaron carried Abe and arrived at the shop in Diagon Alley through the Floo powder.
Naturally, Genes followed closely, and he was confident that he would not fall in the same place twice.
Aaron pretended to stroll on the street, but his eyes were choosing the right route.
"Uncle Genes, Hogwarts will have a divination class this semester, so I need prophecy books and corresponding magic tools."
"I understand." Genes smiled and nodded, "See the Future through the Mist", it's on your book list, and I will also prepare a beautiful crystal ball for you.
In addition to the divination class, there are also "Monster Book of Monsters", "Intermediate Transfiguration", "Standard Spells Level 3" and so on.
Master, you can rest assured that I have prepared these things a long time ago."
"That's good." Aaron said with satisfaction, and he felt a little relieved.
Those ancestors were very tight-lipped. Once it involved the secrets he wanted to know, they all looked at him with gloating eyes, but kept their mouths shut, which made him panic.
But Genes was easier to fool. Since he prepared the textbooks for the next semester in advance, it meant that the secrets he was about to come into contact with would not be very dangerous.
Although it might be full of malice, at least he could come back to class safely, which was very good news.
"By the way, the Gaius family has produced many talents over the past thousands of years. Isn't there anyone who is proficient in divination?"
"This..." Jins thought for a while, "I can only tell you that there is such a person, and his prediction accuracy is as high as 99%.
But the details... I signed a contract, but you will know soon."
Aaron:......
Why is it a contract again?
It's really a universal, perfunctory but impeccable reason.
Aaron thought of the good news he had just received, suppressed his anger, and continued to move forward until he saw a towering white building.
"Gringotts?" Genes raised his eyebrows. "Master, forgive me for being blunt, but you don't need to spend a lot of money to prepare gifts for the master and his wife.
A book, a bouquet of flowers, or a piece of clothing will do. The most important thing is that the Gaius family really has everything, especially... money."
"I know, but this is my own business.
It's more meaningful to use my own money to buy a more precious gift for my parents." Aaron weighed his pockets and winked at Abe while walking towards Gringotts.
Abe nodded solemnly, his eyes full of determination.
The moment Aaron and Genes stepped over the threshold of Gringotts, it jumped out of Aaron's arms and ran straight to a deep alley, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
"Abe." Aaron shouted anxiously and followed closely.
"Oh, no.
Wait, Master."
Jinns followed immediately. He was really anxious because the alley that Abe jumped into was called Knockturn Alley, and at least eight out of ten people were dark wizards.
There are some desperate criminals among them, and they may not give face to the Gaius family.
With the current strength of the young master, he can barely protect himself, and there are two guardians following him in secret, so it should be safe.
But it is better to be safe than sorry!
If the young master is injured, it will be all his responsibility. Will he have a good time when the master and his wife come back?
No, I must teach Abe a profound lesson after I go back, at least starve him for three days.
He didn't run away early or late, but had to wait until the door of Gringotts and the entrance to Knockturn Alley to run.
And young master, you have opened a store in Diagon Alley for several years, don't you know how dangerous Knockturn Alley is?
Thinking of this, Jins suddenly realized something, and his steps slowed down unconsciously, and his face was particularly wonderful.
Watfa... The young master will not run away again?