Chapter 51: Compromise

Lucius's expression changed again.

On the day Gulingge had the incident, he was indeed in Diagon Alley, and he had also been to Gulingge.

"That proves nothing; that day I was accompanying my son to buy newborn supplies," Lucius said, taking a deep breath.

"Is that so? You dare say you have absolutely no connection to that Gulingge incident?"

Dali stared at Lucius and asked.

"No connection."

Lucius flatly denied.

Dali slightly squinted.

"Indeed, the mental resistance is relatively high; at my current stage, the Extraordinary Ability hardly affects a wizard like Lucius. Perhaps if I went all out it would have some impact, but it wouldn't be appropriate here."

Dali withdrew his gaze and did not continue to press Lucius.

"Professor Dengbulido, I've finished asking,"

Dali said simply.

By this point, the fight on the train had become insignificant, and the development of events had already been steered by Dali in another direction.

It was that someone intended to persecute Harry Potter.

"Dengbulido, this kid is utter nonsense; I lodge a protest."

At this moment Lucius had also mostly caught on, his expression darkening as he shouted,

"Lucius, although what Dali said involves a lot of subjective judgment, we cannot completely rule out this possibility,"

"I have already recorded the earlier conversation between Dali and Draco; if needed later, I will let the members of the school board see it. Also, perhaps a copy could be given to the Ministry of Magic,"

Dengbulido, with a calm expression, looked at Lucius and said,

Lucius's face looked rather unpleasant.

After all, his background was not clean, and not long ago the Gulingge invasion incident and the attack on Harry Potter had just occurred; at this moment he could not draw others' attention onto himself.

"It's just kids fighting; there's no need for this,"

Lucius's tone softened considerably.

"If you are determined to expel Dali, then Dali's defense must certainly be shown to those people of the school board," Professor Dengbulido said.

"Dad."

Ma Er Fu tried to say something, but Lucius stopped him with a glance.

He didn't dare let his son continue babbling; the previous remarks had already caused him considerable trouble.

"We can discuss Dali's matter further. I'm not set on expelling him; those earlier words were just to scare him," Lucius forced a smile.

"Then, Dali, what do you think?"

Dengbulido looked toward Dali.

"If the school wants to punish me, I have no objection, but I think, since Ma Er Fu instigated this, his punishment should be heavier than mine,"

"Otherwise, I would gladly continue to defend myself,"

"For example, go and explain face‑to‑face to the wizards of the school board,"

Dali said.

Lucius glared fiercely at Dali.

He had originally thought that even if he couldn't expel Dali, he would still give Dali sufficient punishment, but he didn't expect the kid to block that path outright.

"I understand."

Dengbulido nodded.

"Alright, Dali, the three of you may go back first,"

After speaking, Dengbulido glanced at Lucius.

"You have no objection, do you?"

Lucius pressed his lips together, glared at Dali and the other two, and shook his head.

"No objection."

"Alright, you may return,"

Dengbulido waved his hand, indicating that the three Dalis could leave.

"Thank you, Professor Dengbulido, and Professor McGonagall,"

The three Dalis said their farewells and left Dengbulido's office.

"Dali, you really are amazing,"

"You didn't see Ma Er Fu's expression; it was literally longer than a donkey's face,"

"I truly can't believe that a few of your words settled the expulsion situation,"

In the corridor, Luoen said excitedly,

"I didn't see it coming; Dali, you have such abilities, I have to say, it's truly spectacular,"

Harry was also very excited.

They had originally thought this would cost a lot, and he had even prepared to be expelled together with Dali, but they didn't expect such a reversal in the end.

"It wasn't our fault to begin with; I merely stated the facts,"

Dali said calmly.

"That's not just stating facts; the way you left Ma Er Fu and his father speechless was simply amazing,"

"If I hadn't witnessed all this with my own eyes, I certainly wouldn't have believed it,"

Luoen continued.

"But Dali, why didn't you keep demanding that Professor Dengbulido investigate Ma Er Fu's family? I feel there's definitely something wrong with them,"

「I remember my dad telling me before that the Ma Er Fu family had been associated with the mysterious people, but only after the mysterious people fell did they change their façade. 」

Harry also looked at Dali with curiosity.

In their opinion, this is indeed a good opportunity; perhaps we can find out more details.

「It's useless, you're thinking too simply. 」

Dali shook his head.

「Since the Ma Er Fu family is associated with the mysterious people and has managed to survive to this day, they are certainly not simple. Rely On my few words, it will basically not affect them much; at most it will bring some trouble only. 」

Luoen and Harry looked thoughtful; they actually are not very able Understanding Dali said.

In their opinion, bad people should be punished.

However, even if they didn't understand, they also Lack say anything else.

Dali is so amazing, he Belief can't continue investigating; that probably really can't be done.

「Unfortunately. 」

Harry sighed.

「Whatever happened at Aunt's house will eventually come to light; don't think too much about it. 」

Dali patted Harry's shoulder, comforting him.

After returning to the Gelanfen duo common room, Hermione and Neville and others still did not rest, they anxiously waited for news.

After knowing the three were safe, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Luoen recounted how Dali debated the Ma Er Fu family in Dengbulido's office, vividly describing it to everyone present, drawing many exclamations.

Dali, helpless, could only tell everyone he was a bit tired and went back to the dormitory early to rest.

Meanwhile.

Half an hour later, Luxiusi, Draco, and Sineipu left Dengbulido's office.

Their faces were somewhat grim, especially Luxiusi.

「Xifulesi, why didn't you help me just now? 」

Luxiusi looked at Sineipu.

Sineipu unwilling to show weakness, looking at Luxiusi slowly said: 「Just the things Draco said, I did not have anything to refute him。」

After saying that, Sineipu left without looking back.

「Wait. 」

Luxiusi's face flushed red, he chased after in a few steps.

He still had something more important to ask.