Huh? There's a magic school here.

"Is this matter so urgent now? I thought I would have some time to prepare!"

"I'm very sorry, Professor Dumbledore, but in fact, if this operation is approved, you may have to leave immediately! Our Ministry of Magic members will be the first to go to the other world as an advance team, and only after we have established a foothold there will the subsequent support arrive!"

When did we set off?

"Yes, the proposal will be put forward by China today! After the People's Federation approves the proposal, China will begin preparations. We will depart in about a week! So you have a week to prepare!"

"Actually, I don't have anything to prepare! I'm also looking forward to going to the other world as soon as possible. I heard from Principal Andres that there's a lot of interesting magic there!"

"Yes, to be precise, their magic system is indeed quite different from ours. We discovered a lot of interesting knowledge through the alchemical artifacts they brought over. If it were just about pure profit, we wouldn't be so proactive in conquering other worlds. Perhaps the Muggles are after profit, but we are considering more the knowledge they possess!"

"I'm relieved to see your ambition. The worst thing for a civilization to develop is stagnation. Once a civilization loses its drive to progress, it's not far from extinction. Perhaps I'm exaggerating, but it's an undeniable fact!"

Diane, who was standing nearby, noticed that Darius and Dumbledore's conversation was getting a bit off-topic, so she quickly brought the conversation back on track.

"By the way, Professor Dumbledore, you will be the supreme commander for this operation. Some people from the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts will be accompanying you, but the main force is already waiting in China!"

"Excuse me, how are we going to get to the Dragon Kingdom, which is so far away? It might be inconvenient for so many people to move around; we'll probably have to use the fireplace to fly several times. It's so far; the experience this time is definitely not going to be good!"

Upon hearing this, Diane quickly shook her head.

“No, Professor Dumbledore! We don’t need the fireplace. We have two options now! One is to use the teleportation array between Hogwarts and the Void, and then use the fireplace to fly there from there. The other is to take Captain Luxina Gardner’s Qingyun directly there. I personally suggest you choose Captain Luxina Gardner’s Qingyun.”

Diane's suggestion piqued Dumbledore's interest, as he was unaware of the Victory and Azure Cloud in this world.

"Could Deputy Minister Diane tell me why we chose the latter?"

"First, the Azure Cloud is a more comfortable way to travel! Second, we are not in a hurry. Third, the people who are on their expedition to another world with you may never return, and we want them to see the beautiful landscape of Earth one last time."

After Diane finished speaking, the room fell silent. Death is always the theme of war. Although this expedition to another world was described by humanity as beautiful and great, it could not escape the fact that it was war! War always brings death, even if there are all sorts of reasons to cover up its cruelty afterward.

Dumbledore then thought of his friends who had sacrificed themselves alongside him in the fight against the Dark Lord, and considering that the oldest wizards today were only in their thirties, not yet forty, and most were in their twenties. He nodded in agreement with Diane's suggestion.

“You’re right. Many young people haven’t experienced the charm of Earth yet. They really should experience more of Earth’s charm, which will also make them more responsible.”

Darius noticed the sadness in Dumbledore's eyes, coughed, and took over the conversation.

“Ahem, Professor Dumbledore! Diane’s words are a bit too serious. In fact, Hogwarts has been arranging for its students to travel and see the world for many years. They even have various ways to travel! And I believe that under your guidance, the children will all return safely!”

Upon hearing this, Dumbledore quickly recovered from his grief, realizing that someone always had to light the way for those who came after. Sacrifice was inevitable, so let's make it more meaningful.

"In that case, when do we set off? What is our plan?"

"We plan to have you lead this group out in four days, slowing down the journey by three days to reach the Dragon Kingdom's third defense node. We are currently discussing the plan to land in the other world with the Dragon Kingdom, and we will strive to present a feasible plan to you in four days. At that time, we will also provide you with the latest information on the other world for your study. I wonder if you are satisfied with this arrangement?"

"Yes, I can accept that! If there's nothing else, please go back now! I have some old friends to see since coming to this world!"

"Of course, then we won't disturb the professor's rest any longer. We hope you have a pleasant few days!"

After saying that, Darius left with Diane, Halken, and the others. They needed to rush back to the Ministry of Magic to make some arrangements for the first group of wizards who had landed in the other world.

After Darius and the others left, Dumbledore also got busy. He had originally wanted to meet with a few more old friends, but now that time was tight, he could only send invitations to some of his closest confidants. In the letters, he specifically instructed them to keep the matter as secret as possible and not to tell anyone else. The meeting place was chosen to be the Hog's Head in Hogsmeade Village.

Fawkes became Dumbledore's messenger, and on that day, he appeared in the offices of several professors at Hogwarts.

As night fell on Hogsmeade Village, several professors from Hogwarts donned cloaks to conceal their identities and arrived at the Hog's Head in different ways.

"Oh, Professor McGonagall, what brings you here today?"

"Hagrid, weren't you guarding that injured rune snake in the Forbidden Forest?"

"Yes, I was affected by..."

Hagrid stopped talking halfway through his sentence, suddenly remembering something.

"I see. You must have received an invitation from an old friend, just like me!"

"Aha, yes, that's right! So Professor McGonagall also received an invitation!"

Hagrid nodded happily; he now understood that Professor McGonagall must have also received an invitation from Dumbledore.

The once quiet Hog's Head pub gradually began to liven up, with Hogwarts professors arriving.

"Hi, Professor Sprout! Over here! We're over here!"

Professor Sprout chuckled and shook her head; she could see Hagrid's massive frame even without him inviting her. Shortly after Sprout sat down, the diminutive Professor Flitwick arrived, followed by the stern-faced Professor Snape.

Once everyone had arrived, they waited together for the man to arrive.