102. I can't think of a title.

As Ryan settled back into the routine of Hogwarts, his focus extended beyond just attending classes. While Potions, Charms, and Defense Against the Dark Arts remained important, he and the girls had started dedicating a significant portion of their time to studying the Tang Sect Techniques and unraveling the mysteries of the Douluo Dalu world.

The ancient techniques from the Tang Sect fascinated them. Yue, ever the diligent scholar, compiled detailed notes on their structure, categorizing them based on their offensive and defensive capabilities. Serenity, with her assassin instincts, found the hidden weapons particularly intriguing. Ryan, meanwhile, had begun practicing blacksmithing within his dream space, slowly refining his craftsmanship to create the deadly mechanisms described in the manuals.

Recognizing the need for a proper workspace, they planned the construction of a high-quality forge in Ryan's inner world. Modern blacksmithing books supplemented their knowledge, allowing them to merge traditional techniques with contemporary advancements. With access to resources from multiple worlds, they aimed to perfect their creations, ensuring they could adapt to whatever challenges the future held.

Their studies weren't limited to weaponry. Ryan had been collecting books on various martial arts—Karate, Judo, Kendo, Muay Thai, and more. The martial prowess of most individuals in the Douluo Dalu world revolved around Spirit Power and Martial Souls, often neglecting physical conditioning and technique. By integrating modern martial arts into their training, they could create a unique combat style that blended skill with supernatural abilities.

Beyond preparation for Douluo Dalu, these enhancements had the potential to revolutionize their effectiveness in other worlds. The hidden weapons, for instance, would be incredibly useful if they ever found themselves in the Naruto world, where precision and versatility in combat were paramount. Strengthening their bodies and refining their techniques would provide an edge in any world where raw power alone wasn't enough.

Between their classes, Ryan and the girls found moments to experiment, train, and test their newfound knowledge. Yue and Rachel took to the more scholarly aspects, ensuring their understanding was complete before moving forward. Serenity, already a master of stealth and assassination, worked on adapting the Tang Sect's assassination techniques to complement her own. Fleur, in her Veela form, found herself drawn to the agility and flexibility aspects, refining her movements to maximize speed and fluidity in combat.

Each day was a step closer to mastery, a fusion of worlds and disciplines. Their journey had only just begun, but Ryan knew that the foundation they were laying now would shape their strength in the trials ahead.

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Despite their rigorous training, they didn't neglect their initial goal: acquiring magical knowledge. They kept up with their assignments, experimented with spells, and honed their abilities. They also made sure to balance their lives with fun, sneaking off to Hogsmeade for dates, slipping away to London for outings, and enjoying Ryan's growing collection of movies and video games.

They included Hermione and Luna in their activities—at least the parts that didn't involve their otherworldly affairs. The two girls, however, were beginning to feel left out, especially when it came to the more intimate aspects of Ryan's life with his peerage. Jealousy started to creep in, leading to subtle yet noticeable changes in their behavior.

Hermione, ever the logical one, took a more tactical approach, trying to engage Ryan in deeper conversations and drawing him into long, personal discussions. Luna, on the other hand, was far bolder. She experimented with more revealing clothing, casually slipping in flirtatious comments and teasing Ryan when the opportunity arose. One night, she even attempted to sneak into his bed naked, claiming it was for 'naked cuddles.'

Ryan, for his part, did his best to navigate the situation delicately. He didn't want to alienate his friends, nor did he want to give in too easily. Yet, as time went on, the playful advances of Hermione and Luna grew harder to ignore. His peerage, meanwhile, watched with amusement, occasionally offering knowing smirks but never interfering.

It was starting to chip at him. What was he supposed to say? That he was mentally an adult and so were the other girls? Just spill out all of his secrets to them? Unlike his girls they weren't mentally protected from things like mind reading, truth potions and so on.

The best he could do for now was have them start working on Occlumency to have some sort of mental protection and try to stall and figure out what to do next.

It was a moral thing, he had already become a killer so what was next? What else was he willing to let go of or let slide? Where was his bottom line?

The days at Hogwarts continued, a mix of magic, mischief, and meticulous planning for future adventures. With each passing moment, Ryan knew they were steadily building the foundation for something greater.

Days rolled by slowly leading up to the final task of the Triwizard Tournament. He had made more money from selling items in the dragons horde than he would make from the 1000 galleons prize. Even the dragon body would sell for 30-40,000 galleons but he intended to keep his.

Honestly the whole tournament was a bit of a joke, the best part of it all was meeting Fleur followed by beating the shit out of a dragon.

Hagrid was still a bit upset about that and often gave Ryan dirty looks in Care of Magical Creatures. Killing a poor misunderstood creatures who was probably just scared and defenseless.

Still I wonder what the organizer are going to think when I defeat the maze in my own way. I mean the only rules I know so far are that we can only bring our wand.

Guess I'll learn the day of the last task if there are any other restrictions.

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