The Bard at Hogwarts

In the tavern in Merchant Town, at a table in the corner.

Ino's eyes focused on the two young men opposite with quite similar looks.

Although they were already familiar with each other, he still felt a little unbelievable in his heart.

During this fantasy trip, I actually met the real-life Brothers Grimm. It was like a fan meeting.

You know, among the countless fairy tales and folklore stories spread, the names of the Brothers Grimm undoubtedly occupy an important position.

At this moment, sitting opposite him were these legendary brothers.

The elder brother, William Green, wears thick glasses, has a calm demeanor, and a slightly dark face that is full of energy. He is currently copying stories at his desk.

As for the younger brother, Jacob Green, he is an energetic and energetic young man, sitting like a tall birch tree.

Looking at the two brothers in front of him, Ino couldn't help but think of what happened half an hour ago.

At that time, after he finished telling the story of The Hobbit, he was invited to the tavern by William, the big benefactor, with only one purpose: to record the story.

After seeing the three-inch-thick notebook that William took out, he kept his promise and told the story background, origin and wonderful plots of "The Hobbit" in detail.

Although his speaking speed is even and slow, no matter how slow he speaks, one is speaking by mouth and the other is writing by hand. It stands to reason that there should be a gap between the two.

However, William's copying speed was astonishingly fast, almost keeping pace with the speed of his narration.

In this way, he talked for half an hour without stopping.

Just as he was about to continue describing the ensuing Battle of the Five Armies, William suddenly interrupted:

"Thank you very much, but we need to take a break to give my wrist a break."

William moved his wrist gently, obviously the long period of high-speed copying also made him feel a little tired.

Seeing the story stop, his younger brother Jacob's eyes flashed with excitement, and he praised:

"It's very exciting. I haven't heard such a story for a long time. I really hope that one day I can go on an adventure in that Middle-earth world in person!"

Ino smiled and shook his head: "Then you are destined to not be able to go, because that world is too far away from here."

He still has a good impression of Jacob, who is only a few years older than him. He is a very pure young man.

On the other side, after hearing that he could not go to Middle-earth, Jacob shrugged nonchalantly:

"I know that you, like my brother, are masters of telling stories."

When William heard this, he frowned slightly and his tone became a little more serious: "Jacob, you should learn to be polite."

He felt that his younger brother was still too straightforward. Even if he knew that he was making up a story, he should not expose it to his face.

But Ino waved his hand and said he didn't mind: "Actually, we are peers. You guys also know that some stories do need to be processed to attract the audience. If they are told completely based on the facts, they may not be so fascinating."

William nodded and agreed: "You are right. Today's audience does not want to believe bizarre stories, and ordinary stories are boring to them. As a novelist, sometimes it is really difficult."

Ino asked curiously: "Speaking of bizarre things, have you encountered many bizarre things? Will it be dangerous?"

He had some doubts in his heart, because the Brothers Grimm made him feel like ordinary people, nothing extraordinary.

This made him curious about how the brothers survived those bizarre stories.

Jacob answered first: "We have indeed encountered a lot of bizarre things! Although it is sometimes dangerous, I just like this exciting feeling!"

Ino thought William would refute his brother's words, but unexpectedly he nodded, as if he agreed with his brother's statement.

"Okay, okay! No wonder you call yourself an adventurer first and a novelist second."

"No, you are just describing my brother." Jacob shook his head, then pulled out a silver dagger from his boot and said confidently:

"I'm not a novelist, I'm an adventurer and an exorcist!"

When William saw this, his face instantly darkened:

"Jacob! You are not allowed to display weapons in Merchant Town. Have you forgotten that you were imprisoned for three days by the mayor for this last time?"

After being scolded, Jacob quickly put the dagger back into his boots, lowered his head like a child who had done something wrong, and said nothing.

William turned to Ino and explained apologetically: "Sorry! Jacob is always so impulsive. He got into trouble last time because he showed his weapon."

Seeing this scene, Ino also smiled and shook his head:

"It doesn't matter! And I didn't see clearly. What did Jacob just take? A silver quill?"

Sometimes, the relationship between people is like drizzle moistening things. Those seemingly insignificant details can silently bring them closer.

After hearing Ino talk about the silver quill, Jacob quietly raised his head.

The three of them looked at each other and smiled, but said nothing more.

…

In the Merchant Town tavern, on a table in the corner, there were three grilled steaks with an attractive aroma, as well as some candies and dry cheese.

The steak was William's treat, and the rest of the food was taken out of the suitcase by Ino.

After dinner, the three of them leaned lazily on their chairs, waiting for the food to be digested.

At this moment, they were all a little stuffed.

Ino was there for the delicious steak, while the Grimm brothers were there for the candy. After all, in this world with only the material level of the Middle Ages, sugar has always been a luxury.

"Ino! When I become a legendary adventurer, I will give you a silver quill pen."

Jacob closed his eyes slightly, savoring the taste of the candy while making a promise.

"Then I'll wait for that day! When William's story is printed into a book, I will be the first to buy it, and then you will also have to sign it for me, the signature of the Grimm brothers! Hey!"

Ino also leaned back in his chair and murmured.

"Don't worry! You don't have to buy it, I'll give you a copy! You are the first person who is willing to believe that our brothers can become legends, and others think we are not doing our job properly."

William said in a serious tone.

...

Time always passes unknowingly.

Ino also stayed in the merchant town for a full seven days.

During this period, he would go to the small square outside the town where merchants parked their carriages to tell stories during the day, and return to the tavern after dusk to chat with the Grimm brothers.

It's called a chat, but in fact it's more about him telling stories, and William is responsible for recording on the side. As for Jacob, he was just joining in the fun, and sometimes he would ask for a few candies.

A corner of the tavern.

After telling the seventh book of Narnia, "The Last Battle", Ino picked up the raspberry wine on the table and moistened his lips.

"Another wonderful story! I am ashamed to have listened to so many of your stories for nothing."

William sighed and put down the quill in his hand.

Hearing this, Ino waved his hand: "It's okay, we agreed to keep accounts, you don't have to mind it!"

As their relationship became closer during this period, he also knew that the Grimm brothers really didn't have much money. The only source of income for the two brothers was part-time exorcists, and they received a certain amount of remuneration, which was generally a meal.

And the gold coin on the first day was purely William's way of showing off, and it was probably the last gold coin in his pocket.

After a few seconds of silence, William suddenly said:

"Ino, do you believe in magic? I mean real magic, not the evil magic of witches and demons."

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