Ron stood at the edge of the school's temporary accommodation area, looking at the four-wheeled carriage that had just been assigned to him, with a slight frown.
It was an ordinary travel carriage, with a simple protective varnish covering the wooden body.
The interior of the carriage was somewhat narrow but tidy, yet there was nothing in front of the carriage—the beasts of burden that were supposed to be there were nowhere to be seen.
"Apologies, Ron Wizard."
The law enforcement officer responsible for coordinating the evacuation explained apologetically:
"Recently, the beasts have all been assigned to transport evacuees. Your application was a bit late, so we can only provide the carriage frame for now. However, we will prioritize your request, and it is expected that the beasts will be provided within half a day."
The officer who delivered the carriage bowed respectfully, fearing that the newly promoted wizard would be displeased.
