The duel between Cassian Veylorn and Voldemort had been cataclysmic. The magical energy unleashed was unlike anything seen before in England. Spells clashed, dark curses collided, and in the end, Cassian Veylorn fell—killed by Voldemort's relentless assault.
Yet victory came at a terrible cost for Voldemort. Half of his body was destroyed from the backlash of dark magic and berserker potions, leaving him weakened and physically compromised, a sight that sent whispers through the surviving Death Eaters.
Roy's Calculated Advantage
While the world focused on the duel, Roy quietly capitalized on the chaos:
The Veylorn family assets, scattered and unprotected after Cassian's death, became ripe for acquisition.
Roy purchased properties, businesses, and magical holdings at a fraction of their true value, using his immense wealth and system-enhanced efficiency.
From hidden accounts to enchanted vaults, every Veylorn resource was secured under Roy's control, turning tragedy into strategic gain.
Roy's moves were subtle; to the outside world, he was merely an opportunistic observer, but in truth, he had absorbed the power and influence of the Veylorn family almost entirely.
Fall of the Veylorn Legacy
With Cassian gone, the Veylorn family lost its pillar of leadership. Many scattered members and loyalists attempted to challenge Voldemort in desperation, hoping to restore their honor or protect what remained.
These efforts ended in disaster. Each confrontation with the Death Eaters resulted in massive casualties.
The remaining Veylorn professors, Caelum Veylorn and Kael Veylorn, resigned from their posts at Hogwarts, unwilling to compromise their lives further. Yet, when they chose to face Voldemort directly in combat, they too fell to the relentless onslaught, leaving the family entirely leaderless and fragmented.
The Aftermath
The battlefield, once filled with the clamor of spells and the cries of the dying, fell silent. Voldemort had survived, but his body was crippled, and his forces were depleted and demoralized. The Veylorn legacy lay in ruins, and Roy had emerged from the chaos stronger than ever.
With the Veylorn holdings now under his control, Roy expanded his magical and muggle enterprises, acquiring influence over entire regions once dominated by the Veylorn family.
Voldemort's weakened state created an unexpected opening: though alive, his ability to threaten Roy's networks directly was now severely limited.
Roy allowed himself a rare moment of satisfaction, knowing that he had turned a catastrophic duel into a strategic windfall, reshaping the balance of power in the wizarding world.