Hogwarts: This Dark Lord is so evil.

Chapter 526 I, Tom, am a man of integrity, and you call me a dark wizard?!

The witch who looked exactly like Miravia was now filled with shock.

Under conditions of high vigilance.

The other party was able to remove his disguise without him even noticing! He didn't even see the other party's wand!
If the other party is capable of doing this, then they can certainly ensure that I die without any warning...

The witch slowly took a step back.

"Since you want to buy this lighter, let's have a good talk."

Li Weide smiled, as if he hadn't noticed the other party's intention to escape.

The witch stiffened slightly. Although the young man opposite her looked like he was only in the fifth grade, his strength was undeniable.

She had just started to Apparate when she felt a stinging sensation on her skin, like being pricked by needles...

Without a doubt, escaping safely wouldn't be so easy. Perhaps, while he was Apparating, the other party could intervene directly...

“Okay…let’s talk…” The witch had no choice but to agree for the time being.

But in her mind, she was already plotting how to escape...

"No... what do you want to do?" Tom looked at Levi with surprise. "You wouldn't be thinking of..."

“Hey Tom, you should watch where you're talking,” Li Weide said kindly to Tom.

Tom immediately shut his mouth, as tightly as possible.

"Shall we talk here?" the witch asked.

She had no chance of escaping from this alley, so changing locations was a good idea.

She could look for an opportunity to escape or find reinforcements while moving to another location...

As for a peaceful talk? That's impossible. I just attacked the other party. How can this matter be resolved peacefully?

She didn't dare to think about what the other person was really thinking, even though they claimed they wanted to talk to her.

She had heard plenty of stories about the dark wizard's despicable deeds...

“It’s not really appropriate to talk business here,” Li Weide said, looking around the somewhat dirty and messy alley. “Since you want to buy my things, then you can choose a place.”

……

Broken Axe Bar.

This bar has existed since 1692, making it even older than the International Confederation of Wizards.

At this time, the Leaky Cauldron was decorated in a much simpler style, and the dimly lit bar was even lit by torches.

However, unlike the Leaky Cauldron of later generations, the Leaky Cauldron of this era was very dark even in broad daylight. It was unclear whether this was intentional, so that the bar's patrons could conduct some special transactions, or simply because they were too lazy to open the windows.

The two chose a table in the corner and sat down.

The owner of the Leaky Cauldron isn't "Tom" yet, but a chubby witch.

"Give me a bottle of rum, I want to take it with me," Li Weide said directly to the female shop owner.

Before he left, he put Percival Dumbledore to sleep.

However, Li Weide was very understanding of his feelings. Since he wanted to drink, Li Weide let him get drunk.

"Hmm...you two little devils, it seems you're not old enough to drink yet..."

The female boss looked at the two teenagers in front of her with suspicion.

By this time, Tom had dropped his disguise and revealed his true colors after entering the Leaky Cauldron.

Therefore, in the eyes of the female boss, Li Weide and Tom were not even old enough to drink.

"How could you bring two children to drink?" the female boss said to the witch with a slightly reproachful look.

"Uh..." The witch didn't know what to say for a moment.

These two teenagers, one of whom was able to withstand my attacks for so long and keep me from defeating him, are probably stronger than me in fifth grade when I didn't use ancient magic.

The other one was even more outrageous; he defeated her instantly upon their first meeting, making her too afraid to even make a move...

Yes, in her view, by silently tearing her cloak apart, Li Weide could silently deliver the Killing Curse to her.

“Sorry, this isn’t what we want to drink. I’m taking this rum back for my uncle. He told me to bring it with me when I left home. I can earn five silver shicos here as a running fee… You know, it’s hard to refuse such a request. As for us, two butterbeers will be fine with you,” Li Weide said with a smile.

Tom rolled his eyes. He had already experienced firsthand Li Wade's talent for making up lies...

"Hmm...you'd better..." The female shopkeeper turned to look at the witch, "And you? What would you like to order?"

“A sherry, please,” the witch said.

Only after the female boss left did Li Weide have time to continue observing the witch across from him.

Although she looked almost exactly like Miravia, upon closer inspection, it was clear that the witch opposite her was older than Miravia.

Clearly, this "Miravia" did not accept the "residue" in the final storyline, but instead chose to seal these powers away.

Therefore, she was not sealed in a crystal coffin, but remained active outside, and was naturally much older than the "ageless beauty" Miravia.

However, when Li Weide's scrutinizing gaze fell upon the witch, it was like a hunter sizing up its prey, sending chills down the witch's spine...

Could it be that... this person found out I know about ancient magic?

After all, the reason he wanted to buy that lighter was because he saw the ancient magical light on it...

While in school, there was a big commotion because of ancient magic... and his most respected Professor Figo even died because of it.

Thinking of this, the witch suddenly became somewhat uneasy.

However, the witch quickly calmed down, because just now, while walking in Diagon Alley, she had secretly spread the news in her own unique way.

I believe it won't be long before my friend brings Aurors over.

By then, even if he still couldn't do anything to these two boys who looked like they were only half-grown up, under the Auror's watchful eye, they probably wouldn't dare to attack him directly.

In this way, the crisis is naturally resolved.

“Tell me…” Li Weide placed the lighter on the table and slowly pushed it in front of the witch. “Why did you buy this lighter? And… could you tell me your name?”

The witch shook her head. "Forget about names. It's just a transaction. I don't think we'll have any more contact after this... As for why I bought this lighter, I can't tell you the reason."

Knowing she had offended the other party, the witch was unwilling to leave her name.

These dark wizards all know some strange and unusual magic and curses. They might actually be able to find you by your name, or worse... cast an evil curse on you, which would be terrible...

The witch casually picked up the lighter, and the ancient magical power shimmering on it made her want to study it carefully.

But now was not the time for her to investigate… “What exactly do you want… You don’t seem to want to make a deal,” the witch said calmly.

“Actually, I have a friend who looks a lot like you, and… his abilities are about the same as yours,” Li Weide said with a smile.

Tom naturally knew who Levi was talking about, but it was clear that the witch in front of him was far inferior to Miravia in terms of strength.

"A little boy like you still using such an outdated way to flirt?" the witch sneered.

“I’m not small at all… Guess why I want to talk to you?”

"Trade this lighter?"

"Actually, I also have a lighter like this, so I'm not really talking to you about this."

The witch's heart sank. Sure enough, what she feared most had come to pass!
Just as she was filled with fear, Li Weide pulled out another lighter from his pocket...

When the two lighters were placed side by side, the witch was astonished to find that they looked exactly the same!
Tom was equally surprised. How come Li Weide had one too?
The witch examined the other lighter closely and discovered that the two lighters were not exactly the same.

The second lighter that Li Weide took out was obviously much older than the first one.

However... it still emitted a faint blue light.

It was the very same one that Li Weide had found in Diagon Alley, the one he took with him to meet Miravia for the first time.

"What exactly do you want to do? Don't think I'm afraid of you just because you're a dark wizard." The witch really didn't understand what Li Wade wanted to do.

“A dark wizard?” Li Wade was taken aback. He turned to look at Tom. “She’s calling you.”

Tom rolled his eyes. "Guess who looks more like the dark wizard?"

What a joke! I, Tom, am a man who studied love magic under Dumbledore, the most powerful white wizard. I'm a man of integrity, okay? You're the dark wizard! Your whole family are dark wizards!

“That’s strange…” Li Weide looked at the witch. “Speaking of which… you were the one who attacked my brother first, trying to force a sale, and when you couldn’t win, you tried to run away. How did we become dark wizards? Your hostility is really inexplicable. If we’re really going to talk about it, isn’t it you, with your actions, who are the real dark wizards?”

The witch was stunned. Recalling what had just happened, she was speechless for a moment.

She was indeed the one who started the trouble... As for the preconceived notion that she was a dark wizard, it was only because she went to Knockturn Alley to hunt for treasures...

Upon closer examination, this speculation indeed lacks any basis...

Li Weide laughed when he saw this. So, no matter which timeline the senior students were, they were all this clueless.

Tom, who was standing next to him, suddenly turned his head and stared intently at Li Weide.

"You bastard, you were already here so early?"

Tom realized that the damn module didn't summon Levi by pressing a button; it started summoning as soon as he touched it to prepare...

Li Weide shook his head and said, "Tsk, don't look at me like that... You must have sensed danger before you touched the ring, right? If there really was danger, how could I save you in time if I waited until you pressed it down? Of course, I would come when you sensed the danger so I could save you in time! And you're still glaring at me like that, it's really hurtful!"

"Well, thank you so much," Tom said, turning his face away.

However, although he resented Li Weide for standing idly by, he still had no objection to Li Weide's arrangement.

After all, the sooner this guy arrives, the more secure I am...

"No need to thank me, after all, we are half-brothers."

Tom didn't say anything, automatically ignoring that last pointless remark.

"I...I really..." The witch regretted her actions at this moment, regretting her impulsiveness.

This has inadvertently provoked a powerful enemy...

"Are you from Gryffindor?" Li Wade suddenly asked.

“Uh…yes…” the witch nodded.

Lee Weide and Tom nodded simultaneously, saying in unison, "Oh...that explains it."

"It seems the Slytherin seniors are smarter," Tom said.

“Hmm…that’s true.” Li Weide agreed.

A Slytherin upperclassman? She even asked if I was from Gryffindor? Could these two boys also be Hogwarts students? Does that mean I really misunderstood them?
But... are Hogwarts students this amazing now?

However, if the two boys are indeed not dark wizards, then that is a good thing.

The witch secretly breathed a sigh of relief. "I...I apologize. I did act impulsively, and I can compensate you...but...it's because this lighter is quite important to me, so...anyway, if the Aurors come later, I will explain to you."

“Auror?” Tom frowned.

“Actually, I already asked my friend to call the Aurors over... but it’s alright, I’ll explain to them,” the witch said.

“As expected of Gryffindor… she believed it so quickly.” Li Weide laughed.

Upon hearing this, the witch's face immediately froze.

"Tsk, they already believe it, why do you have to nitpick and say all this nonsense? Hurry up and resolve this, I want to go back and rest, I've been busy all day..." Tom said with dissatisfaction.

“You’re right, Tom…” Leved turned to the witch and said, “Don’t be nervous, I was just joking. But… there’s no need to explain to the Aurors. Because… your letter was never sent.”

As Li Weide spoke, a small golden bird appeared in his hand.

The little bird was nestled obediently in Li Weide's palm, looking very affectionate.

“Golden Flying Man is a rare sight these days, I didn’t expect you to have one…” Li Weide laughed.

When the witch saw this golden-haired hero, she felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over her from head to toe...

Before the Golden Snitch was invented, Quidditch matches used this kind of bird.

However, for this very reason, the Golden Flying Swordsman is on the verge of extinction.

While at school, the witch and her friend rescued a litter of animals from poachers, and this particular animal is one of the offspring of that litter of Golden Flying Man.

"Golden Flying Man's flying speed is incredibly fast, how...how did you do that?" the witch asked in astonishment.

To be able to silently capture the Golden Flying Hero who was released, and even without the person noticing... Is this person a devil?
“There’s nothing special about it. I just have a natural affinity for magical creatures. These little cuties don’t really want to leave me once they see me,” Li Weide said, placing the Golden Flying Man back in front of the witch.

"Okay, enough joking around. Now can you tell me your name?" Li Weide asked seriously.

The same person in parallel worlds probably has the same name. Perhaps, he can learn Miravia's lost name from this senior student...

Moreover, he really wanted to bring this senior back with him...

It wasn't because of the opponent's strength, but because of ancient magic!

Ancient magic is the power of the gods, so those who understand ancient magic will definitely be of great use in future great battles!

The quickest way to win someone over is to demonstrate a power far greater than theirs!
Now, the groundwork is almost laid...

(End of this chapter)