Harry Potter: I started checking in from Diagon Alley

The black mist emanating from the locket seemed to be trying to escape, but it failed; it has now completely merged with the locket.

In other words, there are two souls inside the locket now.

The black aura that still exists is merely a manifestation of power.

Suddenly, Eric realized something. He looked at Dumbledore and asked seriously, "You've found another Horcrux..."

Some of the black mist emanating from the locket was heading towards Dumbledore.

From a spiritual perspective, this phenomenon was naturally noticed by Eric.

Dumbledore wanted to deny it, but then suddenly realized that Eric had used a statement, not a question.

“…That’s right.” Dumbledore finally shrugged and smiled.

Eric looked at Dumbledore's hands, which were hidden in the sleeves of his robe, and said, "Take your hands out."

After his mental powers evolved once again, Eric realized that Dumbledore had not exposed his palms at all that night.

"Heh, you really can hide anything from me."

Dumbledore extended his hand to Eric, and on Eric's finger was a ring that Eric had never seen before.

The ring looks very precious, and it is also set with a huge black gemstone.

The once-shining black gemstone now has a noticeable crack, and the ring has been destroyed.

All its original magic and spirituality were severed.

The finger on which Dumbledore wore the ring was stained a deep, almost blackish-purple color, penetrating to the bone.

"Voldemort's curse," Dumbledore said seemingly nonchalantly. "I destroyed it with the sword left behind by Gryffindor, but I was also entangled by Voldemort's follow-up measures."

Eric stared blankly at Dumbledore's hand, unsure of what to say.

This ring is also one of Voldemort's Horcruxes. It was originally a family heirloom of the Gaunt family and was held by Voldemort's father, Marvolo Gaunt.

Later, Voldemort killed his father and turned the ring into a Horcrux.

Eric was also well aware of the effects of the curse.

This curse is incurable and cannot be broken.

The one who bears the curse will surely die.

All Dumbledore can do now is stall for time.

Eric knew it was impossible, but he still asked, "Can't you take it off?"

“Yes, how could Voldemort easily let someone who has laid a hand on a Horcrux go unpunished?” Dumbledore chuckled nonchalantly. “Don’t worry, everyone dies eventually. Didn’t you already know this back in Nico’s manor?”

Eric said, "You destroyed this ring, and Voldemort will definitely find out."

Dumbledore nodded and said, "I didn't expect to be able to keep it from him, so we need to hurry from now on."

Chapter 203 Past Events

Half a day later, Eric led Grindelwald to a desolate mountain range.

They are now in an unknown town in the south of France, surrounded by a tranquil and mysterious natural world.

The mountains are steep and rugged, with exposed rocks that look like works of art sculpted by nature.

The two stood silently atop the mountain, gazing at the distant scenery.

Someone was already waiting here.

Hilario Rozier.

The mastermind behind everything, and also the one who joined forces with Voldemort to attack Grindelwald.

This was the first time Eric had clearly seen Hilar Rozier's face.

Last time, at Voldemort's father's grave, Hilary Rozier wore a mask.

Now, she took off the mask, revealing a weathered face.

Two horizontal scars ran across her nose, from her left cheek to her right cheek, making her look incredibly grotesque.

Surprisingly, before this, she and Eric were still enemies.

But now, seeing Eric appear, she has no reaction whatsoever.

Hilario Rozier's gaze remained fixed on Grindelwald, never wavering.

She wanted to talk.

This is a message conveyed through Dumbledore.

After leaving the Room of Requirement, Dumbledore informed Grindelwald of the news.

I don't know how she got in touch with Dumbledore.

But Dumbledore's attitude became noticeably ambiguous.

In Dumbledore's view, Hilary Rozier and her dark wizards were forces that could be won over.

She was not friends with Voldemort.

Previously, it was simply a matter of each party getting what they needed.

Voldemort wanted to be resurrected, and her goal was clear: she wanted Grindelwald.

When Eric first met Grindelwald, he was tied to a large wooden stake by Hilar Rozier and couldn't move.

Eric didn't know what the grudge was between her and Grindelwald, but it was definitely not small.

It's impossible for an ordinary person to treat the Dark Lord like that.

However, this originally smooth process has turned into a complete mess because of Eric's sudden appearance.

This also deprived Hilario Rozier of the leverage to continue the standoff.

Eric didn't know how Hilar Rozier escaped that day.

Eric Apparated away with Grindelwald, but his magic didn't stop.

Whether in the sky or on the ground, there are relentless, deadly attacks.

The fact that Hilario Rozier survived under these circumstances proves that she is indeed quite capable.

But the survival rate of her subordinates couldn't be very high.

After all, not everyone is so lucky.

The fact that Dumbledore conveyed his intention to negotiate proves that Hilar Rozier is at her wit's end.

She had no better solution.

Today's meeting was less of a negotiation and more of a plea.

Now, Voldemort has been successfully resurrected, and Grindelwald has been rescued by Eric.

Thus, with no other choice, today's meeting took place.

As his mental energy spread out, Eric could clearly see the situation on the scene even without looking.

There was no key, no dark wizard, no ambush; there was truly only Hilarozir.

Her frankness was tantamount to courting death.

Eric could easily kill her right here.

Given her strength, it's impossible for her to survive even with Eric going all out.

The reason he didn't do that was entirely because Eric saw a death wish in her eyes.

Her eyes were bloodshot and deathly pale, devoid of any emotion.

To put it bluntly, she didn't care at all about dying here.

Seeing this, Grindelwald and Eric walked together across the mountain ridge.

Meanwhile, Hilario Rozier stepped forward and walked towards the two of them.

The two sides eventually met.

Eric, wand in hand, felt himself a few steps behind, maintaining a distance that allowed him to take her down at any moment.

Hilar Rozier spoke, her voice hoarse and magnetic, but devoid of any emotion: "You've come. You know what I want."

Grindelwald did not answer.

Hilar Rozier continued, "You killed my grandmother, and yet you remain indifferent to this day?"

Grindelwald finally spoke: "I've killed many people."

This statement seemed to have completely enraged Hilario Rozier.

She suddenly looked up, her eyes fixed on Grindelwald.

Her lips moved as if she wanted to say something.

But it quickly fell silent again.

She took a deep breath, suppressing the surging anger within her: "I can overlook the fact that you killed my grandmother, but there is one thing I expect you to give me."

“What?” Grindelwald asked.

"...A letter, a letter she wrote to me. She carried that letter with her on the day she died; it contained her words to me."

Eric suddenly asked, "Your grandmother is Vida Rozier? You grew up with her, right?"

Hilar Rozier's eyes grew even redder. She glanced at Eric but did not answer the question.

But her attitude has already shown the answer.

Grindelwald said calmly, "I have nothing to give you."

Hilarious, Rozier gasped, "Impossible! I know she always carries that letter with her!"

"I said no, and that's final."

"You've forgotten her..." Hilarious Rozier gritted her teeth, "You've completely forgotten her..."

Grindelwald frowned. "That woman isn't worth remembering."