The Evil Thoughts of Hogwarts and the Genie

Chapter 95: Part of the Truth Related to the Genie

That old man is really hard to deal with.

As his consciousness rose and he released his control over the fairy, Edmund frowned in thought.

Grindelwald longed to see his true form, and Edmund suspected that the old man wanted to use this to figure out his "reincarnation" mechanism. In this light, Grindelwald did indeed know more and was more wary than old Soman.

Honestly, you can't be too cautious when facing a magic lamp that has existed for over a thousand years; but then again, if you have something to ask for or want to make a wish, how could you possibly be more cunning than the genie who is both the player and the referee?

The Seventy-Two Pillars aren't stupid either. They all failed. Why do you, a mere mortal, think you can bargain better than them?

However, Edmund was actually quite curious whether Grindelwald was wary of him, unwilling to give up his soul and only wanting to make a deal with him; or whether he had completely gone all out and wanted to become the genie's next host.

If we compare the genie to a record player, then different identities are like different records. And being chosen as a record, having music recorded by the genie—that is, inheriting one's past experiences, having one's soul devoured, and taking its place—is conditional.

First, one must possess a magic lamp. So, the question arises: what exactly is a magic lamp?

The genie's lamp is typically shaped like an Arabic-style oil lamp, about 33 centimeters long. Magic has no effect on it; to destroy it, it must be physically crushed by an object weighing over 300 tons. After the lamp is destroyed, the genie is transferred to the nearest brass container that is also closest to 33 centimeters in length. The new container will gradually take on the shape of an oil lamp.

Secondly, for a human to have their life usurped by the genie, they must meet the following conditions: they must be a human with a very deep karmic connection to the genie; they must have lost their own soul; and they must have had close contact with the genie's lamp.

With these three conditions combined, generally speaking, only the lucky ones who have unearthed the magic lamp throughout history can meet the criteria. After all,

Most people, after obtaining a magic lamp, would simply put it away and not use it easily.

So yes, the genie's previous identities were almost all acquired after he was middle-aged. These "lucky ones" usually experienced a qualitative leap in their lives after finding the lamp, achieving countless accomplishments, but what followed were countless troubles.

As for why the Genie was so lucky this time, becoming Edmund, whose life was just beginning, instead of the already old Oscar—please, it's because he worked very hard!

The genie tried hard to deceive and exploit, while Oscar, like many who suddenly gain power, became arrogant and reckless, which allowed the genie to successfully obtain the small body.

Of course, on that midnight in 1945, shortly after Grindelwald was defeated by Dumbledore, the desperate old Mr. Soman, who had successfully found the magic lamp, never imagined that his "good luck" would ultimately lead to such an end for his life.

However, this is still much better than being immediately purged and locked up in Nurmengard, isn't it? He has acquired many things he didn't deserve; he has power, he has strength, and his life is safe. Isn't that enough?

If old Soman were given another chance, would he be able to resist the genie's temptation?

In 1945, a mysterious tomb 3 kilometers from Bran Castle in Romania collapsed three times in a short period of time.

Severely wounded, Oscar Soman was already at his wit's end. Even if he turned back, death would be the only thing waiting for him. The traps inside the tomb were clearly not designed for a tomb raider to return alive. If it weren't for his obsession with seeing his lover one last time, old Soman wouldn't have survived to the end.

One can imagine how surprised and excited this stray dog ​​was when he finally saw the magic lamp that even his master longed for!

Even so, the cautious old Soman did not overlook the suspicious stack of notes. The tomb's owner was clearly prepared for this situation. He had specifically left handwriting to instruct later tomb raiders—"the chosen unlucky one among the unlucky"—on how to make their first wish.

He told old Soman that the genie must first hand over his three magical artifacts to weaken the power of the demon in the lamp, so that he "wouldn't be able to cause too much trouble and would directly take advantage of the situation to kill you."

Moreover, "After obtaining the three artifacts from the genie, you don't need to make any more wishes. The dagger grants you divine power beyond the boundaries of imagination; the ring can alter right and wrong, enhancing your authority and charm; the mask can shield you from deadly attacks and warn you of impending danger. You only need to remember that each artifact can only be used twice to preserve the rest of your soul."

Old Soman did as he was told and obtained the genie's artifact. However, he was not alone—out of love for his young wife, he made a second wish, limiting the genie's malicious second act by defining the concept of accident, its temporal dimension, its lethality, and its prohibition against distorting cause and effect and reality. He demanded that the genie ensure that he and his wife would not "die in an accident."

Oscar Soman was indeed meticulous, fully deserving of the title "Patching Maniac." Even the genie couldn't find a flaw in his words and had no choice but to readily grant his wish.

After that, old Mr. Soman sealed the magic lamp completely, intending to pretend that the incident had never happened.

What? Why is he still in close contact with remnants of the Lich Kings, yet he holds a high-ranking position in the German Ministry of Magic?

The genie's ring is still on old Soman's hand, so no one has ever realized that this is a problem.

Similarly, why did his magic suddenly become stronger? Thanks to the genie's dagger! Just by carrying it with him, his back was straighter than ever before! His magic was enhanced, and he was more confident than before.

The only thing that went unnoticed was the mask that symbolized life.

However, it was this mask that got him into trouble.

Someone leaked the news, letting outsiders know that he possessed such a magical artifact.

Old Soman was supposed to kill that greedy dark wizard in the duel—but even with the artifact fully activated, he couldn't imagine how to kill a genius of that caliber. He let Voldemort escape, but that didn't really matter! To protect his beloved wife, he had already made a wish to the genie! Even if that beast directly cast the Killing Curse on Elena, some unknown bird or beast would take the fatal blow for his wife!

Therefore, it was Edmund who died.

His innocent and lively only son looked remarkably like him when he was young, but had the eyes of his beloved.

That was a brat, like a little monkey, fearless and unafraid of anything, so naturally he wasn't afraid of him either.

Edmund was a child who played hide-and-seek under the dining table, the little prince cherished by old Soman, and the continuation of his beloved's soul.

When he made his second wish, he never imagined that he would have an heir, his only bloodline.

When old Soman carried Edmund's body to see the genie, the thing in the bronze vessel, worse than the devil, said: "You should thank me, Oscar."

You like him a lot, don't you? So much that you'd give your life, your soul, for him?

[You should thank me. If my dagger hadn't incidentally enhanced your sperm count, how would you have such an adorable son?]

[If you hadn't greedily taken all my artifacts, how could he have been killed? Hahahaha]

Okay, now you can make your third wish.