Hogwarts: Starting as a Card Maker from a Failed Art Student

Chapter 380 New Work: "Dazzling Brilliance"! We discovered a small number of paintings among a large number of Soul-Stealing Curses (

White magic is absolutely effective against dark creatures!

But how is that possible?!

The black wizard Extis shouted in disbelief:

[You're clearly skilled in bewitching magic... how could you possibly be a white wizard?!]

He had assumed it was a fight between two thieves!

And he remembered his fortress.

Wasn't it converted into some kind of prison?

Are all the prisoners in jail this kind of scum? So you think there's a constant stream of talented people, each generation better than the last?!

Ethan: "How rude of me! I am clearly the genuine White Wizard. You are truly blind and short-sighted."

The Dark Wizard Extis: [...]

Ugh, I'm so annoyed!

With your relentless, confrontational style, you're still a long way from being a White Wizard!

Extis was panting heavily.

Whether in life or after death, no one ever dared to speak to him like that.

His eyes darted around, and he grinned again, saying in a hoarse voice:

"You must have come for my secret treasure, right? Ha, my treasure is behind that door, but without my help, you'll never be able to open it!"

Ethan: "Oh, it needs to absorb a sufficient amount of souls to open, right?"

Black Wizard: [...]

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How did you know that?!

Ethan shrugged and pointed to the metal door standing in the cave.

He said calmly, "Isn't it written on the door? [Use your soul as the key, and the door will open]."

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The dark wizard Extis stared at the ancient runes covering the gate and fell silent once again.

Even he put in a lot of effort when deciphering the incantation.

For a long time.

His attitude softened, and he tentatively asked:

【senior?】

So powerful, so knowledgeable!

She definitely doesn't look that young just because of her appearance!

Perhaps it was a powerful being from an even more ancient era than him!

...He even specially chose a little boy's skin; the senior's taste is truly unique.

Ethan: ?

Ethan squinted and licked his back teeth.

I have a feeling this guy is thinking about something that will lead to his death...

Just then.

【congratulations!】

[You have successfully used your holy magic to break the curse and liberate hundreds of innocent souls!]

Countless pale souls, as white as snowflakes, drifted out from puddles of mud on the ground.

As it rose into the air, it looked like a cloud of mist rising up.

On every face, whether male or female, young or old, a relieved smile appeared.

Ethan looked up and saw several children who were only a few years old.

They were running and jumping excitedly, shouting:

I'm free! I'm free!

We can finally leave!

No...no!!

The black wizard's spirit stared in astonishment, frantically waving its arms, trying to keep them trapped.

Without your souls... I cannot enter the gate! You cannot leave—!!

The souls ignored it, watching Ethan with smiles.

His mouth opened and closed, and he said:

Thank you for freeing us...

This is our thank-you gift, please accept it...

In the midst of conversation.

They opened their mouths and began to sing a melodious lament:

We traded our voices for our legs, and we traded our pain for happiness.

Even if that happiness is as fleeting as ocean foam.

Ah, we will march toward dawn.

Like bubbles, they happily merge into the sea.

Ethan looked up, watching as the soul flew into the rock wall and disappeared.

And that ethereal, pure singing voice also vanished.

He said softly:

"Have a safe journey and a pleasant trip to the underworld."

[You have earned the gratitude of suffering souls: The Mermaid's Song!]

[Mermaid Song: A more powerful version of the Soul-Stealing Curse. Creatures bewitched by the song will forget their past lives and fall into a state of chaos. It can increase the mana cost and affect multiple individuals.]

This is it!

Ethan's eyes lit up instantly.

His brainwashing techniques are lacking precisely this one key element!

"I never expected that I would make a breakthrough in this underwater cave," Ethan said happily.

"What a pleasant surprise! Indeed, opportunities are always reserved for kind-hearted people."

Upon hearing Ethan's last words, Extis nearly vomited his soul!

You barged into my house like a monster and squandered all my savings.

What do you have to do with "kindness"?

If it's your property, then purify it!!

at this time.

Extis was filled with regret, deep regret.

He only knew that the brat in front of him was probably also a wizard who was about to be promoted.

But I never expected this.

There's such a magical power of the left and right hemispheres working together!

He used black magic to defend against attacks while using white magic to purify his soul.

Extis, who had spent a century on the experimental bench, had never seen such a bizarre soul!

It even made him want to take it and study it!

"You...you let these souls go, and none of us can open this door now!" Extis said angrily.

[Now you're happy!]

"Can't start?"

Ethan, who had just finished casting a spell of light magic, tilted his head.

Suddenly, he rushed towards Extis, flashing a kind smile: "Souls, aren't they plentiful?"

The words fell.

Ethan suddenly unfolded his diary, his wand transforming into a paintbrush, and began to write on the rustling pages!

This action stunned the dark wizard Extis!

I don't know why.

A very ominous premonition welled up in his knowledgeable mind.

【…What are you going to do? I…I'm warning you! Don't do anything reckless!】

As soon as he said it, Extis's expression turned strange.

A dark wizard advised a white wizard against acting recklessly.

Isn't this going against the natural order of things?

Ethan naturally ignored him.

As he gazed at the painting gradually taking shape under his brush, the light in his eyes grew ever brighter!

at the same time.

A faint singing voice drifted from the diary.

Unlike the pure voice of the dead.

This time, it was extremely seductive.

Extis, who overheard this by chance, was momentarily confused.

Finally, the last stroke is complete!

Since it was originally an improvement on a painting, it didn't take too long.

Congratulations! You've completed another extraordinary painting!

Title: Dazzling Brilliance

[Rank: Tier 3 - Golden Legend]

[Description: The lighthouse's glow guides us]

[Effect: A one-time use spell. When used, it will unleash a powerful light, exerting a strong bewitching effect on all target creatures in the vicinity! If the target's skull is under the influence of the "Lamp," it will respond unconditionally to the call.]

This is a high-level spell; its use may attract the attention of certain beings.

[Comment: "I'm curious what happens to magic when a wizard who relies on faith to cast spells is forcibly converted to a different faith."]

The paper has a golden background.

Amidst this golden hue, the light from the "lamp," like a jet-black arrow, pierced through the golden hue.

Absolutely clear.

"By utilizing the infinite nature of the diary, this magic can be cast repeatedly."

Ethan raised the corners of his mouth and held up his diary as if raising a lantern.

With a pleasant smile, she slowly began to speak: "Use magic, 'Radiant Brilliance'."

—In an instant.

The dark wizard Extis could see nothing.

His pupils contracted, and all he could see in his field of vision was that overwhelming golden light.

With its two large hands, Ruyi erased all consciousness from his mind.

at the same time.

The countless prisoners in Azkaban seemed to sense something.

Suddenly, he raised his head.

A brilliant light gradually shone in his originally dark and chaotic eyes!

One by one, the figures, like walking corpses, swayed and stood up!

The target is the underground cave, the location where Ethan is!

...Go, go underground... ...Go underground...

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The lighthouse is calling.

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