HP: At the beginning, I influenced Snape's childhood.

Lin Mo froze, suddenly realizing that he was the one being comforted. Those dark scars shouldn't have been seen by Little Sief.

"I...I'm sorry, Severus. Did this frighten you? You...I'm sorry..." Lin Mo didn't know how to express his current helplessness.

The child seemed to hesitate for a moment when addressing Lin Mo, but only for a moment: "Mo, it's nothing. I wasn't scared, you don't need to worry."

In fact, little Severus wanted to know more about Mo. He thought to himself: What had Mo been through? This was clearly not just a simple injury. Although the scars were spaced out and irregularly, it was obvious that he had done it himself. The child, who had suffered beatings and scoldings for years, knew very well that he had inflicted these scars on himself.

But Lin Mo didn't say anything, and Snape wasn't in a position to pry into such private matters. He simply said in a low voice, "Mo, I'm fine. Do you... need me to help you make breakfast?" Changing the subject was the simplest thing a child could think of.

"Oh, no need, go play." Lin Mo paused, wanting to say something more, but when he saw the child's gaze, he took back his apology.

Watching the child's departing figure, Lin Mo squeezed his eyes shut. Some memories seemed to be flooding back uncontrollably, but Lin Mo knew it wasn't the right time yet, at least not when Severus couldn't see him.

A——L——W——A——Y——S (The following is some background information; you can scroll down if you don't want to read it |ω・))

Xunyu Kingdom, one of the three major powers on Planet E. The country is embroiled in constant conflict and war. Not only are there open and covert struggles between nations, but various dark forces are also stirring.

As friction between nations and alliances intensified, the leaders of various countries gradually forgot about the development of dark forces.

Thus, the dark forces were able to expand step by step, slowly infiltrating various countries from their secret bases. By the time all the major powers recovered from the war, it was too late. The defenses of various countries were constantly weakened by the pervasive sabotage, and some smaller countries' defense systems were even completely paralyzed.

Under these dire circumstances, the leaders of the various countries had no choice but to make a superficial peace, and the alliance they formed was called the Dark Alliance.

However, no country believes that this alliance can protect its own interests. After all, it is the result of the joint efforts of all countries, and no one will easily entrust their life to another country, especially at a time when international relations have just been tense.

The Xunyu Kingdom's force against the forces of darkness is called "Night Dragon," a giant dragon that fights in the night to bring forth the light. This not only reflects the Xunyu Kingdom's emphasis on this struggle but also its unwavering commitment and high hopes.

"Night Dragon" is a military-political entity, and because of its dual influence on international affairs and national defense, it is not entirely under the control of the military.

Following a joint resolution by the military and political departments of Xunyu Kingdom, and with the approval of the main peak, "Night Dragon" was finally formed.

Known for its extremely high mobility, autonomy, and integrity, the "Night Dragon" has almost become a structure, possessing power and strength unlike any other army.

It is mainly divided into seven courts: War, Strategy, Land, Household, Punishment, Shadow, and Order.

The entire "Night Dragon" is organized into units from largest to smallest: Court, Gate, Captain, and Squad.

The War Court is known for its iron will and the spirit of "wearing golden armor through a hundred battles in the yellow sands, never returning until Loulan is conquered". Its main task is to engage the enemy, so its casualties often exceed the total casualties of the other six courts. However, the soldiers of the War Court always make the various special forces of the military envious with their excellent abilities and physical qualities.

The strategist was in charge of battle deployment, troop allocation, and tactical planning. He was renowned in the military for his "strategic planning and decisive victory." Because his powerful battle plans could protect the lives of the strategists to the greatest extent, the two strategists were inseparable, and the officers and soldiers of the two strategists also had a deep friendship.

The Earth Court is often jokingly referred to as a "divination master" by the other courts. Although its main task is not limited to checking the "weather forecast," it also provides information on terrain, weather, environment, and the flora and fauna of the battlefield. Perhaps the joke came true, as there are indeed a few geniuses in the Earth Court who are skilled in divination.

The Household Court is seen as a benefactor by the other courts, primarily responsible for wage disbursement, resource allocation, and economic management. Furthermore, the Supreme Peak has decided that the Household Court, as the economic head of the "Night Dragon," can also establish businesses in various countries. Its extensive information network has also made it a crucial source of information for the other courts.

The Criminal Court is divided into two branches: "Clear" and "Turbid." The Clear branch oversees the enforcement of military law by the "Night Dragon" and supervises other courts, including the management of captured enemy personnel. The Clear branch is responsible for internal affairs, while the Turbid branch handles external matters. All personnel within the Clear branch are known for their integrity and incorruptibility, earning them the reputation of iron-fisted judges. However, the Clear branch members are often lenient with their own people, as many simply couldn't resist the urge to kill.

The Shadow Court is the most mysterious of the Seven Courts. Its members may not be the strongest in terms of physical strength, but they certainly possess the best mental fortitude. Their main responsibility is to infiltrate enemy territory as spies, becoming a sword of Damocles over the enemy's head. However, it also has the most nameless members; none of those who ultimately earn a name are perfectly healthy individuals.

Ling Ting is the "diplomat" of the Seven Courts. He is responsible not only for negotiations with enemies and other countries, but also for dealing with national forces within Xunyu. His main strength lies in his dealings with his own people. They are adept at obtaining due benefits from the main peak and can contribute to the effort of competing with the military region for personnel. It can be said that all the benefits of "Night Dragon" are won by Ling Ting.

Lin Mo, an officer of the Xunyu Kingdom, is the captain of the "Night Dragon" Shadow Court. He ventures deep into the darkness, transforming into a true shadow, walking alongside the darkness yet risking his life to shatter it.

As far as the last mission was known, the Shadow Court Chief personally used special methods to stamp the mission assigned to Lin Mo with the Shadow Court's seal, the highest honor bestowed upon its personnel by any court. (Of course, the special methods meant that the seal couldn't be seen on the surface; Lin Mo had been trained to see these things.)

Mission objective: Eliminate the entire leadership of Dark Night (the name of the largest dark force in Xunyu Kingdom) within fifteen days. If support is needed, contact Hu Ting to send a message; the Shadow Dragon Society will dispatch reinforcements. Best wishes to Mo Jun for a successful mission. Mission codename: Dawn!

Changfeng looked at the dark screen in front of him and sighed softly. If he hadn't collected the information wrong, then as long as Lin Mo completed this mission, he could become the sect leader. Even the positions of deputy judge and judge would be within reach thanks to his outstanding contributions.

What a pity... Changfeng waved his right hand lightly, and the dark light screen disappeared. He adjusted his state and entered the chaos, intending to meet the newcomer that his older brother had sent him.

……

Changfeng stood in his own space, the surrounding environment no longer the serene scenery of the Jiangnan water towns that Lin Mo had encountered. Layer upon layer of mountains, crisscrossing peaks, and not far below the cliffs lay the surging sea.

The bottomless sea was oppressive, black waves crashed violently against the cliff rocks, and fierce winds blew into the mountains, echoing like the low growls of wild beasts.

The wind billowed his pale robe, the hem billowing and swirling around him. He abandoned his usual playful demeanor, his expression devoid of any other emotion, simply staring calmly and expressionlessly at the dark screen before him, unlike the pale blue screen Lin Mo used.

The dark screen displayed Lin Mo's exposed scars, and Chang Feng stared at the grotesque, crisscrossing scars for a long time, unable to recover.

According to regulations, they are not allowed to spy on the host's physical condition unless the host is near death, in which case they can receive their senses. However, if the host consents, they can also perform a full physical examination.

Changfeng had considered giving Lin Mo a physical examination, after all, years of espionage inevitably left him with some hidden injuries, and Lin Mo readily agreed. However, no one expected that the first thing Changfeng would find was those dense scars.

Changfeng stopped the examination at this one spot. He simply couldn't imagine why a young man in his twenties would inflict so many scars on himself. He didn't hide his doubts and asked, but Lin Mo just smiled and let it go. In fact, the physical examination was interrupted because of this.

Changfeng is no innocent little rabbit who knows nothing. As a manager who can control a small world, he has experienced hundreds of millions of years of time passing by and has guided at least tens of thousands of transmigrators. However, this is the first time he has seen someone like this in his previous life.

He has never liked intrigue and scheming, and while he knows the wickedness of human nature, he is not ignorant of it. It's just that over the long period of time, the memories that have been sealed away have not corrupted him from the various human natures of this world, which is the fundamental reason why he feels sorry for Lin Mo now.

Because he understood everything and was sincere, he felt sorry for this young spy king from Xunyu Kingdom.

Author's note: The details of the past life are only for enriching the plot and explaining the origin of everything. You can skip them if you don't like them.