The mastermind behind Hogwarts

Chapter 145 Moriarty vs. Two, Dumbledore and Diana

"Oh...you've won..." Dracula's voice seemed to come from a very distant place.

He clearly hadn't expected Jericho to have mastered the flight spell, and was blinded by appearances, believing that Jericho's flying skills were too advanced, causing Spellboard to miss.

"My dear Jericho, you are as nimble as a dove," Dracula said, his tone returning to its playful one. "You've won, Lilith has won too, and now, Mr. Moriarty? It's your turn."

Moriarty took a few steps forward and said loudly, "The professor in the third level is Dumbledore, isn't he? It can only be him—you must be eager for him to defeat me, so let him come out, and I'm eager to throw the spell in your face too."

"Wow~ Wow~"

Dracula spoke slowly and deliberately, "Moriarty, do you know who your opponent is? He's the strongest wizard in the world—that's what wizards all think. Although I could kill him in my prime, I have to admit that no one can defeat Albus Percival Dumbledore now."

"Stop putting on airs, Dracula."

Moriarty's gray pupils gleamed with two icy blue lights, and his cold tone carried a hint of mockery.

"How much of Dumbledore's power can you unleash now?"

Controlling Dumbledore alone consumed most of Dracula's already limited magical power.

Otherwise, Dracula wouldn't have been able to break free from the students' control, and Professors McGonagall and Snape wouldn't have been unable to even cast a Killing Curse.

Moriarty even had a theory: Dumbledore lifted Occlumency, allowing the viral magic to invade his brain and mind.

He most likely concealed his true thoughts and used trivial matters to deceive Dracula.

This might sound redundant, but who told him to be Old Man Deng? Nothing he did would be surprising. Besides, Moriarty had a feeling that Old Man Deng might be testing his strength.

As if to confirm Moriarty's idea, Dumbledore walked out from the back of the Great Hall.

The white wizard opted for a light-colored style today, wearing a khaki wizard's robe and a flat-topped tassel cap, looking as if he were wearing pajamas, peaceful and serene.

But a series of "click, click, click..." footsteps broke the atmosphere. Diana, in her high heels, followed behind Dumbledore, swaying her hips as she walked toward Moriarty.

"Moriarty, since you're so right, you surely wouldn't mind if I had another professor help Dumbledore, would you?" Dracula said hypocritically.

"Look at this beautiful, sexy, and noble elven priestess—you've never dealt with elves before, have you? Believe me, they're a lowly bunch, but their elven magic is truly unique. Give it a try, Moriarty."

The third level of the game – Defeat Dumbledore and Diana! Game start!

As soon as Dracula finished speaking the last word, the system chimed and issued a mission!

"The system has detected that the host has encountered Dumbledore at 5% of his strength and Diana at 4% of her strength. Please defeat them."

Reward: 100,000 points. Penalty: Defeat in battle; the host dies at the hands of Dumbledore or Diana.

100,000 points!

Moria's eyes lit up. So many points! The most generous reward since the system started issuing missions.

This task must be completed!

"Crushed to pieces!"

Moriarty raised his hand and unleashed a Shattering Curse!

The surging magic contained undisguised killing intent. Lilith and Jericho, who were watching the battle, were stunned. Moriarty's determination made them think that the two people opposite them were not professors, but dark wizards and vampires.

But Dumbledore quickly showed them that he was far more terrifying than dark wizards and vampires.

The elder wand was gently waved, and a huge rock rose from the ground, flying in front of the Shattering Charm's flight path.

With a "crack," the boulder shattered, and Dumbledore waved his spell again: "Volley Fire!"

Small pebbles filled the space above the hall, their pointed tips peeking out, before raining down on Moriarty's head!

Moriarty drew his cedarwood wand, the white blade flashing a silver light through the air. Water elemental magic overflowed like boiling water, turning into a large cloud of steam, hot and hissing.

"Up—" Moriarty raised the cedarwood wand high like he was carrying an Olympic torch, and steam rose "whoosh" over Moriarty's head.

The steam, like a large white net, caught the falling pebbles, which hissed and melted away.

"Transfiguration: Tri-state Transformation." Moriarty walked unhurriedly toward Dumbledore, his voice sounding particularly cold amidst the hissing sounds, and a rapidly spinning chill emanated from his body.

The sky above was filled with steaming heat, while the ground froze into ice with Moriarty's every step.

The contrast between the solid and gaseous states of water creates the current effect; although it is water element magic, it is actually two different magical effects.

"Ding-dong~ The host has gained enlightenment. The level of the Water Element Magic Advancement Path has been upgraded to Level 39 High Wizard."

I was promoted two levels.

Moriarty was almost in front of Dumbledore, the white wizard staring blankly—Diana was too, but Moriarty didn't think Dracula had given up.

Sure enough, Dumbledore opened his mouth and slowly said, "Expelliarmus."

"Bang!"

A dazzling, vibrant red light shot out from the tip of the Elder Wand!

The demonic light streaked past, seemingly distorting space and also appearing to carry flames, igniting the air.

It streaked through the air with a beautiful trail of fire, rushing towards Moriarty, its target clearly the Slytherin staff in his right hand!

So strong!

Moriarty's eyes narrowed. It was simply outrageous that Dumbledore, at only 5% of his power, could unleash such a terrifying disarming spell.

"Super Armor Protection!" Moriarty held his staff in front of him, and water elemental magic erupted, covering the huge shield with frost and forming an ice wall.

The Disarming Charm struck the ice wall with a "bang," shattering it. Moriarty quickly swung his cedarwood wand and cast another Ironclad Charm to stop the rampaging Disarming Charm a meter away from his right hand.

"Scalding magic, outrageous magical effects, as expected of you," Moriarty murmured. Dumbledore's immense power fueled his determination to win. He put away his wand and charged towards Dumbledore.

He swung his staff, unleashing a torrent of cold air that transformed the hall into an ice age!

The steam in the air transformed into a heat wave, bringing with it a terrifying temperature that pressed down on Dumbledore and Diana.

Dumbledore, unperturbed, pointed his wand into the air. "Obstacles everywhere!"

Invisible walls of air appeared in the sky, and the cold currents and heat waves encountered various obstacles, colliding with the air walls and creating clusters of wind.

Moriarty waved his staff, turning the wind into snow, and ice crystals and snowflakes began to appear in the air, as if an endless blizzard would fall at any moment!

Dumbledore looked at the ice crystals, raindrops, and snowflakes all around him, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes, and pointed his wand at the ground beside him.

A huge golden lion leaped out, spewing out a mouthful of flames. The raging fire engulfed all the wind and snow, and the heat wave turned into steam and scattered in all directions. But Moriarty had already rushed over, swinging his staff and smashing it at Dumbledore!

Because of the close proximity, Moriarty clearly saw a flicker of surprise in Dumbledore's eyes.

You old man Deng, you were deliberately controlled!

Thinking this, Moriarty increased the force of his blow, raising his left hand and clenching it into a fist in mid-air, shouting, "Touch of Frost!"

Dumbledore remained motionless, unresponsive, watching as the staff and fist were about to smash into his head.

A refreshing scent of nature suddenly wafted in, carrying boundless embrace. A pure white arm stretched out in front of Dumbledore, blocking Moriarty's attack from afar!

Moriarty felt an affinity envelop his fist and staff, bringing him within an inch of Dumbledore, yet preventing him from taking another step!

(End of this chapter)