The mastermind behind Hogwarts

Chapter 266 Prophecy of Immortality and Immortal Organizations

"You want the key? Too many wizards have had that idea. We suspect the Immortal Organization hasn't found the key yet."

Salazar seemed to have seen through Moriarty's thoughts, and his words were full of hidden meanings.

"We" naturally refers to the four great masters of Hogwarts.

"People usually think things through carefully before making a decision. But sometimes, a whim might bring greater benefits," Salazar said pointedly.

Moriarty agreed, "This is especially evident in alchemy."

For most alchemy apprentices, a thousand trials are not as valuable as a single moment of enlightenment.

Salazar was a man of wide-ranging interests, including alchemy.

He helped Merlin complete the sealing magic "Sleeping Dragon, Do Not Disturb," which combined alchemy and dragon language.

When alchemy was brought up at this point, Salazar offered a refreshing perspective.

"Alchemy is one of the most unique of the few methods to overcome death."

Merlin—no one knows where his true form went, but you've seen his black dragon avatar.

It's actually just a peculiar alchemical tool.

Merlin awakened from a thousand-year slumber through alchemy, and he can live for a very long time.

Comparing the key to immortality and alchemical items, you'll find an interesting phenomenon: there seem to be quite a few similarities between the two.

So? At the time, we believed that the so-called prophecy of immortality was related to alchemy.

This method of overcoming death through mysticism is not one we choose.

A hint of disdain flashed in Salazar's eyes.

Alchemy belongs to the mystical.

During the era when the Big Four were active, wizards were regarded as "ominous signs" or "embodiments of evil".

Wizards are hunted down by the Church, discriminated against by Muggles, and attacked by many hostile races such as goblins, giants, vampires, and werewolves.

In times of crisis, mysticism, which is unpredictable and sometimes effective, is naturally unpopular.

Wizards are more inclined to believe in their wands and weapons than in so-called miracles.

Moreover, the four giants are proud, and they pursue the purest and most precious part of magic.

Moriarty appreciated this professional attitude; the four were undoubtedly qualified wizards.

however……

"I must point out that you are probably oversimplifying the prophecy of eternal life."

Moriarty looked Salazar straight in the eye and said something that contradicted Salazar's statement.

"In my deductions, the prophecy of immortality has nothing to do with alchemy, but is closely related to elemental magic."

The affirmative tone and cautious wording made Salazar seriously consider Moriarty's point of view.

"That possibility cannot be ruled out," Salazar narrowed his eyes, recalling, "the prophecy of immortality had already begun to circulate before we mastered our respective elemental magic."

That was a Hebrew lord I met when I was hiding from the Papacy. He told me the story of the prophecy of eternal life.

I didn't take it to heart at the time, but then I met Godric.

Later, the four of us got to know each other, and it was through repeated conversations that we finally brought the prophecy of immortality into the open.

"A Hebrew lord?" A hint of surprise flashed in Moriarty's eyes.

Sarah glanced at Moriarty: "Is there a problem?"

Moriarty gave a knowing smile. "Merlin told me he also learned the story of the prophecy of eternal life from a Hebrew lord. Do you see any problem with that?"

"Merlin never told me this. We didn't pay attention to the prophecy of immortality back then, but now it seems that everything makes sense."

Salazar was a little annoyed; it seemed he had overlooked something in this matter.

"Furthermore, the Hebrews now have a new name: Jews."

According to my alchemy professor, Nicolas Flamel, there are fewer than 10 people in the world who understand Hebrew.

Moriarty briefed Salazar on the situation, explaining that over the past millennium, countless nations and peoples have vanished into history.

Salazar, however, became interested in Nicolas Flamel.

"Your alchemy professor? When did Hogwarts add alchemy as a course?"

"Last year," Moriarty said succinctly, "Nico Lemaître was the best of the few remaining alchemists in Europe."

"Sounds good," Salazar nodded in satisfaction, his tone now tinged with joy. "Time will tell. If Godric sees Hogwarts now, he'll understand that leaving was the right choice."

Moriarty wanted to ask Salazar for his reasoning, but he steered the conversation back to the prophecy of immortality.

"From a temporal perspective, the prophecy of immortality originated a very, very long time ago."

Moriarty waved his wand, and an endless timeline appeared before them, with streaks of light occasionally flashing across it. It recorded the number of times the prophecy of immortality had appeared and the people associated with it.

"Around 1500 years ago, Merlin learned of the prophecy of immortality in his search for a way to resurrect King Arthur."

"About a thousand years ago, you learned of the prophecy of eternal life while you were fleeing from the Papacy."

"The Hebrew lords played a very important role in this, but we cannot confirm whether the two Hebrew lords are the same person," Moriarty said, looking at Salazar.

Salazar nodded, indicating that Moriarty was absolutely right.

"Time continued to pass, and in 1988, I learned of the prophecy of immortality from a Japanese black wizard."

Moriarty concluded: "In the past 1500 years, the prophecy of immortality has appeared a total of three times."

Three times is indeed a negligible number, no wonder no related records have ever been found.

"But—" Moriarty's tone changed, and his expression became serious. "If a group of people set their sights on the prophecy of immortality 1500 years ago, spanning a thousand years, their strength might be beyond our imagination."

"Yes, in the pursuit of immortality, no one will stand still; everyone will go mad."

Salazar stared at the timeline, his voice heavy.

"In addition, the millennium has given this group of people a long time to grow. As long as they are not Squibs, they may have become the most terrifying existence in the magical world."

Of course, this assumes that these people actually existed and that they had their eyes on the prophecy of immortality as early as 1500 years ago.

Sara looked at Moriarty, who replied without hesitation, "I have every reason to suspect that these people really exist; they are the current Immortal Organization!"

"Explain your reasoning."

"If the two Hebrew lords are the same person, it proves that he lived for at least 500 years."

Moreover, he is very likely a wizard from the Immortal Organization; otherwise, why would a Hebrew tell you and Merlin the story of the prophecy of immortality?

"Are you saying that the Hebrew lord is trying to use me and Merlin?"

Salazar sensed a conspiracy.

"Hmph! A rat hiding in the shadows! It only knows how to use dirty tricks to achieve its ulterior motives."

As a shrewd and calculating serpent ancestor, how could Salazar not see it?

But as he said, neither he nor Merlin had paid attention to the prophecy of immortality before, and naturally they had not thought of the conspiracy behind it.

Moriarty nodded and said, "I think the Hebrews were attracted by your strength—the Immortal Organization back then wasn't nearly as powerful as it is now; they could only do things secretly."

"If what you say is true, then you are facing the greatest mastermind in the wizarding world!" Salazar suddenly smiled at Moriarty. "Are you confident, Slytherin?"

"I never talk about confidence," Moriarty said, his eyes calm and serene, "because I am never cowardly. What does it matter if an organization spans a thousand years? I don't believe time represents everything."

"Time..." Salazar murmured, his eyes unreadable.

Moriarty didn't hear him and continued his analysis: "In August 1990, the Immortals attacked Hyprose Stadium in Canada."

It is certain that the immortality organization has infiltrated the UK.

I cannot remain indifferent and continue to allow the immortal organization to grow; that would be tantamount to slow suicide.

As I mentioned earlier, the prophecy of immortality is related to elemental magic, and I, possessing two major forms of elemental magic, may have already been targeted by the Immortal Organization.

Moriarty recalled the magician's brainwashing voice and became even more convinced of this.

Salazar pondered carefully: "Water, fire, wind, and earth are the elemental magic we control. According to you, the Japanese BOSS controls the dark element, which means there are five elements..."

"No, I know a sixth one," Moriarty's voice rose slightly: "Lightning element!"

(End of this chapter)