The mastermind behind Hogwarts

Chapter 267 Perfecting Devouring

Salazar was quite certain that he had never heard of lightning magic in his long life.

"It seems I'm destined not to be able to help you much on the path of elemental magic."

Salazar glanced briefly at Moriarty and said thoughtfully, "As your ancestor, it is my regret that I cannot provide you with crucial assistance."

But as a legendary archmage, I'm glad to see you forge your own magical path.

Every legendary mage is unwavering in their commitment to their magical path.

The word "legend" not only represents an unparalleled understanding of magic but also a sublimation of one's own realm.

He was also a lone warrior.

Explore, pursue, and learn tirelessly on the path of magic, ignoring the beautiful scenery and the thorns along the way.

Walk single-mindedly toward the light ahead, persevering and without hesitation.

Different magical paths are like two worlds. Salazar is lucky; he has a mortal enemy who is also a close friend, as well as two trustworthy comrades.

The four founders of Hogwarts started from the same point, but embarked on different magical paths, yet they were able to support each other and fight side by side.

Perhaps this is why Salazar gave up becoming a god?

Facing not only his ancestor but also a lone warrior like himself, striving step by step toward his goal—even though their paths and methods differed—Moriarty still felt a sense of kinship.

He took a step back, bowed slightly, and nodded in greeting.

Thank you for your affirmation.

"No need to stand on ceremony," Salazar nodded slightly, extending his right hand and raising one finger. "Although I can't lend you a hand, perfecting the Devouring Curse is still no problem."

"Devouring everything."

Salazar recited the incantation for the Devouring Curse, and a beam of emerald light shot from his fingertips, reaching straight into the sky.

A layer of mist suddenly appeared in the fiery red sky, followed by a continuous drizzle.

Moriarty let a drizzle fall on his hand, feeling the magic of the water element within.

Salazar's water elemental magic is calm, serene, and tranquil, yet it exudes a sense of death from within.

It is completely different from Moriarty's water elemental magic.

Thanks to Moriarty's talent in transfiguration, his water elemental magic is biased towards material transformation.

Furthermore, due to its powerful mental strength and alchemical matrix, it has given rise to mental magic such as crying under the falling snow and gentle blue whales.

However, Moriarty also knew that this did not mean he was stronger than Salazar.

It can only be said that Salazar, as a native wizard in the Harry Potter world, was extremely knowledgeable and exceptionally talented. While forging his own magical path, he also developed elemental magic.

As it is now, Salazar is casting a spell, and the water elemental magic is altering this alternate dimension.

Moriarty seemed to envision Salazar and the Big Three building an alternate dimension together.

Salazar raised his second finger, and the drizzle instantly turned into a downpour.

Neither Moriarty nor Salazar got wet.

The sky, the breeze, and the land were hidden in the rain, gradually disappearing, and Slytherin Cemetery became indistinct.

"When the three giants come back and see their alternate dimension in this state, will they come after you?" Moriarty joked.

"Hehehe," Salazar laughed nostalgically, "this kind of thing happened all the time when we were developing elemental magic."

Usually Helga would complain a bit, Rowena would summon a strong wind to dry the moisture, and as for that stupid lion, he would just draw his sword and chase after me to slash.

In the end, Salazar revealed a hint of resentment.

Moriarty shook his head and smiled. It seemed Salazar had learned his lesson from Gryffindor's sword.

"Don't smile like that."

Salazar frowned slightly and hurriedly revealed Gryffindor's embarrassing incident.

"When that stupid lion mastered the magic of fire element, he also burned off his own fur."

Note that this refers to all body hair, not just head hair and beard.

Salazar added with satisfaction, "Helga and Rowena were terrified—Helga didn't feed him for three days, and I finally made him a hair-growth magic potion, which helped him recover."

Moriarty listened with great interest and couldn't help but applaud the four giants. No wonder Salazar was willing to give up becoming a god.

Even the God of Law probably doesn't have a group of companions like this by his side.

But why did Salazar leave Hogwarts in a fit of pique?

Noticing Moriarty's puzzled look, Salazar shook his head. "Don't ask. I don't think it's necessary to tell you too much history—every era of wizards has its own mission and life. Our story is coming to an end, and your story is just beginning."

"Well, I was just curious," Moriarty shrugged. "I'm not a detective, and solving my mystery isn't my goal."

Salazar silently raised his third finger, without a trace of magical energy emanating from him. However, an inexplicable sense of threat constantly reminded Moriarty that Salazar was in danger at this moment!

"boom!"

A deep, muffled thud resounded, and Moriarty realized that it was the sound coming from the alternate dimension itself.

The water level soared into the air, threatening to engulf the entire space, but suddenly a black hole appeared in the sky, sucking the water into the black hole in just a few seconds.

Moriarty witnessed the whole thing, and Salazar told him, "Use your water elemental magic to cover the golden land."

"Are you testing me?" Moriarty smirked.

Salazar extended his right hand and gestured towards the golden ground.

Moriarty swung his Slytherin staff at the ground, and water elemental magic surged into the air like a flash flood.

"Oh? This way?" Salazar's snake-like eyes flashed with interest. "Water elemental magic fully contacts the air, conforming to this world to the maximum extent. Is it to unleash magical transformation?"

"Please witness my magic."

Moriarty smiled slightly, and the next moment, a torrential downpour, snowflakes filled the sky, and hail fell.

There is no sea, yet waves rise; there is no lake, yet tides surge forth.

The alternate dimension was like a cardboard box submerged in water, with endless water pouring in from all directions.

The golden land was quickly covered by water, and the water level continued to rise, returning to a height similar to the original water level.

"Alright, that's enough," Salazar said, glancing at the water's surface before turning to Moriarty. "Now this space is marked by you."

You have the ability to seize, absorb, and transform the objects you devour.

I think that way, acquiring fire elemental magic won't be a problem for you.

Moriarty had no doubt about Salazar's statement, and through this operation, he understood something.

"You use alternate dimensions to find wizards who possess the same elemental properties, right?"

Salazar nodded and then shook his head. "Yes and no."

"The alternate dimension was indeed set up by us to find outstanding wizards."

We have left the methods of entering this place in the real world in various forms.

However, there has only been one wizard who has mastered the magic of the four elements of water, wind, fire, and earth in thousands of years.

In other words, you are the second wizard to enter this place.

"Who was the first wizard?" Moriarty frowned slightly.

Voldemort?

He is the heir to Slytherin and discovers the past of the Other Dimension.

Dumbledore?

Through his few encounters, Moriarty discovered that Old Dumbledore seemed to have mastered fire elemental magic, or at least possessed fire elemental magic power.

Grindelwald?

He... probably wouldn't... right?

Meeting Moriarty's questioning gaze, Salazar did not look away this time.

"It was a Hufflepuff," he said. "About three hundred years ago, that child mastered earth magic."

"It's Hufflepuff..." Moriarty was genuinely surprised.

"Hmm, I'm surprised too, but that's the truth," Salazar said expressionlessly. "Never underestimate anyone."

"Let's end this small talk," Moriarty suddenly said. "I should return to the real world to devour the immortal phoenix egg and obtain fire elemental magic."

"Go ahead," Salazar said, offering no objection.

Moriarty nodded slightly: "I look forward to our next meeting."

"I'm also looking forward to it, provided you can find other ways to enter other dimensions."

Salazar curled the corners of his mouth into a meaningful smile.

"I don't know the methods of entry left by the Stupid Lion, Helga, and Rowena. Most of the methods I left behind are hidden in spells and black magic items."

The Hufflepuff student's appearance was inspired by a dear friend in the book club, who wanted this minor role.

(End of this chapter)