The mastermind behind Hogwarts

Chapter 268 Fire Elemental Magic

Moriarty bid farewell to Salazar, left the alternate dimension, and returned to the real world.

Looking up at the surroundings, I realized that sunset is the most beautiful time at Slytherin Castle, with the warm twilight sky reflecting romantic and enchanting colors.

The lake surface was flushed with a reddish hue, carrying a hint of desolation and warmth.

No matter how hard others rack their brains, they would never have imagined that the two heads of the Slytherin family completed the handover here.

Without looking back, Moriarty walked toward the castle and went to the underground chamber.

The immortal phoenix egg remained on the stone altar as always, the phoenix inside unaware that her fate would be inextricably linked with Moriarty from this moment on.

"Devour!"

Moriarty drew his staff, tapped the eggshell, and chanted the Devouring Spell.

He improved the Devouring Spell, making the incantation simpler and the transmitted magic more powerful.

The immense magical power acted like a net, trapping the phoenix egg.

Silently, the phoenix egg disappeared, only to reappear in another dimension, falling onto the water's surface.

Moriarty channeled his water elemental magic, rolled up the phoenix egg, and simultaneously used Wind Steal!

Pure wind elemental magic covers the surface of the egg, and the power of theft is activated!

"Ding-dong~ Congratulations, host, you have successfully seized all the fire elemental magic power of the Undying Phoenix!"

Moriarty heard the system's ethereal notification tone.

Instead of being pleased, he asked a serious question.

"System, is the fire elemental magic you've acquired enough to unlock fire elemental magic?"

The system immediately replied: "The Undying Phoenix Egg contains abundant fire elemental magic, enough to unlock fire elemental magic and become a level 3 magic apprentice."

Would you like to unlock it?

"Level 3 Magic Apprentice?"

Moriarty frowned slightly. His wind magic had reached level 35, a high-level wizard, while his water magic was even higher, at level 50!

Compared to water and wind, fire elemental magic is indeed lagging behind.

The system explained: "The fire element magic power possessed by the Undying Phoenix Egg is only enough for the host to become a level 3 magic apprentice."

This is the same as when the host first unlocked fire elemental magic two years ago.

However, the host devoured the immortal phoenix egg and gained an ability called Animagus in the Harry Potter world!

After reaching level 31, the host can possess the Phoenix form of Animagus.

Moriarty's eyes lit up: "Animagus? System, check how many points are needed to exchange for Animagus."

"Animagus refers to a wizard who can transform into a certain animal while retaining his magical powers."

Given the horrific consequences of Animagus causing an inability to revert to normal human form, exchanging for them requires 5 points.

Moriarty acquired the Animagus with 5 points by devouring the Undying Phoenix Egg, a worthwhile deal.

Moriarty did not question the number 5. Animagus transformations are usually limited to non-magical creatures, and transformations of magical creatures would have unpredictable consequences.

Like transforming into a phoenix, it's possible to become a human-bird, or a bird-human.

However, the system resolved the risk of Moriarty's mutation, but the ultimate reason was still that Moriarty devoured the immortal phoenix egg.

In theory, Moriarty could possess all the abilities of an immortal phoenix.

In fact... we'll only do better!

Moriarty gripped his staff tightly, his eyes filled with determination and fighting spirit.

Start as a level 3 magic apprentice.

"System, fire element magic confirmed."

"Ding-dong~ Now starting the path to advanced wind and fire elemental magic for the host... Updating the shop for the host... Starting a quest for the host... Congratulations on becoming a Level 3 Magic Apprentice (Fire)!"

The host is reminded that due to the completion of Task Three, an additional reward has been obtained: the exchange points for fire elemental magic have been halved.

The exchange points in the Fire Element Shop have been adjusted to half the original value for the host.

"Open the shop." Moriarty couldn't wait to upgrade to level 31 high wizard.

The updated system shop now features a fourth interface: Fire Element Magic.

1. Passive Magic - Divine Might, 1 points.

As if the god of fire had descended, a fire god's domain with a radius of 10 meters was added to the caster.

Apply three layers of burning to the enemy without conditions or obstacles.

Note: Enemies will immediately self-immolate after being inflicted with 7 stacks of burn.

2. Explosive heatwave, 8000 points.

The caster needs to wave the wand with specific movements while chanting the spell.

It can temporarily change the surrounding environment to the sweltering heat of summer, then explode, causing significant mass damage.

Note: This can apply 1 stack of burn to enemies.

3. Scarlet Fever, 1 points.

The caster continuously compresses fire elemental magic, merging it into the air, which can burn the brain of a designated enemy.

To make them stupid so that they do things that are hard for ordinary people to understand.

Note: Mental magic has no wind-up or incantation required. The caster must possess strong mental power, otherwise it will damage the caster's brain.

The characteristic of becoming an idiot is that the eyeballs bulge out and the pupils turn scarlet.

4. Burning with anger, 2 points.

The spellcaster stirred up his anger, brandished his wand, and summoned a sea of ​​fire that incinerated all enemies.

Note: The extent of the fire is directly proportional to the caster's anger and the amount of magic power.

5. Volcanic eruption, 2 points.

The spell explodes from the tip of the caster's wand in the shape of a cannonball, delivering a powerful single-target attack that inflicts irreversible and fatal damage on the enemy.

Note: Adds 1 stack of burn to the enemy.

6. Brilliant Glory, 5 points.

The spellcaster waves their wand, summoning fireballs that inflict two stacks of burn on enemies.

Note: After the host becomes a level 31 high wizard, magic can be upgraded.

The upgraded magic effect becomes a fireball with a flash, capable of emitting high-temperature rays and adding 2 layers of burn.

Moriarty looked further down, and the interface turned gray. Level 3 magic apprentices could only see this much; more powerful spells were not yet unlocked.

Of the six spells currently available, "Burning Fury" carries negative emotions, and negative emotions are precisely the best nourishment for dark elemental magic. Moriarty has no desire to be controlled by dark elemental magic.

So he chose to exchange for five passive magic spells: Divine Might, Explosive Heat, Crimson Frenzy, Volcanic Eruption, and Radiant Brilliance.

"Host has successfully redeemed 98000 points. The spell has been cast. Host now has 290800 points."

A massive amount of knowledge and information surged into Moriarty's mind like a fierce tidal wave.

The fire elemental magic was violent, intense, and restless, igniting waves of fire and intense heat in Moriarty's mental world.

Moriarty quickly used his three protective spells, otherwise he wasn't sure if his brain would be burned out and he would become an idiot.

In order to suppress the surging fire elemental magic, Moriarty did not use the water or wind elements.

Instead, it combines spiritual power, magical power, and the power of the immortal phoenix that it has seized.

Warm currents swirled within his body, and under the nurturing power of magic, he gradually transformed into a little phoenix spreading its wings and taking flight.

The little phoenix had a pair of bright gray eyes, which were Moriarty's eyes.

He flew into the spiritual world, soaring through the sea of ​​fire, the swirling winds dispersing the heat.

But the raging fire elemental magic was not willing to be destroyed, and it transformed into streaks of fire arrows that shot towards him.

"Immortal Rebirth!" Moriarty unleashed the magical properties of the immortal phoenix to the fullest extent.

Moriarty is reborn in the flames, undergoing rebirth time and time again, with his magical power increasing with each rebirth.

Through constant struggle against the magic of the fire element, Moriarty's phoenix gradually grew larger, its feathers grew out, radiating dazzling firelight, and trailing long, magnificent tail feathers.

Moriarty nodded in satisfaction. Although he had not fully transformed into the Animagus form, his technique of using mental power to evolve the immortal phoenix was becoming increasingly skillful.

The fire elemental magic in the spiritual world was almost gone, with only a few scattered flames lying around.

Moriarty flapped his wings, extinguishing the flames, restoring his mental world to its original state, and his mind instantly became clear.

"Ding~ Detected that the host has fully mastered fire elemental magic, level increased to 26th level novice wizard (fire)."

The system message delighted Moriarty; he was only 4 levels away from level 31.

For Moriarty now, with his unique understanding of elemental magic and his amazing talent, raising his level by four is a very easy thing.

But not now. Moriarty stepped out of the dark room and looked out the window. It was already late, and night had completely fallen.

Luke had prepared dinner and was waiting in the hall for Moriarty and the two hostesses to dine.

(End of this chapter)