The mastermind behind Hogwarts

Chapter 362 Setting a Trap (Part 1)

The night passed quickly, and Wednesday's daytime was also calm, but the evening became lively.

As always, a few mischievous kids continued their nighttime roams, and their cover made it even easier for some people to do clandestine things in the city.

If someone goes for a nighttime stroll on the eighth floor of the castle, they will see a black cloth bag floating in the corridor!

About five minutes later, two people appeared next to the bag: Jiu Neng!

And, Hanyu Kafu!

Jiu Neng looks as dull and lifeless as a piece of wood.

Yuzuru Kaze cautiously looked around to make sure no one else was there.

The reason for letting the bag float in the air for five minutes was to test whether there was anyone else here.

Last night, Moriarty's sudden appearance startled him.

Indeed, Jericho's guess was correct.

Starting from the second round of the tournament, Kuno was controlled by a spell similar to a "soul-stealing curse" from Hanyu Kafu.

Last night's meeting with Moriarty made Yuzuru realize that in the event of a conflict, Kuno's body would not be able to withstand Yuzuru's attacks.

Tonight, Yuzuru Kafu himself came.

After confirming that there was no one else, he placed the bag against the wall.

"Thump!"

The bag made a loud noise, as if it contained something very heavy.

Hanyu Kafu untied the cloth bag, revealing the unconscious twin ponytails!

A smile flickered in his eyes.

"Tokugawa, I originally planned to use you to deal with Old Master Tokugawa after you returned to Japan, but since Moriarty wants you, I have no choice."

"Don't worry, you'll be reunited with your lover soon."

Yuzuru Kaze retied the bag, checked the time, and saw that there were still three minutes until 12 o'clock. He quickly made himself and Kuno invisible together with the bag.

The reason for bringing Kuno along is that, if everything goes smoothly, Hanyu Kafu plans to use Kuno to attract attention; otherwise, how can he explain Jericho and Tokugawa's sudden disappearance?

Then they'll say that Tokugawa clashed with Kuno and was killed by Kuno, and that Jericho, who helped Tokugawa, was also killed by Kuno.

As for himself, he distanced himself completely from Moriarty, with whom he had already reached an agreement.

Of course, this is assuming everything goes smoothly.

If either Moriarty or Jericho dares to play any tricks, Hanyu Kafu won't let them off the hook.

Yuzuru Kaze opened his smiling eyes, his gaze filled with a tyrannical darkness.

Three minutes later, Jericho walked over from the other end of the corridor.

After repeatedly checking and finding nothing unusual, Hanyu Kafu transformed into the form of Kuno and appeared not far from Jericho, with his bag appearing at the same time.

Jericho glanced casually at the bag, then looked impatiently at Jiu Neng.

"You specifically asked me to come here, so what is this 'golden opportunity' you're talking about? Shouldn't you let me see it?"

Jericho yawned impatiently, a sight that, when observed by "Nine," corresponded to the intelligence report that Jericho was unruly, further convincing "Nine" that the person opposite him was indeed Jericho.

"Nine Powers" smiled slightly, "That makes things easier."

Find out whether Jericho really betrayed Moriarty, then knock Jericho unconscious and bring him to Moriarty.

What's this called? This is called killing two birds with one stone!

And the spell I recently learned, the astral projection, is actually quite useful.

It's a pity about Jericho; as a pawn, he could have helped me accomplish many things.

"Nine" walked towards Jericho with a look that was three parts smug and one part regret.

"Dear Mr. Blanche, I know you have a grudge against Moriarty Ledrin, and we've taken advantage of that to invite you to join us!"

"You?" Jericho picked at his ear dismissively. "You mean the Magic Institute? Don't tell me the Magic Institute can deal with Moriarty."

"No, no, no, no."

"Nine Powers" laughed and shook his head: "Of course not the Magic Institute, I'm talking about the International Black Wizards Alliance—us."

"The International Black Wizards Alliance?" Jericho feigned confusion while secretly thinking, "What an idiot!"

If I hadn't received Moriarty's letter, I probably wouldn't have known you were planning to target me.

That bag contains the twin tails, right? You'll have to hand us over to Moriarty later.

They even made up some international black wizard alliance to fool me?

I don't believe you for a second!

It was all made up on the spot, just so I would lower my guard and be ambushed!

"Yes, we dark wizards have been dissatisfied with the International Wizarding Union and the Secrecy Act for a long time."

As “Nine Powers” ​​spoke, he moved closer to Jericho.

"We were the ones who carried out the attacks at the Quidditch World Cup, and Grindelwald decades ago was also one of ours."

"Nine Abilities" can talk fluently and casually, spouting nonsense without batting an eye.

"You might not know Grindelwald, but you know Voldemort, right? He was one of us too."

A glint of light flashed in Jericho's eyes. He was certain that Nine was talking nonsense, but the fact that he dared to say the name "Voldemort" and was unharmed showed that Nine was no ordinary person, or at least the wizard who possessed Nine was no ordinary person!

"Then, if I join you, will you help me deal with Moriarty?" Jericho began his performance.

"certainly."

"Nine" said with feigned seriousness, "Moriarty has been hindering our progress. In a few months, we will resurrect Voldemort and have him help you. You only need to give him a little help at crucial moments, and he will help you kill Moriarty!"

"Okay, I agree!" Jerry walked a few steps excitedly, as if imagining the scene of Voldemort's resurrection and return.

In reality, he secretly used armor to protect himself from unforeseen circumstances.

"But…"

"Nine Abilities" laughed: "My dear Mr. Blanche, there's no such thing as a free lunch. You understand?"

Jericho feigned wariness and asked, "What do you want me to do?"

"It was just making a few vows..."

Nine Powers stretched out his hand, holding the wand in his grasp. "I recently learned an unbreakable spell, and we must establish it."

"And also, the blood oath!"

"And, our unique contract magic from Japan, the Blood Spirit Contract."

Jericho was stunned; he hadn't heard of any of the three spells except for the Unbreakable Curse.

If all of this were done, I'd probably be controlled by Jiu Neng for the rest of my life.

"You don't want to?" Seeing Jericho's somewhat unpleasant expression, "Nine Powers" raised his wand!

"I never intended for you to join. I just approached you on purpose to examine your memories!"

"Capture the spirit, grasp the mind!"

"Nine Powers" looked into Jericho's eyes and used the magic he had recently learned to search Jericho's memories!

Ok?

"Nine" blinked. He saw Jericho openly betray Moriarty and heard Jericho's inner complaints about Moriarty.

Now, "Nine" was relieved; he trusted Jericho.

In that case, you are no longer of any use.

"Nine Powers" knocked Jericho down with "Fainting," originally intending to control Jericho through astral projection, but considering Moriarty's powerful discernment and perception, he gave up.

Jericho was put into the bag, and "Nine" began to wait for Moriarty.

Around 12:15, Moriarty appeared in "Nine Powers'" sight. Around this time yesterday, he and Moriarty made an agreement here.

"The person you wanted has been brought to you."

"Nine Powers" kicked the cloth bag at his feet, indicating that someone was inside.

Moriarty wore the Slytherin staff today, and a glint of greed flashed in the eyes of the Nine.

Moriarty used the tip of his cane to pry open the bag and saw Jericho and the twin-tailed girl both unconscious.

"Good job, you've accomplished this." Moriarty nodded in satisfaction.

Perhaps it was the condescending tone that displeased Jiu Neng, who lowered his voice and said, "It's your turn to complete the agreement. Take me to the House of Requirement now."

"Okay, no problem." Moriarty smiled and raised his staff, pointing it at a blank wall.

"Nine Powers" was instantly invigorated. "The key to entering the Room of Requirement is on this wall?"

However, he would never find the Room of Requirement. Jericho rose from the bag like a ghost, without making a sound!

Jericho aimed his wand at "Nine" and raised it!

As if he had eyes in the back of his head, Moriarty, despite facing the wall, was brewing a spell with his staff.

He collapsed to the ground, completely unconscious!

Two powerful silent spells instantly struck "Nine Powers"!

"Thump!"

"Nine Powers" collapsed to the ground.

Jericho stepped out of the bag and poked Nine's belly with his wand.

"You dare to mess with me! You dare to lie to me!"

"An International Black Wizarding Alliance? Why don't you just say you're an alien!"

"And they even used Legilimency on your father, Jericho!"

"The curse remains unbreakable!"

"You even used a stunning spell to knock me unconscious!"

"Fuck!"

"I haven't been at Hogwarts long, but I've already learned quite a few spells."

Jericho cursed a few times, pried open his left eyelid, and took out a contact lens-like object from his eyeball. He then pried open his right eyelid and took out the same object.

He placed the two objects in his palm, and a strange wisp of blue smoke emerged from them.

"If it weren't for Professor Nicolas Flamel's help in completing this alchemical artifact, you would have actually searched my memories."

Jericho clutched the two small alchemical artifacts in his hands. They were disposable items with a lifespan of only one minute, and they were already ruined.

"Sir," Jericho looked up and smiled at Moriarty, "I think I'll be back soon, back to the Slytherin I know."

Moriarty nodded at him, affirming his actions: "You saw the decision Hanyu Kafu made at that moment, and his subsequent performance, and you almost fooled me too."

"Hehe," Jericho chuckled, touching his short hair. "There wasn't time for our plans back then. I knew Yuzuru Kafu was a bad person the moment I saw him. If I hadn't betrayed you the moment he arrived at Hogwarts, someone like him would have become suspicious."

And I know you definitely know my plans; we've been roommates and teammates for two years, so we have that much in common.

"You're really lucky that your risky move didn't go wrong this time." Moriarty shook his head again. Jericho's hidden personality traits were a double-edged sword, but it was good that nothing bad happened this time.

"Now, let's see if he's the person we suspected!"

Moriarty pointed his staff at "Nine Powers".

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