The mastermind behind Hogwarts

Throughout July, Moriarty stayed in Kunlun, where, accompanied by Zhang Tianxue, he fought against the Kunlun disciples to familiarize himself with the power of time.

"Traveling through time is a rule set by the Time Bureau, and we cannot break the law. I'm really sorry, I can't take you to the parallel world where Daenerys resides."

In August, when Moriarty and Zhang Qiu left, Zhang Tianxue gave an apologetic smile.

As they were about to part, Zhang Tianxue also said some heartfelt words to Moriarty.

"I didn't take it to heart, and that's precisely why it's more reassuring for you to have the power to manipulate time."

Goodbye, Tianxue.

On the Kunlun cliffs, Moriarty smiled and waved to Zhang Tianxue. Under the latter's reluctant gaze, he took Zhang Qiu and flew into the sky.

That evening, Moriarty returned to Slytherin Castle.

"Young master, Mr. Jericho has arrived, and he brings some strange news." The house-elf Luke greeted him the moment he stepped into the castle.

"Oh?" Moriarty was quite surprised. Why was Jericho back in London at this time, instead of developing his family's influence in North America?

"Sir!" Jericho excitedly ran out of the drawing room, his face beaming with a joyful smile. "I'm full of energy again, and I can't wait to embrace you, provided, of course, that the beauties in your castle don't mind."

Jericho grinned mischievously and bumped fists with Moriarty, who laughed and said, "Looks like you're fully recovered."

"After 76 days, I'm finally out of that damned St. Mungo!" Judging from his tone, St. Mungo was like Azkaban.

The two sat back down on the sofa, and Jericho said, "I really admire Principal Dumbledore; he was discharged from the hospital in less than a month, and Principal Grindelwald—in less than two months."

"Compared to them, it seems like I'm the one who's over 100 years old."

"Hahaha."

After a burst of laughter and banter, the conversation got down to business.

"So, what brought you to London?" Moriarty asked curiously. "China and North America are the two regions where wizards and Muggles cooperate most harmoniously, so you shouldn't have had the time."

"Do you remember the two great families of the Japanese magical world?" Jericho slumped on the sofa. "The Tokugawa family..."

"The Tsuchimikado family! Right?"

"Yes, yes, Moriarty, your memory is still amazing."

"So, what happened to them?"

"The Tokugawa family is history," Jericho shrugged. "According to reliable sources, tens of thousands of Japanese are being turned into alchemical tools by that old skeleton man, Extis, every day, and the Tokugawa family is now one of them."

"The Chinese people applaud this." Moriarty clapped his hands.

"The Tsuchimikado family will be next. I think Extis didn't eliminate the Tsuchimikados so they could interact with the world. After all, members of the Immortal Organization also need to live. Recently, the Tsuchimikados have been buying up meat all over the world!"

Finally, Jericho straightened up.

"Meat?" A glint of light flashed in Moriarty's eyes.

A memory from the past flooded my mind.

On the dining table, which had been enchanted with special magic, a vast expanse of flesh and blood—various chunks of meat and severed limbs—was piled up haphazardly, like a plain or a mountain of corpses.

A purplish-black smoke and swirling vapor rose from the surface of the dining table, filled with the stench of blood and darkness.

A group of eccentric people were enjoying their meal around the table!

Completely disregarding the raw and bloody flesh, their eyes flashed red as they ate like gentlemen, and the purplish-black smoke entered their bodies as well!

"A blood feast!"

Moriarty uttered a single word coldly.

The temperature inside the castle seemed to have dropped a few degrees.

"That's right, I also think that Tsuchimikado's acquisition of meat is to prepare for the Blood Feast," Jericho, as a firsthand witness to the Blood Feast, made the same judgment. "Not only Tsuchimikado, but the recent actions of the Japanese government also resemble the preparation for the Blood Feast, but they have long been the dogs of the Immortal Organization."

"It seems the day of the Blood Feast is not far off," Moriarty said, his eyes narrowing. "On the other hand, light will not travel through the multiverse during this period until the Blood Feast ends."

"Moreover, Guang will definitely offer the Golden Spoon at this Blood Feast! The Immortal Organization only has four members left, so strengthening our forces is of utmost urgency."

Based on Moriarty's current understanding of the Immortal Organization, he made a quick and accurate judgment.

"Jellico, you know what I'm going to do next, right?"

Moriarty and Jericho exchanged a knowing glance.

"Heh heh~ Flip the table!" Jericho suddenly exclaimed excitedly, "If you can't hold a banquet, don't hold one!"

"I still remember Ye Jingyu's arrogant face at the Blood Banquet," Moriarty's tone hardened. "They're unlucky to have run into me; they can expect to go hungry!"

"This time, we only need four people!" Moriarty held up four fingers. "The Immortal Organization only has four members left."

"Count me in," Jericho raised his hand to volunteer.

"And me, I was also caught up in the blood banquet incident two years ago."

Lilith walked into the drawing room at a leisurely pace, seemingly having overheard the conversation.

Moriarty nodded in agreement. "That leaves one candidate."

"I'm afraid Headmaster Dumbledore and Headmaster Grindelwald are not yet able to participate in the battle," Jericho said with a troubled expression.

Firstly, because Deng and Grenfell cannot return to their peak condition in a short time, and secondly, because the two are currently traveling in Paris.

"I have someone in mind." Moriarty's lips curled into a mysterious smile.

"You must be Ms. Zhang Tianxue from Kunlun." Lilith smiled as she sat down next to Moriarty, her beautiful eyes shining as she stared intently at him. "Our Archmage, aren't you going to say something to your sisters at home?"

Jericho looked on with amusement, wondering if what he was about to hear was something else entirely.

"Hmm?" Moriarty blinked and said to Lilith, "How did you know?"

Lilith seems to know everything.

"Because Zhang Qiu told us everything! You big womanizing capitalist!"

Lilith pinched Moriarty's soft waist with her small hand and twisted it hard.

"Beep~"

A small head peeked out from outside the hall; it was Zhang Qiu.

A mischievous glint flashed in her dark eyes: "Sorry, Moriarty-nii~ I'm standing with my sisters."

"Beep~"

Another head popped up; Violet was wearing a black tank top and looked at Moriarty with a mocking expression.

"Beep~"

"Beep~"

"Beep~"

Diana, Narcissa, Cappadocia, Penelope, Fleur, and other women appeared one after another.

"Judging from Zhang Qiu's words, Moriarty and that lady named Zhang Tianxue were very affectionate and lovey-dovey in Kunlun Wonderland."

"The castle is about to have another sister~"

"Still not being honest?" Lilith said "threateningly," and Moriarty shook his head and smiled: "Alright, I'll confess."

"That's how it is, like this, like that, like that..."

Finally, Moriarty concluded, "This should be the last one, hmm..."

"Then why don't you hurry up and tell Zhang Tianxue that the four of us are going to Japan together!" Lilith released Moriarty, stood up, and waved her hand with an air of authority. "Let's go!"