The mastermind behind Hogwarts

Chapter 694 Black? Oceanization!

Moriarty's curiosity was soon satisfied.

Through Captain Jack's introduction, Moriarty learned that the captain's name was Adams, and he was a Scottish man.

The first mate was named Alexander, and he was a son of a high-ranking official who loved sailing.

The doctor came from a wealthy merchant family and was named Gavin.

Together with Marine Corps Captain Jack, they formed the core of this battleship.

Here we have to mention Hermione's explanation of the facts.

"In 1707, England, Scotland, and Wales united to form the Kingdom of Great Britain. At the same time, military reforms were carried out, requiring the Royal Navy's warships to establish multiple systems, including political, military, medical, and living systems, to form a powerful fighting force."

After obtaining permission from Moriarty and Captain Adams, Hermione began interviewing the crew.

Hermione said this was real-life material from war, and if she didn't do something about it, she would be letting down all the history books she had memorized.

If any of the soldiers were to fall for Hermione's beauty, Hermione would teach them a lesson with her wand.

The wizard that Moriarty was most concerned about, Jack said, did not reveal his name, only had a code name, Black.

"Black?" Moriarty laughed. "Black? Blake?"

It's a very simple pun.

Moriarty knew why the wizard looked familiar; the wizard's features resembled Narcissa's.

Upon learning from Jack that Moriarty and the others were from Hogwarts, the wizard's expression changed.

Moriarty deliberately asked Draco, "What is the Black family motto?"

Draco's expression turned solemn: "Forever pure!"

The wizard stared wide-eyed, scrutinizing Draco closely.

Although Draco was dressed comically, wearing a nightcap, he looked like a nobody.

However, traces of the Black family can still be faintly seen in his features.

The inherited genes have been preserved even after hundreds of years.

"Sir, why are you suddenly asking about this?"

Draco looked puzzled and spread his hands, indicating that he didn't understand what any of this was.

Moriarty smiled and shook his head. He was doing it for the wizard's benefit. There was no need to stage a scene of family reunion. It was enough to let the wizard know that there was a young wizard from the Black family here.

Often, the success of something depends on whether you've laid the groundwork.

The wizard did not reveal his name, and Moriarty did not intend to know.

Moriarty had seen the Black family genealogy, and the earliest Black was born in 1845.

It was 1707, and the Black family was not yet as famous as they would later become. That wizard was very likely an ancestor of the Black family.

Perhaps it was during this voyage that the wizard accumulated his first fortune, laying the foundation for the founding of the Black family.

Moriarty secretly guessed that he would discuss this topic with Narcissa when he returned this time.

"Sir!"

A naval soldier ran up to Jack, saluted, and said, "Sir, our people are showing signs of oceanification."

Jack's brows furrowed instantly. "Take me to see!"

At that moment, Hermione also came over.

"Brother Moriarty," Hermione said, "I just came back from the cabin. There were some soldiers there whose arms, hands, feet, legs—their body parts had turned into fins, crab legs, shrimp claws..."

Lilith and the others looked puzzled. Moriarty said thoughtfully, "Could this be what that soldier was talking about as oceanification?"

"This situation is considered assimilation by sea monsters," Marcus said decisively. "I'll go take a look; this is the first time I've seen someone assimilated by sea monsters."

Soldaya followed, asking as they walked, "Have you ever witnessed a human being assimilated by land monsters or sky monsters?"

"That's a common situation where the Animagus transformation fails."

Upon hearing this, Lilith looked at Hermione, who smiled sheepishly and said, "Hehe, didn't I successfully transform?"

"Yes," Lilith leaned closer to Hermione and Moriarty, speaking in a voice only the three of them could hear, "you've successfully transformed from a little girl into Moriarty's little slut~"

"Oh dear, Lilith!" Hermione grabbed Lilith, baring her teeth and claws. Moriarty shook his head, stopping them. "Let's go take a look too. Maybe it's related to the Kraken."

Moriarty and his entourage headed toward the cabin.

The ship has three decks, with naval soldiers living on the third deck.

The soldiers' screams carried far through the doorway.

"It seems there are quite a few soldiers who have been converted to sea, about 20 people." Moriarty judged the number from the voices, and then heard Marcus's voice.

"Don't move!"

"You are in a lot of pain because I am treating you."

"Heal quickly."

"Damn it, it doesn't work."

"Looks like I'll have to resort to potions..."

A few minutes later, Marcus emerged, covered in sweat.

"Sir," Marcus said, "my magic won't work, and potions can only slow down the rate of oceanification. To completely solve the problem, we must address the root cause."

"I see."

Moriarty nodded, glanced at the group casually, and trusted Marcus's judgment.

Marcus has now surpassed Newt Scamander in the realm of magical creatures and enchanted beings.

If Marcus has no better idea, then God himself wouldn't have a better one.

The seafaring of the Cape soldiers was halted, and Jack gratefully thanked Marcus repeatedly.

Around noon, Captain Adams invited Moriarty and his crew to the restaurant for lunch.

The banquet was lavish, and both hosts and guests enjoyed themselves immensely.

Adams expressed his hope that Moriarty would help them deal with the Kraken.

Moriarty refused.

He came here to deal with Yurik Gamp, not some Norwegian sea monster.

Upon hearing Moriarty's refusal, Adams, Alexander, and Jack all looked regretful and solemn.

On Moriarty's side, however, no one sympathized with him.

After lunch, the wizard arrived uninvited.

"You're all from Slytherin House, aren't you?"

"Is it because of our rejection that you thought of Slytherin?" Moriarty said calmly, "Mr. Black."

The wizard did not deny the title, saying, "I am also a Slytherin, and I can see your self-preservation."

"Whether we are Slytherins or not is irrelevant. Our target is not the Kraken; we have other purposes."

"I see," Wizard Black said, understanding dawning on him. "But did you know that there's a legend at Hogwarts about a treasure guarded by a Norse sea monster, and if..."

Strange smiles appeared on the faces of Moriarty and the others.

"Don't say that, Mr. Black. Every young wizard at Hogwarts has found or heard all sorts of legends from Hogwarts. In fact, strange things happen at Hogwarts every year, and many people have experienced the annual adventure."

This has become a characteristic of Hogwarts.

Mr. Black clearly knew this, and his gaze toward Moriarty and the others became more affectionate.

"Haha, yes, this is a special secret known only to Hogwarts."

"Since we're on the same side, I won't try to fool you," Blake said sincerely. "I want to cooperate with you to drive away the Kraken, because it possesses unparalleled power that the legend holds. We can share that power equally. And then I can help you achieve your goal."

"Really?" Moriarty remained noncommittal about Black's so-called cooperation; it sounded like a lie. But that didn't stop Moriarty from trying to fool Mr. Black. He lowered his voice: "Then, have you ever heard of a wizard, Yurik Gamp?"

(End of this chapter)