harry potter book of crimes

People often say that once there are no residents wandering around in a residential area, the rate of destruction will suddenly become much faster.

In this forest near Hogwarts, there are no longer the two largest living groups - "centaurs" and "acromantulas". The changes are not small.

However, due to the presence of the group of elves tricked by Maka, the biological atmosphere here has become more lively and lively.

The elves are undoubtedly a race that loves nature, so while they were considering living in this forest, they also used their skills in the island jungle in the past to take care of the various animals and plants in the forest.

"Are these trees taller than when we last came back?"

As Maka walked in, she roughly measured the height and density of the trees. She couldn't help but feel that it would be good to let those elves who had nothing to do all day long stay here.

Looking all the way, Maka found out that she had arrived at the right place before she knew it.

This place was originally a tribe of horse people. They have always maintained the style of the ancient horse people as much as possible with the inheritance concept of worshiping the past and respecting their ancestors all year round.

They believe that nature is both gentle and cruel. Nature has given them food to survive and reproduce, but it has also made them food for other races.

Therefore, they respect nature, but they do not blindly believe in it. They also cut down trees to build houses, sharpen bows and make arrows, and transform part of nature into tribes and hunting grounds that are most suitable for their habitation.

But if you look at the current appearance of the centaurs tribe, you will know that the elves who also respect nature are different.

At a glance, Maka saw that the original shacks, wooden fences, and spiked walls had all been demolished, and all kinds of rattan baskets, pots, bowls, bows, arrows, and spears were nowhere to be found.

However, near the hillside near the cave, a building made of rocks is slowly taking shape. From the architectural style to the specific structure, there is a strong human atmosphere.

To be honest, Maka felt that there were many contradictions here at first glance.

"That's right." He just thought about it for a moment and couldn't help but shook his head. "Although these elves have been breeding on an island without humans for thousands of years, they should be considered 'wild'. However, Rowena

She left too many traces of her on that island, and in this way, it became the life concept of these elves for generations."

Maka thinks that even if this building is finally completed, these elves will probably only choose to live in the basement, right?

Just like the servant mentality of house elves, the creatures in this world are affected by the surrounding environment at all times, so change is of course inevitable.

The so-called "wild elves" can probably only become a comforting joke.

"Oh! McClain, you're here!"

While Maka was looking at the "construction" building in front of him and thinking secretly, a familiar voice interrupted his thoughts. It was the elf elder Lark who appeared beside him.

"Well," Maka nodded, "I'm going to go in and check those two things. As for the usual care and precautions, I'll leave it to you."

"Of course!" Lao Lak said with great enthusiasm, "For the sake of our ancestor's dear friend, Your Excellency Feirui, we and the other elves will definitely do our best!"

"That's good," Maka smiled, "I'll go in first, and you can continue your work."

He waved his hand and greeted the elves who were busy using magic to move bricks and build walls. He passed through the roughly built central hall and soon saw the huge stone door.

This is what he first asked the elf to make, and behind it is the extremely deep dragon cave in the belly of the mountain. When all the buildings outside are built in the future, this door will become the only one that can enter the cave under the guardianship of the elf.

Entrance.

However, now it is just a form.

The double-open stone door had not yet been enchanted. Maka just waved her hand, and the door immediately opened.

Despite the fact that the elves outside are having fun playing with real-life building blocks, there is no trace of the centaurs tribe. But in the heart of the mountain, it still maintains the appearance of the past, and it is still the restricted area of ​​the cemetery where the centaurs were.

The old horse man who led Maka into the depths before his death has now become one of the bones kneeling around, and it is difficult to distinguish who is who.

"It's still so dark in here."

Even though he said this, Maka did not cast the glowing spell.

Because he knew very well that before reaching the location of the Bewitching Monument and the Devouring Mirror, there were almost no other obstacles except the remains of a giant dragon with unusual dimensions.

"And it's still so big!"

After walking for about ten minutes, a faint blue light in the darkness ahead told him that he had finally arrived.

It was a large-scale rune array. Compared with the Bewitching Monument not far from here, this array for isolating and sealing the Devouring Mirror was obviously much more elaborate.

According to the actual situation, the levels of the two should be similar or even equal.

The reason why Maka created such a large formation to seal the mirror was simply because his research on the Devouring Mirror was not as profound as on the Bewitching Monument.

However, even with such a detailed rune pattern, Maka is still not reassured.

"After all, it's not because of 'despicable Haierbo'..."

Putting aside the scattered worries in his mind for the time being, Maka sat down on the spot, staring at the Devouring Mirror in the center of the formation and falling into analysis for an unknown number of times.

After a long time, probably at least almost three hours, Maka stood up and stretched.

"The Devouring Mirror." He stared at the mirror and muttered in a low voice.

"The Monument of Bewitchment." He turned back to look at the giant monument and muttered softly.

"sin!"

After speaking this word for the third time, Maka rubbed her slightly stiff face, then raised her feet and walked deeper into the cave.

Perhaps, when exposed to certain past environments, people will subconsciously mix memories into their thoughts.

Just now, when he was speculating on the nature of these terrible magic items, he inadvertently remembered some of the old centaur's words.

As we all know, the centaurs are good at astrological predictions. This is a natural ability of theirs, and it is deeply rooted in their blood.

At that time, Maka was invited in by the horseman because of the old horseman's prophecy.

Now, in the extremely quiet heart of the mountain, Maka gradually recalled the words that some old horsemen once said. In other words, some "prophecies" that were once told to him.

"I didn't come here to find you, it was fate that guided me."

"When Venus shines, sin must be washed away by truth."

"'Real evil' reappears in the world, and only the spokesperson of truth can rebury it."

"When the sin of nothingness turns into reality, 'chaos' will return to the world... When 'chaos' turns on 'disaster', matter will be eroded, rules will be reordered, and destiny will fall apart..."

At that time, Maka hardly understood a word of these words, but now, he has finally gained something.

"If we compare it with the "Reporting Sins" inscription of the ancient Druid sect, the sorcerer sect, the Devouring Mirror should show that the sin of gluttony has not escaped... As for the Bewitching Monument, is it jealousy or conceited? Hmm... No, it doesn't seem to be the case.

It’s a perfect match.”

The "Seven Sins" in Muggle Catholicism actually come from the Druid's "Recount of Sins". Unfortunately, whether it is the original translation of the Druid inscription or the "Seven Sins"

, are all far away from the "sources of disaster" that Maka knows.

However, Maka does not insist on giving these weird ancient objects some "evil name", it is enough to just understand the meaning.

"But if that's the case," Maka shook her head secretly, "Although Yoon's plan is exaggerated, it may not be a forced but reasonable plan..."

In fact, we are not afraid of exaggeration in everything, but we are afraid that if we exaggerate it, it will not work, and that means it is really bad!

Maka thought about this with a heavy heart while walking for a while, and then came to a place that he had almost abandoned in his vague memory.

A circular stone formation.

As soon as Maka raised her hand, the light ball at her fingertips suddenly floated up, gradually lighting up the area.

It can be seen that in the middle of this ancient stone formation, a smooth and regular stone tablet stands silently. And right next to this stone formation, an unsheathed sword lies flat on the ground, already stained with a little bit of it.

dust.

I still remember that when the old horse man inserted it into the groove on the outer edge of the stone formation, an unstable rune appeared on the stone tablet.

"It represents destiny and change."

The old centaur's words seemed to echo in Maka's ears again, vaguely interpreting part of the deep meaning of the rune.

However, the old centaur's prophecies Maka are somewhat clearer, but this rule rune Maka is still difficult to decipher. Even though this rune has actually been recorded in the scroll of truth, he can refer to it at any time for understanding.

.

"Although I still don't understand it, at least I know now that this may be the key to solving those problems."

After that, Maka did not pick up the sword and insert it into the groove. After all, it was better to see the Scroll of Truth than to see it. He just stood near the stone formation, alone and silent.

It was not until evening that Maka left this huge cave and returned to Hogwarts.

…

"Huh? What?"

After Maka returned, deep in the forest, a group of elves suddenly turned their heads and looked at a bush with nothing there.

"It seems like a new neighbor has arrived?"

"No, no, no, there are no neighbors with malicious intentions!"

"Hey, there are good neighbors and bad neighbors! That McClain is a good neighbor, and this one... of course is a bad neighbor!"

"Hey! It wants to run away, surround it!" (To be continued)