Hogwarts: This Dark Lord is so evil

Tom's statement pleased not only Lord Riddle but also Dumbledore.

In Dumbledore's eyes, family affection was the most precious emotion in the world.

In his opinion, if Tom could begin to understand what family affection was, he would naturally slowly understand what love is.

In that case, the change in Tom might be even greater than being by Levid's side!

… …

Ten minutes later, Dumbledore happily walked back with Levid and Tom.

Tom looked at the joy in Dumbledore's eyes and the large check in his hand, and couldn't help but sigh softly.

Then he said with a whispering charm: "As expected of you… Levid."

"Huh?" Levid, who was suddenly mentioned again, looked at Tom in confusion and asked with a whispering charm: "What's wrong? I haven't said anything since just now…"

"I just want to say, as expected of you… Whenever you encounter a difficult problem, as long as you think according to your way of thinking, things will suddenly become much simpler…"

In Tom's imagination, if Levid were in his position, he would definitely accept Lord Riddle's proposal based on his personality!

Levid wouldn't care whether the other party was a Muggle or a wizard.

As long as he knew that doing so would maximize his benefits, he would definitely not refuse!

Sure enough, after Tom accepted Lord Riddle's proposal, first of all, Dumbledore's view of himself had undergone a huge change!

At least, the way he looked at himself was not as wary as before.

Secondly… as the legal heir of the Riddle family, he received a large sum of pounds.

This sum of pounds can be exchanged for a lot of gold, and then exchanged for a large sum of Galleons at Gringotts!

In other words, from now on, he can spend money without having to look at that bastard Levid's face!

So, even if he didn't see his father today, his harvest was huge.

However, Tom's words made Levid very dissatisfied, "What do you mean by using my way of thinking to make things simpler… Could it be that you learned your greedy look just now from me too?"

"Yes." Tom replied decisively.

"Tom… you've changed. You used to just want to get enough power from me, but now… you've actually started to gain wisdom from me! So, since your wisdom has grown because of me, shouldn't I receive a generous reward?"

Tom was choked by Levid's words, and after a long while, he said helplessly: "I thought I had learned your essence… I didn't expect that I only learned a little bit of superficial knowledge. I'm afraid I'll never be able to learn your shamelessness in this lifetime… Don't worry, you'll get your share."

Levid patted Tom's shoulder happily, "Very good, I was right about you. By the way, if you were imitating me just now, it's still not very similar. You shouldn't have mentioned money. If I were you, I would have directly said that I agreed because I longed for family affection, and not mentioned a word about money… In that case, maybe the amount on the check you received would be much larger!"

"Levid, you are too shameless…"

"How am I shameless? If you say you long for family affection, Lord Riddle will only be happier! Because in that case, he won't think that you agreed for the sake of money!"

Tom was stunned, and after a long while, he said: "I have to say… what you said makes sense…"

"Right? You still have a lot to learn, kid! So… do you want to pay an extra tuition fee?"

"… …"

Tom was speechless. He always felt that he might be swindled away by Levid before he even inherited the Riddle family's fortune…

It seems that the timeless warning of preventing fire, theft, and Levid is still valid!

… …

Back in Godric's Hollow.

After Dumbledore told Levid and Tom a few words, he left.

At this time, Tobby had already prepared afternoon tea and pastries for them.

The two sat down comfortably in the living room.

"What a pity, if it weren't for guarding against Grindelwald, you could have stayed at your old man's house. In that case, this house would belong to me alone!"

Although Levid looked like a money-grubber.

But Tom didn't believe it at all. He knew what Levid's true face was like.

"If I'm not here, would you move your secret laboratory here?" Tom sneered.

"What laboratory? Why don't I know anything about it?" Levid asked with a puzzled look while eating the dessert.

"Hehe…"

In Tom's opinion, Levid definitely had a laboratory!

Otherwise, where would he brew his potions? Where did those "fake products" come from?

Thinking of this, Tom couldn't help but ponder. Now that he had funds, should he… also build a laboratory of his own?

The Christmas holiday is two weeks long.

And the holiday starts a week before Christmas.

In other words, there are still six or seven days before Christmas.

"Why not… build the laboratory in the Riddle Manor?" Tom began to consider the feasibility of this idea.

A quiet place, even if he couldn't research anything, he could secretly learn a few tricks from Levid…

"Tom, can you lend me your ring for a few days to study?"

"Huh? This?" Tom looked at Levid warily, "Why?"

"This might be a relic left by Slytherin. Aren't you curious about what powerful magic is on it?"

Upon hearing this, Tom immediately handed over the ring, "Okay, but I want to participate in the research too! Also, don't break it!"

… …

Just as Leif and Tom were spending Christmas and doing research in the safe house specially arranged by Dumbledore.

Annie had already returned to Nurmengard.

When she stood in front of Grindelwald, she couldn't help but feel a burst of panic in her heart.

Because her actions could be said to have betrayed Grindelwald!

No mistake, one head, one hair, one inside, one appearance, all in one look!

"You seem nervous, Annie," Grindelwald asked calmly.

"Um... I... When I was deciphering the relics with Leif and the others, I secretly absorbed a lot of magical power... I heard that this kind of magical power is rare... so..." Annie's voice gradually became smaller.

"Annie... Since those magical powers were found by you, then naturally they belong to you.

And... you found the right method for us, you should be rewarded, shouldn't you?

Otherwise, our people might still be crashing around in the Forbidden Forest like headless flies."

Annie's words were reasonable, so Grindelwald didn't suspect anything.

After sizing Annie up, he said with joy: "It seems that this magical power is indeed very unique, your magic power intensity seems to be much stronger than it was a few months ago."

After a pause, he added: "In that case, those two brats, Leif and Tom, must have improved a lot too, right?"

Annie nodded quickly, "Yes... they have all improved a lot..."

However, although she answered very quickly, she still hoped from the bottom of her heart that Leif and Tom would never be seen by Grindelwald, otherwise...

Grindelwald would be able to tell at a glance that Leif and Tom had not been strengthened!

Then she wouldn't be able to hide her betrayal!

"Give me the manuscripts you got, and then go rest," Grindelwald said softly.

"Oh... okay." Annie quickly handed over the manuscripts that she had already prepared in her pocket.

After Grindelwald took it, Annie slowly withdrew from Grindelwald's study.

Watching Annie close the door, Vita, who had been standing next to him, suddenly said: "This child... seems a bit strange."

"Hmm? What's wrong?" Grindelwald asked.

Vita said suspiciously: "Before, she was very excited when she saw you, but now, she seems too nervous, completely different from when she saw you before."

Grindelwald smiled and said, "Don't be so harsh on a child, Vita.

I remember, you were also very excited when you first met me, but now, haven't you become much calmer?"

"I'm sorry, sir... Perhaps I'm just too sensitive." Vita bowed slightly.

"Alright, let's take a look at these manuscripts!

In any case, we have already made great progress!" Grindelwald walked back to his seat and sat down, then spread out the manuscripts on the desk and looked at them carefully.

After a long while, Grindelwald finished reading all the manuscripts, handed them to Vita, and fell into deep thought.

After reading for a while, Vita couldn't help but frown, "The remaining magical power is now hidden underground in Hogwarts?

How is this possible?

How could Dumbledore and the others not have noticed it at all?"

Grindelwald shook his head, "If it's like the magical power scattered in other places, stored in huge goblin metal containers, then even Dumbledore would hardly notice anything unusual... otherwise, we wouldn't have found the clues until now."

"If that's the case... why don't we launch an operation during Christmas!" Vita said excitedly: "Now, all the clues are already available, and most of the teachers and students at Hogwarts are not in the castle during Christmas!

Their defenses are weakest at that time!

We only need to act quickly!"

During Christmas, the professors will almost all go home for the holidays, and even Dumbledore won't always be in the castle.

In other words, the defense force at Hogwarts is weakest during Christmas!

It's a good opportunity to launch an operation!

"This is indeed a good opportunity..." Grindelwald pondered.

"But... I still have to figure out Dumbledore's whereabouts first, and then find a way to lure Dumbledore away.

With him around... it will be very troublesome!"

In Grindelwald's eyes, as long as Dumbledore is there, even if there is no one else in the entire castle, Hogwarts is unbreakable.

"It's not a big problem, just have everyone make a little noise in a more remote place, and Dumbledore will naturally be lured away," Vita said.

"Even so, we still need to be fast... Dumbledore can return to Hogwarts very quickly!" Grindelwald pondered, "So, we must first determine the specific location of the magical power!

Otherwise, the longer we drag it out, the more dangerous it becomes!

We only have one chance!

If Dumbledore discovers our purpose..."

Grindelwald stood up, with a worried look on his face, "If Dumbledore absorbs those powers... the consequences would be too serious!"

An enhanced version of Dumbledore!

Vita couldn't help but take a deep breath.

"So, we actually don't need to rush, Vita.

We don't have to rush before Christmas... as long as Dumbledore is unaware, the advantage is still on our side.

If we can figure out the specific location and make adequate preparations, we can act at any time!

Moreover, the event to attract Dumbledore away... must not be too small!

We have been silent for long enough... Vita."