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Chapter 118: We Are Friends
Chapter 118: We Are Friends
"Come on!" Ivan steadied himself, his eyes fixed on Aisia's.
"Tongue-Tying Curse~" Aisia waved her Wand, starting with some of the simplest offensive spells.
The spell's light flashed past, and the hit Ivan only felt a slight tremor. A circular Runic Script with a triangular shape embedded inside it on his left glove suddenly lit up.
In the next moment, the spell's light rebounded along the same path, and Aisia, who was prepared, dodged it in time.
Then, Aisia gradually increased the intensity of the spells, and Ivan defended against each one until Aisia used the Inverted Bell. The Spell-Proof Gloves showed some unusual behavior, emitting a strong light before tearing with a "rip."
Ivan's body jolted, barely managing to withstand the effects of the Inverted Bell.
"A very practical item, the effect seems similar to the Shield Charm." Aisia praised.
"No, it's much weaker in comparison." Ivan shook his head. As the developer and having personally experienced the Spell-Proof Gloves, Ivan was well aware of the glove's weaknesses.
Compared to the comprehensive protection of the Shield Charm, the Spell-Proof Gloves required the user to look into the opponent's eyes to activate, and they couldn't defend against highly intense dark magic.
But the greatest advantage of this Magic Item was its suddenness. Imagine two Wizards in combat, one of whom clearly hasn't cast any defensive spells but still managed to reflect the spell. If the other party doesn't react in time, they will suffer the consequences and be defeated on the spot!
"It would be perfect if it could be improved further." Ivan stroked his chin, thinking of several ways to improve it. He now knew more than forty Runes.
Most were taught by Aisia, and a few were extracted from the Horcrux diary. There were countless combinations.
With about two weeks left before the Ministry of Magic sent someone, Ivan felt he could create a few more different Magic Items.
After all, he couldn't rely solely on the Spell-Proof Gloves to show off.
Due to the success of the Spell-Proof Gloves, Ivan easily convinced Aisia to research new Magic Items together.
With the help of Tom Riddle from the Horcrux, the three of them made rapid progress in studying various Rune formulas!
Almost every two to three days, a new Rune formula was discovered. Just as Ivan was getting a bit too pleased with himself, Tom Riddle made a new request.
"Want to know about the outside world?" Ivan looked at the words that appeared on the diary, falling silent for a moment.
In fact, it was greatly surprising to Ivan that Tom Riddle had waited this long to make a request.
Over the past few days, he had almost been asking questions non-stop, acquiring a vast amount of knowledge.
In return, Tom Riddle had only gained a few Rune formulas and the production processes for the Spell-Proof Gloves and other Magical Items.
For others, these things might be extremely precious, but for Tom Riddle, they were utterly useless.
"Yes, the Malfoy Family kept this diary in a storage box after obtaining it. So I want to know about the outside world."
The black ink marks appeared on the paper, paused for a few seconds, and then changed.
"Aren't we friends? You will tell me, right?"
"Of course we are friends. What do you want to know?"
Ivan reluctantly wrote with his Quill on the diary. If he didn't answer this, he wouldn't be able to extract any more information from Tom Riddle in the future.
The ink on the diary gradually faded, and Tom Riddle was pondering how to ask his next question. After a while, the words reappeared.
【I want to know about the major events that have happened in the magical world in recent years. Also, who is the most famous and powerful Wizard in the magical world right now?】
Ivan smiled inwardly. The most famous and powerful Wizard in the magical world right now is undoubtedly Albus Dumbledore. Who else could it be?
But on the surface, Ivan maintained a thoughtful appearance and quickly wrote down his response.
【I haven't been keeping up with the major events in the magical world recently, but the most powerful Wizard is the headmaster of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore!】
Tom Riddle hesitated for a long time before finally writing another line.
【What about others?】
【That would be the legendary Alchemist, Nicolas Flamel, who is said to be over six hundred and sixty years old!】
Ivan stroked his chin. Although Nicolas Flamel was quite low-key, he couldn't think of anyone else. He certainly wouldn't write about the Minister of Magic, Fudge, right?
Fudge doesn't even come close!
【What about the Dark Lord? Have you heard of him?】
The handwriting on the diary was no longer neat but hasty and rushed. Perhaps realizing that his question might be inappropriate, he quickly added:
【I mean, before I was sealed by the Malfoy Family, I overheard them mentioning this name, so I'm quite curious and wanted to ask.】
As a Horcrux, Tom could faintly sense that something was wrong with the main soul, but he was too far away and too weak to know the exact situation. This was why he was so eager to ask.
He's losing his cool, Ivan thought, tapping his fingers lightly on the table. The fifth-year Dark Lord is still too inexperienced.
However, from the original story, it was clear that the young Voldemort was proud, arrogant, ambitious, and extremely self-confident. It was normal for him to lose his composure after being toyed with like this.
【The Dark Lord? It's said that he died over a decade ago.】
Ivan wrote casually on the diary, piquing the other's interest before quickly changing the subject.
【Aren't you just a diary? Why are you so curious about this? Let's continue studying Runic Script formulas. I saw a Rune somewhere and have been trying to understand its meaning.】
Without waiting for a response from the Horcrux, Ivan drew a semi-circular, umbrella-like Rune on the page of the diary. It was the Ancient Rune he had seen on the box containing the Dementor.
【This is a type of Isolation Rune, which can block Magic Power. It is typically used to make storage boxes for valuable Magic Items.】 Tom Riddle replied instinctively to Ivan's question. Although he was eager to know more, he had to suppress his curiosity to avoid arousing suspicion, planning to ask again later.
After all, as long as he was still Voldemort, he couldn't truly die.
Or perhaps, he would become the new Voldemort.
After a brief exchange, Ivan snapped the diary shut and placed it deep in the cabinet.
"Thank you, Tom", Ivan murmured to himself, taking a half-finished diary cover from the desk drawer and carving the Isolation Rune on the corner.
I hope I never have to use it.
(End of Chapter)
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