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Chapter 352: Apologies, Brock... You Know Too Much!
Chapter 352: Apologies, Brock... You Know Too Much!
What?
Aisha was momentarily stunned, unable to react for a long while.
Brock noticed Aisha's expression and immediately became even more certain of his previous judgment. He couldn't help but remark, "I must say, you have a very talented son!"
"You'd better tell me everything you know", Aisha immediately realized the seriousness of the situation. She grabbed Brock's collar and pointed her Wand at his head, threatening him.
Brock was hesitant. He really didn't know whether he should speak. He thought that since Ivan had been hiding things from Aisha, there must be a reason. He was a bit worried that Ivan would be upset if he spoke.
Seeing that Brock was stammering and unwilling to speak clearly, Aisha took out a transparent vial and shook it. "You should know what this is. Do you want to tell me yourself, or should I make you?"
Veritaserum?
Brock's pupils constricted, his face changing repeatedly. Finally, he had no choice but to speak reluctantly. "You should actually ask Hals yourself, not me!"
"I'll ask him after you tell me", Aisha had no intention of letting Brock off. Ivan was her child, and she couldn't force him to speak, but she wouldn't go easy on Brock!
"Alright, I'll tell you everything!" Brock sighed, realizing he had no choice.
And since he was being forced to speak, Hals probably wouldn't blame him, right?
"Didn't you and the Ministry of Magic do a big deal last year? You sold a large batch of protective artifacts. Hals planned to set up Backdoors in these protective artifacts, so he could effortlessly dismantle the Ministry's most elite force!" Brock explained.
"He wants to target the Ministry of Magic and the Aurors? Why?" Aisha frowned.
"Why else? Of course, it's to take that position! Small-time conflicts in Knockturn Alley won't satisfy his ambitions!" Brock sneered.
He had known the young Dark Lord for a while, so he understood that these gifted Wizards were not content with mediocrity!
More importantly, in their conversations over the past few days, he had probed multiple times and sensed that Ivan was extremely dissatisfied with the current state of the Wizarding World. He was likely accumulating strength and planning a major upheaval in secret!
And with the current strongest Wizard, Albus Dumbledore, growing old, and the Minister of Magic, Fudge, being nothing but a drunkard, Brock couldn't think of anyone who could stop Ivan-Hals' rise to power!
That was why he had chosen to surrender so decisively!
Brock didn't intend to hide anything and laid out all his speculations and Ivan's intricate plans.
"Are you sure?" Aisha was astonished, her expression quite strange. Although what Brock said seemed plausible, she felt he might be overthinking it.
"Have you not noticed anything at all?" Brock sneered, finding Aisha's lack of insight baffling. She had been in the dark despite living with Ivan for so long.
In contrast, he had easily seen through Ivan's meticulous plans. The difference in their intelligence was clear!
Listening to Brock's words, Aisha fell silent.
Ivan had indeed done many unusual things over the past two years, such as befriending werewolf Wizards and frantically improving his strength!
Especially the latter, Aisha had been puzzled about it before. At his age, Wizards usually love to play, but Ivan had been fully devoted to his studies.
At home, besides asking her for advice on Alchemy, she would spend her time researching Potions or some powerful magic. Every time she returned from Hogwarts, her strength would undergo a tremendous change.
However, Ivan's strength had already far surpassed that of his peers. Why was he still working so hard?
Now, Aisha had some insight.
But it was different from what Brock thought. Aisha suspected that Ivan might have learned about that matter, which was why he had the idea of controlling the Wizarding World.
Because to achieve that goal, one must have overwhelming strength and a powerful influence!
Dugdale had once told her that Ivan might be secretly preparing. At that time, Aisha had been half-believing, half-doubting.
Now, looking back, Dugdale had been right!
Thinking about how Ivan had been secretly preparing while striving to improve his strength all these years to avoid making her worry, Aisha felt a deep pain in her heart.
He really had it tough!
"It seems you've finally figured it out", Brock grinned, knowing that once he gave Aisha a hint, she would quickly understand. Otherwise, it wouldn't be possible for her to have been in conflict with him in Knockturn Alley for so many years.
Previously, she had probably overlooked it because Aisha had no grand ambitions and never considered such things.
"So I have no ill intentions toward Hals. The alchemical knowledge was just a token of my sincerity. I believe it won't be long before Hals can feel my genuine intentions."
Brock spoke confidently, but he didn't notice that Aisha's gaze was becoming increasingly dangerous, and the black light emanating from the Wand in her right hand was growing more ominous.
After confirming Ivan's grand ideals and goals, Aisha immediately put herself in his shoes and felt that Ivan was being too careless!
How could such a crucial and meticulous plan be revealed to an outsider like Brock!
Ivan had even let Brock participate in the discussions and planned to recruit him!
Aisha was fully aware of Brock's formidable strength and cunning mind. Before Ivan grew strong enough, he lacked the power to control Brock.
Despite his current apparent honesty, there was no telling when he might change his mind and reveal this information for some benefit, endangering Ivan's safety. He was like a time bomb!
The killing intent radiating from Aisha and the black light at the tip of her Wand made Brock acutely aware of the danger. He stopped talking and looked at Aisha with fear, asking, "What are you going to do?"
"Sorry, Brock, I think you know too much!" Aisha said with a grim face, looking at Brock.
Brock was stunned, but with his intelligence, he quickly realized that Aisha was wary of him. He hastily said, "Aisha, you have to trust me, I won't reveal this secret! You can put a secrecy charm on me!"
"Is that so? I don't think breaking such a contract would be difficult for you!" Aisha interrupted Brock with a cold laugh.
As a master alchemist, Brock was naturally proficient in various contract magics and knew how to bypass restrictions. Aisha couldn't trust him!
(End of Chapter)
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