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Chapter 726: Ivan: This is a Win-Win Move!
Chapter 726: Ivan: This is a Win-Win Move!
Rochelle spoke incessantly, trying to exonerate himself while also flattering Ivan a few times.
However, under Ivan’s covert observation, his reaction was quite indifferent. He remained silent, staring at Rochelle with eyes that seemed to see through everything.
Rochelle’s heart was filled with unease, his voice growing increasingly softer until he finally stopped, looking embarrassed.
Ivan’s index finger tapped lightly on the table as he gazed at the man before him, who seemed as fickle as a reed in the wind. He pondered how to deal with this individual.
Thanks to his continuous use of Legilimency, Ivan was well aware that Rochelle was not as loyal as he claimed to be. When Evers had suggested he join the Death Eaters, Rochelle had indeed considered it for a long time, even though he ultimately refused.
For this reason alone, Ivan had mentally categorized Rochelle as untrustworthy. However, strictly speaking, Rochelle had not yet committed any act of betrayal. At worst, he was merely indecisive. Additionally, Rochelle was the first Pureblood Wizard to surrender to Ivan, so Ivan had no intention of arresting or killing him...
After some thought, Ivan made his decision and casually raised his wand, waving it slightly.
Seeing this, Rochelle’s heart leaped to his throat. For a moment, he thought he would meet the same fate as Evers.
But after a while, Rochelle did not feel the expected pain. Confused, he followed Ivan’s gaze and saw a new chair in an inconspicuous corner of the long table, noticeably shorter than the others.
Rochelle paid no attention to this detail, his heart filled with excitement and relief. He understood that his life was at least spared.
At that moment, Ivan’s voice reached his ears.
“I don’t want this to happen again, do you understand?” Ivan put away his wand, his tone cold and indifferent.
Rochelle nodded frantically, his heart still pounding with fear. He was secretly glad that he had come forward and sincerely confessed his mistakes, thus avoiding punishment. The last seat was indeed reserved for him.
However, Rochelle was unaware that he had misunderstood the situation.
Before the meeting, Ivan had only confirmed Evers as a traitor. Removing five seats was merely to draw out more potential enemies.
Why five?
Too many empty seats might cause panic, or make Evers and others think they were numerous enough to resist. Too few would not achieve the desired effect. Five seemed just right to Ivan, and it turned out to be a perfect fit...
Looking at Evers and the others still kneeling before him, pleading for mercy, Ivan waved his hand in annoyance. He then turned to Fenrir, who stood nearby, and ordered, “Take them away and lock them up. They will be useful for my Magic experiments!”
For these traitors, Ivan did not plan to send them to their deaths with a few Avada Kedavras. That would be too cruel, and excessive killing or unrestrained use of Dark Magic could affect his state of mind.
Instead, he decided to make use of them as test subjects for practicing Magic or developing potions. This way, he could demonstrate his humanity while efficiently utilizing resources to rapidly improve his Magic skills—a win-win move!
Unfortunately, the few Wizards being dragged away did not see it that way. When they heard Ivan’s plan to use them as experimental guinea pigs, their faces turned ashen.
Rochelle and the others, who were watching, trembled with fear and pity as they looked at the doomed Evers and his companions.
All the Wizards present were well aware that their leader, Ivan Hals, had been conducting a particularly cruel Magic experiment since last year.
The prisoners who were summoned often appeared lively and energetic, but once they emerged from the room, they were invariably listless, their faces etched with despair and fear.
Externally, no one seemed to be physically harmed, but they all invariably lost their memories of that period.
This led to speculation that Ivan Hals was researching a soul-destroying Dark Magic, which was why such strict secrecy measures were necessary.
As a result, it was not uncommon for prisoners to choose to end their lives in prison after learning the "truth", unable to bear the mental strain.
Probing the thoughts of those present, Ivan's lips twitched involuntarily. Last summer, he had merely used a few prisoners to practice the Imperius Curse, Fear Curse, and Legilimency.
Using Memory Charms to erase their memories was simply to hide the fact that he was a Legilimency master, but he hadn't expected it to be misunderstood to this extent.
No wonder he felt his Magic practice subjects were "consumed" so quickly; it turned out it was all a misunderstanding...
"Ha, hahaha~"
As Ivan was thinking, a sudden laugh echoed through the silent Meeting Room. Ivan looked curiously in the direction of the sound and was surprised to find that it was Evers, who had been dragged to the door, who was laughing.
"Shut up!" Fenrir, who was gripping Evers by the collar, immediately grew angry and punched him hard in the stomach, making him stop laughing.
"Let him go, Fenrir!" Ivan said with interest, curious as to why Evers could still laugh.
Fenrir complied, releasing his grip. Evers, clutching his stomach, fell to the ground and glared fiercely at everyone present.
"You won't be smug for long. Knockturn Alley is the master's next target. The Dark Lord won't let you off the hook..."
As he spoke, Evers turned his gaze to Ivan and said through gritted teeth, "This time, you won't be so lucky to escape the master's grasp..."
Evers' words caused a stir among the others. It wasn't just the threat of the Dark Lord that alarmed them but the information contained in those words.
"What? You haven't told them what happened that night yet?" Evers sneered.
That night, he had been in the graveyard and had witnessed Ivan fleeing in disgrace from the Dark Lord's pursuit. This was the reason he had ultimately decided to betray information and fully commit to the Dark Lord.
At that moment, Evers was prepared to be killed by Ivan, as he believed his words would enrage him.
Sometimes, death was a form of release, at least it meant he wouldn't have to endure prolonged suffering.
However, to Evers' surprise, Ivan remained calm, seemingly unaffected by the words. Instead, he sneered and said, "What do you want me to tell them, Evers? About the Dark Lord's glorious deeds?
Like how he faced off against the famous fifteen-year-old boy, Harry Potter, at his father's graveside, with dozens of Death Eaters watching, and the result was a stalemate?"
"Or do you want me to recount how the Dark Lord nearly lost his life when he came after Harry Potter, whom I had just rescued?"
(End of Chapter)
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