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Chapter 742: Misunderstanding... This Is All a Misunderstanding!
Chapter 742: Misunderstanding... This Is All a Misunderstanding!
Ivan tapped his index finger rhythmically on the table, the soft tapping echoing in the enclosed living room.
On the table, the dark Lumos-formed Ouroboros began to change rapidly with each tap. The flat head gradually became more fearsome, and two pairs of wings sprouted from its back, followed by dragon horns and claws...
In just a minute, the pattern in front of him transformed from an Ouroboros into a slender Ouroboric Dragon. However, it wasn't in a soaring posture but curled up, forming a complete circle from head to tail.
Despite this, Ivan still felt somewhat unsatisfied. Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he willed a crimson, crystalline pattern to emerge on the table.
The crystal was an irregular diamond shape. If Harry were there, he would have recognized it as the Philosopher's Stone he had seen in his first year.
The Ouroboric Dragon was embedded within the crystal, looking like a translucent amber at first glance.
However, considering that using the Philosopher's Stone as a symbol might attract unwanted attention, Ivan decided to make some modifications. He removed the color, leaving only a highly intricate, black Magic-threaded diamond pattern.
"It should be good enough..." Ivan nodded, looking at the pattern in front of him.
In a hurry, he couldn't think of a more suitable emblem, so he decided to use this one.
Knock, knock, knock...
Just as he made his decision, a soft knocking sounded at the door.
"Come in!" Ivan waved his hand to erase the pattern on the table and said casually.
With permission, the living room door opened quickly, and Asia stepped in first, followed by Dawgert, Fenrir, and over forty other Wizards.
The once spacious living room was now crowded, and every Wizard who entered stood obediently, as docile as rabbits, intimidated by Ivan's authority.
If they were to walk out like this, no one would believe they were a group of evil Dark Wizards from Knockturn Alley.
Such compliance was not without reason. After all, they had witnessed a miracle last night!
The seemingly frail young Wizard easily repelled the powerful Dark Lord Voldemort, something not even Dumbledore could do in their minds.
He was undoubtedly the strongest Wizard in the Wizarding World!
However, while they felt awe, they also couldn't help but feel a twinge of fear when facing Ivan.
They had heard every word of Ivan's grand declarations in Knockturn Alley last night and knew the true nature beneath his gentle facade. Words like evil, cunning, and ambitious fell short of describing him.
If they had to label Ivan, they would say he was a Dark Lord even more terrifying than Voldemort!
The thoughts that flashed through Rochelle and the others' minds did not escape Ivan, who was using Legilimency the entire time.
Misunderstanding... This is all a misunderstanding!
Ivan was quite troubled. At the time, he was so focused on how to outmaneuver Voldemort that he never considered the unintended consequences of his offhand remarks.
Unfortunately, he couldn't explain himself right now, as he needed to maintain his intimidating presence to keep Voldemort and these restless Dark Wizards in check.
Ivan silently sighed.
Oh well, let the misunderstanding be. It wasn't the first time, and he was already used to it.
"Lord Hals... Is there something you need us to do?" Dawgert cautiously asked, breaking the silence.
Although he and Ivan were close friends, Dawgert never forgot his position in public, always using respectful titles.
At first, this was just a way to strengthen his authority, but as Ivan's power grew, it became more natural for Dawgert to use these titles, with no hint of awkwardness.
"Did you all witness the battle last night?" Ivan didn't directly answer Dawgert's question. Instead, he took a sip of tea and asked.
"Of course, Lord Hals, your strength and valor that night will be etched in my memory forever..." Rochelle said with genuine emotion, though his words did have a touch of flattery.
While there was an element of sycophancy, Rochelle truly meant what he said. That night, Voldemort had suddenly appeared at the Wizards Market, interrupting Ivan's speech and turning the tide in his favor through his words and presence.
Rochelle had almost defected to Voldemort's side in that moment.
Fortunately, he suppressed the urge at the last second, holding on a bit longer, and was able to witness the incredible sight of the once-powerful Voldemort being slapped away like a rag doll by Ivan.
That scene would stay with him until the end of his days.
As Rochelle finished speaking, the other Wizards in the room also came to their senses. Frustrated with themselves for not noticing earlier, they quickly joined in, praising Ivan's heroic feat of defeating Voldemort and his grand declaration to the Wizarding World.
Unfortunately, these compliments fell flat. Ivan had no interest in this kind of flattery, so he quickly raised his hand to silence them.
"Enough, I didn't call you here to hear your praises..."
"Although I defeated Voldemort, he might seek revenge by resorting to underhanded tactics or even targeting some of you directly... We must be on guard!" Ivan said sternly.
Hearing Ivan's words, Dawgert immediately understood the gravity of the situation. If Voldemort were to resort to assassination, few of those present would stand a chance.
"Lord Hals, do you want us to find the Dark Lord's hiding place as quickly as possible?" Fenrir asked, thinking that the best way to prevent such an outcome would be to strike while Voldemort was still wounded and incapacitated.
"No, with your current strength, encountering Voldemort would likely mean you wouldn't even have the chance to send a warning..." Ivan shook his head, countering the suggestion.
However, Ivan quickly realized that this reason wasn't sufficient. Even without confronting Voldemort directly, they could still determine his location by capturing Death Eaters. So he added:
"Besides, Voldemort still has some use to me. It's not time to finish him off yet... Understand?"
(End of Chapter)
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