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Chapter 798: Trembling Draco
Chapter 798: Trembling Draco
When Lucius mentioned that most of the Death Eaters had rebellious intentions, Ivan was somewhat surprised.
The infamous Dark Lord was in such a dire state now?
But upon further reflection, Ivan found it somewhat normal. The truly loyal servants of Voldemort were all imprisoned in Azkaban. Only those like the Malfoys, who were considered turncoats, managed to escape the Ministry of Magic's judgment and live freely.
Not to mention, ever since Voldemort's resurrection, things had gone poorly. First, he was forced to fight his archenemy Harry Potter to a standstill in front of everyone. Then, he encountered Dumbledore and was severely beaten. Finally, he suffered a setback in Knockturn Alley, showing no signs of a resurgence.
It was no wonder his subordinates were developing rebellious thoughts, given how the mighty Dark Lord had fallen to such a low point.
While Voldemort's misfortunes were worthy of sympathy, Ivan did not underestimate him in the slightest. He cautiously asked,
"Do you think you can persuade them without the Dark Lord noticing, Lucius?"
"The Dark Lord has been hiding in a Safe House recently, rarely showing his face or summoning us. If we are careful enough, I believe the Dark Lord won't notice", Lucius Malfoy said hesitantly, fully aware of what Ivan meant.
In fact, many Death Eaters suspected that Voldemort was a skilled Legilimency Master, so few dared to lie to him.
Lucius was certain that if the timing were different, his rebellious thoughts would have been immediately detected by the Dark Lord!
However, the current situation was different. The Death Eaters were all restless, and it wouldn't be easy for Voldemort to identify the true traitors.
As long as they avoided meeting him alone and tried to avoid direct eye contact, hiding their true intentions should be manageable.
Ivan nodded. He was well aware of the limitations of Legilimency. Once the target was on guard, reading their mind would require more violent means, which was why he had always been cautious about revealing his own Legilimency skills.
"Since that problem is solved, what's the second issue?" Ivan asked again.
"The Dark Mark! When a Death Eater gets close to the Dark Lord, the Dark Mark on their arm reacts. If we can't solve this, we'll easily give ourselves away!" Lucius sighed, thinking that while other aspects of the plan could be managed, this particular issue was quite troublesome.
"This is actually quite simple..." Ivan raised an eyebrow and lightly waved his wand, sending a subtle magical pulse in all directions.
Lucius was initially puzzled but soon noticed that his Dark Mark had become extremely hot. His face changed, and he looked at Ivan with a mixture of surprise and awe.
"I do have some knowledge of Marking Spells..." Ivan put down his wand and explained calmly.
Thanks to the magical knowledge he had received from the System, he had a deep understanding of Marking Spells. Additionally, a few months ago, he had captured several Death Eaters and studied Voldemort's Dark Mark.
While Ivan couldn't use the Dark Mark to summon Death Eaters as Voldemort could, he could temporarily influence and interfere with its function.
The external manifestation was the Dark Mark becoming hot, just as it did when Voldemort was angry or exerting his power. Normally, a Death Eater wouldn't be able to distinguish the difference.
"Given this, our plan has more than an 80% chance of success..." Lucius, covering his Dark Mark, said with great satisfaction.
Since he had already chosen to betray, Lucius naturally aligned himself with Ivan, eagerly hoping that this grand plan would be successfully implemented.
The stronger the other side's forces, the safer he would be, and the less he would have to worry about Voldemort's retaliation!
As for the remaining two layers of their chances of success, both of them tacitly avoided mentioning them. One layer depended on their acting and adaptability, while the other hinged on the difference in wands!
In just half a month, they couldn't possibly get Voldemort's wand, so the plan couldn't be perfect. They could only take it one step at a time and see how things played out in the moment!
For the next hour, Ivan and Lucius discussed the details of the plan, particularly focusing on understanding the personalities and names of each Death Eater. They couldn't afford to call someone by the wrong name, as that would be awkward.
Draco, standing by the fireplace, listened to their secret discussions, trembling with fear.
Thinking about his actions in the past few years, Draco was filled with dread. He was immensely relieved that he hadn't completely offended Ivan Hals; otherwise, he would certainly not be alive today.
"There are seventy-one Death Eaters imprisoned in Azkaban. The one you need to be most cautious of is Bellatrix Lestrange. She is a fanatical Dark Lord worshipper and one of the Dark Lord's closest and most trusted followers!"
Lucius looked at Ivan with a serious expression, reminding him. Although his wife and Bella were sisters, he had never been fond of the madwoman.
"Bella, huh?" Ivan recalled the information he had on this notorious female Death Eater. His memories told him that Bellatrix was one of Voldemort's most powerful Death Eaters, with a personality that could only be described as deranged and insane. She was indeed a difficult opponent to handle.
Even Lucius's description was a polite understatement, as Bellatrix's feelings for Voldemort went beyond mere worship; it was an extreme obsession!
Thinking about Voldemort's grotesque snake-like face, Ivan shuddered. This female Death Eater certainly had unique tastes.
Moreover, the number of Death Eaters imprisoned in Azkaban was less than Ivan had anticipated.
In the original Time and Space, Lupin had mentioned that the number of Death Eaters was twenty times that of the first Order of the Phoenix. This meant that at the peak of Voldemort's power, the number of Death Eaters exceeded three hundred!
It seemed that the casualties among the Death Eaters during the Wizarding War had been significant; otherwise, the number of prisoners would have been much higher!
The two of them continued their conversation until three in the morning. After arranging all the necessary details, Lucius put on his cloak, preparing to leave the castle.
At that moment, Ivan seemed to remember something and spoke up.
"Wait... Lucius!"
Lucius Malfoy paused at the threshold, turning his head to look at Ivan in confusion.
"Seven hundred thousand Galleons, to be delivered to Knockturn Alley within three days..." Ivan lightly tapped the armrest of the sofa, reminding him.
Aren't you not short of money?
Lucius looked at the gold-tinged fireplace, his mind struggling to comprehend.
Fortunately, he quickly realized that what Ivan needed might not be the money, but rather his attitude!
After all, he had caused Ivan trouble multiple times in the past, and some form of punishment was necessary. Ivan's earlier refusal of his offer was probably not just because he didn't need Galleons, but more importantly, because he didn't want to accept Lucius!
Realizing this, Lucius felt somewhat relieved. Ivan's willingness to accept the compensation meant that he was no longer holding a grudge over their past conflicts...
"I understand, Lord Hals. The money will be delivered within three days!" Lucius said solemnly, though he was secretly wondering if seven hundred thousand Galleons might be too little.
Since Goyle, Crabbe, and others were also joining, it wouldn't do to not pay an initiation fee. Perhaps he should round it up to a million Galleons and send it over...
(End of Chapter)
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