Tom's statement not only made Master Riddle happy, but also Dumbledore happy.
In Dumbledore's eyes, family affection is the most precious emotion in the world.
In his opinion, if Tom can begin to understand what family affection is, he will naturally understand what love is.
In this way, the change in Tom may be greater than following Levid!
Ten minutes later, Dumbledore took Levid and Tom happily on the way back.
Looking at the joy in Dumbledore's eyes and the large check in his hand, Tom couldn't help but sigh softly.
Then, using a whispering spell, he said, "As expected of you... Wade."
"Hmm?"
Suddenly mentioned again, Levander looked at Tom with some confusion and asked, also using a whispering spell, "What's wrong?
I haven't said anything since just now..."
"I just want to say, as expected of you... No matter what problem you encounter, as long as you think along your lines, things will suddenly become much simpler..."
Tom imagined that if Levander were in his position, given his personality, he would definitely accept Master Riddle's proposal!
Levander wouldn't care whether the other party was Muggle or wizard.
As long as he knew that doing so would maximize his benefits, he would never refuse!
As expected, after Tom accepted Master Riddle's proposal, firstly, Dumbledore's view of him changed drastically!
At least, the look in his eyes was no longer as wary as before.
Secondly... as the legal heir to the Riddle family, he received a large sum of British pounds.
This amount of pounds could be exchanged for a lot of gold, and then a large amount of gold galleons at Gringotts!
In other words, from now on, he didn't have to worry about Levander's expression when spending money!
So, even if he didn't see his father today, he'd still gained a lot.
However, Tom's words left Li Weide very dissatisfied.
"What do you mean by thinking my way makes things much simpler... Could it be that you copied that money-grubbing behavior of yours from me?"
"Yes," Tom replied firmly.
"Tom...you've changed.
You used to just yearn to get enough power from me, but now...you've actually begun to gain wisdom from me!
So, since your wisdom has improved because of me, shouldn't I get a generous reward?"
Tom was choked by Li Weide's words.
After a while, he said helplessly, "I thought I had learned your essence...I didn't expect that I still only learned the basics.
It seems that I will never be able to learn your shameless behavior in my lifetime...Don't worry, you will definitely benefit from it."
Li Weide patted Tom's shoulder happily, "Very good, I was right about you.
By the way, if you were imitating me just now, it was still not quite right.
You shouldn't have mentioned money.
If I were you, I would have said directly that I agreed because I longed for family affection, and didn't mention money or anything...In this way, maybe the check you get will be for a much larger amount!"
"Weide, you are too shameless..."
"How shameless?
If you say you long for family affection, Master Riddle will only be happier!
That way, he won't think you agreed for money!"
Tom was stunned for a moment before saying, "I have to say... you do have a point..."
"Right?
You still have a lot to learn, boy!
So... do you want to pay extra tuition?"
"..."
Tom was speechless.
He had a feeling that the Riddle family fortune might be swindled away by Levid before he even inherited it...
It seems the old adage of being on guard against fire, theft, and Levid still holds true today!
After returning to Godric's Hollow,
Dumbledore gave Levid and the others a few words of advice and left.
By then, Toby had prepared afternoon tea and pastries for them.
The two of them sat comfortably in the living room.
"What a pity! If it weren't for Grindelwald, you could have stayed at your father's house.
Then, this house would be mine!"
Levid, despite his mercenary attitude, said.
But Tom didn't believe it at all.
He knew the true face of this guy Li Weide.
"If I wasn't here, would you move your secret laboratory here?"
Tom sneered.
"What laboratory?
How come I don't know anything about it?"
Li Weide asked puzzledly while eating dessert.
"Hehe..."
In Tom's opinion, Li Weide definitely has a laboratory!
Otherwise, where did he brew those drugs?
Where did he develop those "fakes"?
Thinking of this, Tom couldn't help but ponder.
Now that he had the funds, should he... build his own laboratory?
The Christmas holiday is two weeks long.
And the holiday starts a week before Christmas.
In other words, there are still six or seven days until Christmas.
"How about... building the lab at Riddle Manor?"
Tom began to consider the feasibility of this idea.
A quiet place where, even if nothing could be discovered, he could secretly learn a few unique skills without Levitra's knowledge...
"Tom, can you lend me that ring of yours for a few days to study?"
"Huh?
This?"
Tom looked at Levitra warily.
"Why?"
"It might be a Slytherin relic.
Aren't you curious about what powerful magic it holds?"
Tom immediately handed the ring over. "Sure, but I want to participate in the research, too! And don't damage it!"
While Levitra and Tom were spending Christmas conducting research in a safe house specially arranged by Dumbledore,
Anne had returned to Nurmengard.
Standing before Grindelwald, she couldn't help but feel a surge of panic.
Her actions could be considered a betrayal of Grindelwald!
"You look nervous, Anne," Grindelwald asked calmly.
"Well... I... When I was deciphering the ruins with Wade and the others, I secretly absorbed a lot of magical power... I heard that kind of magic is rare... so..." Anne's voice gradually trailed off.
"Annie... since you discovered those magical powers, they naturally belong to you.
And... you found the right method for us, so you deserve a reward, don't you?
Otherwise, our people might still be running around in the Forbidden Forest like headless flies."
Anne's words made perfect sense, so Grindelwald didn't suspect anything.
After sizing her up, he said delightedly, "It seems this magical power is truly unique. Your power appears much stronger than it was a few months ago."
He paused, then added, "So, those two boys, Wade and Tom, have made great progress as well, haven't they?"
Anne nodded quickly.
"Yes... they've made great progress..."
However, despite her quick response, she still hoped from the bottom of her heart that Wade and Tom wouldn't be seen by Grindelwald. Otherwise...
Grindelwald would be able to tell at a glance that Wade and Tom hadn't been strengthened! Then her betrayal would be exposed!
"Give me the manuscripts you have, and then go to rest," Grindelwald said softly.
"Oh... okay."
Anne quickly handed over the manuscript she had prepared in her pocket.
After Grindelwald took it, Anne slowly exited Grindelwald's study.
As Anne closed the door, Vita, who had been standing nearby, suddenly said, "There seems to be something wrong with this child."
"Huh? What's wrong?"
Grindelwald asked.
Vita said suspiciously, "Before, she was always very excited when she saw you, but now she seems overly nervous.
She's completely different from when she saw you before."
Grindelwald smiled, "Don't be so harsh on a child, Vita.
I remember you were also very excited when you first met me, but now you've become much calmer, haven't you?"
"I'm sorry, sir... perhaps I'm just being overly sensitive." Vita bowed slightly.
"Well, let's take a look at these manuscripts! After all, we've made great progress!"
Grindelwald returned to his seat, sat down, and spread out the manuscripts on the desk, examining them carefully.
After a long while, Grindelwald finished reading all the manuscripts, handed them to Vita, and then fell into deep thought.
After observing for a moment, Vita couldn't help but frown.
"The remaining magical power is now hidden beneath Hogwarts?
How is that possible?
How could Dumbledore and the others have been completely unaware?"
Grindelwald shook his head.
"If it's contained in a giant goblin metal container, just like the magical power scattered elsewhere, then even Dumbledore would have difficulty detecting any unusual features... Otherwise, we wouldn't have found the clues only now."
"If that's the case... why don't we launch our operation during Christmas!"
Vita said excitedly.
"We already have all the clues. Besides, most of the Hogwarts faculty and students are away from the castle at Christmas!
Their defenses are at their weakest then! We just need to make a quick decision!"
Almost all professors go home for Christmas, so even Dumbledore wouldn't claim to be constantly at the castle.
This means that Hogwarts' defenses are at their weakest during Christmas!
It's the perfect time to launch an operation!
"This is indeed a good opportunity..." Grindelwald pondered.
"But... I still have to find out Dumbledore's whereabouts first, and then find a way to transfer him.
With him around... it's going to be trouble!"
In Grindelwald's eyes, as long as Dumbledore was there, even if there was no one else in the castle, Hogwarts was impregnable.
"It's not a big deal.
Just have everyone make a noise from a distance, and Dumbledore will be transferred," Vita said.
"Even then, we still have to be quick... Dumbledore will be back at Hogwarts very quickly!" Grindelwald pondered.
"So, we must first determine the exact location of the magical power!
Otherwise, the longer we delay, the more dangerous it becomes!
We only have one chance!
If Dumbledore discovers our purpose..."
Grindelwald stood up, a look of worry on his face.
"What if Dumbledore absorbs that power... the consequences will be disastrous!"
A supercharged Dumbledore!
Vita couldn't help but take a deep breath.
"So, we don't need to rush, Vita. We don't have to rush before Christmas...
As long as Dumbledore doesn't know, we still have the advantage.
If we can figure out the exact location and make sufficient preparations, we can act at any time! Moreover, the incident that draws Dumbledore away... must not be too small!
We have been quiet for long enough... Vita."
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