Hogwarts: This Dark Lord is so evil.

Chapter 573 Li Weide, you little brat, we've finally caught you!

The result was not unexpected for Li Weide.

After they landed at the agreed location, death, as it was in later times, did not arrive at their beck and call.

"It seems that this point in time is indeed a thousand years ago... In other words, in this era, the real Grim Reaper may still exist."

Li Weide made this judgment in his mind, but of course he didn't say it aloud.

After all, Caroline was unaware of Levi's suspicions.

Li Weide decided that next time he would go through the portal in the small space, secretly return to a thousand years ago, and then summon the real Grim Reaper...

Li Weide believed that no one, whether human or god, would allow someone to impersonate him.

When Li Kui encountered Li Gui, the first thing he did was kill the imposter, and then cut off pieces of his flesh to eat with his wine.

"What's going on? This is the second time..."

Unaware of what was happening, Caroline was filled with doubt. The seemingly omniscient Grim Reaper had now broken his promise twice.

Li Weide shrugged. "I don't know, maybe she ran into some problems..."

“Since she hasn’t shown up, let’s go back. We’ve collected quite a bit of ancient magical power, which has greatly increased our strength. We can go back and work through the new magic power, and also take a rest,” Miravia suggested.

They traveled through more than ten parallel worlds, and in each world they stopped to collect hot topics...

In total, it has taken almost a year. Now that a conclusion has been reached, it is indeed time to end it for the time being.

“Alright, let’s go…” Li Weide gestured for Miravia and Caroline to come closer, then revealed the Death Mark on his hand.

Every time he enters a small space, he has to wear gloves to isolate his precise location, leaving only a vague signal.

Now, of course, that's unnecessary, since the operation has already been approved.

This time when he went back, he wanted to know what other excuses that Grim Reaper could come up with.

Just as the Death Mark was gradually lighting up and the teleportation was about to begin, Li Weide suddenly felt a sharp pain in his head.

Then a "crash" sound came from the ground...

Li Weide was startled, and the mark on his hand naturally faded again.

He rubbed his head, which was throbbing from the impact, and looked at the object on the ground.

With Li Weide's current strength, let alone someone hitting him, he can even sense someone's gaze on him...

But now, someone has hit him on the head without him even noticing!

If this were a weapon, it would be the end of the story!
Miravia and the others quickly looked around, but the place was flat and they could see the end of it at a glance.

Who is there?

Not only them, but Li Weide also found nothing in his perception.

There were hardly any people around, not even many small animals. It couldn't have been ants on the ground that hit it, could it?

Moreover, so far, no one has been able to become completely invisible in front of him!
Unable to find anyone, Li Weide cautiously used his magic to suck up the things on the ground.

“This is… a diary?” Miravia asked in surprise, looking at the diary floating in front of her.

This black-covered diary looks plain and unremarkable.

But... what era is this? This is a thousand years ago!
In this era, it would have been impossible for a diary to have such craftsmanship!
Li Weide used more than ten kinds of detection magic, but he couldn't see anything special about it.

Finally, Li Weide put on a pair of alchemical gloves and then gently took the diary that was floating in the air into his hand.

Caroline said cautiously, "Maybe we shouldn't open it. What if there's a curse? It's best to take it back to Death."

She was unaware of Li Weide's suspicions about Death, so she subconsciously felt that it was best to leave such a high-risk matter to the powerful Death.

It's no wonder she was cautious; dark magic curses are far too unpredictable, and one wrong move and you could fall victim...

Even the most learned master of black magic wouldn't dare claim to be able to see through all the curses in the world.

Li Weide glanced back at Caroline, then silently opened the diary in his hand.

Such a diary wouldn't appear in this era out of nowhere and then hit him squarely on the head.

Perhaps someone wanted to use this method to send him a message.

It could be your future self, it could be someone who is hiding in the know, or it could be... the real Grim Reaper.

This might be the key to breaking the deadlock...

Li Weide had no choice.

"you……"

Caroline couldn't stop him in time; Li Weide had already opened the diary.

The diary was blank; there was nothing in it.

Just as Li Weide was pondering whether this might be a Horcrux or something similar.

A tiny flame suddenly appeared on the blank page!

When the flames disappeared, the remaining black marks formed a line of scribbled writing.

I finally caught you, you little brat!

"hiss……"

All three people present gasped in shock.

"Drop it off quickly! This thing might be cursed!" Miravia exclaimed.

But Li Weide did not abandon his diary.

Even he couldn't find any unusual diaries...

This is enough to prove the existence of the lost diary, whose abilities far surpass those of himself.

If this thing is cursed, you're already doomed when it hits you.

Since he's now most likely under the curse, then... we might as well go all out and investigate thoroughly.

"Who are you?" Li Weide asked.

[You little brat! Say something!]

“I already said it! Tsk... Can’t you hear me? Do you need me to write it down?” Li Weide took out a quill pen dipped in ink and began writing in the diary.

Strangely, the ink wouldn't stick at all!

Li Weide looked at the quill pen with a puzzled expression, then at the diary, and suddenly an idea struck him.

He put away his quill pen, and a small wisp of ancient flame appeared in his hand...

The flames fell on the diary, leaving a small black scorch mark!
really……

Immediately, Li Weide manipulated the flames, forming a line of crooked characters according to his will...

This diary seems to be very tough; even the incredibly hot Ancient Flame of Bulai could only leave some black marks on it, but could not burn it completely.

Li Weide's reply was written very quickly.

【Who are you? 】

The words had barely left their mark when the diary flashed with fire again.

Then another line of even more illegible handwriting appeared.

This is the second time you've called me, but last time I didn't even have a chance to respond before you ran away! Now you're asking me who I am? Also, your handwriting is awful!

The appearance of this line of text made Li Weide and Miravia's eyes widen.

A second call?
Death! This is the real Death!
Yes... Last time I went back a thousand years, I also called upon Death, but after not seeing Death appear, I went straight back.

However, the Grim Reaper they summoned at that time did not seem to be this one.

Only Caroline remained somewhat bewildered.

Before the three of them could even react,
Immediately afterwards, a long passage of text appeared in the diary.

Swearing...

Li Weide's face turned green. The list included every insult Li Weide could think of: liar, little beast, ingrate...

However, the targets of these accusations are all Li Weide himself...

“No… what heinous thing did I do to him?” Li Weide looked at Miravia.

"No...right?" Miravia recalled some of Li Weide's unreliable actions in the past and suddenly felt a little insecure.

Perhaps Li Weide did something in the past that unintentionally offended this "Grim Reaper"?

Li Weide glanced helplessly at Miravia. "Even you don't believe me? Am I that kind of person?"

He pondered for a moment, then replied with another line of text.

However, this time he switched from the Ancient Flame of Immortal to the Fiery Flame.

Sure enough, the handwriting was much clearer and neater this time...

Are you Death? No offense, I don't remember doing anything to you before.

The diary replied instantly.

Of course you don't remember, and I know you don't remember, but I do remember you lying to me...

Li Weide's hand, which was gripping the diary, suddenly turned pale. He seemed to have finally confirmed some of his suspicions.

I must punish you, but I can't come back right now, so this is the only way I can reach you and ask for your help in punishing you!

Miravia and Caroline were completely bewildered.

What do you mean by "I want to punish you, but I want you to punish you for me"? Aren't these two "you"s the same person?

That's a bit crazy...

Although they didn't understand it, Li Weide did.

With trembling hands, he once again left his mark on the diary.

"Can't you handle me yourself?"

The diary was replied to quickly.

[You little brat, are you blind? Didn't you see what I said above? You fooled me! I'm not coming back for now! So, I can only rely on you!]

"So... you actually know everything that's happening here, but you can't interfere?" Li Weide continued to ask.

"Stop saying all that obvious nonsense!" The diary's tone was very impatient.

Even through the diary, Li Weide could still see the other person's anger in the wild handwriting... an overwhelming anger!
Clearly, the real Grim Reaper knew everything about the imposter.

However, just as Li Weide had predicted, Death was held back by something and couldn't return to handle it personally...

Judging from the diary entries, it seems that the real Grim Reaper was tricked and taken to a place where he cannot return for the time being.

But... he'll always come back...

Isn't that fake Grim Reaper afraid?

Unless... she is confident that she will gain the strength to rival Death before the real Death returns.

Only in this way can she rest easy.

Li Weide frowned and pondered, then raised his hand again and left a line of words in the diary that Miravia and the others could not understand.

Where am I?

[Of course he's in that hellish place called the Great Hell, but he's in a similar situation to me, trapped in his own web... Getting out won't be easy! We can only send a low-level henchman to do his bidding.]

Li Weide's eyes widened, and he quickly wrote characters with his right hand using the blazing fire.

In other words, this fake Grim Reaper isn't...

Li Weide hadn't even finished writing when the reply came from the other end.

[Who doesn't have a few underlings? You have some too, don't you? Didn't you say that a leader can't do everything personally? You were so proud of yourself when you said that!]

Li Weide's hand trembled again.

After a long silence, he wrote another line on it.

I understand how you're going to punish me...

[Ha! You little brat, you're really smart! Smarter than the other you who died! But compared to him, you're still a bit naive, because you actually have a bottom line! However, I said it was punishment, but... isn't this also your opportunity? I've already disappointed you once, don't disappoint me again!]

"I went back to this era once before. Why didn't you look for me then?" Li Weide asked again.

"You mean, the time you impersonated the old man and fooled those four kids? Heh, how do you know I didn't contact you? I sensed your arrival a long time ago, but I didn't dare approach you rashly before confirming your character! I've already been burned once!"

So it seems I passed.

Yes, you passed. At the very least, of all the people I've contacted, you're the most honest one...

[Many versions of myself?]

Yes, but they're all dead and turned into fertilizer...

……

Deep in the void.

Death took a step and arrived at that place filled with the smell of sulfur.

She stood suspended in mid-air, looking at the bustling demons below with an inscrutable expression.

Suddenly, a raven flew from afar, landed on her shoulder, lowered its head close to her ear, and seemed to whisper something to her.

"No, don't worry," Death said calmly. "A thousand years ago was a period of uncertainty. He was already deceived by you in that era. Even if I can't go back, there's nothing to worry about."

The raven nodded, took her reply, and once again spread its wings and soared into the fiery red clouds...

Death looked up at the black sun above the Great Hell and muttered to himself.

"Traveling back a thousand years twice... was it unintentional or intentional? In any case, we're just one last step away... We absolutely cannot afford any mistakes!"

……

I've said everything I needed to say. Take this diary with you; it contains the power I've given you to help you conceal everything...

After the diary displayed its last sentence, a beam of black light appeared and disappeared into Li Weide's forehead.

Li Weide frantically searched everywhere, but couldn't find the diary anywhere, not even deep within his soul.

Until he opened the system interface...

A diary icon was prominently displayed on the system store page, like an extra button.

How did it end up in my system... Well, this is a pretty good hiding place.

With a thought, a strange and powerful magic surged from Li Weide's diary. Although it was not as strong as Li Weide's own magic, Li Weide knew that this magic was not for fighting, but for concealment.

As Li Weide manipulated it, the Death Mark on his hand suddenly seemed to be covered with a layer of gray mist, which then vanished in an instant.

Li Weide understood that from now on, he would no longer need to wear that glove...

He turned around and looked at Miravia and Caroline, who were both utterly shocked.

“You already know what happened, so… I have to use this power to cover up your memories…” Li Weide said calmly.

Miravia looked at Li Weide with an unusually complex expression, which, in addition to pity, also contained a hint of... fear.

“Come on…” she said.

"Ugh, I'm really unlucky... I should have known better than to leave my own world with you." Caroline grumbled incessantly, but her eyes held an excitement that was completely at odds with her words.

That was the look in a Gryffindor's eyes when they saw an opportunity for adventure.

Li Weide sighed silently to himself.

This trip... wasn't entirely fruitless; at the very least, he finally knew who his enemy was...

"I knew I shouldn't have watched so many ridiculous movies. What kind of melodramatic plots are these!"

(End of this chapter)