From Hogwarts to Strixhaven.

Chapter 148 Careful Verification
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The soprano's scream resounded throughout the audience, marking the first appearance of the Phantom of the Opera. A huge curtain fell from the top of the stage, and the actors in the opera house suddenly became chaotic.

In order to allow the soprano he trained (who was also his secret crush) to appear on stage, the Phantom of the Opera deliberately created such a farce.

After a brief negotiation, the heroine Christina began her audition, starting with an aria.

"...When you are far from freedom, if you have some time, share some thoughts with me..."

While the singers on stage were singing "Love and Longing", the audiences below were talking about forbidden dark magic.

"...Nico," Dumbledore's voice was hard and hoarse, "...Please imagine, is it possible for a person... to split his soul into multiple parts?"

Nicolas Flamel seemed not to have heard Dumbledore's question. He was still immersed in Christina's soft singing, and even shook his head and hummed softly: "... so clear... always so clear... if you remember... stop and think about me..."

The dancers on the stage surrounded Christina and put on gorgeous performance costumes for her, which meant that Christina had officially been promoted from a small ballet dancer to a lead singer.

The singing did not stop, and Dumbledore was forced to raise his voice and repeat his question.

Nicolas Flamel glared at him: "You are such a bummer! Dumbledore! This is a temple of art! I thought guys like you were very patient. Can't you wait until tomorrow?"

It seems that Nico did not lose his hearing at the age of over 600, but instead learned how to ignore the noise in life.

"Forgive me," Dumbledore apologized briefly, but his blue eyes were still fixed on Nico's old face. He was waiting for an answer. "I only know one wizard in the world who has lived for more than 600 years like you. I must know the answers to these questions."

Nico curled his lips impatiently and said, "Of course! Okay?"

Then he turned back to the musical. Ivy found that he could appreciate art at any time. This might be another benefit of immortality.

"...So," Dumbledore, who got the answer, still frowned, "is this feasible? It is possible that Voldemort really created a Horcrux, and more than one..."

"Then quantity is the key..." Dumbledore muttered to himself, "...How many times can a wizard repeat such an act?"

Seven times...Anyway, Voldemort created a total of seven Horcruxes.

But this question was obviously not asked to Ivy, but to the legendary alchemist Nicolas Flamel.

"…it seems so long ago, when we were young and innocent…maybe she forgot about me…"

Nico seemed to have heard nothing and continued to sing along with the opera on the stage. The third person in the triangle relationship appeared, and the Viscount recognized his childhood playmate Christina.

"Nico? Nico!" Dumbledore said with a hint of pleading, "There are not many people in the world who know the answer to this question. I believe you are one of them... Help me, help me, okay?"

"I really don't know!" Nicolas Flamel turned back angrily, "Are you satisfied now? I don't have much time left in this world! I would rather keep this last bit of time for myself! I invited you here to share with you the excitement of appreciating art, not to ask you to interrupt me again and again!" Ivy felt that he might be a little wrong here, but he thought it would be better for him to remain silent.

"I'm sorry... so sorry." Dumbledore's voice became soft again, he let his back sink into the velvet backrest and stopped talking.

A satisfied smile appeared on Nico's lips, as if he had won a "You're awesome" competition.

"...He is here, calling my name softly, hidden somewhere in the opera house..."

Christina's first performance ended perfectly, with congratulations everywhere, and the little sisters who danced with her wanted to know who her teacher was. Although Christina had never met the Phantom of the Opera, she could always hear him singing to her when they were alone.

Now Christina's mind is full of fantasies about the Phantom of the Opera, and she even imagines him as a musical angel who accompanies her.

The female companion who accompanied Christina to explore the true identity of the Phantom of the Opera was soon sent back to continue practicing dancing, and the Viscount also came to find Christina to renew their old relationship.

This was a rather long scene. Dumbledore sat quietly in his chair, tapping his chin along with the song, and seemed to be immersed in the music.

"Arrogant boy! Puppet of popularity! ... Ignorant fool, this brave young suitor, share my joy and triumph!"

The Phantom of the Opera spoke again, and unlike the soft singing that had been echoing in Christina's ears before, his voice became high-pitched and angry. He was jealous.

"Do you have an answer, Nico?" Just before the plot on the stage reached its first climax, commonly known as the Shura Field, Dumbledore once again interrupted Nicolas Flamel's viewing experience at an inopportune time.

"Merlin's beard!" Nicolas Flamel slapped the armrest angrily and stood up.

Ivy vaguely heard a not-so-good snapping sound from his wrist.

"Come on, Dumbledore! I'm here to appreciate art, not to be your advisor!" Nicolas Flamel calmly connected his wrist, but the two people in the box had already noticed it. "Can't you learn from your students...your collaborators?"

Ivy hasn't said a word since entering this luxurious box. Could it be possible to find a more perfect partner for watching a play than him?

"Nico, you have been through so many adventures and met all kinds of white wizards and black wizards. I know you must have the answer." Dumbledore put his arms on the armrests, with the tips of his ten fingers together, as if he was sure that Nico could answer this question.

In the original book, Dumbledore saw Voldemort's Horcrux when Harry was in the second grade. When he realized that Harry himself was also a Horcrux of Voldemort and began to wonder how many times Voldemort had split his soul, Nicolas Flamel, who destroyed the Philosopher's Stone, was probably already dead.

The alchemist who has lived for more than 600 years is still alive, and Dumbledore's understanding of Voldemort's Horcruxes has also been advanced much earlier.

Perhaps this is why he went directly to Nicolas Flamel for confirmation instead of going through the trouble of looking through the memories of various witnesses.

(End of this chapter)