The Witcher: The Journey to Transcendence from Marvel.

Chapter 98 The Secret of the Black House

Weiss first used a soundproofing spell to block out the sound of their conversation, and then created an illusion so that others would see two drunkards drinking non-stop.

"Didn't you say that the mysterious man had been killed?" Lucius asked angrily.

"They were looking for you?" The "they" he was referring to were the Death Eaters who had escaped from Azkaban.

Lucius rolled up his sleeves, revealing the Dark Mark on his forearm: "Three days ago..."

Wes understood that it was Barty Crouch Jr. who had made some unknowing promise that caused the Dementors to betray the Ministry of Magic.

This is probably because after Dumbledore taught them a lesson, the Ministry of Magic has not given them an explanation, but instead has kept a stricter watch over them.

Lucius glanced around warily, his sleeves pulled tighter, fearing discovery. "That madman was trying to resurrect You-Know-Who. I contacted you while I was out shopping."

"You didn't get exposed?"

Lucius shook his head with lingering fear. "I was watching the Triwizard Tournament live on the day, surrounded by Ministry officials. I used this as an excuse to explain why I didn't respond to You-Know-Who's call. Barty Crouch Jr. saw it with his own eyes, so they didn't suspect me for the time being."

"Who are they?"

"Bellatrix Lestrange, Alecto Carrow, Amycus Carrow, Antonin Dolohov"

Lucius paused, glanced at Weiss, and said the last two names: "Severus Snape, Peter Pettigrew."

Wes was not surprised by the others, but when he heard Peter Pettigrew's name, he couldn't help but sigh that Peter Pettigrew was lucky and had a long life, and was able to escape danger many times.

"What should I do next?" Lucius asked anxiously. If those lunatics found out that he was a traitor, he and his family would surely die.

"Don't panic," Weiss used magic to soothe Lucius and calm him down. "Wear the ring I gave you. It can help you. Whatever they ask you to do, agree to it first. If necessary, activate the portkey and I will come immediately."

Weiss's words calmed Lucius down a lot. He took a deep breath and told Weiss the Death Eaters' next plan.

"Uniting dark creatures like werewolves, giants, and vampires," Weiss scoffed. "If they could work, they wouldn't be used as alchemical ingredients and potions by wizards."

"The most important thing is Voldemort's hiding place. Can you find out?"

Lucius shook his head like a rattle. "Little Barty doesn't trust me. He only trusts Bella and those who just got out of Azkaban. I just need to provide supplies and information."

Lucius handed Weiss a shopping list.

The list includes some daily necessities that do not require special attention.

However, there are many rare items on the list, including precious herbs, dragon blood, phoenix feathers, etc., which are difficult to collect at once.

"Without Voldemort, they are nothing more than a mob."

The confidence Weiss conveyed in his words also infected Lucius, who was no longer as nervous as he was at the beginning. He patted Lucius on the shoulder and said, "Don't be afraid. Everything is under control."

When Weiss rushed back to the Black mansion, he found Dumbledore already waiting there. He walked into the living room and saw Dumbledore sitting in an old armchair with a cup of tea in his hand. "I have something to tell you."

Dumbledore smiled and said, "It just so happens that I have something to tell you. I think we should be talking about the same thing."

Weiss nodded and motioned for Dumbledore to speak first.

"The situation at the Ministry of Magic has become increasingly complicated recently, and Fudge's hostility towards me has become public. Not only did he try to blame me for the deaths of Karkaroff and Barty Crouch at the hearing, he also sent his henchmen to Hogwarts to investigate. In addition, the mass escape of Azkaban prisoners has also put enormous pressure on the Ministry of Magic."

Weiss listened carefully, then relayed the information Lucius had provided: "Lucius just provided some important intelligence about the Death Eaters. Barty Crouch Jr. and the other Death Eaters who escaped from Azkaban are planning a series of actions, including uniting dark creatures like werewolves, giants, and vampires. They also drew up a list of supplies that require many rare items such as precious herbs, dragon blood, and phoenix feathers."

Dumbledore put down his teacup and stretched. "It seems we have underestimated little Barty. His intelligence and strategy should not be underestimated."

"Can Professor Snape reach Voldemort?
"Of course, but not until the last minute," Dumbledore replied. "They need Severus to brew a potion for Voldemort."

"This way, the initiative is in our hands. The potion will not be brewed until we destroy all the Horcruxes."

"Of course, the potion that resurrects Voldemort is not so easy." Dumbledore blinked.

"So how did the mission of collecting Horcruxes go?"

As soon as Weiss finished speaking, Dumbledore's expression turned serious. He took out a gold ring from his clothes, inlaid with a black gemstone engraved with the Peverell crest.

Weiss's attention was immediately drawn to the black gem.

This gem is not only Marvolo Gaunt's heirloom, but also one of the legendary "Three Deathly Hallows" - the Resurrection Stone. It is said that it can resurrect the dead and is a treasure coveted by countless wizards.

As the holder of the Elder Wand, Dumbledore would naturally recognize the Resurrection Stone.

However, now that the Resurrection Stone is embedded in the ring, removing it hastily could expose it to Voldemort's magic. Dumbledore is not as anxious as in the original novel, and he wants to find a safer way to destroy the Horcrux.

"I have good news for you. Slytherin's locket is right here."

"Really?" Dumbledore was still a little surprised to hear the news, but he did not doubt Weiss.

"Right here." Weiss pointed down.

"You mean, Slytherin's locket is in this house."

Weiss didn't keep the secret any longer: "I saw it in the hands of Kreacher, the Black family's house-elf, but Kreacher hid himself."

Hadn't Voldemort hidden Slytherin's locket deep in a cave? Hadn't he carefully arranged traps so that only those brave enough to drink the deadly poison could reach that ancient treasure?
Unexpectedly, this dark holy object appeared in the hands of Kreacher, the house-elf of the Black family.

Weiss didn't intend to explain, but just confirmed that he was not mistaken, and Slytherin's locket was indeed in Kreacher's hands.

(End of this chapter)