Hogwarts: This holy light is righteously evil.

This was not due to the power of the diary, but rather because the crown itself contained extremely powerful magical energy, the power that Rowena Ravenclaw had infused into it.

Previously, these powers were suppressed by Voldemort's dark magic and could not be manifested.

Now that the soul fragments have been collected and the suppression of dark magic has completely disappeared, the magical power of the crown itself has begun to awaken, gradually restoring its original appearance and radiating the glory and brilliance that belong to Ravenclaw.

He stroked the crown, feeling the gentle magic flowing within it, which resonated faintly with the holy light within him.

From afar, Mati watched as the crown in Puni's hand gradually became more dazzling. Curious, he leaned over, his eyes filled with awe, yet he still remembered Puni's command and dared not approach even a step closer. He simply watched from a distance, whispering among himself.

Puni held the purified Ravenclaw crown in his hands, his body surging with holy light, and instantly sensed the power contained within the crown.

The diary in my mind is also turning its pages gently.

Ravenclaw's tiara

[Description]: A sacred item possessed by an evil spirit. Although it is second-hand, it possesses many abilities.

[Ability 1]: Blessing of Wisdom

The wearer's intelligence, comprehension, composure, and logical thinking abilities are greatly enhanced, enabling them to quickly understand complex magical principles and crack rune codes, providing significant advantages for academic research, potion preparation, and spell study.

[Ability 2]: Soul Concealment

It can conceal the wearer's soul fluctuations, evade the detection of Dementors, and hide one's dark magic aura, making it impossible for ordinary wizards to detect the wearer's connection with dark magic.

[Ability 3]: Eagle Eye Insight

It can enhance the wearer's magical perception, enabling them to keenly detect hidden magical fluctuations, invisible creatures, and simple magical traps in the surroundings, and provide a clear warning of dark magical auras.

Upon seeing the crown's attributes, Puni couldn't help but feel a sense of amazement. It was a powerful magical item that focused on support abilities. Now that it had completely broken free from the corruption of dark magic, its true power was finally revealed, far exceeding his expectations.

Even before the search for the crown, rumors circulated at Hogwarts that Ravenclaw's crown had the magical effect of directly enhancing the wearer's intelligence. At the time, he was skeptical, but now that he has personally sensed its properties, he has confirmed that the rumors are true.

The wisdom boost from this crown is not limited to the field of learning. When studying magic books and mastering new spells, it can help people understand obscure knowledge more quickly and make their memories more solid.

Even in the heat of battle, it allows one to maintain a clear mind, control each spell more precisely, significantly reduce the probability of spellcasting errors, and avoid mistakes due to panic.

Such comprehensive auxiliary effects made Puni very satisfied, and he couldn't help but nod to himself. This crown was indeed worth the month of hard work he had spent searching for.

Puni gripped the crown, preparing to put it on his head and personally experience the enhancements of its various effects, when the diary vibrated slightly again. A faint notification entered his mind: the soul fragments inside had been processed and completely transformed into an absorbable energy form, like a ready-made energy snack, ready to be taken out and used at any time.

This suggestion instantly piqued Puni's interest. He temporarily put down the crown in his hand, took out the diary, and opened it.

A faint wisp of black energy drifted out from the book, slowly condensing in his palm before finally transforming into a small ball of energy.

Puni raised his hand and grasped the ball of soul energy in his palm.

[A slightly smelly fragment of a soul]

[Description]: Originating from Voldemort, a fragment of his soul attached to Ravenclaw's crown, he has a somewhat old-fashioned appearance.

[Ability]: Contains soul energy; after digestion, it can improve magic level, magic power level, wisdom level, and Parseltongue level.

Level of intelligence?

Puni blinked.

This ball of soul energy was very powerful. When held in his palm, he could feel its restlessness, like a ball of energy in a state of intense burning, constantly surging and rolling in his palm, and faintly emanating a series of weak but fierce roars.

Chapter 73 Even when he sleeps at night, he insists on wearing it! (Bonus Chapter)

Puni could sense its emotions—a deep-seated resentment and unwillingness. It was filled with hatred for its fate of being bound and transformed into an energy body, yet it was helpless to change it.

No matter how powerful Voldemort was when this fragment of soul was attached to it in life, now that it has lost all its support, any struggle or resistance seems pale and powerless. It can only be firmly held in Voldemort's palm and disposed of at will.

He can absorb all the energy from this ball of energy whenever he needs it, obtaining all the energy and attribute bonuses contained within, and further enhancing his own strength.

As Puni held the soul energy body, a thought suddenly arose in his mind.

The relics of the four great masters of Hogwarts include Slytherin's pendant, Hufflepuff's cup, Ravenclaw's crown, and Gryffindor's sword.

If Gryffindor's sword was also turned into a Horcrux by Voldemort, then after processing the soul fragments within it, would the additional attribute bonus gained be in terms of strength?

However, it's unclear. It seems like we can go and check out the gold cup and the pendant.

He originally just wanted to see if the crown would have any effect, but he didn't expect that in addition to keeping a diary, the diary could also absorb Voldemort's soul and directly convert it into something that could increase his level and power.

good good!

Puni looked down at the Ravenclaw crown in his hand, which had regained its luster. He gently stroked the glittering gems on the crown. Ever since Voldemort's soul fragments were completely extracted and the dark magic mark on the crown was completely removed, it had regained its original color at a speed visible to the naked eye. It had become crystal clear and bright from its previous worn and dull appearance, and the magical aura around it had become more gentle and powerful.

Puni's anticipation grew stronger, and he couldn't wait to put on the crown and experience firsthand just how magical these effects were.

He raised his hand and took off the wizard's hat he was wearing, then casually placed it on the old cabinet next to him.

He held the crown in both hands and placed it on his head.

The moment the crown touched his head, a cool sensation spread instantly, slowly seeping into his mind along his scalp. There was no discomfort; on the contrary, it made him feel exceptionally comfortable.

This cool breeze seemed to possess a magical power, instantly making clear the chaotic and confusing thoughts that had been lingering in Puni's mind.

Previously, he had encountered several obscure and difficult points of knowledge while studying ancient books on wands, and he had been struggling with them and could not find a breakthrough. He had also been hesitant about whether to immediately absorb soul energy and how to arrange subsequent Quidditch training because he had too many choices, so he put them aside for the time being.

But after she put on the crown, everything changed.

Under the influence of the crown effect, those obscure knowledge points gradually became easy to understand, the originally chaotic thoughts became clear and organized, and the solution was quickly found. Those agonizing choices were also able to accurately weigh the pros and cons. The advantages and disadvantages of each choice were presented in his mind. Puni did not spend much time making the most reasonable decision that suited his wishes.

This wondrous experience left Puni stunned for a moment, his heart filled with shock and surprise.

He blinked, feeling an unprecedented clarity and smoothness in his mind, along with a sense of confident assurance. For a moment, he didn't know what words to use to describe this feeling.

A thousand words gathered in his heart, but in the end, they all turned into a heartfelt exclamation, which he couldn't help but think to himself.

The effect is simply amazing...

Aside from being amazed, it seems there are no other words to describe it.

He raised his hand and gently touched the crown on his head, feeling the gentle magic flowing within it, perfectly resonating with the holy light within him. That feeling of being one with it made him even more comfortable.

Having personally experienced the powerful magical effects of the Ravenclaw Crown, Puni immediately made a decision: given the significant magical enhancements from this crown, he would never easily remove it unless under special circumstances.

He even wears it to bed at night!

He even secretly wondered if wearing this crown, which could bring clarity of mind, while sleeping might allow him to have some well-organized dreams, or even sort out those unsolved magical problems in his dreams.

But he also knew that the tiara was Ravenclaw's heirloom and Voldemort's Horcrux. If others found out that he possessed it without permission, it would cause a huge uproar and might even be taken back by the professors.

Therefore, even though he was overjoyed and wanted to wear the crown all the time, he could only choose to keep it hidden in the dark, carefully concealing it so that no one would notice its existence.

As for how to hide it, Puni quickly came up with a simple and safe method: wear a wizard's hat that was a certain size too big over the crown.

Around noon, Puni finished his chores and still wore the crown on his head. After putting his hat back on, there was nothing unusual about it, except that the hat looked even bigger.

After finishing his business, Puni went to the dining hall at Hogwarts for a meal.

As soon as he reached the dining table, he saw Qiu Zhang already sitting there with a lunch in front of him, watching him curiously as he approached.

After Puni sat down, Qiu Zhang couldn't help but ask, "Puni, what's wrong with you today? You seem to be in an exceptionally good mood. Did something good happen again?"

Her gaze fell on Puni's face, her eyes filled with doubt. Puni was usually composed, but rarely did she show such an unconcealed emotion. Today, however, she exuded a sense of joy.

"Huh?" Her gaze fell on Puni's head. "Why does your hat seem so big? It looks a bit... weird."

Puni picked up the cutlery, a smile appearing on his face, but he said in a nonchalant tone, "No, I'm like this every day, nothing special, and I haven't encountered anything good. As for the hat... haha, the bigger one is more comfortable, and I can continue to wear it when I grow taller."

"Wow, Puni, you're quite frugal too," Qiu Zhang laughed.

At this moment, Puni sat at the dining table, eating with his head down while unconsciously humming an off-key tune, the smile in his eyes never fading.

Qiu Zhang saw it clearly and became even more certain that Puni must have encountered something happy, but just didn't want to say it.

Puni naturally noticed Qiu Zhang's gaze and knew that his expression had betrayed him, but he did not intend to reveal the crown. The crown's secret was too important, and once it was leaked, it would inevitably cause trouble. Therefore, even if Qiu Zhang asked curiously, he planned to keep his mouth shut and hide the secret well.

He continued eating with his head down, humming a song, letting Qiu Zhang guess as he pleased, but the smile on his face remained unchanged.

Chapter 74 Minister Millicent Barnold is resigning! (Bonus Chapter)

Cho Chang's curiosity intensified, and she was about to press him further to find out what secret he was hiding when Marcos, who was sitting opposite them and had been engrossed in reading the Daily Prophet, suddenly slammed his hand on the table, excitedly interrupting her thoughts: "Everyone, come quick! Breaking news! Minister Millison Barnold is resigning!"

As he spoke, he unfolded the Daily Prophet in his hand and pointed to the headline on the front page.

Upon hearing the name "Mirison Barnold," the young wizards present reacted in various ways, with Eddie, sitting next to Puni, having the most intense reaction.

He almost immediately put down his cutlery, leaned forward, and brought his head close to Marcos's, his eyes darting anxiously as he asked, "What did you say? Minister Barnold is resigning? Why? She's been doing a great job, why is she suddenly resigning?"

Looking at the two's excited expressions, Qiu Zhang was full of confusion. He turned to Puni beside him and asked softly, "Puni, who is Millison Barnold? Why are they reacting so strongly to this news? And all the people around here seem to care about this as well."

She wasn't a pure-blood wizard, and she knew very little about the officials of the Ministry of Magic, so naturally she didn't know the minister's importance.

Puni put down his cutlery, wiped his mouth, and calmly explained to her, "She is the current Minister for Magic of the United Kingdom, and also a very capable witch. She officially took office in 1980, which is exactly ten years this year, so her tenure is not short."

He paused, then added, "She is mainly responsible for managing all the wizards in the British wizarding world and coordinating various affairs of the wizarding world. She has a very high reputation in the wizarding world."

Cho Chang followed Puni's gaze and saw Marcos and Eddie discussing the Daily Prophet. More and more young wizards around them also received the Daily Prophet delivered by owls. After seeing the headline, they gathered together to discuss it, most of them with regret on their faces.

She nodded and said softly, "It seems her reputation is really good, otherwise so many young wizards wouldn't be so sorry for her resignation."

Following her words, Puni looked at the Daily Prophet. The headline detailed Millison Barnold's resignation, and below the article were many wizards' comments, mostly pleading for her to stay, their words filled with reluctance.

He knew that most of the young wizards at Hogwarts had grown up under Millicen Barnard's care, having heard her name since childhood. Naturally, they had a special affection for this capable minister, so it was understandable that they felt regret upon learning of her resignation.

Puni recalls the past about Millison Barnold.

When Harry Potter narrowly escaped Voldemort's attack, the entire British wizarding community went into a frenzy, with people taking to the streets to celebrate, violating international secrecy laws countless times.

At the time, Millison Barnold had only recently taken office when she was forced to go to the International Federation of Wizards for questioning. Facing pressure from all sides, she remained calm and uttered the words that would later become widely known: "I defend our inalienable right to celebrate!"

That one sentence won her cheers from everyone present and allowed her to firmly establish herself.

In Puni's view, Minister Barnold, setting aside his abilities, was undoubtedly very lucky.

When she took office, it was during a critical period in the fight against Voldemort. She took office under tremendous pressure, but unexpectedly, not long after she took office, Voldemort was completely destroyed by the boy who survived the disaster, and the entire British wizarding world ushered in a decade of peace.

For the past ten years, she has served in her position steadily without encountering any major crises. Now that she has retired successfully, it can be considered a good ending. However, Puni knows in her heart that this peace will not last long. Starting next year, Voldemort will return, and the wizarding world will once again fall into chaos.

The dining hall was now bustling with activity, with almost all the young wizards discussing Millison Barnold's resignation.