In this way, there will be room for wrangling, and once there is wrangling, it can only be shelved.

but.....

"Lockhart, how many Galleons are you prepared to donate?"

"This year, donate 600 gold Galleons first, and then donate 300 every year thereafter." Lockhart replied according to his own idea.

Since he was going to do something, he might as well do it to the extreme so that no one could find excuses.

600 gold Galleons, equivalent to 1/5 of the annual donation of the school board.

The 300 donations each year thereafter were basically equivalent to the amount donated by a pure-blood family, or even slightly higher.

Then let's see what the pure-blood families say.

As for the Galleons, don't forget that he had just robbed Bella's vault.

This includes not only Bella's money, but also the Lestrange family's years of accumulation, and some of Voldemort's wealth.

He roughly estimated that there were more than 10 gold Galleons alone, not to mention those precious magic items.

This means he doesn't have to worry about anything related to gold galleons for the time being.

Not to mention, if his coinage plan succeeds, gold galleons will be no problem.

When Professor McGonagall heard the amount of Lockhart's donation, her eyes lit up and a bright smile appeared on her face.

Lockhart is worthy of being known as a rich man in Hogwarts. He is really generous, not to mention that he provides 300 gold Galleons every year.

She has already thought about what tools and materials she should buy with this batch of gold galleons.

It seemed that the school's Quidditch pitch could use some repairs, and there were also a number of magic brooms, some of which were in a state of disrepair.

The thought flashed through her mind, and Professor McGonagall smiled and said, "In that case, Lockhart, I will go back and discuss it with the headmaster."

"See if you can be given the title of an honorary school board member."

"Although I certainly can't have the corresponding rights."

"But I believe this will be more beneficial to you."

Hearing Professor McGonagall's reply, Lockhart's face broke into a bright smile.

Professor McGonagall is worth making friends with!

Well, he remembered that Professor McGonagall liked Quidditch matches, so he could give her some Quidditch tickets or other gifts.

Chapter 141 Tom, I like honest students, you know

Voldemort's Horcrux Notebook, Soul Space.

"Tom, how is your practice of Soul Meditation? Is there any difference from the expected results?"

Lockhart sat at the desk simulated by the soul space and asked gently to the handsome Tom opposite him.

Hearing Lockhart's question, Tom's eyes lit up and he spoke excitedly.

"Professor, the Soul Meditation Method is indeed quite effective. I have now reached the third level and have outlined 3 runes."

"The actual effect is actually better than expected. The speed of improving mental power has reached the expected level. At the same time, the power of soul spells has increased by at least 10%, and the consumption has also decreased by about 20%."

Well, Tom felt that it was a right decision to sign the contract before.

After the contract was signed, the other party gave him something called Soul Meditation Method.

Let him try to practice. Originally, he was a little dissatisfied with Lockhart's behavior of treating him as a test subject.

But once you practice...

He said: It smells so good!

He actually discovered that soul meditation was actually helpful to his soul fragment.

It can not only enhance a certain amount of mental strength, but also increase the activity of his soul.

In other words, he can think more and more...rationally.

It was as if the negative impact brought about by the original body's long-term research on black magic was gradually disappearing.

Not to mention, after signing the contract, you will be exposed to more advanced knowledge of runes.

This made him very excited and happy.

Looking at the excited expression on Tom's face, Lockhart nodded with satisfaction.

He selected this meditation method specifically based on Tom's situation.

Soul meditation, as the name suggests, is a method that focuses on the soul.

With practice, you can not only strengthen your soul, but also improve its purity.

Moreover, as long as you have a soul you can practice.

Boom!Boom!Boom!

Thinking of this, Lockhart tapped the desk three times with his fingertips.

Seeing Tom's attention return, he said meaningfully: "Tom, you must practice this meditation method well."

"If you cultivate to a certain level, maybe you can become an independent soul."

Hearing what Lockhart said, Tom's pupils shrank and he felt a little uneasy.

Could it be that...he discovered his true identity?

Then Lockhart continued, "If you want to become a living wizard in the future, a complete soul is indispensable."

Hearing this, Tom felt a little relieved, but his previous doubts were still hidden in his heart.

What would happen if my identity was discovered?

suddenly.....

"Tom, tell me about your experience with Slytherin's Chamber of Secrets."

"If I have time, I'll go take a look."

Lockhart asked, looking at Tom who looked thoughtful.

"Oh, yes, Professor."

Tom, who just reacted, answered with surprise.

It would be a good idea to go to Slytherin's Chamber of Secrets, as the original body had made some backup plans there.

As long as he goes in, he can start everything, including the resurrection ceremony.

"Professor, the secret room is in the women's restroom on the third floor."

"Take me there, I can help you open the door to the secret room."

After hearing Tom's reply, Lockhart did not give an accurate reply, but asked directly.

"Tom, is it dangerous after entering the secret room?"

Tom said slowly, as if recalling something: "Professor, according to Riddle's memory, the Chamber of Secrets doesn't seem to be too dangerous."

"Just be careful of a few magic traps."

"Well, you take me with you, open the notebook, and I'll warn you when you encounter a trap."

At the end, Tom explained: "Professor, I don't know exactly where the trap is."

"I can only make a rough guess based on the environment in my memory."

“These can only be observed when you see them in person.”

In response to Tom's reply, Lockhart nodded slowly, as if in agreement.

Then, still with a gentle smile on his face, he continued to ask, "Then Tom, is there anything valuable left in the secret room?"

"After all, if Riddle takes all of Slytherin's stuff, then my presence there would be in vain."

"My time is very valuable."

Seeing Lockhart's expression, Tom's face lit up with joy. He felt that Lockhart had fallen into the trap.

At present, there is only one step left. After thinking for a moment, he decided to put some useful information in it and said directly: "Yes, professor, there is another very valuable thing in it."

"But that thing can only be in the secret room, so Riddle didn't take it away."

"Oh, what is that?" Lockhart asked with interest.

"It's a stone statue with intelligence!" Tom continued to explain: "According to Riddle's research, it should be a way for Slytherin to leave his legacy."

"He can answer questions from the questioner. It seems that he has a lot of knowledge. Many questions can be answered by asking him."

"However, the other party seems to have a way of judging. The people who can answer the questions can only be students or professors of Hogwarts. Of course, the dean and the principal can also answer the questions."

"So, after graduating, the original body lost his identity at Hogwarts and could no longer obtain the answers from the statue."

Hearing this, Lockhart was thoughtful.

He remembered that Voldemort was indeed eager to become a professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts, and even cast a curse when he failed to get it.

As a result, his current position changes every year.

Maybe this is related to the stone statue left behind by Slytherin that Tom mentioned.

While thinking, Lockhart continued to ask: "Tom, are there any other treasures?"

This time, Tom shook his head to indicate no.

"Okay, I understand." Lockhart nodded slightly.

Then he became very gentle and kind, as if he was facing his favorite student.

"Also, let me confirm one last time. Are you sure that the only risk in reaching Slytherin's Chamber of Secrets is the magic traps, right?"

Hearing Lockhart's question again, although Tom felt a little uneasy inside, his face was very sure and he shook his head again, indicating that there was really no more.

Then.......

Lockhart stood up, leaned his hands on the desk, his face grim, staring at Tom opposite him.

A hoarse, eerie, weird and evil voice came out of his mouth.

"Hiss...hiss...hiss...hiss...(Tom, then please tell me, what is a basilisk?)"

When Tom heard the Parseltongue voice coming from Lockhart's mouth, a look of horror appeared on his face.

Especially when he understood the meaning, his face turned pale.

Then, as Lockhart thought about it, the contract imprinted deep in Tom's soul began to emit a pale golden light suddenly, like the sun, burning the soul.

"Ah...ah..."

Tom immediately curled up on the ground, trembling all over, twisting his body constantly, and making wailing sounds from his mouth.

"Professor..., what is a basilisk..."

"Ah...ah..."

"I...I really...really don't know..."

"Please let me go... Professor... Please let me go."

"..."

Looking at Tom who was still stubborn, Lockhart slowly left the desk and walked in front of Tom.

He squatted down and looked at Tom, who was wailing, begging for mercy, and trembling all over.

He didn't say anything, just watched silently. After a while, he had a thought and the contract began to return to normal.

"Huh...huh..."

Looking at Tom, who was gasping for breath and looking pale.

Lockhart said expressionlessly and in a cold tone: "Tom, I like honest students."

"You should know this."

"I have far more information than you can imagine. I think you should know it sooner."

"After you recognize the truth, I don't want you to play any tricks in front of me? Do you understand?"

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