The Dark Lord's Guide to Employment at Hogwarts

When Tom was still relaxing at Riddle Manor.

Li Weide seemed unusually busy.

First, he spent a lot of effort to convince the Newts to give up the idea of ​​adopting him.

The Newts had heard Dumbledore talk about this child before.

So we know that when Dumbledore first met Levid, he also refused to be adopted...

Therefore, in their opinion, the reason why the child rejected them was probably because he had experienced some very tragic things in the past... which made him always avoid family affection.

Mr. and Mrs. Newt did not force the "poor" child any further.

Just treat this child better on a daily basis.

Livid didn't know that the Newts had more sympathy for him, and he was immersed in Nagini's rehabilitation plan all day long.

During this time, he also received a letter from Tom.

It is really rare that this little friend who avoids me like the plague would actually write to me.

However, after he read the letter, he understood what Tom was worried about.

Someone like Grindelwald wouldn't be nice to you for no reason...

If he is particularly nice to you, it must be that you are particularly useful to him!

He never pays attention to people who have lost their use to him!

At first, he mistakenly thought that Credence's sister in the orphanage was an Obscurial, so he abandoned Credence, who had lost his usefulness.

When he later discovered that Credence was the Silent One, he immediately changed his attitude.

How can I put it about Grindelwald? He is very realistic...

Chapter 191 Tom, I'll teach you how to be a scumbag

After thinking for a while, Li Weide picked up his pen and wrote a reply letter to Tom.

【To my most loyal second servant Tom:

I'm glad you still think of me during your happy vacation...

Of course, it would be better if you only thought of me when you encountered difficulties.

Regarding Grindelwald...there's no doubt that he had ulterior motives in approaching you and me like that.

However, you don't need to worry.

I'll teach you how to deal with it now...

I don’t know, have you ever heard of the scumbag principle?

It was originally used by men who didn't want to take responsibility and were unfaithful to deal with women.

However, it seems to be applicable to our current situation!

The so-called scumbag principle is not to refuse, not to take responsibility, not to take the initiative, and not to make promises!

If he offers you any benefit, don't hesitate, just accept it.

But if I ask you to do something, you should absolutely ignore it and pretend you didn't hear it.

If he forces you to do anything, go directly to Dumbledore.

Of course, Dumbledore is staring at him closely, hoping that he will make a mistake soon!

If he really intended to use improper means, believe it or not, before you even know it, Dumbledore would have come to his door!

Okay, now that we've finished our business, when will you come over to play with me?

It's the end of the holiday now, do you still want to stay at home?

I'm here with Mr. Scamander now, working with him on how to cure Nagini, and we've achieved some initial success...

Also, Mr. Scamander has so many interesting magical animals here! If you come over, you will definitely be amazed.

I guess you have never seen a fire dragon suffering from depression!

Of course, there are many interesting things that cannot be told in a letter, we can talk about them when we meet.

Your master and adoptive father——Li Weide.】

After finishing the letter in one go, Livid found a free owl at Newt's house and delivered the letter.

After delivering the letter, Li Weide turned and went to the basement of Newt's house.

Newt cleaned out the basement specifically for Nagini's rehabilitation plan.

In order to observe her physical condition more easily, Newt placed a transparent glass box in the basement.

Then he used magic to create an environment suitable for Nagini to live in the box.

Nagini usually stays in there.

When Levid walked into the basement, Nagini was coiled in front of her nest in the glass box, flipping through a book with her wet tongue...

After she regained consciousness, reading became her favorite pastime.

Since it is for entertainment, it is naturally not a spell book or something like that.

To this end, Li Weide even specially prepared quite a number of novels and periodicals for her at the Muggle bookstore...

When it comes to storytelling, Muggles are the best.

Especially novels suitable for women...

"Hiss..." Nagini nodded slightly as a greeting when she saw Levid come in.

"How are you feeling today?"

"Hiss..." Nagini indicated that she was in good health.

"Then...is there any sign of weakening of the other consciousness in your brain?" Li Weide asked.

So many days have passed, you should be able to feel whether it has any effect by now!

Nagini nodded, then shook her head. "Hiss, hiss, hiss..."

"Really?" Li Weide seemed a little surprised.

He quickly sent out a trace of nightmare magic to detect Nagini's soul...

Then Li Weide's expression became serious.

Their recent efforts have indeed kept Nagini in good health.

Moreover, Transfiguration has been suppressing and weakening the beast soul.

but……

However, the beast soul did not continue to be weakened as they imagined!

Because, when Nagini's body was being nourished, the originally weakened beast soul was actually restored!

It is true that Li Weide does not have any magic potion to nourish the soul, but the best magic potion to nourish the soul is the body itself!

In other words, as long as you nourish the body, you are indirectly nourishing Nagini's soul!

And Nagini's soul also includes the beast soul!

This was something that neither Livid nor Newt had thought of when they finalized the plan!

Nagini has actually felt the beast soul's stirring recently.

Now, seeing Li Weide's expression, he knew that his rehabilitation plan might not succeed.

However, she was only disappointed for a short while before she figured it out again.

She is already very satisfied as long as she can stay sober and no longer be a beast eating raw meat and drinking blood!

Throughout history, how many blood-cursed orcs can remain sober like her?

"Hiss..."

Listening to Nagini's comfort, Livid couldn't help but feel touched.

As a patient, Nagini's first reaction after learning that the treatment plan had failed was not to ask if there were any other methods, but to comfort herself...

This is indeed a kind and gentle woman...

It was completely different from the cruel and bloodthirsty snake he became later on!

"Don't worry, I'll find a way," Li Weide said. "At the very least, as long as I'm here, you won't go back to your old ways!"

"Hiss, hiss, hiss..." Nagini nodded, indicating that she would be satisfied as long as she didn't become the same as before.

Li Weide walked out of the basement with a heavy heart, looking at the gloomy sky of Britain.

Is there any magic that can act directly on the soul without damaging it?

If there is, perhaps I could use that magic as a scalpel to directly peel off the beast soul and separate it from the main soul...

Levid decided to ask Dumbledore or his senior about this.

However, Dumbledore might not know this kind of magic, otherwise he would not have allowed Nagini to deteriorate.

So, the last hope may still lie with the senior student?

When the senior sister was sealed, she only had strength and was not good at knowledge.

However, after developing nightmare magic, her consciousness traveled all over the world and she learned a lot of knowledge!

"Oh, my arrogance is back again. I should have asked her from the beginning!"

……

Riddle Manor.

Tom burned Lewes's letter with a grim face.

This bastard even has to take advantage before he can write a letter!

Second servant? Godfather?

I will definitely beat you until you call me daddy in the future!

After Tom had vented his anger, he calmed down again and thought seriously about Li Weide's advice.

I have to admit... Li Weide's suggestion does seem interesting...

Taking advantage of the fact that Grindelwald doesn't dare to do bad things now, it seems very appropriate to directly implement the scumbag principle!

Of course, if Grindelwald continued to act as before and Dumbledore didn't keep an eye on Grindelwald, Tom would never dare to do this!

In the past, Grindelwald would really come to your house in the middle of the night and smash your windows! He would use the Killing Curse!

Tom quickly thought of another incident mentioned in the letter.

Treating Nagini...

Tom felt sympathy for Nagini's situation from the beginning.

That was the first time he had such a feeling, perhaps... it was because Nagini had a snake body.

After all, before meeting Levid, the only person Tom trusted most was the snake...

Thinking of this, Tom began to pack his luggage.

He planned to go find Li Weide now.

First of all, although the scumbag principle seems to be very useful, but... in such a heated situation, it might be safer to stay next to Li Weide.

Secondly, he really cares about whether Nagini can be cured.

Finally, the combat tactics he practiced with his father during this period... did require some actual combat between wizards!

Although, it is really difficult to practice against Li Weide.

However, that guy Li Weide would indeed point out his flaws!

What's there to be afraid of if you get beaten a few more times just to become stronger?

Forbearance!

I want to learn skills from him, and then use his skills to defeat him!