The Dark Lord's Guide to Employment at Hogwarts

"Your joke is not funny at all. How can I possibly deal with Grindelwald..." Tom breathed a sigh of relief. At least he didn't have to face Grindelwald.

"No, that's not the joke I was making with you." Li Weide said calmly.

Tom's eyes widened. "Not this one? Which one?"

"If you fail, your life will be in danger. In fact, you will be fine." Li Weide replied.

"So, I still have to deal with Grindelwald? I guarantee he'll die! How can I be alright..."

"Tom, calm down and think about it! Unless Grindelwald is willing to give up all the advantages he has gained so far and go to war with Dumbledore and the entire wizarding world right now! Otherwise, he will not hurt you! Think about it carefully! To make him kill you at such a huge cost? Do you really have the ability to do that? He must be crazy to murder a second-year student at Hogwarts!"

"This..." Tom calmed down and thought about it carefully, then found that what Li Weide said made sense.

There was really no need for Grindelwald to risk doing something like this in Hogwarts...

But... there were still some things Tom didn't understand.

He frowned and asked, "Grindelwald is very wary of you, so it's understandable that you don't plan to show up. But, isn't there someone more suitable than me? Isn't Anne more suitable than me? She's Grindelwald's person. It's reasonable to ask her to pass on your message!"

"Annie is indeed more suitable than you, but I still hope you go. Otherwise, I wouldn't have brought you to see Dumbledore just now," said Lewes. "I told you a long time ago that you need to face your inner fear! You can't be afraid of that old man your whole life, right?"

Seeing Tom's hesitation, Li Weide's eyes flashed with disappointment again, "Well, since you don't want to, then let Annie go. When you go back, explain everything to her and go take care of your own business..."

Tom stood there with a complicated expression, and it was obvious that he was extremely conflicted.

Li Weide didn't look at him again and walked past him calmly.

However, he didn't go far before he stopped again.

"Tom, I know you're still wary of me to this day. I understand that. However, my attempts to suppress and tease you were simply because I wanted you to better realize your potential and serve me. I do have my faults, though. I was too impatient. Ultimately, you're still too young...you haven't experienced what I've gone through...Don't worry too much. Your talent is still unparalleled. Just work hard."

After saying that, Li Weide left immediately.

Tom looked at Li Weide's back with complicated eyes.

Li Weide's last words sounded like a heavy hammer hitting Tom's temple!

Tom already understood the first half because Li Weide had talked to him about it before.

Li Weide wanted to use his own strength to serve him before he surpassed him.

But the second half, and Li Weide's expression just now, deeply hurt Tom's self-esteem!

Does this mean that Li Weide finally saw his current abilities clearly and felt that he was overestimated? That he was no longer worthy of being with him?

That's right... I knew there was no danger, but I chose to retreat because of the fear in my heart! How could someone like Li Weide look down on me?

Looking back, Levid was only eleven years old, but he dared to fight against Grindelwald. Even though his strength was far inferior to Grindelwald at the time, he still fought hard!

Compare this to my current self...

Tom's self-esteem was deeply hurt again!

He had a feeling that once he went back to Annie and gave up this mission, he would lose something very important!

The power of the heart...

Tom's eyes gradually flashed with a strange light.

The power of magic is idealistic!

If his heart is not strong, no matter how good his talent is, the ceiling of his future achievements will definitely not be high!

It is even more impossible to catch up with Li Weide!

Therefore, he must never lose his strong heart!

Fearless and unfazed, his magic is invincible!

Although he does not have Li Weide's "family background" and has not experienced what he has experienced, he just wants to prove that he is no worse than Li Weide!

Tom took a deep breath and turned to leave.

However, the direction he left was not the club activity room, but... Grindelwald's office!

……

Li Weide returned to the common room and headed straight towards his dormitory.

Now that things have gone as he planned, he needs to make preparations.

And Tom... Li Weide admitted that he was indeed too impatient.

Perhaps, I should let Tom grow up freely for two years before intervening.

Tom Riddle in the fourth and fifth grades is the most astute and promising Tom Riddle!

Li Weide returned to his bedside and took out a manuscript from his box under the bed.

This was the "idea" he had initially conceived and wanted to promote.

Of course, it is just a basic framework and the specific content has not yet been completed.

Suddenly, Li Weide glanced at the head of his bed and found a silver light reflected from under the bed.

Li Weide narrowed his eyes slightly, walked forward and lifted the pillow, then saw a familiar round ball and a piece of parchment underneath the ball.

There was a very familiar handwriting on the parchment.

[Because it is not convenient for me to contact you at the moment, I left this note. Don't worry about the information above being seen by others, because I have used the power of nightmare magic.

Back to the topic, I improved the previous conversion device, which is what you see now.

Even if the previous converter increased a large amount of positive emotions to offset the side effects of negative emotions, excessive positive emotions still had slight side effects.

Even if the amount absorbed is large and the quantitative change leads to qualitative change, it is still possible that major problems will arise.

But this improved version can completely eliminate all emotional influences, leaving only the purest magic!

However, the conversion of energy is still equal, and the measures to consume emotional power will greatly increase the loss of magic power generated by the "residues" during the conversion!

For example, when ten units of "residue" are converted into pure mana, only one unit of pure mana will be left!

At the same time, the amount of pure "residue" that this converter can accommodate is greatly reduced! The conversion speed is also greatly reduced!

So, I can give you two choices. The first is to ignore the minor side effects and continue to absorb the "residues" from before, taking a gamble. You're betting that the accumulated side effects won't be able to do anything to you.

The second option is to absorb the now pure magical energy. However, if you choose this option, you will need to temporarily stop absorbing "residues" from me. You can only come here after I improve the high-power converter. However, I will still send you some from time to time.

By the way, attached is the drawing of this improved converter, you can also study it appropriately.

Finally, I hope you haven't forgotten to continue improving your ancient magic~]

As soon as Li Weide finished reading the letter, it turned into a wisp of white smoke and dissipated in the air.

When the smoke cleared, he had a nicely folded blueprint in his hand.

It was densely covered with tiny words and lines...

Chapter 208 Tom! You're as brave as a Gryffindor!

Li Weide calmly put away the drawing and picked up the metal ball.

The metal ball is made of fairy metal, and from the fine magic patterns on it, it can be seen that this is a very pure fairy craftsmanship.

I guess that goblin master craftsman is still being exploited somewhere by my senior sister...

Li Weide closed his eyes and used the magic taught by his senior, which was specifically used to absorb "residues", to tentatively absorb a little bit of "residues" from the converter.

Then, he felt a warm current coming out of the ball in his hand, and then instantly spread to his limbs and bones.

It made him feel warm all over...

This magic is pure...very pure!

Li Weide had absorbed all the energy in the converter without realizing it, and didn't feel any adverse effects!

Compared to the previous "residues", which would make one feel involuntarily excited for two or three days after absorption, this pure magic power actually has no side effects at all!

The only regret is that the quantity is really too little compared to before...

Moreover, with this transformation speed...if the senior sister fails to continue to improve, perhaps I really will have to wait until my beard turns white before she can be unsealed.

However, her research speed is already very fast, and Li Weide feels that there should be no need to wait that long!

At this moment, the converter that had absorbed all the magic power suddenly opened automatically!

Then, two small notes appeared inside.

[Option 1: The "remnants" of the past]

[Choice 2: This pure one now.]

Li Weide picked up the note with option 2 written on it without hesitation.

As he picked up the note, the converter and the two notes turned into white smoke and disappeared again!

Then, he had another drawing in his hand.

Li Weide opened the drawing in confusion, only to see a collar drawn on it!

Levid recognized it at a glance. This was exactly the same collar that the fairies used to control the trolls, but... this seemed to be a modified version!

Just when Li Weide was delighted, a piece of small words suddenly appeared in the blank space on the drawing.

[I've received your choice. Also, the collar you asked me to improve last time has been completed. The details are all on the blueprint...]

After testing, the effect is very good. At least, after the goblin craftsman put on the collar, he never slacked off when working for me again!

Oh, there’s one more thing I forgot to tell you. Regarding the blood-cursed orcs, there might be relevant records in Slytherin’s study.

Slytherin has a secret study at Hogwarts, and I once went in with my friends.

I have to admit, Slytherin set up a lot of annoying little challenges along the way... However, I believe that with your ability, you will be able to complete them.

Remember, if you want to explore, you must go with two or more people!

The detailed route is attached to the drawing...]

After Li Weide finished reading the small words, the small words disappeared again...

At this time, Li Weide's mood became better.

First of all, with the improved collar, many magical animals that are theoretically untamable now have the possibility of being tamed!

But... to make it, you need to know some alchemy...

It seems that it is necessary to make up for the knowledge in this area now!

Next is the Blood Curse Orc.

Slytherin's study... Levid had not completed the game before, so he didn't have any impression of it.

However, he felt that this so-called Slytherin study should not be the secret room where the basilisk lived!

Well... since we're exploring the places left behind by Slytherin, it might be helpful to bring Tom along...

……

When Levid was happy, Grindelwald was also in a good mood.

Because Tom Riddle, the person he admired most, came to see him.

Although he knew that the possibility of Tom coming to him to surrender was very low, but since Tom was willing to take the first step, the future would be easy!

If Tom can come the first time, he can definitely come the second time!

This talented, kind and brave little wizard will join his team sooner or later!

"Welcome, Tom!" Grindelwald warmly welcomed Tom into his temporary office. "Please take a seat. What would you like to drink?"

"No, I can't stay too long. I have to leave after I finish speaking. I can't be discovered coming to your place." Tom said directly.

"Oh... is that so? It seems the news you bring must be extremely confidential." Grindelwald's expression also became serious. "Then let's get down to business first."

Then, Tom told Grindelwald everything that Levid had just done and said in Dumbledore's office!

"Wade asked me to tell you what happened. He said that after you listen to it, you will definitely understand what he means." Tom said calmly.

"Hmm..." Grindelwald stood up and paced back and forth.

As he paced back and forth, he said happily, "Wade is such a genius! This way, we can do things openly under Dumbledore's nose! And there's no need to hide it!"

Suddenly, Grindelwald stopped, looked at Tom and said, "Wade asked you to come and tell me this. Do you want to get some help from me?"

"Yes... He hopes that you can make suggestions so that the students can receive ideological guidance, and you will be the guiding professor. If Dumbledore and Headmaster Dippet disagree, you can use the power of the Director of Education to add a moral education class at Hogwarts." Tom repeated Levitra's instructions again.