The Dark Lord's Guide to Employment at Hogwarts

Immediately afterwards, Tom was pulled behind by Newt.

Everyone raised their wands, guarding against the basilisk that might pounce at any moment!

"Rumble..."

At this time, the sink was deformed.

The sections of the water tank shrink towards the middle and then shrink upwards.

Finally, a huge, dark and deep hole appeared in front of everyone!

Principal Dippet picked up his wand and swung it inside. A dot of light flew in, illuminating the inside of the big hole.

"Uh...is this a sewer pipe?" Tom couldn't help but say.

"That makes sense." Dumbledore nodded. "A creature like the Basilisk, which prefers a damp and cold environment, is indeed suitable for hiding underground."

Principal Dippet took out a stack of manuscripts and flipped through them. "Hmm... It says here that the secret room where the basilisk is hidden has several exits. The one we found might be the farthest one. Or... This is the entrance and exit of the basilisk!"

"You mean to say that if the basilisk were set free it would come out of this place?" asked Tom.

Newt examined the pipe. "Logically, yes. This is clearly not the entrance for humans. But it's perfect for snakes."

If you walk down this downward pipe, you have to slide down...

It was hard to imagine that a giant like Slytherin would enter his own Chamber of Secrets in such an ungraceful manner.

"Well, it seems there must be another door downstairs," Principal Dippet said seriously.

"Actually, there's no need to be so nervous. Since this creature was left by Slytherin for his descendants, then Slytherin's descendants must be safe from the basilisk! So..." Levid pushed Tom to the front of the cave entrance, "I suggest that Tom take the lead!"

"Who? Me?"

Tom was dumbfounded. That was a basilisk that could kill anyone it glared at! You want me to lead the charge?!

There are so many powerful wizards here, it’s definitely not my turn!

"That's not good, it's too dangerous," Newt said.

"Don't worry, I will protect him." Li Weide said, and pushed Tom forward again.

"Ah, I feel relieved to hear you say that. Of course, if you don't put me in the front like a shield..." Tom's face turned pale, and now he really hated his own bad mouth just now.

Li Weide's revenge is late but it comes... Why does he always forget?

"Don't worry, Tom. I think this is the safest way!"

"No! This is not safe!" Tom grabbed the edge of the passage tightly and was unwilling to go down.

"Be brave! Tom!" Livid pushed him down hard.

"Why don't you come!"

"If I were a descendant of Slytherin, I'd be knocking on the basilisk's door right now."

"I do not!"

"Go down, you!"

Tom wanted to say something, but before he could finish his words, he was kicked down by Li Weide.

Everyone looked at Li Weide in surprise.

"Don't worry, he has learned the flying spell well." Li Weide said.

Sure enough, Tom's voice cursing Li Weide soon came from the pipe.

"Well, that voice... is quite spirited! Tom! Has anyone ever told you that you curse like a spoiled child?"

Tom's voice paused in the pipe, and then a more violent curse came out again.

"It seems that it is safe down there. Otherwise, Tom wouldn't be so energetic." Li Weide said as he jumped into the cave.

The remaining three looked at each other in confusion. After a moment, Principal Dippet said, "Let's go too. We can't let these two kids lead the way."

Chapter 230: This is the kind of monster I wanted to challenge before? It's so ferocious!

When Li Weide saw Tom at the bottom of the pipe.

Tom was standing in the mud, all dirty and cursing.

It was really because Levid's kick from behind was too sudden, even though Tom used the flying spell at the last moment to avoid being killed by the fall.

However, getting covered in mud and stinky water along the way was unavoidable...

This made Tom, who loved cleanliness, almost mad.

"If you want to wake up the snake monster and have it bite you, then just curse louder." Li Weide said slowly.

Tom stopped talking immediately.

Thinking back to how loudly I shouted just now, I suddenly felt a little scared.

This is the basilisk's territory! I was really a bit too brave when I yelled so loudly just now!

At this time, Dumbledore and the others also came down from upstairs.

The shock-absorbing spell can effectively slow down the speed of descent, so even if they don't use the flying spell, they can still land safely.

So, except for Tom who was covered in mud, everyone was doing well.

Tom looked at himself, all dirty, and couldn't help getting angry.

Dumbledore walked over and waved the Elder Wand, and the mud on Tom disappeared immediately.

"From now on, it is very important that everyone does not take off their glasses," Dumbledore said seriously.

Tom quickly tied his glasses, which had fallen a little askew.

Although Tom's personality has changed a lot, his fear of death has never changed.

Everyone here is a big shot, and I am the only little loser. I have to protect myself!

This is already the underground pipe of Hogwarts. The ground is full of mud and water, and there is an indescribable stench everywhere.

"Snap!" A ball of light flew out from Levid's magic wand, floated over everyone's heads, and illuminated the dark pipe.

"That's a very good lighting spell, Wade... Well, let's go." Principal Dippet said after finding the direction.

"Wade, protect Tom. Don't do anything like what happened just now again. What if he breaks his neck?" Dumbledore said seriously.

"Okay! I will complete the task!" Li Weide said loudly.

"Keep your voice down! Don't wake up the basilisk!" Tom was frightened.

"Stand up! Tom! Pull out your wand! Don't lose face!" Levid shouted.

"You... I really want to cast a spell on you to seal your mouth!"

"Tom! Wands are meant to be pointed at enemies, not at your own people!"

"Okay, okay... please, can you not be so loud!"

Amidst the noise, several people walked forward in the passage, one step deep and one step shallow, and soon reached the end of the pipe.

Because most of the pipeline's branches are above the pipeline, there is naturally no trouble of getting lost.

This also confirms Newt's previous guess that this pipe should just be an exit for the basilisk.

At the end of the pipe, on the side, there is a very obvious round metal door.

There are also many snake-shaped metal carvings on the metal door. The eyes of each snake are inlaid with green gems, making it look like a living snake.

"It seems that this is the place. Tom..." Principal Dippet turned and looked behind him.

Tom walked up and stood to the side at the door, fearing that Li Weide would kick the door in again once it opened.

"Hiss..."

Following Tom's voice, the door opened with a click.

Everyone pulled Tom to the back again and pointed their wands at the door.

The green gemstone eyes of the snake sculpture on the round metal door suddenly lit up, then as if coming to life, shrank back from the side.

Then the door was unlocked.

Dumbledore held the Elder Wand in one hand, pushed open the round metal door with the other, and walked in tentatively.

Everyone followed one by one.

Behind the round metal door is a huge secret room.

In the secret room, there are many pillars with snake carvings on them standing on all four sides, and on the wall at the end of the secret room, there is a lifelike carving of a hunched old man.

The old man was leaning on a cane and looked like a skinny old monkey.

Apparently, this is a statue of the elderly Slytherin himself.

"There seems to be no trace of the basilisk here?" Tom timidly poked his head out from behind the crowd.

"Yes." Newt squatted down and examined the ground. "There are indeed traces of large snake-like creatures crawling here."

"Has the basilisk awakened?" asked Dumbledore.

"No, probably not. These traces have been there for many, many years... This place has been sealed for a long time, so these traces have been preserved until now." As soon as Newt finished speaking, he picked up a piece of snake scale from under a pillar.

Tom's face turned green as he looked at the huge green snake scales.

Because this basilisk seems to be bigger than Nagini!

"I don't think I'm needed here anymore, right? Otherwise I'd better..." Tom said as he stepped back.

"Your work isn't done yet, Tom." Levid pointed at the Slytherin statue. "Look at his mouth. It seems to be a door as well. You still have to open it."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at the statue of Slytherin.

Sure enough, there was a rather obvious crack at the mouth of the Slytherin statue, unlike other places which were just carved lines.

Moreover, from the perspective of the magic glasses, there was a faint red light overflowing from the crack.

This proves that there is something magical inside.

Judging from the brightness, there is a high probability that the basilisk is sleeping inside!

"It seems I have to trouble you again, Tom," Dumbledore said apologetically.

"Uh..." Looking at everyone's gazes, Tom knew that it was impossible for him to run away now.

Tom had no choice but to stand in front of the statue again and speak Parseltongue into Slytherin's mouth to open the door.

However, this time nothing happened.

The Slytherin statue's mouth remained tightly shut, unresponsive.

"Uh...why is there no response?" Tom asked puzzledly.

"I think you should be more respectful! How can you just order the door to be opened? That's your ancestor! You have to think about it. If you were Slytherin, what would you want your descendants to say to you when they see you?" asked Levid.

Tom frowned, and then really put himself into the role of Slytherin. "Well... it seems that directly shouting to open the door is indeed a bit inappropriate..."

Principal Dippet said, "Don't worry, there must be a way to open the door..."

As he spoke, Principal Dippet began to flip through the manuscripts again.

At this moment, Tom suddenly raised his head and spoke to the Slytherin statue in Parseltongue...

【Speak to me, Slytherin, Greatest of the Four!】

"Crack!"

As Tom finished speaking in Parseltongue, the Slytherin statue's mouth actually began to move!

"Oh! Tom! You are really a genius!" Li Weide exclaimed sincerely.

Apparently, Slytherin didn't seem to have left any way to open the door.

At least, the last door is not clearly indicated.

However, when we think about the purpose of Slytherin leaving the basilisk behind, we can understand a little bit.

What Slytherin needs is a descendant who completely worships him!

Only in this way can he act completely in accordance with Slytherin's will!

Therefore, if this descendant is unwilling to say even a word of praise when facing his own statue, then this is definitely not the kind of descendant that he wants to see!