The Dark Lord's Guide to Employment at Hogwarts

Chapter 250 The Art of Dueling is Like Playing Chess

"Professor! I understand! The so-called duel requires enough cunning!" Li Weide said excitedly.

Behind him, Dumbledore couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.

He put away the Elder Wand, then smiled and said, "What you said is actually quite rough but the truth is there... That's roughly what you meant, but we can put this matter in a more pleasant way."

Dumbledore then asked, "Can you play chess?"

"Only a little bit." Li Weide said modestly.

"In fact, the art of dueling is just like playing chess... When you make the next move, you have to think about the next two, three, or even seven or eight moves." Dumbledore pointed to the large net conjured by Transfiguration over there.

"Just like when I used Transfiguration to attack you before, I also had a hidden trick... and after several rounds of this trick, it caused you to make a mistake."

"And I guessed that you might make a mistake because of this, so I also considered in advance several wrong choices you might make if you make a mistake."

"Of course, for every wrong choice you might make, I've prepared several methods to defeat you. Also, if your methods fail, I've also thought of a way to deal with your counterattacks for each of these options..."

Li Weide was stunned. "Your method... is really difficult."

"This method might be difficult for me to teach others, but as for you... I believe you can definitely learn it, because you are the smartest student I have ever met at Hogwarts." Dumbledore smiled, "Or rather, you actually did it when we dueled, but you didn't think of as many moves as I did. It's like playing chess. I can think of the next seven moves, while you can only think of three now. However, this is not a big problem. As long as I accompany you to practice for a while, you will naturally be able to consider more moves!"

Li Weide couldn't help but touch his nose. To be honest, this fighting style was elegant, but it was too brain-consuming...

Even if he did this subconsciously during a battle, he would not go to the extremes like Dumbledore.

Besides...

"Professor, I witnessed your battle with Grindelwald before. Why didn't you use this method then?" Levid couldn't help but ask.

"At that time, my magical power was already stronger than his." Dumbledore said lightly.

Li Weide suddenly understood.

At that time, Dumbledore, who was at his peak and had a purer mind, was terribly powerful. He had found a way to resolve his inner knot and his mind was even purer.

Even though Grindelwald still controlled the Elder Wand at the time, his magical power was still a level lower than that of the advanced version of Dumbledore.

At this time, Dumbledore didn't need to intrigue with someone whose magic power was lower than his. He could just crush him with his powerful strength!

Admittedly, there are many examples of people with weaker magic power killing those with stronger magic power, but such accidents are unlikely to happen to a wizard of Dumbledore's level, even if his opponent is Grindelwald.

Therefore, Dumbledore at that time used Gulliver's Fire to fight against Fiendfyre and suppressed it fiercely!

Even the curse-breaking spell like Wan Zhu Gui Zhong is not needed.

It was precisely because he was defeated in a fair duel that Grindelwald was depressed for so long after his defeat.

Li Weide speculated that according to the original history, the final duel between Dumbledore and Grindelwald holding the Elder Wand should have been fought in the same way as today, rather than a direct crushing method.

Because Dumbledore, who had not advanced, was not much stronger than Grindelwald in magic, the original historical Dumbledore told Harry that he was better than Grindelwald in magical skills, so he won the final victory.

"I understand now. When facing an opponent stronger than me, I will adopt this fighting style and strive to defeat the strong with the weak. And when I meet an opponent who is not as good as me, I can just crush him." Li Weide concluded.

Dumbledore shook his head. "Your summary is good, but remember, even if a lion fights a rabbit, it must use all its strength. Even if you have the power to crush your opponent, you must not underestimate him. You never know how many cards your opponent has. You should know that most people who drown in rivers are those who can swim..."

Li Weide nodded honestly.

He finally understood that the reason why Dumbledore practiced this fighting method with him tonight was actually to target Grindelwald.

Levid's magic power is very strong now, but he is still not up to the mark when facing Grindelwald.

If he really fights Grindelwald, this fighting style is just right for Levid.

"Well, we still have plenty of time tonight. Let's continue..." Dumbledore smiled and took out the Elder Wand again.

A bitter smile appeared on Li Weide's face.

However, what followed was an indescribable sense of excitement.

After learning magic, Li Weide rarely used his full strength.

The last time I dealt with a basilisk was my first time, but that time the basilisk was weak and was killed in seconds with a small combo.

Li Weide actually felt very unsatisfied, but now, he had to face Dumbledore at his peak! In other words, he could finally go all out!

Even though it is not easy to use black magic, it is still a very exciting thing for Li Weide now!

……

When Li Weide returned to the dormitory holding on to the wall, it was already past nine o'clock in the evening.

In the Room of Requirement, Professor Dumbledore sparred with him for almost two hours.

Li Weide's physical strength was almost drained, and the huge consumption of brain power also made Li Weide feel dizzy.

If he hadn't drunk a whole bottle of invigorating potion, Levid would have had a hard time getting back to the dormitory by himself.

Moreover, when he left the Room of Requirement, Dumbledore told him that from today on, he had to practice with Dumbledore every day until Dumbledore said it was okay. Just thinking about it made him feel a little overwhelmed.

However, although it is a bit tiring, Levid can gain a lot from fighting against a great wizard like Dumbledore every day and being instructed by him all the time!

Tom was lying on his bed reading a book when he looked up and saw Li Weide staggering in.

This was the first time he saw Li Weide so weak.

"Are you okay?" Alphard hurried over to support the staggering Levid.

"It's okay... I'm just a little exhausted." Li Weide said tiredly.

Now he just wanted to lie down and have a good sleep.

"You look like you've just been fucked hard by five or six veela," Tom said in surprise.

"If that's the case, it's not bad... I heard that all Veela are as beautiful as angels..." With Alphard's support, Levid sat back on his bed weakly.

"So what on earth did you do?" Tom asked. Suddenly, he remembered something Levid had mentioned to him before. "Could it be Dumbledore's training plan for you?"

"Yeah..." Li Weide slowly lay down, and then he felt his eyelids become terribly heavy.

Even the invigorating potion couldn't boost his spirits, which showed how much energy he had put into the battle just now.

"What kind of training program is it? Can we do it?" Tom immediately became excited.

This must be an incredible training program that can help someone like Li Weide make progress!

For Tom, who always wants to become stronger, how could he miss it?

At the same time, Alphard and Henry, who was feeding his owl in the distance, also pricked up their ears.

They were all very curious about what kind of training program Dumbledore designed for Levid.

"It's a very simple training plan... You can actually go to Professor Dumbledore and ask him to arrange one for you. He values ​​you very much now..." Li Weide muttered, trying hard to stay strong.

"Me? Can I really do it? Wait... you haven't told me what the training plan is like." Tom saw that Li Weide was about to fall asleep, so he ran over and shook Li Weide hard.

This guy is almost asleep before I even get to tell him the key information... How can that be?

Tom won't be able to sleep tonight if he doesn't hear the key information!

"It's very simple. All you have to do is practice seriously with Professor Dumbledore. Have you ever seen a disarming spell that can penetrate the castle floor?" Levid said, rubbing his eyes.

Tom froze. What the hell? Practicing with Dumbledore? And dealing with a Disarming Curse that could pierce the floor?

Henry and Alphard turned silently and went back to their own business.

They are not worthy of such a training program.

Tom also turned around silently and returned to his bed.

Let’s go to sleep…

He thought of Li Weide's powerful magic, and only someone with such powerful magic could withstand this kind of training program...

Why the hell can a Disarming Spell punch through the floor?

……

"Crench!"

Hogsmeade village.

A strange-looking bus suddenly braked and stopped in front of the Pig's Head Bar.

"...Welcome to the Knight Bus next time..."

"boom!"

"...Damn it, I haven't finished talking yet!"

The Knight Bus took off with a spurt, and then made a beautiful drift not far away, disappearing around the corner. The shouting and cursing gradually faded away.

In front of the Hog's Head Bar, Nagini, with a pale face, was looking up at the sign in front of her.

This was her first time riding the Knight Bus in human form. She finally understood why Li Wei De had vowed not to ride the Knight Bus again the moment he got off the bus...

After a pause, Nagini walked forward and gently pushed open the door of the Hog's Head Inn.

After Toby, the house-elf, left, the Hog's Head Inn became as shabby as before...

There were quite a few people drinking and talking in the pub. Of course, anything they talked about in the Pig's Head Bar was somewhat illegal.

So, as soon as Nagini walked in, she felt many wary eyes on her.

Aberforth was standing at the bar, wiping the glass in his hand with a dirty cloth. When he heard someone come in, he asked without looking up, "What would you like to drink?"

Nagini walked to the bar, "I want to see someone."

Aberforth looked up impatiently after hearing this.

But when he saw Nagini's face, he was stunned. "It's you? You really have... Albus came to tell me not long ago, and I thought he was joking!"

"Come with me." Aberforth looked at the people around him again, and then said loudly: "Chris, help me watch the store!"

Then he took Nagini to the back of the bar.

Chapter 251 You're here? That's great!

Arriving at the small living room behind the bar, Aberforth's expression finally became less indifferent.

"I didn't expect that little guy Wade actually cured you." Aberforth said in surprise.

"Vade is really very kind... After knowing what happened to me, he never treated me as a snake again. He always treated me as a human being and a friend... He even worked day and night to study in order to cure me..." Nagini said gratefully.

Aberforth thought back to the time when Levid stayed with him, and then sighed, "That little guy is indeed a good boy. I rarely see my brother being so optimistic about a student."

"Please sit down." At this time, Aberforth remembered to ask the other party to sit down and brought tea. "You came... to see Aurelius, right?"

"Yes... After Wade returned to Hogwarts, I set out to visit old friends. I just came from Newt's place." Nagini looked at Aberforth nervously, "Credence... I mean... Aurelius, how is he now?"

Aberforth's face darkened at this. "Not very good... Now, he has to be in a coma to prevent the Obscurus's magic from running wild. So, he doesn't have many hours of lucidity each day... However, as an Obscurus, it's a miracle that he's still alive... Sigh... I can only say that every day he lives is a day earned."

"How could this happen..." A wave of sadness welled up in Nagini's heart.

Even though Aurelius ignored his advice and joined Grindelwald's camp without hesitation, he was still his best friend after all.

When she was still a snake, she lost consciousness. Later, after regaining consciousness, she didn't want Aurelius to see her snake form again, so she kept hiding and didn't want to see him.

And now, he was beginning to get better, while Aurelius was on the verge of death.

"Where is he now?" Nagini asked.

"We moved him to a safe place... You know, his current condition is no longer suitable for him to stay in Hogsmeade."

"I want to see him," said Nagini.

Aberforth glanced at the wall clock before nodding, "Well, it's almost time for him to wake up."

……

The place Aberforth arranged for Aurelius was very remote and there was no one around.

He also didn't want his son to stay in such a remote place, but... only in a place like this would he not have to worry about anyone getting hurt because of Mo Moran's loss of control.

It was a solid stone house standing alone on a hill.

Nagini noticed that there were strong magical fluctuations on the outer wall of the stone house.

"We got him this house... Even if he loses control, the Obscurus can't get out of it. But..." Aberforth trailed off.

Yet Nagini understood perfectly well what he did not say.

This house was Aurelius's prison.

"Father, are you here?" Aurelius's weak voice came from the room.