Dumbledore looked at the black crystal and frowned suddenly, looking at Luke and the old Rose in front of him. It was obvious that he was a little dissatisfied and confused about his behavior.
"Why?"
Dumbledore couldn't help but ask.
"This kind of thing..."
"Very useful, isn't it?"
Old Ross looked at Dumbledore with a slight smile on his face.
"Although there are many ways to ensure a person's loyalty. Whether it is training from a young age or various other methods. There is always a way."
"However, the people trained by the Ross family will only be loyal to the Ross family. The people trained by me will only be loyal to me. Principal Albus, you have to understand. The relationship between us and our subordinates is destined to be impossible to work with you and those who work together." Like friends."
"Luke needs a friend who can fight with him. He also needs someone who is completely loyal to his fighting ability."
"He doesn't have time to cultivate such a person. And I can't prepare in advance. So cutting the soul as a constraint is undoubtedly the simplest way."
"It's a trick, but it's very useful."
Dumbledore stopped talking. He hated this inhumane practice. But he was not a Holy Mother, and he knew very well that such things were not uncommon back then.
It's just that the world is different now. That’s why such things will gradually be rejected by the mainstream of society.
But in just a few decades, this method has not yet been lost.
Moreover, when he looked at Old Rose's expression, he also saw something was wrong with him.
Thinking about it, he understood. After all, there is a blood connection between Luke and Rose Sr. The constant exchange of letters also kept them from alienating each other. However, this does not mean that Luke completely trusts the old man in front of him.
Luke didn't even fully trust Dumbledore, let alone Old Rose?
Luke's aristocratic status is destined to attach great importance to blood. But similarly, disregard for blood is also a characteristic of nobles.
When nobles fight with each other, they don't care whether the other party is their relative.
The brother-in-law beats the brother-in-law, and the father-in-law beats the son-in-law. These are normal situations in aristocratic circles. It is rare for them to fight against each other, but when fighting as a family unit, this blood connection is often ignored.
When the interests of the Gaunt family conflict with those of the Ross family, Luke will never act lightly.
Even though there is only Luke in the Gaunt family, there are still many subordinates and retainers in the family to take care of.
Since we are a family. Then it is impossible for one person to have enough food and the whole family not to be hungry.
So... Old Ross himself knew in his heart that his grandson could not completely trust him. So he didn't arrange for his own people to be by Luke's side. His attitude has been made clear from the beginning.
After this time, if nothing else, Luke's trust in him must have been greatly improved.
As for whether there is anyone whom Luke completely trusts?
some.
The girl with her long blond hair tied back, her thick bangs scattered in front of her forehead, and her eyes as blue as the sea, was the person Luke trusted the most.
Dumbledore didn't know how this little girl did it.
This made him feel a little emotional.
Luke and Grindelwald are not quite the same yet.
Grindelwald is someone who uses his charisma to unite his men. They all struggle around Grindelwald. After Grindelwald was arrested, all the saints were thinking about how to save Grindelwald rather than how to inherit Grindelwald's career.
Luke uses profit.
There is also some sincerity that can be given.
Let all collaborators see the benefits they can receive. Let them understand that even without Luke, they can still get some benefits. Although it is not the entire huge amount, it is enough for them to compete.
In this case, even if something unexpected happens to Luke, someone else will inherit his will and become the new leader.
Luke took the black crystal.
Gray-black skull smoke circulates on the inner wall of the crystal. And in those gaps, a boy-like figure can be seen.
Small, suspended in the crystal, with its limbs spread out, sleeping deeply.
Seal part of a person's soul into a black magic crystal. It is guaranteed that once this part of the soul is lost, the person will completely lose the ability to fight.
Become a prey to the sword.
This kind of black magic falls under the category of curses. And dividing the soul is a dangerous and delicate matter. If you cut too little, the deterrent effect will not be enough, and it will also stimulate the ferocity. If you cut too much, you will become a cripple, an idiot, and a madman on the spot.
This degree is difficult to grasp and difficult to contact. Behind a mature dark seal often represents dozens or hundreds of dead lives.
Luke glanced at Gary below. He knew very well that the person in front of him was indeed trustworthy to him. Dark Seal is a mature black magic. If there were negative reviews, it would not have had so many fans back then.
Today, this magic cannot be said to be prohibited by law, but rejected by the mainstream.
But in the dark, it can still be said to be prevalent.
Dumbledore obviously didn't like this thing in front of him. But he also knew the function of this thing, so he didn't say much. That means this thing is trustworthy enough to accomplish Luke's goal.
Luke looked at Gary in front of him, took a deep breath and said, "I don't know if you were expecting such a scene."
"When I put that seal, I destroyed it as soon as possible, released your soul, and gave you a speech to express my ambition and your importance to me. Then you responded to what I gave you. Freedom and my ideals are all outward, and I volunteer to fight as my vanguard."
Gary's head couldn't help but hang lower.
Luke shook his head: "It's a pity. This time, the people I need you to protect are very important to me. So I won't use their lives as a bet to test your loyalty."
"But, like Grandpa said. I do need you."
"At least for the current situation, I really need your help."
With that said, Luke placed the seal on the table and said, "I also don't like employees who lose their motivation for work because of being forced to work."
"So work for me, don't be a slave to me. Five years, five years from now, you'll be free."
"As for the authenticity of this promise. We can ask Professor Dumbledore to be a witness to the contract. In this way, the binding force is guaranteed for you and me."
"As for this dark seal, put it in the hands of Professor Dumbledore. You don't need to go through me then, you can go directly there to get this thing."
With that said, Luke pushed the seal in front of Dumbledore.
This action surprised everyone.
They thought about many scenes, such as what Luke said just now. There was also Luke who put away the seal silently and accepted Gary as his slave.
The former will surprise them. The latter will make them feel a little disappointed. But it's not unexpected. This time, Luke really couldn't gamble casually.
But the current situation really surprised them.
Luke felt the surprised expressions of everyone and said with a smile on his face: "Why, do you feel incredible? You know, there is no elf service around me yet."
Elves are commonly used servants in the wizarding world, but Luke still doesn't have one around him. You know, even in Hogwarts, there are a lot of elves.
So, when Luke says he doesn’t like slaves, he really doesn’t like slaves. Even if he was just talking, he kept his words consistent with his actions.
If you pretend to be a saint all your life, you will be a true saint.
Gary looked at the young man in front of him, his face still expressionless.
"If that is your will."
Obviously, he was not excited by Luke's generosity, nor was he sad by Luke's stinginess. He seemed to have surrendered to his fate.
There is no shame in admitting defeat in the face of fate.
"If you want to understand it that way."
The smile on Luke's face didn't change. If he is just such a person, it is really not worth changing.
So under the witness of Dumbledore, the contract was signed.
For Gary, getting a free identity for nothing was a huge gain. For Luke, he just did what he wanted to do.
Five years later, his own strength is enough, and he still has enough time and energy.
This time, of course, he would not let Dumbledore die easily. Now that the old guy has become one of his own, he must be prepared to be squeezed to the limit by Luke.
What's more...whether the world will really be peaceful in five years is still debatable.
After all, Luke felt like he might not be able to cover the powder cap over there for too long.
After reaching the contract, it was another dinner party.
Hermione and Tyler, who had just emptied their stomachs on the edge of the cliff, looked at the delicious French food with greedy expressions.
Old Rose did not set up any more dragon gate formations, but simply had a sumptuous dinner with Luke and the others.
"I don't know what you want to do in the United States, Luke." Old Ross said with a smile at the dinner table, "You have to remember one sentence, the purpose is often fixed, but there are many choices for the means."
Luke raised the fruit wine in his hand and said, "Don't worry. I understand."
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In the early morning, half of the sun's face was revealed, and a cloud blocked the sun's face like a hand. It looked like the sun had woken up early and yawned greatly.
And at the gate of a manor with simple decoration. Alice, wearing a homely red dress, was standing with Arthur, with a similar nervousness on her face.
They suddenly received a reply from Luke last night, saying that he would come to them early tomorrow morning.
Facing such a sudden attack, they also felt a little nervous.
After all, what happened this time was still a bit absurd.
But the two of them didn't say anything after all. After choosing to stand by Luke's side, they had to accept Luke's test on them. Judging from the previous situation, the projects Luke arranged for them were all screwed up by them to some extent.
And it caused a bigger problem, and Luke had to go across the ocean to deal with it. To a certain extent, this can indeed be considered a dereliction of duty.
But after taking a deep breath, Alice still couldn't resist the curiosity in her heart.
She wanted to know whether the man who called himself Salazar was real or fake.
It is indeed difficult to judge Luke's decision this time.
But it seems that he also has some doubts. Then he would rush over without stopping. Instead of scolding them for being boring, wait until they ask more questions or find out who the other party is as a liar.
This means that Luke thinks this may be true?
Based on Alice's understanding of Luke's character, if this matter was nonsense, he would not handle it himself.
The two people didn't wait long. Before the appointed time, the sound of the carriage came from the distance.
In the distance, an elegant Yeqi carriage appeared in front of them.
The driver was a strong man with a sinister face and a fierce appearance.
They have never seen this man.
Alice and Arthur exchanged glances, confirming that the other party was not weak.
Alice frowned. She could tell that their behavior this time made Luke suspicious of them after all.
The origin of this person...
After a while, the carriage stopped, and the strong man driving the car jumped out, took out a small step, and set it up below.
Luke quickly got out of the car. Before Alice and Arthur could step forward, he took out the other two girls from the carriage.
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Alice immediately looked at the two girls.
A girl has blond hair, is very beautiful, and has particularly moving eyes.
The other girl has long brown hair, which looks a bit messy. She looks very good, but there is still a gap between her and the previous girl.
But his temperament is very prominent, and the arrogance brought by his bookishness and knowledge is also very obvious.
These are two beautiful girls with their own strengths.
The most rare thing is that the faces of these two girls have a maturity that belies their age.
Probably because of Luke's influence. It could also be because of past experiences.
Alice thinks the former is more likely.
After all, judging from their relationship with Luke, they should be very close companions.
So influenced by what he hears and sees, even he cannot learn from Luke's cunningness. You can also learn some of Luke's maturity.
"Long time no see, Alice."
Luke greeted Alice first.
And stepped forward to give Alice a hug. Judging from the performance, there is no dissatisfaction or doubt at all.
It's not like they're here to deal with problems. More like a vacation.
