Hogwarts: Starting as a Card Maker from a Failed Art Student

Chapter 424 A Great Harvest! Extraordinary Material [Black Skeleton]! The next one is... inside the

Chapter 424 A Great Harvest! Extraordinary Material [Black Skeleton]! The next one is... inside the "Snake's" belly?

The words fell.

"call"

Flames engulfed his face, and to the accompaniment of beautiful flute music, Hamelin Moss peacefully closed his eyes.

It's over. His life, which should have ended thirteen years ago, is over.

The charred remains, as black as sand, drifted out in scattered specks.

A wisp of pale blue mist rose and gently brushed against Sasha's cheek.

Goodbye, my dearest sister.

"ah..

""

Sasha opened her mouth, tears, snot, and filth mingling together and forming a mess on her face.

The flute he held tightly in his hand went completely dark and fell silent.

She sobbed a few times, then tilted her head back and wailed without any regard for her image: "Waaah, waaaah—! Brother—!!!"

The cries of pain and sorrow brought tears to the eyes of even the researchers who adhered to a "data-driven" approach.

Chief Crocker paused for a moment, then stepped forward.

He crouched down, stiffly and gently patted the little girl's back, and said dryly, "After you leave, you can still stay in the Bureau of Mysteries... Hmph, I need to find a reliable person to guide you."

"Click, click."

Ethan stepped over the charred ground.

Lifting the tattered, tent-like floral garment, deep inside, one could see a charred object, burned to the size of a walnut kernel.

Pick it up and take a look.

Its surface is covered with grooves, and it feels smooth and lustrous to the touch, like black jade.

Congratulations! You have successfully exorcised one half of the Grim Reaper's remains.

[Delivers a devastating blow to Death, increasing its weakening effect by 8%!]

[31% → 39%!]

[You have weakened Death's "mind control" power; controlled creatures will have a chance to break free.]

[Obtained the extraordinary material Black Skeleton!]

[Black Skeleton: The remains of a Grim Reaper forged through incineration, representing the dark side of the brain. Like a deep, dark sea of ​​death, it is always ready to drag life into its abyss.]

When used directly, it can create a dark curtain like a wave, forming a closed space that is difficult to breach.

[Note: This extraordinary material can be used to create fourth-order paintings.]

"Not bad, not bad, quite a haul. As expected, Death always drops good stuff."

Ethan smiled and happily put the "black jade" into his pocket.

Not only did they severely trick Death, giving Him a permanent debuff, they also obtained a precious fourth-tier painting material.

This trip was definitely worth it!

however.

Ethan's smile faded slightly at the thought of the unfortunate brother and sister.

A cold glint flashed deep within his azure eyes.

I really want to know what it will be like when I use the Grim Reaper's things to kill God.

What a delightful expression He would have on His face.

"The dead are everywhere, polluting countless environments and lives. Let me, a kind and warm-hearted person, properly collect your corpses."

Ethan licked his canine teeth and grinned, revealing a wolf-like smile.

At this time.

A familiar voice echoed in my mind: "You did it... You successfully exorcised another remnant of the Grim Reaper, though only half, but there are clues about the other half."

The voice was hoarse and weary, a mysterious presence residing within the guiding bone.

Ethan: "The piper said the other half was swallowed by the snake," right?

"Yes, I can interpret these words for you and give you more guidance... Please listen."

Then, the woman's voice began to speak slowly:

Human greed knows no bounds; some seek to transcend death, even at the cost of others' lives.

Between life and death, a "snake" that was not a snake inadvertently entered the veil and swallowed the remains of this deity.

And so, its soul, carrying its remains, fell into a deep slumber.

[But the body gained a lifespan and strength far exceeding its original limits.]

Beware, those venomous fangs piercing the darkness.

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For some reason, this story feels familiar to me. But I can't quite place it. What does it remind you of?

"6

The woman asked hopefully.

"Hmm~"

Ethan activated his remarkable brain, frowned and pondered for a moment, then spoke in a deep voice: "I don't know."

Female voice:

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I don't know what you're pretending for.

but.

Speaking of "snakes," Ethan does recall a name.

But is that "snake"... related to death?

Regardless, the female voice concluded, "I hope you can continue forward, defeat the body that Death left behind in the world. Ultimately, send me to Death's side... This is the only mission I have known since I became conscious."

Ethan thought of Sasha and asked, "A mission? Isn't it some kind of 'obsession'?"

If Sasha were to die before seeing her brother.

They will surely become ghosts, and continue to exert all their strength to rush into the curtain.

That must be the noisiest ghost.

Ethan couldn't help but chuckle twice.

Upon hearing this, the woman's voice showed a hint of confusion: "Obsession? I...I don't know..."

"This is a plot point not found in the original work, and Ethan has no way of knowing about it."

Something unexpected happened, which immediately piqued his interest.

"Leave it to me, ma'am." Ethan's eyes crinkled into a smile. "We're on the same page. As long as you don't end up giving Death a fighting boost, we can get along fine."

"Otherwise... I might have to add a new painting."

Female voice:

""

Faced with a threat more terrifying than death itself, she silently withdrew.

I couldn't help but think:

Did I really choose the right person...?

After collecting his loot, Ethan left the "tent".

As soon as I stepped outside, I was startled by what I saw, and my eyes widened slightly.

A patch of pale blue datura flowers was blooming amidst the bones scattered on the ground.

Exquisitely beautiful, like a requiem to soothe the soul.

Ethan keenly sensed the unique magical aura emanating from them.

So beautiful...

""

Sasha knelt on the ground, gazing intently at the deep blue sea of ​​flowers, feeling her mind gradually calm down.

"yes."

Ethan nodded.

With a wave of his wand, he ruthlessly uprooted all of the rare, deep blue datura flowers!

Carefully placed it into a box specially used to store precious magical items, and patted it with satisfaction.

You have obtained the rare plant: Kiss of the Styx.

The datura flower, which grows only on the remains of the dead, is formed from the essence of the soul and is filled with the gratitude of the deceased to the living. It is an extremely rare flower.

[Can be used as an ingredient in potions]

Everyone:? ? !

Sasha: ∑（°△°）？ !

What are you doing?! You're such a mood killer!!

Unfortunately.

Ethan's eyes were filled only with the joy of acquiring rare materials; he showed no emotion whatsoever.

"Hehehe~ Take it to Professor Slughorn after we get out. This is truly a great haul!"

Ethan smiled with a sinister look on his face.

He turned his head and met a group of people staring at him, their faces showing a mixture of unspoken words and unspoken thoughts.

Tilting its head, it said, "Can't hold it in anymore? Do you need me to give you a new iron bladder? It'll really work!"

Everyone:

'

""

Chief Crocker, who was leading the group, felt a tightness in his stomach and hurriedly shouted, "Since everyone is alright, let's get out of here!"

talking.

He couldn't help but pat Ethan on the shoulder, giving him a grateful and appreciative look: "Thanks to you this time, we weren't completely wiped out."

"I never knew the magical world had such a hidden talent like you! Ethan, [Mr. Lamp]... the magical world has truly seen some hidden gems these past two years!"

"After you get out, you'll get a huge promotion and raise! I'll work here for another two years, and then the Secret Affairs Department will be getting a new leader!"

Director Crocker said meaningfully, "He's just making empty promises."

Ethan smiled without saying a word.

She simply followed the others and slowly walked out from behind the curtain.

...A promotion and a raise? Haha, I'm afraid only the Auror who can catch him after he gets out will get a promotion and a raise.

Ethan slightly curled the corners of his mouth, thinking:

At this point, the area outside should be full of Aurors, and even if Minister Scrimgeour is slow to react, he should have realized what was happening by now.

Sigh~ I really don't want to fight. I'm a pacifist, after all.

hehehe~

Ethan stroked the newly acquired Death Brain in his pocket, his heart filled with eager anticipation.

Having just acquired new equipment, you definitely have to test it out, right?

aside.

Sasha inadvertently saw Ethan's expression at that moment.

For some reason, I suddenly shivered.

It seems... something very ominous is about to happen.

"But all the enemies have been defeated," Sasha muttered. "Haha, I must be overthinking it."

""

at the same time.

A place that no detection magic can detect.

"Ho, ho, ho... My power, my power has been weakened again. My once useless body is now..."

Damn it, damn it—!

Ethan Vincent!!!

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