#148 - Section 148

He thought of a guess: this was Voldemort, but it couldn't be considered the Voldemort he knew.

“You are the Master's Horcrux, but now this is…”

Lucius sized him up, his tone full of disbelief.

Records of Horcruxes were in the family's collection, and he even knew how to make them, but this person in front of him seemed to be Voldemort in his student days. If he wasn't mistaken, it was definitely a person.

In contrast, those seven things might not even be human.

But how could a Horcrux become human? If such an operation were possible, could Voldemort have more of himself?

And is the remnant soul of Voldemort's resurrection really Voldemort?

Lucius's mind was in complete chaos.

“I have now broken away from the identity of a Horcrux. Are you surprised?”

Tom stared at Lucius with ill intent.

“No, I don't mean that. I…”

Lucius really didn't know what to say this time.

It seemed like anything he said would be wrong.

“Alright, don't make it difficult for him. There might be opportunities to work together in the future.”

Ethan didn't want Little Tom to go too far.

“That's right, there will be opportunities to work together in the future.”

With Ethan giving him an out, Lucius finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Even if he was just Voldemort's Horcrux, the pressure he exerted was still immense.

After all, even with only thirty percent of Voldemort's strength, he was not someone he could contend with.

Moreover, he didn't know how much of Voldemort's memory and magic the other party had inherited. If he possessed all of Voldemort's memories, what difference would there be between him and Voldemort?

Lucius, who only knew about Horcruxes in theory and had never practiced it, had limited understanding in this area.

As for Ethan, Lucius was increasingly certain that this ship was big and stable.

Having a feud with Voldemort's main soul, yet resurrecting Voldemort's Horcrux and taking him as a subordinate.

What kind of ability was this?

Even if it was just a Horcrux, his personality was definitely Voldemort's. Without some means, he wouldn't be able to make him work for him.

Just giving a Horcrux life, even Voldemort probably didn't have that ability!

Lucius also knew about Ethan's opportunity to obtain this Horcrux.

Dumbledore had said that Ethan had gone alone to chase after the controlled Weasley kid, and it was only at that time.

However, the diary fragment that Dumbledore gave him was indeed real, and he could confirm that.

It could only be said that Ethan's research on Horcruxes, and even souls, was more profound than he had imagined.

It was even possible that Ethan had created the Horcrux himself.

The more Lucius thought about it, the more he felt that Ethan's side had more potential than Voldemort's.

When the opportunity arose, he would definitely get on this ship. Saying that there would be opportunities to work together in the future was not wrong.

These Death Eaters were looking more and more hopeless.

“First, tell me about the situation in Greece. We're going to go over there tonight.”

Seeing that Lucius's emotions had stabilized somewhat, Ethan continued to ask.

“The location is on Crete, which is arguably the most chaotic place in Europe. Many black wizards from Asia and Europe have also gathered there to engage in illegal activities. It can be said to be a transfer station for three continents.”

“When the Greek Ministry of Magic was established, it also promised not to interfere with the management there. This has led to a further deterioration of the situation on Crete, and it has now become a paradise for criminals. Human trafficking, smuggling contraband, spreading heretical ideas, and robbery and murder in the streets are common occurrences.”

“It can be said that you can't find a good person on Crete. The situation is ten times worse than Knockturn Alley.”

If Ethan hadn't wanted to go, Lucius certainly wouldn't have attended this damn auction.

First of all, the Horcrux of Herpo the Foul held no attraction for him.

Secondly, any normal wizard who knew the situation on Crete would not want to approach it.

Lucius had originally planned to bring more manpower with him to ensure safety, as anything could happen there.

But now that he knew Tom's identity, he wouldn't bring a ghost.

“Such a place, do the Ministries of Magic of other countries not care?”

“There should be many wanted criminals from the Ministries of Magic there, right?”

Ethan was also a little surprised. He didn't expect that there would be such a three-no-man's-land in the wizarding world.

Hogwarts' books didn't record any of this.

Ethan knew that Slytherin had been frequently active in Greece before, but he hadn't looked at the specific situation there.

After all, Ethan didn't stay at headquarters for long before leaving. Little Tom was basically doing the follow-up work. Ethan hadn't asked if he knew about the situation there.

But Ethan believed that Tom should know. Tom had already absorbed the soul fragment in the diadem and obtained the memories from that time.

The diadem was found in the Albanian forest. When Tom was young, he went to that place and couldn't have failed to understand the surrounding wizarding forces.

“In the past, Crete was just a place where black wizards gathered, but when the Ministries of Magic of various countries were established, the pure-blood families in Europe and West Asia specifically left this place as the last resort for those who had committed crimes in their families.”

Lucius didn't hide anything. There were still records of this in the family, and the Malfoy family had also participated in it.

When the Ministry of Magic was established, they knew that order was coming, and even if the Ministry of Magic was still controlled by pure-bloods, they still had to put on a good show...

So, in order to protect members of the family who had committed unforgivable sins, they specifically left such a place for them to live in.

But after so many years of development, the situation had long changed. Crete had already involved the interests of countless people. Even if the Ministry of Magic wanted to regain control, it was basically impossible to achieve because the resistance was too great.

Ethan understood. This was the result of the pure-blood families' indulgence. Then he asked:

“What is the identity of the person who obtained Herpo the Foul's Horcrux?”

“The controller of the southern district of Crete, but I'm not very clear about the specifics. The Malfoy family doesn't operate there.”

…

At around nine o'clock in the evening, after the Malfoy family head's dinner.

Ethan, Lucius, Tom, and the seven Ghouls went to Knockturn Alley together, found a merchant for teleportation, and went to Crete.

It wasn't until this time that Lucius discovered that Ethan also had an identity as a Mind Flayer, and that he also had the Wizard's Mind Association under his command.

Tom was the one who replaced Ethan in managing the Witch Heart Society.

Lucius knew about the Dementor and was extremely proficient in the three Unforgivable Curses, hailed as the next Dark Lord, so his strength was beyond doubt.

There was a rumor that the werewolf community was wiped out by the Dementor and his people, with no one escaping.

Compared to Voldemort, the Dementor's methods were not as cruel, and he was less active, too low-key, and did not openly oppose the Ministry of Magic like Voldemort.

This disappointed many dark wizards.

If the Dementor were more high-profile, he could definitely replace Voldemort's position in the hearts of dark wizards.

Now that I think about it, it's not that he's too low-key or not cruel enough, it's just that he has to go to Hogwarts to study and doesn't have time to start a career, which gave people that impression.

Moreover, the timing is right, every time the Dementor appears, it's when Hogwarts is on vacation.

The shock I've received today is greater than in the past few years. 1.4 I just learned another piece of news, is this really not the end?

"Can I join the Witch Heart Society?"

Walking on the beach of Crete, Lucius felt he couldn't wait any longer. He already knew Ethan's hidden identity and Tom's identity.

He also knew what methods the Witch Heart Society used under Little Tom's leadership. Once you provoke him, he'll hunt you down like Voldemort.

He didn't want that to happen to him, so he might as well get on board as soon as possible, to avoid living in fear every day.

"You can!"

"I'll give you the Witch Heart Society's mark now. Its function is similar to the Dark Mark, but it won't be visible on the outside."

Saying that, Ethan took out his wand and gave Lucius a wight mark.

Since he automatically wanted to join, Ethan had no reason to refuse.

"I don't have any tasks to arrange for you. Just maintain the status quo."

There was no need to use Lucius now, but after Voldemort's resurrection, he might be useful.

Also, he would need him to contact the pure-bloods when he wanted to rise to power in the future.

"Yes!"

Lucius nodded respectfully. His identity was different, so his attitude had to change.

Chapter 188: I Don't Like Your Look

South Crete, a gathering place for wizards.

Ethan and his party had arrived and were now heading to Martin's Bar.

The auction house was underground, and the bar was the entrance, with a total of five entrances, all of which were bars!

At this moment, Ethan had put on the Voldemort bat cloak and changed into the Dementor's attire.

Tom and the seven ghouls also concealed their faces with black mist, and Lucius also put on a mask, the kind he wore as a Death Eater in the original book.

This situation was quite common here, mostly among outsiders like Ethan.

Only the local wizards would walk here openly, without any concealment.

The surrounding buildings were no different from Diagon Alley, all with their own unique characteristics. There were also many vendors and shops along the way, but the environment was very poor.

Conflicts and bloodshed occurred quite frequently along the way. Ethan witnessed two incidents on this trip.

Arriving at the entrance of Martin's Bar.

Unlike the noise of other shops and taverns around, it was silent here, and the lights were quite dim.

Most of the guests here were shrouded in large black robes, with various means to conceal their faces, silently gathering together and drinking the wine in their glasses.

A few were sitting on the chairs at the entrance, unscrupulously looking at the guests in the bar. They were all dressed as normal wizards and did not conceal their faces.

When Ethan and his party walked in, these people turned their heads like sharks smelling blood, looking at these sudden guests with inexplicable gazes.

Ethan didn't like such gazes, as if he was the prey and the other side was the hunter.

Immediately after giving a smile to those who were unscrupulously looking at him, Ethan and his party sat down at an empty small table, and the seven ghouls stood behind them.

The auction will start at eleven o'clock, with entry at ten o'clock, and there's still some time.

The bartender standing at the counter naturally greeted them with a smile when he saw guests coming in.

After Lucius greeted him, he threw him three gold Galleons.

Before long, several glasses of wine mixed into a blood-red color were brought up, and the price was at least five or six times more expensive than in Great Britain.

Ethan glanced at the wine. The next moment, the three glasses of blood-red wine on the table suddenly boiled and rolled, but in an instant, the blood-red mist enveloped the entire bar.

Exclamations and curses came from the surroundings, and the sound of chairs falling to the ground frequently rang out. Some people rushed towards the bar door as soon as they reacted.

Ethan still sat there, and now he could hear five or six languages, and some were completely incomprehensible.

Suddenly, a dark green light burst out from the position of the bar door.

Accompanied by a louder and louder spell sound, various colors of light continued to shine at the bar door.

The sound of explosions and screams never stopped.

The guests in the tavern were now quiet, and one by one, they took out their wands and hid in the corners, being vigilant. No one dared to suddenly rush to the position of the door, let alone approach the position where Ethan and others were just sitting.

Judging from the situation of the Killing Curse flying around at the bar door, who would dare to go there? Even a slight touch would be fatal.

As for Ethan, someone had just seen the red mist spreading from him. Who would believe that it had nothing to do with that group of people?

Most of the guests here had come from all over the world with invitations, and they had brought a lot of gold Galleons, to say the least.

Their first reaction at this moment was that they had encountered a robbery. They all knew it was chaotic here, but they didn't expect it to be so chaotic.

Before the auction even started, someone wanted to wipe out all the guests participating in the auction!