Chapter 141 Tom, I like honest students, you know

Voldemort's Horcrux Notebook, Soul Space.

"Tom, how is your practice of soul meditation? How is the effect different from the expected effect?"

Lockhart sat at the desk simulated by the soul space and asked gently to the handsome Tom opposite.

Upon hearing Lockhart's question, Tom's eyes lit up and he said excitedly.

"Professor, the soul meditation method is really effective. I have now reached the third level and have outlined 36 runes."

"The actual effect is actually better than the expected effect. The speed of improving mental power reaches the expected level. At the same time, the power of the soul spell is increased by at least 10%, and the consumption is reduced by about 20%."

Well, Tom felt that he really signed the contract correctly before.

After the contract was signed, the other party gave him something called Soul Meditation Method.

Let him try to practice. Originally, he was a little dissatisfied with Lockhart's behavior of treating him as a test subject.

But once you practice

He said: It smells so good!

He unexpectedly found that the soul meditation method was actually helpful to his soul fragment.

Not only can it improve a certain amount of mental power, but it can also improve his soul activity.

In other words, he can think more and be more rational.

It seems that the negative erosion caused by the original body's long-term study of black magic is gradually dissipating.

Not to mention, after signing the contract, you will be exposed to more advanced knowledge of runes.

This made him very excited and happy.

Seeing the excited expression on Tom's face, Lockhart nodded with satisfaction.

This meditation method was specially selected by him based on Tom's situation.

Soul Meditation, as the name suggests, specializes in the soul.

With practice, one can not only strengthen the soul, but also improve the purity of the soul.

Moreover, as long as you have a soul, you can practice.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Thinking of this, Lockhart tapped his fingertips on the desk three times in a row.

Seeing Tom's attention returning, he said meaningfully: "Tom, you must practice this meditation method well."

"If you practice to a certain level, maybe you can become an independent soul."

After hearing what Lockhart said, Tom's pupils shrank and he felt a little uneasy.

Could it be possible that he discovered his true identity.

Then I heard Lockhart continue: "In the future, if you want to become a living wizard, a complete soul is indispensable."

Hearing this, Tom felt slightly reassured, but the previous doubts were still hidden in his heart.

What will happen if your identity is discovered?

suddenly

"Tom, tell us about your experience with the Slytherin Chamber of Secrets."

"I'll go take a look if I have time."

Lockhart looked at Tom, who looked thoughtful, and asked.

"Oh, okay, Professor."

Tom, who had just reacted, replied with surprise.

It's good to go to Slytherin's Chamber of Secrets, but the original person has some back-ups in there.

As long as he goes in, he can start the process, including the resurrection ceremony.

"Professor, the secret room is in the women's restroom on the third floor."

"Take me there and I can help you open the door to the secret room."

After hearing Tom's reply, Lockhart did not reply accurately and asked directly.

"Tom, is there any danger after entering the secret room?"

As if reminiscing, Tom said slowly: "Professor, according to Riddle's memory, there doesn't seem to be much danger in the secret room."

"You just need to pay attention to a few magic traps."

"In this way, you take me and open the notebook. If you encounter a trap, I will remind you."

At the end, Tom also explained: "Professor, I don't know exactly where the trap is."

"I can only roughly guess based on the environment in my memory."

“These can only be observed when watching them on site.”

In response to Tom's reply, Lockhart nodded slowly, as if in agreement.

Then he still kept a gentle smile on his face and continued to ask: "Well, Tom, is there anything valuable left in the secret room?"

"After all, if all Slytherin's things are taken away by Riddle, then it will be in vain for me to go."

"My time is very valuable."

Seeing Lockhart's expression, Tom's face lit up. He felt that Lockhart had been tricked.

There was only one last step left. After thinking for a moment, he decided to add some useful information and said directly: "Yes, Professor, there is another very valuable thing inside."

"But that thing can only be kept in the secret room, so Riddle didn't take it away."

"Oh, what?" Lockhart asked with interest.

"It's a stone statue with intelligence!" Tom continued to explain: "According to Riddle's research, it should be a way for Slytherin to leave a legacy."

"He can answer the questioner's questions. He seems to have a lot of knowledge. Many questions can be answered by him."

"However, the other party seems to have a way of judging. The people who can answer the questions can only be students or professors of Hogwarts. Of course, the dean and principal can also do it."

"So, after the original person graduated, he lost his Hogwarts identity and could no longer get the answers to the questions on the stone statue."

Hearing this, Lockhart was thoughtful.

He remembered that Voldemort really wanted the identity of a Defense Against the Dark Arts professor so much that he even cast a curse when he couldn't get it.

As a result, his current position changes every year.

Maybe this has something to do with the stone statue that Tom said was left behind by Slytherin.

While thinking, Lockhart continued to ask: "Tom, are there any other treasures?"

This time, Tom shook his head and said no.

"Okay, then I understand." Lockhart nodded lightly.

Then his attitude was very gentle and kind, as if he was facing his favorite student.

"Also, let me confirm one last time. Are you sure that the only risks when reaching the Slytherin Chamber of Secrets are those magical traps, right?"

Hearing Lockhart ask again, although Tom felt a little guilty in his heart, his face was very sure, and he shook his head again, indicating that it was really gone.

Then

Lockhart stood up, leaning on the desk with his hands, and stared at Tom opposite him with a stern expression.

A hoarse, eerie, weird, evil voice came from his mouth.

"Hiss. Hiss, hiss, hiss. (Tom, please tell me, what is a basilisk?)"

A look of horror appeared on Tom's face when he heard the Parseltongue voice coming from Lockhart's mouth.

Especially after understanding the meaning, his face turned pale.

Then, as Lockhart thought, the contract imprinted deep in Tom's soul suddenly began to emit a pale golden light, burning the soul like the sun.

"Ahhhhh"

Tom immediately curled up on the ground, trembling all over, twisting his body, and wailing sounds from his mouth.

"Professor, what is a basilisk?"

"Ahhhhh"

"I I really. really don't know."

"Let me go. Professor, let me go."

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Looking at Tom who was still arrogant, Lockhart slowly left the desk and walked to Tom.

Half squatting down, he looked at Tom, who was wailing and begging for mercy, and his whole body was shaking.

He didn't speak and just watched silently. After a while, with a thought, the contract began to return to normal.

"Huhu."

Looking at Tom who was panting heavily and looking pale.

Lockhart had no expression on his face and said in a cold tone: "Tom, I like honest students."

"You should know this."

"The information I have is far beyond your imagination. I think you should know it earlier."

"After you realize this, I don't want you to be clever in front of me? Do you understand?"

"You have to understand that I can make you a living creature, and I can also make you lose your soul."

"This time, I'll teach you a lesson."

"30 minutes of soul burning, now there are 25 minutes left, just enjoy it slowly."

After speaking, Lockhart had a thought, and the contract deep in Tom's soul continued to emit a pale golden light, like the sun, continuing to burn the soul.

"Ah, Professor, Professor, I don't dare anymore."

"Let me go"

"Next time I won't dare."

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