It was a terrifying creation that could only appear in humanity's most insane, most primal dreams.
A section of pure white spine formed its main body, topped with countless skulls clustered like a bouquet.
They stared out with their hollow, dark eyes.
On either side of the spine, bone segments protruded outwards, as if reserving space for something.
Just looking at it, Professor Lupin felt intense discomfort.
That eerie sense of sanctity only deepened its blasphemy.
As if its very existence was a mockery of biological evolution!
Ethan proudly declared, "It's not finished yet. This is just a rough prototype."
Professor Lupin: ???
This isn't finished yet?!
What kind of terrifying creature are you bringing into this peaceful world?!
Professor Lupin felt that Headmaster Dumbledore was far too lenient in allowing Ethan to attend Hogwarts.
Enriching Hogwarts' species diversity, is that it?
Ethan waved to Professor Lupin, asking worriedly, "Are you alright, Professor Lupin? Why do you look like you've seen a monster?"
Professor Lupin: Guess what?
Professor Lupin composed himself, forcing his gaze away from the blasphemous thing.
Only then did he remember what he wanted to say, and he asked eagerly,
"Ethan, you... how did you do it before? Turning me back into human form from my werewolf state?"
"It was the Alder Rune."
Ethan directly raised his hand and drew an inverted triangular rune in front of Professor Lupin.
With a 'bang'!
The burst of impact sent Professor Lupin back into the coffin!
Professor Lupin:
You really are my living father.
But at the same time,
Professor Lupin could clearly feel the faintly stirring wolfishness within him being suppressed.
Though not long-lasting, it was still remarkable.
Professor Lupin couldn't help but be stunned.
In his usually dim and tired eyes, a tiny spark of light ignited, after who knew how many years.
"...Is it actually possible to suppress the werewolf's berserk state?"
Seeing Professor Lupin's unworldly expression, Ethan smiled.
He slowly said,
"This is merely an ancient runic variant that can slightly suppress the wolfishness."
"What can truly be called 'amazing' is completely curing a werewolf."
"Forever, turning them into normal people."
!!!
This sentence was like a heavy hammer, striking Professor Lupin's head and making it buzz!
Become a normal person?
This was a luxury Professor Lupin had never dared to dream of in his entire life!
He blurted out, "That's impossible! Countless wizards have already researched it; once bitten by a werewolf, it's an irreversible change..."
"There's no possibility of a cure."
Hearing this,
Ethan let out a heavy sigh.
He raised his hand, placed it on Professor Lupin's shoulder, and said with a tone of disappointment,
"With such a lack of imagination, how can you teach Defense Against the Dark Arts? How can you give students unforgettable lessons?!"
Professor Lupin: ...Just teach it normally and diligently.
However, Ethan's words seemed to carry a certain magic.
Making Professor Lupin unconsciously lean in to listen.
Ethan curved his lips.
In the night, with the moon obscured by clouds, his smile was like a demon's.
Beautiful, powerful, immortal.
"Modern magic might not be able to do it... but what about ancient magic? You've definitely never tried it, have you?"
Ethan's tone was as casual as if he were buying carrots at the market.
This child must be crazy.
Professor Lupin thought.
He let out a short laugh, and his heart slowly settled back down.
That's right, how could he possibly think that a student who was just about to enter his third year could solve a curse that countless researchers couldn't?
He was truly desperate.
Professor Lupin: "Ancient magic has been lost, Ethan; it hasn't been passed down."
"Unless you can travel through time, no one can learn ancient magic anymore."
However,
As his words fell,
Professor Lupin saw Ethan's lips curl into a mysterious smile.
As if another higher-dimensional being was looking down with affection at the little crawling insects on the ground.
"Before you teach your students, you must understand your students."
Ethan looked down at the stunned Professor Lupin, enunciating each word:
"About me, what you need to know... is that I am very honest, and I never lie."
"And—" Ethan spread his arms.
Like a descending god, he said with joy and conviction:
"There is nothing I cannot do."
"I am a miracle!"
Everything promised will come true.
Because, I am a "genius."
Professor Lupin stared blankly at Ethan.
It was clearly illogical, clearly just a young boy's wild talk.
However, he couldn't help but believe it.
In his eyes, a tiny lamp of hope reignited.
If Ethan could truly cure werewolves completely, then it wouldn't just be him.
The entire wizarding world would be thrown into upheaval!
Countless factions would be reshuffled.
Half a month later,
Ethan's "Holy Relic Creation" was completed.
It transformed into a card and joined Ethan's gallery.
Awaiting a moment for a grand reveal.
Ethan sighed, "I wonder how lucky the people who will witness its beautiful body with their own eyes will be."
Professor Lupin, in his heart, commented on this:
Yes.
It's very "lucky."
To witness another hidden side of the world, perhaps afterward, their inspiration will surge wildly.
Professor Lupin sincerely hoped that it would never have a chance to appear.
Looking at the silver key in Ethan's hand, Professor Lupin hesitated:
"Is this what you said, the thing that can take us through?"
Why is Ethan like a treasure chest, able to pull out a magical gadget at will?
The more he looked, the more Ethan inexplicably became rounder, with round head and hands.
Luna's eyes sparkled with anticipation: "Oh~ I can't wait to say hello to the ancient people!"
She also looked forward to ancient magic.
That moon-like magical power resonated with Luna.
"You'll know when you try it."
Ethan nodded, looking at his teammates:
"Werewolf" Professor Lupin, "Crazy Girl" Luna.
And himself, a person as bright and righteous as the rising sun!
Perfect configuration!
They would surely bring a little modern shock to those ancient people!
Ethan: "So, are you ready, everyone?"
Luna and Professor Lupin both nodded.
Ethan: "Very good... Khorne Squad, move out!"
Professor Lupin: ???
What squad???
However, before he could delve deeper, a blinding white light erupted from the silver key.
In an instant, it swallowed them.
Passing through that series of bubble-like eyeballs.
Ethan closed his eyes.
When he opened them again, before him was no longer Luna's bedroom.
But a clearing in a sparse forest.
There were charred craters everywhere, and some trees had fallen.
On the ground, fallen humans and goblins could still be seen.
It looked like a struggle had just taken place.
"Merlin, we actually arrived in another place... This is simply incredible!"
Beside Ethan, Professor Lupin's astonished exclamation came.
Luna also put on her blue and pink glasses again, and tied her hair over one shoulder.
She began to explore with great interest.
Ethan, meanwhile, unfolded the treasure map left by the House of Black, trying to compare their current location.
Just as the three were busy with their own tasks (Professor Lupin was busy being shocked),
A cold, low shout came from behind:
"You three, stop right there!"
Another goblin? Or a female goblin?
No, a goblin's voice shouldn't be so clear and pleasant.
Ethan thought.
He turned his head and met a black-haired woman in a tight suit.
She looked to be in her early twenties, with dignified and sharp features.
She was holding her wand straight, pointing it at them.
"I am Eve Black, leader of the Hogwarts Army."
"Who are you? I've never seen you around here before!"
Black?
Ethan's eyebrow raised slightly, catching the black-haired woman's surname.
He thought:
Is this person related to the "Black" who left the ancient magic message...?
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