Late at night in late December, the whistling biting wind was bone-chilling.
Flying high in the sky on a Thestral under such conditions would be a highly creative way for most Wizards to reincarnate.
Only a pervert like Karl, who wasn't afraid of the cold at all, was even snoring with his cat paws splayed out.
Just as he was about to fall asleep, Sion finally stopped flying at high speed and began to circle in the air, emitting strange and shrill cries.
We've arrived at Little Hangleton! Don't fall asleep!
"Chirp!" Got it, got it!
Karl slowly stood up, shook himself, stretched, and then transformed back into human form.
"Let me take a look!"
A village appeared between two steep hills, with the church and graveyard visible.
And on the hillside opposite the valley, a very imposing mansion was built, which should be the old Riddle family estate.
Karl searched from above for a long time before finally spotting a blurry dark shape in the woods at the foot of the steep hill on the right.
"Let's go over there."
Sion responded, then carried Karl flying towards the woods, landing in front of the target.
"Wait for me here, don't run around."
Karl jumped off Sion's back, patted its large head, and then walked towards the house.
It was dilapidated and incredibly messy, with many roof tiles missing and the remaining ones mostly shattered, revealing the rotten oak underneath; all the windows were particularly small and covered in thick grime.
It was a pity that the Gaunt old house had been uninhabited for decades; otherwise, Karl should have seen the dead snake nailed to the front door.
"Boom!"
After pushing open the decayed wooden door, Karl raised his hand and threw a large fireball inside.
The smell inside the house was truly outrageous; ventilation was definitely too slow, so it was better to just set it on fire and clean everything out.
When it was almost done, Karl walked through the doorway, instantly transforming into his Warden form.
Eerie and ominous Soul-Devouring Night Black Mist billowed out from beneath the tattered black robe, quickly engulfing the entire house, and terrifying vengeful spirits, following Karl's command, began to search meticulously, digging three feet deep.
"Hmm? Found it?"
Under Karl's gaze, a vengeful spirit came before him, holding a box, and knelt down.
"Well done!"
Karl took the box with his scythe, opened it, and saw a black gemstone ring engraved with the Peverell crest.
"Ah~ Senior Tom~ Hello there~"
"Hey, hey, hey? Don't play dead! Senior Tom, speak up! Don't hide inside and stay silent! I know you're hiding in there!"
Looking at the still unresponsive ring, Karl, like Hei Pi, flicked his three bone braids, and an evil smile appeared on his distorted face.
"If you don't come out soon... then I'm going in..."
Karl blew a breath towards the ring, and the terrifying Soul-Devouring Night Black Mist immediately enveloped it, emitting a chilling corrosive sound.
"Who is it?"
The young, handsome version of Lord Voldemort's soul was forced out by the Black Mist, looking at the terrifying monster before him with anger and fear.
What's going on? Where's the main body? Why was he awakened by this ghostly thing?
"Since you've asked sincerely, then I shall mercifully tell you!"
Karl lifted his head and puffed out his chest, his inner chuunibyou spirit beginning to burn fiercely.
"My name is Deathwing, the World-Breaker of Destiny, the Ender of All Things! Irresistible, unchallengeable, I am the Cataclysm!"
Lord Voldemort:...
Where in the world did this lunatic come from?
Seeing Senior Tom fall silent and not respond, Karl felt a little awkward.
"Senior Tom, give me some reaction, please, otherwise I look really silly."
I finally got to be chuunibyou once, but you made me lose so completely, damn it! Lord Voldemort stared at the scythe and lantern in Karl's hand, and asked again with extreme trepidation, "Don't play the fool, who exactly are you?
Why do you know I'm here? What is your purpose?"
"Tch! How boring!"
Karl sighed in disappointment, how uninteresting, he felt Senior Tom was becoming less and less fun.
The diary, ravenclaws diadem, Slytherin's locket had all been destroyed by him, and this ring was also about to be finished.
Nagini would not have the chance to become a Horcrux, so besides Harry, the only exception, there was only Hufflepuff's Cup in Gringotts left.
It seemed he would have to find new fun in the future, otherwise Christmas would definitely be very boring.
"Actually, Dumbledore sent me to kill you. Do you have any last words? Especially about any inheritance from the Gaunt family and the Riddle family? Although I don't really want it, I can reluctantly help you spend it all."
Anger and confusion flashed in Lord Voldemort's eyes; he didn't understand why Dumbledore would know the location of his Horcrux.
Could it be... that his main body was defeated by him?
"Perhaps we can talk. What Dumbledore can give you, I can also give you, and what he cannot give you, I can still give you.
Whether it's supreme power, inexhaustible wealth, or even the immortality that everyone craves!"
Karl: (・∀・)
"Hmm, very good. As expected, the younger you are more calm and forbearing. Your main body just curses and swears, not knowing how to speak properly at all."
"I feel like perhaps when the Horcrux was made, the intelligence split off along with the soul."
Lord Voldemort's eyes widened suddenly as he looked at Karl, his face filled with fear and shock.
"You... you know all that! So Dumbledore also..." "How fresh! Lots of people know! And they all call you a noseless old schemer!"
Karl's expression was a bit strange, "They even paired you with a Lin Daiyu as a CP, but because it was too evil, I really didn't dare to look."
"Of course, given that your love rival is that monkey, you should just give up."
Lord Voldemort:???
What nonsense is this monster saying? Why can't I understand?
"Come on, Senior Tom, I'll show you an old acquaintance, you'll be very happy."
Karl raised the lantern in his hand and gently shook it, and immediately, shrill screams echoed from within, mixed with a lot of curses and profanities.
"This is—"
Lord Voldemort was startled, "Damn it! What in the world have you done? You—"
Seeing that he was about to be subjected to a barrage of curses, Karl raised his hand and delivered a Death Judgment.
"Ah—" The sharp, distorted scythe pierced Lord Voldemort's soul, then tore it away.
In the desperate cries, another Horcrux was destroyed, and another piece of soul completely dissipated.
Karl sadly wiped his eyes, his emotions at this moment were sincere and genuine.
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Farewell! Senior Tom!
My happiness has diminished again!
After clearing the curse on the ring with Soul-Devouring Night Black Mist, Karl put away the shattered ring.
"Is this the Resurrection Stone, which is called one of the Deathly Hallows along with the Elder Wand and the Invisibility Cloak?
He carefully examined the crystal-clear black stone on the scythe, recalling its abilities.
The Resurrection Stone cannot truly bring the dead back to life; it only summons the souls of the departed, and they are sad, indifferent, and lonely souls of pain.
It is said that after Cadmus Peverell used the Resurrection Stone to summon the woman he deeply loved, he was driven mad by torment and longing, and committed suicide.
"It's still too evil! It's better not to show it to Albus yet!"
Karl was a little worried that Dumbledore might not be able to resist using the Resurrection Stone to summon Ariana, causing irreversible consequences.
"Good harvest! Time to go home!"
On Christmas morning, Karl, still asleep, was woken up by Fire Treasure.
"Yi Ya!"
Fire Treasure jumped around on Karl, eagerly urging him to get up and open presents.
"Got it, got it! Getting up!"
Karl, with his hair a mess like a bird's nest, crawled out of bed and immediately grabbed Fire Treasure for a good knead.
This little guy was getting naughtier and naughtier!
"Chirp~"
Fire Treasure: (*>ω<*)
"Let's see what gifts we received, shall we? Don't disappoint me!"
"Candy, candy—still candy, I'm not that old honeybee Albus!"
"Wait! Why did someone send homework?"
"Grindelwald! Are you even human?!"
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