"I knew you weren't one to settle for mediocrity! Wade!"
Tom was surprised that he had actually guessed Wade's thoughts, and he felt a little excited.
"Of course!
Tom... to be honest, if you had my abilities, would you be content with mediocrity?"
Wade said calmly.
"Of course not! If I had your abilities, I would turn this world upside down!"
A red light flashed in Tom's eyes.
"Of course, I wouldn't use your roundabout methods! As long as I have enough power... I prefer to crush with strength!"
Wade curled his lip.
Tom was still the same Tom.
Although he had indeed changed a bit,the ambitious Tom was still a major threat to the future wizarding world and Dumbledore...and... how could an evil brat change so easily?
The current Tom couldn't develop properly just because he, an even more "evil" brat, was keeping him in check!
"Tom, crushing with strength may bring temporary satisfaction, but if you really do that, you will only gain countless enemies!" Wade said.
"If I had that strength, would I be afraid of enemies?"
Tom said disdainfully.
Li Weide shook his head.
"You're a typical example of placing the core of power in the hands of someone with absolute strength… which is you.
Once you're gone, everything you've built will be as fragile as an anthill in a flood."
"As long as I don't die, isn't that enough?"
Tom said confidently.
"With that strength, who can do anything to me?"
"That's not how it works, Tom.
When you have a certain number of enemies, you'll know how overwhelmed you will be.
You don't naively think your enemies will openly challenge you to a one-on-one duel, do you?"
Tom immediately fell silent.
Absolute strength could indeed crush everything, but what if the other side didn't confront him directly?
Although it's always said that with strength, all schemes and tricks are paper tigers, even if others can't do anything to him, the things he's painstakingly built are fragile…If he's constantly busy rebuilding, he'll be driven crazy sooner or later!
Besides, there are many ways to stab someone in the back. Even with superior strength, it's hard to guarantee you won't
fall victim one day… "So, even with immense power, I won't rely on it too much.
To achieve great things, you need to make as many friends as possible and as few enemies as possible… That way, even if an enemy tries to use underhanded tactics, you won't have to deal with it all alone… Even if one day I'm too busy to attend to others, or even if I'm gone, all the order I've created will still continue to operate smoothly…"
Tom suddenly looked directly at him.
"So, what you mean by making as few enemies as possible and as many friends as possible also includes turning Grindelwald into a friend?"
Li Wade smiled.
"There are no eternal friends, nor eternal enemies… If it's beneficial to both sides… why can't enemies become friends?"
"Just like you and me?"
Tom's eyes were sharp.
Li Wade laughed even louder.
"Yes… just like you and me.
Even though I know you're a venomous snake, and might bite me at any moment, you're useful to me, so I'll make you my friend.
Hmm… my truest friend!"
"What use am I to you?"
Tom frowned. "Although I probably shouldn't say this, if I were you, I definitely wouldn't have kept me here… and taught me so much!"
"Of course you're very useful, Tom!"
Livid said matter-of-factly.
Don't underestimate the power of a merit point storage jar!
Of course, that can't be said…
"What specific use?"
"Your talents can be used by me, Tom… that's all."
After saying that, Livid seemed to have lost interest in the conversation, picked up his wand, and walked towards his room.
Tom watched Livid's retreating figure, his eyes dark.
He had a feeling that Livid kept him around for some ulterior motive!
What role did he play in Livid's plan?
Was it really just that Livid needed his talents, as he said?
Or… was he just a sacrifice in Livid's plan… a offering to be made?
The more Tom thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.
That Livid was terrifying…
Tom soon received another letter from the Ministry of Magic.
This time it wasn't a warning, but a notice canceling his expulsion, along with a brief apology from the Ministry.
Meanwhile, the Daily Prophet reported on Livid's invention of the flight charm.
Incidentally, even the fact that his friend Tom almost got expelled was published as a joke.
The newspaper's accompanying picture showed a Ministry of Magic official flying around in a room without any magical aids…
With Dumbledore's guarantee and the accompanying photographic evidence, people had little doubt about the authenticity of the flight charm.
Unable to find Livid hiding in the safe house, people had no choice but to send letters to Dumbledore.
Everyone strongly suggested that Dumbledore reveal the spell for this amazing magic.
However, before Dumbledore could respond, the Ministry of Magic intervened.
The Ministry announced that it was discussing whether to formally regulated this spell, just like the Unseen Stretching Charm.
Undoubtedly, this spell will become another common mode of transportation for wizards after flying broomsticks.
However, this magic still carries a certain degree of danger; after all, if the magic runs out and someone falls, the consequences would be unimaginable.
In the long run, this spell is actually not as safe as flying broomsticks.
The Ministry of Magic's concern is only part of the worries about these unreliable wizards falling to their deaths.
Most importantly, this thing could violate international secrecy laws at any time…
Everyone can imagine how shocked Muggles would be if they saw someone suddenly take off or fall from a great height…
In that case, to uphold international secrecy laws, the Ministries of Magic in various countries would need to expend even more manpower and resources…
In the end, some even suggested that to use this spell, one should need to pass a specific exam and obtain a certificate issued by the Ministry of Magic to legally learn and use it, just like taking the Apparition exam.
For a time, the Ministry of Magic was embroiled in heated debate over this issue.
However, Dumbledore finally managed to extricate himself from the barrage of letters.
In fact, given the Ministry of Magic's efficiency, the results of the discussion would take a long time to come…
In other words, Dumbledore, now back to normalcy, could enjoy a long period of peace.
However, the public opinion storm stirred up by the prodigy was quickly overwhelmed by another wave of events.
"Grindelwald surrendered? I can't believe my eyes!"
All the wizards who subscribed to the Daily Prophet saw this shocking news!
For a moment, people cheered!
Grindelwald's actions in Europe had already created widespread panic.
His surrender now seemed to signify the end of the war he had initiated.
People attributed Grindelwald's surrender to Dumbledore.
His defeat of Grindelwald at Hogwarts and the arrest of many Marauders were still being discussed, and the news of their severe sentences was still fresh in everyone's minds.
Undoubtedly, Grindelwald's sudden surrender was inextricably linked to these events.
However, this news greatly alarmed Dumbledore…
He knew his old friend wouldn't surrender so easily.
If Grindelwald truly wanted to repent and surrender, he would have done so back at Hogwarts!
However, Grindelwald had chosen to flee then, even making threats before leaving…
Moreover, although Dumbledore's power had been superficially severely damaged last time, his core base hadn't actually suffered much harm.
Moreover, the Magical Congress of the United States was heavily infiltrated, and President Picquery was still struggling to identify the members of the Wizarding Party.
In this not-so-adverse situation, to simply surrender and turn himself in?
Dumbledore keenly sensed that his old friend was definitely plotting something new!
Sure enough, Grindelwald chose to surrender to the Austrian Ministry of Magic…
Everyone knew that Nurmengard was located in Austria, thus revealing who the true power behind the Austrian Ministry of Magic was.
Therefore, Grindelwald easily held a press conference for wizards worldwide while "imprisoned."
Furthermore, when facing questions from reporters, Grindelwald specifically clarified one point:
he wasn't "surrendering" as rumored, but rather coming out to clarify some "misunderstandings," some misconceptions the world had about him!
"...In the past, people have always unjustly pinned many crimes on me.
Just because my name is Gellert Grindelwald!
Just because I advocated for rights that rightfully belong to us wizards!
But I am not their dumping ground for their filthy sins!
To clear my name of these unfounded accusations, I choose to comply with your wishes and accept your trial! Even though I deeply understand my innocence... If everyone believes I am guilty, then I have nothing to say.
But if I regain my innocence, then those who spread rumors and slander me should take note!
I will take up the weapon of law to protect myself!"
Grindelwald's speech caused an uproar among wizards worldwide.
Grindelwald accepted a public trial! But was he confident he could clear his name in the trial?
Impossible!
A notorious terrorist, daring to dream of clearing his name?
Dream on!
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