After Lucien bid farewell and left the office, Quirrell's face instantly turned pale, profusely sweating as he collapsed onto the floor.
"Lord, Master, why teach Lucien Dark Arts? Won't this expose your plan?"
Facing Quirrell's question, Lord Voldemort didn't even get angry; he just said sinisterly:
"Heh heh, he is indeed very talented. He actually perceived it and even learned this magic in such a short time, far stronger than you, you useless fellow."
"But didn't you notice? He tried this curse without any burden, as if he didn't reject it at all."
"After I offered to teach him the true essence of this magic, look how readily he agreed. What do you think that means?"
Quirrell lowered his head, cautiously replying:
"Forgive my dullness, Master, I truly can't understand."
Lord Voldemort snorted coldly,
"He not only has talent, but also ambition!"
"As long as it's more profound knowledge, more powerful magic, that kid Lucien wants it."
"Since he wants to learn, then teach him!"
After a pause, Lord Voldemort continued:
"Intertwine the teaching of Dark Arts within Defense Against the Dark Arts. The more he learns, the better."
"Heh, how could Dumbledore allow a student to dabble in Dark Arts?"
"Since there's no need to control Lucien with a curse, then find another way to silence him. After Lucien becomes obsessed with the power of Dark Arts, will he still go and tell the Principal and Professors?"
Lord Voldemort thought of his younger self, when he was still studying at Hogwarts, being monitored and targeted by Dumbledore!
He was clearly the most outstanding, clearly surrounded by a group of "friends," clearly the most talented and charming, a unique Wizard, yet Lord Voldemort was constantly suppressed and guarded against by Dumbledore!
As long as Lucien walks a similar path, he will inevitably drift further and further away from Dumbledore.
And what Lord Voldemort wouldn't tell Quirrell was that he felt Lucien was quite like his younger self.
Of course, he certainly couldn't compare to him.
His background was a bit lacking; he was just a Wizard from a Muggle family.
But Lucien possessed extraordinary talent, a craving for power and ambition, and the cunning to disguise his true nature...
Heh heh, clearly an eagle, yet willing to associate with sparrows, pretending to be a companion and friend.
These traits of Lucien even sparked some thoughts in Lord Voldemort, the idea of cultivating him into his follower.
Lord Voldemort confidently believed that once Lucien was exposed to more profound Dark Arts and witnessed their allure, he would understand and submit to his power and prestige!
...In the Headmasters Office.
Lucien picked up the teacup in front of him, took a small sip of the red tea, moistening his slightly dry lips and tongue.
"Principal, what do you think of the magic Professor Quirrell taught me...?"
"Is it normal?"
After listening to Lucien's account of his recent tutoring session with Professor Quirrell, Dumbledore couldn't help but drop another sugar cube into his teacup.
Lucien's mouth twitched as he saw this, glancing at the somewhat viscous red tea in old Dumbledore's cup.
Any more sugar and it would turn into syrup!
Dumbledore took a sip of red tea, but remained silent for a long time.
There was no sound from him, but the portraits of the Principals on the wall couldn't hold back.
Suddenly, all sorts of voices erupted simultaneously:
"Albus, the safety of Hogwarts..."
"Don't let this child be in danger..."
"What did I tell you, that's clearly Dark Mag..."
"What's there to hesitate about, just go and kill..."
However, these portraits had only just begun when Dumbledore waved his hand, causing the curtains to quickly draw shut, covering the portraits and silencing their words.
"Alas..."
Dumbledore sighed softly, his gaze towards Lucien incredibly complex.
Originally, according to his plan, Quirrell should have maintained superficial peace, secretly exposing the conspiracy in the dark.
But Lucien's appearance seemed to have completely disrupted the rhythm.
Whether it was Dumbledore's rhythm, or Quirrell's, or rather, that person's rhythm.
It's likely that Quirrell, or Lord Voldemort, would never have expected Lucien to immediately run to Dumbledore to "report."
But what could Dumbledore do? He could, of course, intervene at any time and directly thwart Lord Voldemort's current plan.
However, Dumbledore couldn't truly eliminate Lord Voldemort. According to the prophecy, only Harry Potter, only the boy who lived, could truly...
So Dumbledore needed to cultivate Harry, let him experience adventures, let him grow, so that he would be qualified to face Lord Voldemort directly.
But what Lucien recounted made Dumbledore feel a sense of incongruity.
"Lucien, you are very talented, in many aspects, very good."
"You are also a very clever child, and this matter with Professor Quirrell..."
Hearing Dumbledore's unusually hesitant tone, Lucien understood.
It seemed old Dumbledore wouldn't directly deal with Quirrell; he would definitely continue his savior training plan.
Tsk tsk, the prophecies of this world.
To truly kill Lord Voldemort, one must first destroy those Horcruxes.
In fact, there are many ways to destroy the Horcruxes themselves, such as Basilisk venom, the Gryffindor Sword infused with Basilisk venom, Fiendfyre...
First find the Horcruxes, then destroy them, and finally kill Lord Voldemort.
But all of this seemed to only be accomplishable by Harry Potter, the prophesied child.
Prophecy, destiny...
Lucien thought of the centaur Firenze's assessment of him: that he would change the destinies of many people.
Because of his uniqueness, could he cause changes outside of prophecy?
"Principal, so what do you wish for me to do?"
Lucien asked directly.
Because according to Dumbledore's style, regardless of whether the other party was willing or not, they had to act according to his plan.
Even if one tried to deviate from the arrangement, that very thought would be used by Dumbledore.
The best example was Newt, who ran around for Dumbledore when he was young, yet still believed that his own ideas were driving him, that he was doing what he wanted to do.
Hearing Lucien's direct question, Dumbledore sighed softly again,
"You are indeed very clever, I hope..."
"You can continue to follow, to study with Professor Quirrell."
"Whatever knowledge and magic Quirinus teaches you subsequently, I hope you can discuss it with me, just like today."
Lucien felt indifferent to Dumbledore's request.
Anyway, he had already planned to milk Quirrell, or rather Tom, for some magic and knowledge.
Moreover, old Dumbledore's meaning also tacitly approved of him learning Dark Arts.
Hmm, he must think that he is also taking a risk.
It's not reasonable to ask now, but after Harry and the others get information about the Philosopher's Stone.
He could take the opportunity to ask Dumbledore and find a way to get the Philosopher's Stone in advance.
After all, he needed to use the Philosopher's Stone to refine a potion to repay the Unicorn loan.
It would certainly be better to start trying earlier. If he waited until Harry got the Philosopher's Stone, it would be too late and too troublesome.
Using the Philosopher's Stone to refine a potion would probably not be a simple matter, and it would be best to experiment more.
With this favor today, when he asks old Dumbledore about the Philosopher's Stone later, the possibility of him agreeing will also be greater.
Lucien smiled at Dumbledore,
"Okay, Principal, I am very happy to learn more knowledge and magic."
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