Chapter 44 [The Truth Analyst]
Basil, wand in hand, his aura swirling, clearly sensed the evil, corrupt aura of Voldemort emanating from the back of Quirrell's head.
Haha! Plan succeeded!
This way he could eliminate old Malfoy without bloodshed.
Then rescue young Malfoy.
Wouldn't Narcissa be kneeling before him?
He'd be his subordinate!
Hmph, hmph haha, hmph hahaha!
If this scene were known to others, knowledgeable wizards might ask...
Voldemort once claimed to be the most powerful Legilimency master.
As the name suggests, he was the most skilled mind-reading wizard.
Correspondingly, their inner defenses, their Occlumency, were also extremely powerful.
This stemmed from the power of the heart and will; even in weakness, this defense wouldn't weaken.
Occlumency masters could also weaken their presence by sealing their minds.
In ordinary life, their gaze and emotions, as long as they weren't within visual range, would go unnoticed.
It's like asking, would you randomly pay attention to a speck of dust drifting by in the sunlight?
With a little training, they would be top-notch assassins.
Otherwise, Voldemort wouldn't have dared to come to Hogwarts.
If he weren't skilled in Occlumency
, the secrets deep within his mind—the Horcruxes, the mystery of immortality he thought only he knew—
and their number and location, would have been read by Dumbledore, who was equally skilled in Legilimency.
Dumbledore wouldn't have bothered to capture Voldemort;
instead, he would have focused intently on Quirrell's backside at the opening banquet, ignoring Basil's backside.
Therefore, even though Basil, with his mental powers, could sense magical magnetic fields,
he shouldn't have been able to detect Voldemort's attention through them.
But that's exactly what happened.
All of this stemmed from Riddle's recommendation.
It's now October 9th.
With the passing days, his gem count is now: 27020.297 (+0.001/s)
Therefore, even without a matching wand wood, it was time to materialize a new appearance component.
Only 2000 gems!
However, he didn't choose the [Wand of Time].
This was Riddle's suggestion.
"My lord, excessive power can have negative consequences."
"Just as the [Dragon Knight] bestows upon you the grandeur of King Arthur and the power of the red dragon, it also makes you more extroverted and territorial."
"Don't you think you're too active in class? Given your personality, it would be more normal for you to slack off and flirt with pretty girls."
"Even for the sake of jewels, you wouldn't be so eager to show off." "
The [Duel Master] makes you adept at duels, enhancing your creativity, but it also makes you more combative."
"The [Extraordinary Guide] grants you the power of death, but it also makes you lose reverence for life, whether your own or that of others."
"And the [Staff of Time], look at the inscription beside it: a luxurious staff adorned with golden amber; upon closer inspection, it seems as if a flower has been frozen in time. Its design incorporates the designer's perception of time. Magic can make a flower never wither, but the passage of time cannot be stopped."
"This is too vague. While realization might grant you the power to stop time, and the description would change, the mention of the designer raises concerns about the designer's understanding of time and the potential impact of that dangerous temporal power on you."
"The description of 'Soul Messenger' is too dangerous. 'When you gaze outward through a clear crystal, it's as if you can see into the souls of other wizards; perhaps simultaneously, your wand is also gazing into your soul through it.'"
"A self that isn't purely influenced might hinder your path to becoming a great wizard." "
I suggest you only consider the above after you've become a true great wizard."
"Only such a strong self can circumvent these influences." "
Of the remaining 'Wand Appearances,' the 'Pink Umbrella' is too mediocre; it's just an extra umbrella surface to resist spells. It also clashes with Hagrid's design. While it might inherit the power of a half-giant or a giant, it's not worth wasting it when gems are scarce."
"[Thunder Feather Loop], judging from the unrealized description, it will increase your casting speed. Realization might grant you the power of the Thunderbird, a beastly power, which could also affect your personality; not recommended."
"Aside from these less useful ones." "
[Brewing Glory], judging from the design, the purple gem at the end resembles a potion bottle. It also pays homage to Snape. Realization is likely to enhance your potion-making talent. Worth considering. Your [Plant Affinity] and [Potion Mastery] are both related to potion-making."
"[Fragrant Feather], it will make you feel happy and invigorated. It's equivalent to a perfectly balanced, side-effect-free Happiness Charm. This has a positive impact on the mind and is beneficial to your magical development." "
[New Green Kiss], judging from the last part of the description, 'Gently touching this budding new green, one feels an overwhelming surge of love and anticipation.' This might allow you to touch the power of love that Dumbledore most admired."
"[Electric Whirlwind], the design is very futuristic. The description also mentions the term 'Muggle lighting appliance.' It might reveal a new path combining technology and magic." "
[Sparrow Feather Enchantment], the description says, 'You will definitely become the center of attention.' Clearly, it will give you extraordinary charm, far surpassing the Arthurian elegance associated with [Dragon Knight]."
"[Illusory and Fleeting], this might involve the power of dreams and illusions."
"These are all good and worth trying."
"But I recommend these more: [Obsidian Shadow], [Mirror's Heart], [Ember's Heartfire], [True Word Appraiser], [Tranquility]."
"[Obsidian Shadow] fills your heart with courage and keeps you calm."
"[Mirror's Heart] prevents you from being misled by illusions, ensuring your heart is never confused."
"[Ember's Heartfire] keeps the fire of your fighting spirit burning brightly."
"[True Word Appraiser] prevents you from being deceived by lies and grants you extraordinary insight."
"[Tranquility], although its quality is only purple in the game and can be purchased with gems, its description is very suitable. It allows you to always have a peaceful place in your heart."
"They all have a positive impact on the mind. If you have enough gems later, I suggest you materialize them all."
After listening to Riddle's advice
, Basil decided to temporarily give up on the [Staff of Time] and other appearance components with vague descriptions that were too dangerous.
Although he could travel to multiple worlds in the future,
and didn't necessarily have to follow the path of the Great Wizard,
with countless worlds and various powers, he didn't need to be confined to one path.
But Basil still wanted to play it safe.
Not being deceived by lies was the most important thing.
He also had reservations about the so-called positive impact on the mind.
His true self was the most important.
In the end, he chose [True Word Appraiser],
using a potion bottle containing Truth Potion as the handle and a cedar wood wand.
[Ding! Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle! Wand wood mismatch, not cedar wood, materialize with 2000 gems?] "
Yes!"
—After 2000
materialized, the description of the [Truth Analyst] appeared on his retina:
[10 3/4 inches, Cedar wood, Eternal Potion: Truth Potion, Extraordinary Combination]
[Open the nut at the back of the wand; consuming mana will continuously produce Truth Potion]
[Creatively using a potion as the wand core, granting you the ability to see through reality]
[Your spells will be able to deceive, truly revealing the truth!]
[Enemies struck by you will be unable to lie!]
[True damage 50%]
[Potion: Truth Potion Brewing Mastery]
[Intelligence +10%]
[Insight +10%]
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