"One last question. I really feel that my own strength is too weak, and I want to learn some powerful spells... Let's forget about Avada Kedavra; although its power is astonishing, its efficiency is outrageously low. What era is this? You still have to point your wand at people one by one to kill them, and the spell is easy to miss!"
"So, I long to learn a spell with great destructive power and a wide range, one that allows me to handle numerous enemies or complex situations with ease, taking them all out at once—please, you must teach me!"
Hearing this, Dumbledore's eyebrows shot up instantly, as if they were about to fly into the sky. He widened his eyes and looked at the Little Brat before him, who didn't know the heights of the heavens, in disbelief.
What did she mean by Avada Kedavra's efficiency being too low?
This was one of the famous The Three Unforgivable Curses!
Such an evil and terrifying spell was not something to be casually dismissed and compared. Even if she wanted to learn it, based on his position and principles, it was absolutely impossible for him to teach it!
Large-scale destructive spells were all powerful Dark Arts. How could he teach a Little Brat who hadn't even finished her first year—
Just as Dumbledore was about to refuse, the contract he had signed with Adelaide flashed through his mind. The question Adelaide asked fell within the scope of the contract; he could neither refuse nor lie.
Helplessly, Dumbledore took a deep breath, suppressed the dissatisfaction and worry in his heart, and said slowly, "If we must discuss large-scale destructive spells, then the most powerful of them is likely Fiendfyre."
"Once cast, it will spread and pursue uncontrollably like a blazing hellfire. Almost anything that can be ignited will become its target. Only a Phoenix does not fear the encroachment of Fiendfyre."
"Not only that, Fiendfyre also has the magical ability to destroy a Horcrux. As for its incantation, it is 'Hellfire, follow my will, manifest now.' When casting, the wand in your hand must be waved continuously to guide the flow and release of magic..."
Although Dumbledore felt a deep internal resistance to teaching such a dangerous Dark Arts spell to Adelaide, he was bound by the contract and could only grit his teeth and inform her of the relevant information in full detail.
After he finished speaking, the contract was dissolved.
Dumbledore rubbed his eyes helplessly and asked Adelaide, "Have you memorized it all?"
The corners of Adelaide's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a confident and charming smile, and then she began to recite that complex and lengthy content word for word, clearly and fluently.
In fact, regarding the question of large-scale destructive spells, she had originally intended to consult her Great-Granduncle, who was an expert in the Dark Arts.
But Dumbledore had deliberately set a trap for her, which made a trace of annoyance rise in Adelaide's heart.
Since that was the case, she would make good use of this contract to give Dumbledore a taste of his own medicine and make him feel uncomfortable—that would be fair!
Adelaide raised her chin slightly, looked at Dumbledore with a firm gaze, and said softly, "Thank you for your careful guidance, Headmaster Dumbledore. I have committed all this basic knowledge to memory. What follows is day after day of hard practice until I can master it proficiently."
Although Adelaide appeared calm and composed at this moment, she knew very well in her heart that what she was learning was the advanced Dark Arts—the Fiendfyre Curse!
Even though she had memorized the incantation and the corresponding movements, if she wanted to apply it immediately in actual combat and achieve the desired results, she would likely need to undergo a period of arduous training.
Hearing Adelaide's words, Dumbledore's kind face instantly darkened.
However, he also understood that saying anything more at this point would be futile.
So, after a short silence, Dumbledore spoke slowly in an unusually serious yet gentle tone, "Child, you must never underestimate this Fiendfyre Curse! It is not only one of the most dangerous Dark Arts in the world today, but it is also extremely difficult to control."
"If a Wizard with insufficient strength rashly casts this magic, they may end up causing themselves serious injury or even endangering their life because they cannot effectively control the fire and fail to master the counter-spell in time. Only truly powerful Wizards have the ability to precisely control the Fiendfyre Curse and let it exert its proper power."
"In the future, when you practice, it is best to contact me so I can supervise. This can avoid potential dangers and prevent unnecessary tragedies. After all, practicing the Fiendfyre Curse is not an easy task; without proper guidance and supervision, accidents can easily happen."
Hearing this, Adelaide nodded without hesitation, secretly delighted. This was a rare opportunity!
To have a world-class master of magic guide her for free—how could she miss such a good thing? Not taking advantage of it would be a total waste!
Thinking of this, Adelaide suddenly remembered another question that had been bothering her, so she quickly asked, "By the way, Mr. Dumbledore, I have another question I'd like to ask you. That Star Charm I cast that day—what exactly was it?"
Adelaide knew that Dumbledore was an upright person and would never lie about such an important matter, so she didn't count this question among the agreed-upon contract question slots, but chose to ask him in a casual manner now.
Dumbledore's expression became somewhat complex. He gazed at Adelaide and, after a moment of silence, said slowly, "To be honest, I have never heard of that so-called Star Charm you used before. Moreover, after some searching, I haven't found any record of it in any books or materials."
"That night, when those Centaurs saw the process of your spellcasting, they actually believed you were the Darling of the Starry Sky. Subsequently, Bane even came to negotiate with me, expressing his hope to take you back to the Forbidden Forest and have you serve as the leader of the Centaurs."
"At that time, the situation was urgent, so I came up with the name 'Star Charm' on the spot and told those Centaurs that what you did was just a life-saving spell Gellert Grindelwald taught you. Only then was the situation temporarily stabilized and their idea of taking you away dispelled."
Ah, this... Adelaide scratched her head, looking confused on the surface, but in her heart, she had already confirmed the source of this so-called Star Charm—Merlin must have given her a cheat!
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