A Further Step in Bloodline Magic

Slytherin pursed his lips tightly, looking at Wizet again as if he had just met her.

Seeing Slytherin's strange expression, Wizet asked doubtfully, "Slytherin Headmaster, is my guess..."

"No!" Slytherin interrupted Wizet. "Your ability to think to this level is beyond my expectations. No wonder it's Ravenclaw ..."

"That's good. It shows that you have a deep enough understanding of the concept of Bloodline Magic. We can officially begin learning Bloodline Magic now!"

Wizet didn't dwell on it too much. She made a clear mark in her notebook, specifically marking the word "Muggle" and listing it as a future research objective.

Slytherin stood up. "The Bloodline Magic I'm about to teach you is the result of my personal research."

The Basilisk sensed something was wrong and became restless again, hissing as it flicked its tongue.

Wizet thought of the chaotic Chamber of Secrets chamber. "Slytherin Headmaster, are you referring to the research findings stored in that Chamber of Secrets chamber?"

"Yes, it's those ashes." Slytherin patted the Basilisk's head, letting Basilisk rest. "There are certain similarities between Spell Command and Bloodline Magic ..."

Wizet was fortunate that he had a decent foundation in both Potions and Ritual Magic, which allowed him to keep up with Slytherin's pace and formally begin studying Bloodline Magic.

As Slytherin said, there are certain similarities between Spell Command and Bloodline Magic;

For example, like Bloodline Magic, Spell Command can draw power from Magical creature by performing Ritual Magic...

Even in terms of limitations, the two share some similarities;

Spell Command must be obeyed according to the Curse Order Contract, otherwise there is a risk of death;

Bloodline Magic, however, is susceptible to mutation and may exhibit unpredictable side effects...

If we consider Spell Command and traditional Bloodline Magic as the two ends of a scale, then Slytherin's research achievements would be in the middle.

We can minimize its limitations and costs while maximizing its benefits...

Slytherin sat back on the Basilisk. "Now it's time for questions again. What did you learn from this?"

Wizet looked at Slytherin and noticed that Slytherin had changed; his body was covered in granite-like colors, as if he might turn into a statue at any moment.

He asked hesitantly, "Slytherin Headmaster... are you going to turn back into a statue?"

Slytherin nodded. "In this way, I temporarily averted the process of death... It is due to my own research and application of Spell Command."

"The Petrification Curse Order grants me the ability to turn into a statue, while the Death Curse Order allows me to temporarily avoid death... The price, as you can see, is that I won't be able to move around much each day."

For some reason, Wizet suddenly thought of the veil and the skeletal figure he had seen when he first cast the Patronus Charm and first came to understand the soul.

He asked hesitantly, "Avoiding death? Is it because... there's something else on the other side of death?"

Slytherin smiled slowly. "That's what you think?"

Wizet nodded. "I don't think... you're afraid of death."

"We are not afraid of death, we just don't want to be bound by it for the time being," Slytherin explained simply. "Let's begin! It's about time..."

"It's still mostly in the conceptual stage..." Wizet said as he summarized, "After all, brewing Bloodline Potion requires a long period of preparation."

"In my opinion, this Bloodline Potion is very similar to the Polyjuice Potion. The Polyjuice Potion imitates a person's appearance, while the Bloodline Potion imitates the talents of Magical creature."

"Indeed, my inspiration came from Polyjuice Potion." Slytherin nodded slowly. "Continue!"

Wizet flipped through the notebook. "Slytherin Headmaster, I think the most groundbreaking aspect of your research on Bloodline Magic is... your plan to build many 'bridges'."

"These 'bridges' derived from the talents of Magical creature can respond quickly when necessary, saving as much time as possible in casting spells and incantations, and also granting certain special effects..."

"If one could acquire the talents of House-elf through Bloodline Magic, and if those talents were complete enough... then one could move freely within Hogwarts."

"A very good summary, and the examples you gave were quite clever." Slytherin's voice grew slower and slower, a glint of light in his eyes, as if he were reminiscing about the past.

"Wizet, the knowledge you have acquired has laid a solid foundation for you... at least in this lesson, you performed exceptionally well."

"We should be dismissed now... As for when the next class will be, it might be a long time... It seems to be December now, so see you next year!"

He patted the Basilisk's head and asked in a hissing, Parseltongue, "Where do you choose to go..."

Before Slytherin could finish his question, the Basilisk had already made his choice, "I want to... stay... here..."

"Hmm," Slytherin responded, returning to the statue's seat with the Basilisk and reverting to the statue's appearance.

Because of the Basilisk dwelling within, the statue is much more magnificent than before, resembling a spiraling mountain, with Salazar Slytherin atop the peak.

Wizet put away her notebook and bowed deeply to the statue.

Through Slytherin's tutelage, he not only unlocked the door to Bloodline Magic, but also gained a deeper understanding of his own Spell Command through analogy.

Spell Command actually somewhat similar to Ancient Magic, but they are not as comprehensive as Ancient Magic, though they can excel in certain aspects.

Wizet can use a stare similar to that of the Basilisk, which Petrification Curse Order anything within her gaze, turning it into a statue similar to Mrs. Norris.

Of course, his mastery of the Spell Command is not yet deep enough, so casting such a stare will cause some damage to his eyes.

However, if he studies Bloodline Magic in depth, he can find a way to eliminate this kind of damage.

This is also the first time he has come into contact with Spell Command. As he learns more, he will be able to master more and more of the various uses of Spell Command.

In his view, the offensive function of magic was secondary; what he valued more was its ability to make life different.

Wizet climbed the last step and, on the other side of the Astronomy Tower, saw a familiar figure she would never forget.

Luna must have been at the Astronomy Tower for quite a while; the picture book shows distant scenery.

As if she had sensed something, she put down her paintbrush and turned to look at her.

Their eyes met.

A gust of wind blew by, causing Luna's long, light golden hair to flutter, creating a dazzling golden spectacle.

"More dazzling than the sunset..." Wizet exclaimed, quickening his pace to Luna's side. "I'm back."

Luna looked Wizet up and down, then nodded with a smile. "It seems everything is going smoothly."

Wizet laughed too, "After all, I made a promise!"