Tom frowned.
The Book of Guidance frequently updated with new tasks, most of which rewarded spells or certain knowledge. They were all quite useful.
For example, he had obtained the spells "Diffindo" and "Incendio" through the tasks "Form a Team" and "Help a Companion."
He had also gradually discovered some of the Book of Guidance's patterns.
It would usually warn him through tasks at the same time an event occurred, or before it happened, guiding him to respond accordingly.
The results of those responses were usually quite favorable to him.
Since the Book of Guidance had issued him this task, it meant someone really was planning to beat him up?
Thinking of that gaze during dinner, Tom understood.
Hmph. Just a few idiots who fancied themselves pure-bloods.
He slipped his wand into a pocket sewn into his left sleeve, where he could draw it at any time. Then, acting as though nothing was wrong, he headed into the underground corridor.
Sure enough, several young wizards were leaning against the walls on either side of the corridor, watching him with ill intent.
Draco Malfoy, Crabbe, Goyle, Pansy Parkinson, and a third-year student, Adrian Pucey. He was Slytherin's Chaser, and Tom recognized him.
Not counting Pansy Parkinson, there were four enemies here. Derian was probably the most troublesome one.
That was it?
Tom sneered inwardly and walked forward without the slightest fear.
"Stop right there, Mudblood!" Pansy Parkinson jumped out. "You don't deserve to walk this path!"
Tom glanced at the girl. "Move. I don't want to hit a woman."
How arrogant! Far too arrogant! There were five of them here, yet this guy was still acting so arrogantly!
Lucius Malfoy had no choice but to step forward. "Lucas, you're hanging around with Potter and the others. Don't you feel ashamed? Do