Father and Son's Tacit Understanding

Regulus walked to the bedside, sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and slowed his breathing.

He entered the depths of his consciousness.

In the Spiritual World, starlight spreads across the Consciousness Space, forming a three-dimensional Constellation Model that slowly rotates.

Star Orbit Meditation offers a pure spirit and a stable framework.

Next, reconstruct the room.

He based his work on the original concept of Consciousness Room and then made functional modifications to it.

Using advanced techniques of Legilimency, a simple isolated space is transformed into a more complex, composite mental construct.

First, Filtration Layer is constructed. Based on the pure nature of Star Orbit Meditation, a dense net is woven with the mind, and all Magic Power and information entering the room must first pass through this filter.

But the goal is not to erase; it's only to mark, analyze, and record.

Then, an observation window is opened, allowing the Main Consciousness to observe the situation inside the room in one direction, but the objects inside the room cannot perceive the observer's line of sight.

The window material is a semi-transparent barrier formed by spiritual energy, which does not affect observation but isolates all reverse detection.

Next, Magic Conduit is constructed, a slender and adjustable Mental Channel connecting to the outside world.

The inside of the conduit is engraved with restrictive Rune, allowing for precise control of flow rate, volume, and Magic Power purity.

Finally, there is the internal solidification defense, where layers of protective netting are woven into the room's interior walls with spiritual energy.

To prevent the escape of the internal Virtual Persona or the imported dark Magic Power.

These protective networks are directly connected to Regulus's core consciousness. Once an abnormal breach attempt is detected, an alarm will be triggered immediately, and the Destruction Program may even be initiated automatically.

The entire structure was completed; it served as both Containment Chamber and a laboratory.

The next step is to resettle the residents.

Regulus summoned the Virtual Persona he used during breakfast: Regulus, who craved power.

He began adjusting the features.

Weaken other emotional modules of this personality, eliminating self-awareness and identity.

It enhances its obsessive research into dark knowledge, endows it with a strong sense of curiosity and adventure, and implants a low-level command.

All research findings must pass through Filtration Layer before being reported.

Adjustment complete; the Virtual Persona has been safely transferred and locked in the Containment Chamber.

It now stood in the center of that pure white, hexagonal room, its face bearing the curious and greedy expression that Regulus had carefully crafted.

It didn't know it was in a cage; it thought it was in a private research space.

Then establish a connection.

Regulus manipulated the Magic Conduit, slowly opening it to connect to the Enlightenment Core and transmit information and Magic Power to the Containment Chamber.

The Virtual Persona immediately noticed.

It turned around, facing the exit of the Magic Conduit, and its eyes lit up.

It reached out to feel the trajectory of the dark Magic Power spreading throughout the room.

It began its research.

Regulus's Main Consciousness watched this scene through the observation window.

The Virtual Persona paced around the room, gesturing with its fingers in the air as if performing some kind of incantation.

Its lips moved slightly, silently chanting something, perhaps fragments of an ancient incantation revealed by Dark Enlightenment.

Occasionally it will pause, frown, and think, then continue.

All activities are recorded and analyzed in real time by the Filtration Layer.

Regulus sets the safety rules.

The Main Consciousness has the highest authority and can cut off Magic Power input, close the observation window, and adjust the Filtration Layer parameters at any time.

If necessary, the Destruction Program can be initiated.

The entire Containment Chamber, along with the Virtual Persona and all the dark Magic Power within, will be instantly compressed and annihilated.

Although it may cost some mental strength, it guarantees absolute safety.

The Virtual Persona's activity is strictly limited to the room; it cannot perceive anything outside the room, nor can it communicate directly with the Main Consciousness.

Its research findings and acquired dark knowledge must pass through Filtration Layer before they can be selectively received by the Main Consciousness.

The Filtration Layer operates based on two standards.

Firstly, the pure nature of Star Orbit Meditation automatically filters out information containing strong mental pollution and emotional distortion.

Secondly, Regulus's own understanding of Magic Power allows him to distinguish between pure knowledge and traps disguised as knowledge.

Initial setup complete.

Regulus slowly opened his eyes.

The bedroom was dimly lit, and the curtains were drawn.

He glanced at the clock on the bedside table; it was 1:17 PM.

The entire process lasted approximately three hours.

Now, he has a sustainable and secure platform for researching Dark Arts.

The Virtual Persona will gradually learn to use the knowledge derived from Dark Enlightenment, and may even simulate some Dark Arts effects.

However, the resulting mental pollution and personality distortion will be firmly confined within the Isolation Zone.

What he gained was refined knowledge, information, and data; what he lost was only a portion of his renewable intellectual capacity as a maintenance cost.

This can be considered as turning the poison sent by Voldemort into a controllable sample library and test server.

Disadvantages were turned into advantages.

Regulus got out of bed and stretched his wrists and neck, which were stiff from meditating for so long.

He walked to the wardrobe, opened the door, and took out a dark green formal robe.

The fabric is thick and the cut is well-fitting, with the Black family coat of arms subtly embroidered on the collar and cuffs.

I changed into a long robe, buttoned it up, and straightened the collar.

The boy in the mirror had clear eyes, and although his face was slightly pale from the mental exertion he had just experienced, his overall condition was stable.

He needs to talk to his father.

Stepping out of the bedroom and down the spiral staircase, the house was very quiet.

As Regulus passed by the restaurant, he glanced inside. The long table had been cleared away, and the fireplace was burning normally, as if the performance from a few hours earlier had never happened.

Upon entering the Study, Regulus raised his hand and tapped the door three times with his knuckles.

Orion's voice came from inside. "Come in."

Push the door open and go inside.

Orion sat behind his large desk, several documents spread out in front of him, but he wasn't reading them.

He held a quill pen in his hand, the tip hovering above the parchment, the ink almost dry.

"Father." Regulus walked to the desk.

Orion looked up, his gaze lingering on his face for a moment, before pointing to the high-backed chair opposite him.

"Sit."

Regulus sat down, his hands resting naturally on his knees, the hem of his robe hanging down to his ankles.

Orion put down his quill and leaned back in his chair. "How are you feeling?"

"I'm fine," Regulus nodded, his voice steady. "That Dark Enlightenment has been dealt with."

Orion didn't speak, but just looked at him with obvious concern in his eyes.

Regulus organized his thoughts.

"It is essentially a highly concentrated Dark Knowledge Entity with strong psychological manipulation and corrupting properties, which erodes those it comes into contact with by demonstrating power and instilling distorted theories."

Orion's face remained expressionless; he simply tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of the chair, signaling him to continue.

"It showed me a powerful Magic path based on pain and domination, and the visions of power that come with it."

Regulus shook his head slightly, then continued, "Yes, but the path is predetermined, and the price is abandoning oneself, completely accepting the darkness, and even merging into it."

Orion nodded slightly.

Regulus adjusted his posture slightly. "I used Legilimency, along with some mental techniques, to construct a safe, Isolation Zone within my consciousness."

Orion knew that his son had his own methods for Magic research and that his son was quite accomplished in mental Magic, but he didn't ask for details.

This is an unspoken understanding between father and son: giving each other space, respecting privacy, and focusing only on the outcome.

"I've confined its influence to that Isolation Zone, and now I can study its knowledge indirectly without polluting my soul."

Regulus concluded, "It's more like a dangerous specimen kept in a cage; I can still extract some useful information from it as research material."

Orion listened quietly, his gaze sweeping over him.

Regulus's tone remained steady, his eyes clear and calm, a stark contrast to the ecstatic young man he had been at breakfast.

As Regulus described, the initial worry in his eyes gradually disappeared, replaced by approval.

He understood his son; this calmness and problem-solving approach were Regulus's true nature.

"So," Regulus concluded, "By accepting this gift, in the short term we have gained Voldemort's initial trust in exchange for a more lenient observation period."

But in the long run, this also means he's paying more attention to me, which poses a deeper risk.

He added, "However, the initiative has not been completely lost."

Orion remained silent for a moment.

His fingers paused tapping on the armrest, he leaned forward, elbows on the edge of the desk, hands clasped in front of him.

This gesture made him seem more formal, as if he were about to discuss something important, but he started by talking about something else entirely.

"Your mother..." Orion's voice was slightly low, "... is very emotional today."

He knew Walburga's personality and persistence, and understood that this would put additional pressure on Regulus.

As a father, he couldn't change his wife's nature; he could only remind his son to be careful.

Regulus's expression remained unchanged, as if he had expected this all along.

"I understand," he replied briefly.

He knew that his mother was that kind of person; her love and her obsession were two sides of the same coin.

There's no point in getting emotionally upset about this; the key is to handle your own affairs well.

Let's leave this topic at that; everything is left unsaid.

This is another kind of tacit understanding between them.

For the parts of the family that cannot be changed, remain clear-headed, maintain appropriate distance, and preserve a semblance of harmony.