In the dark, terrifying underground chamber, amid the slick sounds of the Basilisk's writhing body, Li Wei's calm voice rang out.
"Sound and Shadow Manifestation (recording spell)."
"I am Li Wei, and I will now officially begin recording the entire process of battling the Basilisk."
"Because making eye contact with the Basilisk results in instant death, I have chosen to use sensory magic to amplify my hearing and sense of smell."
It still sounded somewhat listless, calm yet carrying a hint of detachment, just as it usually did—but Harry would swear on Merlin's underwear that he had never loved that voice more than he did now!
Just as he had thought, Professor Li Wei had not deceived them—he had released the Basilisk, but he had not intended to use it to kill anyone. He intended to kill it and eliminate the harmful effects brought about by the Chamber of Secrets!
But what exactly was he doing right now?
Harry pulled his Invisibility Cloak tighter around himself, hiding beside a massive stone pillar as he quietly watched events unfold. Though this turn of events made it seem as if he had worried for nothing along the way, it was a good thing that matters had not turned into the terrible situation he and the Lady Grey had anticipated.
"First, a physical strength test. Dragon Scale Protection."
The sounds of scales growing and fangs interlocking rang through the air, as though something hard were layering, crossing, and locking together.
Dragon Scale Protection? Harry had never heard of that spell before. He lowered his head in thought. But in the next instant, every hair on his body stood on end!
"Whoosh—!"
A sharp gust suddenly tore through the air—followed immediately by the sound of a thick body slamming heavily into a wall of