"Oh? You know what that is?" Dumbledore's eyes flashed with intense curiosity.
But the curiosity in his eyes vanished in an instant, and his tone immediately turned cautious. "Wizet, is this a secret that can be shared?"
Both Dumbledore and Selina Pendragon had given Wizet similar warnings before.
The enemies he faced were true seers, possessing a magical talent known as the "Eye of Heaven."
Against such enemies, the Reverse-Vision Method was a technique he absolutely had to master and become proficient in.
Hearing Dumbledore's reminder, Wizet gently shook his head. "It's not really a secret, just a very obscure little story."
"However, I think this story has considerable value as a reference... and the version I'm about to tell is one I've already processed and understood in my own way."
"My hobby has never changed—I've always been keen on hearing all kinds of stories." Dumbledore interlaced his fingers, looking thoroughly intrigued. "Then please, tell me this story!"
"This story is very simple. It is about flame and rock," Wizet said. "The flame wanted to change, while the rock refused change, and so they began to fight one another."
"The outcome was exceptionally brutal. The flame turned to ash, while only a single piece of rock remained. To prevent the ashes from reigniting, that surviving piece of rock began systematically collecting them."
"However, the rock was weak by then as well. It had no choice but to slow its collection, falling into stagnation, whether willingly or unwillingly, over long stretches of time in order to recover itself."
"While the rock lay stagnant, the ashes truly did burn again, becoming countless little flames. Though these flames could not gather into one great blaze, they brought warmth and light."
"Warmth and light were what those departed flames had pursued and longed for—and