Incubation Tank

Seeing Skylar's uncertain expression, Sha'erfu asked, "Master, what have you thought of?"

Skylar shook his head and said, "It's just a preliminary idea, but if my idea is true, then we may very well be about to uncover a tremendous secret today."

After saying that, Skylar walked to the long table and began to fiddle with the alchemical tools and instruments on it. Although these tools looked old, they were still usable and seemed to be of very good quality, made by a master craftsman.

Skylar also had his own set of alchemical equipment, which he purchased at great expense from the Nott Family and Burke Family. After comparing them, Skylar felt that his own set was of better quality.

However, these tools could be packed up and taken away, and given to Morrie and Cho Chang. The Dragon Soul Team was just missing a set of alchemical tools, since a complete set of alchemical tools was not cheap. This free set was perfect for them to practice with, and this way, Skylar could also let them begin their research into alchemy.

"Sha'erfu, pack up all those bottles and jars, and all this equipment and take them with you," Sarf said impatiently before Skylar could finish speaking. She used Summoning Charm to put the items one by one into a spatial bag she had brought, while Skylar walked straight to the execution platform in the middle.

[Sample of "active storage solution" obtained!]

Get a set of "Secondhand Gold Trading Tools"!

Skylar first carefully examined the execution platform. It was an old-fashioned execution platform with a wooden bed board supported by a metal frame at an angle, allowing the prisoner to lie diagonally on it. There were tough black Dragon Hide straps at the four corners of the bed board to fix the prisoner's limbs.

This must be the operating table that the House of Selwyn used to dissect House Elf.

Skylar couldn't discern any other secrets hidden within the execution platform, so he made a bold conjecture—he lay down on it.

The iron bed behind him felt cool to the touch. Skylar gently closed his eyes and relaxed. After about a dozen breaths, a warm sensation came from behind him. Skylar felt an invisible pull from behind, and suddenly his whole body turned into a vortex and disappeared.

Yes, I guessed right.

This execution platform is a time-delayed Portkey; touching it doesn't teleport you immediately, but rather requires you to lie on it for a period of time before teleportation occurs. Moreover, according to Skylar's speculation, this execution platform should have the function of identifying wizards. If the person lying on it is not a wizard but House Elf, not only will they not be teleported, but the Dragon Hide bindings will also come to life and bind the target's limbs.

At this moment, Skylar appeared in another Chamber of Secrets, which was much smaller than the previous one. In the center stood a striking large glass cylinder, and there was nothing else there.

This glass cylinder extends directly from the floor to the ceiling, standing a full three meters tall. The thick glass gives it a very sturdy appearance, and it is firmly secured by heavy metal frames on both the top and bottom.

The glass surface gleamed with a cold light, occasionally reflecting eerie rays. The container was filled with a viscous, pale green liquid, and floating in the center was a humanoid object about the same height as a normal person. Judging from its large, bat-like ears, pointed nose, and long, thin fingers, it was likely... House Elf?

Or rather, it is a special experimental subject of House Elf that has been artificially modified.

The test subject was suspended in the liquid with its eyes tightly closed, as if sealed in a state of frozen time. Through the glass, one could see that its skin was covered with irregular, tumor-like protrusions and large, irregular black spots, making it look extremely terrifying and unnatural.

The only certainty is that the test subject is still alive; bubbles occasionally escape from its mouth, making a "gurgling" sound, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

Skylar, wand in hand, carefully illuminated the area ahead with a glowing Lumos, meticulously examining the cylindrical liquid tank. Finally, he found a rune at the bottom of one of the tanks—

Berkana, meaning "to nurture".

With a solemn expression, Skylar gently stroked the rune that had been inscribed using a special alchemical technique.

If he's not mistaken, aside from the Hogwarts lineage descended from the great Huo Keqi, the experimental subject in the liquid tank is the source of all modern House Elf —their "mother," or rather, the mother that conceived them.

Once the rune is activated with enough magic, the test subject will be replicated using some kind of Dark Arts similar to Muggle cloning technology, creating a clone, or even two, three, or more Splinching.

Then, the House of Selwyn, through a private deal with the Ministry of Magic, "sold" the House Elf they produced to the Ministry of Magic, and then distributed them to other Pure-blood families through the House-Elf Relocation Office.

This perfectly explains where the House of Selwyn's astonishing wealth comes from, and why the House of Selwyn has such a significant influence over the Ministry of Magic, yet remains forever shrouded in mystery.

Because neither the House of Selwyn nor the Ministry of Magic would want the public to know about such inhumane experimental practices.

Skylar let out a long sigh of relief. He had finally solved one of the deepest mysteries of the magical world—the mystery of the reproduction of House Elf —but he felt no joy at all.

House Elf, as intelligent species, possess unique racial talents in various household magics such as cooking, weaving, sewing, cleaning, and stacking, due to their innocent and unrestrained nature and nimble hands. Just like Centaur's astrological talents and Goblin's blacksmithing talents, they could have made greater contributions to the magical world. However, due to the selfish desires of some wizards, they attempted to enslave them and seize their racial talents as their own property.

Frankly, the House of Selwyn possesses such a terrifying technology that can mass-produce House Elf, yet they only use it for the slave trade; their vision is truly too narrow.

If the House of Selwyn were to utilize this technology and overcome the constraints imposed by House Elf' awe of other wizards, they could create a powerful and loyal magical army. If their ambitions were great enough, they could become figures like the Dark Lord, dominating the world, or at the very least, becoming powerful rulers who would make the Ministry of Magic defer to them.

Although Skylar had considered this possibility, he had no intention of doing so. He still firmly adhered to his own bottom line, even though he already possessed the ability to make all the Sprite obey him unconditionally.

Regardless, the trip's gains still exceeded his expectations.

Finding this magical liquid that can keep living organisms and their organs alive, and even if the Sleeping Dragon Society successfully develops a technique for extracting cell tissue in the future, the House of Selwyn's technology will open the door to a new world of magical research, expanding infinite new possibilities.

Furthermore, the "maternal cloning technology" involved in this cylindrical liquid tank is, in Skylar's view, also a groundbreaking research achievement.

This technology could be applied to non-intelligent beings to create a large number of Fantastic Beasts and plants, solving not only the problem of collecting Potions and alchemical materials, but also potentially allowing these plants and animals to be used directly in combat.

Skylar knew that things wouldn't be that easy. The technology suitable for artificially breeding House Elf might not be directly applicable to other creatures, but it could still serve as a reference for research. At least the Sleeping Dragon Society already had a target to strive for.

This Chamber of Secrets is likely a hidden space similar to the Scamander suitcase, accessible only through the execution platform. In other words, once you leave and take the execution platform with you, the Chamber of Secrets will belong to you, including the experimental subjects and Chamber of Secrets tanks inside.

As for how to leave this place, that's no problem for Skylar, who is familiar with spatial magic.

Skylar extinguished the Lumos on his wand, his eyes transforming into Snake Eyes flashing red light. He unleashed his full Magic Eye, and in Skylar's eyes, a barely perceptible spatial fold appeared on one of the walls of the Chamber of Secrets. Then he charged straight at it!

Just like his experience passing through King's Cross Station, Skylar returned to the Chamber of Secrets he had just been in, still lying on the execution platform with his eyes closed, as if he had just taken a nap on it.

"We should go back!" Skylar glanced at Winky, who had already woken up, and Sarf, who was fully prepared, and stood up from the execution platform. "In the end, only—let's take this execution platform with us!"

[Obtained the "Old-fashioned Dissection Execution Table"!]

[Obtained "House Elf Mother"!]

Obtained the "Magical Creatures Incubation Tank"!