Two More Servants

"This thing is the legendary Evil Spirit Battle Chess that can withstand an army of ten thousand?" Skylar could no longer remain calm and exclaimed.

Skylar, who had a considerable understanding of wizarding history, was naturally familiar with the name of this chess set.

In the Middle Ages, the Evil Spirit Battle Chess was a notorious and deadly weapon, whose fame rivaled that of the Deathly Hallows, the Ghost Ship, and the Philosopher's Stone.

However, many wizards fell silent at the mention of this weapon, for this war game had committed countless killings in many wars of that era, and its horror had long been ingrained in people's minds.

It's unbelievable that the House of Avery strength is only in the middle to upper range, would have such a treasure; Skylar almost misjudged them.

Skylar used spatial teleportation magic to bring the entire chess set to his eyes, where it floated in mid-air. There were thirty-two pieces in total, which looked like bone carvings, yet had a translucent color, making it impossible for Skylar to judge the texture of the pieces for the time being.

Thirty-two chess pieces of various shapes floated in front of Skylar, showing no unusual behavior, yet instilling in Skylar an inexplicable and extremely ominous feeling. Clearly, at Skylar's level of magical cultivation, one would be like the all-knowing Dumbledore in the original story, able to perceive many things that ordinary wizards could not.

There was something about this piece that made Skylar uncomfortable, like the vengeful spirit he had summoned at Little Hangleton Cemetery. It had a chilling aura of resentment, and its tentacles were like blocks of ice. Clearly, it was not something righteous.

"You 'Corban, do you know anything about this thing?" Skylar asked softly.

"These items are carved from the Dragon Fangs of ancient dragons that are now extinct. Once released with the correct incantation, the pieces can transform into Dragon Tooth Warriors, each possessing unparalleled bravery. Thirty-two warriors linked together can even rival an entire legion," Corban explained.

Daphne, standing to the side, frowned slightly and said, "It can't be that simple, can it? Such a powerful weapon can't be used without a price."

"Yes," Morrie agreed with Daphne's assessment. "If this chessboard is truly as magical as you say, how could the House of Avery have been so easily destroyed by you? Why didn't they use this treasure from the beginning to defend against your attacks?"

Before anyone could raise a question, Skylar's hand swept over the chess pieces, and wisps of black smoke rose up. Moreover, it wasn't ordinary smoke; the smoke seemed to be a living, alien thing, actually taking on shapes and lunging at Skylar with bared teeth and claws.

The figures rushing towards us were extremely ferocious and grotesque, some resembling evil ghosts and vengeful spirits, some like extremely vicious beasts, and some even like monsters that were a mixture of humans and animals. They were ugly and terrifying, and when they rushed over, they caused a bloody gust of wind, making the situation quite horrifying.

Skylar's expression remained unchanged as he uttered a soft "Get lost!" An even more violent aura spread from behind him, and the four golden pythons with one horn on the True Dragon Throne emitted terrifying hissing sounds.

The black smoke, as if encountering a natural enemy, instantly vanished into a gentle breeze.

"If I'm not mistaken," Skylar began, "This is actually the work of necromancy, a branch of alchemy. Each piece is imbued with a vengeful spirit or evil spirit using special techniques—some are wizards, some are Muggle, and some are even wild beasts..."

Corban nodded and said, "What the master said is absolutely correct. The identity of the chess piece's creator is unknown, but he was definitely a ruthless dark wizard. I heard that he had many enemies and foes. Every time he killed them, he would imprison their souls and refine them into this set of chess pieces. He also used their resentment to enhance the power of this war game. This method is not only insidious, but also very difficult. If you are not careful, you will suffer a backlash from the vengeful spirits."

"So," a shrewd glint flashed in Skylar's eyes, and a smile played on his lips, "I think I understand why the House of Avery, despite facing imminent annihilation, has been so reluctant to use this item."

Ignoring the astonished looks of the crowd, Skylar continued, "Since this item was forged in an extremely dangerous manner, I can easily imagine the scene after the war chess piece is unsealed— Corban, you obtained the incantation to break the seal from the House of Avery, right?"

"Yes, Master, the spells on all thirty-two chess pieces are now in our hands," Corban said respectfully.

"So," Skylar said with a playful look, "Have you obtained another set of spells to retrieve and reseal them?"

"Ah, this..."

Skylar didn't seem to care. He smiled and said, "That's the reason. I think this thing is most likely uncontrollable. Once it's released and successfully eliminates the enemy, what will these evil creatures do after losing their mission? Won't they just start turning against their master?"

"After all, when the House of Avery was suddenly betrayed by you, they didn't immediately think that you came with the intention of eliminating them completely. They probably thought they could exchange their lives for some benefits afterward. By the time they realized that things were not developing as they expected, they tried to use this weapon to achieve mutual destruction, but it was already too late," Skylar concluded.

"Then, Master, this thing is so dangerous, should we destroy it?" Corban asked cautiously.

"If it were you, would you do it?" Skylar asked with a smile.

"Of course not," Corban laughed, a particularly sinister laugh. "This thing might not be useful in direct combat, but it's the perfect tool for disrupting the situation and creating chaos."

"That's right." Skylar carefully put the Evil Spirit Battle Chess and its corresponding spell into his pocket, and said this.

[Obtain "Evil Spirit Battle Chess"!]

Then, Corban presented the family scrolls he had looted from the House of Avery's Chamber of Secrets. Some of them contained the Avery family's secret magic. Skylar glanced at them and thought the magic was insignificant in Skylar current view. However, he thought they could be given as a reward to any outstanding young wizards in the Sleeping Dragon Society who had made great contributions.

Another part of the files consisted of various ancient secrets and precious historical documents collected by successive heads of the Avery family. The vast majority of these documents were about the lives and deeds of famous black wizards who had appeared on the Europe continent and made a name for themselves.

This is indeed quite useful information. While the lives of these dark wizards won't directly improve Skylar's strength, they will inspire him in his Skylar and perspective on magic.

[Obtain "Avery's Family Magic"!]

[Acquired "Historical Documents on the Lives of Famous Europe Black Wizards"!]

Next, Skylar made a master-servant pact with Claude Fawley and Squall Slughorn, making them formally swear allegiance to Skylar and Skylar his ranks.

[Claude Fawley, the "Servant," has been acquired!]

[Acquired "Servant" Squall Slughorn!]

"You two don't need to stay here with me. I have a more important task for you—"

"After you leave here, return to your respective families and strive to gain more power and status, increasing your influence and voice within your families. If you need any resources or money, just let Corban know, and I will be your backing and fully support you so that you can reach the highest positions possible," Skylar said.

"In exchange, I need you to become the Sleeping Dragon Society's eyes and ears among the Fawley Family and Slughorn Family, providing us with confidential intelligence on both families, and doing your utmost to influence their decision-making in a way that benefits the Sleeping Dragon Society."

"Yes, we understand. We will certainly not fail in our mission," the two replied in unison.

A red glint flashed in Skylar's eyes as he coldly said, "When the time is right, we can even try to seize power through a coup, allowing you two illegitimate sons to sit in the Patriarchal position, a position you never even dared to dream of before..."

The two felt a surge of heat in their chests, a fire of ambition ignited within them, and they excitedly shouted, "Thank you, Master! We are willing to go through fire and water for our great Master, even unto death!"