Chapter 468: The Anti-C Wave and Li Nanyu's Gift
"Observe?"
Hearing Peter's voice, Harry suddenly found him a little less hateful. Peter had asked the very question on his mind.
"Yes, Wormtail..." Voldemort's voice was slick and oily, like a snake's hiss. "Not everyone is as loyal as you."
"I have been away too long. Perhaps they have forgotten who their master is."
"You mean... someone has betrayed you, Master?" Peter sounded surprised, as though he thought that impossible.
"No..." Voldemort's voice was calm. "Perhaps they simply do not wish to see my return. And..."
"And what? Harry Potter?" Peter asked fearfully.
"Harry Potter?" Voldemort suddenly laughed. "Not just him, Wormtail. You should understand that Vaughan Weasley deserves just as much attention. Dumbledore has found me a worthy opponent."
"And, of course, DeSantis..."
"Before we act, we must at least distinguish our friends from our enemies. Wormtail, can I trust you?"
Harry saw Peter bow even lower, his whole body trembling uncontrollably. His voice grew timid. "O-of course! Master, Wormtail is your most loyal servant!"
"Are you?"
Voldemort's voice seemed to contain boundless magic. It shattered Peter's defenses, terrifying him so badly that he prostrated himself on the floor.
As Peter dropped to the floor, his back no longer blocked Harry's view, allowing him to see the room clearly.
Flames danced in the fireplace. The room was empty; apart from Peter, Harry could see no one.
Just then, the back of Peter's head suddenly began to writhe, vaguely forming a grotesque, twisted face.
The next moment, Harry's gaze met a pair of narrow, scarlet eyes, and everything around him was instantly swallowed by darkness.
"Ah!"
With a short, frightened cry, Harry snapped his eyes open and gasped for breath.
He swallowed and looked around, discovering that he was back in