Maxwell's Gate

"You want to know?" Kane said, taking the Rebirth Amulet from around his neck and handing it to Dumbledore. "I don't know whether you can use it, but if you can, you'll know once you put it on."

Dumbledore did not even touch it. With a flick of his wand, the Rebirth Amulet flew back onto Kane's neck.

"Don't do that, Kane. You're scaring me."

"You? Scared?" Kane frowned, somewhat unable to understand what Dumbledore meant.

"If this thing truly works on me, then perhaps it could work on others as well. You know, a powerful and intelligent wizard like me cannot have a life that always goes smoothly. Perhaps there is someone I would want to bring back too."

Dumbledore gave a bitter smile. "So, to keep myself from doing something I might regret, it's best to stop it at the source. For example, by refusing to touch your necklace."

"You're really... great." Kane raised a brow. It was worth mentioning that Dumbledore was the clearest-headed person he had ever met, without question.

Dumbledore nodded. "So it's best not to wave something that could draw Death's attention around in front of me. Consider it a favor. Now then, is there anything else?"

"I'm planning to go to that stage you built for Harry. Mm, to make some preparations in advance. After all, I'm not good at leaving my life and fortune in someone else's hands. I came to let you know." Kane raised a brow.

"Only right."

After Kane left the headmaster's office, one of the portraits behind Dumbledore clicked his tongue.

"Poor Dumbledore. Perhaps you could discuss it with that young wizard. The Philosopher's Stone merely prolongs life; it cannot draw Death's gaze. But that necklace can... Perhaps you could be a little selfish. Compared to your contributions,