As Charle's inner whisper faded, Deep Blue began its deduction of Occlumency.
Wave after wave of knowledge flooded into Charle's mind, bringing a look of understanding to his eyes.
Occlumency was less a form of magic than an application of mental strength and will.
It required neither a Wand nor an incantation, only a powerful mind and will, along with the ability to command one's own mental strength.
In a sense, Occlumency was not exclusive to wizards.
Monks, ascetics, meditation practitioners among Muggles, and even Muggles with exceptionally firm wills and clearly defined goals could possibly master Occlumency, either deliberately or inadvertently.
Some schools called the state of entering Occlumency meditation, while others called it a clear mirror. The names varied wildly, but the effects were more or less the same as a wizard's Occlumency.
It was simply far more difficult for them to master it compared to the already highly refined methods wizards had for training Occlumency.
Once one entered this state, stray thoughts vanished from the mind, allowing the spirit to become more focused and concentrated. It was exceptionally effective for study and research.
For that reason, among wizards, alchemists and potion masters regarded Occlumency as an almost indispensable skill.
Not only did it prevent Legilimency from prying their exclusive formulas from their minds, but the state of Occlumency also kept them from being troubled by distracting thoughts when they most needed to concentrate.
Now, as Deep Blue deduced Occlumency, Charle gradually came to appreciate the wonders of this ancient art, which both Dumbledore and Snape had praised so highly.
He felt countless scattered thoughts and associations in his mind gradually fading away.
A clear, transparent sensation surfaced within him, and his mind and will were becoming more focused than ever before.
An instinctive joy welled up in