HP: Embrace the Darkness

"Not a threat."

Artes slowly took out Ravenclaw's diadem. Although Voldemort no longer existed on it, Lucius still felt something strange as someone who had been in close contact with the diary.

"Did you see this crown? It is the same as that diary. Your guess is correct."

As soon as Asseth finished speaking, Lucius's disbelieving voice sounded.

"Is he crazy? How dare he... do this."

Aces sneered, "He has nothing to fear, but now? Have you changed your mind?"

Lucius's face was uncertain, and his hesitant eyes lingered on the Ravenclaw diadem.

"You know, he's good at Legilimency, and no one can hide from him."

Lucius frowned and lowered his head, missing the pride in Asseth's eyes.

It is true that no one can hide himself from Voldemort, except his Sif.

Business was important. Asseth put away the pride in his eyes and comforted him gently, "You don't have to worry about this. Since I dare to bring it up, I will naturally find a way to help you."

Lucius was still hesitant and did not give a reply. After a moment of silence, he raised his head and said, "Speak clearly and tell me what you can convince me about."

Aces knew that Lucius's words meant that his attitude had shifted.

Now just a little push away.

"I can beat him, and I can also deal with the Dark Mark."

Aces twisted his fingers lightly, and stroked the ring with his fingertips, one after another, and his tone gradually became bewitching.

"I have enough power to protect Draco. He will not be harmed at all by my side and can grow up slowly. He does not have to face evil and violent masters like you who don't know when they will hurt him."

"And all this—"

Aces raised his voice slightly.

"It only requires a little sacrifice from you, and I can guarantee that you will survive."

"I don't deny that there is an element of exploitation, but I think you should understand that mutual exploitation is inevitable for those of us."

Lucius was silent for a long time.

"In that case, why not kill him?"

"Kill him?" With a gentle smile on his lips, Asseth picked up the teacup with his right hand, without drinking, just looking down at it.

With a slight shake, ripples spread out.

"Because I haven't found all of his Horcruxes yet, and I won't be able to kill him in a short time."

"Besides, why should I kill him? You must know that he is a very useful tool."

The gentle peach blossom eyes were slightly narrowed, and the dark eyes reflected the turmoil in the teacup, exuding a little fierceness.

The flame of ambition was burning wildly inside, and the young male tiger opened his gentle smile and showed his ferocious claws towards the man in front of him.

"Lucius, don't you understand? I who step on him will be a more savior than a savior. With his help, the interests of the British wizarding world will be re-divided."

"This - is the way to maximize profits."

A real gamble.

Lucius's eyes were fixed on Asseth, and his palms were sweating unconsciously due to the fluctuation of emotions, which was stained on the cane, and his fingertips were rubbing along the lines.

The mind is constantly weighing the pros and cons crazily.

Aces said nothing, leaving Lucius time to think.

But he knew Lucius would definitely agree.

As long as his strength is verified.

The snake-headed cane was clenched and unclenched by Lucius, and suddenly he pulled out the wand inside.

"Heart-breaking and bone-cutting!"

A violent light rushed towards Asseth.

Asseth raised his eyelids slightly, magic power flowed silently, and the huge magic pressure filled the entire room without any reservation.

"Boom-"

Except for the teacup held in Asseth's hand, all the fragile items in the room exploded.

That ray of light is no exception.

Lucius groaned and staggered back.

The wrist holding the wand was hit by the impact. He couldn't hold it for a moment, and the wand flew away in an arc in mid-air.

Halfway through the flight, the wand suddenly turned around and flew towards Asseth.

Finally floated in front of Asseth.

"Have you tried it?" Artes put down the tea cup and took Lucius's wand.

Lucius' eyes were complicated and relieved, "How should we protect ourselves?"

Sure enough, talking to smart people is comforting. Asseth put a smile on his face again and handed the wand in his hand to Lucius.

"I will teach you a new Occlumency technique. This Occlumency technique has been improved by me. If nothing else, it can stop his Legilimency."

Assei paused and then said: "In addition, you already know his details. This Occlumency must be mastered before next year."

Lucius' hand that just took the wand trembled, "You mean...next year?"

"Yes, it's what you think." Asses confirmed Lucius's idea.

Lucius took a deep breath, folded his cane with both hands, and forced himself to calm down.

"What about Draco? Doesn't Draco need to learn?"

Aces shook his head, "Draco doesn't need to be in such a hurry. He doesn't need to listen to other people's words. He also has the tools I prepared for him to protect his memory. Just take your time."

Knowing that Draco would be taken out of this whirlpool, Lucius's face that had been serious for so long finally couldn't help but smile a little.

Compared to him and Narcissa, Draco was still too immature, so it was best not to get involved.

Thinking of this, Lucius glanced at Asseth who was drinking tea opposite him. He still had a low opinion of Asseth at the beginning. You must know that not just anyone can mess up the entire British wizarding world like this at such a young age.

Lucius didn't understand before that the turmoil hidden deep in the wizarding world was caused by whose hands and feet, but now he understood that it was most likely the hands and feet of Asseth.

So the benefits involved... forget it.

"I have no problem." Lucius suppressed the thought of discussing profit distribution and said to Asseth.

Artes was not surprised by this. He looked at Nina who was confused and said, "Nina, come here and be a witness for us."

Nina stepped forward confusedly, "Master? Nina will be a witness?"

Aces nodded, took out his wand from his sleeve and handed it over, shaking it, motioning for Nina to take it.

Lucius hesitated to speak and looked at Ass's movements, as if he was worried about something and didn't say anything.

"Don't worry, Nina won't betray me."

As if he guessed what Lucius was thinking, Asses reassured him that Nina was not Dobby and would not betray him.

Nina nodded cooperatively, she would never betray her young master.

Under Nina's witness, the red light shrouded, seeped out of the window through various gaps, and was stopped by an inexplicable force.

The wind was howling outside the window, whirling with the snow, and hitting the glass with a violent sound.

Soon, three red thread-like traces appeared on their hands and slowly disappeared.

"It's a pleasure to work with you, Master Malfoy."

"It's a pleasure to work with you, Master Cavendish."