bookbashuk Chapter 434 Opening the Gates of Hell! Grindelwald, the real art student you predicted has arrived!
Chapter 434 Opening the Gates of Hell! Grindelwald, the real art student you predicted has arrived!
Chapter 434 Opening the Gates of Hell! Grindelwald, the real art student you predicted has arrived!
【roar-!!!】
A terrifying roar soared into the sky!
The cards transformed into shadows.
With a flick of his wrist, Ethan transformed his wand into a paintbrush, leaving a dark trail in mid-air as if tearing through space!
"Bang!"
The dazzling killing curse struck the crack, and as if swallowed up, it exploded into a burst of light.
Then it disappeared!
This scene immediately caused an uproar in the audience!
Everyone stood up in shock, looking at the tall figure standing in the center of the stage.
"Merlin, what did I just see? Did that person just block a Killing Curse?!"
"How is this possible! I've never heard of such magic!"
"Mr. Lamp? Is there such a person? I've never heard of him before."
Miss Rozier, the one who cast the spell, raised her eyebrows in surprise, her pupils contracting.
Immediately afterwards, his eyes darkened, revealing a fierce and ruthless glint.
"Slap, slap, slap."
A crisp clapping sound rang out from the noise.
The disturbance was quelled in just a few seconds.
"What wonderful magic—[Mr. Lamp]."
Grindelwald lowered his hand and slowly spoke.
His tone was filled with genuine admiration, as if the fatal blow he had just delivered was nothing more than a small joke.
He stared at the boy who had appeared without warning, and looked at the black crack that was surging with an ominous aura.
It was like a gate leading to hell.
Through that pure white mask that exuded an eerie aura, Grindelwald could not see the other's expression, much less his thoughts.
...like a Muggle van crashing into its predetermined fate, emerging from this dimly lit cemetery.
very dangerous.
Extremely dangerous.
Even more dangerous than the Obscurus parasites he craved!
At the same time, it must be infinitely more precious!
A look of covetousness appeared in Grindelwald's eyes, and his gaze toward Ethan wasn't directed at a person.
Rather, he was seen as an important pawn in his great cause.
"I can see that you are different, esteemed Mr. Lamp." Grindelwald opened his arms and pressed his palms down, signaling his men to put down their wands.
"I can also see that you have also suffered ruthless and unjust persecution."
Nonsense, with such a bizarre appearance and ominous magic, it would be a miracle if it were accepted by the world.
Grindelwald clenched his fists, frowned, and turned to look at the Aurors hidden in the shadows. His voice was hoarse and pained as he said, "Those rigid wizards, they cruelly torment us simply because we want to seek the truth and find a way out!"
"Haven't the harm done to us by Muggles been enough? Must we, our fellow wizards, continue to harm each other?!"
Like hot oil dripped into a raging fire, the surrounding atmosphere changed.
Passion, anger, agreement... emotions surged like wildfire as Grindelwald spoke!
The silent pressure poured down on the Auror.
This made them tense and sweat profusely.
He's lying.
Newt Scamander bit his lip and glared at Grindelwald.
"He started the conflict and launched the attack... so how come it's being blamed on the Muggles and Aurors?"
"He only told me the facts that were in my favor," her companion Rotina said in a hoarse voice, her eyes filled with tension and apprehension. "But what bothers me more is that masked man who suddenly appeared."
As a former Auror, Rotina possesses exceptionally sharp intuition.
The moment she saw the black-haired boy, alarm bells went off in her head!
It seems I've seen someone like Grindelwald... no, I should say.
He is a dark wizard who is no less powerful than Grindelwald!
Smoke billowed from Grindelwald's mouth as long guns, cannons, and massive tanks rolled over the wizards, eliciting screams of terror from them.
Grindelwald turned around and, through the blinding and massive mushroom cloud, reached out his hand to Ethan.
Ignoring the surging, dark cracks, he spoke with a seductive tone: "Join us, Mr. Lamp. Join us, the saints, and together, with our own hands, create a future that belongs only to us wizards!"
"Everything is for a greater good."
"A greater benefit!"
Miss Wenda Rozier repeated, looking as excited as if she were about to climax.
Ethan looked down at the outstretched hand.
Grindelwald's eyes were incredibly determined and proud, as if holding his hand meant that the entire wizarding world was already in his grasp.
One can imagine the plight of those suffering in darkness and confusion, as well as those self-proclaimed superior wizards.
Gellert Grindelwald was their savior and supreme leader.
For a long time.
Ethan then took action.
He didn't shake the hand, or perhaps he refused.
Instead, he looked up first and said, "I only have one question."
Grindelwald raised his hand and nodded with great patience.
"In the idyllic future you depict, is there any darkness within it?"
Upon hearing this...
Grindelwald grinned.
Judging from the strange way this guy was called, he could guess the correct answer to the question even with his toes.
So Grindelwald confidently replied, "No, my friend."
"I assure you, in a world ruled by us wizards, there will never be darkness!"
"Oh, I see..."
""
Ethan responded softly, lowered his head, and slowly raised his hand amidst Grindelwald's ever-widening smile.
"Snapped!"
Then, she slapped his hand away loudly!
"But I refuse."
Ethan met Grindelwald's stiff smile and said earnestly, "What meaning would the lamp have without darkness? Without those diligent evildoers as kindling, the lamp's light cannot continue!"
"My God! Without darkness, I don't know how I would have finished my painting 'Cooking Evil Spirits in an Iron Pot'!"
Ethan shook his head dramatically, hugging himself tightly, like a frostbitten cabbage in the field.
"Darkness and light are inherently interdependent; I never imagined you would yearn for such a terrifying and false world..."
'
"Or should I say..."
Ethan turned to look at Grindelwald, whose face was icy cold, and said lightly, "Isn't your promise itself a lie?"
"5
""
A vein bulged from Grindelwald's neck.
Miss Rozier, who was standing nearby, froze in horror upon seeing this, her face turning pale!
...Master is angry.
In the stands.
Everyone stared in disbelief at the masked boy who had uttered such outrageous words.
The originally intense and passionate emotions cooled down abruptly, as if encountering something that could not be understood by common sense.
...It doesn't seem human at all, maybe I should run away first.
Some hesitated, looking at each other.
The anthropomorphic language was like a pebble shattering glass.
The previously unbreakable atmosphere began to waver and become hesitant.
"The first time I've ever seen Grindelwald's expression like that!" Newt's eyes widened, and he grinned, "Ha! Like he'd just eaten a slug!"
cool!
"Be serious!" her companion Rotina said with disgust, her eyes grave. "I have a very strong sense of foreboding..."
Grindelwald looks like he's about to kill someone.
This is a simple description.
Because the next second, a hoarse, chilling laugh came from ahead!
"Heh, heh heh..."
'
Grindelwald slowly withdrew his hand, lowered his head, and his shoulders trembled as he laughed.
"I truly admire you, Mr. Lamp... I admire your fearless courage."
next second.
Under Ethan's innocent gaze, Grindelwald looked up.
There wasn't a trace of a smile on his face.
With murderous intent, he coldly said, "In your next life, remember to learn the art of language."
The words had barely left his mouth!
"boom!!!"
A blazing, dark blue flame, like a dragon, instantly engulfed Ethan!
His figure was completely engulfed in the sea of fire!
"Aaaaaah!"
Screams erupted one after another.
The wizards retreated in terror, and those who were close were instantly pulverized by the flames!
Only a few people made it through the sea of fire to Grindelwald's side.
"...Originally, I didn't want to be so violent. At least I should have waited until the news spread."
Grindelwald murmured, his black and white eyes reflecting the deep blue ocean.
"Unexpectedly, a small accident occurred."
"Well, even prophecies can be wrong sometimes. As long as this little mishap is cleared up, it's no big deal."
Grindelwald turned away indifferently.
He looked at the young man who had broken free from his companion's hand and was walking towards him step by step—the silent host who had endured countless pains.
Just like a wolf seeing its prey and actively walking towards it.
He slowly grinned.
He opened his arms wide and welcomed them, saying, "Welcome home, my child. You are not like that attention-seeking clown from before; you are the one who can truly overturn this dark world."
Before he could finish speaking...
Grindelwald's pupils suddenly contracted!
Suddenly, he raised his wand, its magic flashing, and in mid-air, it collided with an incoming black shadow!
Qiang Wu's strength was so great that he couldn't help but take several steps back!
"Tell me, who is the clown?"
From the raging fire, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, a terrifying figure soared into the sky!
【唳——! 】
A shrill scream, like the cry of a baby, pierced the dark air.
The huge shadow fell, and the county's dark and incomplete wings were spread out in the eyes of the crowd!
Two even colder, more sinister flames ignited from the broken eye sockets of the skull.
In his withered arm, he gripped a long, silver-white staff that resembled a judge.
Like a bird, death is mixed with new life.
This monster, which should never appear in the mundane world, appeared before everyone's eyes just like that!
Not finished yet.
【roar!】
With a rough and violent roar, a mountain-sized figure slowly emerged from the crater of fire.
Its black mane was scorched by the flames, revealing chunks of flesh and blood.
However, it seemed to feel no pain, which only fueled its ferocity.
The three enormous heads swayed and roared!
Saliva dripped from three mouths, and six small, orange-yellow eyes stared at Grindelwald cruelly and thirstily!
Without a doubt, it will be possible as long as its master gives the order.
It will then tear everything in its sight to shreds!
Not only that.
Dragon claws covered in hard, black scales; twisting, writhing sucker tentacles; a giant deer head grinning and laughing...
It was as if the gates of hell had been opened.
One after another, blasphemous and evil creations emerged from the fiery black crack that stretched across the sky!
It's simply a picture of hell!
"Th-that's a magical creature too...?"
.?
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Former Aurora Rodina said tremblingly, her legs, which had wanted to step forward to help, were somehow frozen in place, unable to move.
There was no response for a long time.
She turned her head to look.
The answer was in Newt's face.
...Unless, of course, we are already dead and in the underworld.
Newt swallowed hard and finally spoke.
As the breeder and protector of magical creatures, he could tell at a glance that those monsters were creations of magic.
To be precise, it is a creation made of pigments.
Upon closer inspection, one could see that the lifelike fur had an unnatural sheen.
Even the blending of colors reveals Zaiwei's brushstrokes.
If Newt hadn't been in contact with magical creatures for so many years, he wouldn't have been able to observe them so closely.
but..
Painted with pigments?
Is this really possible?
Newt swallowed hard, looked at the figure in the raging maw, and gripped his wand tightly.
Pray in your heart:
Merlin, please protect us! Don't let "Mr. Lamp" become their enemy's spy!
Ideally, we shouldn't get involved at all!
Newt: "We have to turn Mr. Lamp's affair into Professor Dumbledore's!"
"Yes." Rotina nodded and said in a deep voice, "First, we have to get out of here alive."
In a dark blue sea of fire.
"Tap, tap, tap."
A faint sound rises from the clamor of the world.
The flames lunged forward menacingly, only to be teased by the newcomer like a harmless pet, swirling between his fingers and being casually played with.
"call!"
A pair of gleaming leather boots stepped out of the crater and appeared before the saints.
Wearing a pure white mask, Ethan lifted the brim of his hat towards them and praised, "Very good technique, Mr. Grindelwald, you've really loosened up my muscles."
"you!"
Miss Rozier's eyes widened in fury, and she raised her wand to attack!
But her master blocked the attack with a swift movement, leaving her stiff and biting her red lips in frustration.
He stared intently at Ethan, wishing he could tear him apart and devour him whole!
"Incredible... What incredible power! Mr. Lamp!!"
Grindelwald said in a trembling voice, his eyes wide open, a hint of trembling fanaticism emerging!
Facing Ethan standing in the fire, I even felt as if I were facing a creature from another dimension!
Among Pang Wu's monsters, the "petite" boy is the most terrifying of them all!
Only a more terrifying monster can control another monster!
Even if an ordinary wizard were to take control of them, their magic would be drained within a few breaths, and they would die from exhaustion!
"A higher level of life... So that's how it is. You are no longer one of us mere mortals... It turns out there are even higher beings above wizards!"
Grindelwald murmured, staring intently at Ethan.
He looked up at the enormous creatures surrounding him.
Like believers gazing up at a descending deity.
Even Wenda Rozier, his most loyal subordinate, stepped forward with concern to ask seven questions, only to be impatiently shoved aside.
...a better world?
That was merely a pretext for his rule; he wanted to create a world where only wizards existed, because he himself was a wizard, not a magistrate.
The top of the world is nothing but the dream of foolish mortals.
Now, Grindelwald sees another possibility.
— "Promotion".
The vast majority of people crave power and authority.
And he was even more so.
【roar!】
The three-headed dog's restless growls shattered Grindelwald's reverie.
The saints trembled with fear as they stared in terror at the six bloodthirsty eyes that resembled those of Lan Fu.
...It didn't say that joining the Saints meant becoming enemies of the King of Hell!
Is it possible to back out now?!
Now, they dare not touch the fire.
Because it's unknown whether they can still pass the test of loyalty at this point.
"Sh-sh"
Ethan patiently reached out to soothe her, saying gently, "We need to wait a bit and be a humble and well-mannered dog."
The saints' eyes lit up!
Is it possible to reconcile?
Ethan: "We should wait until the other person finishes explaining his last words before we eat."
saint:""
One of the clams stopped abruptly, roaring angrily, "You, you bastard, are you playing us—uh!"
A blinding green light suddenly struck that thin chest!
He was sent flying, his wand falling to the side, his head drooping limply.
His eyes were wide open, filled with deep fear and confusion.
He died without understanding why.
...noisy.
Grindelwald slowly put away his wand and, under the astonished gazes of the saints, looked intently at Ethan.
His eyes shone brightly, and he said in a hoarse voice, "Am I worthy to know your name, esteemed Mr. Lamp?"
He wanted to one day follow in the footsteps of this great man!
【Ding! 】
Congratulations! You have successfully lit a new lamp in the mind!
[Related: Gellert Grindelwald, the Dark Lord!]
Ethan: ?
He gazed at Dumbledore's old flame, a bright light flashing in his mind, and fell into deep thought.
...Dumbledore, I didn't do anything.
You won't blame me, will you?