Chapter 2: The First Dark Lord of the Decadence
Malfoy and Avery left.
Voldemort stood alone in the stone house, his red eyes squinting at the skull.
The door was opened again, and in walked a wizard, who fell humbly to his knees.
Voldemort turned his back to him and whispered:
"Gray, I'm really sad to learn of the death of your father, Evan Rozier."
Evan Rozier was a Death Eater who had followed Voldemort in the early days, and after his accident, Evan was also killed by the Aurors.
The son inherits the father's business...... Now that Evan is dead, Voldemort re-recruits his son, Gray Rozier.
"My father will not regret it until he dies." Gray said feverishly. "I will be loyal to my master in his place."
"Good, good." Voldemort's lipsless mouth twisted into a smile.
"As I recall, your family once swore allegiance to the original Dark Lord Grindelwald."
In fact, not only the Rozier family, but also many pure-blood families, have joined Grindelwald's Witch Party.
But the Rozier family is special, Vader Rozier is Grindelwald's right-hand man, a veritable number two in the Witch Party.
In fact, until Grindelwald was imprisoned in Newmongard, the family spared no effort to help.
Gray thought that Voldemort wanted to settle accounts after the fall, so he hurriedly explained: "Master, that was half a century ago......
"I know, it doesn't matter." Voldemort raised a large, pale hand and gently lifted Gray up.
"Grindelwald is a complete loser! Shame on the Dark Lord!
You, the Rozier family, have chosen me, of course, on the right path. ”
He patted Rozier on the shoulder and whispered, "I need you to do something." ”
"What's the matter, master?" Gray asked.
The firelight reflected in Voldemort's eyes, reflecting a strange light, and he said slowly:
"I'm going to Newmondgaard and release Grindelwald."
Due to Stark's sudden rise, coupled with Dumbledore...... Voldemort felt like he was going to have to find help.
Dumbledore was indeed old, but Stark was only sixteen. The battle that night had already proved his formidable strength.
I have to find outside help.
Then if you look around, the only person who is qualified to join forces with him is Grindelwald, the former Dark Lord.
Although Voldemort doesn't look down on this old-timer, he is the Dark Lord of the previous generation after all.
When he was young, he was at the peak of his life.
But after being locked up for decades, it is estimated that he is half useless if he does not die.
Voldemort didn't expect Grindelwald to do much, but as long as he could help him contain one.
"You tell Grindelwald that I am willing to take Berlin, Germany as the boundary with him, with him to the east and my territory to the west."
Voldemort said softly.
"Yes, I see, master." Gray nodded.
Voldemort walked over to the table and picked up the skull.
Worst enemy...... It's always Dumbledore and Stark.
After these two people are resolved, Voldemort believes that it will not be easy to clean up an outdated Dark Lord.
He picked up the skull and played with it lightly in his hand, as if stroking his lover.
The International Council of Wizards will also be held in Austria, just in time for Dumbledore and Stark to find something to do.
It's better to be able to drag two people there.
"Let's go, let's get out." Voldemort was the first to leave, the runey snake gliding slowly behind him.
That's all for secret missions, the rest are not too classified, and there is no need to be so careful.
Walking into the conference room, there was already a large table in the room.
The candlelight was faint, and a pale moon poured down from the wide celestial window of the dome, illuminating the room.
Voldemort took the skull and sat down on the throne.
All Death Eaters are done in order of rank.
"Gray, sit here." Voldemort gestured to the seat to his right, and Malfoy reluctantly shifted his seat.
Death Eaters were also hierarchical. There were many Death Eaters who did not deserve to attend this meeting.
And these cores of them are also particular about their seats...... It has to do with the intimacy of the family and ability of the Dark Lord.
Wizards who were usually closer to Voldemort sat near him.
Apparently, this new Death Eater, named Gray, has won the favor of his master.
I don't know, I'll have to stay overnight.
It's crazy with jealousy.
As for Malfoy...... That must have been slightly alienated, otherwise why was he sent to the middle?
Then you must take the opportunity to step on it and fall into the well...... The traditional infighting art is able.
"Noether, what did Gringotts say?" Voldemort looked at a hunchbacked wizard.
"Master, those goblins speak very vaguely, I don't think they will stand with us, the last wizarding war ......"
"In the last wizarding war, we killed many of their companions, and they didn't support either side in the end!" Voldemort scoffed.
"This group of spineless things, it seems that the goblin war, has exhausted all their courage."
"But......" Voldemort smiled. Tell the elves that I can give them better chips, as long as they are on our side. ”
"A lot of gold?" Nott probed.
"It's not gold." Voldemort said disdainfully: "It is the freedom that wizards have refused to give them for centuries, and they will not be able to resist the temptation." ”
There was silence on the table.
"Don't be afraid, only defeat Dumbledore, and it will be a breeze to clean them up." Voldemort said in a hoarse voice:
"When the time comes, I'll take back ownership of Gringotts."
"Yes, I see, master."
Voldemort looked at the corner of the table again, and he asked in a loud voice:
"Carlo, I heard that you have a good relationship with Igor Karkarov?"
"Master, who do you listen to! It's simply impossible! Amicus Kahlo looked up in defense.
"That traitor, I can't wait to chop off his dog's head with a knife!"
"yes, we don't know Karkaroff at all." Amicus's sister, Alexto, chimed in.
"Don't lie to me, great Dark Lord, knows everything......" Voldemort sneered, "I heard that your family has children who go to school in Durmstrang.
This year, I also followed Karkaroff and participated in the Triwizard Tournament......"
"That's adopted!" Amicus hurriedly explained, "Not biological! ”
"Yes, master." Alecto said loudly: "Actually, Malfoy and Karkaroff have a good relationship.
I've heard that he's going to send his son Draco to Durmstrang through Karkaroff. ”
Grass! (a tactic)
Malfoy looked at the two with resentment.
First Avery and then the Caro siblings...... Speak ill of me Malfoy.
Recruit whoever messes with whom!
Voldemort did not reproach the Caro siblings, nor did he rebuke Malfoy, but said softly:
"According to the reliable information I have received, Karkaroff is still staying at Hogwarts. He had completely fallen to Dumbledore. ”
Voldemort stood up and paced slowly beside the group.
For a moment, the room was as cold as ice.
Voldemort hissed, which grew louder and louder, and one or two wizards shuddered only to hear something bulky crawling on the floor under the table.
The serpent leaned out and slowly climbed into Voldemort's chair. It climbed higher and higher, seemingly never-ending, and then put itself on Voldemort's shoulder.
"Karkaroff seems to think that under the hooked nose of that mudblood-loving idiot, he can survive safely."
Voldemort gently stroked the snake's head, looked around, and sneered:
"I'm willing to forgive those servants who change their minds, and I don't mind giving them another chance.
The Dark Lord has always been a very benevolent master. ”
"But......" Voldemort suddenly said in a loud voice:
"I can't let anyone think that I can go unpunished for betraying the Dark Lord;
I can't let others think that if they do something wrong, they can get away with it;
I can't let anyone think that if I hide behind Dumbledore, I'll be safe forever.
No! ”
Voldemort stared at the Carlo brothers and sisters, and said coldly:
"Karkaroff will return to Durmstrang, and I want you to kill him."
"Master, it's just the two of us?"
"There are already a group of wizards who have come into contact with the giants." The corners of Voldemort's mouth curled.
"The giants will probably return to my command, and these are the forces you can mobilize."
"I have only one request...... Make a wine glass from Karkaroff's head and bring it back to me! ”
Voldemort stared down at the human skull in his palm.
The skeleton was empty just now, and now it looked like a bowl, filled with blood-red wine.
He lifted his head and drank the wine.
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