I don't know if it's an illusion, but after the handwriting disappeared, the original yellowed paper suddenly became a little lighter, as if it had faded.

Almost at the same time, a messy phrase appeared on the page.

Kyle squinted for a long time before he could barely understand what he was writing.

[Don't give the journal to Dumbledore...... I mean, Professor Dumbledore is the person I admire the most, and I'd rather visit him in person than just a memory. I'm sure I'll think the same thing in 50 years' time. 】

While reading this sentence, Kyle felt the same peeping feeling as before, and this time it was more obvious.

At the same time, a vague whisper came through his head, constantly suggesting that he should believe Riddle's words.

But under the effect of Occlumency, this hint becomes explicit, and it is almost on the surface.

In addition to the receptive mind, can you even confuse the spell?

Tsk, or even the name has a strong flavor of the old six, which is too doggy.

Kyle raised an eyebrow, pretending not to know anything, and wrote calmly, "You have a point, Tom, I was negligent." ”

"I think Headmaster Dumbledore would have preferred you to show him the journal yourself."

[That's right, you're right. 】

Riddle's handwriting returned to normal.

[So you must not show him the diary, is that okay?] 】

"Since you said so...... All right. ”

Kyle simply agreed.

It's just that after this incident, Riddle didn't dare to ask anything else, and honestly became a tutor. It seems that Kyle is afraid that Kyle's brain will twitch and he will stuff the diary to Dumbledore.

Although he is much more honest, Kyle's experience is even worse......

Because Riddle's handwriting was fading, from black at first to gray, and then to light gray before he could say a few words.

Eventually, when Kyle asked another question about the arrangement of the scriptures, Riddle didn't answer any more.

A line of very light-colored words appeared in the journal.

[I'm afraid I won't be able to study with you anymore for the time being.] 】

"Why ......," Kyle wrote anxiously.

Seeing that the unit about the basic arrangement is coming to an end, how can I drop the chain at this time.

Isn't that deliberate......

[The magic of the journal is running out.] 】

"Does this still need magic?"

"But...... I remember the portraits in the castle that could talk all the time. ”

[It's different, Hogwarts Castle is a very special place, with huge magic in itself. And the portrait is also part of the castle, so naturally there is no need to worry about consumption. 】

[But I'm just a very ordinary diary, and I can only talk to you through my own stored magic.] 】

"So what to do......"

Kyle seemed to be in a hurry, and quickly asked, "Is it okay to stick you to the castle wall when school starts?" ”

"I know of a particularly flat wall, in the hallway to the right of the library on the second floor, and although a few Gryffindor students often throw big feces at it, Mr. Filch, the administrator, has cleaned it and sprayed it with aromatics to make sure it doesn't smell anything."

Riddle fell silent again......

Although he didn't know what a big poop egg was, he knew it by listening to the name, and it was definitely not a good thing.

Are the little wizards playing so wild now?

[No, my diary is not part of the castle, even if it is placed on the wall, it is useless. 】

As if afraid that Kyle wouldn't be able to read clearly, the handwriting turned light gray again.

[I can recover slowly on my own, but it may take a little longer, and I can't answer your questions again during this period.] 】

"Is there anything I can do?"

Kyle glanced at the box that had been placed next to it to block the magic.

Produced by Nicolame, the effect is naturally needless to say, if you really let the diary recover by itself, it may not be a long "one" point.

"There's a lot more I want to share with your new friend."

That's what Riddle was waiting for.

[If you have any questions and need my help, you can use fresh... Dragon's blood is used as ink, which allows me to recover faster. 】

"Dragon's blood?"

Kyle was stunned for a moment, he thought that Riddle wanted some small animals as life treasures, but he didn't expect that what he wanted was dragon blood.

"But Tom...... I remember the twelve uses of dragon blood, and it didn't have the effect of replenishing magic. ”

[That's true for wizards, but I'm a journal now, just enough to absorb the magic in it......]

Actually, Riddle wanted unicorn blood more, that special kind of blood that would allow him to recover faster...... And don't worry about curses.

But in order not to arouse Kyle's suspicions, he can only settle for the next best thing and choose dragon blood.

"Replenishing special items with mana, is this the thirteenth use of dragon blood?"

"That's amazing, Tom...... Even Headmaster Dumbledore hadn't noticed this. ”

[Probably. 】

Riddle replied perfunctorily, not seemingly wanting to discuss anything related to Dumbledore.

[The magic of the diary is running out, let's talk about something else.] 】

Hear Kyle raise an eyebrow:

"Tom, maybe it's my delusion, how do I feel you're a little scared of Headmaster Dumbledore."

[Okay, I'll admit it, but it's normal, isn't it...... He is the most powerful wizard of all. 】

If it weren't for the fact that the handwriting had disappeared so quickly, Kyle would have liked to have saved it.

Voldemort confessed that he was afraid of Dumbledore...... This one will certainly make the front page of the Daily Prophet.

"You're wrong, Tom."

Kyle thought for a moment and wrote:

"Twelve years ago, Dumbledore was the most powerful wizard, but not anymore."

[What? The handwriting has become sloppy again.

"Twelve years ago, someone killed a dark wizard of Dumbledore's strength without even using a wand......"

What is his name...... I mean, the dark wizard. 】

"It's like a volcanic bat or a curling winged demon or something...... Forget it, it doesn't matter. ”

"Okay Tom, you have a good rest. I'm going to find fresh dragon's blood now, and we'll talk next time! ”

As soon as he finished, Kyle closed his journal.

Vaguely, he seemed to see a new passage in it, and the ink was quite dark.

I didn't see what was written, but it didn't matter.

Kyle tossed the journal into the box, closed the lid tightly, and placed it aside.

After that, he sorted out the parchment on the table full of formulas, and read it little by little against the "Detailed Explanation of Runiwen Symbols".

……

(End of chapter)