Harry Potter: From Muggle Cousin to Conceptual Wizard

Chapter 278 An Unexpected Work - Energy-Stealing Talisman! A Masterpiece - Soul-Capturing Mirror!

[An accidentally created energy-stealing talisman (Rank C)]

[Item Description: This is a special talisman that the host accidentally created by using his alchemy and magical item modification skills.]

This spell cannot absorb the souls of living beings, but it can absorb the special talents, extraordinary traits, and magically enhanced abilities of wizards and magical creatures.

Each of these talismans can only absorb one ability or trait. Once it has absorbed all of them, it will lose the ability to absorb more and will automatically transform into a medium for casting spells based on the absorbed ability or trait. Wizards can use it to cast spells based on the ability or trait absorbed by the talisman.

This talisman starts at grade C. After absorbing all the abilities or traits, its grade will be upgraded depending on the strength of the absorbed abilities or traits.

(Note: 1. The ability and qualities absorbed cannot exceed the absorption and carrying capacity of the talisman. If it exceeds this capacity, the talisman will be damaged or destroyed and lose its effectiveness. The absorption process will also be forced to stop, leaving the ability and qualities to be absorbed on the target.)

2. When using a spell, ensure that the target to be absorbed is incapable of resistance.

Dali carefully examined the identification information of this Soul-Sucking... no, Energy-Stealing Talisman, and then, while talking to Old Deng, he mentally asked the system for an answer.

The question he asked the system was crucial: was the ability to 'absorb the abilities or traits of extraordinary beings' that he gained by fusing with this energy-stealing talisman also a one-time use?

If not, he will save a huge amount of money on fusion opportunities in the future.

If so, he will save a lot of money on integration opportunities in the future.

The system's response to him was straightforward, just as Dudley had expected.

The absorption ability of the Energy Stealing Talisman is a one-time event, so the absorption ability gained after fusion is also a one-time event. To obtain more absorption abilities, you can only fuse multiple Energy Stealing Talismans.

By fusing several, one can gain the ability to absorb energy multiple times.

The loopholes left for Dali are much smaller now.

The rating increases after the Power-Stealing Charm absorbs the abilities or traits of extraordinary beings.

In this way, first fusing with the Energy Stealing Talisman to gain absorption ability, and then using one's own absorption ability to absorb the abilities of extraordinary beings, will save a large portion of the cost of fusion opportunities compared to absorbing the abilities with the Energy Stealing Talisman first and then fusing.

This means that every C-grade magical item fusion opportunity that Dudley possesses can be converted into the ability or trait of a supernatural being.

Of course, it can't be an overly powerful ability or trait, otherwise Dudley would have to develop a superior, advanced version of the Energy Stealing Charm.

Even so, for Dali, it was an unexpected and delightful surprise, like a pie falling from the sky.

The appearance of the Power-Stealing Charm is not only related to Dudley's ability to obtain the abilities and traits of supernatural beings at a higher cost-effectiveness, but also provides new solutions to some unfortunate events, allowing Dudley to come up with many new operations.

In a sense, the Soul-Stealing Talisman was more beneficial and greater to Dudley than the Soul-Stealing Amulet he designed.

Meanwhile, the research and development of magical items that could absorb souls was not delayed.

Dumbledore conveyed a message to Dudley through the mirror image, bringing Dudley double joy.

"Dali, Flamel sent me a package. He sent us magical items that absorb souls, as well as his crystallization of knowledge."

Are you at the Room of Requirement? I'm coming to find you.

"Dumbledore said in a voice call."

"Come over here!" Dali said, suppressing his excitement, and then quickly ended the call.

After ending the call, Dali first picked up the Power-Stealing Talisman on the workbench and examined it closely.

It was discovered that some characters in the ancient runes on the talisman had changed due to an unexpected fluctuation in magical power.

When the style of a character changes, its meaning naturally changes as well.

The original meaning of those characters was 'soul-stealing', but now it has become 'characteristic stealing'.

Dudley firmly remembered this change, and also kept in mind the feeling of the unexpected fluctuation of magic just now.

He then used probing magic to carefully examine the internal structure of this accidentally created energy-stealing talisman, analyzing its operating principles.

He accidentally created this energy-stealing talisman, and the Felix Felicis's effects played a significant role in its creation.

If he doesn't intensify his memorization and analysis now, Dali really can't guarantee that he can replicate the same power-stealing spell in a couple of days.

While Dudley was in this state of research, Dumbledore, carrying a large package, entered the Room of Requirement and stood next to Dudley.

Seeing that Dudley was studying magical items, he did not disturb him but waited quietly to the side.

It wasn't until Dudley had thoroughly studied and memorized the details of the power-stealing spell and put it down that they began to talk.

Dumbledore's expression was not as happy and excited as Dudley's; instead, it conveyed a sense of sadness.

"Dullie, the Mind Gripper has been developed, but Flamel's life has come to an end," Dumbledore said somberly.

Don't say that!

Dudley rolled his eyes at Dumbledore, then took out an exquisitely designed and uniquely charming mirror from the package Dumbledore was holding and examined it closely.

While looking at it, he continued, "Your statement makes it sound as if Mr. Lemaître's life was wasted because of developing this mirror."

They chose to end their long life, bringing their journey of over six hundred years to a close.

Although I cannot fully understand Mr. Flamel's mindset and thoughts, it is clear that Mr. Flamel faced death with great composure and equanimity.

Isn't it something to be happy about when you accomplish something according to your own ideas?

“You’re right, Dudley,” Dumbledore said, composing himself. “Lemay conveyed a similar sentiment in his letter. He faced death with equanimity and made arrangements for his own affairs.”

He even forbade any friends to accompany him on his final journey.

If it weren't for developing this Soul-Capturing Mirror, he might have already stopped using the remaining elixir of immortality and willingly embraced death.

"Isn't that settled? Even if I gain the ability to bring the dead back to life in the future, I will not go against Mr. Flamel's wishes and forcibly revive him."

Dali continued, "We must respect Mr. Lemaître's wishes and not let him down for his help."

"That's right!"

Dumbledore, now fully energized, pointed to the Mirror of Deception in Dudley's hand and began his explanation: "In his letter, Flamel said that this Mirror of Deception he crafted can be activated simply by reciting a specific incantation and pouring magic into it."

Once activated, the Soul-Capturing Mirror will unleash a powerful suction force targeting souls. Souls affected by this suction force will find it difficult to move on their own and will be drawn into the mirror at varying speeds, depending on the strength of their souls.

Souls sucked into the mirror cannot escape unless the mirror is broken and destroyed. Their very essence will be slowly drained away until their souls are weakened to a certain point, at which point they will be led by the veil of death into the world of the dead.