The two returned to the castle and quietly entered the Room of Requirement without alerting the students.
Albert pretended that he knew nothing, but with the help of the elixir, his acting was excellent.
"We succeeded!" Albert breathed a sigh of relief, turned his head and looked at Professor Smith beside him, with an excited smile, "We succeeded, Professor, we succeeded."
"Yes, you succeeded!" Professor Smith's tone was filled with a hint of relief. He reached out and patted Albert on the shoulder, praising him: "Let's go in together!"
As he spoke, Professor Smith walked in first.
Professor Smith's reaction was different from what Albert expected. He looked around quickly, as if looking for something, but he was not disappointed because the bronze book placed here was lost. It was as if he already knew what was in the secret room.
"Professor, there is nothing here." Albert looked around and said angrily after looking at the words on the wall, "The books left by Ravenclaw were taken away directly. Such greedy guys are really annoying."
To be honest, I was a little disappointed that I didn't get to double-read the Bronze Book.
By the way, Professor Broad said that if I could open the secret door of Ravenclaw's Chamber of Secrets... Albert suddenly thought of a possibility!
That bronze book, could it be...
"Dumbledore has been here!" Professor Smith ran his finger over the words left by Dumbledore, narrowed his eyes, and murmured, "But why didn't he want to tell me?"
"What's wrong, professor?" Albert asked in a low voice, looking at Professor Smith's back.
"nothing."
"Um... Professor Smith, can I leave my name here as well?" Albert asked cautiously.
Just like someone was here, to be honest, it is very unethical to do so.
However, Albert felt that he could leave some research results here for future generations to admire.
"This is your right." Professor Smith smiled at Albert, "Do you need my help?"
"No, that's not a problem for me." Albert began to find an empty space to carve his name. After carving, he walked to Professor Smith's side, his eyes fell on a certain name, and asked in a puzzled manner: "Is Will De Smith the ancestor of the Smith family?"
"I have no impression." Professor Smith shook his head and said, "But I know there is a surname called Wilder Smith!"
"Surname, Wildsmith?" Albert was stunned when he heard this and asked in disbelief, "There is such a surname?"
"Haven't you heard of it?" Professor Smith looked at Albert with a smile and said softly, "This surname is very famous."
When Professor Smith mentioned this name, Albert felt a little uncomfortable. The way the other party looked at him... well, Legilimency.
However, Professor Smith did not get any useful information.
"No!" Albert shook his head. His brain occlusion technique was already very advanced, and with the help of the Felicityl, he disguised himself very smoothly.
In fact, Albert had never heard of this surname.
"Many wizard families in the magic world have their own secrets. Although some ancient families have disappeared in the long river of history, a large part of them have been passed down, and the Smith family is one of them." Professor Smith explained to Albert, "However, some of these families have been very careful to hide themselves so that others don't know their true nature."
"The Wildsmith family?" Albert asked doubtfully, "But isn't he from your family?"
"Well, I think it has something to do with the Smith family." Professor Smith did not deny this. He continued, "However, I am not the first heir of the Smith family now, so I am not very clear about some things."
"Professor, why are you telling me these things?" Albert asked doubtfully. He vaguely felt that this was related to the issue of successors. To be honest, Albert really didn't want to get involved in this property dispute, which had always been very cruel.
“Because you are also Wildsmith’s candidate.” Smith said this very directly, causing Albert’s eyes to widen in disbelief.
"What are you waiting for?"
"Candidate."
"Candidate, what does this mean?" Albert continued to play dumb.
"That is, a candidate for successor." Professor Smith explained.
"Me? Are you sure about the candidate for heir?" Albert raised his hand and pointed at himself, saying in astonishment, "But I'm just a Muggle wizard. My parents are ordinary people and don't know magic at all. Are you sure that Wildsmith's candidate is a talented magic genius, not a family member?"
"Magic genius?" Smith looked Albert up and down, nodded and said, "That is indeed a reason."
"Isobel is also a magical genius!" Albert reminded, "Besides, she is a pure-blood wizard. She is more likely to become the candidate you mentioned. I heard that pure-blood wizards pay much attention to their bloodline and don't like wizards like me who are of Muggle descent."
"Well, how should I put it!" Smith stroked the words on the wall and said softly, "There must be a wizard in your family, there is no doubt about it!"
"Impossible." Albert looked into Professor Smith's eyes and said very seriously, "My parents and ancestors are just ordinary people. They don't know magic at all. I can be sure of that."
"I am very sure that you are a candidate, otherwise Mr. Broad would not easily provide you with convenience." Professor Smith did not care about the facts told by Albert. He believed more in his own judgment.
"What does this have to do with Professor Broad?" Albert suddenly understood why Professor Broad disliked this guy. No one would like a guy who wanted to dig out their secrets.
"Okay, let's not talk about this for now. You will know it yourself later!" Professor Smith interrupted Albert's question, "Let's continue the topic just now."
"What was the topic just now?"
"For example, the bronze book and the surname," Professor Smith said.
"Actually, I don't really want to know." Albert coughed lightly and explained, "The more I know, the more trouble I'll have."
"But you already know it, don't you?" Professor Smith looked at Albert with a half-smile, "Originally, the bronze book that was placed there was taken away by Will de Smith."
"Is the Bronze Book in your house now?" Albert widened his eyes, clasped his hands together, and begged, "Can I borrow it?"
"No, not in the Smith family. However, I checked the relevant records and found similar news." Professor Smith continued to bring the topic back to the surname issue: "Wildsmith is one of the most mysterious families in the entire wizarding world."
"I don't know. I haven't heard of Wildsmith." Albert hesitated for a moment and continued, "Is it really not possible?"
Albert really didn't know.
"Floo powder." Professor Smith was too lazy to explain, and the Bronze Book of Ravenclaw really wasn't with him.
"This... Floo powder, I do know something about it. It is said that no one knows how to make Floo powder!" Albert felt that Professor Smith had only just revealed the tip of the iceberg of inheritance rights for him.
"The inventor of Floo powder is Ignatia Wilder-Smith." Professor Smith unravelled the mystery surrounding this surname.
"The production of Floo powder is strictly controlled, and in the UK there is only one licensed manufacturer, the Floo Bang Company. The company's headquarters is in Diagon Alley, but it's just an empty shell." Professor Smith began to explain to Albert about Floo powder.
"There has never been a shortage of Floo powder, nor has there ever been a situation where someone else could make it. The price has never changed in a hundred years, and it has always been two Sickles a spoonful."
"So, you're saying that I might inherit a lot of wealth from Floo Fan and the Wildsmith family?" Albert felt that he might have guessed part of the answer.
To be honest, the patent for Floo powder is good, but it will definitely come with a lot of trouble. Moreover, compared to the trouble brought by Floo powder, Albert doesn't care much about the wealth of the Wildsmith family.
After all, money is something that, as long as you master the method of making money, you can make money without doing anything.
"Well, actually, I'm not too sure." Professor Smith also had only a vague understanding of the actual situation, and much of the information was collected by him with great effort.
"However, Isobel is also one of the candidates."
"So... Wildsmith's successor is based on talent, not blood?" Albert widened his eyes and changed the subject.
"There is definitely a blood relationship, but it's hard to say how close it is."
"Isobel is actually my cousin?"
"I thought you would care more about Floo powder." Professor Smith felt that Albert was a little tired of talking. He could see that Albert was not interested in these things and didn't want to know.
"Okay, there is one thing I'm curious about. Floo powder should have been invented hundreds of years ago. Why hasn't anyone actually cracked it?"
"This? It is said that someone once made Floo powder. However, the Wildsmith family probably silenced him! After all, if it were you, you would definitely not let the formula of Floo powder leak out!"
"What's the point of killing him? Since he can make Floo powder, he must be a talent. I will definitely use coercion and bribery to trick him into working for me." Albert said nonsense in a serious manner.
Professor Smith was speechless. After a moment of silence, he continued, "Later, some people tried to use the method that was passed down to make Floo powder, and the "pseudo-Floo" was born. This powder contains the ingredients of Runespoor fang powder."
"Did it succeed?" Albert asked curiously.
"It failed. This powder is very dangerous. It can burn people or even blow them out of the chimney. St. Mungo's healers treat at least one patient injured by the 'pseudo-floo' every year." Professor Smith shook his head.
"That group of people are so stupid. This formula might have been made up by the Wildsmith family to fool other people." Albert speculated maliciously.
Professor Smith: “…”
"Professor, I have a question!" Albert said suddenly.
"Why do I know this so clearly?" Professor Smith asked.
"right!"
"Because I was once one of the candidates!" Professor Smith did not intend to hide this fact. "You should have guessed it."
"Have you given up?" Albert asked.
"No, I guess I didn't meet the criteria and was abandoned."
"Why not? I think you are amazing, professor!" Albert was speaking sincerely. Smith was not very old and had achieved good results in many fields.
"I don't know." Professor Smith shook his head. "Anyway, it doesn't match. I got this information through some special means. Maybe only if I match and become the heir, I will be told all the secrets!"
"Well... I always feel that this matter is quite troublesome. Can't they just let Isobel inherit it?" Albert said straightforwardly that he didn't want it.
"Well, you don't want it?" Professor Smith was very surprised.
"No, I have this. It's easy to make money." Albert raised his hand and tapped his head. "Besides, I'm so capable, why should I follow the path arranged for me by others?"
Professor Smith was speechless for a moment. He didn't expect Albert to look down on wealth. Well, he had to admit that Albert was indeed very powerful, more powerful than most people.
Perhaps, this is the pride of genius!
Professor Smith suddenly felt a little jealous of Albert, and reminded him bitterly, "That's a lot of money! After hundreds of years of accumulation, this amount of wealth is unimaginable!"
"I don't want it!" Albert shook his head. "Whoever wants to inherit it can go ahead. I don't covet other people's money anyway. Taking things that don't belong to you will always cause unnecessary trouble. Although I like Garlon, I have never been a greedy person."
"Oh, I think I know why Professor Broad is optimistic about you." Professor Smith couldn't help but sigh, "If it were me, I would be optimistic about you too."
"I'd be embarrassed if you praised me like that." Albert continued, "I heard that the professor is very familiar with Isobel's family. Can you tell them that I'm giving up my candidate status and letting his family borrow ancient books to read?"
"You should go to Ravenclaw." Professor Smith said softly.
"I think Gryffindor is pretty good too. People shouldn't discriminate against others because of their college." Albert said seriously.
Professor Smith was silent for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I don't think the chances are great. Think about it again, don't rush to make a decision!"
"No, no, I think it's better for me to give up!" Albert was very determined. He really didn't want to get involved in this matter.
Professor Smith in front of him seemed to still want to become the so-called heir. Wait, did he want to kill him and Isobel
It shouldn’t be that bad!
There is no hatred between the two sides.
Or is it that he cannot get what he wants, so... Professor Smith is resentful
Albert felt that he might be getting closer to the truth.