"... There is indeed no magic reaction. It's like... there is nothing here at all?"
This stone box hidden under the Hufflepuff Chamber of Secrets is sealing a huge mystery.
It is not only the last clue since Maka took the path of "candidate", but also the only answer that can unravel what happened to the four founders of Hogwarts back then.
And more importantly, it seems to be the ultimate reason why Haierbo has tried every possible means to cause so many troubles since he escaped from the underground... Well, let's not mention the "death rule" that the other party has been talking about. This stone box at least It is also "one" of his real goals.
Starting from Rowena's husband trying to use the power of meteorites to destroy the Devouring Mirror after thousands of years, to Halbo moving the formation that guided the meteorites to the gate of Hogwarts, and then to him using the demon summoning spell to make himself stronger. The devil's body, and used it to resist the meteorite from hitting Hogwarts Castle.
Even the battle between Haierbo and the Bronze Eagle, which Maka was not able to see, now that I think about it, it seems that he did not escape Haierbo's conspiracy.
To be honest, if someone came to tell him now that this stone box was not actually part of Haierbo's plan, Maka would never believe it.
That's right, maybe even the fact that he forced Haierbo away and found the stone box by himself was still a trick by Haierbo.
"No, now that we've reached this point, I'm afraid we can no longer say that this is a 'conspiracy'... This has simply become a 'conspiracy'."
Currently, Maka is sitting next to the crucible. He held the stone box, which was not very heavy, with one hand and looked at the warning on the box. The depression in his heart had been lingering since the night the meteorite fell.
Obviously, the secret hidden in this stone box was so relevant to him - so big that even though he knew that Haierbo might be waiting for him to open it, he still couldn't help but want to find out.
After all, this thing was left by Rowena and Helga, and it was obviously reserved for the "alternatives". Once he opens it, all the many questions that have puzzled him so far will probably be answered.
"'Don't open this box unless you're ready.'"
The words engraved on the stone box made Maka want to open it immediately to see what was inside.
And it was at this moment that Maka suddenly raised her head and glanced subconsciously towards the end of the corridor outside.
"call-"
The next moment, he let out a sigh of relief, put the stone box back into the bag on his waist, and lifted the spell on the door with a wave of his hand.
Not long after, along with the sound of footsteps, the door of the potion preparation room was knocked.
"come in!"
Before he finished speaking, the door opened gently, and Delphi walked in from the outside.
"dad."
"Well," Maka nodded slightly and said with a smile, "What's wrong? Didn't I tell you that the repetitive tasks in the potion preparation process will be reduced a lot, and I can do it alone - look ! I just need to wait aside. If I didn’t have to keep an eye on the whole process just in case, you might not even be able to see me when you come over.”
Hearing this, Delphi couldn't help but glance at the crucible that was beeping softly, and then said:
"I know... Dad, I just wanted to come and tell you something... something about Miss Granger and the others."
"Um?"
When Maka heard this, she couldn't help but tilted her head and said curiously:
"Hermione and the others? What's going on?"
But he had just finished asking, and then he seemed to have thought of something, and raised his eyebrows in confusion.
"Oh! Could it be that it's about this potion?"
However, Delphi paused hesitantly.
"You could say that," she thought for a moment, "but, fundamentally speaking... I think you know, Miss Granger and the others are worried about you."
In fact, when Hermione and the others were talking in the garden just now, Delphi happened to pass by and overheard some of it. Although she didn't hear everything, her concerns about Maka concealing the effects of the potion and her doubts about the relationship between Delphi and Maka had more or less fallen into her ears.
Of course, since Maka has already "vaccinated" everyone, as for her life experience, no one will probably doubt little Delphi who is currently at the Chateau Blois.
Therefore, she didn't pay much attention to it - even though Hermione's guess was just a tiny bit away from the truth.
"This is indeed a difficult problem." After Delphi briefly described the conversation she overheard, Maka shrugged her shoulders and said, "I don't want to make everyone worry about me. I saw it. It's a pity that Hermione and the others are all very smart. No matter how well I hide it, they may not be able to detect it."
Just as he was talking, Maka suddenly spread his hands again.
"However, compared to this worry, I don't want them to know what I'm doing...how to say? 'immoral thing'?"
"dad-"
Seeing that Delphi wanted to persuade, Maka immediately waved her hand, indicating that she did not need to excuse herself.
"This is a fact," Maka said with a smile. "Although my purpose is not bad, the Muggles who underwent the experiment had to endure unparalleled pain and even died. This process is undeniable. of cruelty.”
Moreover, given the difficulty and danger of this research, more accidents will inevitably occur in subsequent reagent tests. The Muggle guard who died as a result was the first, but most likely will not be the last.
However, just after Maka said this, he saw Delphi in front of him and said seriously:
"Dad, can I also participate in this experiment?"
"Hmm? Haven't you already participated? You've been helping me prepare the reagents these past few days!"
"No, dad, I mean... as a 'subject'..."
Delphi's idea was something that Maka had never expected. After he was suddenly startled, Delphi saw Macadam and said with some astonishment:
"What are you talking about! How is this possible?"
However, Delphi still looked at him calmly and asked softly:
"Why is it impossible? Dad, you see - I am also a Muggle now, am I not? Moreover, since I was once a wizard and have sufficient mental strength, reawakening magic is undoubtedly better than a real person who has never experienced magic riots. It's even less difficult for Muggles. As a modern-day Muggle, my participation in the experiment is of high value."
What Delphi said was obviously correct, so at this moment, Maka could only express her rejection by simply shaking her head.
Using Delphi as an experiment was something that Maka would certainly not accept.