Maple replied calmly, while he took back the Fiendfyre Thestral, and combing through the information he received from the potion, and selectively explained,
"[Energetic] this sequence 9 characteristics has been greatly enhanced; the sleepless period has also been extended. Furthermore, I have obtained two more talents, one of which is similar to enhancement of learning ability."
As he spoke, Maple made a complete summary in his mind…
Here's the improved text:
[Dark Priest]: "My reasoning, thinking, insight, and understanding have greatly improved. I can now quickly learn various types of knowledge. This enhancement is even more pronounced when I study at night."
"As for the other ability, its mechanism is quite complex. Allow me to demonstrate."
Maple, pondering the remaining unique ability, scratched his disheveled black hair and rolled up his left sleeve, revealing the pale skin underneath. He also made sure to notify Dumbledore and Flamel.
"Old man, master, next do not stop what I am going to do until I say 'demonstration is over'."
Seeing the two nodded in agreement, Maple pointed his wand at his left arm, and chanted in a low voice,
"Pestis Incendium."
Pitch black flame flowed out again, but this time it really burned Maple's immature arm, and an unpleasant burnt smell immediately filled the air.
"Maple!"
Seeing this scene, Nicholas immediately released a cry of surprise. He wanted to cast "Finite", but his wrist was firmly restrained by Dumbledore, and Albus's reminder made him regain his composure.
"Calm down, Nicholas, Maple's Fiendfyre is not out of control."
Although Dumbledore said this, looking at the big cold sweat on Maple's forehead, the wrinkles on his temple also frowned together. However, seeing that Maple's expression was still composed, he did not take further actions.
The Fiendfyre continued to burn on his arm, until Maple judged that it was sufficient, then it was retrieved by the wand.
At this moment, Maple's left arm was in a terrible shape. If not treated in time, permanent scar would be the best outcome.
While shaking his head as a signal to the two anxious old men not to move rashly, Maple calmly and quickly took out bottles of healing potions he had personally prepared out of his clothes that had been charmed with "Untraceable Extension" charm, and professionally poured them on the wounds in order.
Seeing Maple's response, Dumbledore and Flamel relaxed a little and observed carefully.
"Albus, don't you think…"
"Yes, Nicholas, you see correctly, the wound healing speed is very abnormal. This is not an effect those healing potions can produce… Is it something similar to 'rapid healing'?"
"It should not be that simple… Albus, look! The shape of the scar is wrong!"
Flamel's eyes were sharp, and suddenly noticed something wrong…
It was not as bad as the burns left behind by fiendfyre, nor was it a simple lightning-like scar as said by Albus on Harry. The scars of Maple's arm squirmed and changed after they were formed, and finally formed a shield-like scar similar to a dragon scale.
The shield-scar is not big, about the size of a thumb, and looked unremarkable.
"Maple, this is?"
Looking at this naturally formed dragon scale shield-shaped scar, Dumbledore had some guesses in his mind.
But before Dumbledore could finish speaking, a green light and the sound of "Avada Kedavra" gave rise to a certain thought in the two old men's minds…
If I do not bring a bottle of quick-acting heart-rescuing pills with me, I will be scared to death by this rebellious son (disciple)!!
Without the slightest hesitation or fear, Maple fired a killing curse directly at his arm with extremely precise control. If a young wizard who did know of a "killing curse" saw this, he would probably think that Maple was just trying to be "funny".
Yes, both Dumbledore and Nicholas knew that when casting the killing curse, if the magic power was insufficient, it would only make an auror have a nosebleed.
But was this the problem? Why didn't you see what that hateful person in front of you did? Immediately using a killing curse on himself as an experiment? Voldemort might have to bow and salute when he saw this, while saying Master Maple is great and strong, right?!
"I have to say, this is very Maple…"
The corner of Nicholas Flamel's mouth twitched slightly. He and Albus understood the flaw in Maple's soul, and probably understood the purpose of Maple's move of using the killing curse was to directly show the upper limit of this talent clearly and intuitively.
Because they have already seen the result after Maple used the killing curse…
Maple himself was unscathed, only the dragon scale shield imprint on his arm had disappeared.
"At the cost of receiving damage, indiscriminately offset the same amount of damage received next time?"
Albus stroked his silver-white beard, thought for a while and guessed a possibility.
"Accurately speaking, it is magic damage caused by extreme malice. I named this talent [Brand Of Suffering]."
Maple shrugged, as if he had not just casted the killing curse, and corrected the old man's wording.
"Fiendfyre spell, killing curse, cruciatus spell, these kinds of dark magic as well as other kinds of dark magic, however, if a regular spell like 'Diffindo' or 'Confringo' contained extreme malice, then my 'brand of suffering' can also record and offset the damage it caused, but there are at most three brands that can exist at the same time, and it is ineffective against pure physical damage."
But, having said all that, Maple also hid two very powerful variables…
First, it is not to offset "the same amount", but to offset "double the amount".
Second, the damage selected as "price", would heal twice as fast when healing and becomes a "suffering mark".
"Perhaps, it can be summarized as 'blood-selling magic shield'?"
This thought flashed through Maple's mind.
At the same time, the soul talent finally took shape according to Maple's understanding…
[blood-sell…]
Pooh! That's not it!
[Brand Of Suffering]: You can designate one part of yourself to be damaged by magic containing extreme malice (the damage can be of any type, such as body, soul, rationality, etc.) and double its recovery speed. After the injury heals, a dragon-scale shaped shield brand will be generated at the wound, which can be actively released to offset magic damage with extreme malice up to twice the amount used to set up the brand. There can be up to three imprints at the same time.
"'Brand of suffering'… and the new learning talent, no wonder you used [Dark Priest] when you named this sequence. Now it seems to be indeed appropriate."
Dumbledore nodded, while he was thinking, "Spiritual Protection" had been silently removed. He glanced at Flamel, who was inexplicably excited, and said meaningfully.
"The data obtained today is very precious. If we also count the increase in Maple's raw power, I am afraid that our research will succeed soon… Of course, I regret to inform everyone that today's activity has reached an end…"
Sure enough, before the words fell, before Maple and Nicholas could react, Mrs. Flamel's reprimand, who rarely lost her graceful demeanor, had penetrated the thick basement door.
"You two stinky old men, you are not planning to finish yet, are you?! Little Maple, you too, quickly go and rest, don't imitate these two stinky old men!"
"Ah, my dear, it's my apprentice, he…"
"You are still quibbling! Flamel, how old are you to still stay up so late, come back and rest!"
Looking at the dejected master and apprentice, Dumbledore slyly blinked his blue eyes hidden behind the glasses, and before the "flame of war" burned him, he quickly used the "portkey" to sneak away without a trace.
Hmph! I laughed at Nicholas for his lack of wisdom and at Maple for his lack of strategy. They couldn't compete with me, an old man who is more than a hundred years old!
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