Loki didn't care about his sister's scolding, his illusion dissipating into green light.
In the past, he couldn't achieve such a level, but the power bestowed by Balder's shadow magic made it possible.
Dumbledore's pupils contracted upon witnessing this.
A magical doppelgänger!?
Such things were only recorded in ancient magic, yet someone could truly use it!
He had always thought many of those spells were fabrications!
Because the effects were too exaggerated.
At that moment, Dumbledore saw the unfamiliar woman take a step forward.
Instantly, the sky seemed to darken!
An indescribable fear gripped his heart, uncontrollable and overwhelming!
The phoenix in the sky sensed something, crying out in distress.
Dumbledore took a deep breath.
He couldn't understand why this was happening, cold sweat soaking his back.
Even the pressure from his duel with Grindelwald was not a tenth of this.
He knew he had to act.
Standing idly could lead to his collapse!
"Fiendfyre!"
Red and black flames erupted from his wand tip!
If Aurors were present, they'd be shocked by the difference from their known Fiendfyre.
It wasn't a stream of fire!
But a terrifying storm of flames, like a tidal wave, surged towards the woman!
Dumbledore felt no pride, only intense focus!
He sensed this spell wouldn't harm her, the fire merely a distraction.
"Transfiguration!"
With a downward flick of his wand, a piece of rubble on the ground rapidly transformed into a giant statue holding an axe!
Not just a simple object!
But a magical golem, like Hogwarts' guardian statues!!
People knew his attack magic was powerful, but forgot he was a Transfiguration professor before becoming Headmaster, also adept at Alchemy.
The next second, Dumbledore cast another spell!
"Engorgio!"
With immense magical power, the transformed statue grew crazily.
It stopped at twenty meters, six stories high, exuding a formidable presence!!
"Attack!"
*Thud!*
The ground shook!
The giant stepped forward, raising its massive axe, bringing it down with a roaring wind!
A strike with immense force!
Everything within the axe's range would be pulverized!
In the next moment, the axe fell!
Flames still burned, exploding outward under the impact!
Like brilliant fireworks, incredibly striking!
Direct hit!
But Dumbledore's face showed shock, like the Death Eaters and Voldemort once had.
A look of shattered understanding!
Because the giant's axe didn't land, caught by an inconspicuous hand, unable to move an inch.
A cold voice followed.
"Impressive attack, without my brother's bestowed power, he couldn't defeat you."
"You can be proud."
As Hela spoke, her fingers tightened slightly.
Without any sign of cracks, the massive axe and giant shattered into fragments.
Dumbledore swung his wand again without hesitation!
Silent casting, used to the extreme!
In a breath, dozens of spells like Bone-Breaking Curse, Stupefy, and Levicorpus flew out.
Then, without looking back, he decisively Disappeared!
Most wouldn't dare during battle, but for Dumbledore, it was no issue!
But in the next second, he cried out in pain.
He felt like he hit an invisible wall, space becoming solid, his Disapparation failing.
"Don't waste your effort."
"You think I brought you here for nothing? I've set up runes to reinforce the space," Hela casually brushed off the wrinkles caused by the spell attacks, explaining:
"Your magic might be weaker, but your spatial accomplishments are commendable."
"Especially Apparition, which seems more convenient than Kamar-Taj's teleportation spells."
If it weren't for this, she would've directly entered the school to capture someone, no need for such trouble.
And no one would've noticed.
Dumbledore fell silent, no longer making futile attacks.
He didn't know about teleportation spells or runes.
He thought of another possibility.
A prophecy!
"With such a power disparity."
"You and that man are the divine envoy and shadow from the prophecy, right?"
"You revived Cedric, and Voldemort fled in haste, leaving his revival potion because of you."
Dumbledore, though asking, spoke with certainty.
Hela nodded, not hiding anything.
Hearing the confirmation, Dumbledore was puzzled:
"With such power, wouldn't it be simpler to make everyone submit directly?"
"I believe the entire wizarding world combined isn't your match."
Hela glanced at the sky and said:
"How could worms crawling on the ground understand what the sun thinks?"
"And... If this is your last resort, I'm somewhat disappointed. After all, you're the only interesting one in this world."
Dumbledore smiled wryly:
"I'll take that as a compliment."
As he spoke, he vanished into thin air.
Wandless magic!
Silent casting!
In the sky, the phoenix let out a sharp cry, golden flames erupting from beneath each feather, distorting the surrounding space with heat.
Like a meteor, it streaked across the sky, aiming at its target on the ground.
It was about to undergo rebirth, releasing all its magic in this life!
The price was losing all its mystical powers in the next rebirth.
Hela remained motionless, watching the fiery meteor, saying calmly:
"In honor of death, I'll show you true power."
The next second, she raised her hand to the sky.
Dumbledore, fleeing with a Disillusionment Charm, suddenly felt the ground quake!
Sensing something, he turned abruptly, witnessing an unforgettable scene!
With a rumbling roar!
A massive obsidian spike burst from the ground behind Hela, shooting skyward!
Radiating an aura that shook the soul!
Like from the depths of hell, extending hundreds of meters in an instant!
A colossal arrow of death, precisely striking the burning meteor!
*Boom!*
Golden flames scattered like fireworks.
Beauty shrouded in fleeting demise.
Hela, now before Dumbledore, reflected his image in her eyes, saying calmly:
"Don't worry, I spared its life; it can still be reborn."
"Thank you."
Dumbledore was at a loss for words, only regretting he couldn't help Harry kill Voldemort.
But upon reflection, he felt at ease.
Though he didn't know the divine envoy's intent, Voldemort, no matter how much chaos he caused, was merely a clown.
This world would fundamentally change.
At that moment, a chill arose in his heart, and Dumbledore fainted.
Retracting her power, Hela turned towards Hogwarts, a hint of anticipation in her eyes.
"Luna"
"Don't disappoint the God-Lord."
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_PS: The HP mobile game has a duplication spell, but it's heavily modified._
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