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In this magnificent side hall, sumptuous dishes are arranged on the long dining table, exuding a tempting aroma. In the crystal-clear wine glass, the amber liquid revealed circles of faint halos under the light.

In the portraits hanging on the wall, the wizards of the Werther family all exchanged glances, just like the family members on both sides of the dining table, silent and silent.

Probably because of Maca's sudden attack, no one is in the mood to touch the exquisite food on the table now.

During the short period of time waiting for Charlotte to come over, the air became a little dignified.

However, the moment the door to the side hall, which has attracted much attention, was pushed open, the most embarrassing thing in the audience was Maca with a subtle smile on his face.

Uncle, you didn't recognize me until now?

"McLean..."

Seeing Charlotte's determined expression, Maca couldn't help but feel a stomach ache.

"Good evening...Senior?" He regained his composure, but the smile on his face became more and more strange. "I don't know how is Senior? I heard... you are getting married?"

As he spoke, he stood up and walked towards her.

"...so what."

Charlotte's eyes flickered, trying to suppress the complicated emotions in her heart, and replied coldly with a tense pretty face.

Fortunately, it's rare that the play-blind old man gave birth to an actress' daughter, and it seems there is still hope.

Maca stood still in front of Charlotte, but compared to the tall and long-legged Charlotte, everyone found that Maca was actually a few inches shorter than her.

It wasn't until this moment that many members of the Werther family realized for the first time that this guy who was sometimes elegant and calm, sometimes surly and manic, was actually just a young man who was several years younger than Charlotte.

Once aware of this, the originally ridiculous comparison made everyone present feel even more heavy.

What is the power that allows this young man to suppress the audience in front of the old Patriarch? Is it his family background? Obviously, the reason is far from that simple...

Being shorter than Charlotte, Maca is naturally quite aware of it—he has been "looking up" at her since he first entered school, and until Charlotte graduated, he had no chance to break this visual relationship.

But now, this comparison can become an effective psychological suggestion.

The deterrent force caused by his blow to force back several family members at the door before was invisibly amplified by this psychological hint.

Just as everyone at the table was dignified, and even the old Patriarch showed a thoughtful expression, Maca suddenly spoke——

"Sister, haven't you always yearned for the so-called 'freedom'? Why... marrying Augustine is the 'freedom' you want?"

He stared intently into Charlotte's eyes, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone.

"For this kind of stupid belief, destroy my perfect plan at Hogwarts... If your stupid behavior didn't delay my time, the Sorcerer's Stone would have been mine long ago!"

The word "Sorcerer's Stone" easily caused a commotion among the members of the Werther family.

At the beginning, the Sorcerer's Stone caused a storm in Hogwarts, but apart from the parties concerned, even most of the students did not know the specific situation.

Of course, no one knows that the Philosopher's Stone has been destroyed.

Now, when this world-famous masterpiece of alchemy came out of Maca's mouth, it immediately aroused greed in everyone's heart.

"But Nick Flamel's Philosopher's Stone?"

The old Patriarch had a lot of white beards, and he was the oldest in the audience. If he was anxious, he was of course the most anxious.

After all, not every old man is as intelligent as Dumbledore, who can see through the mystery of life and death.

Maca turned her head slowly, her eyes flashing fiercely.

"It is indeed Nick Flamel's Philosopher's Stone—the Philosopher's Stone." He said calmly, "The pinnacle of alchemy that connects spirit and matter,

The 'key' to refining the elixir of life. "

"Now? Where is it? Is it still at Hogwarts?" The old Patriarch could hardly hide the impatience in his heart, and he immediately asked.

But Maca smiled secretly, and said meaningfully: "I don't know if Mr. Witter knows that Voldemort...has been resurrected?"

The old Patriarch's complexion changed immediately, could it be that...

"I don't know if Mr. Witt knows that he has regained his youthful appearance now?"

"This..." The old Patriarch was stunned for a moment and said, "Can the Sorcerer's Stone restore its appearance?"

Maca shrugged and said, "I don't know about that, I only know... when he was possessed by a professor and escaped from Hogwarts, he was holding the Sorcerer's Stone in his hand..."

"If it wasn't for your granddaughter insisting on arguing about 'freedom' with me, it would have wasted my time...huh..."

It has to be said that Nick Flamel is a great alchemist who surpassed the limit, and the masterpiece in his heyday resounded beyond the whole world.

In the past, many families and individuals tried their best to seize that seemingly ordinary but miraculous stone.

It's a pity that Nick Flamel's alchemy is superb, he can easily disappear with his wife, and many wizards who yearn for wealth and eternal life can't find him.

But now, when the old Patriarch heard that the Philosopher's Stone was actually in Voldemort's hands, he knew that the opportunity had come!

Although the so-called Dark Lord is powerful, their Werther family is not vegetarian. In a head-on collision situation, they have no fear of anyone.

However, after a burst of excitement, the old Patriarch forced himself to calm down again.

"Mr. Dihl, you are so young... are you also interested in the Philosopher's Stone?"

Maca glanced at him, then smiled contemptuously.

"Young?" He looked up and down at the old Patriarch, then shook his head again, "Oh, you think I'd be interested in 'Elixir of Life'?"

The old Patriarch secretly said "Sure enough", the Diher family are all lunatics obsessed with magic research, just because of mistakes in the research process, several of them were blown to death.

It seems that the talented young man in front of him has obviously inherited the "excellent" tradition of the Diher family.

"Oh...of course not!" The old Patriarch said with a smile, "Regardless of everything for the sake of research, this is the quality that every wizard should possess!"

As if hearing some rare words of wisdom, Maca raised his eyebrows, showing a hint of approval.

"It seems that Mr. Witte understands it too!" He snorted with satisfaction, "From my point of view, 'Turning a stone into gold' and 'Refining the elixir of life' are just by-products of that magic stone. , its mysterious power to connect spirit and matter is the real mystery of that Sorcerer's Stone!"

"Then, there doesn't seem to be any conflict between our intentions..." the old owner said suddenly, "Mr. Diher, I have a private transaction here. I wonder if you are willing to accept it?"

What he was going to say next, Maca wanted to know with a certain round part. But after all, he was the one who led the way to this result, and now it's time to agree, and of course he can only suppress the spirit of complaining in his heart.

"Please tell me!" Maca waved his hand casually.

"As long as Mr. Diher can study and use the Philosopher's Stone together, then Charlotte will be taken away by you today, and we will have nothing to say." The old Patriarch said.

This is a bit different from what he thought. Obviously, the Werther family seemed to have something hidden, so that they gave up the opportunity to take the initiative...

Is it because of the deterrence of the "Dieher family"? Maca himself was the first to not believe this kind of answer.

According to his understanding, there are obviously several ancient wizard families, but why are they hiding in the dark without making a sound?

Are there any scruples? Or are you planning something big and shady?

Of course, now is not the time to think about these, let's settle the matter in front of us first!

Maca snorted coldly, pointed at Charlotte and said, "Only by her? Can it be compared to half of the Philosopher's Stone? Mr. Witte, are you kidding me?"

Charlotte had a pretty face with a cold face, and said to herself that if she had the chance to leave here, she must give her all her strength to give this elementary school boy who dared to say anything a slap in the face.

After grasping the psychology of the other party's longing, this kind of playing hard to get will show great effect when he hides his real intention.

What's more, what he said is also very true. From the perspective of members of the Werther family, exchanging one Charlotte for half of the right to use the Philosopher's Stone is really a bargain.

If Maca didn't bargain, it would really arouse the other party's suspicion.

Sure enough, the old Patriarch immediately nodded and said: "Of course it's more than that! Mr. Diher, if you have anything you want, as long as our Werther family has it, you can consider it."

Waiting for your words!

"I want to borrow the magic book "Abatel"!" Maca said bluntly.

After the old Patriarch heard it, his expression froze.

The magic book of the Werther family is too famous, and the reason why it is so famous is precisely because of the scandal in the family.

"Ahem...can I change it?" The old Patriarch took a deep breath and said, ""Abatel" is the inheritance of our Werther family. Even members of the family have to go through a lot of screening before they can read it..."

He is not surprised by Maca's request, not at all!

Because of that family's scum back then, this family's secret magic book became almost everyone knows. Even though the Werther family has completely kept a low profile now, everyone who should know has already known.

But, can that thing be taken out casually as a trading item?

Maca shrugged and said, "Since that's the case... I want to choose a few books from your family's collection to borrow—not including "Abatel", is that okay?"

From the very beginning, he had never expected to see the famous and mysterious magic book so easily.