Now I have to praise Albus Dumbledore as the greatest wizard of the twentieth century.

Your strength does not lie in how much power you have, let alone the status and reputation you once had, but in the fact that you have a truly strong heart.

This is also the reason why I chose to hand you an invitation letter in the first place.

I believe that even in Faerûn, a continent full of strong men and full of dangers, you can still continue to write your own legend."

After that, Zuo Si casually grabbed a piece of Saronite iron ore that was being transported by the New Phyrexia machinery, smelted it directly into metal and removed the remaining mental pollution of the ancient god to the maximum extent, and then gently threw it away.

Dumbledore subconsciously caught it, and immediately felt the passage of his own life force, as well as the strange whispers coming from his mind, and quickly put on himself the classic first-level spell to protect against evil.

moment!

All these terrible effects are blocked out.

Similarly, he can also carefully examine this small piece of magic metal that exudes a green light.

After about a few minutes, he raised his head and asked with surprise: "It can actually absorb all vitality and magic energy?"

"That's right.

Although there is a certain upper limit for absorption, it is undeniable that the characteristics of Saronite are very suitable for making various magic equipment.

Especially armor that can withstand magic attacks.

But please be careful when using it.

Whispers of the Old Gods are no joke.

If there is no blessing and protection from evil and is exposed to it for a long time, it won't take long for a sane person to go completely crazy.

In addition, if the evil organizations and gods in Faerun discover that you possess Saronite, they may also cause huge trouble."

Zuo Si reminded him pretending to be kind.

Because he knew very well that with Dumbledore's character, he would not give up because of danger, but would face the difficulties and enjoy the excitement of a battle of wits and courage against a powerful enemy.

Even though this old lion who graduated from Gryffindor House has been pretending to be the principal of Hogwarts for several years, the passion for adventure and excitement in his heart has never cooled down.

Through the report of the lich from the Arcane Society, Zuo Si knew that the principal had secretly carried everyone on a short adventure after he had just obtained the LV1 mage level. He and his teammates hunted two pterosaurs and brought them with him.

I returned several pterosaur eggs requested by the client.

You must know that this mission requires leaving the city and entering a dense forest, so the wizard's ability will definitely not be used.

If a first-level mage wants to be effective in the face of a powerful predator with the ability to fly like a pterosaur, he must not only have a smart enough mind, but also have the courage to face death. It is definitely not something that just anyone can do.

Did it.

Even if a complete and proper plan is made, if there is a slight mistake during the operation, the result will most likely be death on the spot.

If it were Zuo Si himself, he would definitely not do such a dangerous thing when he only had LV1 spell casting level.

But the principal not only did it, but also performed extremely well.

This can be seen from the fact that he alone received half of the entire team's rewards.

Adventurers are a group that values ​​more work and more gain.

Only when a member performs a performance that convinces his teammates can he get the highest proportion of commissions. This is an established rule.

As expected, after Dumbledore learned about the characteristics of Saronite and the trouble it might cause, instead of throwing it away, he put it in his pocket and said in a half-joking tone: "Since this

If the magic metal is so magical, then its value must be very high. I have to take it back and keep it safe. You know, I am very poor now."

But Zuo Si questioned disapprovingly: "If you really need money, why do you refuse the help I provide?

I believe you should know by now that wealth has long lost its meaning to me.

As long as I am willing, I can mobilize the resources of thousands of planets at any time.

A few million or even tens of millions of gold coins are not even pocket money in my eyes.

What's more, this kind of help is essentially a reward for your previous help to me."

Dumbledore shook his head slightly: "No, that's different.

You have given me enough things back, even far more than the help I gave you in the first place.

My self-esteem does not allow me to ask for things endlessly like a parasite.

I need to work hard to get everything I need.

Only then can it be considered a great adventure.

The most important thing is that I enjoy this process and feel excited and stimulated from it.

You know, it's been a long time since I've been so full of unlimited expectations for the future.

And I'm very curious about what makes you, a human being, willing to join Baator Hell and become a great devil.

Because in my opinion, your thoughts and actions are far from evil.

Just the opposite.

You always give people the impression that you are very rational and are rarely swayed by violent fluctuations in emotions."

Hearing these words, Zuo Si couldn't help but laugh, and asked while laughing: "What do you think is evil?

Like a demon who kills, destroys, betrays, tortures and abuses at will, and then derives happiness and enjoyment from it?

Or do you want to use lies and deception like other devils to lure mortals into signing a contract to sell their souls?

Or is it just profit-seeking, doing whatever it takes to get benefits from it, and abandoning all morality and conscience?

I admit that these are all part of the vast definition of evil.

But none of them are the essence of evil.

The real evil is the belief that human nature is inherently evil, and that every life is driven by self-interest in the subconscious mind, rather than altruism that represents kindness.

In many cases absolute rationality itself symbolizes evil.

Because from a utilitarian perspective, the trolley problem has never been a difficult problem. It is just a simple mathematical problem, and there is no need to consider ethics at all.

On the contrary, from the perspective of human emotions and morality, there will be debates about whether a person has the right to kill another innocent person in order to save more people.

Precisely because human kindness and morality are so fragile, like a candle lit in a strong wind, it may be extinguished at any time.

So in my opinion evil is the ultimate answer given by the entire multiverse.

It's just that I'm not like those devils and demons who were instilled with evil consciousness at birth, always wanting to break the balance and eliminate good things once and for all.

They have obviously forgotten that evil will become meaningful precisely because it is set off by goodness and justice, just like darkness needs light to set off.

Similarly, because of the foil of evil, kindness and justice will be cherished by people and become a beacon of hope.

The two should have a symbiotic relationship, spiraling upward in constant struggle, rather than one destroying the other.

So in your opinion I am not evil, in fact it is because I have redefined evil.

What's more, do you think you really understand me?"

Speaking of this, Zuo Si paused deliberately, pursed his lips with a playful smile, and then continued to himself: "No, you have never known the real me.

To be precise, I have never shown you my truest self.

There was a time when you always thought that I would become the second Voldemort, or even better.

But in fact, at that time, the number of people who died at my hands had far exceeded Voldemort's who knows how many times.

But I have never felt regret, guilt, sadness or uneasiness.

Because I faced the evil and selfishness in my heart.

So it wasn't that I was influenced by evil and joined Hell, but that I chose evil and accepted Asmodeus's invitation to become the Great Devil.

I am the key to playing a decisive factor in this process."

"So all this comes from your underlying thoughts and values. So, I think I understand what's going on."

A thoughtful look appeared on Dumbledore's face.

As someone who has experienced this, he clearly understands that the point of view expressed in these words actually refers to the process of formation and evolution of personality and self-awareness.

And from Zuo Si's tone, he could not hear any hesitation, hesitation or confusion, only determination to move forward.

Dumbledore had seen one similar person in his life, and that was Gellert Grindelwald, whom he loved deeply.

What's more, Zuosike made a lot more noise than Gellert Grindelwald back then.

Especially the horrific scene like a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood on the battlefield of Mount Hyjal, even when I think about it now, I can't help but feel fear and trembling.

"It would be best if you could understand. After all, I don't want you to be on the opposite side of me one day. That would be so regrettable."

When saying these words, Zuo Si's eyes became obviously more sincere.

This is also the meaning of today's meeting and conversation.

Dumbledore touched the beard on his chin and laughed at himself: "Don't worry, I'm not stupid enough to actively provoke an enemy that I can't defeat.

And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with your current behavior.

last question.
To be continued...