Chapter 78: Silver-White Fiendfyre Vs Dark Blue Fiendfyre!

Hufflepuff House.

The most unremarkable house at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

However, when the gray-haired boy in front of him claimed to come from this house, Grindelwald's expression immediately changed, and even the tone of the Dark Lord's voice became somewhat strange.

"A Hufflepuff?"

Strictly speaking, the age of the gray-haired boy was enough to surprise Grindelwald.

A clearly eleven or twelve-year-old boy, daring to challenge the former Dark Lord at this age, and even impersonating someone else to the point that Dumbledore found it troublesome, was certainly a genius!

However...

What surprised Grindelwald the most was the house this gray-haired boy came from!

The fact that this gray-haired boy was from Hufflepuff House reminded Grindelwald of his past encounters because the first time he was captured by the Ministry of Magic was because of a Hufflepuff student.

That student had now become the pride of Hufflepuff House.

Many wizards in the magical world have a deep fascination with prophecy and destiny. They fear they cannot escape the fate predicted for them, and even the second-generation Dark Lord Voldemort met a grim end due to a prophecy.

Grindelwald took a deep breath, inexplicably feeling that he might indeed have a fateful connection with Hufflepuff students. A Hufflepuff student caused his first failure, and would another Hufflepuff student lead to his demise?

Perhaps...

This was unavoidable destiny!

Looking at Wilson's youthful face, Grindelwald suddenly felt a sense of absurdity. Was his life really going to end at the hands of this eleven or twelve-year-old first-year Hufflepuff student?

How absurd!

A former Dark Lord who once wielded power over the entire magical world, if he were to fall at the hands of a child, it would be an incredibly strange story to tell!

Of course.

Grindelwald carefully scrutinized Wilson. This young man, showing no fear even in front of the first Dark Lord, suddenly made Grindelwald feel that perhaps this was not an unacceptable outcome…

Just by what this little man was doing now, it was clear that Wilson's future would almost certainly make him a legendary wizard in the magical world. Having his name appear in the story of a future legendary wizard seemed like no disgrace.

"Young man."

Grindelwald's mood suddenly became very relaxed.

The eyes of the first Dark Lord were clear, and he suddenly said softly to Wilson, "Come on, take your wand, and let's see if this is the end of a genius or the rise of a legendary wizard…"

"Let's make it as fair as possible."

Wilson glanced at the empty hands of Grindelwald and hesitated for a moment before continuing, "Mr. Grindelwald doesn't have a wand either…"

At this point, Wilson was a bit embarrassed, "Of course, it's different for us. Even without a wand, I can cast powerful spells easily."

Indeed.

They were different.

Grindelwald without a wand was significantly weakened.

Wilson without a wand was significantly strengthened.

Grindelwald clearly misunderstood, looking at Wilson in amazement, subconsciously praising, "At this age… to be able to perform wandless magic proficiently?"

Other wizards at this age had just started at a magical school, most were seriously studying magic, and Wilson had already mastered wandless magic!

Of course.

Grindelwald himself was also a genius wizard.

When he entered Durmstrang at eleven or twelve, he began studying powerful dark magic, and at sixteen, he almost caused fatal accidents with his dark magic experiments, forcing the school to expel him…

"Do whatever you like…"

Grindelwald looked at Wilson, slowly spreading his arms, "Young man, you're just a first-year student. Whatever means you use against me, it won't be a fair duel between us."

Grindelwald paused for a few seconds, then continued, "Of course, I think it might be better for you to come back in a few years, but you probably don't want to leave so easily…"

In fact.

Both Grindelwald and Wilson thought this duel was unfair because they both believed they had a huge advantage.

Grindelwald thought his age gave him a significant advantage in magical power, combat experience, and magical knowledge over the young man.

Wilson's perception was simpler.

Wilson knew he was a wizard with cheats.

Moreover, Gellert Grindelwald was an elderly man, living for years in the confined space of Nurmengard, without even a wand in hand.

Regardless of their thoughts…

The duel had to begin.

Grindelwald and Wilson exchanged glances, and almost simultaneously, they both used Apparition to disappear from the tower, reappearing at the top of Nurmengard Castle!

A tense atmosphere spread!

At the top of Nurmengard Castle!

The highest point of what was once the center of the magical world in Europe, the lair of the first Dark Lord, had become the battleground for a duel between two wizards, a duel worthy of being called a pinnacle duel!

Apart from Dumbledore, who was still celebrating Christmas Eve in Godric's Hollow, and Voldemort, who was struggling to survive in the Albanian forest, this pair, old and young, were the most powerful wizards in the magical world!

Wilson slowly opened his hand…

A ball of white fire suddenly sprang from his palm!

This white fire seemed to have a soul, sometimes transforming into an eagle, sometimes into a lion, sometimes into a badger, and sometimes into a serpent, jumping and dancing in his palm!

The magical activity of this white fire…

Made Grindelwald recognize it at a glance, this was the fierce and evil Fiendfyre!

Ordinary wizards find it extremely difficult to master Fiendfyre. If a wizard's magical power or will is not strong enough, attempting to use this uncontrollable spell will result in being consumed by the Fiendfyre!

However, the Fiendfyre in Wilson's palm was only rebellious for a moment before becoming extremely docile, shrinking to the size of a candle flame, occasionally daring to flicker.

A look of admiration flashed in Grindelwald's eyes!

Many adult wizards find it hard to master Fiendfyre, yet in Wilson's control, it seemed like a toy, and this was achieved without using a wand. Even Grindelwald, who was well-versed in the Fiendfyre curse, had to admit that he and Dumbledore could at most do the same!

"White Fiendfyre…"

Grindelwald did not hide his amazement, sincerely praising the gray-haired boy, "Young man, in terms of the Fiendfyre curse alone, there are no more than three people in this world who can match you…"

Especially considering Wilson's young age!

This young man who dared to challenge him, indeed possesses enough strength!

Wilson's eyebrows raised slightly, unable to resist saying, "If I'm not mistaken… Mr. Grindelwald, one of those people must be Headmaster Dumbledore, right?"

"Of course."

Grindelwald nodded calmly.

Grindelwald never denied his recognition of Dumbledore.

Dumbledore was his lifelong friend and also his lifelong enemy. Strictly speaking, their only difference was in ideology, so Grindelwald never considered slandering Dumbledore.

As the first Dark Lord, Grindelwald was far more magnanimous than others imagined, and he earnestly praised his old friend in front of Wilson, "Since I met Dumbledore, I always believed that this world could never produce a second wizard with talent so overwhelming it felt suffocating…"

"…"

Wilson couldn't help but frown.

Unexpectedly, Grindelwald's praise for Dumbledore was surprisingly magnanimous, making Wilson, the only listener, feel like it would never end…

However, after praising Dumbledore, Grindelwald turned to praise Wilson, "Today I have to change my view. Young man, your talent can almost rival Dumbledore's!"

"…Thank you?"

Wilson's mouth twitched involuntarily.

Grindelwald, the Dark Lord, seemed to have an issue. Just how strong was his obsession with Dumbledore? Even when praising others, he couldn't help but bring in compliments for Dumbledore!

Indeed, Dumbledore deserved praise.

The entire magical world believed Dumbledore's magical power to be the greatest in the world.

Even during the reigns of the first Dark Lord Grindelwald and the second Dark Lord Voldemort, people's perception of Dumbledore's power did not waver. The old man's presence was a mountain blocking the path of any Dark Lord's ambition to rule the magical world.

However…

Shouldn't Grindelwald consider the occasion a bit more?

Bang!

A ball of dark blue Fiendfyre appeared above Grindelwald's palm!

This was Grindelwald's once favorite spell, with which he almost destroyed all of Paris!

Of course.

This also showed that Grindelwald somewhat lacked common sense.

Just his appearance with his wizard army and his intention to attack Paris would probably have been enough to make Paris surrender voluntarily…

As Wilson pondered this piece of history, his thoughts wandered inexplicably, and he quickly refocused, concentrating on controlling the silver-white Fiendfyre in his hand!

With Wilson's magical power enhancing it, the silver-white Fiendfyre rapidly expanded, confronting Grindelwald's dark blue Fiendfyre head-on. The two wizards, wielding Fiendfyre, finally became serious!

This duel, spanning across time, finally commenced!

(End of Chapter)

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