18 Chapter 16 -

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Upon reviewing the rewards he received from the system, Adrian was surprised, and while he could grasp the general idea, he sought further clarification. He inquired with the system to provide more details, and it promptly updated him on the situation.

The first reward, titled 'Hidden Trick Master,' was granted because Adrian orchestrated the events leading to the destruction of the Lestrange family from behind the scenes without getting caught. This reward would allow him to continue being a hidden hand behind any devious plans he might undertake in the future, as long as he remained cautious and avoided detection.

The second reward was relatively straightforward. Adrian had successfully sent owl mail in a way that couldn't be traced back to him, even by entities with significantly more powerful resources, such as the French Ministry and the Daily Prophet.

However, there was a variable factor in Penelope Flamel. Although not as famous as her husband, she was a Supreme Master Alchemist herself with deep knowledge. Upon the request of the Kama family, who sought to acknowledge their hidden savior, Penelope Flamel traced back Adrian's actions, leading to his discovery. Despite this, Adrian received the gratitude of the Kama family.

As for the last reward, Adrian was recognized as the person who saved Laurena Kama and her family from a disastrous event. Despite not having any prior acquaintance with them, his actions in helping punish the evil and distorted Lestrange family, which had the blood of many innocent people on their hands, earned him a reward. This reward would contribute to upgrading the blood purity of Adrian's future children, making them more powerful.

Upon learning these details, Adrian felt a profound sense of satisfaction. His attempt to spite Rudolph not only had unforeseen consequences but also brought him significant benefits. With a peaceful mind, he proceeded to Caldwell Apothecary for his work.

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In the afternoon, as Adrian finished his work and was preparing to go home, he received a sudden call from Mr. Caldwell. Upon entering the office, he noticed another middle-aged lady sitting across from Mr. Caldwell. Although the woman was dressed in a refined manner and has noble etiquette, he could see that there are signs of severe insomnia and tension were evident on her face, making her appear older than she should.

Mr. Caldwell greeted Adrian and introduced the lady, "Adrian, Let me introduce you to this beautiful lady. This is Mrs. Dumbledore. She is the wife of my good old friend, Mr. Dumbledore. Her daughter is terminally ill and requires emergency medical services. Due to some reasons, they can't take her to St. Mungo's, and she has come to me to get help about her daughter as we share a good family relationship."

As Mr. Caldwell finished, the lady extended her greetings, "Hello, Mr. Adrian. I've heard a lot about you from Mr. Caldwell. It's my pleasure to meet you."

Although Adrian responded with full courtesy, he was puzzled. Hasn't Albus's sister already become an Obscurial after being severely bullied by muggle boys when they witnessed her using underage magic in 1891 at the age of 6?

This event was the initial trigger for the challenging phase of the Dumbledore family. Later, Mr. Dumbledore sought revenge in a fit of rage, leading to his imprisonment in Azkaban, where he ultimately died last year from grief and constant abuse by dementors. Now, the girl should be 11 years old, or almost 11 years old, but in the original timeline, the girl was safeguarded by her mother due to her condition and didn't attend Hogwarts.

Later, at the age of 14, she accidentally killed Mrs. Dumbledore when her magic exploded. After this incident, she was sheltered by her two older brothers, Albus and Aberforth, who loved her dearly. However, in the late summer of 1899, she met a tragic end while attempting to stop a three-way duel between Albus, Aberforth, and Grindelwald.

As Adrian anticipated a future encounter with Albus, which could either lead to friendship or conflict, he had already planned to visit Godric's Hollow. His intention was to assess the current situation of the Dumbledore family and determine if he could alter their tragic fate and how to. While Albus might not need intervention, Aberforth, Ariana, and Mrs. Dumbledore could potentially benefit from his efforts, preventing the tragic demise of a bullied girl with a sorrowful life.

However, he was not adequately prepared, as he didn't know how to approach them. Now that he had the chance, he felt delighted but also confused about why Mr. Caldwell would suddenly inform him about the Dumbledore family. If there were any potion requirements, Mr. Caldwell was more than capable of handling them. Moreover, even if the girl couldn't be taken to the hospital, there were healers who provided outcall services.

So, he politely asked Mr. Caldwell why he was summoned and what he could do for him. In response, Mr. Caldwell said, "Oh dear Merlin, sorry I forgot to mention this to you earlier. I recall in one of our one-on-one sessions last month, you shared your perspective on mental health conditions and how they affect magic and the wizarding kind."

Adrian then understood what might have happened. After the fruitful conversations during Mr. Caldwell's birthday banquet last month, Mr. Caldwell had decided to groom him as his personal disciple. Almost every other day, they would have master-disciple meetings where they shared their experiences. Mr. Caldwell would impart his views on potions and many political aspects of the magical world, while Adrian, recognized as an all-rounder in various magical branches despite his low registered level in those, contributed insights on various subjects.

Mr. Caldwell was impressed with his junior disciple and enjoyed discussing everything with him, finding that many of his problems had solutions when they entered Adrian's mind. In one of these meetings, Adrian shared his views on how Obscurials and severely mentally ill patients in the Muggle world are similar. He also discussed how using Muggle methods of psychological treatment could potentially eliminate and control Obscurials.

Adrian explained that Obscurials are born when a wizard or witch tries to suppress their magical power due to mental fear, leading to its uncontrollable nature and eventual transformation into deadly beings, all due to the overwhelming magic power gathered under a timid and fearful mind.

In the Muggle world, many mental health problems also arise from childhood trauma and fear, potentially turning individuals into mentally ill people. While not all become uncontrollable and deadly, many do in various degrees and ways. Adrian suggested that with proper treatment and care, there are numerous cases where these individuals have been completely treated and returned to normal life.

Although it is a tedious process, as the care for every person should be tailored to their specific condition, the method has proven successful in Adrian's previous life. Despite not being a professionally registered psychologist in his previous life, Adrian volunteered in various programs related to mental health during his university years. His maternal grandmother was one of these mentally ill patients, and he wanted to establish a regular and supportive relationship with her. She was the only living relative he had left after his parents passed away in an accident when he was a teenager.