Chapter 213 "Skyler's Third Awakening"

Skyler didn't resort to simple and crude mind manipulation; instead, he allowed them to make their own choices. Despite his current mental power and mastery of spiritual magic, rewriting the memories of 81 underage wizards posed an insurmountable challenge.

All the young wizards shared a common sentiment – Getting stronger while walking together for the betterment of Serpentis Vigil.

Regardless of Voldemort's terror, he was merely a defeated general. His past failure suggested he was not invincible. Similarly, Dumbledore, for all his power, was also a defeated general in the twilight of his life, barely holding on.

Unbidden, images of Skyler's remarkable feats flooded their minds – the lone stand against hundreds of Dementors, the collaboration with Draco to subdue them, the fearless encounter with Crazy Eyes Moody, and the mastery of protective magic to resist an unprecedented fire dragon.

These scenes, coupled with the mysterious language used to control the fire dragon, instill an inexplicable confidence in Skyler's strength.

Though they couldn't pinpoint the source of this confidence, they firmly believed that Skyler possessed the strength to rival both Voldemort and Dumbledore!

In addition to Voldemort and Dumbledore, Skyler emerged as the fourth option, offering an alternative to hiding or fleeing!

"Skyler! Skyler! Skyler!"

"We will follow you till the day we die!"

"There is no greater wizard currently alive that shares the same power as you!"

As anticipated, every young wizard present, without exception, willingly and wholeheartedly raised their hands, voicing Skyler's name in unison.

This unified will and collective spirit created a magical moment, fostering a true sense of family among the young wizards.

Simultaneously, a magical phenomenon unfolded: Every single member of the Serpentis Vigil's body started to glow in greenish light.

Each young wizard emitted a wave of magical power akin to glistening stardust, casting a faint glow as it drifted toward Skyler.

Unexpectedly, this scene defied Skyler's initial expectations.

His intention was to utilize the "absolute dominance" to project an image of formidable strength, fostering unwavering confidence in him as a leader capable of challenging the two major wizards in the world. He sought for the young wizards to follow him by their own free will, devoid of manipulation or coercion.

He genuinely believes in his ability to rival the two major wizards. Having defeated two quasi-magisters, these triumphs remain undisclosed. Following these victories, he inherited Slytherin's legacy and awakened the potent snake eyes. Unveiling the mysteries of space magic through the "Dimensional Shift" from "The Fifth Element," he is uncertain about the extent of his overall strength.

Moreover, Voldemort's resurrection is still some time away.

Salff's breakthrough in magical power during the "Human and Staff Unity" ceremony propels him to the level of an Auror. There's a strong likelihood that, with the aid of the snake ring to share Salff's magic power, he could attain elite Auror status. Additionally, his birthday is approaching soon—

To be precise, his birthday is on June 5th, just a month and five days away. Upon turning 15, following the original magic growth trajectory, he is expected to advance to the "senior student" level. Considering his current growth trajectory, he anticipates reaching at least the level of a quasi-mage while sharing Salff's magic power.

Magic power varies from combat power, as wizards possess distinct fighting styles.

Voldemort, a powerful wizard, prioritizes spellcasting speed, spell potency, and a substantial reservoir of magic power. His approach leans towards offensive spells, particularly dark magic, enabling him to unleash successive life-threatening curses without hesitation.

On the other hand, Dumbledore is a technical wizard who values the precision of spellcasting, executing intricate strikes with minimal magic power consumption. His methods are versatile, encompassing elemental magic, transformation, and everyday spells, which he can masterfully wield in diverse situations.

Professor Flitwick excels as an agile wizard, leveraging his diminutive stature and nimble movements to dodge and maneuver expertly. His emphasis lies in the precision and swiftness of spellcasting, employing high-speed continuous spells to overwhelm adversaries with firepower. In the face of enemy counterattacks, he relies on his agility to evade and reposition, gradually restricting the opponent's movement and securing victory.

Skyler, in contrast, embodies a rare type among combat wizards – a strategic wizard. This distinctive fighting style eschews a singular focus on strength, technique, or speed, instead adapting to circumstances and employing diverse strategies for various foes.

Attaining proficiency in this style demands an extensive knowledge base and access to diverse resources. Dealing with a myriad of situations and enemies necessitates mastery of a broad range of magical fields and proficiency with various alchemical equipment, elevating the threshold for those aspiring to adopt this approach.

Simultaneously, as this type of wizard relies on intellect rather than sheer strength, there are stringent requirements for the wizard's IQ and strategic acumen.

Higher thresholds often herald more formidable attributes. The distinctive feature accompanying this is that such a wizard gains strength when confronted with powerful adversaries. The stronger the enemy, the more potent their capabilities become, allowing for impressive leapfrog counterattacks.

But the path to him becoming stronger is easily one of the hardest, because he can't solely depend on himself to get stronger by learning or practicing everyday. Skyler needs to have a live battle against someone stronger than him in order for him to grow.

Returning to the Serpentis Vigil Club:

Drops of starlight adorned Skyler's wizard robe, seamlessly penetrating it and vanishing without a trace. With an increasing influx of starlight into his body, Skyler sensed a peculiar shift in the rhythm of his blood.

A sudden realization struck him.

This was the phenomenon of blood resonance among wizards!

Despite pure-blood wizards frequently emphasizing the nobility and purity of blood, it's widely acknowledged that all wizards possess ancient blood power, extending to those from Muggle families.

The so-called Muggle ancestry reveals that their forebears were also pure-blood wizards, but a particular generation's descendants lost their magical abilities, resulting in a dormant lineage. However, the potency of the bloodline endured, lying latent until reactivated in a subsequent generation of descendants.

Therefore, the young wizards present, whether hailing from pure-blood, mixed-blood, or even Muggle families, all harbor blood powers of varying strengths and weaknesses within their bodies.

As their individual wills converged, an exceptionally enigmatic bond materialized among them.

This bond is the resonance of blood.

Skyler took a deep breath.

The bloodline resonance is remarkably faint—the bloodline power within these young wizards has not been thoroughly explored. In comparison to the potent bloodline power awakened in Skyler's body, theirs seems comparatively feeble.

Nevertheless, their sheer quantity compensates for any lack of quality.

Skyler closed his eyes as he chanted inside his heart, "The power within has awakened; the more I tread the arduous trials of life in the wizarding world, the stronger I come out on the other side."

"Grindelwald and Voldemort have nothing against my current power. I've defeated the wizards hailing from the ancient time when magic was still potent. Yet, here I am... The second generation Dark Lord? What a joke!"

He sensed his blood surging and coursing, realizing that, incredible as it may be, he had indeed triggered the third magical upheaval in his life!

The other members who were watching him from afar can only open their mouths in awe as they sense there is a massive change undergoing Skyler's body.