Chapter 218 "Divine Spectre Arachnid"

"At this moment, Luna returned to her usual dazed look. 'Ah, Mom...,' she uttered.

'Remember what we talked about? It's not like you'll never see your mother again. I hope this will do for now...' Skyler said with a smile.

'I have always believed that...' Luna raised her head, and her eyes began to flicker with a light called hope. 'Skyler, you are the miracle in my heart. It's incredible that I was able to meet you and get to know you on the train. Since you were able to find the mole, you must also be able to help me meet my mother, right?'

'Oh, my Luna, you will really pose a problem for me,' Skyler smiled. 'But since you believe in me so much, I will not let you down.'

Luna's face turned bright red again, and she jumped into Skyler's arms. Nestling her whole head on Skyler's chest, she said softly, 'I believe you. No matter what you say, I believe it.'

Skyler buried his chin in Luna's soft blond hair and gently stroked Luna's back with his palms, contemplating what he was thinking about-"

"Well, it seems that the matter of obtaining the Resurrection Stone will also be put on the agenda.

Skyler didn't want to touch the Resurrection Stone in his previous plan. This was a rare opportunity to plot against Dumbledore, and he didn't even need to take action himself; he could be picked cleanly.

Among Voldemort's Horcruxes, Tom's Diary, Slytherin Locket, and Ravenclaw Diadem have been solved; only the Hufflepuff Gold Cup, Gaunt's Ring inlaid with the Resurrection Stone, and Harry Potter are all that remain, with one more unknown.

The golden cup is in Gringotts, and Skyler has complete and detailed plans for this Horcrux. The problem lies with the Resurrection Stone and Harry Potter. In Skyler's original plan, Gaunt's ring was to be left to Dumbledore.

After Dumbledore was injured by Gaunt's ring, Harry Potter lost his protection. Wasn't it just a matter of Skyler to kill or behead him?

Without Dumbledore, only Voldemort could not kill Harry Potter, who was protected by various forces of fate. That is to say, that idiot Voldemort insisted on killing Harry with his own hands. Otherwise, Harry would have died countless times if another wizard had taken action.

However, this plan may need to be revised.

The first reason is, of course, the commitment to Luna. Skyler is well aware that those who achieve great things do not stick to trivial matters. Still, he does not mind using the most cruel methods on his opponents and enemies, as demonstrated by the fates of Hector Fowley and Lucinda Slughorn.

However, this does not mean that he is a cold-blooded and heartless Dark Lord.

He still has feelings for his own people, including relatives, a girlfriend, and other friends and allies. This invisible bond allows him to feel like a living person rather than a killing machine on this bloody road to hegemony.

Skyler despises those wizards who keep saying, "Women only affect the speed at which I draw my wand" all day long. In his opinion, these people are essentially no different from the eunuchs in the ancient Chinese Muggle world.

Even for innocent people, Skyler adheres to the principle of trying not to harm them. He has a deep reverence for life, considering every life beautiful and worth cherishing – as long as it doesn't stand in his way.

Therefore, Skyler intends to honor Luna's promise.

The second reason is that he has suddenly become interested in the magic of the Resurrection Stone. In the wizarding world, it has been an iron rule for at least two thousand years, dating back to the time of the four great wizards of ancient Greece BC, that the dead cannot be resurrected.

However, when he met "Destiny" last month, he clearly heard "Destiny" mention that "Death" could exempt him from going to the world of the dead.

So Dumbledore was mistaken. The "Three Artifacts of Death" may truly have been created by the three Peverell brothers, but the "God of Death" does exist.

Reflecting on the image of Death when he used his magic eyes to witness Avada Kedavra being cast, it is not difficult to deduce that Death may have left a legacy in the world, including the three Peverell brothers and Avada Kedavra's inventor.

Clearly, the creator of the curse is the inheritor of Death.

In this way, the importance of the Resurrection Stone to Skyler was immediately elevated infinitely.

The two of them shared a quiet and affectionate moment in the laboratory before Luna reluctantly left Skyler's arms.

"Let's go; I'll take you to see another interesting thing," Skyler said softly.

The two walked to a rectangular breeding tank labeled "Eight-Eyed Spider Egg."

"What... what is this?" Luna stared at the creatures in the breeding tank without blinking and asked in a deep voice.

In the transparent crystal breeding tank, a group of translucent mini-spiders moved quickly in the landscaped environment on eight legs. Their bodies seemed to be coated with a layer of camouflage, constantly changing colors to blend with the surroundings. Unless observed closely, most people would not be able to spot them.

"This is a newly discovered variant of the Eight-Eyed Spider. I named it the Divine Spectre Arachnid," Skyler explained the name of this species.

"Ah, is it because of the power it emits? I could feel a strong presence near this spider; at a time, it could be kind of scary for me..." Luna asked in a daze.

Skyler patted Luna and tried to comfort her with his smile, "Don't worry about it. That's just one of the reasons," Skyler replied. "You should know that the eight-eyed spider's natural enemy is the Basilisk, right? Because the eight-eyed spider has an extremely wide field of vision, and the Basilisk's gaze can kill them instantly. It's an insurmountable nightmare."

Seeing Luna nod to show her understanding, Skyler continued, "The Divine Spectre Arachnid has overcome this weakness."

"How did it overcome it?" Luna's eyes widened. When she thought about it, even if the eight-eyed spider reduced the number of eyes, it wouldn't be so easy to avoid being instantly killed by the Basilisk's gaze, let alone directly overcoming this weakness.

"Look at this," Skyler carefully inserted the wand into the socket of a one-way gate, pointed it at a little spider, and recited a holding spell. The little spider suddenly became stiff and motionless, revealing its original form.

The small spider was completely red, and Skyler estimated that this was due to the influence of the red hat's skull. Where it originally had eight eyes, it now had eight milky white conjunctivas with no visible pupils.

"Are they blind?" Luna asked in a puzzled tone. "This way, they are indeed no longer afraid of the Basilisk, but they also lose their vision. Vision is related to their most important predatory ability. This seems to be a bit more loss than gain."

"You are right to think so, but—" Skyler smiled, "This Illusion Divine Spectre Arachnid is not as simple as you think." Then, Skyler lifted the immobilization spell, and almost at the same moment, a green ooze was released. With a bang, a two-headed snake appeared inexplicably in the breeding tank.

Under the control of Skyler's snake language, the two-headed snake made a terrifying hissing sound, and the two heads were about to attack the spider group.

At this moment, a dazzling white light suddenly erupted from the Divine Spectre Arachnid's milky white conjunctiva, and the two heads and four eyes of the two-headed snake suddenly fell into a state of blindness!

Almost at the same moment, the conjunctiva of the Divine Spectre Arachnid opened, revealing its eight eyes that were flashing red.

They didn't need any orders, and they pounced on the two-headed snake at the same time, spraying out a large puff of spider silk, like a mummy's shroud, tightly wrapping the two-headed snake.

The two-headed snake struggled hard while being wrapped, successfully knocking away several Divine Spectre Arachnids with its body, and also crushing one or two small spiders that had no time to escape.

The remaining little spiders surprised Luna by simultaneously letting out a sharp chirp.

Even Luna, who was separated by a special crystal wall, couldn't help but feel dizzy. Skyler's arm held her from behind to prevent her from falling. Not to mention the two-headed snake that was hit by the sound wave at this moment; it fell into a complete daze, and its two heads swayed there as if they were drunk.

The spider silk wrapping the two-headed snake suddenly lit up with an eerie turquoise light. The two-headed snake let out a weak cry, then was reduced to invisible magic power and disappeared into the air.

"As you can see, the eyes of the Divine Spectre Arachnid already have the ability to blind, affecting a range of at least ten feet. In a dim environment, the blinding effect can even reach as far as thirty feet," Skyler continued: "After the enemy is blinded, the Divine Spectre Arachnid can restore its vision at any time and wrap the enemy with spider silk. This spider silk is also extraordinary, containing powerful curse power that can seal the opponent's magic power. After a normal level wizard is wrapped, casting even a simple spell might become impossible."

Skyler sneered, "Even the likes of Dumbledore and Voldemort would see a significant reduction in their ability to mobilize magic power. Suppose the opponent attempts to use physical strength to force a breakthrough or break free. In that case, the mouthparts of the Divine Spectre Arachnid can emit a dizzying chirping sound, directly attacking the human spirit."

Skyler concluded: "This species possesses the abilities of blinding, mental attack, physical restraint, and magic seal. It targets the body, mind, and magic of wizards simultaneously, making it the most powerful weapon specifically designed to restrain wizards."

"So, I can only entrust them to the person I trust the most, and that person now is..." Skyler held Luna's shoulders tightly with both hands, staring into her eyes intently. "That's you, my dear Luna. Can I trust you?"

The corners of Luna's mouth raised slightly as she nodded and said, "You can definitely trust me." She reached out to touch Skyler's face, her voice carrying a singing-like tone. "Faithful love is the most important treasure for human beings. I will always be loyal to you until the end of the world, until the end of time. I will never betray or leave."

Despite Skyler's composed state of mind, it must be said that Luna left him absolutely amazed at this moment.

Luna might not be the most conventionally beautiful girl he knows. Objectively speaking, in the eyes of Skyler, who is accustomed to seeing beautiful women, Luna's appearance might not stand out.

However, her ethereal and unique beauty, combined with her temperament, deeply influenced his thoughts.

What follows is another ten minutes that are not suitable for children.

After their reluctant separation, Luna embarked on practicing the control of the Divine Spectre Arachnid under Skyler's guidance.

The intelligence of the Divine Spectre Arachnid surpassed that of the Harassment Fly, with more advanced independent fighting capabilities. However, this also elevated the difficulty level for insect operators.

After several hours of practice, Luna, drenched in sweat, finally mastered the skills of commanding the Divine Spectre Arachnid.

Due to the spider's ability to spin silk and weave webs, forming effective formations became crucial. Following Skyler's suggestion, Luna successfully dispersed the invisible spiders in all directions.

Simultaneously, a vast spider web erupted from the center, covering an area as large as the Hogwarts Great Hall. Essentially, with the right timing, it could simultaneously seal off hundreds of teachers and students in the school.

Skyler observed the impressive results of today's practice with satisfaction. The synergy between the insect master's talent and the Divine Spectre Arachnid surpassed his initial expectations.

Inspired, he even coined a name for this exclusive secret, calling it Luna's own – "The Divine-Binding of the Ten Directions"!