A Pact Beyond Power

Elena casually said that she didn't think there was any dominating spirit in the previous YY novels that could make Dumbledore suddenly believe in her without reservations, especially when Dumbledore himself witnessed more than one Dark Lord in his growing years.

"There is no price, you only make an oath: to ensure that you will never initiate a war between the non-magical world and the magical world, and when the two worlds merge, to rise up and guide everything towards peace. Always uphold the interests of the Gargoyle Orchard School of Witchcraft and Wizardry."

Dumbledore responded calmly and thoughtfully, and it was evident that these were not temporary words, as if he was already prepared, just waiting for Elena to appear.

Since the promising Tom Riddle gradually transformed into Voldemort over ten years ago, Dumbledore has been reflecting on this issue. Young talented wizards are often more susceptible to power. At this moment, if they can have a mental defense line to help them maintain balance, perhaps all outcomes would be different.

"Professor Dumbledore, I think it's possible that you are overestimating me."

Elena smiled somewhat embarrassed. She was not interested in becoming the deity or savior of the magical world. Her only aspiration was to eat, drink, and enjoy happiness, then retreat to the United States after the fourth grade to watch the older brothers grow up on the internet.

"But you may also be underestimating... Elena, you have no idea how great your potential is." Dumbledore blinked shrewdly and did not give Elena any false hope.

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Communication is completely impossible; the topic has come full circle.

After a few seconds of silence, the little silver-haired lori rolled her eyes and suddenly found a flaw in Dumbledore's speech.

"Moreover, this is unreasonable. You, a powerful wizard like you, may have several ways for me to fulfill the oath I made, but there are no rules that compel your promises. In case you do not teach me magic after you, or what if you do not protect me."

"The unilateral oath of obligation, no matter how whitewashed, is actually an unequal treaty; I do not want to sign any slavery contract."

Under the disparity of forces, all promises are impossible to establish: agreement will only occur under reciprocal conditions.

According to Elena, as long as there remains a significant power imbalance between the two parties, Dumbledore's idea is ultimately just an unprotected fantasy relying entirely on the constraints of his own credibility.

Dumbledore smiled slightly and said effortlessly, "Of course, all oaths should be mutual. Have you heard of an ancient magic called the Unbreakable Vow?"

For this magic in the fandom of her past life, which had been distorted in almost every wizarding marriage declaration, Elena naturally did not need further explanations from Dumbledore. If Dumbledore was willing to make this idealistic oath that had an almost legal effect, naturally, there would be no more issues.

"But," Elena shrugged. "The Unbreakable Vow requires a witness, who can have the magic and qualification to constrain you, who are already at the pinnacle of the entire magical world?"

Dumbledore did not respond directly. He gently picked up the wand beside him, his long fingers tracing against the wood's grain on the wand, and suddenly asked a strange question.

"The symbol next to the piano a moment ago, do you actually know what it is, UU reading .com, right? I don't think if it's just a common pattern, you would look back several times during a conversation."

Elena's pupil slightly contracted, and she suddenly remembered that indeed there was a powerful wizard in the world who could match Dumbledore's shoulders.

"Are you serious?"

"It seems I don't need any further explanations." Dumbledore nodded happily. "Actually, I might be looking forward to seeing you more than you think. After all, in a certain sense, you still have less similar ideas to his."

Grunt ~

The little silver-haired lori swallowed and finally understood why Dumbledore's attitude towards her was so strange. After a long time, he finally regarded her as the new Dark Lady Miaozi!

"I should really have some misunderstandings, Professor Dumbledore, listen to me explain..." Elena said weakly, raising her small paw.

"Time is running out, come on, remember not to scare poor Fox again."

Dumbledore grasped Elena's small hand with one hand and firmly held Fawkes's long golden tail with the other, saying clearly, "Please, Fox, take us to the Tower of Newmongarde."

"Wait, you will stop thinking about one..."

With a flame, the two disappeared from the headmaster's office.

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