Chapter 69 Stockholm Syndrome Spreading In Slytherin?(EDITED)

"Well, Hermione, I think you understand."

"There is no such thing as good or bad magic."

"People also use light magic to do evil."

"Dark wizards also sometimes use 'Avada Kedavra'."

"Sometimes they also use the Killing Curse to eliminate each other, reducing the number of dark wizards."

"We should approach it differently," Kyle began to reassure Hermione.

"But the book says that dark magic can twist people's minds and lead them to commit all sorts of evil."

The young witch was clearly not convinced.

To illustrate this point, a clear example is needed.

"Kyle, Professor Dumbledore doesn't practice the Dark Arts, but he's still considered the greatest White Wizard of the century."

"Um, who told you that Professor Dumbledore can't perform the Dark Arts?"

Kyle looked shocked.

Grindelwald's "best friend" doesn't know a single dark spell?

Hermione: "???"

[Ding! Shock detected!]

[Ding! Host receives a silver treasure chest!]

"Okay, Hermione, don't worry. Only the weak can be affected by dark magic."

"Just like when I was sorted into Slytherin a few days ago, and you came to find me."

"See, a kind little wizard like me doesn't belong in Slytherin."

"You must have heard that I was ostracized and had conflicts with the Slytherin students?"

Dumbledore's example doesn't carry much weight without solid evidence!

But Kyle can speak about himself!

For a kind little wizard like himself, the light in his heart cannot be hidden no matter where he is.

This is preposterous!

Those little snakes have targeted him because they envy his kindness.

"Master Kyle, I apologize, may I interrupt you?"

A timid girl's voice came from behind.

It was Gemma Farley, the female "603" prefect of Slytherin!

"Sister Farley? You came to see me?"

"I believe you must have made the right choice?" Kyle changed his previous gentleness towards Hermione.

His voice became stern and commanding.

"Of course, Lord Kyle, this is the pocket money I have saved since childhood."

"A total of five hundred Galleons."

"I hope you can accept it!"

Gemma Farley had contemplated this all night, figuring out how to express her sincerity to Kyle.

The opponent is the "Blood Demon" from Knockturn Alley.

Whatever magical materials or spells she could provide, she certainly wouldn't like them.

In the end, she thought of Kyle telling Malfoy to ask his father to send two thousand Galleons as compensation.

This is the scene unfolding before her.

Although the Farley family isn't one of the "Twenty Eight Sacred Pureblood Families".

But Gemma Farley becoming a prefect in the Slytherin environment.

It comes from a pureblood family whose strength cannot be underestimated.

This is just the beginning!

Not to mention anything else, the pocket money she saved is five hundred times the Weasley family's fortune.

Kyle weighed the pocket in front of him, which had been cast with the Unmarked Stretching Charm.

The sound of gold coins clinking emanated from within.

"Very well, Senior Sister Farley, you have made a wise choice!"

"As long as you don't provoke me in Slytherin from now on, I won't bother with you either!"

Taking money to avert trouble for others.

Kyle still has the most basic work ethic.

It's just that Gemma Farley didn't leave upon hearing this. She stood not far away, hesitant to speak.

"What's the matter, Miss Farley?"

"Why haven't you left?"

"Do you wish to give me more Galleons?"

"I have always been someone who doesn't refuse!"

Kyle glanced at Gemma Farley.

He had no mercy for the Slytherin little snakes.

There is also a threat in his words.

If you provoke me again.

But I don't want to be threatened in the future.

Instead of fear or timidity, Gemma Farley's eyes lit up.

"My lord, do you need Galleons?"

"Can you tell me, if I become your servant, how many Galleons should I give you a year?"

"I mean, I can ask my family for more money!"

[Ding! Surprise detected!]

[Ding! Host receives a golden treasure chest!]

Hearing Gemma Farley's words, and then seeing the prompts on the system interface.

Kyle is a little dazed.

Surprise emotion?

What on earth?

Looking at this demeanor...

Hanging her from the ceiling all night and threatening her.

And she just gives you money?

"No, I mean..." Kyle waved his hands, deciding it would be better to clarify things.

What kind of followers would he dare to gather under the nose of Dumbledore...

Especially in this Snake's nest of Slytherin.

This is just the standard setup for the Dark Lord!

"Yes, my lord, I understand!"

Gemma Farley looked excitedly at Kyle's outstretched five fingers before Kyle finished speaking.

"These five hundred Galleons are my sincerity to my lord!"

"In a few days, I will ask for another five hundred Galleons from home, and I will present five hundred Galleons to my lord every year from now on!"

"Gemma Farley is willing to dedicate her life to serving her lord!"

After speaking, Gemma Farley didn't wait for Kyle's response.

She simply left the library happily.

She had to go back and write letters to her family asking for money!

Five hundred Galleons a year, adding up to five thousand Galleons in ten years?

For a pureblood family, this amount of money isn't trivial.

But what about the benefits?

Back then, when Voldemort's shadow loomed over the British wizarding world, the power of those pureblood families who followed him swelled unknowingly!

And Gemma Farley had already investigated.

She is the first to call for Kyle's allegiance, and that's a big deal!

[Ding! Six surprises detected!]

[Ding! Host receives 6 silver treasure chests!]

Outside the library...

"Senior Farley, how did it go?"

Once out of the library, Gemma Farley was surrounded by several familiar little snakes.

"Success! Master Kyle has agreed to accept me as a servant!"

"And I only need to offer him five hundred Galleons every year."

At that news, the little snakes became excited.

A little snake from a pureblood family.

No matter how dire life is now, who would lack five hundred Galleons?

Hogwarts gives out two hundred British pounds in Galleons every year to Muggle-born wizards!

The British pound is worthless in the wizarding world.

"Lord Kyle is so merciful."

"I... I don't know what to say."

"Senior Farley, I'll go back and write a letter to my family, asking them to send money." One little snake couldn't help but sigh in admiration.

"No, what you need to do now is not write home."

"Instead, hurry back and pledge allegiance to Lord Kyle for the second time!"

Upon hearing this, several little snakes looked at each other.

Even Gemma Farley didn't mind, and she rushed back into the library without delay.

The friends from moments ago had turned into competitors in an instant.

In the library...

Gemma Farley is gone.

But an awkward atmosphere settled between Kyle and Hermione.

Kyle looked at his hands, froze for a second... oh, I forgot about her.

The young witch looked at him suspiciously!

Is this what you call kindness?

How many conflicts have arisen?

To be honest, this is the first time Hermione is so happy to see someone offer money of their own accord.

And to volunteer as a servant and give money every year?

"Hermione, wait, let me explain!" Kyle was also taken aback.

This Slytherin prefect had taken the wrong medication outside.

And still swallowed it, by mistake.

"You know, there are over seven thousand students in Slytherin.

"Among so many students, there are bound to be a couple of idiots."

"You're a young wizard from a Muggle family, so you must know about Stockholm Syndrome?"

"It's when the victim of a crime develops a positive view of the perpetrator, a kind of psychological disorder."

"You see, I've always disliked evil, perhaps it's because of my extreme methods that this result came about."

In fact, that was the only explanation Kyle could come up with.

"So that's it!" The young witch also breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.

She felt that Kyle had a point.

After all, with so many students in Slytherin, it is inevitable that one of them would get such symptoms.

It's a coincidence, but it makes sense!

"Master Kyle, excuse me!"

As soon as the words are spoken, six more Slytherin snakes approached.

Leading them is the fourth-year snake, Hughes Lestrange!

"You've thought it through too?" Kyle glanced at the six little snakes in front of him.

Gemma Farley was an exception.

These six little snakes all came from pureblood families, if he remembered correctly.

Receiving a proper family education since childhood!

They couldn't all be Stockholm Syndrome patients, could they?

"Of course, Lord Kyle, it's our lifelong honour to serve you!"

"I'm willing to serve you with my life!" a student from Lestrange family respectfully placed a pouch in front of Kyle.

"Here are five hundred gold Galleons as a token of my sincerity to Lord Kyle!"

"I'll send this year's five hundred gold Galleons from my family as soon as possible!"

"My lord Kyle, here's a thousand gold Galleons. I deeply regret the unpleasantness that occurred earlier!"

"Don't worry, at the latest the day after tomorrow, I'll ensure this year's five hundred gold Galleons reach you!"

"Master Kyle, here's my eight hundred gold Galleons..."

as the first students started...

The rest of the young wizards follow suit and presented the Galleons they had brought.

Even the two little snakes who brought more than others quickly explained that these are just "tokens of sincerity".

Money meant nothing; gold galleons were never an issue for pureblood family.

Hundreds of Galleons.

If they could gain even a little favour in the heart of Kyle, who hadn't fully matured yet!

That would be the real reward!

[Ding! Six surprises detected!]

[Ding! Host receives 6 silver treasure chests!]

Kyle looked at the six pouches full of Galleons in front of him.

And as the six little snakes with excited expressions looked toward kyle.

Hiss!

Is this Stockholm Syndrome contagious?

Kyle had never heard of such a thing!

"Master Kyle, we won't trouble you further!"

"Have a pleasant morning!"

Once the matter is settled, They bid farewell with remarkable foresight.

Hadn't they noticed that Lord Kyle was with a lady?

Before leaving, even the ten little snakes from pureblood families gave Hermione, a Muggle-born witch, a friendly smile for the first time.

"Kyle!"

The young witch looked at the pouches on the table, feeling overwhelmed.

"Wait, let me think about it. I'm sure I can figure out a way to explain it to you!"

Kyle rubbed his forehead.

So... what exactly happened?

"Well, maybe the Slytherins have a bit of Stockholm Syndrome. You know, pureblood families.

"They intermarry all the time, and most of them tend to be a bit extreme."

"Like that Hughes Lestrange just now."

"I don't know if you've heard of their family, but over ten years ago, they are staunch supporters of that mysterious person."

"Most of their family members are still locked up in Azkaban!"

At that moment, Kyle commended his ingenuity!

He, indeed, is the kindest young wizard at Hogwarts.

This explains everything...

Perfectly justified!

In fact, in the eyes of many, most wizards have some peculiarities.

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"Master Kyle, I'm sorry to disturb you."

"This is ours..."

"I implore you to accept it!"

With those words, three wizards approached.

Kyle froze immediately.

No, no matter how reasonable my explanation is.

I can't tolerate this pampering, can I?

There's no end to it!

For the next hour, Kyle didn't read a single book.

There were waves of three or five little snakes, and sometimes it rose to seven or eight.

Wave after wave came.

Always with the same demand.

Offering money first!

Then, pleading Kyle to accept them as minions!

Finally, pledging allegiance with their lives!

If it weren't for the fact that this is a library in Hogwarts, there are people.

Perhaps they'd all be kneeling on the ground, kissing his shoes.

Just like that, each of them made sure to leave Kyle with a treasure chest of "surprise" emotions before departing.

Halfway through the morning, Kyle had amassed over seventy little snake as minions.

There are over 40,000 Galleons in his account.

These little snakes are quite generous.

At least five hundred each!

Some even offered a thousand Galleons without batting an eye.

Even Malfoy's two lackeys, Crabbe and Goyle, came over when there was no one was around.

Even Mrs. Pince, the librarian, looked at Kyle differently.

She wasn't familiar with Kyle; he seemed like a newly enrolled young wizard.

But it had only been a few days since school started.

And yet, she saw how respectful the senior Slytherins were when they approached.

It is just Mrs. Pince.

On the table next to Kyle and Hermione are two Ravenclaw students.

When the third wave of little snakes approached, the two Ravenclaws swiftly packed their belongings and left.

They are so close they can hear the conversation between the two sides.

Allegiance or something!

Terrifying!

This scene is truly frightening.

It couldn't help but evoke thoughts of the "Dark Lord."

To be honest...

Is Kyle short of these Galleons?

Even if he needs money, could he resort to extorting protection fees from his classmates every year?

This is simply an insult to his character!

What did they take Kyle, the kindest young wizard at Hogwarts, for?

Thinking of this...

Kyle angrily noted down the names in a notebook with a pen.

Marcus Flint!

Draco Malfoy!

Pansy Parkinson!

These three hadn't paid their protection fees!

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