Chapter 1681 Peace Talks?
"The soul fragments in the mirror of devouring have been taken back by me... Look! McLean, this is the greatest sincerity I can express to you... I don't know, are you still satisfied?"
Haierbo's words made Maca turn from doubt to surprise in an instant, and then back to a more puzzled state from surprise.
Yes, if the Devouring Mirror is no longer Hai Erbo's Horcrux, then the previous changes in Blois Castle also make sense.
The ancient mirror, no longer bound by Haierbo's soul, finally showed its most primitive ability. Such a mysterious power that even Maca can't completely seal with the soul rule rune is a sinful magical tool comparable to a series of sources of disasters such as the Bewitching Monument and the Gryffindor Sword.
If it weren't for the research on the Mirror of Devouring in Blois Castle, Maca had set up a fairly strict blockade in advance, which weakened its power to some extent, and maybe even the Muggle people around Blois Castle would suffer together. to a great disaster.
But when Maca was deeply surprised by Haierbo's so-called "sincerity" casually, he heard the other party asking in a serious manner:
"McLean, are you satisfied with this gift?"
Regardless of how credible Haierbo's words are, at least in Maca's view, this is definitely not a "gift". After all, just because of what Haierbo did, it brought a series of troubles to the people around Maca.
Of course, as far as Haierbo's thinking is concerned, this should really be regarded as a "sincere" gift!
Although Maca doesn't know how he did it, maybe this guy is simply lying and has other plans. But if he really pulled his soul fragments out of the devouring mirror, then he would completely give up such a powerful ancient magic item with both research value and use value.
And more importantly, even if he finds another item to make a new Horcrux, Maca feels that it will be difficult for him to find something more reliable than the Devouring Mirror—even if the Devouring Mirror is always The same is true of being controlled by Maca.
"Not to mention dissatisfaction," Maca frowned slightly, and said to Hai Erbo opposite, "I have to admit, your 'sincerity' really surprised me...Of course, the premise must be that you are sincere. The soul fragments have been taken back."
Having said that, he paused for a moment, and took a look at Hai Erbo for any reaction.
However, it is obviously impossible for Haierbo to be willing to show Maca any intention to prove it—to expose his soul to others openly,
It is undoubtedly an extremely dangerous thing, not to mention that the target is an outstanding wizard like Maca who has also deeply studied the rules of the soul.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Maca pouted, and continued:
"Okay! Let's put this question aside for now, because I want to discuss another issue with you... Haierbo, I want to know, what is it that you want to exchange for giving me this 'sincerity'?" what?"
As he was speaking, Maca shook his head involuntarily, and the expression on his face became calm again.
"Haierbo," he said after careful consideration, "Let's not comment on your words, I just want to ask you—what exactly do you want to get through this 'sincerity'? Is it just an agreement to cease fighting with us?"
"Oh, no! Of course it's more than that..." Haierbo waved his remaining left hand and said, "What I want is an environment where I can live and do research with peace of mind—as long as you don't disturb each other, you There shouldn't be any reason to be my enemy, right?"
It's a pity that although Haierbo's words sounded nice, Maca didn't believe it at all.
"Provide you with an environment to do research with peace of mind? And then?" Maca said, "When you have researched the results you want, will you be able to more easily realize some extremely dangerous plans and conspiracies in your heart?"
Maca's words made Haierbo silent for a while, and then he heard him say:
"It seems, McLean, that you have made up your mind not to give me any trust... Oh, of course, I do understand your feelings. But, are you really going to really hold my life , can you be willing to consider the request I just said?"
To be honest, just looking at Haierbo's attitude and demeanor today, Maca can indeed feel an inexplicable sincerity from it.
Haierbo, who has caused so many disasters during this period of time, did not show the same arrogance in the past today. No matter how you look at it, Maca finds it extremely awkward.
At least, this must be pretending.
"Your life?" Maca raised his eyebrows, and couldn't help saying calmly, "Haierbo...do you know how many people are waiting for you to lose this life now? Up to now, in fact, my personal thoughts are It doesn't matter anymore. Even if you are really tired from running around, I don't think the family members of the people you killed would like to see you live comfortably, would they?"
Hearing this, Hai Erbo couldn't help but shook his head, and then he walked to the railing of London Bridge without hesitation, and looked down at the Thames River, which could no longer be seen clearly under the cover of fog.
After a while, he just looked at the river that was only faintly visible to Maca, and said softly:
"It seems that we can't reach an agreement today?"
Haierbo's tone of voice when he said this seemed to add a touch of his usual indifference. To be honest, although this sounds always uncomfortable, Maca is obviously more used to the other party's indifference than the previous subtle cover-up.
Although Hai Erbo in this state is equally dangerous, at least he can let Maca know where the danger might come from. The way of stabbing someone with a soft knife like just now is the most difficult to guard against.
Maca finally seemed to be secretly relieved of Haierbo's change, and he quickly said before Haierbo could say the following words:
"If you want to say 'no agreement'... I don't think so. Haierbo, if you can accept my last condition, it doesn't mean that I will definitely not agree to your request."
"What conditions?"
Facing Hai Erbo who suddenly turned around and asked serious questions, Maca still said slowly, although there was still a lot of distrust hidden in his heart:
"What else? Of course it's your demonic body—if you keep this power, it's impossible for me to agree to your demands! What do you think?"