Hogwarts: The Mafia Lord of Slytherin-Chapter 652: [] A Final Gambit, or a New Beginning!

To counter the Epang Palace, Erwin opened his palm. A miniature castle floated up, landing behind him—Hogwarts Castle, in a fortified, magical version. After conquering the entire Western magical world, Erwin had gathered strength from both East and West to build this fortress. It had all been for this moment.

Emperor Zheng Qin was completely stunned. Erwin’s preparations were far more comprehensive than his own millennia-long plan, and they were all designed to counter him.

Erwin launched the magical fortress into the air. Magic arrays blazed across its stone walls, and every defensive and offensive method the castle possessed activated, unleashing a barrage of attacks at Emperor Zheng Qin.

With a wave of his hand, Emperor Zheng Qin summoned the Epang Palace before him, blocking the assault. Light flashed above the ancient structure as it withstood the onslaught.

After the first exchange, Erwin and Emperor Zheng Qin clashed again. Hogwarts Castle and the Epang Palace faced off, splitting the sea into three distinct battlefields. Two jade seals, two buildings, and two emperors.

Golden blood rained from the sky. Emperor Zheng Qin and Erwin held nothing back, fighting to the death. The battle raged from day into night.

On the beach below, Gryffindor, Slytherin, and Ravenclaw watched. Gryffindor’s soul had dimmed to its lowest point.

"Do you think he can win?" Slytherin asked.

"I don’t know," Gryffindor replied. "But if he loses, everything is over."

Ravenclaw looked up at Erwin, locked in combat above. "He will definitely win. I believe in him."

Gryffindor smiled faintly. "I believe in Rowena’s judgment; she didn’t misjudge him. It’s a pity I won’t have the chance to see the final result." He raised his hand, looking at his fading palm. His face held no sorrow, only resignation.

Slytherin and Ravenclaw looked at him, their eyes filled with grief.

Gryffindor laughed. "Alright, I’m satisfied to see you all again! Besides, I think I’ve done a great service." His tone was strange, successfully making Ravenclaw smile.

"That’s right, Rowena," Gryffindor said. "Your smile is still so beautiful. Alright, I’m going now! There’s a saying in Britain that after someone dies, you can burn paper money at their grave to convey a message. If possible, when I die, please build me a grave and tell me the result of the battle."

The moment Gryffindor finished speaking, his figure dissolved into specks of red light and slowly disappeared.

Slytherin and Ravenclaw watched in silence.

The battle in the sky continued, but Emperor Zheng Qin and Erwin’s attacks gradually slowed. As the first light of dawn appeared on the horizon, the two stopped fighting. They stood on opposite sides. In the sky, the Imperial Seal and the two buildings ceased simultaneously, returning to their respective masters.

Emperor Zheng Qin looked at Erwin. "Is this the power from beyond the walls?"

Erwin said, "No. There are no strange supernatural powers beyond the walls."

Emperor Zheng Qin smiled. "I am not wrong. I only wish for the Qin Dynasty to last ten thousand years."

His body swayed, and he fell directly onto the steps in front of the Epang Palace. He lay there, looking at the sky, reaching out as if to grasp it.

"Oh, heavens," Emperor Zheng Qin murmured, "why are you so cruel to me? Why is my Qin Dynasty destined to perish? I am unwilling!"

He stretched his arm upward with all his might, but it ultimately fell limp. He slowly closed his eyes.

The instant Emperor Zheng Qin’s eyes closed, the Imperial Seal and the Epang Palace began to tremble, as if bidding farewell to their master. Then, both began to rapidly turn to ashes, vanishing completely.

Erwin floated to the ground, stumbling as he sat down. The Qin King’s sword was stuck in the ground beside him.

Ravenclaw and Slytherin floated over.

"Congratulations, Erwin. You’ve won."

Erwin smiled. "Yes. A victory fought to the death."

Ravenclaw and Slytherin sighed, offering no reply.

Erwin said, "Your Excellencies, could you help me take Hogwarts Castle back? I still have some things to do."

Ravenclaw and Slytherin didn’t ask further questions, disappearing directly into Hogwarts Castle. The fortress took to the air, flying toward England.

Erwin rested for a while, then stood up.

"Come out, Ebony."

From the depths of the woods, the little black cat strolled out, stopping not far from Erwin. It gave Erwin a complicated look.

Erwin chuckled. "It seems you’re no longer my Little Ebony. What should I call you now? World Will? Heavenly Dao? Or perhaps, Father?"

Little Ebony’s body began to extend, quickly transforming into human form—the exact image of Erwin’s father that he had seen in the old mansion.

"Your father is me, Little Ebony is me, or perhaps the World Will is me. It’s all just projections of my consciousness."

Erwin nodded. "Let me guess what you’re planning to do now. I’ve resolved everything for you; you’re probably planning to send me back outside the wall through the rift, then restart this world, guiding it back to the right path, aren’t you?"

The World Will nodded. "Yes. Your appearance was solely for the purpose of dealing with Emperor Zheng Qin and resolving the troubles of this world. Now, it’s time for you to return."

Erwin smiled. "You’ve really mastered the art of betraying humanity. Let’s make our move."

The World Will was silent for a moment. "Sorry for using you."

Erwin waved his hand. "It’s alright. You can send me back, right?"

Erwin looked at the World Will with a half-smile. The World Will remained silent for a moment before nodding. "Of course, I can send you back."

Erwin smiled but didn’t speak. The World Will waved its hand, and a seven-colored barrier appeared.

"Go through it, and you can return to the outside."

Erwin stood up and glanced at the World Will. He smiled, then without hesitation, stepped forward and passed through the barrier.

The next moment, Erwin found himself in a white, misty space. He looked around.

"See? Even the world can lie. System, get to work."

[Use all reputation points to replace the World Will with yourself! Please note that after the replacement, the host will become the World Will, and the system will completely disappear!]

Erwin said, "Replace."

[Host’s will detected. Replacement initiated. Searching for the conductive items left by the host. Detection successful. Replacement initiating! Host, it’s a pleasure to meet you. The system task is complete. Before leaving, host, are you sure you don’t want to return outside the walls?]

Erwin shook his head. "No, go back. Return to the hands of the one who created you. I quite like this world, and besides, I still have many things to do, don’t I? Or rather, I haven’t fulfilled my promise."

[Okay, host!]

Erwin smiled. "Give my regards to Niu Er."

[I will, host!]

In Godric’s Valley, the patterns on Snape’s robes lit up, flashing with purple light. Snape was startled. The next moment, Erwin’s figure suddenly appeared.

"Godfather, I’m back."

Snape’s eyes instantly reddened. "Welcome back, my child."

Erwin smiled. "Godfather, I’m bringing others back."

Snape nodded.

Then, with a wave of Erwin’s hand, streaks of light flashed. The dragon veins of the world were restored once more, and the extraordinary power within the transcendental realm was restored.

On the battlefield, the fallen members of Erwin’s side began to gradually reassemble. Everyone was now alive. Those who knew the details of Erwin’s plan exchanged glances.

"It seems that child really didn’t lie."

Old Tom, Rivers, Dumbledore, Grindelwald, and Voldemort—they were all alive.

After doing all this, Erwin’s figure soared into the air. As the will of the world, he was now the god of this world. Erwin waved his hand, and a dark figure appeared beside him. It was Ebony. However, Ebony was no longer the World’s Will; it was merely the little black creature that accompanied Erwin.

Ebony meowed.

Erwin smiled and said, "You’re right, we’re going to start a new life. As for the mistress, we’ll discuss that next semester."

[The End!]