Harry Potter: The Atypical Alchemist

The six stubborn people were still pressing the crescent moon, but their positions had changed.

The surrounding space is no longer the interior of the sacrificial hall, but more like... the kind used when freshmen are admitted to Hogwarts... the dock?

It was still the kind in the open air. The stars in the sky seemed purer, and the light they shed was enough for them to see their surroundings clearly.

At this time, Stone felt that the touch in his hand had changed and said:

"You should be able to let go."

Everyone was still in shock. When they heard Stone's words, they pulled away their hands like an electric shock.

Except, of course, Hermione, who grabbed Stone's hand and pulled away.

The secret poke was sweet, but at this time, others no longer cared.

Ron swallowed, his voice trembling, "W-what is this place?"

"You'll find out when you go out and see it," Memphis said.

As the initiator of this action, Memphis believes that it should shoulder its due responsibilities.

She was the first to get out of the shock and pointed to the only small door of the dock, "I'm the first, follow me."

After saying that, she took out her wand and walked towards the door.

Axel followed closely, followed by Stone, holding Hermione's hand, and finally Ron... and his rats.

Outside the dock was an endless desert. There was no wind, but a substantial chill similar to the wind attacked their bodies pervasively.

The sky was a brighter starry night than before. In addition to being more shining, Stone felt that there were other differences, but he hadn't discovered it yet.

"What's there?"

Nyx shouted, pointing in a direction after everyone's eyes gathered.

"Yes..." Stone narrowed his eyes and looked at the distance she pointed to, "A river? There seems to be another person."

"River?" Ron put his hand across his eyes, "In the desert?"

"We were at Karnak Temple just now." Nyx glanced sideways at him, "The earth can be turned upside down. Is it strange that there is a river in the desert?"

"..." Ron was speechless.

"Anyway, let's go and take a look." Memphis said, "...this is the only option."

"Walk."

Waiting will definitely not solve the problem. Stone is the first to respond and throws out the Sword in the Lake.

In such a strange place, magic may not necessarily be more effective than a holy sword.

Four long swords opened the way, and everyone walked towards the man quickly but cautiously.

In the distance, only Stone could see it. As the distance got closer, others also saw the rushing river and a figure standing by the river.

The strange thing is that when they can see that person, it is only right that that person can also see them. After all, the place is so empty and any slight movement will be clearly seen, but the person seems not to notice anything. Still standing by the river, motionless.

Continuing walking, as they got closer, they noticed something strange about the river.

The rushing water in that river is black. There was a boat docked by the river, and the man was about ten meters away from the boat.

When he saw the ship, Nyx frowned, but did not speak immediately. When he got closer, he suddenly stopped and trembled slightly.

She could clearly see the appearance of the ship. The hull was wide and shallow, the mast was close to the central axis, the square canvas was hung on it, the four corners were tied around, and the truss woven with ropes around the hull was used for fixation.

This kind of ship is called the Ship of the Dead in mythology.

"What's wrong?" asked Ron, who was following behind.

Hearing his voice, everyone turned around.

Seeing his sister's strange behavior, Memphis blinked and said:

"That ship is called the Ship of the Dead, but it's just a myth. Nyx, don't be afraid."

"Uh-huh!"

"..."

I, I'm afraid!

Stone yelled inwardly.

But there was nothing he could do. The girls had gathered up their courage. He couldn't say something discouraging at this time, right?

Pulling out the Sword in the Lake, Stone continued to move forward silently.

However, when he could see the figure clearly, he paused again.

Is that person...a human?

It is true that he has a human body, but above the neck is the head of a bird, with a long curved beak, which is quite like the crescent moon on the altar.

"This... is an egret?" He looked at Memphis in confusion.

"Yes." She nodded, "His image is Thoth, the god of wisdom. He also has many titles such as astrology and judgment. The words here...should represent the scribe of Hades."

"...Don't tell me that we are already dead?"

After saying this, Stone felt Hermione tugging at the corner of his clothes. When he looked back, he saw the determination and tenderness in her eyes.

"...That's enough for you two." Memphis rolled his eyes, "It's just a myth. Everyone knows the image in the myth. What's standing there is obviously an alchemy creation. Maybe it's the ancient wizard based on the revelation. Made of a special image... Do you think he feels like a god?"

"......Too."

It's the black river again, it's the ship of the dead, it's the scribe of Hades again, he's frightened and confused.

Stone breathed a sigh of relief.

"Let's go." Memphis said helplessly.

"okay."

Holding the sword in one hand, Stone took Hermione's hand and kept pace.

When you walk up to the alchemical creation in the image of Thoth, you can see a path made of solidified sand behind him, leading directly to the Ship of the Dead.

"It seems... we need to get on the boat."

After the conversation, the alchemical creature in the image of Thoth suddenly opened his eyes.

The hair on several people's bodies stood up, their thighs trembled, and the sweat on their backs instantly soaked their clothes.

The strange figure was more than two meters tall. He glanced at the people holding long swords expressionlessly, and then turned his attention to Stone.

Damn it! Don't be scary!

A series of curses burst out from his heart.

However, the image did not make an offensive move. Instead, it stretched out its hand with a pen and a notebook.

...Scribe of Hades.

Do you want us to write our names on it ourselves?

Do I need to write it down to board the ship?

At this time, Memphis, as the leader, put away his sword, walked up to that image, and made a gesture of writing.

Then the other party handed the pen to Memphis.

"A novel experience." Memphis looked back and wrote his name.

It was written very freely, but only Stone saw her slightly trembling hands.

You will be scared too... laugh at fifty steps at a hundred steps. Stone almost slapped himself.

Following closely behind was Axel, and Nyx and Ron also walked over.

Stone also led Hermione to the image.

Hermione signed her name and walked up the path.

Stone stood in front of the image.

However, just as he reached out to take the pen, the tall Thoth figure withdrew the pen and stepped out of the way.