"Well, I don't think it affects much." As the master of the Paradox Servant, Ian certainly doesn't need to worry about Riddle setting traps in the past to ensnare him.
Being the Paradox Servant.
Riddle is fundantally unable to attempt anything detrintal to his master.
He can't even conceive of it.
After all, he's a servant.
Not a complete individual.
"Let Riddle fly for a while in the past." Ian didn't continue to press for more details, fully aware that Dumbledore's attempts were undoubtedly for the shared intersections of two people.
Ariana.
No need to think closely; one should be able to recognize how similar Ariana's situation is to Riddle's. The unexpectedly revived Riddle is undoubtedly the best experint for Dumbledore.
From start to finish, the old headmaster never gave up certain ideas that contravened the laws of nature, sothing Ian had long perceived. Yet he and the old headmaster had no disagreents in this regard.
If possible.
Why shouldn't Ariana experience a full life?
The rules of nature are ant to be broken; human developnt is about challenging nature. Whether magic or science, this is sothing Ian has always believed.
"Thank you, Ian."
Seeing Ian not refute him, Dumbledore visibly breathed a sigh of relief, his eyes grateful as he refocused his thoughts on the unexpected situation involving Ian.
"Now, the most crucial thing is to clarify your magic, to determine whether the anomalies are good or bad." Dumbledore's gaze revealed deep concern for Ian's health and safety.
After all.
Ian is not just a Hogwarts student; he's the only one who can communicate with Ariana. Both publicly and privately, Ian holds significant weight with Dumbledore.
Back during the turmoil decades ago, it was likely the kind where Grindelwald would push Ian, questioning repeatedly whether Dumbledore would mourn for him.
"Personally, I feel quite well. Don't worry, Professor." Ian also didn't feel any discomfort or risk, knowing certain tricky details about his situation that he couldn't easily convey to Dumbledore.
"But for now, that's it, don't let your guard down, as everything related to those vanished gods is not trivial." Dumbledore maintained sufficient caution.
He gestured with his eyes for Ian to peruse Riddle's work. Ian nodded, lowered his head, and continued to browse the book. As each page turned, his brow slowly relaxed, surprise appearing in his eyes—Ian had to admit, Riddle indeed exceeded his expectations.
"This... This is simply inconceivable." Ian murmured, his finger paused on a complex magic array illustration, "Riddle can actually write such profound things?"
The contents of the book exceeded his expectations. In this work, Riddle—or Voldemort—systematically analyzed dozens of forms of magic expression, from Europe's Ancient Runes to Africa's Bone Talisman Magic, from Eastern Five Elents Technique to Arican Totem Magic. Each spell structure is thoroughly dissected.
There are also detailed annotations and suggested improvents alongside. Such erudite detail, it's no wonder Ian felt surprised; after all, his impression of Voldemort contained just two stereotypes.
One is the "gag gag gag gag" creepy laugh.
The other is nothing but Avada Kedavra.
It's only in the transformation of human wizard magic that so of Voldemort's achievents can be seen—of course, if you insist, the book's magic deconstruction tends toward dark, still aligning with Riddle's preferences.
"Riddle's research could shake the world, and his na be recorded in history."
Ian marveled as he read.
Who could have imagined that the younger version of Voldemort, single-mindedly pursuing Dark Arts and attempting world domination, could indeed produce such a valuable work?
"Talent and morality don't always correlate directly, Ian." Dumbledore murmured upon hearing this, "No one can deny his talent; I've always just denied his evil heart."
And indeed, this is the case.
In Dumbledore's evaluation of Riddle, one never hears him criticizing Riddle's talent, just always mocking Riddle's narrow vision for preventing him from seeing a broader future.
"Riddle's talent is quite remarkable."
Ian imrsed himself in the book's contents, sotis furrowing his brow in thought, sotis nodding slightly. Dumbledore stood by quietly, looking at Ian, his gaze filled with expectation. Then after a while, Dumbledore spoke, "Ian, try learning the magic spell system related to Divine Spirits on the spot."
"I believe this is not challenging for you."
Dumbledore understood well Ian's astonishing speed in learning dark magic.
And indeed, this is the case; Ian just skimd through a few pages, and the contents had already been fully grasped. His learning speed in this regard was formidable after becoming a legend.
Even in earlier tis, he was almost heaven-defying; as long as it involved dark magic knowledge, Ian was like a prodigy, able to quickly understand and master it.
"All knowledge is good knowledge! There's no bad knowledge! Only bad wizards!"
Ian was madly studying.
You see, Ian turned to the "Divine Magic" chapter, his eyes instantly brightened. This section ticulously recorded ceremonies for communicating with Divine Spirits and magic related to mythology.
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