Chapter 354: Think More

The proficiency of Eccentric Wizard Chess and the Planning Map was constantly increasing, but what increased faster than them was 【Squirrel Biscuit】.

Every time he gazed at the increase in 【Squirrel Biscuit】 proficiency, Sien would be slightly distracted.

But this distraction went away quickly, because before long, Sien would have his attention diverted by the massive volume of orders for Wei Silai & Green Wizarding Wheezes.

Fortunately, he had been practicing making Eccentric Wizard Chess recently, otherwise Manager Ge's owl would probably have sent Howlers demanding payment every day.

The popularity of Eccentric Wizard Chess wasn't limited to Hogwarts; wizards who couldn't snatch up Transfiguration Biscuits simply took away something special—like Eccentric Wizard Chess.

But they didn't expect that they would be hooked on this game in just two minutes.

"The Knight fell in love with the Wang Hou, that's normal;"

"The Bishop burned his own guards as heretics, that's interesting;"

"The reckless castle soldier can uncontrollably move one step further, that's also imaginable;"

"What do you mean a Knight got drunk and stabbed our King to death overnight while he was cheating with the enemy Wang Hou?!"

Wizards naturally had great curiosity about such outrageous items, otherwise Dungbombs wouldn't have been bestsellers for so long... their inventor, Alberic Grunnion, was even listed on a Chocolate Frog card, alongside figures like Master Nicolas Flamel.

Sien had let his imagination run wild when manufacturing Wizard Chess, and the eccentricity of Eccentric Wizard Chess truly exceeded expectations.

This resulted in a great increase in the strategic nature of Wizard Chess now, and it also continued the proficiency setting of Wizard Chess—the more familiar a wizard was with the chess, the better they could control them.

These cultivation-plus-strategy and outrageous settings vaulted it to become the top-tier entertainment for British wizards at present.

And the Wei Silai brothers' unauthorized promise that new characters would be released for Wizard Chess every month further extended the game's lifespan.

If one ignored them crying and begging Sien to design a chess piece every month, Sien would have been more interested.

Wei Silai & Green Wizarding Wheezes had already made a fortune; the Wei Silai brothers used the money they earned to buy new books and new alchemical items, and also sent quite a bit home.

Although Mrs. Wei Silai hadn't used a single cent, she was still extremely gratified and insisted that the twins drag Sien to The Burrow no matter what.

Sien had originally been curious about the flying car and was prepared to agree, but he stopped himself:

"I need to ask the professor."

The twins couldn't understand why, but they still left happily, counting their Jin Jialong.

Before leaving, the twins also said mysteriously:

"Our business meant that not a single copy of Wizard Chess was sold for a month—"

Fred tossed up the original Wizard Chess box.

"We paid the patent money, but didn't expect them to still want to play tricks, but guess what—"

George took the Wizard Chess from Fred's hand.

"They were inexplicably cursed, turning into a bunch of elephants or something; the Ministry of Magic still hasn't found out who did it."

The two looked at Sien together:

"Great Green! Cooperating with you is the most correct decision the Weasleys have ever made!"

The two bowed theatrically, then ran off in a flash.

Leaving only a somewhat confused Sien behind.

Another week passed.

Sien's Eccentric Wizard Chess proficiency had reached 【Expert】, and during this time, the most discussed topic in the Hope Cabin was Professor Qiluo.

"We absolutely cannot let him steal the Sorcerer's Stone. And we must also understand why he wants to steal the Sorcerer's Stone."

Jia Siting was always the first to speak.

"Turning stones into gold? But Professor Qiluo is the Muggle Studies professor himself; such a wise Ravenclaw shouldn't be so short of money."

Hemin frowned.

"Oh, come on, Hemin, you can never have too many Jin Jialong... look at Fred and George, every day apart from training they are thinking of ways to do business, it's said they already have a warehouse full of Jin Jialong..."

Luo En muttered; he looked at his old books and old robes, and no matter how he looked at it, he felt it was very sad.

"Or perhaps... immortality..."

Jia Siting said in a low voice.

Honestly, he hadn't expected that the Wizarding World would have such a magical creation.

While the few were deep in thought, Sien touched the Squirrel Biscuit in his hand, and the crackling sound of the fireplace pulled him back to the Headmaster's office.

"His, his talent, should, should receive attention... he needs this scholarship, needs to be seen, e, even if just once, therefore I recommend he re, re..."

Was the person Professor Qiluo spoke of really just a wizard named Green?

That recommendation letter was pressed at the bottom of Sien's cabinet; he always tended to think too much.

"Sien... why do you think Professor Qiluo wants to steal the Sorcerer's Stone?"

Jia Siting turned around and asked; when they encountered trouble, looking for Sien was always a good decision.

But this time, Sien remained silent for a long time.

Jia Siting saw he was deep in thought and didn't ask further.

Instead, he turned to discuss Professor Qiluo's past with Hemin and the others.

"He was once a talented and learned Ravenclaw; as for why he became like this later, it's said it was because he encountered a vampire."

Hemin had clearly collected a lot of information; at this moment, she was holding a notebook and speaking.

"Yeah—otherwise there's no way to explain his stuttering, and that terrible smell of garlic."

Luo En said with lingering fear.

So... what kind of person was Professor Qiluo, really?

Headmaster Dumbledore's original words to Harry were:

"Qiluo's heart is full of hatred, greed, and ambition, and he sold his soul to Voldemort; he touched someone who bore such a beautiful mark, and he would feel unbearable pain..."

But at the Leaky Cauldron, Professor Qiluo was still able to shake hands with Harry; did that mean he hadn't completely fallen?

A single wrong choice had caused a permanent tragedy.

Sien put the Squirrel Biscuit and the diary pendant together; his notebook was blown open by the wind, and the handwriting inside was clearly visible:

【Quirinus Qiluo, in Rowling's musings—

Quirinus is a little-known Roman god, although he is often associated with war—actually, Qiluo is not as gentle as he looks. "Quirrell" and "Squirrel" are very similar—small, cute, and harmless—and also similar to "quiver," which is also an echo of the character's inherent nervous and uneasy personality】

Animal Transfiguration Biscuits only allow the wizard of the same incarnation to retain their will,

Sien didn't know if he could accurately guess the professor's incarnation, but having done it was far better than not doing it.

Because of a recommendation letter, he had been thinking too much; Professor Qiluo, who was not master of his own fate, if he had another chance to choose, what would the ending be?

Sien didn't know; the only thing he understood was: a trivial Squirrel Biscuit, it could only last for three minutes, and apart from letting a squirrel run to the Headmaster's office to confess everything and beg for help, it was useless. ===== CHAPTER 355 =====