Chapter 23: Toby the House-Elf
After Dumbledore left, Tom also returned to his room to pack his things.
Theo naturally wasn't idle either.
He didn't have many belongings to begin with, not even extra clothes.
However, after the owl from Diagon Alley delivered the goods he had purchased, his belongings suddenly increased.
Theo found a large bag and packed everything into it.
Then, he quietly began reading "Comprehensive Explanation of Low-Level Spells."
Perhaps it was because he drank some physique-enhancing potions in Diagon Alley, he still didn't feel sleepy even at midnight.
"Ding! Hourly chime, midnight zero minutes, new items have appeared in the store!"
Suddenly, the familiar prompt sounded in his mind.
Theo put down the spell book and looked at the system store as usual.
Speaking of which, the system store hadn't had any items that Theo could use for a long time, and he wondered if there would be any surprises tonight.
[Item 1: "Comprehensive Explanation of Transfiguration" (unlocked) 1000 merit points]
[Item 2: House-Elf Butler (unlocked) 300 merit points]
[Refresh time countdown: 23 hours 59 minutes 35 seconds]
[Merit points: 1400 points]
[Dark Lord achievement: Not achieved]
"Finally, some new stuff..." Theo looked at the two items with joy.
[Comprehensive Explanation of Transfiguration: This book records all the basic knowledge of transfiguration and includes the insights of all transfiguration masters from ancient times to the present.]
Theo looked at the system description with some shock.
Includes the insights of all transfiguration masters from ancient times to the present?
No wonder it's just a book, but it's worth 1000 merit points!
Theo's gaze moved to the next item.
[House-Elf Butler: An experienced house-elf who once served a pure-blood dark wizard family. Because the last member of the family passed away half a month ago, the house-elf tragically gained freedom. Once the host chooses to purchase, the house-elf's master will become the host and will never betray.]
This was the first time that a living being appeared in the system's items!
However, Theo was satisfied with this "item." Who wouldn't want to have an experienced house-elf?
This was a rare and good helper!
Moreover, this house-elf was so cheap, requiring only 300 merit points.
Theo didn't hesitate and first purchased "Comprehensive Explanation of Transfiguration." With his previous experience, he once again converted the book into a simplified Chinese version.
The next second, a novel called "The Count of Monte Cristo" appeared abruptly in his hand.
Obviously, this "Comprehensive Explanation of Transfiguration" also had the same disguise as "Comprehensive Explanation of Low-Level Spells!"
Theo put the book away and began to purchase the second item.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully purchasing the House-Elf Butler!"
"Ding! Please find the house-elf!"
As the system prompt ended, a semi-transparent mini-map appeared in Theo's vision.
There was a very conspicuous red dot and a small arrow on the mini-map.
After observing it carefully, Theo understood.
The small arrow represented himself, and the red dot should be the location of the house-elf.
Theo found that the red dot wasn't far from him.
However, the fact that the red dot was marked on the map without moving made Theo feel a little strange.
Was the house-elf sleeping? Otherwise, why wouldn't it move?
However, Theo didn't waste time. He picked up a kerosene lamp and quietly left the orphanage.
Theo compared the map, stepped on the muddy main street, walked about two hundred meters east, and then turned into a small alley next to it.
The alley was narrow and dirty, constantly emitting a nauseating stench.
Theo stepped through the waterlogged ground, reaching the end of the alley.
In the dim light of the kerosene lamp, Theo saw a battered trash can.
And next to the trash can, a small figure seemed to be lying.
"Ding! The host has arrived at the house-elf's side."
The system prompt ended, and the mini-map in Theo's vision disappeared.
Theo put down the dim kerosene lamp and took out his wand from his pocket.
"Lumos!"
The light emitted from the tip of the wand illuminated the dark alley.
He saw a dying house-elf lying on the ground.
He was wearing a dirty rag that had lost its original color, and his tennis ball-sized eyes were tightly closed.
Theo found that he had varying degrees of injuries on his face and body.
It seemed that he had just been attacked by someone with a sharp weapon not long ago, and he looked like he had fainted from blood loss.
With such serious injuries, the house-elf hadn't died from blood loss, but was still clinging to life.
Theo guessed that after he purchased the item, the system's power temporarily kept him alive.
No wonder it was so cheap, it turned out he only had half a life left...
Thinking of this, Theo didn't delay. He first used a cleaning charm to clean the dirt from the house-elf's wounds.
Then, he took out the dittany he had previously exchanged in the system and carefully sprinkled it on his wounds.
The dittany produced by the system was indeed very effective. As soon as it landed on his wounds, they began to heal quickly!
After treating the wounds, Theo took out the remaining bottle of potion he had drunk today.
Because the potion was for replenishing energy and temporarily enhancing physique, Theo wasn't as tired as Tom when he walked back today.
However, it seemed to be useful now.
Theo held the wand in his mouth, and in the light of the wand, he raised the house-elf's head with one hand, while the other hand slowly poured the remaining half bottle of potion into his mouth.
After a while.
"Cough cough cough..." The house-elf slowly opened his bloodshot eyes and saw Theo close at hand.
"Kind sir... did you save Toby's life?"
Toby struggled to sit up, looking at his healed injuries with surprise.
When he looked at Theo again, his eyes were filled with heat.
"Yes, I found you lying here, covered in injuries. So I did some basic treatment for you," Theo took the wand out of his mouth and said calmly.
"Thank you, kind sir. But Toby is a shameful elf, not worth the kind sir wasting potions to heal, because he is free..."
Toby couldn't help but sob sadly as he said this.
"Although, it's not Toby's fault, Toby's last master died in a duel..."
"Toby was confused and shamefully free... kind sir, can you take Toby in?"
"My name is Theo, Theo Ever. If you're willing, I can become your new master," Theo replied calmly.
Theo certainly wouldn't refuse Toby's loyalty. He wasn't Hermione.
Moreover, it cost him 300 merit points and two bottles of potions.
Toby struggled to get up and knelt on one knee in front of Theo.
"As you wish, Master Theo, from today on, Toby will be your most loyal servant, forever!"
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