227- Unbreakable Vow

"No problem. But first, you need to do something for us."

Taurus pulled a thin wisp of "happiness" from the crystal ball, letting it swirl around his fingertips.

"W-What is it?"

A shred of reason slowly returned to Bellatrix's mind.

Her brain—like a rusty machine suddenly oiled—began to creak and groan as it started working again.

"We want to resurrect Voldemort."

Taurus stated their purpose plainly.

Bellatrix's breath hitched.

The small bit of clarity that had just returned to her mind immediately flew away.

Resurrect the Dark Lord!

It was a dream—a fantasy she had clung to every night in Azkaban.

This very belief was the only thing that had kept her alive through all these years.

She had longed, prayed, and ached to return to her Lord's side, to serve him once more.

And now—someone was telling her they were going to bring him back?

A strange emotion rose in her heart.

It took Bellatrix a moment to recognize it—because it was something she hadn't felt in so long.

It was joy.

"It seems you approve of our plan."

Taurus's voice was gentle.

"Then, please tell us where Voldemort's Horcrux is."

"We have reason to believe," he continued, "that he entrusted one to you for safekeeping."

Taurus felt a slight tension in his chest.

The Society didn't actually have solid proof—only strong inferences based on a mountain of intelligence reports.

They had concluded that Voldemort had given a Horcrux to the two followers he trusted most.

But if Bellatrix didn't know… Then their only option would be to try their luck with Lucius Malfoy—which would be far riskier.

If old tratoros Malfoy decided to run straight to Dumbledore for help…

That could be a disaster.

This might seem ridiculous, but it wasn't impossible.

The Malfoy family had always been the type to find shelter wherever the wind blew in times of crisis.

At the mention of the word "Horcrux", Bellatrix's clarity returned instantly.

She suppressed the joy in her heart and coldly stated that she had no idea what they were talking about.

There was no way she would easily reveal the location of her master's Horcrux.

What if these four people were just trying to trick her?

This secret had to be buried deep in her soul, never to be betrayed.

Taurus pinched the bridge of his nose.

Not being trusted was expected.

Luckily, they had come prepared.

Of course, they wouldn't resort to Veritaserum or any other potions.

Instead, they had a different solution—a binding magical contract.

"It's normal for you not to trust us at our first meeting," Taurus said, his expression turning serious.

"But we have another way to prove our sincerity."

"I am willing to make an Unbreakable Vow with you—swearing to dedicate my everything to bringing your Lord Voldemort back to life."

At the mention of an "Unbreakable Vow," Bellatrix's eyes widened in shock.

After all, the Unbreakable Vow was a magical contract that bound wizards to their promises—if broken, the one who made the vow would die.

Hearing this, Bellatrix finally believed that he was serious about resurrecting her master.

"Why?"

Her gaze sharpened.

"I need an explanation. I've never seen any of you at our gatherings before."

At this moment, Bellatrix was completely back to her former self—sharp, ruthless, and as shrewd as she had been more than a decade ago.

"We need him to deal with Dumbledore. That man is troublesome, incredibly difficult to handle. We require the Dark Lord's assistance."

Taurus spoke honestly—he understood well how to communicate and build trust.

"Yes, yes! Only our master can stand against Dumbledore! Only he can do it—your judgment isn't bad!"

Bellatrix was very satisfied with Taurus's words, nodding repeatedly.

She then bombarded them with questions, trying to find any inconsistencies in their answers.

But Taurus remained genuine, responding with nothing but the truth.

After a long string of inquiries, Taurus successfully earned Bellatrix's trust.

She agreed to reveal the Dark Lord's Horcrux—but only after they made the Unbreakable Vow.

"Excellent. We have reached an agreement."

A pleased smile appeared on Taurus's face.

Then, he ordered Gemini and Aries to step away and not get in the way.

Gemini frowned, wanting to say something, but Aries dragged him off before he could.

"Now that all unrelated parties are gone, let us begin."

With ease, Taurus unlocked Bellatrix's cell door.

He knelt before Bellatrix, and they clasped each other's right hands.

Pisces stepped forward, placing their wand against their joined hands.

Bellatrix's throat moved as she swallowed, then she spoke in a hoarse voice:

"Taurus, you must not reveal the location of the Dark Lord's Horcrux to anyone else."

"I agree," Taurus responded.

A thin, scorching tongue of fire burst from Pisces' wand tip, wrapping around the wrists of Taurus and Bellatrix like a strip of molten metal.

"Do you swear to do everything in your power to resurrect my master—the great Dark Lord Voldemort?"

"I swear."

A second flame erupted, intertwining with the first, forming a thin, glowing red chain.

"You must not destroy, nor order anyone else to destroy, the Dark Lord's Horcrux. Before he rises again, you must protect it with everything you have, at any cost—even your life. Do you accept this condition?"

Bellatrix locked eyes with Taurus, her gaze sharp and unwavering as she asked the final question.

"I accept."

A third fiery strand coiled around their hands, weaving together with the first two like a serpent of flame, casting a crimson glow upon their faces.

After sealing the Unbreakable Vow, Bellatrix revealed the location where she had hidden her master's Horcrux: she had stored it in the Lestrange family vault deep within Gringotts.

"Gringotts—the safest place in the world. The vault is filled with countless treasures, enough to divert any prying eyes," Bellatrix declared with pride.

A perfect choice! Secure, yet accessible whenever her master needed it. There was no better decision.

Taurus raised an eyebrow.

Gringotts? The place rumored to be even safer than Hogwarts?

He chuckled, and as if infected by his amusement, Bellatrix laughed as well.

Laughter—an almost unheard-of sound—echoed through the walls of Azkaban.

"Alright, we need to move quickly," Taurus said after a moment, his smile fading as he signaled it was time to leave.

"Sorry, but we can't take you with us. The Dementors wouldn't allow it."

"That's fine," Bellatrix grinned even wider. "Once my master returns, he will take me out of here himself. I can only wish you the best of luck."

Taurus said nothing more. He simply nodded at Bellatrix, flexed his right hand, then turned and left with his companions.

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