Chapter 292: The Death of the Suzaku (3)
The fried tail snails will also mature. The pen & fun & pavilion www.biquge.info burst out of the shell of the egg. The freshly hatched fried tail snail looks like a large lobster with its shell removed, white and gray, slimy, and very scary. They don't have heads, and many of them have their feet sticking out horizontally. Each creature is about six inches long, and it also emits a very strong smell of stinky fish and rotten shrimp.
The creature's growth cycle is very short, and after a few months, they can kill each other and eventually reach fire-breathing maturity. This amazing, bad-tempered creature was crossed by Hagrid not long ago.
Hagrid was the gamekeeper at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and he had been a bit listless during this time, as he was very unhappy with the Ministry's tough attitude towards magical creatures. Before the merfolk turned into jerky, it was rumored that the Ministry of Magic was ready to make a move on the centaurs in the Forbidden Forest.
The centaurs have always been unclear about their attitude towards wizards. Centaurs, like Fishmen, are one of the descendants of the Elder Demon God. They have always had a gift for predicting the future through stargazing. Centaurs like to discuss the brightness of Mars, but are reluctant to discuss what's in front of them.
Relations with wizards are extremely poor, mainly because wizards refuse to admit that centaurs have intelligence equal to or even superior to wizards. The centaurs have always been evasive of wizards.
Hagrid has recently heard rumors that the Ministry of Magic is preparing to register information about the Centaurs, demanding that the Centaurs submit to the management of the Ministry of Magic. You know, the Ministry of Magic has never asked centaurs to register any information, and they have always treated orc creatures, including centaurs, as if they didn't exist.
Hagrid closed the wooden door to his hut as he prepared to make a trip to Hogsmeade. There's always some news inside Hogsmeade. A cloaked wizard and a magical adventurer, Hagrid once won a dragon egg in a bar, and although he did not fulfill his wish to raise a dragon in the end, Hagrid was still very happy that he hatched a fire dragon with his own hands.
The scorching and lovely flame, Hagrid still remembers very clearly. I don't know how that dragon is doing in Africa, but I heard the Zeeman wizard say that now the wild dragons in Africa are almost slaughtered except for some regular dragon farms.
The skins of the dragons were made into wizard defense items, the blood companions were used into potions, and the bones were exported to the Far East, in short, there were very few wild dragons now.
Hagrid loves animals and the oddities. He was known as a monster as a child because he was a hybrid of a giant and a human. His mother was a giant and couldn't take care of children at all, and after giving birth to Hagrid, his mother disappeared.
Thinking of this, Hagrid couldn't help but pray for his poor father. As a child, he liked to carry his dad on his shoulders and put it on the table. He is a happy wizard and very talented, but unfortunately he falls in love with a giant, which makes it impossible for him to establish himself in the wizarding world. Love can transcend racial ages, but life cannot.
As he passed by the Black Lake, Hagrid couldn't help but look again at the merfolk who had been sunburned to death on the stone pillars, and Umbridge personally supervised the Aurors to guard the merfolk and kill them on the edge of the Black Lake.
The crows landed on the stone pillars and pecked at the delicious fish.
Exiting the castle gates, Hagrid met Professor Flitwick. He was alone in his magic robe and was walking in front.
"Where are you going, Filius?" Hagrid asked.
"Rubeus Hagrid, you're resting today, too. I'm going to Hogsmeade for a drink. Professor Flitwick said.
"We happen to be on the same road. Are you going to go to the pig's head bar, or are you going to go to the three broomsticks? I'm going to go to the three broomsticks, and I'm going to ask you about one thing. β
"What's the matter?"
"I've heard that the Ministry of Magic is preparing a new law on people and horses in the Forbidden Forest, but I don't know if that's the case. Hagrid said worriedly.
Professor Flitwick asked, puzzled, "Where did you hear that, I've never heard that?" β
"I was having a drink at the bar that day when a wizard told me. β
"What wizard, Hagrid, you won't be deceived again. The battle between the Death Eaters and the Aurors is fierce right now. Some liar wizards also took the opportunity to come out and make trouble. You can be careful. β
"I know, have you heard of this? I was going to ask Professor Dumbledore, but he was in a hurry. I don't want to bother him. β
"I haven't heard of it. Dumbledore was about to leave Hogwarts with twelve warriors. They are ready to start the second level. This contest will take about a week. β
"Do you mean the second project offered by the Suzaku School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? I remember it was like going to a small island in the Pacific Ocean to survive and complete the mission. β
"yes, that's the second level. This time it's a Far East country thousands of miles away, and I don't know if these children can withstand the toss. β
"Don't worry, Felius, it's definitely not as serious as you think. Why don't I treat you to a drink today? Let's go, the three brooms have already opened the door. β
As the two of them were about to enter the bar, they saw two Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry students coming out of the bar.
"Andrew Lee, you're not old enough, who allowed you to come to the bar?" Professor Flitwick glanced at his protΓ©gΓ©, Xie An. Although it is Hogsmeade, there are many students and teachers at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. But it was bad luck to meet Professor Flitwick.
"Professor, I'm just here to see. You don't see that the people at the bar have kicked us out." Xie An explained.
Flitwick glanced at the other wizarding student, the sensitive Hallie Black. I don't know what the two of them are doing here.
"If there's nothing going on, we'll go first. Professor. Without waiting for Professor Flitwick to answer, Harley Black, who was already pulling, joined the crowd.
After turning a corner, Xie An said, "Lord Dean doesn't like what we do. β
"Well, are you sure they'll keep their promise?" asked Harley Black, a little uncertain.
"Of course not. You didn't notice it, and they agreed to your request without even asking you about Ms. Bellatrix Lestrange. This does not bode well. β
"Well, the more I've gotten now, the more I've realized you're right. Andrew, these vampires don't seem to be reliable. Do you have any good ideas?"
"Harley, you haven't let me see Miss Bellatrix Lestrange until now, how can I answer that? I don't know what the situation is, if it's serious. I'm afraid I'll have to turn to my father for help. Xie An said casually.
Halle Black seemed to be very determined, "My mom is hidden in a secret place, and if you can guarantee secrecy, I can take you there." β
"Of course." Xie nodded cautiously.
"Well, tomorrow happens to be Friday, and in the evening, you come to me, and I'll take you to her. Halle Black looked at Shayne's clear black eyes and said seriously.
Inside Hogwarts Castle. The twelve warriors and their mentors were all gathered. After the results of the first level were revealed, the second level was about to begin.
The three potions configured by the three teams will be used to help the three groups of warriors tide over the difficulties. Principal Lan of the Vermilion Bird Magic School said, "That small island is located in the East China Sea of the Far Eastern Kingdom. It's not too far from land either. We'll give each warrior a portkey. If you are in danger, you can activate your own portkey and get out of there instantly. β
"This relic is the remains of a very powerful wizard, although it is not entirely certain, but there are many traces that indicate that this powerful wizard may be the founder of the Suzaku School of Magic. At that time, after the Suzaku Magic School he founded, it mysteriously disappeared. We also recently discovered that place. β
"The island is protected by a magic pattern formation, after you go to the island, you can go directly to the bottom of the extinct volcano, there is a strange magic array, according to the method I taught you, use magic to open the portal, you can enter the ruins. β
"Not all of the inside of the ruins is known. There is even a mortal danger in some places. So you have to work as a team. Three squads, each team of four warriors, can only complete this level if they work together. β
"Your ultimate goal is to obtain one of the ancient scrolls in the ruins. This scroll records a map, and this map holds a great secret. See what I mean?" Professor Lan looked at the twelve warriors, and the warriors looked at each other.
"How can you be sure that this scroll exists, and what does it look like, Lord Headmaster?" asked Cedric Diggory first.
"We were able to confirm that this scroll existed because of the fact that the existence of this scroll is mentioned in what has been found so far. We tested it with a special kind of magic and determined that the scroll with that name was there. But the Flying Spell, and some fetching spells, are forbidden. By the way, disillusionment magic is also banned there. Principal Lan said.
"Headmaster, I noticed that you mentioned mortal danger, since you know that this is a place where mortal danger may occur, why did you send us, we are not professional treasure hunters, or special Aurors. May I ask not to go?" said Paul, and Ilvermorny's mentor looked at Paul.
"I'm afraid not. All five events were prepared before the tournament. The tournament is a contract, and only the best wizards will be selected to sign this contract. When you voluntarily throw your name into the Goblet of Fire, you sign the contract. There is no way back, you must move forward. Barty Crouch Sr. said.
Although other warriors also had such concerns, they all changed color slightly when they heard Old Barty's words. "You're already the best of the young wizards. If you can't do it, then probably no one else can do it anymore. The tall and burly Madame Maxim said.
"But Albus Dundondo, they're still kids, so is it really right for us to just throw them in that place? Igor Karkarov said dissatisfied.
"We're not left alone. Igor Karkarov, you should be clear about the specific measures. Now is not the time to say this, the Goblet of Fire constitutes an unbreakable contract, and I think everyone knows what that means. There is no way back, only courage. We are here today to announce the itinerary for the second level. Dumbledore's half-moon glasses swept over Igor Karkarov, who snorted coldly and turned his head away.
"Kids, anything is dangerous. Maybe you wonder why the professor is so ruthless. Actually, things are not as difficult as you think. You will only understand it when you have experienced it yourself. Make good use of your potions, they are extremely powerful and can help you stay alive at critical moments. Wizard Zeeman said.
Seeing that things were irreparable, Victor Krum asked, "So what are our arrangements?"
"Departing on Friday afternoon, we flew from Muggle Airport to HK, and from there took a cruise around the target island. Then you take a small boat and go to the island in three groups to explore. Barty Sr. said.
"Why fly on a Muggle plane, can't we use Floo powder or a portkey?" asked Vera.
"This is part of your experience. The Muggle world also needs to be understood. The tall and burly Madame Maxim said.
"But our magic is affected by Muggle devices. Is there really nothing wrong with flying?" asked Fleur, confused. Princess Fleur once wanted to fly around the world, but her parents told her that the magic of wizards would affect the safety of the voyage and that she was not advised to fly it.
"Of course, but rest assured, we have a spell in place to hide your magic. However, you look like ordinary people, and the same magic will not burst out casually. β
"Well, it seems that we have nothing to refuse. So what do we need to prepare now?" said Penelope Crivet.
"Prepare what you need. This mission could take us a week. You prepare your stuff according to this time. Barty Sr. said.
The warriors nodded and went to prepare. After the Warriors were gone, the Zeeman wizard asked, "Albus Dumbledore, haven't the Aurors been in contact yet, could something really happen?"
"I've confirmed this with the Ministry of Magic. The Aurors who had been sent had not been contacted on time, and now a day had passed, and the Ministry of Magic had still not received any information. The Far East China Sea is too far away from the UK for the time being. But this time, we're going to give the kids the task of investigating. β
"Can they?" said Igor Karkarov.
"Of course, these students are future Aurors, potions, enchanted wizards, shapeshifters, etc., and as long as they coordinate well, they are no worse than our professionals. β
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In Area 11, Kojima and Abe have two apparitions in front of a shrine. This shrine doesn't look anything special. Only the large banyan tree at the entrance is very lush. This shrine on the outskirts of the city is very deserted, and the stone statues on both sides are blurred by the rain.
Kojima and Abe crashed into a tree one after the other, and they arrived at a school that was a hundred times larger than the shrine. This is the magic school in District 11 - Magic Mountain High School.