So the head battle of the grade was held in advance, which can be regarded as a place for Xiao Ao, who has been feeling irritable because of the accumulated pressure at the moment, to find a place to vent, and to mourn for those who want to challenge Xiao Ao beyond their means......

However, because of the bitter fighting, some bloody scenes let us skip it harmoniously.

But don't worry, Christmas is a day of reunion, so the moment of the official reunion between Xiao Ao and V University is also approaching, I hope that the scene between the two people will not be so sweet that it makes me feel a toothache...... Looking at the sky

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Sword 10 (Reversed): Benefits and Advantages.

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Hogwarts Library

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What's going on with me lately?

A little depressed, he nestled himself in the curtain of the windowsill behind the bookshelves in the incomplete open section of the library, and Opal sat on the windowsill in a daze.

The heavy curtain hung down and half-hid the windowsill, completely submerging Opal's petite figure, and it was impossible to tell from the outside that there was a person hiding there—one of the hidden spots in the library that Opal had discovered.

{Miss Opal, what's wrong with you?} }

Wrapped around her wrists, Nagini poked his head out of her sleeve with some concern, hissing and asking.

[Nagini ...... Do you think that if a person forgets something important, will it change because of it? ]

Gently touching Nagini's head, Opal let out a breath and leaned back against the window frame, muttering to himself a little depressed.

She knew she had forgotten something very important, or something very important.

Originally, she thought that now that she knew this, she could readjust her mentality and wait patiently until the time came when she could remember everything.

But today, she was angry with Draco's behavior for no reason, and Opal was shocked to realize that this mentality of being at ease with what happened was nothing more than wishful thinking.

As soon as I think about it, I forget that I have forgotten that it should be "important" to me, and I feel as if there is a place in my heart that has been hollowed out and whitewashed with wounds, and although it looks good on the outside, it has always hurt on the inside. And she didn't even know how to treat it – because she didn't know why it hurt.

So I can only let the wound continue to be painful, reminding her of the existence of this wound all the time, about "forgetting", about "existence".

And she couldn't even find the location of the wound, so how could she talk about "treatment".

- Stupid!

…… ︶︿︶

- What was your reaction?

I'm sorry, but in my current situation, I can't say something like "long time no see......

- That kind of idiot talk is free, if you don't want to have nightmares anymore, it's better to adjust your own emotions for me, your thoughts are so obscure that even I, who has been quarantined, feel that you are ready to go crazy!

So what else can I do now?

- If you are anxious because you can't remember, but you can't think about it, don't you let out this anxiety first? Stupid is just one word!

……

- What's wrong with you?

It's nothing. It's just that I haven't seen you for a while, and you've become verbose.

- Get out!

{How is this possible?} You're thinking too much......}

Sweating coldly, Nagini didn't know what to say at the moment, and was about to say something more, but was stopped by Opal: [Who? ]

Nagini stopped him at the sound of footsteps, and as soon as he tucked his head back into his sleeve, the curtain was pulled open on his side.

Opal turned his head to meet a pair of emerald green eyes with surprise.

"Miss Opal?"

Apparently Harry, who didn't expect to be hiding behind the curtain, was a little surprised, "Why are you here?" ”

[I'm taking a nap.] ]

Half-covering his mouth and yawning, Opal adjusted his expression almost the moment the curtain was opened, and then tilted his head at Harry, [It's been quiet here.] ]

"Just ......"

After a moment's hesitation, Harry looked left and right, a puzzled look, "Aren't you talking to someone?" ”

[No, isn't it just me and you right now?] ]

Not sure what Harry was trying to say, Opal had to patiently follow his words.

"When I walked here, I thought I heard someone saying something like 'think too much.'"

Scratching at his somewhat messy hair, Harry looked confused, "But ...... Obviously not Opal your voice. ”

Does Harry understand snake language?

The thought crossed Opal's mind for a moment, but at the moment her expression still did not distort Harry's question: "I'm the only one here. ]

"That's right."

He scratched his hair a little irritably, but Harry didn't continue to ask, although he knew that the girl in front of him was a Slytherin student, but after all, Opal had helped him several times, so he didn't have the same dislike for her as he did for Draco - although she was often around Draco. (Celestial: Harry, are you mistaken?) Draco is always around Opal, right? ）

[By the way, I almost forgot to ask.] ]

Seeing Harry's appearance, Opar, who knew that he had escaped, also saved the trouble of making up stories, [Harry, why did you come here?] I don't think you'll need the material here. ]

"I'm so sorry, I'm really here to find information."

With a black line on his head, Harry, who felt that he had been flattened, retorted.

[To consult the bibliography here, a special signature permission from the teacher is required.] If you don't, you'll be kicked out by Madam Pince, who is a librarian. ]

Raising an eyebrow, Opal propped up his chin and poked someone's cowhide with a leisurely expression.

"What about you?"

Although he was not convinced, seeing Opal's expression was just a matter of facts, so Harry didn't feel angry.

[I have the teacher's signature.] ]

Pulling a note out of his pocket, Opal shook it in front of Harry's eyes with a smile - Professor Sprout had asked her to help him come to the library to find some books he wanted to borrow after plant class today.

“……”

"What are you doing here? The children. ”

At this moment, Mrs. Pince, who was holding a feather duster, appeared right in front of them.

[Good day, Mrs. Pince, I'm here to help Professor Sprout find a book.] You know, some of the more grumpy plants are associated with being listed as banned books. Because I have to look for it slowly, I find someone to come over and do a little help. ]

Jumping off the ledge, Opal stuck out his tongue and handed the note to Mrs. Pince.

"Are you the kid that Sprout raved about?"

Seeing the note, Mrs. Pince put down the feather duster in her hand, "In that case, you can leave quickly after looking for the book." This is not a place for first-year students to spend a lot of time. ”

[Sorry for your inconvenience.] ]

Opal bowed politely and watched Mrs. Pince leave.

“……”

Harry was almost dumbfounded—it was the first time he had seen Mrs. Pince, who usually drove them out of the library, so talkative.

[Problem solved.] Then ......]

Turning his head to see Harry's expression, Opal couldn't help but sneer, then tilted his head to look at him, [Can you tell me what information you need to run to in this incomplete open area?] ]

"You know Nicolas Lemay. Flamel? I'm looking for his information. ”

Harry didn't know why he was telling Opal about it, but he subconsciously thought that the girl in front of him, who often helped him in Potions class, had no ill intent.

[Why don't I remember that we had a class that required knowledge of alchemy?] ]

Almost as soon as Harry mentioned the name, Opal, who remembered the message, tilted his head in confusion.

"Class?!"

Hallileo was surprised for a moment before reacting, "You know what you mean? ”

[Hmm.] The owner of the only living "Philosopher's Stone", as well as a well-known alchemist and theatre lover, he celebrated his 665th birthday last year and is now living a peaceful life with his 658-year-old wife in Devon. ]

After a brief introduction, Opal looked at Harry with obvious questions in his eyes, [How did you remember to find this person's information?] Could it be that you are interested in the "Philosopher's Stone"? ]

"Hmm...... Sort it off. Does Opal know? ”

Harry was visibly vague, and Opal gave him a strange look, but didn't ask any further.

[The "Philosopher's Stone", also known as the "Philosopher's Stone", is a magical substance with great magical power, in addition to being able to turn any metal into pure gold, it is also the main ingredient of a secret medicine that can make people immortal after eating.] ]

After quickly moving his fingers over the bookshelf at his side, Opal took the book that Professor Sprout was looking for himself, and turned his head to look at Harry with an excited face, [However, if the information is correct, the "Philosopher's Stone" in Nicol Lemay's hand is just an unfinished product. ]

Speaking of which, Hermione has been desperately looking for information during this time, is it really for this so-called "Philosopher's Stone"?

But...... And what does this have to do with what happened during this time?

"Is that so? You've done me a great favor, Opal. ”

Harry, who seemed to find himself overreacting, grabbed his hair and smiled appreciatively at Opal, "Thank you so much. ”

Speaking of which, he's ...... Did she help you again?

Despite being a Slytherin, he was always a Gryffindor, and he was gentle and polite, and his attitude was completely different from that arrogant Draco...... Isn't the Sorting Hat the wrong house?

[It's okay, we're classmates, aren't we?] ]

Philosopher's Stone...... Maybe it can indeed be regarded as a clue, but it can't be combined with what she has so far, so do you really need other clues?

With a polite nod, Opal left the library with the book in his arms - after all, he had been running out for a while, and if he didn't go back, he probably expected Draco to start thinking again.

==================== I'm the dividing line ================== the switch scene

Hogwarts Slytherin common room

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[So I said...... What the hell are you doing with Brace?! ]

As soon as he returned to the hallway leading to the Slytherin common room, he was pulled by Blaise, who was sweating and ignoring his image, and kept muttering "I finally found you, hurry up and come with me, if I can't find you again, Draco will go crazy, bastard".

Opal swore that if it weren't for the fact that she knew the brother who had just been hanging around her and Draco when he was fine, she would have reflexively attacked him.

"Really, Draco didn't even tell you? It's the 1st Grade Leader's Challenge! ”

Probably frightened by Opar's question, Brace braked hard and caused Opal to almost hit him, but fortunately Opal was agile and slid sideways directly past him.

[Isn't that something that will start in the second half of the semester?] It's not even Christmas yet! ]

Opal's brow furrowed slightly at Blaise's words, [Are the other students all okay with this?] ]

"The specific situation is not clear, and it did scare a lot of people when the news was announced this morning, but ......"

Blaise shrugged, clearly not caring about this kind of thing, "Speaking of which, this kind of thing is also commonplace for us, and it doesn't matter when to prepare." It's Opal you...... How do you know about this? I thought Draco had already told you......"

[Maybe something has left it off.] This is the first time I've heard you mention this. Now we're the place to go for the Chief Challenge? ]

Opal doesn't care about that, [but...... It doesn't seem like it's time for dinner, right? ]

"What do you think of the Chief Challenge?"

Rubbing his forehead a little weakly, Brace took on the task of explaining very resignedly, "We noble wizards all have their own social circles, and it can be said that we have known each other since childhood—even if we don't know each other, most of them have heard of it. From the very beginning of the school, we have come to a consensus on the 'chief' point in our own way, and what is missing now is a certification process, so we can definitely catch dinner in terms of time. ”

[1st Grade Chief...... Is it Draco? ]

Opal's straightforward question made Brace, who thought he had finished explaining, a black line on his head: "You are really straightforward......"

Tilting his head, Opal looked puzzled.

"Usually this kind of thing is a tacit fact, and there is no beauty in saying it."

Finally holding back the urge to reach out and pat someone's little head, Blaise moved away, "And personally, it's hard to say if this chief belongs to Draco or not." ”

[Huh?] ]

"Nothing, we're here."

[Oh......]

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Following Blaise into another section of the corridor in the basement that had obviously just been lifted from the "No Traffic" state, and then entered the combat training room with the "Protective Charm" cast on it, looking at the Slytherin first-year students who could be regarded as all the members of the room, as well as the seniors of other grades who had clearly come to watch, Opal was in a little trance for a moment.

"Opar, why haven't you come until now?"

Draco, who was standing in the center of the arena, raised an eyebrow with one hand around his chest and looked at Opal.

[No one informed me before.] ]

Opal, who was completely unaware of this, shrugged his shoulders and said that he was completely unfazed, took off his robe and walked into the field.

"That's not because you're too good at running."

Draco, who had been preparing to give an after-Potions class notice but had been diverted due to some accident, grinded his teeth, and then nodded to the prefect of the academy who was already waiting on the side.

Martial arts and magic are not deliberately restricted, but the use of large-scale magic and evil spells is not allowed. After a brief introduction to the rules, the melee of the grade chief began.

However, this point-to-point battle is not challenging for Opal at all.

The law of the jungle is an unbreakable truth in nature. 〗

[？ ]

Looking around with some confusion, Opal couldn't find the source of the voice.

"Opal, you're in a daze again."

Draco's helpless voice pulled Opal's thoughts back, and when he looked around again, there were only Draco, her, Pansy, and Blaise standing in the field.

Opal raised an eyebrow and looked at Draco, "[Heads-up next?] ]

"Let's get out of the way first."

Draco relaxed indifferently, "Sounds like I haven't been with you in a while." ”

"Hey you two......"

The corners of Brace's eyes, who were classified as "in the way", twitched, "Although it is a procedure, please be serious, okay?" ”

Pansy, who is also the "background", silently turns her head to look at the sky.

[Okay.] ]

After taking a few steps to the side and exchanging glances with Draco, Opal adjusted his posture slightly and faced Pansy on the side, letting the wand wrap around his hand and hold it, [So, when did it start?] ]

Strength corresponds to responsibility. 〗

What the?

Are you ready? 〗

What the hell is this sound?

The responsibilities you have to shoulder, the choices you have to face, the sins you have to bear, and everything you have to forget...... 〗

[Annoying......]

A sound like an auditory hallucination lingered in Opal's mind, but he couldn't find what it was.

This vague teasing, like igniting a fuse, has finally ...... the pressure that Opal has continued to continue because of "forgetting" since the beginning of school

"What?"

Feeling as if he had heard something, Draco, Pansy, Brace, and the others present all kept their eyes on Opal, who was staring at the ground with his head slightly down.

[This kind of boring thing that wastes time...... Let's get it over quickly. ]

Slowly raising his head, Opal assumed a standard fighting stance without the slightest ambiguity, [as long as ...... It's enough to beat you guys, right? ]

"How are you, O...... Not! Wow! ”

Brace took a slight step forward, but as if he had touched something, Opal instantly appeared behind him, and then stunned him with a crisp slash, and Opal directly kicked him sideways and flew out.

"Opal!"

Draco frowned.

[……]

As if hearing Draco's voice, Opal looked at him slowly.

The originally clear pigeon's blood-red eyes were not focused at the moment, and at the same time, Opal's body suddenly burst out with a magic pressure that made everyone present feel a little breathless.

This state of affairs......

Draco gasped.

Could it be...... Magical rampage?!